Head of Emerging Brands & Revenue in Place at VIMN

NEW YORK: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Michael D. Armstrong as executive VP and general manager of revenue and emerging brands.

In this role, Armstrong adds oversight of international program sales and affiliate sales to his responsibilities. Armstrong will continue to manage the development and expansion of BET, Paramount Channel and Spike internationally, as well as oversee VIMN’s ad sales division, Viacom Velocity International.

Now, Arran Tindall, the senior VP of commercial and content distribution, will step up to lead international affiliate sales. Tindall and Caroline Beaton, the senior VP of international program and format sales, will both report to Armstrong.

“Michael is an innovator and strategic thinker who has spearheaded the growth and expansion of Viacom internationally across multiple lines of business and brands,” said David Lynn, the president and CEO of VIMN. “In his new role, Michael will now oversee two more key areas of our business, managing a strong team of leaders who will continue to drive the day-to-day activities under his overall strategic guidance.”

Armstrong first joined the company in 1998 and has held a range of sales and affiliate marketing roles for brands, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CMT in both the New York and Chicago offices.