Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has partnered with MultiChoice to launch a new localized BET channel exclusively on DStv in South Africa.
MTV launches own OTT app
Viacom is to launch its own MTV-branded music and video streaming apps. MTV Play and MTV Trax will be available direct through MTV and bundled with mobile operator packages.
VIMN increases presence in Spain
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Spain has signed bald with Movistar TV, Canal+, ONO, Telecable and Euskaltel to add VIMN brands to their pay TV offer.
Nickelodeon jumps on OTT bandwagon
Viacom’s Nickelodeon has announced it will launch a streaming OTT service in the US this March. In France, TF1 will launch a OTT S-VOD portal for kids called TFou Max.
MTV expands local language offering on Israel’s HOT
VIMN has expanded its MTV youth and music portfolio in Israel after its existing 24-hour Hebrew-language service split into two separate youth-oriented TV channels: MTV and MTV Music.
Viacom hits out at Nielsen
Philippe Dauman, Viacom’s chief executive, has accused Nielsen of failing to keep up in the way people watch TV.
Viacom signs streaming OTT deal with Sony
Viacom and Sony Corporation have announced an agreement for Sony’s forthcoming cloud-based TV service to carry 22 Viacom networks at launch.
Zattoo adds Viacom channels in Germany
Internet TV platform Zattoo has taken three TV channels from US media company Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe on board its offering in Germany.
MTV HD Germany to leave Sky for HD+
US media company Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe is changing the distribution strategy of the HD version of its music and youth channel MTV in Germany.
Viacom to revamp German channel family
US media company Viacom will perform major changes in its German channel family this autumn: VIVA will hand over its evening hours to Comedy Central while Nickelodeon will be turned […]