Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture of A+E Networks and Ole Communications, has announced the promotion of Eddy Ruiz to President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America. In his role, Ruiz will continue to be responsible for the joint venture’s Latin America networks, A&E, HISTORY and BIO, and will lead the joint venture’s new growth initiatives for both established brands and other brands; manage the explosive growth of new technologies and the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Ruiz named President of A+E Networks Latin America
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StarHub launches new IPTV service
Singapore – StarHub TV commercial customers will get to enjoy an all-new TV viewing experience with the launch of StarHub TV on Fibre on March 18. An Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) pay-TV service, StarHub TV on Fibre offers businesses access to crystal clear HD content and over three times as many TV channels as the existing Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) platform. The service will be initially available only to commercial customers such as offices, restaurants and pubs. … [Read more...] about StarHub launches new IPTV service
Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
New York – A+E Networks has launched a global mobile campaign and social media initiative for Mankind The Story of All of Us, a 12-hour television event airing on HISTORY globally. A+E Networks has developed a calendar for social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to drive local engagement by HISTORY’s fans worldwide. The offer includes daily updates, topical interactive features such as puzzles, trivia and live Twitter chats during broadcast. The network is also creating a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
The Making of the Modern World
HISTORY has created a new epic documentary series that tells how key moments or incremental milestones in the history of mankind led to the modern world. Mankind The Story of All of Us looks at the history of the human race through the ages, but in a way that is highly ambitious with the scale of its cinematic vision. The series uses CGI to bring to life dramatic reconstructions of the most critical events in human history as never seen before—examining and presenting what is unique about … [Read more...] about The Making of the Modern World
CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Manila – CASBAA’s TV Upfronts road show 2012 landed in Manila on November 14 with a programme of ad sales presentations for agencies, clients and media. Produced in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and in-market partner SkyCable, “The Philippines Screenings” followed similarly successful engagements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A showcase for pay-TV networks to screen their upcoming programming, the event included presentations from BBC … [Read more...] about CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
