Viacom promotes Kurz

Viacom International Media Networks has promoted research executive Christian Kurz to the position of vice president, research, insights and reporting for VIMN.

Kurz was previously in charge of Nickelodeon’s international research efforts but will now cover VIMN brands including MTV and Comedy Central. He is based in New York and reports to Willem Schelling, senior vice president, VIMN brand management and operations.

“Research is an integral part of everything we do, and the expansion of Christian’s role reflects our ongoing commitment to knowing our audience and better serving them across every demo and platform around the world,” said Schelling.