Viva Communications, Inc. is set to launch MTV Pinoy, the Philippines edition of the world’s premier youth entertainment on February 14, 2014. This marks the start of a collaboration between Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., the home of international entertainment brands MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and more. VIMN Asia and Viva have agreed to collaborate on local production, on-ground … [Read more...] about Viva set to launch MTV Pinoy
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International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Asia, Africa - Following the death of the renowned South African activist, humanitarian former President Nelson Mandela, A+E Networks, Discovery Communications and VIMN began disrupting regular programming on respective major channels to air tribute programs in a show of respect. A+E Networks honours the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela through a commemorative 2-hour History Channel special entitled Miracle Rising: South Africa which tells the story of South Africa’s … [Read more...] about International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
VIMN to launch MTV Pinoy
Philippines – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. has announced it has entered into an agreement with Viva Communications, Inc., to collaborate on local production, on-ground events and marketing and advertising sales for MTV Philippines. The importance of the Philippines for the 24-hour youth entertainment channel is demonstrated not only through the channel’s current availability in the Philippines through an MTV Asia feed, but … [Read more...] about VIMN to launch MTV Pinoy
MTV debuts “MTV 81” and “Japan Hits” internationally
Tokyo, Singapore – MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Japan Hits and MTV 81, two 30-minute weekly programmes that began airing outside of Japan, on October 18 and October 20 respectively. MTV 81, an introduction of the best of Japanese music, artists and culture to audiences around the world, is an on-air extension of the existing digital platform. Japan Hits will feature a weekly round-up of the best and latest music hits from … [Read more...] about MTV debuts “MTV 81” and “Japan Hits” internationally
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”
MTV EXIT launches online doc in China
Han Geng Beijing - MTV EXIT and Chinese star Han Geng have launched Human Traffic: China, a documentary aiming to raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking in China. The documentary will be hosted by Han Geng and is also available on MTV EXIT's website. In addition, MTV China’s popular nightly programme TLC will be premiering exclusive clips from the documentary from October 9-11. The 36-minute documentary is in Mandarin, with English subtitles, and is available … [Read more...] about MTV EXIT launches online doc in China