Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive announced the winners of Food Hero, its inaugural Asia-wide talent search. With their outstanding onscreen personas and passion for all things food and travel-related, Sarah Benjamin from Singapore and Michele Lean from Malaysia triumphed over nearly 300 talent hopefuls to become the new faces of Asian Food Channel and Food Network, respectively. “Food Hero is our first integrated initiative to run online and on-air for Asian … [Read more...] about Winners of “Food Hero”
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Scripps Networks Interactive hires three media veterans
Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive, parent company of lifestylemedia networks Asian Food Channel, Food Network and Travel Channel in the Asia Pacific region, announced on May 15 the appointment of three media veterans to support its expansion in the area’s fast-growing emerging markets. Angelica Santa Maria (Angie) will lead advertising sales, Carl Zuzarte will lead production and promotions, while Candice Chua will direct affiliate … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive hires three media veterans
“Travels with the Bondi Vet” goes to Europe, Middle East and Africa
Popular Aussie vet Dr. Chris Brown will be seen on Travel Channel, which has picked up his new series Travels with the Bondi Vet for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Brown originally appeared on the Bondi Vet series in 2009. The show has been a long-running hit for Network TEN in Australia and for Animal Planet, Europe, where it is aired six nights a week. The show is now seen in 170 countries around the world, including CBS in the United States. Travels with the Bondi … [Read more...] about “Travels with the Bondi Vet” goes to Europe, Middle East and Africa
AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia
Singapore – On March 11, 2014 at 9pm (Jakarta/Thailand 8pm), the Asian Food Channel (AFC), part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family of lifestyle media brands, will premiere its latest original production, Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines on StarHub Channel 435. Produced in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the 13-part series will be broadcast regionally across 12 territories in … [Read more...] about AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia
Scripps appoints International Content and Brand Strategy role
Knoxville, Tennessee – Kevin Chorlins, who has supported the launch and expansion of global networks and programme sales for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE: SNI), has been appointed to the newly created role of senior vice president of international content and brand strategy. Chorlins has served as vice president of marketing and communications for the growing Scripps Networks … [Read more...] about Scripps appoints International Content and Brand Strategy role
CASBAA welcomes new members
Hong Kong – CASBAA, Asia-Pacific's association for multichannel TV, welcomed two new Corporate Members, Arris and RTL Media Group to its roster during the second half of 2013, with Scripps Networks upgrading its status to Patron member. "Arris, RTL Media Group and Scripps Networks represent two important sectors within the multichannel TV industry – technology and content," said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. "Their participation in the Association will only further … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members