Singapore – In September 2013, E! was the No. 1 English pay-TV channel during primetime (out of 40 channels) among women 20-44 and PMEBS. E!’s Fashion Police is the No. 1 English pay-TV broadcast for women 20-44 for the month of September. 11 of the top 20 English GE and lifestyle telecasts among the same audience are from E!, with shows such as E! News and Keeping up with the Kardashians. E! will launch the third of its E! News Asia specials … [Read more...] about E! rated top English pay-TV channel among Singaporean women
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NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
High Heeled Warriors Singapore - Following NBCUniversal’s High Heeled Warriors research roadshow to advertisers and media buyers, the network plans to roll out the inaugural High Heeled Warrior Awards in the next few months. The High Heeled Warrior Awards will recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in Asia who have contributed to society in their industry and community. Nominations for the first three categories will be shortlisted by a panel of judges. The public will be … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
London - Belinda Menendez, President, International Television Distribution and Universal Networks International, announced that Satpal Brainch has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Universal Networks International, effective May 8 Reporting to Menendez, Brainch will be responsible for the overall business strategy of Universal Networks International, with oversight of affiliate sales, ad sales, programming and strategic operations across … [Read more...] about Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
E! ramps up original Asian programming
Singapore – E!, a channel part of NBCUniversal’s portfolio, is boosting its original content line-up with local productions focusing on pop culture topics – from Asian celebrities to the latest in trends, music, television, movies and nightlife. Starting in April with bite-size E! News Asia interstitials (again produced by ActiveTV Asia) to a series of E! Specials covering the most talked about names in Asia, E!’s slate of original programming that’s produced in … [Read more...] about E! ramps up original Asian programming
Court upholds Astro’s US$250m arbitration award from Lippo
Singapore – Singapore's High Court upheld a US$250 million arbitration award to Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan’s Astro All Asia Networks against its former Indonesian business partner Lippo Group over a failed pay-TV venture. Astro had back in 2005 formed a joint venture with First Media and other affiliates of the Lippo Group to establish a pay-TV business in Indonesia. The joint venture was not concluded, and in 2008 Astro commenced arbitration proceedings in Singapore … [Read more...] about Court upholds Astro’s US$250m arbitration award from Lippo
Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
New York – Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live) and Giuliana Rancic (E! News) will be hosting the 61st Annual Miss Universe Competition on December 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live event, which is televised approximately 190 countries, will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET in the United States with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. “The Miss Universe competition heads to Las Vegas for what will be another exciting show for our fans and … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
