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Viacom, Virgin extend distribution deal
Virgin Media will add My5, Pluto TV and MTV Play to its app section
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BritBox adds Channel 5, Comedy Central
Content from Channel 5 can appear on BritBox following a 30-day catchup window on My5
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Nickelodeon Play app launches in Poland and Bulgaria
Certain episodes will premiere on the app ahead of broadcast on the Nickelodeon linear channel
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MTV launches personalised linear channel in Spain
MyMTV will also launch in the Nordics later this year
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Viacom to launch Paramount SVoD in Poland
Paramount Play will be the first Viacom SVoD in the CEE region
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Viacom to relaunch VH1 UK as a lifestyle channel
New programming will feature a raft of US reality shows, including Emmy Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race
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Viacom unveils first VoD mobile app partnership
Nickelodeon Play app to launch with Telenor in Serbia and Montenegro
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Viacom names new general manager for the Nordics
Jesper Dahl will take up the position from the 1st October
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Viacom launches new digital studios division
Unit will focus on creating, distributing and monetising digital content for Viacom’s brands outside of the US
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Viacom launches Comedy Central Play VoD app in the UK
Audiences will be able to access long form content via the mobile streaming app
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Hall, Mahon and McCall to speak at RTS London Conference
Viacom Inc CEO Bob Bakish to deliver Keynote
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Viacom taps Wochit for social video
Wochit will be implemented across Southern and Western Europe
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Viacom launches new FTA channel in Italy
VIMN has acquired a free-to-air digital terrestrial frequency from Scripps Networks Interactive
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NBC’s hayu signs licensing deal with Viacom
One of Viacom’s first SVoD deals focused on reality content