Hong Kong – To boost its effectiveness as an advocate of multichannel TV advertising, the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of Jenny Setnicker as Head, Advertising Development. Based in Singapore, Setnicker will be responsible for promoting the benefits of multichannel advertising and new investment in the development of data and actionable insights relevant to the multi-channel TV sector in all its forms. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific appoints two to regional communications team
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of Discovery Communications, has appointed Charles Yap as vice president and Wong Ching Yee as manager of its regional communications team. Yap replaces Vice President Melissa Tham who is emigrating to the United States, while Wong replaces Director Charmaine Huet who is dedicating herself to parenthood. Both Yap and Wong will be based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Yap assumes his role on June 11 while Wong … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific appoints two to regional communications team
Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the five winners of the Discovery Channel Korea First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Korea initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Korean filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Korea is a partnership between DNAP and the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of the ‘Korean … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of Discovery Communications, will feature in Discovery Channel’s Revealed: Malaysia’s Majesty – Twice A King, a one-hour documentary that chronicles the installation of DYMM Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah as Malaysia's 14th King, as part of a renewed partnership with Tourism Malaysia. The documentary is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere on Discovery Channel in Malaysia and across … [Read more...] about Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Discovery expands in the Philippines
Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
A nation’s comeback
Tokyo – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) recently presented the finished films for their Rebuilding Japan initiative at a special international media screening event in Tokyo, attended by the local filmmakers and personalities involved in the project. The series tells inspirational stories on the country’s recovery efforts captured from a Japanese point of view. From tradition to technology and manufacturing to motorsports, Rebuilding Japan features six half-hour episodes woven … [Read more...] about A nation’s comeback
