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Laura Glassman, Head of Programming for STUDIO and World Movies, discusses local production Raising the Curtain, and the broader programming strategy for creating attracting viewers to watch the arts on TV.
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Jonathan Rudd, Director of Programming for Discovery Networks Asia Pacific discusses local production Abalone Wars, Discovery’s broader strategy for creating high-quality non-fiction programing and the local initiative Discovery Ignite….Read Conversation
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Christine Fellowes, Managing Director Asia Pacific for Universal Networks International, oversees Universal Networks International’s channel brands in the Asia Pacific region including E! Entertainment, Style, Universal Channel, 13th St Universal, Diva Universal, SyFy and The Golf Channel. Here, Christine talks to ASTRA about the new look and feel of E! Pop of Culture.
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Penny Win, Channel Manager, SoHo
SoHo is dedicated to the discerning television fan, offering acclaimed and award-winning dramas from the world’s most successful production houses. It will be a premium drama channel available on the basic Get Started package for all Foxtel subscribers.
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Peter Hudson, CEO TV1 & SF
On Monday 23 July, the new SF brand was launched by the SCI FI channel team and award winning brand consultants Ink Project with a mission to maintain the loyalty of core viewers and excite and delight those new to the channel. Here, Peter Hudson talks about the research behind the change, initial viewer response and upcoming exclusive programming.
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Peter Campbell, Director Sports & Olympic Games, FOXTEL
The scope and scale of FOXTEL’s coverage of the London Olympic Games is monumental. Is it the biggest broadcast subscription TV (STV) has ever endeavoured to deliver?
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Deanne Weir, Former Group Director, Corporate Development, AUSTAR
As the industry embarks on the transition resulting from the FOXTEL-AUSTAR merger, ASTRA talks with Deanne Weir about past innovations and hopes for the future national subscription TV company FOXTEL.
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Duane Hatherly, Group Channel Manager, FOX8, Arena, The Comedy Channel and 111 Hits. Duane’s stable of channels have been nominated for a total of 18 ASTRA Awards, 16 of which are for FOX8. Here Duane talks about factors contributing to FOX8’s success, how commissioning decisions are made and exciting new programming in 2012.
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Katrina Southon, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks, Australia & New Zealand discusses improving efficiencies, maximising appeal of exclusive international content, exciting developments for 2012 and more.
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Doug Peiffer, Chief Executive Officer, OzTAM and ASTRA 2012 Conference Panelist discusses audience measurement and how OzTAM is adjusting to the rapidly changing environment.
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Murray Love, Insights & Analytics Director, Multiview, MCN and ASTRA 2012 Conference Panelist discusses audience measurement and how Multiview is adjusting to the rapidly changing environment.
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Patrick Delany, CEO FOX SPORTS Australia on the new FOX FOOTY Channel
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Karin Simoncini, Managing Director, Fox International Channels, on FX launching Sunday, 26 February 2012
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Jim Buchan, Head of Factual Channels, Programme Operations, for A&E launching Thursday 16 February
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Nick Gowing has been a main presenter for the BBC's international 24-hour news channel BBC World News since 1996 where he presents The Hub with Nik Gowing, chairs BBC debates and presents location coverage of major international events. In 2011 he visited Australia to give a series of talks to government officials, academic bodies and corporates on his study "Skyful of Lies and Black Swans."
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Peter Hudson, CEO of TV1 and SCI FI Channel speaks to ASTRA as the final part of our series featuring decision makers who are commissioning Australian content. Now in his 12th year as CEO, Peter oversees the commission of original Australian content on TV1 which has included the award winning telemovie The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy, The Proposition, and Stupid Stupid Man. In addition, Peter oversaw the launch of SCI FI Channel in Australia in 2006. Here, Peter discusses the groundbreaking new drama Killing Time.
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Peter Rose, CEO of Showtime Movie Channels speaks to ASTRA as the second part of a three part series featuring decision makers who are commissioning Australian content. Now in his 10th year at Showtime, Peter has overseen the launch of 10 new channels including showcase, the premium drama channel modeled closely on HBO and dedicated to exclusive international and Australian-produced iconic high-quality drama, launched in 2007.
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Peter Jenetsky speaks to ASTRA as the first of a three part series featuring decision makers who are commissioning Australian content. As General Manager, Content Strategy & Marketing for Movie Network Channels, Peter has overseen the first original production on the channels, Chandon Pictures, and the launch of new channels Starpics and FMC.
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Leisa Sadler, GM, Disney Channel Branded Media Content Australia/New Zealand shares her perspective on the direction of children’s programming in Australia, how Disney utilises multi-platforms to engage kids and gives an update on Disney XD.
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Gus Seebeck, Commercial Director, ESPN Australia/New Zealand
ASTRA asked Gus Seebeck from ESPN Australia/New Zealand to talk about their exciting new acquisition, 3D broadcasts, and what’s in store for the future on ESPN.
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Brian Gallagher, CEO, Ignite Media Brands
ASTRA asked subscription television advertising agency Ignite Media Brands which represents 19 subscription television channels, to share details of their most innovative campaigns in 2011.
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Elizabeth (Libby) Minogue, Strategic Integration Director, MCN
ASTRA asked subscription television advertising agency the Multi Channel Network which represents over 50 subscription television channels as well as other clients, to provide details about their innovative client solutions. Libby tells us about two successful campaigns.
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Leah Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of Reconciliation Australia
Reconciliation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2000 by the former Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. RA is the peak national organisation building and promoting reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians for the wellbeing of the nation.
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Nikki Warburton, Group Director, Product, Sales & Marketing, AUSTAR
Nikki joined AUSTAR in April 2001 as General Manager, Marketing, and was appointed Director, Marketing later that year. In 2006 Nikki was appointed Group Director, Product, Sales & Marketing. Nikki has brought to AUSTAR a wealth of marketing experience, having worked previously within both the advertising and marketing industries.
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Travis Conneeley, Creative Director, FOXTEL
For over 15 years Travis has been tampering with TV branding & marketing. After a 10 year dose with the Seven Network, Travis joined the STV world, initially creative directing FOX8 from 2004 and then rebranding Bio and leading the creative teams of the FOXTEL Channels Group.
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Uriah Blair, Head Creative for Entertainment Channels, FOXTEL
Uriah worked for the Nine Network from the time he was a small child. After growing up at 60 Minutes he moved to promos, moved to The Footy Show, then moved back to promos. He is now at the abundantly creative fields of FOXTEL, and has been recently promoted to Head of Creative for the Entertainment Channels.
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Bruce Mann, CEO of XYZnetworks
XYZnetworks owns, operates and/or distributes 12 STV channels which are among some of the most prominent brands in Australian Subscription TV.
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