The MCPS-PRS Alliance
MTV Networks Europe
20 July 2007
MUSIC ALLIANCE AND MTV NETWORKS EUROPE SIGN NEW DEAL
The MCPS-PRS Alliance and MTV Networks Europe (“MTV”) have agreed a new blanket TV licence. This is the first time that 
MTV will have a joint MCPS-PRS agreement for TV and it replaces all previous separate MCPS and PRS agreements.
The significant deal – which is effective immediately – covers the use of the Alliance’s 10 million musical works across 35 of MTV Networks’ portfolio of TV channels broadcast from the UK across Europe.
The new agreement also covers the reproduction of music into long-form programming, extending rights previously licensed by MCPS. The level of licence fees agreed reflects the broader scope of the blanket licence.
Andrew Shaw, the Alliance’s Managing Director of Broadcast & Online said: “Signing such a deal with MTV Networks Europe, one of the biggest operators in the international multi-channel market, is a significant move for all parties. It’s a wide ranging deal whose scope is consistent with our strategy of simplifying the licensing process for broadcasters. As the content business continues to change rapidly, we’re delighted to have agreed a deal with MTV that supports their continued development across Europe.”
Roger James, Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, MTV Networks UK, Ireland & International added: “I am extremely pleased that MTV Networks has successfully negotiated this blanket deal with the MCPS-PRS Alliance. This landmark deal will for the first time, grant us wide-ranging access to the Alliance’s entire catalogue across our portfolio of channels in Europe and underlines the Company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our relationship with the publishers and collecting societies in general.”
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CONTACT:
Press Office or Sao Bui-Van
MCPS-PRS Alliance Vice President, Communications MTV Networks UK & Ireland
Tel: 020 7306 4777 Tel: 020 7284 6343
press@mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk sao.bui-van@mtvne.com
Notes to editors
The MCPS-PRS Alliance
MCPS and PRS are the not-for-profit UK collecting societies that ensure composers, songwriters and publishers are paid royalties when their music is used: from live performance to TV and radio, CDs and DVDs, downloads, streams and everything in between. Royalties create a future for music by supporting creators while they continue to write. MCPS and PRS are committed to delivering maximum royalties and world-class service. They work together in an operational alliance to get the best value for the music use of composers and songwriters everywhere. www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk.
About MTV Networks International
MTV Networks International includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV: Music Television, VH1, Nickelodeon, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Flux, Paramount Comedy, Comedy Central, Game One and IFILM. MTV Networks' brands are seen globally in 504.4 million households in 162 countries and 32 languages via 137 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 260 digital media properties. The company's diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, radio, recorded music, licensing & merchandising and two feature film divisions, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. MTV Networks is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).