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  • Next Animation Studio appoints Duntemann as chief creative officer

    MUMBAI: Next Animation Studio (NAS) has announced that Matthew Duntemann has joined the company as Chief Creative Officer. Based at NAS headquarters in Taipei, Duntemann will report directly to the CEO Indra Suharjono.

    As Chief Creative Officer, Duntemann will direct and develop the nxTOONS platform, as well as oversee the development of TomoNews creative and all other creative projects for the studio. His appointment leads NAS into its next chapter of creating original animation properties, especially children’s animation.

    “Matthew brings his unique creative talent and an infectious amount of energy and momentum to the company,” Suharjono said. “With his success of developing the creative brands for Nickelodeon, we are in a stronger position to build and expand on our nxTOONS platform. He is a world-class talent and produces amazing work that entertains and inspires. I am thrilled to see him take this role and really grow the creative vision of NAS.”

    Duntemann joins NAS from Nickelodeon and Viacom, where he spent more than 20 years in creative roles across the organization. In his last position as SVP, Creative Director of Nickelodeon Brand Design, Duntemann oversaw the rebranding of the Nickelodeon network family (Nick, Nick Jr., Teennick, Nicktoons and Nick at Nite) across all screens; in the process assembling a world class team of art directors, designers, and animators. One key component of this work, known as the ONE Brand Project, was Duntemann’s lead role in directing the redesign of Nickelodeon’s new logo system — a cohesive visual identity that brought together many disparate parts that was implemented globally across all Nickelodeon brands.

    Duntemann’s first position at Viacom was Creative Director on the team that launched TV Land, where he oversaw on-air and off-air design. Later, as the Executive Design Director of Noggin, he developed this preschool brand’s iconic Hand of the Child, Eye of the Designer identity. Duntemann was also responsible for the creation of Moose and Zee, Noggin’s beloved host characters. Noggin’s brand identity that he shepherded still thrives today.

    Duntemann returns to Asia after having spent time in Hong Kong as part of the Star TV’s creative team that launched Channel V, a successful youth culture and music brand that rivaled MTV Asia. It was at Star TV that he oversaw a large, award-winning creative team with satellite offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. He led design, scripting, and production of show packaging, on-air promotions, and interstitials produced in multiple languages and broadcast to 56 countries.

    Early in his career, Duntemann worked for CBS News before joining the studio Caesar Video as a designer/art director, providing creative leadership for on-air projects for VH1, Nickelodeon, ABC News, MTV, Cartoon Network, CBS Daytime, ABC Daytime, and Turner Classic Movies, among others. Projects include working on many high-profile commercials, music videos and documentaries, as well as live-action and animated short-form entertainment.

    Duntemann has received numerous awards during his multifaceted career, including several Emmys for his campaigns at Viacom, Webby Awards, 4A Hong Kong Advertising Awards and awards from AIGA, American Typography, American Illustration Art Directors Club, One Show, Promax/BDA, and many more.

  • US$ 232-bn TV ads market expanding at 7% CAGR, online TV fastest growing: Report

    MUMBAI: The global television advertisement market has reached a value of around US$ 232 bn in 2016, exhibiting a CAGR of around 6.8% during 2009-2016. “Research and Markets” recently announced the addition of the “Global Television Advertising Market Report & Forecast 2017-2022” report to their offering.

    Some of the key global players operating in this market are CBS, Comcast, News Corporation, Viacom and Cox Communications, the report states.

    In spite of the competition from new media platforms, television is expected to remain as the largest advertisement segment. Moreover, the increasing penetration of television in emerging markets, such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, Middle-East, China and India is also expected to drive the television advertisement market in these regions, thereby facilitating the overall growth of the global television advertisement market.

    The report has segmented the market on the basis of service type. Currently, terrestrial TV networks dominate the market, accounting for the majority of the total global share. Terrestrial networks are followed by multi-channel and online television segments.

    Online television currently represents the fastest growing segment. The report has also segmented the market on the basis of industry, listing the key industries which are actively using television advertising.

