International Media Distribution

International Media Distribution (IMD) (formerly International Networks), a division of NBCUniversal, is a leading provider of in-language networks which facilitates the distribution of Asian, European, Middle Eastern and Hispanic channels and Video On Demand services across all platforms including, cable, satellite and OTT.

In 1998, the company began offering a tier of premium networks featuring various channels from around the world.

On April 9, 2008, AZN television ceased operations as Comcast decided to shut down the channel due to distribution and advertising difficulties.

The re-brand was undertaken to reflect the growth of the company and to emphasize the focus which is now on the distribution of premium international channels from around the world.

International Media Distribution’s portfolio includes over 50 networks from across the world including: Arabic Chinese Filipino French German Greek Italian Japanese Korean Polish Russian South Asian Spanish Vietnamese

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