ViacomCBS Networks International
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| legal form | Subsidiary of ViacomCBS |
| Seat | New York City / London |
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI for short) (previously: MTV Networks International, Viacom International Media Networks) is an international television network of the media company ViacomCBS . It includes MTV , Nickelodeon , Comedy Central , BET ( Black Entertainment Television ), Paramount Channel , Channel 5 (UK) , Spike (broadcaster) , VH1 , Paramount Network , COLORS and Game One . According to the company, Viacom International brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative television households in 180+ states and territories through more than 200 locally programmed television channels, more than 550 digital and mobile television products, in 40 languages.
history
The network emerged from the MTV Networks founded in 1984. The broadcasters structured in this network were previously owned by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment , a joint venture between Warner Communications and American Express . After American Express left the joint venture, Warner Communications spun off the fast-growing stations Nickelodeon and MTV as a separate public company called MTV Networks.
In 1985 Viacom bought 66 percent of the company and the remainder for $ 185,000 a year later.
In 1987, the company began operating outside the United States and founded MTV Networks Europe .
In 2005 Viacom announced that it had plans to split into two public companies. MTV Networks (like BET Networks, the Paramount film studios and the home entertainment businesses of Paramount Pictures) became a subsidiary of the spun off, "new Viacom".
Since 2011, MTV Networks has been operating as Viacom International Media Networks in all countries outside the USA. The company represents all of Viacom's international brands and companies and reports directly to Viacom. In addition, the international television stations of BET Networks and Paramount , which are also owned by Viacom, as well as several Internet platforms have been integrated into the networks. The US broadcasters and platforms are not affected by this, they have been transferred to the sister company "Viacom Media Networks".
As part of the merger of Viacom and CBS in December 2019, the company has been operating as ViacomCBS Networks International since then.
structure
Apart from the company headquarters in New York , VCNI has been divided into three geographical operating units since the beginning of 2020:
- The Americas: Headquarters in Miami with satellite offices in Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires
- Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA): Main office in Madrid with satellite offices a . a. in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Johannesburg, Dubai, Budapest, Moscow, Stockholm and Warsaw
- UK & Australia: Head office in London with satellite office in Sydney
The Indian joint venture Viacom 18 (50% Viacom, 50% Network 18) with headquarters in Mumbai reports directly to the Viacom group management.
Brands
VCNI includes TV channels and internet platforms, etc. a. of the following brands:
- BET Networks
- Channel 5 (UK)
- Comedy Central
- MTV
- Nickelodeon
- Nick Jr.
- TeenNick
- Nicktoons
- Nick at nite
- Paramount Network
- Spike
- Paramount Channel
- Telefe (Argentina)
- VH1
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://vimn.pr ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . co / 110632-viacom-launches-viacom-play-plex-suite-of-branded-mobile-tv-apps
- ↑ a b History of Viacom ( Memento of the original from October 17, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (accessed November 1, 2011)
- ↑ Uwe Mantel: Second attempt: MTV Networks becomes Viacom again. December 19, 2011, accessed December 20, 2011 .
- ^ Viacom Brands. Viacom, accessed April 5, 2014 .
- ↑ Trademarks of Viacom Media Networks ( Memento of the original from October 31, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
