Singapore – In keeping with its ambition to expand and transform the business, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has appointed Shavkat Berdiev as Vice President and General Manager of Southeast Asia. Shavkat will focus on accelerating growth of the business and brands toward a true convergent media and entertainment company. He will also be responsible for refreshing Discovery’s suite of products to deliver more compelling content to younger audiences. Based in Singapore, Shavkat will report … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints Shavkat Berdiev
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GRB Entertainment announces sales to Asia
Sherman Oaks, CA - Entertainment announced sales to Discovery Asia-Pacific, Hubu Media, and Looking Glass International for a variety of titles spanning lifestyle, wildlife, and sports. Discovery Asia-Pacific acquired Hayden Quinn for Central and South Asia, India territory, and New Zealand, an extraordinary culinary adventure through South Africa with the titular Hayden Quinn. Watch as the celebrity cook and Masterchef Australia contestant learns the culture, meets locals, and cooks the best … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment announces sales to Asia
POPS Worldwide partners Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – A destination for digitally-connected women in Vietnam, Her Voice, is home to a strong lineup of newly produced content by POPS Worldwide and localized or adapted content from TLC, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s (DNAP) leading lifestyle channel in Southeast Asia. Available on YouTube to viewers in Vietnam, Her Voice’s curated selection of scripted and unscripted programming will inspire, inform and entertain women to help them tackle their everyday … [Read more...] about POPS Worldwide partners Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery builds leadership team
Singapore – Discovery announced it is strengthening its central Corporate Leadership Team in Asia Pacific with key appointments. Operating leadership remains with the company’s five market clusters announced earlier in year. The move adds innovative, world-class capabilities and resources to accelerate the company’s stated ambition to evolve from a traditional linear pay-tv to a true convergent media and entertainment business across market clusters in Asia. The new executives bring … [Read more...] about Discovery builds leadership team
Illegal Wildlife Trade in Asia
Hanoi, Vietnam - In support of an ongoing commitment to save the world’s most endangered species, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced the launch of an originally created public service announcement. Narrated by actor Edward Norton, the public service announcement will air on Discovery’s channels across Asia Pacific to help raise awareness and stem the illegal trade of endangered species products. Discovery first revealed this public service announcement at the Convention on … [Read more...] about Illegal Wildlife Trade in Asia
Discovery communications announce new project
San Francisco/Singapore – Discovery Communications announced a historic partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) through which Discovery will fund and help conserve nearly 1 million acres of protected habitat in India and Bhutan to protect and increase the wild tiger population. David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications, who made the announcement says, “Discovery is a purpose-driven company, and for more than 30 years we’ve had cameras in every corner of the globe, from … [Read more...] about Discovery communications announce new project