MTV

MTV

Founded
August 1, 1981

Type
Cable Television Channel

Country
United States

Parent
ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks

Founders
Bob Pittman, Les Garland, John Sykes, Robert W. Pittman, and Tom Freston

Key People
Chris McCarthy (President)

Services
Music videos, reality shows, documentaries, news specials, and pop culture programming.

Description
MTV, which stands for Music Television, revolutionized the music industry by introducing music videos as a new form of artistic expression and a primary way to promote songs and artists. It became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s and 1990s. Over time, the channel has broadened its content to include reality shows, documentaries, and other pop culture programming, sometimes sparking controversy and debate.