ABOUT Brown Johnson

Brown Johnson is the driving force behind Nickelodeon Preschool and the success of the number-one preschool brand Nick Jr.  Her creative leadership nurtures and grows groundbreaking properties including, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets! and Yo Gabba Gabba!  Johnson spearheads all preschool content across Nickelodeon Networks, including Nick Jr. and NOGGIN.



Johnson’s vision, leadership and brand strategy have made Nick Jr. the number-one brand for preschoolers, spawning multiple businesses for Nickelodeon including an extensive consumer products line, Nick Jr. Magazine and nickjr.com.  As General Manager of NOGGIN, Johnson’s leadership has driven double-digit ratings growth for the digital network. 



Nickelodeon Preschool proudly delivers an equal number of boys and girls for its award-winning programming, which features such strong female characters as Nick Jr.’s Latina heroine Dora (Dora the Explorer) and smart puppy Blue (Blue’s Clues), as well as active and affectionate male characters including Blue’s Clues hosts Steve and Joe, and animal rescuer Diego (Go, Diego Go! ).