Singapore – Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and Snapchat announced an unprecedented global partnership that capitalises on and extends the unique expertise of both companies to creatively and authentically speak to millennial and post-millennial audiences. The wide-ranging deal, anchored in both content production and advertising sales, will bring two high profile channels to Snapchat Discover -- a Comedy Central International channel and an MTV Channel in the U.S., which will complement the … [Read more...] about Viacom & Snapchat in global partnership
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9 Story partners Netflix and Scholastic
9 Story Media Group has partnered with Netflix and Scholastic to produce a new version of the Emmy® award winning 1990s animated children’s series THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS®. The new series will launch in the fall 2017 as a global Netflix Original Series. “The original Magic School Bus® series was one of the first series that I produced, 20 years ago,” said Vince Commisso, President & CEO of 9 Story Media … [Read more...] about 9 Story partners Netflix and Scholastic
NBCUniversal launches hayu
London – NBCUniversal International today announced the launch of hayu – its next generation, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) reality service. The first all-reality service of its kind – curated and fully integrated with social media – will launch in March in the UK, Ireland & Australia on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop and connected TV). Targeting the broad base of viewers who are fans of the reality genre, hayu combines a truly unique … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal launches hayu
Euronews hits 23.5 million subscribers
Lyon, France - Since 2012, expanding distribution in Asia-Pacific has been a priority for Euronews, which now reaches 23.5 million subscribers in 15 countries* of the region, marking an all-time high. Within the region, South Korea is now the country with the greatest distribution of international news media, with over 6.5 million subscribers. Euronews and Hyundai HCN have announced that, since January, the Euronews English service has been available 24/7 via the mobile application … [Read more...] about Euronews hits 23.5 million subscribers
Media Prima secures football deal
Kuala Lumpur –The Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership announced today the appointment of Media Prima, Malaysia’s leading fully integrated media group, as the free-to-air broadcaster for the country’s top football leagues and cup competitions for the next three seasons from 2016 to 2018. Media Prima will kicked-off their coverage of two LIVE matches. The Charity Shield between Super League champions Johor Darul Takzim and Malaysia Cup champions Selangor on … [Read more...] about Media Prima secures football deal
Viacom Italy and Prime deal
Leading Viacom subsidiary, MTV recently revealed in the press its recent shopping spree with Prime Entertainment Group for a number of different feeds. In addition to the deals with MTV Africa, Paramount Russia, Paramount Latin America, Paramount Spain and Paramount Central Europe, David Freydt, Mananging Director of PRIME, said that there would be soon more to announce. And there it is, another collaboration for PRIME and VIACOM. This time the deal is for VIACOM ITALY and … [Read more...] about Viacom Italy and Prime deal