Hong Kong – Prudence Foundation, the regional charitable arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, announced on May 22 it has teamed up with international boxing champion and humanitarian Manny Pacquiao, together with National Geographic Channel, part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, to launch Safe Steps. The first-of-its-kind pan-Asian public service initiative, Safe Steps seeks to enhance disaster preparedness and awareness in the region through the … [Read more...] about Prudence Foundation and NGC launch “Safe Steps” in Asia
National Geographic Channel
NGC announces leadership changes
Washington – The National Geographic Channels announced on April 15 several senior leadership changes at the company. Gary E. Knell, President and CEO of the National Geographic Society, and Peter Rice, Chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group, on behalf of the Board of Directors of National Geographic Channels, made the announcements jointly. Courteney Monroe, who has served as Chief Marketing Officer for National Geographic Channels’ domestic networks since joining the company in … [Read more...] about NGC announces leadership changes
ANZ partners NGC for “Stephen Hawking’s Brave New World”
Singapore – FOX One Stop Media (FOSM), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) integrated ad sales solutions arm, announced on April 3 that Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has partnered with National Geographic Channel (NGC) as the official sponsor of Stephen Hawking’s Brave New World – a six-episode science documentary television mini-series featuring the brilliant theoretical physicist and his team of scientists examining cutting-edge scientific … [Read more...] about ANZ partners NGC for “Stephen Hawking’s Brave New World”
NGC commissions “The Jesus Mysteries”
Washington, DC – National Geographic Channel announced on March 27 the commission of the two-hour special Jesus Mysteries from UK production house Juniper Communications. Offering a fresh look at the enduring mysteries that surround Jesus’ life from nativity to crucifixion, The Jesus Mysteries will star Nick Simmons, son of KISS lead singer and bass guitarist Gene Simmons, in the title role. The special will premiere internationally and in the U.S. in early 2014. The special’s … [Read more...] about NGC commissions “The Jesus Mysteries”
President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
Washington and Los Angeles – President Barack Obama will introduce the highly anticipated series premiere episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey airing March 9 on 10 Fox Networks Group Channels, including FOX and National Geographic Channel. In the video message, which leads into the premiere episode, President Obama invites a new generation to embrace the spirit of discovery and inspires viewers to explore new frontiers and imagine limitless possibilities for the … [Read more...] about President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
NGC and Panasonic renew partnership for special series
Asia – National Geographic Channel (NGC) has announced that Panasonic has partnered with NGC and renewed its global sponsorship of The World Heritage Special for the third year running. This partnership sees the return of Access 360° World Heritage, a special series on UNESCO World Heritage sites, with nine newly-commissioned episodes on some of the most magnificent landscapes in the world. The first episode of the new series, Access 360° Angkor … [Read more...] about NGC and Panasonic renew partnership for special series
