Discovery, Inc. announces the appointment of Tony Qiu as Senior Vice President and General Manager – East & Southeast Asia as well as the Head of Global Location Based Entertainment Business for Discovery Networks. Effective immediately, he will oversee all aspects of business development and operational performance across the company’s award-winning portfolio of entertainment brands. Qiu is currently based in China and will relocate to Singapore in his new role. In his duo leadership … [Read more...] about Discovery announces appointment of Tony Qiu as Senior Vice President and General Manager – East & Southeast Asia
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How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Asian economies, from employing large and skilled work forces, investing in local talent and productions, to entertaining and informing the citizens of our countries during these difficult times. And there is no time more important than now for the industry to work together to further support these countries as its people suffer the brunt of what the pandemic is bringing in its wake. Many initiatives across Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
Blue Ant International announces 300 hours of new global sales
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Blue Ant International, a transatlantic distributor of premium content and division of Blue Ant Media, announces from Natpe Miami 2018 that the business continues to broaden its global footprint with more than 300 hours of new sales closed with high-profile, international content providers across linear television, streaming video services and ancillary platforms. Sales Highlights: Scripps Networks Interactive (Asia) acquires two lifestyle fan favourites including Post My … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International announces 300 hours of new global sales
Escapade collaborates with Discovery Networks
Sydney - Escapade’s Head of Sales for UK & USA, Jessica Stonehouse, has secured a deal with Discovery Networks UK & Ireland for Animal Clinic, 18 x 30’ HD, for their UK region and will premiere on their free-to-air channel, Quest Red. Commissioned by RTE, Animal Clinic is an observational documentary series, following the extraordinary work at Ireland’s largest animal charity. The high tech DSPCA clinic in the foothills of Dublin mountains provides emergency care for every kind of … [Read more...] about Escapade collaborates with Discovery Networks
The Ultimate Ocean Expedition is a big hit
The most interesting TV series The Ultimate Ocean Expedition has increased its ratings week after week on Discovery Networks Finland’s flagship channel TV5. The series has reached 700,000 viewers weekly. The hit adventure reality series The Ultimate Ocean Expedition (original title: Atlantin yli) has reached its halfway point, and become a huge hit for the channel. The series has reached over 700,000 viewers weekly and has quadrupled the average share of viewing of the slot. The pre-show … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Ocean Expedition is a big hit
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific goes ASEAN with GOASEAN
Malaysia - Award-winning multi-platform content provider Malaysian company GOASEAN has entered into an agreement with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) to broadcast its programmes across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong on the Discovery Asia channel. This will add another broadcast channel to the multi-platform GOASEAN, the first-ever Southeast-Asia-centric travel lifestyle initiative, enabling GOASEAN's programmes to reach a much wider audience in Asia-Pacific, and attract more tourist … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific goes ASEAN with GOASEAN
