Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Julie Petersen as vice president, research. She will be based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore, reporting to Kevin Dickie, senior vice president, content group. Heading up the research department for DNAP in Asia Pacific, Petersen will oversee all broadcast, marketing, brand and internet research for DNAP. Additionally, she will plan and direct policies, objectives, and initiatives across the region, working … [Read more...] about DNAP appoints new VP of research
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Crossing creative borders
Tokyo – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, production company Bang Singapore and Japanese public broadcaster NHK, are co-producing a documentary that examines how Japan is recovering from the March 11 natural disaster. The programme follows Japanese Hollywood actor Ken Watanabe, as he witnesses the recovery taking place in the communities and areas affected by the earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011. An international co-production, the creative process included the … [Read more...] about Crossing creative borders
Discovery goes retail
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) is launching international retail destinations and e-commerce websites for Discovery Expedition, the new lifestyle and outdoor apparel brand for men ages 20 to 45. DEI will execute a three-pronged retail strategy: an e-commerce platform, store-in-store concepts and flagship stores across Asia-Pacific and Europe. In Asia-Pacific, a dedicated website, flagship retail outlets and shop-in-shops will launch simultaneously in early 2012 across China, Korea and … [Read more...] about Discovery goes retail
DNAP caters to Tamil audience
New Delhi – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the launch of Discovery Channel Tamil in India. A dedicated 24-hour channel in Tamil language, it targets Tamil viewers in Tamil Nadu and the rest of the country. With this launch, DNAP expands its portfolio to seven channels in India – the flagship Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery HD World and Discovery Channel Tamil. Commencing from August 15, Discovery Channel Tamil … [Read more...] about DNAP caters to Tamil audience
Japan discovers 3D VOD
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced it will start distributing 3D programmes in Japan for the first time. 3D content will be made available through J:COM On Demand, a VOD service operated by Jupiter Telecom, and LISMO Video Store, operated by KDDI. “This 3D content offering provides viewers with a ‘closest to real’ viewing experience from the comfort of their own homes. It is a small initial step, but I am excited that we have begun moving into … [Read more...] about Japan discovers 3D VOD
New members for CASBAA Board
Hong Kong - CASBAA has announced the election of three industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific; Janice H. Y. Lee, executive vice president, PCCW; and, Steve Marcopoto, president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific. Keaveny, Lee and Marcopoto join CASBAA’s highly experienced Board of Directors, including representatives from Comcast International Media Group NBC … [Read more...] about New members for CASBAA Board
