The Pawn Stars in Singapore The Pawn Stars Asia Tour had father-and-son duo visit Tokyo (August 19-21) and Makati in Manila (August 21-24) before coming to Singapore. Following which, they will be travelling to Kuala Lumpur (August 27-28) and New Delhi (August 29-30). At the trade party in Singapore on August 26, 2013, Charles Less, Head of Advertising Sales at A+E Networks Asia, described how Pawn Stars has been a high-performing title for A+E Networks' HISTORY channel. The … [Read more...] about Pawn Stars visit Singapore
A+E
“Duck Dynasty” S4 premiere breaks U.S. cable records
New York – The one-hour premiere of A+E's Duck Dynasty S4 also set a cable record for a nonfiction series telecast among adults 25-54 with 6.3 million viewers in the demo. The episode was watched by 6.3 million adults 18-49 and 3.0 million adults 18-34, becoming the No 1 series telecast in network history among all key demos. The S4 premiere of Duck Dynasty grew by 37% in total viewers, 29% in adults 25-54 and 26% in adults 18-49 versus the … [Read more...] about “Duck Dynasty” S4 premiere breaks U.S. cable records
“MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
Finalist Audra Morrice and Charles Less, Head of Advertising Sales, A+E Networks Asia Singapore-born finalist Audra Morrice received a warm welcome at Lifetime Asia's MasterChef trade event on August 16, 2013, held at Senor Taco at CHIJMES. At the event, Audra said she's a self-confessed "Char Kway Teow" person, reflecting her heritage and her preference from Southeast Asian food despite now residing in Australia. Audra's Asian influences can clearly be seen on MasterChef … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
A+E Networks assumes full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks
New York, U.S./Singapore - A+E Networks has concluded a transaction with Astro Overseas Limited (AOL) to assume full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks, the Singapore-based company formed as a joint venture in 2007. AETN All Asia Networks will be rebranded as A+E Networks Asia. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks. “The transition to full ownership of A+E Networks Asia is a first for our company and marks an important milestone,” said … [Read more...] about A+E Networks assumes full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks
MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the distribution of thelatest offerings from A+E Networks’ Southeast Asia venture - Lifetime and H2. Both the channels are owned by A+E Networks and will be made available in HD across Asia via the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood. “Our relationship with A+E Networks continues to expand and atEncompass, we’re committed to creating the best quality of experience for … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
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