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MTV Networks names Michael J. Wolf president and chief operating officer
MUMBAI: MTV Networks has announced Michael J. Wolf the former managing partner of McKinsey & Company’s has been named as the president and chief operating officer.
In this newly created senior executive position,Wolf will report to chairman and CEO Judy McGrath. Wolf will lead the company’s business and technology operations, including advertising sales, affiliate sales and marketing, business and strategy development, business and legal affairs, finance, information systems and technology, and production operations.
He will also help in setting and implementing the company’s evolving multiplatform strategy to serve its audiences across all screens with the most compelling content.
In a statement, McGrath says: “As one of the most respected business and advertising strategists in our industry and our trusted senior advisor for over a decade, we’re thrilled that Michael is joining MTV Networks. His incredible operational, digital media and marketing expertise will help us further extend our global brands across multiple platforms. He will also help us become an even more valuable partner to our advertisers, distributors and international business partners looking to solve their most difficult marketing challenges in today’s changing media landscape.”
Wolf added, “MTV Networks is the one company in the entertainment industry where the Internet meets television and television meets the Internet. It’s the nexus of the new and the old. It’s an exciting time to partner with these world-renowned brands that have always been global leaders in both driving and embracing change and innovation.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
