More HD for Canalsat

The French Canalsat platform is introducing more HD channels, but some will ony be available to its IPTV customers, not on satellite.

Vevo lauches 24/7 music channel

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Last week, Vevo launched Vevo TV, an advertising-supported internet television channel running 24/7.

MTV 81 to showcase Japanese pop culture

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Viacom International Media Networks has announced the international launch of MTV 81, an English language advertiser-supported digital platform designed to showcase Japanese artists and pop culture to international audiences.

MTV Spain is pioneering second screen

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MTV has just launched a new real time second screen app to accompany the latest Jersey Shore incarnation, Gandia Shore in Spain.

MTV is Europe’s top distributed channel

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MTV is carried by more European operators than any other channel, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. However, the TV Channel Distribution in Europe report points out that several other channels are close behind.

MTV doubts raised in Russia

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Changes are afoot in the music channel business in Russia, with the future of MTV being put in doubt.

New MTV idents launch on air

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MTV International is launching three new ident series across the globe.

Frankfurt to host 2012 MTV Awards EMA

Frankfurt will be the host city of the 2012 MTV EMA, MTV’s global awards show, that will broadcast live from the city’s historic Festhalle on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

MTV Mobile makes TV social

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MTV Mobile has launched its MTV Under The Thumb app claiming it provides fans with ultimate control of the MTV content they love.

Digiturk adds six Viacom channels

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the signing of a new deal with satellite platform Digiturk that will see six of its channels air across the Turkish market for the next six years.