Viacom renews carriage deal with Cox cable


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Michelle Clancy

| 31 May 2016




Viacom has inked a renewed carriage deal with US cable MSO Cox Communications.




spongebobThe agreement includes carriage of 22 Viacom channels, including SpongeBob SquarePants’ outlet Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, and premium network Epix. Cox subscribers will have access to an expanded selection of on-demand, full-length programming across all platforms, including television and mobile devices. The terms of the deal have not been announced.

“Cox has consistently been a leader in offering advanced features and services to their subscribers, and Viacom's networks are favourites among those audiences who consume programming on digital devices, whenever and wherever they choose,” said Viacom executive chairman and CEO Philippe Dauman. “Viacom and Cox have worked together for many years to provide industry-leading offerings, and are pleased to continue our strong relationship for many years to come.”

The news comes as the media giant’s leadership continues a throwdown battle for control of the company. But, trouble at the top hasn’t hampered core business: Viacom signed a renewed carriage agreement with another major TV distributor, DISH Network, last month.