  • Fox, Viacom & WWE — entertainment stocks on investors’ radar

    MUMBAI: Stock-Callers.com has initiated research coverage on four Diversified Entertainment companies, namely: Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., Viacom Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. The Entertainment Industry is a constantly evolving group that mainly comprises television networks and station owners, which are typically involved in programming and production of content. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:

    Twenty-First Century Fox

    New York headquartered Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.’s shares finished Friday’s session 2.03% lower at $27.94. A total volume of 29.19 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 8.53 million shares. The stock has gained 0.23% on an YTD basis. The Company’s shares are trading above their 200-day moving average by 0.19%. Moreover, shares of Twenty-First Century Fox, which together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified media and entertainment company in the US, the UK, Continental Europe, Asia, Latin America, and internationally, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 30.99.

    On May 08th, 2017, Twenty-First Century Fox announced the appointment of Melody Hildebrandt to the role of Global Chief Information Security Officer. In this role, Ms. Hildebrandt will oversee the protection and risk management for enterprise communications, technologies, and assets for 21CF. She joins the Company from Palantir Technologies, where she served as executive vice president and directed the cybersecurity practice. Her appointment is effective on June 01st, 2017.

    On May 11th, 2017, research firm Rosenblatt upgraded the Company’s stock rating from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Buy’. FOXA complete research report is just a click away and free at:

    Viacom

    Shares in New York headquartered Viacom Inc. ended the day 0.26% higher at $34.61 with a total trading volume of 4.39 million shares. The stock is trading 12.96% below its 200-day moving average. Shares of the Company, which operates as media brand worldwide, have an RSI of 16.05.

    On May 05th, 2017, research firm RBC Capital Markets reiterated its ‘Underperform’ rating on the Company’s stock with a decrease of the target price from $35 a share to $30 a share.

    On May 10th, 2017, Viacom’s emerging entertainment technology group, Viacom NEXT, premiered an original virtual reality music experience for the song “Withdrawal” by Atlantic Records recording artist Max Frost at the 2017 Microsoft Build Developer Conference. The video harnesses cutting-edge Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture technology, bringing fans face-to-face with photorealistic holographs of Frost, who sings and plays multiple instruments simultaneously in an immersive, underwater environment.

    Lions Gate Entertainment

    Santa Monica, California headquartered Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.’s stock rose 1.63%, closing the session at $23.72. A total volume of 528,394 shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 488,870 shares. The Company’s shares have gained 1.89% in the last one month. The stock is trading 0.25% below its 50-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Lions Gate Entertainment, which engages in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment in Canada, the US, and internationally, have an RSI of 54.96.

    On May 05th, 2017, Lions Gate Entertainment announced that it will release its Q4 and full year financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31st, 2017 after market close on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. Senior management will hold its analyst and investor conference call to discuss the Company’s FY17 financial results at 5:00 p.m. ET on that same day. Sign up for your complimentary research report on LGF-B at:

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    On Friday, shares in Stamford, Connecticut headquartered World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. finished the session 0.94% lower at $19.94. A total volume of 257,981 shares was traded. The stock has gained 9.02% on an YTD basis. The Company’s shares are trading above their 200-day moving average by 0.06%. Furthermore, shares of World Wrestling Entertainment, which engages in the sports entertainment business in North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America, have an RSI of 37.08.

    On May 04th, 2017, World Wrestling Entertainment announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31st, 2017. Revenue for the quarter increased 10% to $188.4 driven by the Company’s Live Events, Network, and Television segments. The Company also reported net income of $0.9 million, or $0.01 per share; operating income of $4.0 million; and adjusted OIBDA of $18.6 million for Q1 2017. Get free access to your research report on WWE

  • Viacom net earnings plummet on restructuring & programming charges

    BENGALURU: Viacom Inc (Viacom) reported a steep decline of 60.1 percent in net earnings for the quarter ended 31 March 2017 (Q2-17, current quarter) as compared to the corresponding year ago quarter – year-on-year (y-o-y). Operating income decreased 43.3 percent y-o-y in the current quarter. The company in its earnings release says that reported operating income reflects restructuring and programming charges of $280 million resulting from the execution of new strategic initiatives, including the prioritization of six flagship brands: BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Paramount.

    Net earnings attributable to Viacom for Q2-17 were $121 million as compared to $309 million in Q2-16. Operating income for Q2-17 was $332 million as compared to $586 million in the corresponding year ago quarter.

    Viacom reported 8.5 percent y-o-y increase in revenue for Q2-17 at $3,256 million as compared to $3,001 million reported for the corresponding year ago quarter.

