Los Angeles - Viacom International Media Networks The Americas announced that it has made a volume distribution deal with Televisa. The announcement was delivered by Adeline Delgado, Vice President of International Programming Sales. This exclusive five-year deal marks the success of the long standing relationship between VIMN The Americas and Televisa. It includes distribution rights for hit Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, Kung Fu Panda, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Big … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
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Former Nickelodeon exec joins Red Kite Animations
Production company Red Kite Animations, has expanded its development team with the appointment of former Nickelodeon Development Executive, Leanne Preston, as Development Manager. In her new role, Preston will be responsible for sourcing and developing new content for children’s TV. Having set a development strategy in place, the team is now looking for projects and ideas to add to the slate. Preston will report to Executive Director and Chief Creative Officer, Ken Anderson. During her … [Read more...] about Former Nickelodeon exec joins Red Kite Animations
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
Localization breaking barriers
Seoul/Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks and SBS Media Holdings are forming a joint venture that will see localized Korean-language versions of MTV and Nickelodeon, distributed as part of SBS’ bundle of cable and satellite television channels. MTV Korea will be co-branded as SBS-MTV, featuring music and youth-oriented local and international content from both networks, while Nickelodeon Korea will become the first children’s channel to be offered as part of … [Read more...] about Localization breaking barriers
Nickelodeon’s ratings increase for Q1 2011 in Singapore and Malaysia
Singapore /Malaysia – Nickelodeon was rated the number one kids channel for the first quarter of 2011 in Singapore with record ratings, the highest average time spent and reach for kids aged 4 to 14 years old. In Singapore, the channel closed the first quarter in top position this year and dominated the top three kids programmes amongst the 4 to 14 year old core audience with Big Time Rush, True Jackson and iCarly. Nickelodeon beat the trend in back-to-school ratings with a 40 per cent … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s ratings increase for Q1 2011 in Singapore and Malaysia
Nickelodeon to launch dedicated Philippines feed
Manila /Singapore - Nickelodeon will launch a dedicated Nickelodeon channel for Filipino viewers starting 1 April this year. With the dedicated feed, the channel will cater specifically to Filipino viewers via scheduling, market-specific advertising and promotions specifically tailored for 2 to 14 year old audiences. Advertisers and cable operators in the Philippines will have enhanced opportunities to work with Nickelodeon on customized marketing solutions including sponsorships of long and … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon to launch dedicated Philippines feed