Singapore - Cheah Chee Kong (CheeK), a media veteran with close to 20 years of experience in entertainment, films and television production in Asia, has been named head of content, creative and marketing of Asia Pacific for Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. In this new role, CheeK will be responsible for developing and executing programming strategies, original productions, setting the creative direction and marketing for Scripps’ channels in the region: Asian Food Channel, … [Read more...] about Scripps names Head of Content and Marketing for Asia Pacific
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Nine Entertainment Co to acquire 100% of Mi9
Sydney, Australia - Nine Entertainment Co (NEC) CEO David Gyngell has announced that terms had been agreed with Microsoft to acquire its 50% share of Mi9, an expansion of the ninemsn business. “From 1 November, NEC will take control of Mi9. This agreement will see Mi9 continue to provide market leading digital solutions to Australian consumers and advertisers,” he said. As part of the arrangement, Microsoft has signed a long term strategic partnership agreement, whereby Mi9 … [Read more...] about Nine Entertainment Co to acquire 100% of Mi9
BREAKING: Public protest initiated in aftermath of HKTV’s FTA licence rejection
More than 7,000 people have pledged online their support for and presence at the public protest against the Hong Kong government's decision not to award HKTV a free-to-air licence. The two Facebook posts invite supporters of the network to join in on either of two protest routes on Sunday, October 20, 2013. The first requests supporters to assemble at Central Pier 9, dressed in black, and the second parade calls for support at East Point Road. There is no indication that either of … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Public protest initiated in aftermath of HKTV’s FTA licence rejection
AFC to premiere new cooking programme “Tea Twist”
Singapore – On October 18, 2013, the Asian Food Channel (AFC), part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family of lifestyle networks, will premiere a brand new cooking programme filmed in Malaysia called Tea Twist. The programme, which features local Malaysian chef, Nik Michael Imran, will air regionally across Asia to AFC viewers in twelve different territories. The sixâ€part series, which is produced in collaboration with Unilever Malaysia, features Chef Nik creating … [Read more...] about AFC to premiere new cooking programme “Tea Twist”
beIN SPORT launches on SkyCable in the Philippines
Manila – Global sports broadcaster beIN SPORT has announced the inaugural launch of two sports channels on the Philippines’ biggest cable television provider, SkyCable, highlighted by a strong line-up of stellar football and sports content in high-definition. Filipino football fans can enjoy the first-ever 24-hour channel covering the Barclays Premier League in the Philippines on beIN SPORT 3 Premier League HD, in addition to compelling and premium LIVE content in the … [Read more...] about beIN SPORT launches on SkyCable in the Philippines
FRANCE 24 to launch on DD DIRECT + and DISH TV
FRANCE 24 has concluded a new distribution agreement in India and will be available on free-to-air DTH service DD DIRECT +. Owned by public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, the platform will begin broadcasting the FRANCE 24 English version on November 1, 2013.FRANCE 24 will also be available on DISH TV basic offer, the No 1 private satellite operator in the country. One in every four Indian televised households can now access FRANCE 24 and a special operation will take place in New Delhi in … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 to launch on DD DIRECT + and DISH TV