VIMN Secures Linear and Multiplatform Deals Across Europe
Nick Jr Launches as A NOS Exclusive Channel in Portugal
Nick Play Launched in Germany with Amazon Fire TV; Dutch Version Expanded To Belgium
Mtv Play Mobile App to Launch In Spain With Bankia
Vodafone TV in Italy Provides Advanced Functionality for Paramount Channel And VH1
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Milan – 2 November, 2017 – Viacom International Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) Southern and Western Europe, Middle East and Africa (SWEMEA) Cluster announced a string of important milestones and deals with a variety of carriers and key partners, covering linear, SVOD and multiplatform distribution across Europe.
‘Scaling our content and brands across platforms is a key strategic objective for VIMN,’ said Raffaele Annecchino, President and MD of VIMN Southern and Western Europe, Middle East & Africa, ‘This series of agreements and expansions with existing and new partners underlines our ability to adapt our brands and products to a variety of affiliate models in diverse markets around the world as we seek to expand both our linear and nonlinear footprint and distribution.’
VIMN launched Nick Jr as a NOS-exclusive channel in Portugal on November 2nd. The 24-hour network is dedicated to preschoolers and moms, and currently reaches almost 73 million households around the world via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. The new channel will feature popular NickJr. content including Paw Patrol, Blaze & the Monster Machines and Nella the Princess Knight.
In Germany, VIMN launched Nick Play on Amazon Fire TV on October 25th. The Dutch version of the app was also expanded from the Netherlands into Belgium this autumn under an AVOD model. Available in 41 countries, the Emmy® award winning Nick Play app puts the best of Nickelodeon content at kids’ and parents’ fingertips across mobile, tablet, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV devices.
VIMN also confirmed that from early 2018, MTV Bankia credit card holders in Spain will be able to enjoy premium content on the mobile app MTV Play. Using their exclusive login, they will have access to a wide range of exclusive MTV content including an MTV livestream, a selection of the best recently-premiered content in catch-up, and access to an extensive library with iconic MTV titles, accessible anywhere, anytime on tablet and mobile devices.
In Italy, VIMN announced a deal with Vodafone TV on Oct 2nd. The platform offers TV programs, on-demand content and third-party apps. The agreement will see Vodafone providing advanced functionality for VIMN brands Paramount Channel and VH1, including pausing, recording and catchup services. VH1 features a lineup of iconic and contemporary music content, tailored for Italian audiences, while Paramount Channel features films and popular TV series and is one of the best performing adult channels in the Italian FTA space.
Contacts:
Claudia Loda Ben Thompson
VIMN SWEMEA Comms VP VIMN SWEMEA Comms Mgr
+3902762117218 +3902762117296
Claudia.Loda@vimn.com RobertBenjamin.Thompson@vimn.com
About Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN):
Viacom International Media Networks is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).
VIMN’s Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa cluster portfolio is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, Spike, BET, VIVA, Game One and J One and spans Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Africa, Middle East, Malta and Turkey. Viacom brands are seen across the cluster in 229 million households via more than 60 channels and more than 20 brands. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR and http://blog.viacom.com/.