Cohn Named Nickelodeon Programming President

23-year Nick executive promoted

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/19/2010 11:39:30 AM

Marjorie Cohn has been named president of original programming and development for the Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. A 23-year Nickelodeon veteran, Cohn was most recently executive VP of original programming and development for the cabler.

She will continue to report top Cyma Zarghami, president of the Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids & Family Group.

"Margie has been the driving force behind some of Nickelodeon's biggest hits during her tenure with Nick; from classics like Clarissa Explains It All to new hits like Big Time Rush she's demonstrated a knack for identifying and helping to mold properties that connect with our audience," said Zarghami, announcing the promotion.  "With an exciting slate of TV movies and live-action offerings on the horizon, we are excited to see what new and amazing content she will bring to our expanding business."