    Viacom president and CEO Bob Bakish said, “In the second quarter, Viacom delivered continued top-line improvement, with growth in affiliate revenues, international media networks and across every business segment of Paramount Pictures. Additionally, we executed quickly on our strategic plan, making significant organizational changes to better focus and align Viacom’s brand portfolio and ensure strong leadership, including the appointment of Jim
    Gianopulos to chart a new course at Paramount. We are working diligently to cement Viacom as a partner of choice in the industry, presenting new and reinvigorated brand strategies for our advertisers, producing creative and flexible new opportunities with our distributors and recommitting ourselves to be the home for the world’s best talent.”

    “Viacom also took significant steps forward on our plan to strengthen our balance sheet, improve our leverage profile and enhance liquidity. Since the end of our first fiscal quarter, we completed a successful hybrid debt offering, redeemed outstanding debt and executed on the sale of non-core assets, including the pending sale of our stake in EPIX. There is a lot of work still to do, but we are making important changes at Viacom, taking substantial strides towards revitalizing our portfolio of brands and returning the company to consistent top-line growth,” Bakish added.

    The company has two major segments – Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment.

    Media Networks

    Media Networks revenue for the current quarter increased y-o-y by a marginal 0.5 percent despite a 1.2 percent decline in advertising sales. The segment reported revenue of $2,394 million for Q2-17 as compared to $2,381 million in Q2-16. Adjusted operating income declined 7.2 percent to $747 million from $845 million in the year ago quarter.

    Media Networks advertising revenue declined 1.2 percent y-o-y in Q2-17 to $1,109 million from $1,123 million. Worldwide advertising revenues increased 1 percent, excluding a 2-percentage point unfavourable impact from foreign exchange. Domestic advertising revenues decreased 4 percent, driven by higher pricing more than offset by lower impressions. International advertising revenues increased 11 percent. Excluding foreign exchange, which had an 11-percentage point unfavourable impact, international advertising revenues grew 22 percent. The gains in international advertising were driven by the acquisition of Telefe, which had a 17- percentage point favourable impact, and continued growth in Europe says Viacom.

    Affiliate revenue in the current quarter increased 2.4 percent y-o-y to $1,156 million from $1,129 million. Domestic and international affiliate revenues increased 1 percent to $975 million and 10 percent to $181 million, respectively. The growth in domestic revenues principally reflects rate increases, partially offset by a modest decline in subscribers and a decline in revenues from SVOD and other OTT agreements. Excluding foreign exchange, which had a 4-percentage point unfavourable impact, international affiliate revenues increased 14 percent. The increase in international revenues reflected the impact of rate increases, subscriber growth and new channel launches, as well as higher revenues from SVOD and other OTT agreements. International affiliate growth included a 4-percentage point favourable impact from the acquisition of Telefe.

    Ancillary revenue was flat y-o-y t $129 million. Domestic ancillary revenues decreased 8 percent to $70 million while international ancillary revenues increased 11 percent to $59 million.

    Filmed Entertainment

    Filmed Entertainment revenues grew 36.6 percent to $895 million in Q2-17 from $655 million, reflecting gains in theatrical, licensing, home entertainment and ancillary revenues. Domestic revenues increased 25 percent to $458 million in the quarter, while international revenues increased 51 percent to $437 million.

    Filmed Entertainment segment’s adjusted operating loss narrowed to less than half $66 million from an operating loss of $136 million in Q2-16. The company says that the improvement principally reflected the various revenue increases, partially offset by higher operating expenses.

    Theatrical revenues rose 10 percent to $238 million, with revenues from current quarter releases up 73 percent compared to releases from Q2-16. Domestic theatrical revenues decreased 45 percent, while international theatrical revenues grew 98 percent, reflecting the strong international performance of xXx: Return of Xander Cage. Foreign exchange had a 3-percentage point favourable impact on international theatrical revenues.

    Licensing revenues increased 45 percent to $347 million in the quarter, primarily driven by Paramount Television production, as well as higher revenues from licensing arrangements with pay television and SVOD distributors. Domestic licensing revenues grew 85 percent, while international licensing revenues increased 24 percent.

    Home entertainment revenues increased 29 percent to $198 million in the quarter, reflecting the number and mix of current quarter releases. Domestic and international home entertainment revenues increased 23 percent and 49 percent respectively. Foreign exchange had a 5-percentage point unfavourable impact on international home entertainment revenues.

