Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
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MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
Global comedy network Comedy Central will bring the laughter to MIPTV 2014 with a session dedicated to its brand new “web to TV" comedy series Broad City. The new series, which is currently averaging a weekly audience of 1.2 million people during its premiere season in the U.S., will be launching for international syndication at the forthcoming market. The panel, which will take place on the first day of MIPTV 2014, will explore the series' transition from the web to TV. It will feature … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
VIMN and Twitter launch Twitter Amplify for “2013 MTV EMA”
London – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and Twitter have announced an international partnership on Twitter Amplify, a programme through which the companies will deliver social video advertising campaigns around the biggest programmes and live events across VIMN’s platforms, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel and more. The partnership will launch with the 2013 MTV EMA, airing live across MTV channels … [Read more...] about VIMN and Twitter launch Twitter Amplify for “2013 MTV EMA”
Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
VIMN Asia to launch Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on Malaysia’s ABNxcess
Malaysia - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on ABNxcess. All three VIMN channels will officially launch with ABNxcess on July 9th as part of ABNxcess’ commercial debut in July. “Expanding the reach of Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. with ABNxcess enables us to meet the growing demand for our channels in Malaysia, and deliver high quality … [Read more...] about VIMN Asia to launch Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on Malaysia’s ABNxcess
Viacom and Twitter partner to deliver social video campaigns for marquee shows and events
New York - Viacom Inc. and Twitter announced a partnership to deliver social video advertising campaigns around the most popular shows and biggest events throughout Viacom's network portfolio, which includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, Spike and more. Viacom is the latest media company to join the Twitter Amplify programme. The partnership will launch with the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, during which MTV will deliver real-time, sponsor-supported … [Read more...] about Viacom and Twitter partner to deliver social video campaigns for marquee shows and events