Singapore – The remote control is no longer the only TV viewing accessory. 75% of Singaporean women use their smartphones while watching TV – leading the trend in South East Asia. This was one of the many fascinating insights revealed at NBCUniversal International Television’s High Heeled Warriors research presentation on women’s content consumption habits. Whether they “like” a brand; tweet about a TV show; follow a celebrity, post comments on a fan page … [Read more...] about High Heeled Warriors
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DIVA teams up with CNBC
Singapore – DIVA – Asia’s women’s entertainment channel teams up with CNBC – the leading business and financial news network – on Running The Show, a 30-minute special that takes a look into the lives of some of the most influential female figures today. The programme marks the return of premium perfumer and luxury fashion house Hugo Boss on DIVA, with an evolved partnership based on creative solutions, involving on-air promotions, digital drives and content … [Read more...] about DIVA teams up with CNBC
Telemundo channel celebrates first anniversary
Miami – The first Telemundo branded pay-TV channel in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa reached its first year on-air, ranking among the top 10 in the region as a result of the efforts between the International divisions of NBCUniversal and Telemundo. “Since 2006, when Telemundo Internacional began its content distribution in the region with successful telenovelas such as Second Chance, we have made great strides. The Latin American telenovela has garnered a wide acceptance in this … [Read more...] about Telemundo channel celebrates first anniversary
“The Librarians” to air across Asia on the Universal Channel
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the international channels’ division of NBCUniversal, has announced that the Electric Entertainment-produced TV series The Librarians is coming to Universal Channel – the home of “100% Characters”. The series will be aired across Asia within 24 hours of the TNT network U.S. debut in December 2014. Universal Channel viewers in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about “The Librarians” to air across Asia on the Universal Channel
New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
Singapore – The Philippines' favourite showbiz personalities – the Gutierrez family – will be finding a new home on E! in 2014. E! is launching a six-episode reality series, produced by the Philippines' media powerhouse One Mega Group’s TV100. The show will give audiences across South East Asia an all-access pass to the family. As part of E!’s continued commitment to shine the spotlight on local Asian personalities and celebrities, the series will follow the … [Read more...] about New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the channels’ division of NBCUniversal International Television, has appointed Scott Mackenzie as Vice President, Channels, Asia, UNI. Mackenzie reports to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, UNI, APAC and will lead the optimisation of NBCUniversal’s five channel brands in the region – Universal Channel, E!, DIVA Universal, Syfy and Style – to drive overall growth. Mackenzie will be based in the … [Read more...] about NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
