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
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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
Discovery Kids debut in Asia
Mumbai – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced that it is launching Discovery Kids in the region, starting with India, Indonesia and the Philippines as the first markets. Discovery Kids seeks to entertain and educate children with content that triggers their curiosity and helps to develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills, bringing families together by promoting co-viewing with parents. The target audience for Discovery Kids is children aged from four to twelve … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids debut in Asia
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
DNAP appoints new VP of research
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Julie Petersen as vice president, research. She will be based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore, reporting to Kevin Dickie, senior vice president, content group. Heading up the research department for DNAP in Asia Pacific, Petersen will oversee all broadcast, marketing, brand and internet research for DNAP. Additionally, she will plan and direct policies, objectives, and initiatives across the region, working … [Read more...] about DNAP appoints new VP of research
Discovery goes retail
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) is launching international retail destinations and e-commerce websites for Discovery Expedition, the new lifestyle and outdoor apparel brand for men ages 20 to 45. DEI will execute a three-pronged retail strategy: an e-commerce platform, store-in-store concepts and flagship stores across Asia-Pacific and Europe. In Asia-Pacific, a dedicated website, flagship retail outlets and shop-in-shops will launch simultaneously in early 2012 across China, Korea and … [Read more...] about Discovery goes retail