Kuala Lumpur – For the fourth consecutive year, MTV World Stage will be hosted by Malaysia, as a collaboration between The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Viacom International Media Networks. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012, which will feature crowd-pullers like Justin Bieber and Jay Park, will place Malaysia on the global map as a hub of Southeast Asian music festivals, and will increase brand presence among the younger generation in the country, said Chief … [Read more...] about Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
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MTV makes Cignals
Singapore/ Manila – Viacom International Media Networks Asia has launched MTV Live HD’s in the Philippines through Cignal, owned and operated by MediaScape Inc. Available since March 1, MTV Live HD is broadcast in 1080i High-Definition and Dolby Surround 5.1 on the. The channel’s programming line-up consists of music-based programming that is original, acquired and from the MTV library, including music festivals, live performances, music documentaries and original productions. … [Read more...] about MTV makes Cignals
All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
New Zealand production company The Sweet Shop has extended its services into Bangkok, Thailand, appointing Claire Davidson to lead the company in the South East Asian markets, which include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore. Most recently, Davidson was Executive Producer at Sudest Productions in Vietnam. Davidson began her career at MTV before moving to television commercials. At McCann Worldgroup, she led the in-agency production company One Six Six, creating … [Read more...] about All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
Big ratings for Viacom
Singapore – Viewership for MTV and Nickelodeon in Southeast Asia increased by double digits in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines, in the fourth quarter of 2011. According to Kantar Media in Singapore, MTV saw a 5.3 per cent increase, reaching more than 156,000 viewers aged between 12 and 34. The research firm also found that MTV Philippines achieved an increase in viewership of 18.8 per cent, watched by more than 1.12 million viewers aged between 12 to 24 years. In Malaysia, AGB Nielsen … [Read more...] about Big ratings for Viacom
A listening ear
Singapore/Malaysia/Philippines – MTV’s new original series The MTV Show, will premiere on 7 January. The programme will be hosted by MTV VJ Holly and Rich Herrera. The weekly countdown show, which airs on MTV SEA every Saturday, features top-rated music videos, movies, celebrity news and popular culture. The hosts will also engage viewers via social media tools, by responding to feedbacks and challenges posted on MTV Asia’s Facebook and Twitter sites. Tan Sian Ju, Vice … [Read more...] about A listening ear
Viacom and Measat team up
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has confirmed a deal with Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. for use of the MEASAT-3a satellite for the international distribution of Viacom 18’s channels across the Asian region. Viacom 18 is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group. The joint venture includes leading brands across television, film and digital media including MTV, NICK, VH1, COLORS and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The MEASAT-3/3a … [Read more...] about Viacom and Measat team up