Hong Kong – FOX Networks Group Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Whittaker as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. This appointment further strengthens FNGA’s experienced technology team, paving the way for FNGA to become a truly technology-driven, digital company. In this role, Mike will be the top technology officer at FNG Asia and has the overall responsibility to craft, socialise and champion an integrated … [Read more...] about FOX Networks Group Asia appoints Mike Whittaker
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FIC renews focus on North Asia business
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it will renew its focus on Japan and Korea to capitalise on emerging opportunities in these markets. Additionally the company will ramp up its investment in production of Chinese content, with a particular focus on mainland China. As a result, the senior management team overseeing North and Southeast Asia will be restructured effective 1 September to best align with these objectives. Joon Lee will move into a new … [Read more...] about FIC renews focus on North Asia business
FIC and JTBC to launch JTBC3 FOX Sports
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC), and Korea’s media company, JTBC, announced the launch of a new channel – JTBC3 FOX Sports – in Korea, which is a collaboration between the two media partners. This will further strengthen FIC’s aim to expand the brand reach of FOX Sports across Asia and also deepen its localisation strategy. JTBC3 FOX Sports will showcase a compelling line-up of international sports content, along with popular local sports programming … [Read more...] about FIC and JTBC to launch JTBC3 FOX Sports
FOX International Channels achieve wins at ATA 2014
Singapore – This year’s Asian Television Awards spelled big wins for FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia as it garnered multiple awards for its programmes across several categories. FIC Asia’s presence was strong, receiving top-tier awards for its programmes across several categories. I Wouldn’t Go In There, a new factual series created in Asia for National Geographic Channel (NGC) exploring the history behind haunted stories, was well recognised with the Best … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels achieve wins at ATA 2014
Fox Sports secures broadcast rights
Singapore – FOX Sports, FOX International Channels’ sports network, hits another winner to confirm its place as THE home of premier sporting action after securing exclusive broadcast rights (cable, satellite and terrestrial) and multi-media rights with The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) to The Championships, Wimbledon for another six years, from 2015 – 2020 in Asia. The announcement of the deal at the Sports Matters conference, held in Singapore, adds … [Read more...] about Fox Sports secures broadcast rights
FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on April 1 enhanced roles for two of its senior executives. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content & Communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, who currently oversees all channels, content and marketing across the region, will now take on the additional role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia business with full P&L responsibility. This includes the countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, … [Read more...] about FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
