Knoxville, Tennessee – Derek Chang, who has made his mark in the satellite and cable television industry as one of the leading strategy and development executives, has been named Managing Director of Asia Pacific operations for Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Chang, who commences his role in April and based in Singapore, will report to President of International for Scripps Networks Interactive, Jim Samples. Chang will be responsible for designing and executing growth strategies in the … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
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HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International Media Limited has announced the launch of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India with two of the leading DTH operators, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These carriage deals come shortly after the December 2012 announcement of the landmark strategic tie-up between HBO Asia and Eros to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels in India. The channels are currently on air and will be available for a free preview in the initial phase of the … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
Singapore – Tiger Street Football, the five-a-side football tournament that pits the best local teams against the top international street teams in a customised oval cage, returns this year and expands to seven key cities across the region, an increase from the five last year. Organised by Tiger Beer in partnership with FOX SPORTS Event Management team, the competition will also see legendary Italian football superstar Fabio Cannavaro coming on board as the official Tournament Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
Singapore – The annual conferences held at CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia are back in a new format, with a joint visionary address and a cross-industry C-level panel discussion encompassing the ICT, broadcasting, pro-audio, film and TV industries from June 18 to 21, at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. CommunicAsia2013 Summit and BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference have conceptualised a joint panel discussion that will draw professionals from both industries. The … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
2013 International Digital Emmy® Awards nominees announced
NEW YORK – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that nominees from 10 countries will compete for this year's International Digital Emmy® Awards. There are 12 nominees in 3 categories, Digital Program: Children & Young People; Digital Program: Fiction and Digital Program: Non-Fiction. Nominees hail from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Kenya, Singapore, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Singapore’s Refinery … [Read more...] about 2013 International Digital Emmy® Awards nominees announced
StarHub TV offers Japanese content
Singapore – On February 25, StarHub will become the first pay-TV operator outside of Japan to launch Hello! Japan, an all-Japanese entertainment and lifestyle channel. The channel, which will be offered as a FreeView channel on StarHub TV (making it available to all customers free-of-charge on StarHub TV Channel 149), will offer viewers a line-up ranging from documentaries and dramas to movies and variety shows produced by top Japanese TV stations such as NTV, TBS, TV Asahi and TV Tokyo. … [Read more...] about StarHub TV offers Japanese content