Manila, Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive’s Travel Channel has announced its launch on the SKYcable platform in the Philippines in a move that strengthens and expands its reach within the country where the channel launched in 2012. “We are delighted to further expand the distribution of Travel Channel in the Philippines” said Derek Chang, Managing Director, Scripps Networks Asia Pacific. “This announcement underscores … [Read more...] about Travel Channel launches on SKYcable in the Philippines
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Scripps names Chief Information Officer
Bob Baskerville Knoxville, Tennessee - Bob Baskerville, a member of the original team that helped launch HGTV nearly 20 years ago, has been named Chief Information Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Baskerville, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the company’s growing international business, will succeed current Chief Information Officer Ron Johnson, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Baskerville will report to Mark Hale, … [Read more...] about Scripps names Chief Information Officer
Beyond Distribution secures deals with major U.S. nets
Beyond Distribution has closed deals with Travel Channel, HGTV and Weather Channel. Three primetime factual series, BBQ Crawl, Love It or List It and Highway Thru Hell Season 2, have been secured across the three major broadcasters. Travel Channel has licensed BBQ Crawl. The programme premiered on Travel + Escape Canada and was produced by RTR Media Inc. The Weather Channel has secured the second series of Highway Thru Hell. The series is produced by Great Pacific Media Inc for Discovery … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution secures deals with major U.S. nets
A refreshed Travel Channel
Scripps Network’s Travel Channel has launched a comprehensive brand refresh across all of its international territories – with what’s said to be its most radical overhaul in Travel Channel’s history. The channel was carried out in two phases, with the first roll out March 25 to territories outside of the U.S. – where the channel would still retain its international look and feel, followed by the U.S. The rebranding is part of the network’s ambition to bring … [Read more...] about A refreshed Travel Channel
Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
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
Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London
Knoxville, Tennessee – As part of its ongoing international expansion initiative, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. has named Jonathan Sichel as its Managing Director for UK and EMEA operations. Sichel, who joined the company in 2009 when it acquired Travel Channel in the U.S., will lead the company’s UK-based operations which includes Food Network UK, Food Network South Africa, Fine Living Network and Travel Channel International that the company acquired earlier this year. Sichel … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London
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