MTV Networks hires youth expert

MTV Networks Asia Pacific has named Ian Stewart vice-president, research and planning, in a bid to enhance its youth strategy across its MTV, Nickelodeon and VH-1 brands in the region. <BR><BR> Joining MTV Networks from Synovate's Filter Group, a youth marketing research centre he co-founded, Stewart will report to Chris Steward (pictured) who returned to the network as executive VP advertising sales following the sudden departure of Toby Hayward in July this year.