Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV Southeast Asia, Nickelodeon Southeast Asia, Nick Jr., and Comedy Central Asia on SingTel mio TV’s subscription TV service. The partnership also includes Nickelodeon-branded on-the-ground events that will further strengthen its brand experience with its audience. Details about launch dates and price plans will be announced in the coming weeks. “Expanding the … [Read more...] about Viacom Asia to launch its channels on SingTel mio TV
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Viacom Asia names Adeline Ong Senior Director for Corporate Communications
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced that Adeline Ong has been appointed as the Senior Director for Corporate Communications in Asia, a newly created senior position. Ong will help shape VIMN’s communications strategy and lead VIMN’s external and internal communications efforts across its growing portfolio of brands across the region, and drive the global strategic priorities within Asia. Ong will be based in … [Read more...] about Viacom Asia names Adeline Ong Senior Director for Corporate Communications
VIMN launches new digital platform showcasing Japanese pop culture
Tokyo/Singapore/London/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. has announced the international launch of MTV 81, an English-language advertiser-supported digital platform designed to showcase Japanese artists and pop culture to international audiences. MTV 81 – with “81” referencing the international calling code for Japan – offers original content including live performances, artist profiles, news and interviews with those … [Read more...] about VIMN launches new digital platform showcasing Japanese pop culture
Seven territories in Asia to get Comedy Central Asia
SINGAPORE – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) will be launching the first 24-hour all-comedy channel, Comedy Central Asia on November 1 at 12pm (SG/PH) in seven territories – Singapore (StarHub), the Philippines (SkyTel), Cambodia (PPCTV Co. Ltd and One TV), Myanmar (SkyNet DTH), Papua New Guinea (Channel 8 and HiTRON), Samoa (Bluesky Moana TV) and Mongolia (SkyMedia). The eighth territory, Thailand, will begin transmission of Comedy Central Asia on December 1 via IPTV … [Read more...] about Seven territories in Asia to get Comedy Central Asia
Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks yesterday announced the premiere of international kids franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon in November. Nickelodeon acquired the rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property in 2009. The network’s Turtles pipeline includes toys and other merchandise manufactured by Playmates Toys, Inc. to be made available internationally in 2013; and a live-action feature film to be directed by Michael Bay tentatively slated … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Shine International Opens Singapore Office
London - Shine International today announced the introduction of an office in Singapore, building the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region.The sales and distribution arm of Shine Group have appointed Jeeyoung Lee as Director North and Southeast Asia and Jacqueline Tan to the role of Sales Manager, effective June 2012. Both will report directly to Matthew Ashcroft, Shine International's Sydney-based Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region, which covers Australia, New … [Read more...] about Shine International Opens Singapore Office
