ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has appointed Catherine Park as Senior Vice President, Head of Office & Streaming for Asia. Catherine will lead the Asian market and focus on accelerating streaming efforts in the region, while also working with the team to grow the local consumer products and location-based experiences business. With this change, Pierre Cheung, who was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia, exits the organisation. “We see an incredible opportunity to … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International appoints Catherine Park to expand its streaming business in Asia
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ViacomCBS Networks International unveils Nickwatch by Nickelodeon
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a division of ViacomCBS Inc., unveiled the first-ever connected smart NickWatch by Nickelodeon at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This new innovative family-centric wearable device offers trusted entertainment and communication features along with innovative technology, developed with VCNI’s specialized tech partner. The device will be available for purchase in 2022. “ViacomCBS is known for its portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International unveils Nickwatch by Nickelodeon
ViacomCBS Networks International and Rakuten announce streaming, content, and e-commerce partnership in Japan
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. and Rakuten Group, Inc. announced the signing of a broad long-term agreement, which includes the launch of Nick+, Nickelodeon’s kids’ streaming service, on Rakuten’s video-on-demand platform Rakuten TV in Japan, covering mobile, STB/dongle, web and Smart TV devices. The partnership also includes the creation of a dedicated Nickelodeon zone on Japan’s leading e-commerce platform, Rakuten Ichiba. “This long-term agreement with … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International and Rakuten announce streaming, content, and e-commerce partnership in Japan
ViacomCBS Networks International ramps up presence in Asia through deal with Korean format agency, ‘Something Special’
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), through its global production studio VIS, is ramping up its studio's output in the Asian region through a partnership with Seoul-based format production studio Something Special, launched by South Korean veteran formats producer Jin Woo Hwang. VIS will have exclusive first-look rights to globally represent and co-develop up to ten of Something Special’s top unscripted and factual entertainment formats, which will cut across genres like music competition, … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International ramps up presence in Asia through deal with Korean format agency, ‘Something Special’
VIACA reorganises core management team
ViacomCBS Inc. (VIACA, VIAC) has unveiled a management restructure of its international networks division, which is intended to leverage the company’s expanded operations post-merger to drive new growth opportunities across brands in key international markets. The reorganization will simplify ViacomCBS Networks International into two brand groups and three pan-regional management hubs, reporting to David Lynn, President & CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI). VCNI Brand … [Read more...] about VIACA reorganises core management team
VIACA launches comedy central channel on Astro
ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (VIACA) announced an extended collaboration with Astro, Malaysia’s leading multi-platform content and consumer company, with the launch of a Comedy Channel linear channel. This is available as part of Astro’s Variety Pack on Channel 718 (HD). Customers can also stream Comedy Central on Astro’s streaming mobile app service, Astro GO and watch Comedy Central shows such as Lip Sync Battle and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on … [Read more...] about VIACA launches comedy central channel on Astro
