Silver Spring, MD/Singapore - Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arjan Hoekstra as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Hoekstra will be responsible for developing the overall strategies for DNAP’s business to drive revenue across ad and affiliate sales, build the portfolio’s core brands and look for partnerships to drive the content and profile of DNAP within the … [Read more...] about Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
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A+E Networks announces five new appointments
New York, U.S - A+E Networks has announced four key promotions and one new position in its programming and original content groups, ramping up the programming division under new President & CEO, Nancy Dubuc. Robert DeBitetto has been appointed President, Brand Strategy, Business Development, A+E Studios. Also, three programming and development heads are promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager: Dirk Hoogstra for History and H2; David McKillop for … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces five new appointments
A+E Networks appoints Pooja Nirmal Kant as new Senior Manager, International Content Sales, Asia
A+E Networks’ has appointed Pooja Nirmal Kant as its new Senior Manager, International Content Sales, Asia. Ms. Based in Singapore, Ms. Kant will report to Ling Sze Gan, Senior Director, International Content Sales, Asia, effective June 3. Prior to working in A+E Networks, Kant worked at The Walt Disney as Assistant Manager, Sales Development, handling various aspects of sales distribution and management. The announcement was made by Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Pooja Nirmal Kant as new Senior Manager, International Content Sales, Asia
CNN’s Andrew Demaria to oversee Digital team in Asia
CNN International announced that Andrew Demaria, Head of CNN Travel, will be expanding his management role to include oversight of the Digital team in Asia. The appointment will put Demaria in charge of both the cnn.com news team around the region as well as the international Travel team, effective in June. Nick Wrenn, Vice President of Digital Services for CNN International, said Demaria was a natural fit for the expanded role. “Andrew has great experience at CNN having worked in Asia and … [Read more...] about CNN’s Andrew Demaria to oversee Digital team in Asia
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Youssif as Chief Operating Office (COO) of ABS and President & Managing Director of the Middle East. As ABS’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Youssif will be responsible for global sales and revenue for the company as well as directly managing business development for the Middle East region. Mr Youssif previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of YahLive and as the Chief Commercial Officer … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
Alec Baldwin to host NGC’s “Night of Exploration”
Washington, U.S – National Geographic Channels (NGC) has announced that beginning June 14, Alec Baldwin will be the on-air host for the channel's weekly Night of Exploration programming block. Baldwin will appear as host for Night of Exploration in the United States and globally in 171 countries and 38 languages. Baldwin's on-camera hosting duties begin with Crossing the Ice, which follows two Australian adventurers as they attempt to become the first to tackle the perilous journey … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin to host NGC’s “Night of Exploration”