Singapore – DIVA Universal’s original unscripted reality show, Hot Guys Who Cook, will return with a second installment on December 3, at 7pm. The format, produced by NBCUniversal International Television Production Asia, will feature three half-hour episodes on DIVA Universal across 20 countries in Asia. The series will see nine good looking guys from all around Asia, with three of them pitting against one another in each episode to win the favour of a mystery judge or risk having … [Read more...] about Hot Guys Who Cook returns on December 3
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NBCUniversal rolls out advertiser-targeted campaign
Singapore – NBCUniversal, with a bouquet of four female-centric international entertainment channels in Asia – DIVA Universal, E!, Style and Universal Channel – has launched a new campaign targeted at advertisers and platform partners to reinforce the message that it is the vehicle for them to connect with women. Positioning itself as the only network with a diverse portfolio that is women-centric, NBCUniversal has launched the NBCUniversal Truth campaign in Asia to offer … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal rolls out advertiser-targeted campaign
UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has appointed Ramez Sheikh as Vice President, Network Development & Distribution, for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore and effective immediately, Sheikh will report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Sheikh joins UNI, Asia Pacific to grow the distribution of UNI’s portfolio of channel brands—E! Entertainment Television, Style, DIVA Universal, Universal Channel, Syfy, 13th Street … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
Star-studded fashion reality arrives on DIVA
Singapore – DIVA Universal sets a trend with the latest reality-competition television series, Fashion Star, with supermodel host Elle Macpherson and mentors Nicole Ritchie and Jessica Simpson. Fashion Star is the first of its kind to bring clothes from the Fashion Star Runway to the stores of H&M, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue the next day, after its episode airs in the US. The show will feature 14 fashion designers vying for the attention of fashion buyers from the three major … [Read more...] about Star-studded fashion reality arrives on DIVA
DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold
Singapore - DIVA Universal, the leading English-language general entertainment channel in Southeast Asia is growing from strength to strength in the region and gaining a bigger share of audiences and top show ratings. While key competition has seen a downturn in ratings in the first five months of this year, DIVA has gained a 34% growth in average ratings year on year among Astro 4+ viewers, according to Nielsen in Malaysia, showing that audiences are moving to DIVA Universal for entertainment. … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold