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.
Amazon announces Viacom streaming deal
Amazon has announced a licensing agreement with Viacom that will allow Amazon Prime members to instantly stream TV shows from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, TV Land, Spike, VH1, BET, CMT and Logo.
Broadcasters hold responsibility for VOD content
In a landmark ruling Ofcom has backed a decision by the industry regulator ATVOD that three Viacom companies were responsible for their own content on the Virgin Media platform.
Viacom inks Polish on demand deal
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has entered into a partnership with the Polish catch-up TV service ipla.
New logo and idents for Comedy Central
VIDEO. Comedy Central channels in a number of European countries get a new logo and idents from October. The new design was introduced last January in the US, where it was met with mixed reactions.
Cyfra+ opens up Viacom channels
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ is to make three Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) channels available unencrypted for two months.
MTV Networks North reorganises
MTV Networks North is restructuring its organisation, leading to job losses in its Belgian and Amsterdam offices.
Viacom appoints Macky Drese
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has been named Macky Drese as VP of international sales, VBSI, Viacom’s in-house brand solutions sales business focusing on global and multinational accounts.
Cablevision and Viacom agree on iPad streaming
Cablevision Systems Corporation and Viacom have reached an agreement to resolve litigation filed in the Southern District of New York related to Cablevision’s Optimum Apps, which streams content to iPads.
Legal battle starts over iPad streaming
US operator Time Warner Cable is seeking a court ruling to have its iPad App approved for use with Viacom Networks channels. In response, Viacom has said it is suing TWC for breach of contract and copyright violation.