“I loved the idea of being able to do this, but it was important to me that it be authentic. It was important to me that it be original, and that it would be genuine, and that I could actually come in there and help people,” Zee said in our Media Beat interview.

And he says that the many sides of his personality you see in the show are the real deal.

“The reality is we do what we do, because I am authentic in that position. I don’t do it because of the cameras. I don’t do it for any heightened drama. I do it because I really believe in it. If I’m mad at you, I’m really mad at you and, if I’m really excited about you, I’m really excited about you. And those moments exist with or without what’s going on. So, I think my reality TV experience is the fact that I can be myself.”

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“Anne has been a talented and energetic leader within our organization for more than four years,” Hicks said in a statement. “Her experience in creative strategic planning for top brands continually brings a fresh perspective to Nickelodeon.”

In today’s economy, a fresh look at partnerships with brands that keep your network alive with precious ad dollars is certainly important — perhaps more important than ever. Additionally, Mullen is being charged with developing strategies that will bring Nickelodeon’s kids and family TV channels, which include NOGGIN, The N and Nicktoons Network, and the company’s Web sites under one Nickelodeon brand.

In her previous position, Mullen worked to develop promotions for “Dora the Explorer” shows, managed the creative team for the “Blue’s Clues” tenth anniversary event and helped launch several preschool series. Before joining Nickelodeon she worked for the Sundance Channel and Razorfish.

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