In 2013 Viacom took full control of the channel after Telecom Italia Media sold its 51% share. broadbandtvnews.com, "Notizie, gossip, foto e news su MTV". In Fall 2013, Viacom International Media Networks announced it would relaunch its MTV channels globally with a new on-air identity. google_ad_height = 90; VIMN stated its commitment to the region stating its other MTV channels and brands such as VH1, Nickelodeon and the newly localized Comedy Central will continue to broadcast across Russia on cable and digital television providers. In December 2012, both Viacom International Media Networks and ProfMedia announced the closure of MTV Russia. Robert Marc Bakish is an American business executive. However, due to the UK's impending exit from the European Union the company has relocated many of its broadcasting licences from the UK to regulators based in the Czech Republic (RRTV) and the Netherlands [13] . Since January 2010, MTV Networks Europe has started to rebrand its localized websites featuring a standard website for each region. On 1 July 2011 MTV Networks Europe will rebrand its network across Europe and globally. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. [29] This does not affect the Greek Nickelodeon service. This branding made use of a standardized logo, idents and promos[7] (except MTV US, MTV Canada and MTV Brazil). On 12 September 2013 VIMN Europe announced it has gained 100% ownership of MTV Italia and associated channels from Telecom Italia. MTV Networks Europe is primarily based in London and Warsaw while also hosting a number of local offices throughout Europe, including Paris, Stockholm, Dublin and Prague. TMF Flanders in Belgium currently broadcasts as the only TMF channel. Viacom International Media Networks (Europe), Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) Divisions, Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) Brands, whttp://www.vbs-media.com/downloads/Our_Network.pdf, "Corporate Information | VIACOM PRESS". [16] From 4 April 2011 TMF was gradually replaced by Kindernet and where the channel was only available online from the former TMF.nl website. In the past, the majority of MTV's channels were regulated by authorities based in the UK (Ofcom and Poland (The National Broadcasting Council). MTV Networks Europe is primarily based in London while also hosting a number of local offices throughout Europe, including Paris and Stockholm. From 1997, MTV Networks Europe established its regionalisation strategy launching localised channels across many European countries/regions. [8][9] As of November 8, 2010 MTV launched is third phase of idents.[10]. MTV would also launch MTV Creative, another initiative to coincide with MTV Bump. The unit is no longer used, Viacom International Media Networks is now working in five operating units. web.archive.org, http://north.viacom.com/company/viacom/contacts/, "Viacom International - Viacom Corporate". All pan-European channels and channels broadcasting in the Czech Republic and Poland are licenced by RRTV.[12]. Overtime, MTV Europe gradually produced its own on-air identity throughout the 1990s. MTV also launched MTV Art Breaks where creative viewers can create special MTV idents. Both channels have been replaced by MTV Europe for the time being. Whilst all the localized Comedy Central channels will be operated from Amsterdam. Following the merger of MTV Networks New Zealand and MTV Networks Australia operations into one network based in Sydney in 2010, MTV (Australia & New Zealand) and its sister brand Comedy Central (New Zealand only) were placed under VIMN's - Viacom International Media Networks UK, Ireland, Australia, Central Eastern Europe and International Content Distribution. On 1 July 2009 all 64 MTV channels globally began to share the same on-air branding. [19] MTV Russia is one of the most widely distributed channels in the Russian Federation and was previously rated the most watched channel in the territory.