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Viacom
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New Viacom board meets, CEO decision looms
The newly constituted board of Viacom will meet today for the first time, with a…
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UK terrestrials to simulcast nets on TVPlayer
The UK’s three commercial terrestrial channels have struck licensing deals with online TV service TVPlayer…
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Kids still gravitate to linear TV
Linear TV is still the most popular way for kids to consume video content, according…
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Viacom preps kids music net
Weeks after introducing a new MTV Classic brand in place of VH1 Classic, Viacom has…
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Viacom to set strategy ‘swiftly’ after Dauman exit
Viacom’s main shareholder, Sumner Redstone, has called for the media giant to “embark swiftly” on…
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Dauman set to exit as Viacom war ends
Philippe Dauman is set to leave his role as CEO of Viacom in exchange for…
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Comedy Central multiplatform chief exits for Getty
Comedy Central is saying goodbye to its senior VP of multiplatform programming and strategy, Steve…
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Nick to update Rocko’s Modern Life
Nickelodeon is reviving another classic animated property to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon Animation….
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Viacom corporate crisis weighs on confidence
Moody’s has said the outlook for Viacom is now negative, citing weak results and an…
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Dauman, Redstones set for Viacom court battle
The fight for control of Sumner Redstone’s Viacom is headed for a court case. A…
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Viacom launches throwback MTV channel
Viacom is launching MTV Classic, a new cable net that will be programmed with MTV…
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Viacom, NA clash over Paramount sale plan
Selling a chunk of Paramount Pictures to China’s Dalian Wanda Group would “undermine” long-term value…
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Epix hires NBCU’s Dakss for digital post
US premium cable channel Epix has hired Jonathan Dakss from NBCUniversal to fill a key…
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C4 privatisation ‘risks outweigh benefits’
A report into the future of Channel 4 has concluded the risks associated with the…
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Viacom goes Super local in India
Viacom and TV18 are launching a new local entertainment channel in India. The new net…
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Media giants dominate Euro TV, US impact grows
A group of 15 media giants dominate pay TV within the European Union, accounting for…
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Paramount sale blocked until Redstone ruling
Viacom will not be able to sell a stake in Paramount Pictures until a US…
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VH1 builds unscripted team with MTV exec
VH1 is bringing Paul Ricci across from sister US cable channel MTV to become its…
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National Amusements slams ‘vicious’ Viacom attacks
National Amusements has branded members of Viacom’s board “antagonistic” and “vicious” as the battle for…
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Viacom makes 100-country direct-to-consumer BET
Viacom is launching BET as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in 100 countries. BET Play is…
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Redstone fury at Viacom paying Dauman costs
The parent company of Viacom has reacted furiously after the media giant revealed it would…
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Dauman axed from Viacom board
Viacom’s chief executive, Philippe Dauman, is one of five directors axed from the media giant’s…
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Freston wades into Viacom boardroom drama
Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston has attacked Philippe Dauman, claiming his successor is the wrong…
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NBC Entertainment gives bigger role to Cheeks
NBC Entertainment has promoted George Cheeks to president, business affairs and late night programming. Cheeks…
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Paramount sale ‘progressing’ despite Redstone row
Viacom chairman and CEO Philippe Dauman has said his plan to sell a minority stake…
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Doctor: Redstone retains ‘legal mental capacity’
Sumner Redstone’s camp has released a statement that claims a renowned psychiatrist has confirmed the…
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Shari Redstone ‘does not want to run Viacom’
The bitter dispute between the Redstones and several directors of Viacom is rumbling on, with…
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Viacom directors vow to fight ousting
Viacom’s international directors have vowed to legally fight their potential ousting from the US media…
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Redstone appoints Dauman board replacement
Sumner Redstone has appointed two new members to the board of his family trust in…
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Epix to adapt Get Shorty for TV
US premium cable channel Epix is to produce a TV version of 1990s movie Get…