Philippines – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia announced on August 13 the appointment of Dinna Zaratan as its new Philippines Country Manager, effective September 1. In this role, Zaratan will oversee the operations of the Philippines office, across Viacom’s MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Comedy Central brands, while developing the long-term strategic plan in the Philippines. Zaratan will report to Tan Chee Kiat (CK), Chief Operating Officer, VIMN Asia, working closely … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints new Philippines Country Manager
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VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Jihee Nam appointed VP and GM for Nickelodeon Networks ANZ
Jihee Nam has been named Vice President and General Manager for Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand, announced on May 26 by Ben Richardson, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand. Jihee Nam Nam replaces Richardson, who was promoted to his current position in February 2014. She will report to Richardson and will be based at Nickelodeon’s North Ryde headquarters when she commences on 16 June. Nam joins … [Read more...] about Jihee Nam appointed VP and GM for Nickelodeon Networks ANZ
Viacom and SMIT to bring My Nick Jr. to China
Bali, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced on April 23 that it has entered a collaboration with SMIT, a specialist in conditional access module (CAM) manufacturing based in China. My Nick Jr., a first of its kind user-personalised edutainment programming service that allows parents to curate and customise their children’s multiplatform linear viewing experience around 11 educational themes, will be launched in China by both … [Read more...] about Viacom and SMIT to bring My Nick Jr. to China
MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
Global comedy network Comedy Central will bring the laughter to MIPTV 2014 with a session dedicated to its brand new “web to TV" comedy series Broad City. The new series, which is currently averaging a weekly audience of 1.2 million people during its premiere season in the U.S., will be launching for international syndication at the forthcoming market. The panel, which will take place on the first day of MIPTV 2014, will explore the series' transition from the web to TV. It will feature … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Asia, Africa - Following the death of the renowned South African activist, humanitarian former President Nelson Mandela, A+E Networks, Discovery Communications and VIMN began disrupting regular programming on respective major channels to air tribute programs in a show of respect. A+E Networks honours the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela through a commemorative 2-hour History Channel special entitled Miracle Rising: South Africa which tells the story of South Africa’s … [Read more...] about International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela