Channel Guide

An at-your-fingertips guide to the top channels on subscription TV and the people, shows and red buttons behind them! NB: Not all channels on various platforms are represented.

111 HITS
Channel manager: Alex Ristevski
Group programming manager: Darren Chau
Marketing manager: Sarah Minogue
Sponsorship & Sales Manager: Damian Cleary
Publicity: Jen Fitzpatrick and Dee Stewart (Fitz PR)
Priority shows for 2011: Prisoner, ER, How I Met Your Mother, Sex and the City and Friends  
Web/mobile/interactive: www.111hits.com.au

 

A-PAC
Channel Manager: Jana Bellamy
Web/mobile/interactive: A-pac.tv

 

ARENA
Channel Manager: Neradine Tisaj
Marketing manager: Sasha Mackie
Sponsorship and sales manager: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Lucy Squire
Priority shows for 2011: Project Runway Australia season 3 

 

AURORA
Channel Manager/CEO: Phyllisse Stanton
Programme Manager: Corrie McDougall
Marketing/PR: Kim Lemke
Creative: Dan Bowers
Ad Manager: Craig Corcoran/Corcoran Media
Priorities shows/ events for 2011:  48 Film Festival, Youth Week (inc Hillside Film Festival), NAIDOC, International Day of People Living with Disability, 10th anniversary of Volunteer Week, plus new shows including Catch and Cook and Top of Down Under  .
Web/mobile/interactive: www.aurora.tv

 

BBC KNOWLEDGE
General Manager: Tony Iffland
Director of Television: Deidre Brennan
Director of Marketing: Amanda McGregor
Sponsorship and sales manager: MCN
Marketing and Brand Communications Manager: Linda Deubel
Priority shows for 2011: Top Gear, BBC Earth, Bang Goes The Theory
Web/mobile/interactive: bbcaustralia.com

 

BBC WORLD NEWS
General Manager: Tony Iffland
Director of Television: Deidre Brennan
Director of Marketing: Amanda McGregor
Marketing and Brand Communications Manager: Linda Deubel
Sponsorship and sales manager: MCN and regional sales director Scott Hamilton
Priority shows for 2011: HARDtalk, Impact Asia
Web/mobile/interactive: BBC.com

 

BIO.
Channel Manager: Paul Myers
Creative Director: Linda Leman
Programming Manager: Emily Boughton
Head of Advertising Sales and Sponsorship: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Lis Clough
Priority shows for 2011: Royal Wedding month, I Survived season 4, 65th annual Tony Awards, Hoarders season 2, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards - Morgan Freeman, I Survived: Beyond and Back season 1, Sex Rehab with Dr Drew, Celeb Rehab with Dr Drew season 4
Web/mobile/interactive: www.biochannel.com.au

 

BOOMERANG
Executive Director - Sales and Networks Aus and NZ: Robi Stanton
Senior Marketing Manager: Erin Falconer
Senior Programming Manager: Brent Ebert
Ad Sales Director: Melissa Fitzgerald
Publicity: Anne Lawler at AKL PR
Priority shows for 2011: Scooby Doo and Scrappy Show, Tom and Jerry Tales, Strawberry Shortcake 
Web/mobile/interactive: Natasha Fernandez

 

CARTOON NETWORK
Executive Director - Sales and Networks Aus and NZ: Robi Stanton
Senior Marketing Manager: Erin Falconer
Senior Programming Manager: Brent Ebert
Ad Sales Director: Melissa Fitzgerald
Publicity: Olivia Demlakian
Priority shows for 2011: Ben 10, Generator Rex, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Gumballs, Toonix (all new online property)
Web/mobile/interactive: Natasha Fernandez

CBEEBIES
General Manager: Tony Iffland
Director of Television: Deidre Brennan
Director of Marketing: Amanda McGregor
Marketing and Brand Communications Manager: Linda Deubel
Priority shows for 2011: Zingzillas, Tronji, Charlie and Lola, Penelope K By The Way
Web/mobile/interactive: http://cbeebies.com/australia/

 

CHANNEL [V]/ [V] HITS/ MAX
Channel manager: Shaun James
Program director: Dan Bessant
Marketing difector: Ben Facey
Head of Production: Olivia Hoopmann
Head of Commercial Integration: Emily Copeland
Digital Media Manager: Damian Madden
Artist Relations Manager: Danny Keenan
Publicity Manager: Rachel Antella (inhouse), Vanessa Budah at Sally Burleigh PR
Priority shows for 2011:
Channel V: B430 Season 3, The Riff, [V] Guerilla Gigs
MAX: MAX Sessions, Rock Soldiers, 80's Week, Great Music Cities
Web/mobile/interative: Vmusic.com.au, Maxtv.com.au

 

COMEDY CHANNEL
Channel manager: Alex Ristevski
Group Programming Manager: Darren Chau
Marketing manager: Sarah Minogue
Sponsorship & Sales Manager: Damian Cleary
Publicity: Jen Fitzpatrick and Dee Stewart (Fitz PR)
Priority shows for 2011: Balls of Steel, You Have Been Watching, Gruen Transfer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, Tosh.0 and Robot Chicken
Web/mobile/interactive: Comedychannel.com.au

