India - Viacom18, the house of iconic brands like COLORS, Vh1, Nick and MTV, is all set to strengthen its youth and music portfolio, with the announcement of a 24X7 music brand ‘MTV BEATS’. MTV, a brand that defines pop culture, is also the brand that changed the way music was consumed. From introducing music television to India that defined an entire generation as the MTV Generation, to giving the country unforgettable shows such as MTV Unplugged, Coke Studio@MTV, Dewarists and MTV Spoken Word; … [Read more...] about Music evolution in India
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Viacom18 Chooses Ooyala
Singapore– Ooyala is now the ad delivery provider for Voot, a new over-the-top (OTT) service from Viacom18. A joint venture between Viacom Inc. and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 is one of the fastest growing entertainment networks in India. The company is using Ooyala Pulse to manage and deliver video ad campaigns across its new mobile app and desktop experience. By moving its entire video library, including content from COLORS, MTV and Nickelodeon, to its new OTT service, Viacom18 now has a … [Read more...] about Viacom18 Chooses Ooyala
Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
Former Nick exec to head DreamWorks’ TV efforts
Marjorie Cohn Glendale, California - DreamWorks Animation has named children's programming leader and former Nickelodeon executive Marjorie Cohn as its first-ever Head of Television, overseeing the production and development for DreamWorks Animation's television efforts. A 26-year veteran of Nickelodeon, Cohn most recently held the role of President, Content Development, completing a Nickelodeon tenure during which she was engaged in the development, creation and production of some … [Read more...] about Former Nick exec to head DreamWorks’ TV efforts
Nick launches first global animated shorts pitch
France - Nickelodeon announced that it has launched its first ever global animated shorts pitch programme to identify and develop new animation creative talent from around the world. It has received over 100 submissions representing more than 20 countries across six continents – including Asia and Australia. Combined with the more than 900 submissions from the U.S.,Nickelodeon has received over 1,000 pitches for its 2013 global shorts programme. Finalists from the international … [Read more...] about Nick launches first global animated shorts pitch
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