Viacom

Viacom International Media Networks Europe (previously MTV Networks Europe) is a subsidiary of Viacom. Its multimedia entertainment brands are MTV, VH1, VIVA, Nickelodeon (including Nick Jr.) and Comedy Central. The first music channel launched was MTV Europe in August 1987 from which specific country versions were developed over time and also MTV channels aimed at certain music genres. In addition, the Nickelodeon kid's channel brand and Comedy Central brand (originally as Paramount Comedy) where brought over from the U.S. as well. In the UK the Nickelodeon and Comedy Central channel portfolios are operated by Sky in partnership with Viacom International through the Nickelodeon UK and Paramount UK Partnership companies respectively. In May 2009 BET (Black Entertainment Television) also started broadcasting on the UK platforms (though it was originally on cable in the 1990s). The VIVA music brand, launched in October 2009 in the UK, was developed specifically for the European market and replaced their Dutch originated channel TMF, which was closed down. VIVA was originally a rival music channel in Germany, that was bought in January 2005 because it was out performing MTV in the ratings there. BET and VIVA are the only two channels in the stable that are broadcast FTA. The main MTV channel has in recent years moved away from being a music channel into more of a general entertainment one, not without criticism from viewers. In October 2013, several MTV channels (including VH1) underwent some minor changes. This included new DOGs. The VH1 DOG was also changed to match the new VH1 logo in the United States. Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Limited founded in November 2007 is a 50/50 joint venture operation between Viacom and the Network 18 Group based in Mumbai. Viacom 18 owns and operates various channels for the Viacom Group aimed at the Indian population. Two of its popular channels are broadcast in the UK for the Indian diaspora.

Channels operated by Viacom International in the United Kingdom & Ireland

 * MTV
 * MTV +1
 * MTV HD
 * MTV Base
 * MTV Classic
 * MTV Dance
 * MTV Hits
 * MTV Live
 * MTV Live HD
 * MTV Music
 * MTV Rocks
 * VH1
 * VIVA
 * BET
 * BET +1

Platforms in the UK
Viacom International broadcasts its services on the following channels/platforms:

Channels operated by Sky under partnership with Viacom International
Nickelodeon UK
 * Nickelodeon
 * Nickelodeon +1
 * Nickelodeon HD
 * Nick Jr.
 * Nick Jr. +1
 * Nick Jr. 2
 * Nicktoons

Paramount UK Partnership
 * Comedy Central
 * Comedy Central +1
 * Comedy Central HD
 * Comedy Central Extra
 * Comedy Central Extra +1

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