    Ancillary revenues increased 149 percent to $112 million, primarily driven by the sale of a partial copyright interest in certain current year releases related to a film slate financing arrangement. Domestic ancillary revenues increased 158 percent to $93 million while international ancillary revenues increased 111 percent to $19 million.

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  • Reliance Entertainment re-launches Bigflix in nine languages

    MUMBAI: Anil D. Ambani led Reliance Entertainment’s pioneering movie platform, Bigflix, is now a global personal blockbuster for Indians in India and audiences across the world. Reliance Entertainment today announced the launch of Bigflix in a nine-language, multilingual avatar for India and global markets. With the re-launch, the country’s first video-on-demand brand is back with a contemporary positioning and a bigger reach in and outside of India.

    The new Bigflix will have 2000 HD movies in nine Indian languages to start with, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Bengali. The indigenously developed technology of Bigflix will deliver a personalised theatre experience to users who can stream and download movies advertisement-free, on any Internet-connected device including personal computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and game consoles.

    Bigflix technology will allow a multi-screen experience to users who will be able to switch devices – smartphone to tablet to television and back – in the middle of a film. The same technology will also allow a clean and smooth film experience.

    Said Reliance Entertainment chief operating officer Shibasish Sarkar, “Indians are moving to digital entertainment in a big way with consumption growing on daily basis. Notably, Bigflix will fill in the void created by the decline of the home video market by digitally delivering movies.”

    With 3.9 million registrations, Bigflix is already amongst the leading SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) provider. It offers video content in categories such as feature films, short films, devotional, and movie trailers.

    Reliance Entertainment-Digital CEO Amit Khanduja said, “Globally the demand for video content has risen steeply, and the digital platform is witnessing a wider audience everywhere, including India. Bigflix will provide high quality video content from some of the biggest banners including Dharma, Disney, Viacom, Phantom, Telegu One and Rajshri, among others.”

    In its revamped avatar, Bigflix will also serve the latent demand of the Indian expatriates across the world. With its multi lingual library of 2000+ HD films, including latest films, Bigflix aims to put an end to piracy and poor quality film viewing.

    Bigflix is one of the world’s largest SVOD provider with over 3.9 million registered users. Launching with an aggressive pricing of Rs 50 for unlimited viewing per month, Bigflix is set to provide quality entertainment without breaking the bank across genres, languages and platforms.

  • Viacom names Gianopulos CEO of Paramount Pictures

    MUMBAI: Viacom Inc. has announced the appointment of Jim Gianopulos as the chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures, effective 3 April, 2017. Gianopulos will report directly to Viacom president and CEO Bob Bakish.

    In his new role, Gianopulos will oversee the studio’s film and television operations worldwide, including production, marketing, distribution and all other facets. He also will be charged with setting a new strategy for Paramount, including developing new content, strengthening Paramount’s slate with co-branded releases from Viacom flagship brands, and expanding the studio’s global footprint.

    Bakish, said, “Jim is a remarkably talented executive with all the tools – strategic vision, strong business expertise, deep industry and creative relationships – to bring films to life that resonate throughout culture and deliver commercial results. I’m thrilled we will have the benefit of his experience, savvy and global expertise as we lay out a clear path forward and begin the next chapter in Paramount’s storied history.”

    Gianopulos said, “Paramount is one of Hollywood’s truly iconic studios, and the role it has played in shaping the entertainment industry cannot be overstated. Looking ahead, I see a strong opportunity to position the studio for success by creating valuable franchise opportunities, developing fresh creative ventures, and mining Viacom’s deep brand portfolio to bring exciting new narratives to life.”

    Gianopulos has been a leading figure in the global entertainment industry for more than 30 years. For 16 years, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment, overseeing Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Productions, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios. During his tenure, he oversaw numerous box office hits, ranging from “Avatar” and the “X-Men” series, to “The Descendants” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” and most recently “Deadpool” and “Hidden Figures.”

    Previously, Gianopulos served as the president of 20th Century Fox International. Prior to joining the company, he held senior positions at Columbia Pictures and Paramount. He began his career as an attorney specializing in entertainment law. Gianopulos is the treasurer of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, chairman of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, and a trustee of Carnegie Melon University and the American Film Institute. He also serves on the USC School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors.

    Gianopulos attended the LLM program at the New York University School of Law and received his JD from Fordham University School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University.

