Anchored on three well-known brands – Star, Fox and National Geographic, Fox One Stop Media (FOSM) represents a diverse channel portfolio that claims more than 500 million cumulative subscribers in Asia and more than a billion cumulative subscribers globally across 28 channel brands. According to the latest PAX Q3 2008 to Q2 2009 release, Fox International Channels reach more viewers in Asia each week than any other international TV advertising network, in which valuable audience groups … [Read more...] about Fox launches One Stop Media
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Fox International Channels execs confirmed
Hong Kong – Amidst the ongoing restructure between STAR and Fox International Channels Asia (FICA), some senior executives appointments and relocations have been confirmed. Ward Platt, president of Fox International Channels Asia, relocates to Hong Kong from Tokyo. Avi Himatsinghani relocates to Singapore to assume the role of senior vice president and general manager ASEAN, Fox International Channels Asia. He will oversee operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels execs confirmed
Still too early to comment – STAR
Hong Kong – Spokespeople at STAR Group in Hong Kong say it’s still too early to comment on continued speculation about a restructure within NewsCorp. It is understood that NewsCorp has been conducting an internal review of, not just STAR Group, but its entire operations in the region. A number of possibilities are believed to be being considered, including increased localization in certain markets, and some consolidation or integration with Fox International Channels within the … [Read more...] about Still too early to comment – STAR
Foxtel chief plays down FTA multichannel threat
With Ten Network poised to launch its 24-hour sports channel, One, the chief executive of dominant pay-TV operator Foxtel has played down its impact on the Fox Sports channels. Kim Williams, Foxtel chief executive, told press that he welcomed the competition, and that, given the current economic crisis, he did not expect sports rights costs to escalate dramatically. Australia's free-to-air networks are entering the multichannel space via the Freeview platform, with a total of 15 channels … [Read more...] about Foxtel chief plays down FTA multichannel threat
STAR veteran Vidyasagar quits after 14 years
STAR India veteran Ajay Vidyasagar, president - content and new media, is leaving the network after 14 years. Vidyasagar joined STAR in 1996, looking after ad sales and marketing under then chief Peter Mukerjea. He was also commercial director at Channel [V], heading the regional channel when STAR acquired Vijay TV. He then moved to head the marketing team of first content and communication, and later added new media to his repertoire too. In his role as New Media Head, Vidyasagar had looked … [Read more...] about STAR veteran Vidyasagar quits after 14 years
Power rolling out across Asia and the Middle East
London - Producer and distributor Power has recently confirmed a pan-regional deal with NBC Universal (Asia) across 23 territories. Titles included in the deal, which amount to almost 50 hours from Power's co-production slate are the 13 part action-adventure series Crusoe, which recently aired on NBC in the US and The Day of the Triffids, the epic apocalyptic drama currently filming in the UK for the BBC. The pan regional deal follows the pan regional output deal secured with Fox Middle East in … [Read more...] about Power rolling out across Asia and the Middle East