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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Nick Jr. enters Thailand
Singapore/Bangkok – Viacom International Media Networks Asia today announced that Nick Jr. recently launched in Thailand through media services company GMM Grammy. The channel, which is aimed at preschoolers and parents, has been available via GMM Grammy’s new 1-Sky broadcasting platform since February 20. The platform itself launched in November last year. Nick Jr. is the first children’s channel to debut on 1-Sky. Its launch in Thailand marks the latest expansion of Nick Jr. … [Read more...] about Nick Jr. enters Thailand
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
MTV goes behind the scenes
MTV Southeast Asia is broadcasting a rock documentary, based on this year’s Music Matters festival in Singapore, on 4 October. The documentary, produced by Siren Films, features opinions from industry heavyweights and artists from around the world, including an interview with Canadian punk rock band Simple Plan. The film also goes behind the scenes of Music Matters for Japan, an initiative that aims to aid Japan Red Cross and Peace Boat, two non-profit organizations involved in rebuilding … [Read more...] about MTV goes behind the scenes
MTV Vietnam hits the airwaves today
Singapore/Ho Chi Minh City – Viacom International Media Networks and UTV today announced the launch of a dedicated MTV service for Vietnam. Commencing at 20:00 tonight, MTV Vietnam will air 24-hours a day with a reach of more than 900,000 Cable TV households via cable operators VCTV, HCTV, K+, VTC, MyTV, and HCATV. The channel will launch with MTV Thích Mê, a local music request show during the channel’s primetime Vietnamese-produced 2-hour programming block. Other localized weekend … [Read more...] about MTV Vietnam hits the airwaves today
Viacom names content distribution VP for North and SE Asia
Singapore - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Jimmy Kim to the role of vice president of Content Distribution. Kim is based in Singapore and reports to Indra Suharjono, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, VIMN North & Southeast Asia. Kim will be responsible for optimizing sales and client services for the distribution of Viacom’s channels and content with all types of business partners across North and Southeast Asia. He will manage relationships with the … [Read more...] about Viacom names content distribution VP for North and SE Asia