Nickelodeon promotes Smith

March 11, 2008 In his newly expanded role, Smith will oversee all aspects of Nickelodeon's global recreation business including live tours, theme parks, hotels, cruises and new opportunities for kids and families to interact with the Nick brand and characters. Smith solidified Nickelodeon's presence in the theme park industry, established its niche in the hotel industry and produced a wide variety of critically acclaimed live touring theatrical productions, the network said. Thanks to Howard's innovative leadership, this year will mark a number of exciting firsts for Nickelodeon: our theme park at Mall of America, the ground breaking for our first Nickelodeon Resort by Marriott in San Diego and the launch of the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean this summer.

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