  • Keshet & Ananey bring teen & kids series to India

    NEW DELHI: Global production and distribution powerhouse Keshet International (KI) and Ananey Communications Group have partnered to bring teens’, tweens’ and kids’ series to the global market in KI’s first foray into the genre.

    Alongside its subsidiary Nutz Productions, Ananey Cmmunications Group – which represents the Viacom brands Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV and Comedy Central in Israel – has created some of Israel’s biggest kids TV hits airing on Nickelodeon. These include the award-winning daily live-action teen drama The Greenhouse, an English language version of which entitled Greenhouse Academy, has become the first Israeli original commissioned by NETFLIX.

    Greenhouse Academy is produced by Nutz productions for the global streaming platform and is due to launch later this year, KI will hold worldwide second-window distribution rights.

    Among other series launching in Cannes internationally as part of the new wide-ranging, long-term relationship between KI and Israel’s largest multichannel group are two daily live-action teen dramas, The Hood and the fantastical suspense series Spell Keepers as well as the kids’ comedy Bed & Biscuit.

    Keshet International CEO Alon Shtruzman said, “We are incredibly fortunate and honored to be partnering with one of the most reputable and outstanding providers of kids’ content in the business. We look forward to doing great things together in the future, as KI expands and diversifies into the business of kid’s distribution and production.”

    Ananey Communications Group Co-CEO, Orly Atlas-Katz, said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with KI and together raising further global exposure and awareness in the international market to our award winning kids and teens content”.

    THE GREENHOUSE: After losing their mother in a spaceship crash, a brother and sister arrive at an elite boarding school for gifted future leaders: The Greenhouse (22 x 175). They join two competing houses within the school. Soon, mysterious developments draw the rival houses into a secret investigation that exposes a destructive plot. Only by joining forces can they save the world from a disaster. As they fight against evil, the heroes of The Greenhouse also cope with typical teen struggles such as love, friendship, competition and betrayal.

    SPELL KEEPERS Spell Keepers (22 x 50) is an exciting, mysterious and fantastical suspense series focusing on two strong and determined girl heroines – Kirki and Layla, each of whom have set out to perform their crucial roles in the world. As they strive to save humanity, they must choose between their own personal happiness and fulfilling their destinies, while facing an inevitable collision between good and evil.

    THE HOOD In the middle of a rich town lies The Hood (22 x 100), a dingy cluster of low-income housing where modest, blue-collar families live. One such family is the David’s. Dad Ben is a widower who struggles to support his five kids but after a string of failed businesses Ben is on the verge bankruptcy, and possibly prison. Making things even worse is the mayor, who is constantly trying to get rid of The Hood altogether. The Hood is a daily drama that skillfully combines edgy class struggles with suspenseful action and big doses of fun.

    BED & BISCUIT Bed & Biscuit is a sitcom for kids, which takes place in a family-run boarding kennel for dogs in a small village in Israel. Moti is a mediocre lawyer who has had enough of the big city and wants to live a simpler life and spend more time with his only daughter Sarah. The energetic father and smart and funny daughter make the move into the country and run their family business – a dog kennel. In their new place they meet some wonderful friends such as Claudia, the voluptuous dog groomer, her son Royo, a young, charismatic, high tempered boy and a goofy girl named TomTom, and experience an insane rivalry with Jacky, the annoying neighbour.

  • iFLix hires Netflix’s Sean Carey as CCO

    MUMBAI: Malaysian video streaming service iflix has appointed former Netflix executive Sean Carey as its new chief content officer. Carey served Netflix as the vice-president of global television.

    iFLix’s chief content officer James Bridges will move to a new role as global acquisitions director, leading the service’s content acquisition strategy.

    Two-year old iflix claims to have 4.5 million customers and hopes to be what Netflix is in the United States to viewers in emerging markets.

    The streaming video provider, which has deals with more than 170 studios and distributors such as Viacom Inc’s Paramount and MGM, is currently in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines and is planning to enter the Middle East and Africa over the next few months.

    Liberty Global, the international telecommunications company controlled by American tycoon John Malone, and Zain, a Kuwait-based telecommunications operator, are investing in iflix, the companies announced last week.

    Liberty and Zain, along with existing shareholders Sky PLC, venture capital firm Catcha Group and Los Angeles-based merchant bank Evolution Media Capital, invested $90 million in iflix, the companies said.

