Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
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Spongebob Squarepants returns to CCTV
Shanghai/Hong Kong - Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants returns to China Central Television (CCTV) in January 2009. This was announced as Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) awarded a multi-category licence for Spongebob Squarepants to Guangzhou Art-land. Spongebob Squarepants first aired in China on CCTV in 2006 with success in ratings within the 4-14 and 25-44 age groups. It was also shown from September to December 2007. The show will return in 2009 with all-new episodes in the … [Read more...] about Spongebob Squarepants returns to CCTV
Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
Tokyo - The New Media Group K.K., parent of the World On-Demand IPTV platform, announced with Viacom 18, the launch of their latest channel - Colors onto the World On-Demand service. This carriage agreement represents the first ever global launch of a major entertainment channel on IPTV as customers across the globe will be able to preview COLORS for 1 week at no cost, courtesy Viacom 18 and World On-Demand. From October, World On-Demand members will be able to catch up on all of the latest from … [Read more...] about Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
MTV rebuffs restructure rumours
Singapore - A spokesperson for MTV Asia has stated that the company is not going through a restructure exercise, and that "apart from (SVP) Ian Stewart's plans to leave there are no other exits planned." "On the contrary, we are building the business," she continued. "Viacom Brands Solution (VBS) continues to operate as a distinct business unit. In addition to the pan-regional advertising service, we are adding a VBS Solutions service to best exploit country level opportunities. "This additional … [Read more...] about MTV rebuffs restructure rumours
Nickleodeon shows available on J:COM
Tokyo – From 1 July 2008, Nickelodeon (MTV Networks Japan K.K.), a division of Viacom Inc and Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan's largest multiple system operator (MSO) are partnering to show SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Rugrats. Four episodes will be available from each series every month for subscribers to J:COM TV Digital enjoy whenever they wish free of charge. SpongeBob SquarePants is also broadcast on … [Read more...] about Nickleodeon shows available on J:COM
MTVNI promotes Bhavneet Singh to EVP & MD, Emerging Markets
London - Viacom Inc-owned MTV Networks International (MTVNI), has promoted Bhavneet Singh to executive vice president and managing director of its Emerging Markets group. Based in London and reporting to Alex Ferrari, chief operating officer, MTVNI, Singh continues to oversee all aspects of MTVNI's businesses across music, kids and comedy brands in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, along with Russia, a new addition to his remit. Key priorities for 2008 include strengthening the … [Read more...] about MTVNI promotes Bhavneet Singh to EVP & MD, Emerging Markets