MEDIACOM PARK, N.Y. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mediacom Communications and Viacom today announced the renewal of their
distribution agreement for carriage of Viacom's media networks across
Mediacom's national subscriber base.
In addition to continued carriage of 19 popular Viacom cable networks
and EPIX, Mediacom subscribers will have access to additional
programming across devices, including a substantial increase in free VOD
and expanded TV Everywhere functionality that allows viewers to watch
Viacom programming both in- and out-of-home.
"We appreciate Viacom's willingness to enter into a reasonable agreement
that takes into consideration our consumers' sensitivity to pricing and
the alternative ways content is consumed today," said Rocco B. Commisso,
Mediacom's founder, chairman and CEO.
"Viacom has long been an innovator in the content space," continued
Commisso. "We look forward to providing our customers with the very best
that Viacom has to offer."
"We are pleased to have reached a comprehensive deal with Mediacom that
delivers strong value for our brands and provides even better ways for
Mediacom customers to enjoy their favorite Viacom content," said
Philippe Dauman, Viacom's CEO. "Mediacom has been an outstanding partner
for many years, and we look forward to continuing to grow our businesses
together."
About Mediacom Communications
Mediacom Communications Corporation is the nation's eighth largest cable
television company and one of the leading cable operators focused on
serving the smaller cities in the United States, with a significant
customer concentration in the Midwestern and Southeastern regions.
Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of information,
communications and entertainment services and provides innovative
broadband solutions through its Mediacom Business division. Mediacom
Communications also sells advertising and production services through
its OnMedia division. More information about Mediacom Communications is
available at www.mediacomcable.com.
About Viacom
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling
television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, apps, games,
consumer products, social media and other entertainment content for
audiences in more than 165 countries and territories. Viacom's media
networks, including Nickelodeon, CMT, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, TV
Land, Nick at Nite, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, SPIKE, Logo, BET, CENTRIC,
Channel 5 (UK), Tr3s, Paramount Channel and VIVA, reach a cumulative 3.2
billion television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major
global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com.
Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com
and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.
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Media:
Mediacom:
Thomas J. Larsen, 845-443-2754
tlarsen@mediacomcc.com
or
Viacom:
Jeremy
Zweig, 212-846-7503
jeremy.zweig@viacom.com
Source: Viacom and Mediacom Communications
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