  • Viacom announces leadership transition at Paramount Pictures, CEO Brad Grey to step down

    MUMBAI: Viacom Inc. has announced that Brad Grey will step down from his role as chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures. The company is commencing a comprehensive search to identify a successor, and Grey will remain at Paramount for a period to support the transition.

    Viacom president and CEO Bob Bakish, who would be present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, on 1 March, will work closely with Paramount’s leadership team, including Marc Evans (President, Motion Picture Group); Andrew Gumpert (Chief Operating Officer); Amy Powell (President, Paramount Television and Digital Entertainment); Megan Colligan (President, Worldwide Distribution and Marketing) and Mark Badagliacca (Chief Financial Officer), to maintain momentum until a new CEO is appointed.

    “Brad has overseen the production and distribution of some of Paramount’s most celebrated hits, and more recently championed the successful relaunch of the studio’s television division. We are grateful for his 12 years of extraordinary service and wish him every continued success,” said Bob Bakish. “Paramount has produced some of the most recognizable and cherished films in Hollywood, making it a key part of Viacom’s history, and our future. As we look ahead, I couldn’t be more excited by our early plans to re-energize the slate, more deeply integrate the studio and networks, and make the most of our incredible assets.”

    “It has been my privilege to be a part of Paramount’s storied history, and I am grateful to Sumner Redstone for giving me this opportunity. I want to wish Shari, Bob and their entire team the best as they embark on Viacom’s next chapter,” said Brad Grey. “From the moment I came to Paramount in 2005, I saw myself as a steward of an iconic institution. In that time, it has been my great honor to work with a group of wildly talented storytellers. But above all, I am indebted to the wonderful people at this studio, whose creativity, professionalism and integrity are second to none.”

    US$1.3 bn subordinated debt offering

    Viacom announced that it has agreed to sell US$ 650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875 per cent fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due 2057 at a price equal to 100.000 per cent of the principal amount thereof (the “NC5 Debentures”) and US$ 650 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.250 per cent fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due 2057 at a price equal to 100.000 per cent of the principal amount thereof (the “NC10 Debentures” and, together with the NC5 Debentures, the “Debentures”).

    The sale of the Debentures is expected to close on 28 February, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. Viacom intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily for the repayment of outstanding indebtedness.

  • Viacom’s Colors & Rishtey lead the charts in BARC week 6

    MUMBAI: Colors continued to be the leader this week of both Hindi GEC and Hindi GEC Urban market whereas Rishtey emerged as the number one channel in week 6 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data.

    Hindi GEC

    Colors continued to take the leadership position with 625658 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Plus on second position with 609140 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey with 437837 Impressions (000s) stood on number three.

    Zee TV maintained its position in top five channels and grabbed number four spot with 410432 Impressions (000s).

    Star Utsav, Sony Entertainment Television and  Zee Anmol  bagged fifth, sixth and seventh position with 405037 Impressions (000s), 404351 Impressions (000s) and 376640 Impressions (000s) respectively.

    Life OK stood on number eight with 373056 Impressions (000s).  Sony Pal and Sab TV garnered ninth and tenth spot with 367942 Impressions (000s) and 332092 Impressions (000s).

    Hindi GEC Rural

    In week 6, Rishtey emerged as the number one channel in rural market  with 328788 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav on number second with 298881 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol on third with 286533 Impressions (000s).

    Sony Pal on number four with 260068 Impressions (000s) and Colors stood on fifth position with 198180 (000s) impressions. Star Plus was on sixth slot this week with 181851 (000s) impressions.

    Zee TV grabbed the seventh spot with 170538 (000s) impressions followed by Life OK with 132654 (000s) impressions on eighth and Sony Entertainment Television on ninth with 121982 impressions (000s).

    Big Magic stood last with 115966 (000s) impressions.

    Hindi GEC Urban

    In Urban market, Colors continued to be the leader with 427478 Impressions(000s) followed by Star Plus on second 427289 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television with 282368 Impressions (000s) stood on number three.

    Sab TV grabbed fourth spot with 244145 Impressions (000s). Life OK  stood on fifth slot with 240402  impressions (000s) and Zee TV on sixth with 239893 Impressions (000s).

    With no further change in the ranking order &TV, Rishtey and Sony Pal stood on seventh, eighth and on ninth with 131591 impressions (000s), 109048 impressions (000s) and 109048 impressions (000s) respectively. Star Utsav bagged the tenth spot with 106156  impressions (000s).

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