Singapore – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), hosted an epic night of music with unforgettable performances, unpredictable moments and heartfelt messages as the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” were held LIVE at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Beyoncé welcomed MTV and the audience to her world as she built on her VMA legacy with a medley of songs from her visual album “Beyoncé.” Always the … [Read more...] about 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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Viacom to acquire Channel 5 Broadcasting
London and New York – Viacom Inc. and Northern & Shell Media Group announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) for £450 million (approximately US$757 million) on May 1. The transaction brings Viacom one of British television’s biggest brands, and the only commercial public service broadcaster to consistently grow viewership share in recent years. Channel 5’s diverse … [Read more...] about Viacom to acquire Channel 5 Broadcasting
Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
Indian multi-media entertainment powerhouse Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18) revealed the identity of their soon to be launched Indie music and sub culture channel on February 5. PepsiCo India is the title sponsor of the channel. Pepsi MTV Indies will be the world’s largest platform for independent sub cultures and has been built in collaboration with a collective of artists and supporters of the … [Read more...] about Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
MTV Asia hunts for first MTV World Stage Insider
Malaysia - MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., has announced the hunt for the first MTV World Stage Insider, who will represent fans and introduce them to the MTV experience from the inside, via minute-by-minute updates, videos, tweets, and pictures of MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013, with an engagement fee worth US$10,000. The campaign targets music fans from aged 18 years of age, from Malaysia and around Southeast Asia, who already have an existing blog, an extended … [Read more...] about MTV Asia hunts for first MTV World Stage Insider
Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
Malaysia/Philippines - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. announced further regional distribution of its brands with Comedy Central Asia leading the charge in Malaysia and the Philippines. Comedy Central Asia has launched in Malaysia as part of ASTRO’s B.yond IPTV with Maxis Home Fibre Internet package, and also in the Philippines on SKYcable as well as Cignal Digital TV. June will see further expansion of Comedy Central Asia’s … [Read more...] about Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
VIMN collaborates with Creinse to launch MTV content syndication in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Creinse Limited announced that it has secured a brand license and programme license agreement with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., to initiate MTV programme syndication in Bangladesh. Under this agreement, Creinse Limited will market and produce MTV programme content and localized MTV formats for the Bangladesh market. Through this collaboration, Creinse will represent the MTV Hits, a non-stop international branded block and produce … [Read more...] about VIMN collaborates with Creinse to launch MTV content syndication in Bangladesh
