The Olympic Channel and Discovery Communications today unveiled a new partnership to engage a new, younger and wider audience in Europe with the Olympic Movement, bringing to life the inspiring human stories of ambition, sacrifice and achievement all year round across more screens. The agreement covers 50 markets in Europe and will advance the shared ambition to further amplify Eurosport’s live coverage of the Olympic Games with compelling content that connects more audiences with the … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel collaborates with Discovery
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Exclusive cycling on Eurosport
Singapore – Eurosport remains the place to be for all passionate cycling fans. Exclusive and extended Giro d’Italia coverage and additional races have been confirmed from 2017, meaning cycling fans can enjoy over 200 days of live cycling on Eurosport in 2017. The news follows a new long-term agreement covering all major Italian races, Flanders Classics and a number of Tour events around the world. The races form part of an unrivalled calendar of cycling on Eurosport, including all … [Read more...] about Exclusive cycling on Eurosport
Eurosport secures exclusive rights
Singapore - Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports destination, announces that it has secured exclusive rights for the EFL Cup 2016/17 in Malaysia and Brunei on Astro. The agreement includes the rights to the remaining 11 matches featuring a match-up between the qualifying teams. Licensed from MP & Silva, the official rights holder and distributor in Asia, the EFL Cup will showcase a number of exciting ties on Eurosport. Airing in October, Round Four will see Malaysia … [Read more...] about Eurosport secures exclusive rights
Genre update: Sports Channel
Parent brand: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports 3, FOX Sports News and foxsportsasia.com Ownership in Asia: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Senior executive for Asia: Simeon Dawes, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales & Partnerships, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and Managing Director of HKSEA and the Middle East Channel description: FOX Sports broadcasts top-tier football from the Bundesliga, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, to top-tier sports like … [Read more...] about Genre update: Sports Channel
Eurosport rights for Six Nations Championship
Singapore- Eurosport has announced a new agreement to expand its rights to show the upcoming Six Nations Championship, the premier international rugby union competition in the northern hemisphere, to fans across Asia. The Asia-wide agreement for the 2017 Championship includes a range of exclusive rights and new territories, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, bringing the tournament to more fans on more screens than ever before. The agreement provides … [Read more...] about Eurosport rights for Six Nations Championship
Discovery’s new VP in Asia-Pacific
London/Singapore/Tokyo– Discovery Communications has named Atsushi Saito as Vice President, Advertiser Partnerships for Eurosport in Asia-Pacific, effective 14 March. The announcement was made by Jonathan Davies, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Advertiser Partnerships, to whom Saito will report. In his new role, Saito is tasked to maximise Eurosport’s ad sales efforts in Asia-Pacific by providing innovative and bespoke solutions for clients and developing … [Read more...] about Discovery’s new VP in Asia-Pacific
