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
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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
Hindi channel Colors to launch on Sky
New Delhi - India's Hindi general entertainment channel Colors, owned by Viacom18 Media, will launch on the UK's Sky platform, according to a statement. Viacom18 is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. and leading Mumbai-based broadcasting group Network18. Featuring a mix of fiction and other programming, Colors will be available free-to-air at launch and then subsequently added to the View Asia package. The UK launch follows the US launch in January of the channel rebranded stateside as Aapka … [Read more...] about Hindi channel Colors to launch on Sky
MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
Beijing/Singapore - MTV Networks International has appointed Mei Yan to the position of managing director, MTV Networks China and chief representative of Viacom Asia Inc in China. Based in Beijing, Mei will report to Indra Suharjono, executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China. Mei will be responsible for overseeing operations of MTV Networks' business in China including the 24-hour MTV China in Guangdong, Nickelodeon and all of its brand … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
London/New York/Singapore/Hong Kong - Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and leading fashion retailer Zara are partnering on the launch of a new range of urban-inspired men's wear called, Streetmuse, by MTV. Launched on March 5 and continuing throughout the year, Streetmuse will be available in prime front of store locations in more than 1000 Zara stores, in 68 countries across Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
James’ exit part of “Viacom’s global realignment”
Singapore - A spokesperson has finally confirmed the departure of Christopher James, senior vice president and general manager of MTV Networks Southeast Asia. The position has been eliminated and will not be replaced. James has been with the company for thirteen years. When contacted by Television Asia Plus mid-December, MTV Networks spokesperson said that James was still with the company, dismissing the "rumour" that his tenure had been terminated. Spokesperson now says James' exit is part of a … [Read more...] about James’ exit part of “Viacom’s global realignment”