Tuesday 16 June 2015

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Acquires Setanta Sports Asia

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the #1 pay-TV programmer Discovery Communications announced its acquisition of Setanta Sports Asia Limited, a premium sports channel specialising in rugby. 
Reaching more than 42 million homes across 16 countries, Setanta Sports Asia is one of the fastest-growing sports channels in Asia. It super serves passionate fans with some of the best rugby league and union events from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The acquisition is bolstered by Setanta’s five-year renewal of SANZAR  (South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby) rights, including all home international matches, plus Super Rugby – both of which represent some of the most sought-after rugby union properties. In addition to the SANZAR rights, key programming includes European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, National Rugby League, Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro 12.
“The acquisition of Setanta Sports Asia is an important investment for Discovery as we further build scale and expand our business in Asia. Just over a year ago, Discovery gained a controlling interest in Eurosport – a bold play that took our company into the exciting arena of sports,” said JB Perrette, President of Discovery Networks International. “Similar to the strategy we have adopted for Eurosport, we will look to build on the strengths of Setanta and fortify its leadership as a must-have sports channel across Asia.”
In total, Setanta Sports Asia airs more than 500 rugby matches per season on HD and SD feeds across the region. The channel’s multi-device player, Setanta Sports Plus, is widely accessible through online, tablets and smartphones.

Sourcehttp://cablequest.org/news/programme-news/item/7201-discovery-networks-asia-pacific-acquires-setanta-sports-asia.html
Source: http://cablequest.org/news/programme-news/item/7201-discovery-networks-asia-pacific-acquires-setanta-sports-asia.html

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