Knoxville - Laureen Ong has been named as the new president of Travel Channel. Ong was selected for the position by Scripps Networks Interactive following a nationwide search that was initiated by the company after it acquired Travel Channel last December. Ong will join Travel Channel on April 19. Travel Channel is one of three fully distributed television networks owned by Scripps Networks Interactive which also owns HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Great American Country and Fine Living … [Read more...] about Ong named new president of Travel Channel
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STAR changes part of NewsCorp restructure
Hong Kong - The confirmed departure of STAR chief operating officer Laureen Ong is believed to be just the start of a wider restructure and realignment being considered by parent NewsCorp. Rumours of Ong's imminent departure had been circulating for at least two weeks, before an internal e-mail sent by Ong was construed by many as a farewell. July 14 saw STAR confirm the COO's mid-August departure, explaining that the operational units under Ong will now report directly to STAR chief executive … [Read more...] about STAR changes part of NewsCorp restructure
