Viacom Digital Studios, the newly created unit led by president Kelly Day announced a programming slate of new and returning titles on Monday at its NewFronts presentation. New shows in the works include AwesomenessTV’s scripted romantic comedy How to Survive: A Break-Up, starring Eva Gutowski; Black Coffee, BET's…

Viacom said its flagship networks BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon will be added to the free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, which it acquired in January. The company made the announcement and unveiled a slate of digital programming during its second annual NewFronts pitch to media buyers at the…

Comedy Central is celebrating International Women's Day with the launch of all-female sketch comedy series Flaps. The company's international division has partnered with Viacom Digital Studios International to launch the digital short-form series. The nine-part series features a lineup of female comedians, including…

In a consolidation move, Viacom veteran Paula Kaplan will expand her current role as EVP, Talent and Development, Viacom Digital Studios, to also oversee talent for Nickelodeon. Named EVP, Talent and Development, Viacom Digital Studios; and Talent, Nickelodeon, Kaplan will dually report to Brian Robbins, President of…

Viacom is ramping up its slate of digital originals with three new series from Comedy Central International. The digital studio is launching female focused series Bad Cramps and Laughing at Salad and scripted series Waiting. Bad Cramps comes from the mind of Georgie Fuller and Danni Jackson, stars of Comedy Central's…

Viacom Digital Studios has named Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman co-heads of Awesomeness, where they’ll be charged with leading the brand's next stage of growth. Based in New York, Glashow most recently served as chief strategy and distribution officer at Awesomeness following executive roles overseeing content…

Viacom Digital Studios announced a slate of original programming — starring comedians Majah Hype and Nikki Glaser, and Jersey girl Snooki — at the studio’s inaugural Digital Content NewFront presentation. The studio, a major priority for parent Viacom, is looking to re-imagine its brands for a new generation of…

Paula Kaplan has joined Viacom Digital Studios as EVP Talent and Development, where she’ll serve as its face to the creative community and help build its content portfolio. An executive with deep experience in identifying and nurturing talent, Kaplan most recently served as chief talent officer for AwesomenessTV…

Viacom has chosen Kelly Day, a well-traveled digital executive who had been serving as chief business officer at AwesomenessTV, to lead the media company’s new digital studios unit. She will begin her new role on Nov. 20. As ratings erosion and cord-cutting threaten Viacom’s once-invincible portfolio of linear cable…