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   Viacom, WhoSay Announce Partnership

   9:00 pm 4/29/2012

   • by THR Staff

   The agreement allows the two companies to create original content and marketing integrations for Viacom brands, including MTV and VH1.Read more

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   Netflix Erodes Kids' Networks, Syndicated TV Audiences (Study)

   4:30 pm 4/26/2012

   • by Michael O'Connell

   A new report insists that the streaming service only benefits scripted originals and news among traditional TV viewership. Read more

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3. NBC Hires Viacom's George Cheeks As Chief Dealmaker

   8:52 pm 4/19/2012

   • by Lacey Rose

   Beginning this fall, the executive will assume the position of EVP of business operations for both the network and studio.Read more

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   Hotfile Slams MPAA's Interpretation of YouTube Ruling

   7:53 am 4/16/2012

   • by Eriq Gardner

   What did the Second Circuit really say in its recent verdict on Viacom's appeal? Hollywood studios offer a reading. The cyberlocker has its own interpretation. There's no peace in ongoing copyright wars.Read more

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   Court Sides with Viacom, but YouTube Can Celebrate Small Victories (Analysis)

   10:36 am 4/5/2012

   • by Eriq Gardner

   Thursday's decision largely favored Viacom, kicking its massive copyright case down to a district court for further proceedings, but it handed YouTube parent Google enough to proclaim some vindication for its interpretation of the law.Read more

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   Analyst Forecasts Upfront Ad Spending Will Rise in Low- to Mid-Single-Digit Percentage Range

   5:50 am 4/2/2012

   • by Georg Szalai

   Morgan Stanley's Benjamin Swinburne estimates a total broadcast and cable haul of $18.85 billion, up 2.6 percent, expects some networks to hold back inventory and discusses the impact of online video advertising.Read more

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   Hollywood Conglomerate Stocks Rise in First Quarter

   5:22 pm 3/30/2012

   • by Georg Szalai

   NBCUniversal owner Comcast and CBS Corp. were two of the strongest industry performers in the opening period of 2012. Read more

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   Viacom International Unveils Paramount Channel

   8:59 am 3/27/2012

   • by Pamela Rolfe

   The new 24-hour free-to-air movie network will launch first in Spain.Read more

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   Viacom Launches New Blog

   4:57 pm 3/12/2012

   • by Portia Medina

   Promising "info, insights and ideas," the online hub for the corporate parent of MTV, VH1, CMT and Comedy Central will feature contributions by employees and exclusive announcements. Read more

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    Viacom CEO Hints at Plans for Fifth 'Mission: Impossible' Film

    10:57 am 3/8/2012

    • by Daniel Miller

    Asked about the possibility at the shareholder meeting of the Paramount Pictures parent, Philippe Dauman seemed inclined.Read more

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