Washington - 21st Century Fox and The National Geographic Society have been partners for 18 years and are expanding on this collaboration. A new JV will combine National Geographic Channels with the brand's other digital, media and publishing, travel and licensing assets. The new entity will be owned 73 percent by 21st Century Fox and 27 percent by The National Geographic Society, with a shared governance structure and equal representation on the board of directors. Consideration for the … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox Taking Majority Control of National Geographic Brand
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National Geographic teams up with Emirates
Hong Kong –– National Geographic Channel (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has launched a comprehensive travel feature, designed for Emirates as part of an integrated marketing campaign titled Be There. The travel feature is a series of vignettes about seven Emirates ‘Globalistas’ and is at the centre of the Be There campaign, with additional complementing on-air marketing and social media elements. Emirates Globalistas are staff … [Read more...] about National Geographic teams up with Emirates
National Geographic and NZARI announce partnership
Washington, DC − National Geographic, the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute (NZARI) and Antarctica New Zealand announced an unprecedented, cross-platform partnership to document the hard-working men and women working on the frontiers of science at New Zealand’s Scott Base, Antarctica. The partnership includes significant funding to support scientific research and an agreement to showcase the challenging work undertaken by the researchers and support staff through a global … [Read more...] about National Geographic and NZARI announce partnership
National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’
Singapore – In celebration of Singapore’s golden jubilee (SG50) this year, National Geographic Channels (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has partnered with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to produce a longform documentary titled, Inside Maritime Singapore, set to air on June 30th at 7pm (SGT) across Singapore, Hong Kong and the rest of Southeast Asia. The maritime industry has played an … [Read more...] about National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’
NGCI swoops down on ‘China From Above’
Washington D.C. − National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announced it has secured rights to China From Above from Beach House Pictures and NHNZ. The epic two-part journey by air showcases China’s diverse landscapes, extreme weather, massive cities and staggering infrastructure from overhead. Presenting the country in a way never seen before, the special will air on National Geographic Channel from July 2015. Featuring innovative aerial photography interwoven with on the … [Read more...] about NGCI swoops down on ‘China From Above’
NGCI launches new channel Nat Geo People
Washington, D.C. - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced the launch of Nat Geo People – a new channel that offers true, amazing and inspiring stories of real people all over the world. The network will be available in HD and both linear and non-linear formats across Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Nat Geo People will feature stories of notable individuals and fascinating subcultures found across the globe through programmes like David … [Read more...] about NGCI launches new channel Nat Geo People