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Viacom to Sell Company That Created 'Rock Band'

CEO Philippe Dauman predicts further TV advertising improvements, eyes digital dollars and doesn't worry about cord cutting

NEW YORK - Viacom Inc. said Thursday it plans to sell Harmonix, the developer of the Rock Band music video game franchise it acquired in 2006, which has been a drag on its financials due to continuing losses and slumping sales for music games.