Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced the launch of a Discovery Kids weekend programming block on Discovery Channel in major markets across the region starting this April. The one-hour block will launch on Discovery Channel in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand in April and in Japan in July. Discovery Channel launched a Discovery Kids block in India on January 24 this year. The Discovery Kids block will air every Saturday and Sunday in Southeast Asia, Taiwan … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel launches Discovery Kids
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DNAP appoints Rekha Mahendran as VP, Legal Affairs
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has announced the appointment of Rekha Mahendran as vice president, legal affairs. Based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore, Mahendran will head up the legal department in Asia-Pacific. Acting as regional counsel, she is tasked with overseeing and providing guidance on all legal matters pertaining to the company’s business such as channel carriage and distribution, strategic corporate acquisitions and joint ventures. … [Read more...] about DNAP appoints Rekha Mahendran as VP, Legal Affairs
DNAP appoints Rekha Mahendran as VP, Legal Affairs
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has announced the appointment of Rekha Mahendran as vice president, legal affairs. Based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore, Mahendran will head up the legal department in Asia-Pacific. Acting as regional counsel, she is tasked with overseeing and providing guidance on all legal matters pertaining to the company’s business such as channel carriage and distribution, strategic corporate acquisitions and joint ventures. … [Read more...] about DNAP appoints Rekha Mahendran as VP, Legal Affairs
No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia Pacific is not believed to be seeking an immediate replacement for senior vice president revenue Mark Whitehead following his resignation on 18 February 2009. "Mark is serving out his notice at this moment; at this time, the regional advertising sales team will report into me. We have a strong regional advertising sales team and I'm confident in their ability to continue to drive our business," said DNAP's executive vice president and managing director Tom … [Read more...] about No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery
Bhavneet Singh joins Viacom18 board
London/Mumbai - Viacom18, the Viacom and Network18 joint venture in India, announced the appointment of Bhavneet Singh, managing director and executive vice president, emerging markets, MTV Networks International (MTVNI), to its management team and board of directors. Singh replaces Amit Jain, who has moved on to handle special projects within MTVNI. As managing director, emerging markets, MTVNI, Singh is responsible for the management and direction of MTVNI's portfolio of entertainment brands … [Read more...] about Bhavneet Singh joins Viacom18 board
Kunal Dasgupta leaves Multi Screen
Mumbai - Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) television networks business in India, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen), announced that its chief executive officer Kunal Dasgupta is resigning from the company for personal reasons. The announcement was made by SPTI's president, international networks, Andy Kaplan. The Multi Screen Board has appointed Man Jit Singh, chairman of the board of Multi Screen, to assume Dasgupta's CEO duties on an interim basis, and Singh will … [Read more...] about Kunal Dasgupta leaves Multi Screen