FOX Sports Asia has entered into a brand new one-year exclusive multimedia and broadcast rights agreement for the second season of Super Fight League, the world’s first mixed martial arts tournament. Promising reach in more than 500 million homes by broadcasting action pack content, the licensed territories include Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia signs agreement with Super Fight League
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Virtuelle Bundesliga South East Asia Qualifier
eGG Network and FOX Sports Asia are calling for the top FIFA 18 players in the region to compete in the Virtuelle Bundesliga South East Asia Qualifier. The champion will get the chance of a lifetime to represent South East Asia to compete with the world’s best FIFA 18 players at the finals in Germany. Register today at egg.network/foxsports as slots are limited to only 256 players. The qualifiers will be held at Battle Arena, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on 10 - 11 February … [Read more...] about Virtuelle Bundesliga South East Asia Qualifier
Fox Sports Asia races to number 1
Singapore– Fox Sports Asia, the Home of the Grand Slams, concluded another successful broadcast of Wimbledon. This year’s tournament’s broadcast on Fox Sports and Fox Sports 2 reached more than 7.7 million fans in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Wimbledon’s strong appeal helped cement Fox Sports once again as the number 1 rated sports channel during the tournament period in metered markets. Most notably, the Gentlemen’s Singles Final, which saw Roger … [Read more...] about Fox Sports Asia races to number 1
FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 4 that it will implement a wide-scale upgrade to its FOX Sports Asia network, effective August 15. The change will see the network rebrand its portfolio of channels which currently include FOX Sports, FOX Sports Plus HD, STAR Sports to FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports 3, all of which will be available in both SD and HD. This change will take effect in all countries across Asia where FOX Sports network channels are … [Read more...] about FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Nilesh Zaveri as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Corporate Operations, effective April 28. In his new role, Zaveri will provide strategic financial and corporate operations leadership, oversee all aspects of financial management for DNAP, and lead the interface and execution of key business decisions. Zaveri joins Discovery from Fox Sports Asia (a 21st Century Fox company), where he held the … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
Los Angeles - Ward Platt has been named Chief Operating Officer of FOX International Channels (FIC) and Chief Executive Officer of the unit’s National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Making the announcement was Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to whom Platt will continue to report. Platt, who previously served as President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for FIC will relocate to Los Angeles and will work across areas in the execution of FIC’s continuing … [Read more...] about Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
