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MTV US reaches a new high in 2005
MUMBAI: Music channel MTV in the US has announced that 2005 was the highest rated year in the channels existence in the P12-34 age group.
In addition, 2005 marked the 14th consecutive year that MTV has reigned as the number one rated 24 hour basic cable network among P12-24. Propelled by breakout hits Laguna Beach Real World, My Super Sweet Sixteen, Making the Band 3 and others, MTV cl;aims to have produced seven of the top 10 rated basic cable series for the year P12-34.
The broadcaster adds that MTVs success in 2005 extended well beyond the TV screen as its online, broadband and multiplatform initiatives connected with larger audiences than ever before. MTV.com posted its highest average monthly unique visitors ever, up 30 per cent from last year.
2005 also saw the launch of MTVs first broadband network, MTV Overdrive in April. Since its launch, MTV Overdrive claims to have generated more than 125 million streams of unique MTV content including breakout music events My VMAs and the premiere of Unplugged: Alicia Keys continuously updated MTV News programming, plus companion programming for hits Laguna Beach, Made and more.
MTV Networks Music Group president entertainment Brian Graden says, “2005 was a record breaking year that further solidified the success of our multiplatform approach to programming. Our core audience demands entertainment and information from a variety of media, and our goal is to continue to connect with viewers across every screen in the house.
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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.
