Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced the successful acquisition of exclusive pay-TV rights for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qatar 2011, the continent’s top football event, across its footprint covering 24 countries in Asia. Through this deal, managed by World Sport Group (WSG), the AFC’s exclusive marketing and media partner, fans will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging experience on ESPN STAR Sports with the AFC Asian Cup 2011 available live on multiple … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports scores with AFC Asian Cup 2011 rights acquisition across its footprint
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HD documentary, One Water on Discovery Channel USA
The University of Miami School of Communication Knight Center for International Media and the Discovery Channel Networks Planet Green present the US television premiere of One Water. With captivating music and stunning images, One Water is the story of the many ways water touches human lives around the globe and the struggles some endure for this valuable resource. Airing on the Planet Green Channel, One Water will be a featured program in ‘Blue August’, a month of programming … [Read more...] about HD documentary, One Water on Discovery Channel USA
International Sesame Street now available on Amazon
New York - For the first time ever, Sesame Street fans living in the US can instantly enjoy free episodes of original international co-productions of the television program exclusively on Amazon Video On Demand. Highlights of programs that will be available on Amazon Video On Demand include Takalani Sesame from South Africa, featuring Kami, the world’s first HIV-positive Muppet. Kami’s role is to help promote age-appropriate messages concerning the humanization, de-stigmatization and … [Read more...] about International Sesame Street now available on Amazon
BBC Worldwide Channels appoints Deepak Shourie as Director for South Asia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels announced the appointment of veteran pay-TV and media industry expert, Deepak Shourie, as director, BBC Worldwide Channels, South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Shourie will take on responsibility for BBC Worldwide Channel operations across South Asia, and will spearhead the management of the channels in the region. Shourie comes to BBC Worldwide Channels with extensive experience in the media industry in India. After being the group general manager at Living Media … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels appoints Deepak Shourie as Director for South Asia
Nielsen appoints Gai Le Roy to APAC Vice President of Research
Sydney - The Nielsen Company’s Asia Pacific online division has announced the appointment of Gai Le Roy to the role of vice president research – audience measurement, effective immediately. Le Roy, who has worked in the media research sector for the past 20 years, will spearhead ongoing research and development of Nielsen’s online audience measurement capabilities in the region, working closely with the company’s clients and client management teams to contribute to … [Read more...] about Nielsen appoints Gai Le Roy to APAC Vice President of Research
Food Network whets Asia’s appetites
Channel name: Food Network Asia Ownership in Asia: Scripps Networks Interactive Senior executive for Asia: Greg Moyer, President, Scripps Networks International Hud Woodle, Acting GM, Food Network Asia Greg Ang, Head of Sales Mary Ellen Iwata, VP, Programming Overview: Food Network Asia features premium content from its U.S. counterpart as well as original programming produced for the Asian market. This content – hosted by world– class chefs and culinary experts – makes Food … [Read more...] about Food Network whets Asia’s appetites