Singapore – A+E Networks Asia has named Rushit Jhaveri as Vice President of Ad Sales & Digital Partnerships. Jhaveri’s appointment will be effective today. Based in A+E Networks’ Asian headquarters in Singapore, he will report to Deputy Managing Director Prem Kamath and Head of Advertising Sales Charles Less. Jhaveri will be responsible for identifying and implementing revenue growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with clients, agencies and distributors across Southeast … [Read more...] about A+E appoints VP of AD Sales
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History® & H2™ to premiere “World Wars”
New York – History & H2 are in post-production on a six-hour special event series, World Wars from Stephen David Entertainment (The Men Who Built America). World Wars will tell the story of three devastating decades of war from the perspective of the unique men who came of age in the trenches and later decided the fate of a world on the brink of disaster. World Wars was filmed in the US and Europe and … [Read more...] about History® & H2™ to premiere “World Wars”
A+E Networks assumes full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks
New York, U.S./Singapore - A+E Networks has concluded a transaction with Astro Overseas Limited (AOL) to assume full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks, the Singapore-based company formed as a joint venture in 2007. AETN All Asia Networks will be rebranded as A+E Networks Asia. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks. “The transition to full ownership of A+E Networks Asia is a first for our company and marks an important milestone,” said … [Read more...] about A+E Networks assumes full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks
MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the distribution of thelatest offerings from A+E Networks’ Southeast Asia venture - Lifetime and H2. Both the channels are owned by A+E Networks and will be made available in HD across Asia via the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood. “Our relationship with A+E Networks continues to expand and atEncompass, we’re committed to creating the best quality of experience for … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
A+E Networks announces five new appointments
New York, U.S - A+E Networks has announced four key promotions and one new position in its programming and original content groups, ramping up the programming division under new President & CEO, Nancy Dubuc. Robert DeBitetto has been appointed President, Brand Strategy, Business Development, A+E Studios. Also, three programming and development heads are promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager: Dirk Hoogstra for History and H2; David McKillop for … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces five new appointments
A+E Networks brings Lifetime and H2 to Southeast Asia on June 14
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks has secured broad carriages for both channels in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau on StarHub TV, True Visions, PCCW’s now TV, and Macau Cable TV respectively. Outside the U.S., Lifetime is available in Canada, while H2 can be seen in Canada, Latin America and the UK. Lifetime is a female-focused network that will see movies under the Lifetime brand, scripted dramas and unscripted programming. For the Asia launch, Lifetime … [Read more...] about A+E Networks brings Lifetime and H2 to Southeast Asia on June 14