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May 23, 2013, 12:44 ET

Kelton Partners with Viacom Media Networks to Uncover Interplay Between TV and Social Media

Last year, leading consumer insights consultancy Kelton was commissioned by Viacom Media Networks to conduct multi-country research on the interplay between TV and social media and why consumers engage in TV-related activities on social media. Our research found that those cross-channel users...

More news about: Kelton , Viacom Media Networks
May 22, 2013, 12:02 ET

Viacom Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share of Class A and B common stock from $0.275 per share. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110811/NY51392LOGO ) The increase will...

More news about: Viacom Inc.
May 22, 2013, 11:33 ET

Hannibal Buress Settles In At COMEDY CENTRAL® As Comedian Signs Multiplatform Development Deal

Hannibal Buress is bringing his swagger and laid back, cerebral comedic style to COMEDY CENTRAL in a big way. The #1 brand in comedy has signed Buress to a wide-ranging, multiplatform development deal which includes a recurring role on the upcoming scripted series "Broad City," a...

More news about: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications , Viacom , 3 Arts
May 22, 2013, 09:00 ET

Viacom President And Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman To Appear At Nomura U.S. Media & Telecom Summit

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the third annual Nomura U.S. Media & Telecom Summit on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at approximately 3:00 p.m....

More news about: Viacom Inc. , Nomura U.S. Media & Telecom Summit
May 21, 2013, 10:07 ET

TV-Related Social Media Use Is Primarily Driven by Functional, Communal and Playful Factors, According to New Multi-Country Research from Viacom

Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and its Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) division today unveiled the results of "When Networks Network: TV Gets Social," its new multi-country study investigating the relationship between TV and social media usage. The findings uncovered three key types of...

More news about: Viacom Inc.
May 20, 2013, 11:15 ET

Paramount Pictures And Skydance Productions' Star Trek Into Darkness™ Opens Strong In IMAX® 3D Theatres, Grossing $13.6 Million Domestically

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX), Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), and Skydance Productions announced that Paramount and J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness has grossed an estimated $13.6 million domestically for the weekend in 336 North American IMAX®...

More news about: IMAX Corporation , Viacom , Paramount Pictures Corporation
May 13, 2013, 11:23 ET

Nickelodeon's Dynamic Duo, Jennette McCurdy And Ariana Grande, Stars In Brand-New Spin-Off, Sam & Cat, Premiering Saturday, June 8, At 8PM (ET/PT)

Nickelodeon's funny gals Jennette McCurdy (iCarly's Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande (Victorious' Cat Valentine) are back as their iconic characters from iCarly and Victorious in the brand-new, spin-off comedy Sam & Cat, debuting Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Sam & Cat follows...

More news about: Nickelodeon , Viacom Inc.
May 01, 2013, 06:54 ET

Viacom Reports Results For Second Quarter 2013

Fiscal Year 2013 Results Quarter Ended Six Months Ended March 31, B/(W) March 31, B/(W) 2013...

More news about: Viacom Inc.
Apr 30, 2013, 11:25 ET

Big Time Rush Set To Release 24/seven On June 11

Columbia Records recording artists and Nickelodeon TV stars Big Time Rush are set to release their highly anticipated third album, 24/seven, on June 11. The album is available for pre-order today [www.smarturlit.com/24seven] in deluxe and standard configurations, and all iTunes...

More news about: Columbia Records , Nickelodeon , Sony Music Entertainment , Viacom Inc.
Apr 29, 2013, 15:00 ET

Spike TV Announces New Scripted Event-Series Development Slate Featuring Projects From Hollywood's Most Creative And Dynamic Minds

Spike TV is back in the scripted business in a big way. As the network continues to target a broader general audience, Spike unveils an ambitious scripted development slate featuring five high-profile projects from some of the industry's most accomplished producers. The projects in...

More news about: Spike TV , Viacom
Apr 29, 2013, 12:00 ET

MIXTAPE FESTIVAL RETURNS July 26 & 27 TO HERSHEYPARK STADIUM -- Presented by VH1 and Live Nation

Following last year's summer blow out, Mixtape Festival is returning for the second year, bringing some of music's top acts to the world famous Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th. Presented by Live Nation and VH1, Mixtape Festival 2013 will feature...

More news about: Live Nation , VH1 , Viacom Inc. , Hersheypark Entertainment & Resorts
Apr 18, 2013, 10:06 ET

Nickelodeon Launches First Global Mobile App Inspired By Wildly Popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Today Nickelodeon launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run, the network's first worldwide mobile app, available in more than 150 countries and eight languages. Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo in this endless runner ninja combat game, where players run, jump and fight...

More news about: Nickelodeon , Viacom Inc.
Apr 15, 2013, 21:45 ET

IMAX® And Paramount Pictures Strengthen Partnership With Five-Picture Pact

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB), tonight announced an agreement to release five of Paramount Pictures' upcoming films in the immersive IMAX format under an extension of the companies' long-running partnership. The...

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Apr 15, 2013, 09:00 ET

Viacom Taps Steve Agase to Run West Coast Ad Sales for Music & Entertainment Brands

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today named Steve Agase as Senior Vice President of Music & Entertainment Ad Sales, West Coast. In his new role, Agase will oversee West Coast ad sales for Viacom Media Networks Music and Entertainment, a portfolio that includes both linear and digital...

More news about: Viacom Inc.
Apr 04, 2013, 10:35 ET

SiriusXM to Present "The COMEDY CENTRAL Radio Preview Weekend" Starting Thursday, April 4

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and COMEDY CENTRAL®, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB), announced today that it will present "The COMEDY CENTRAL Radio Preview Weekend" beginning Thursday, April 4. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101014/NY82093LOGO...

More news about: Sirius XM Radio , COMEDY CENTRAL , Viacom Inc.
Apr 03, 2013, 17:14 ET

NickMom Picks Up 13 Episodes Of Instant Mom, The TV Block's First Original Scripted Comedy Series Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict

NickMom has ordered 13 episodes of Instant Mom (working title), the primetime TV block's first original scripted comedy series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, it was announced today by Bronwen O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, NickMom. The half-hour, multi-camera series is set to premiere...

More news about: Nickelodeon , NickMom , Instant Mom , Viacom Inc.
Apr 02, 2013, 18:38 ET

BET Networks Announces New Programming At Annual Upfront Presentation

BET Networks announced the following programming at its annual Upfront presentation: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) NEW PROGRAMMING ON BET: - BEING MARY JANE – From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE...

More news about: BET Networks , Viacom Inc.
Apr 02, 2013, 12:18 ET

BET Experience VIP Ticket Packages Offer Exclusive Access During The BET Awards Weekend

For those who thought that they'd never get an opportunity to walk a red carpet or brush shoulders with their favorite celebrity, BET Networks, AEG and L.A. LIVE have teamed up to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—aptly called The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE. For the...

More news about: BET Networks , Viacom Inc. , AEG , L.A. LIVE