Ratings Spiked Double Digits in Host City of London +35% for 15-34
and +11% for All Individuals Versus Last Year
Fans Drive Social Engagement to New Heights +35% Across All Platforms
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The 2017 MTV EMAs on Sunday, 12 November, 2017 proved to
be the world's biggest night in music. Across all markets where audience
information is currently available, the show's ratings grew +7% and
for all individuals and +9% for 15-34 versus the previous year.
There were significant ratings spikes in Spain, Africa, New Zealand,
Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and South Africa. In this year's host market,
the UK ratings were up double digits for all individuals (+11%) and
15-34 (+36%).
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Host Rita Ora opens the 2017 MTV EMA rocking diamonds and a bathrobe. (Photo: Business Wire)
"We're thrilled fans were drawn to the star power of this year's EMAs
and grateful to London, a world-class city that saw artists from every
corner of the world join together for the biggest celebration of music,"
said Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Global Entertainment
Group, Viacom. "No doubt the star-studded lineup and unprecedented
number of performances from some of the biggest names in music proved
this year's show to be an unmissable event."
On the social front, video streams were up significantly +35% across all
platforms. Additionally, the 2017 EMA It Girls and Social
Squad, made up of a diverse group of music tastemakers, content
creators and influencers from all over the world including US, Germany,
UK, Brazil, Africa, Latin America, Spain, and the Netherlands—together
reached over 36M followers on Instagram alone.
Viewers who tuned in were treated to a stand-out performance by 2017
MTV EMAs host Rita Ora, and electrifying performances
from Eminem, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, Stormzy, The Killers, Kesha,
Liam Payne, Travis Scott, French Montana, and Camila Cabello.
All of the action took place on a state-of-the-art set, a first for any
awards show, comprised of a raised stage and 20 hydraulic lifts.
Meanwhile, U2 performed "Get Out Of Your Own Way" from London's
historic Trafalgar Square and was honored with the night's prestigious
milestone award, Global Icon.
The 2017 MTV EMAs was broadcast LIVE across the globe on
Sunday, 12 November at 8:00PM GMT from the SSE Arena, Wembley in London,
England in partnership with #LondonIsOpen. One of the biggest global
music events of the year that celebrated the hottest artists from around
the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multiplatform
experience across MTV's global networks of more than 60 channels and 300
digital media properties and platforms. The 2017 MTV EMAs
marked a return to London for the first time in 21 years. The 2018
MTV EMAs will take place in Bilbao, Spain.
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multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD,
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Jessica Nicola, 212-846-4043
Vice
President, International Communications
Jessica.Nicola@viacommix.com
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