Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced plans to launch Australia’s only children’s channel dedicated solely to education for primary school aged kids. Discovery Kids lets children explore their awesome world and ignites their natural curiosity by providing content that is fun and educational. It offers our young viewers a world of endless possibilities, fascinating insights and real life young heroes to take them on adventures around the globe – it’s positive, … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids to launch in Australia on Foxtel
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Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) celebrates a significant milestone in 2014, marking 20 years since Discovery Channel was launched in the region, with the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia among the first countries to receive the network. DNAP’s portfolio of eight channels reaches 596 million cumulative subscribers across the Asia-Pacific region, in 36 countries and territories, with content offered across 48 feeds and 15 languages as of May 6, 2014. To kick-off its … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Nilesh Zaveri as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Corporate Operations, effective April 28. In his new role, Zaveri will provide strategic financial and corporate operations leadership, oversee all aspects of financial management for DNAP, and lead the interface and execution of key business decisions. Zaveri joins Discovery from Fox Sports Asia (a 21st Century Fox company), where he held the … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Rahul Johri promoted at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has promoted Rahul Johri to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia. Johri will continue to spearhead the operations and overall growth strategy of DNAP’s portfolio in the South Asian region, as well as lead and manage the advertising sales and solutions deals for the pan-regional business with a focus on expanding distribution and growing … [Read more...] about Rahul Johri promoted at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific partners with Red Bull Media House
Salzburg, Austria / Gurgaon, India – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has entered into partnership with Red Bull Media House on the Indian Subcontinent. The partnership will focus on bringing differentiated and compelling factual and lifestyle programming across a variety of genres. Highlights of the partnership include exclusive rights to the film Where the Trail Ends, a global cycling spectacle shot over three years with pioneering pro mountain bikers, and the groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific partners with Red Bull Media House
Discovery partners WASU Group for new digital channel
Beijing – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced a content partnership with WASU Digital TV Media Group for WASU’s new 24/7 digital subscription channel, Qiu Suo, on March 20. The announcement was made in Beijing, China by WASU and Discovery in conjunction with the China Content Broadcasting Network Conference. Discovery has invested steadily and significantly in its global content engine and international business for 25 years. In the deal, Discovery will serve as a channel and … [Read more...] about Discovery partners WASU Group for new digital channel