High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Nickelodeon (previously known as Pinwheel from 1977 until 1981) is an American cable television channel owned by MTV Networks. Since the early 1990s and early 2000s, Nickelodeon as a brand has expanded into other territories including Europe, the Middle-East, Russia and Asia. It is often referred to by its shortened name, Nick, a practice that dates back to the early days of the channel. Since 2006, Nickelodeon has been run by MTVN Kids & Family Group president Cyma Zarghami. The channel is aimed mostly at children ages 6?12, with the exception of their prime time block that is aimed at teenagers ages 13?17.