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Viacom Networks Brasil to expand its wings with Vh1 and Logo TV launch
MUMBAI: MTV Networks Latin America, a division of Viacom, has announced the creation of Viacom Networks Brasil (VNB), in an effort to advance its expansion strategy in Brazil.
Viacom Networks Brasil launches its operations with the announcement of two new services — Vh1, the channel that celebrates pop culture, music and entertainment aimed at young adults,and, Logo TV, Latin Americas first general entertainment pay-per-view service for the gay and lesbian community.
The new services will join MTV Networks Latin Americas existing divisions which include the Nickelodeon pay TV service, a suite of digital pay TV services, international program sales and a joint venture with Grupo Abril, which manages and operates MTV Brasil.
VNB will be led by Pierluigi Gazzolo,who will serve as managing director for the company, in addition to his current responsibilities as MTV Networks Latin America managing director, along with his seat on the board of MTV Brasil.
Targeting the 25-49 year-old Brazilian audience, Vh1 will offer a wide variety of programming for young adults that celebrates pop culture and the music of their generation. Logo TV is the first general entertainment TV service in Latin America to target the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) community. The pay-per-view service will launch as a six-hour programming block on 18 November via Sky Brazil.
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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.
