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  • Fox Life is all set to bring alive these experiences for the ever-evolving Indian viewers

    Fox Life outlines renewed India agenda with new branding, content

    By A Correspondent

     

    Fox Life has launched an all-new look of the channel, supported by a refreshed brand proposition and content line-up. The brand’s new tag line of ‘Never stop’ is a way to remind viewers that there is always more to do, learn, experience and share.

     

    Celebrating this spirit, the channel launched ‘Masters of Taste with Gary Mehigan’ – a series that brings him to India to meet the top chefs in the country to get inspired by and learn from, and get an up-close look at some of their recipes, styles and techniques.

     

    Talking about Fox Life’s new brand ethos, Swati Mohan, Business Head, National Geographic and Fox Networks Group, India said, “As we look forward to the next leg of an extremely rewarding journey so far, we know it is important for us to continuously give our evolving viewer the content that leaves them wanting more; from the channel, and from life itself. The new Fox Life and its new proposition of ‘Never Stop’ will aim to go beyond the ordinary with its 2018 content line up and bring exceptional experiences that viewers rarely sought and explored. We couldn’t have thought of a more fitting way to kick off this refresh than with the extraordinary journey of an even more extraordinary international chef here in India.”

     

     

  • Isobar will handle the digital and social media mandates of the two channels

    Isobar India bags digital mandate for Fox Life and NatGeo India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Isobar India has been appointed as digital partner for Fox Networks Group India’s flagship channel brands, National Geographic and Fox Life, to handle their digital and social media mandates.

     

    Speaking on the appointment, Aparna Deshmukh, Vice President, Content and Communications, Fox Networks Group, said,“We are committed to iconic storytelling and delivering experiences; both for National Geographic and FOX Life viewers. We look forward to partnering with Isobar and bringing the exciting world of television to our audiences on digital mediums.”

     

    Added Gopa Kumar, Vice President, Isobar India:“We’ve had a fantastic start to 2017. We are delighted to partner with Fox Network Group in India. It is an interesting category and there is huge opportunity to create great brand narratives through digital for National Geographic and FOX Life. The team is looking forward to create amazing work with our newest client.”

     

  • This restructure is to help drive a unified vision and renewed focus of the FNG portfolio of channels in India

    Fox Networks Group announces new leadership structure

    By A Correspondent

     

    In its endeavour to further strengthen the network’s proposition in India, Fox Networks Group (FNG) announced a new leadership structure in the product team.

     

    This restructure is to help drive a unified vision and renewed focus of the FNG portfolio of channels in India. This new focus will be driven through three main pillars – The Channel and brand strategy, On Air communication and Original productions.

     

    The latest addition to this team is Aparna Deshmukh, who joins as Vice President, Content and Communications, and shall be responsible for Channel Strategy and Operations for all FNG brands in India. Sanjay Ramachandran, who joined in November last year from Turner APAC, will continue to serve as Head – Creative Services; broadcast design and On Air Communication for all channel brands.  Meanwhile, Shruti Takulia will continue in her role as Creative Director – Original Productions.

     

    Speaking on the new leadership structure Swati Mohan, Business Head, Fox Networks Group, India says, “I am delighted to have such a power-packed product leadership team in Aparna, Sanjay and Shruti. We have instituted this new structure to help drive disproportionate growth for FNG’s bouquet of global brands by keeping them locally relevant and fresh for the viewer and also making them a strategic choice for the advertiser.”

     

  • The Board has appointed Lachlan Murdoch Non-Executive Co-Chairman and James Murdoch has been elevated to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer

    21st Century Fox announces Board & Executive leadership changes

    By a correspondent

     

    21st Century Fox has announced that the Board has appointed Lachlan Murdoch Non-Executive Co-Chairman and James Murdoch has been elevated to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was jointly made by Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Chase Carey, President and Chief Operating Officer; and the 21st Century Fox Board of Directors.

     

    Rupert Murdoch said, “Lachlan is a strategic and talented executive with a rich knowledge of our businesses. From 1994 to 2007, Lachlan’s executive career at the company spanned the globe, culminating as Deputy Chief Operating Officer responsible for the group’s most important publishing businesses in addition to its vast U.S. television station holdings. I’m very pleased he is returning to a leadership role at the Company, where he will work closely with me, Chase, James, and the rest of the Board of Directors to drive continued growth for years to come.”

     

    He continued, “We are pleased to elevate James into this important role alongside my partner and trusted advisor Chase Carey. I’m confident James and Chase will continue to make a great team during this time of immense opportunity. James has done an outstanding job driving our global television businesses and our shareholders, customers, and colleagues will benefit greatly from his many talents. This Company has never been better positioned to capitalize on the increased global demand for quality storytelling and news, and our collective future has never been brighter.”

     

    As Non-Executive Co-Chairman, Lachlan Murdoch will work closely with senior management and the rest of the 21st Century Fox Board in developing global strategies and guiding the overall corporate agenda.  Lachlan will divide his time between Sydney and New York.

     

    As Co-Chief Operating Officer, James Murdoch will partner with Chase Carey to set the strategic direction and drive momentum across the Company’s global portfolio of assets. In this capacity, James will have direct responsibility for Fox Networks Group, which will now report to him.  James will also have direct responsibility for the strategic and operational development of the Company’s owned and controlled interests in the pay-television Sky and Star services in Europe and Asia, respectively. James will continue to report to Chase Carey.

     

    In addition to these appointments, the Company also announced that Peter Rice, Chairman and CEO Fox Networks Group, has agreed to extend his employment agreement.

     

    James Murdoch said, “Under Peter Rice’s leadership Fox Networks Group has continued to push creative boundaries across the Company, and has grown tremendously with successful channel launches including Fox Sports 1 and FXX, an increased international footprint and enhanced sports offerings across the world.  Chase and I are delighted Peter is committed to continuing to grow this incredible business and look forward to even more success in the years to come.”