 

CNBC
President and Managing Director, CNBC Asia Pacific: Satpal Brainch
Vice President, News and Programming, CNBC Asia Pacific: John Casey
Regional Manager, Australia and NZ, CNBC Asia Pacific: Matthew Christie
Manager, Communications, CNBC Asia Pacific: Valerie Martinez
Director of Marketing, CNBC Asia Pacific: Wai Leng Chan
Top 5 international shows: Squawk Box, Worldwide Exchange, Squawk on the Street, Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo, Managing Asia
Web/mobile/interactive: Asia.cnbc.com

 

CNN
Executive Director - Sales and Networks, Aus & NZ: Robi Stanton
Senior Marketing Manager: Erin Falconer
Publicity: Anne Lawler at AKL PR
Priority shows for 2011: Piers Morgan Tonight, CNN Freedom Project, Ending Modern Day Slavery, Eye On, Open Court (hosted by Pat Cash), Talk Asia
Web/mobile/interactive: CNN.com. Also available on CNNmobile.com across Australia and CNN mobile TV is available through carriers including Optus.

 

COUNTRY MUSIC CHANNEL (CMC)
Channel manager: Shaun James
Program director: Tim Daley
Marketing difector: Ben Facey
Head of Production: Olivia Hoopmann
Head of Commercial Integration: Emily Copeland
Digital Media Manager: Damian Madden
Artist Relations Manager: Danny Keenan
Publicity Manager: Rachel Antella (inhouse), Vanessa Budah at Sally Burleigh PR
Priority shows for 2011: CMC Rocks the Hunter, Rollin With...
Web/mobile/interative: www.countrymusicchannel.com.au

 

CRIME & INVESTIGATION NETWORK
General Manager Factual Acquisitons: Jim Buchan
Group Programming Manager: Dean Dezius
Marketing Manager: George Mellick
Sponsorship and Sales manager: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Helen Johnson
Priority shows for 2011: Kalgoorlie Cops, Tough Nuts series 2
Web/mobile/interactive: http://www.citv.com.au/

 

DISCOVERY NETWORKS
Senior Vice President and General Manager: Mandy Pattinson
Senior Marketing Manager: Amanda Herbert
Senior Publicity & Communications Manager: Laura Miller
Programming Director: Jonathan Rudd
Research Analyst: Greg Scott
Administration Assistant: Tess Johnson
Priority Shows for 2011: Man vs. Wild season 5, Deadliest Catch season 7, Gold Rush Alaska, Shark Week
Web/mobile/interactive: discoverychannel.com.au

 

DISNEY CHANNEL/ PLAYHOUSE DISNEY
GM, Branded Media Content, Disney Channels Aus & NZ: Leisa Sadler
Marketing Director: Lee-Ann Googan
Programming and Production Director: Louise Benham
Advertising Sales and Promotions Director: Sean Sparks
Corporate Communications Director: Cara Leggett
Digital Media Director: Richard Wiles
Business Operations and Finance Director: Rupal Desai
Priority Shows for 2011:
Disney Channel: Phineas and Ferb, Wizards of Waverly Place, Shake It Up, Good Luck Charlie, Fish Hooks, The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings
Playhouse Disney: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Jungle Junction, Special Agent Oso, The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!
Australian productions current and future: As The Bell Rings, Undercover Coach, What A Life, Guide To, Random Dares
Web/mobile/interactive: Disneychannel.com.au, Disneychannelau.mobi, Playhouse Disney.com.au

 

E!/ THE STYLE NETWORK
Managing Director, Asia Pacific (HK): Christine Fellowes
SVP International Marketing (LA): Lee Raftery
Affiliate and Ad Sales Director, Asia Pacific (HK): Jennifer Seeto
Senior Manager, Digital Media, Asia Pacific (HK): Adrian Seeto
Marketing Consultant (AU): Angelique Ellis
Publicity: Mark Communications
Priority shows for 2011:
E!: Kourtney & Kim Take New York, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Live From The Red Carpet, Chelsea Lately, E! News, Fashion Police, The Soup, Khloe and Lamar, The Dance Scene, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, Kendra, Holly's World
Style Network: Jerseylicious, The Dish, Ruby, Bridalplasty, Clean House, Clean House Comes Clean, How Do I Look, Momster of the Bride, Giuliana & Bill
Web/mobile/interactive: Eonline.com

 

ESPN
Commercial Director: Gus Seebeck
Programming Manager (US): Joseph Cronin
Marketing Executive: Leigh Allen
AUS Bureau Chief: Bridget Tilley
Communications and Media Relations Manager: Emma Barnes
Creative consultant: Graham Cousens
Priority shows for 2011:  PTI Australia, SportsCenter Australia, Aussies Abroad, NBA, NFL and European Football
Web/mobile/interactive: ESPN.com, ESPNcricinfo.com, ESPNsoccernet.com, ESPNscrum.com, ESPNf1.com

