SINGAPORE, 12 MARCH 2013 -(ASIA TODAY) – As it prepares to add two new channels, Lifetime and H2, to its bouquet of HISTORY™, Crime & Investigation Network and Bio., this year, AETN ALL ASIA NETWORKS announced promotions within its Programming, Production and On-Air Creative departments today.
Ms. Joyce Lim is now Director, Program Scheduling. Lim has been a key member of the Programming team, handling the program scheduling of History, Bio and CI since she joined in 2007. Lim’s role and responsibilities will expand to oversee the scheduling of H2 and Lifetime.
Mr. Chris Humphrey has been promoted to Director, Production. Since joining the network in May 2008, Humphrey has overseen numerous original series and specials, such Special Forces and Hidden Cities Extreme on History, My Ghost Story Asia and Marina Bay Sands 24/7 on Bio, and Partners in Crime, Asia’s Underworld and Crime Investigation Asia on Crime & Investigation Network, solidifying the network’s local content offering and contributing to its ratings success.
Lastly, Mr. Lachlan Madsen, who joined the network in 2007, is now head of the On-Air Creative Department. Madsen will manage the network’s On-Air resources and budget, provide overall creative direction for channel branding and individual campaigns, as well as marketing and ad sales support across the growing bouquet of channels and an expanding team.
“These individuals have contributed vastly to our network’s success in the years since they joined. With their wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, I am confident that the network will continue to grow on its success with History, Bio and Crime & Investigation Network, as we reach even more audiences across Asia, with the launch of two new channels, Lifetime and H2,” shared Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President of Programming & Marketing.
The appointments are effective immediately.
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About HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™
HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ are the leading destinations for entertaining hit series and revealing, award-winning event specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and fascinating manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of genres ranging from real-life characters who bring history to life every day, to natural history, contemporary history, technology and science, as well as archaeology and pop culture. Hit series include Kings of Restoration, Pawn Stars, The Pickers, and Swamp People, Hidden Cities Extreme, and Top Shot, complemented by acclaimed and insightful specials includingTitanic: Mystery Solved, Countdown to Armageddon, America: The Story of the US, The History of the World in 2 hours and 102 Minutes That Changed America.
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Homepage www.historyasia.com
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About AETN All Asia Networks
AETN All Asia Networks is a joint venture between A+E Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks that owns and operates the channels HISTORY and HISTORY HD, Bio. and Crime & Investigation Network across South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.