 

EUROSPORT
Managing Director: Arjan Hoekstra
Head of Broadcasting: Valentin Macovescu
Head of Distribution: Gushi Sethi
Head of Communications: Roopa Fulivai
Priority shows for 2011:  Athletics: Diamond League, IAAF Grand Prix;  Marathons (New York, Paris, Berlin, London, Dubai); Cycling: Giro D’ Italia (Tour of Italy), Vuelta (Tour of Spain), Tour of California, Tirreno-Adriatico, Milan San Remo, Tour of Lombardy, Tour of Qatar, Tour of Oman, Tour Down Under, Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix, Flêche Wallone, Liège Bastogne Liège, Paris Tours, UCI Road World Championships, UCI Track Cycling World Championships, Tennis: WTA Tour and Championships; Rugby: French Top 14 and HSBC Asian 5 Nations Wintersports: Alpine & Nordic Skiing FIS World Cup; FIS Alpine & Nordic Skiing World Championships; Snowboard FIS World Cup; Freestyle FIS World Cup; FIS Snowboard World Championships; Ski Jumping World Cup – 4Hills Tournament  Equestrian (Global Champions Tour, Rolex FEI World Cup, FEI World Cup Dressage London Volleyball: European Championships, European Champions League Motorsports: FIA WTCC, Porsche Super Cup, 24 Hour of Le Mans, British Superbike Championship, Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), Motocross World Championships
Web/mobile/interactive: www.au.eurosport.com

 

FOX8
Group programming Manager/Channel Manager: Duane Hatherly
Marketing manager: Sasha Mackie
Sponsorship and Sales manager: Andrew Mulready 
Publicity: Brooke Cashell and Matthew Fraser
Priority shows for 2011: WAGS, Australia's Next Top Model, Slide, Cricket Superstar, Got To Dance Australia, Project Runway Australia (TBC)
Web/mobile/interactive: http://www.fox8.tv/

FOX CLASSICS
Group Channel Manager W and Fox Classics: Penny Win
Programming Manager: Rose Carrick
Marketing Manager: Niki Brown
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Elizabeth Hunter
Priority shows for 2011: The Godfather Trilogy, Are You Being Served? On the Buses, 'Allo 'Allo, Maverick and Bonanza
Web/mobile/interactive: www.foxclassics.com.au

FOX SPORTS
Channels Director: Soames Treffry
Marketing & Communications Director: Jonathan Sully
Publicity: Alexandra Phillips & Michael Earsman
Priority shows for 2011: NRL Telstra Premiership, Toyota AFL Premiership, 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011 Rugby World Cup, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Super Rugby, Hyundai A-League, KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, Australian Masters, President's Cup Golf, Barclays Premier League, Ryobi One Day Cup
Web/mobile/interactive: Foxsports.com.au

 

FOX SPORTS NEWS
Specialist Channels Director: Adam Oakes
Channel Manager: Ricardo Piccioni
Publicity: Alexandra Phillips & Michael Earsman
Priority shows for 2011: The Back Page, The Morning News, The Long Lunch, News & Views, Fox Sports News Express
Web/mobile/interactive: Foxsports.com.au

 

FUEL TV
Specialist Channels Director: Adam Oakes
Channel Manager: Adam Howarth
Publicity: Michael Earsman
Priority Shows for 2011: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), ASP World Tour Surfing, Dew Tour, Red Bull X Fighters, Lingerie Football League, The Daily Habit
Web/mobile/interactive: www.fueltv.com.au

 

THE HISTORY CHANNEL
General Manager Factual Acquisitons: Jim Buchan
Group Programming Manager: Dean Dezius
Marketing Manager: George Mellick
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Helen Johnson
Priority shows for 2011: Tony Robinson Explores Australia, The Digger
Web/mobile/interactive: Historychannel.com.au

 

 

KIDSCO
Managing Director: Paul Robinson
Group Programming Manager: Eileen McCarthy
Marketing Manager: Simon Howells
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: Chris Nicholls
Publicity Manager: Tess Woolcock/Lantern Group
Priority shows for 2011: Turbo Dogs, Boo and Me 2, Sonic Underground, Monsters by Mistake, Millionare Dogs, Bommi and Friends
Web/mobile/interactive: Kidscotv.tv

 

LIFESTYLE CHANNELS
The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle FOOD, LifeStyle YOU and LifeStyle HOME
General manager: Nicole Sheffield
Director of programming and acquisitions: Hannah Barnes
Director of commissioning: Emma Westcott
Creative director: Jens Hertzum
Head of publicity: Sharyn Whitten
Marketing director: Karen Goldhawk
Head of commercial integration: Luke Manderson
Digital media manager: Mark Roppolo
Presentation manager: Nadine Maidens
Priority shows for 2011:
The LifeStyle Channel: Selling Houses Australia Extreme, Donna Hay - Fast Fresh Simple, Come Dine With Me Australia, Grand Designs Australia, Relocation Relocation Australia, Beeny's Restoration Nightmare, Relocation: Phil Down Under, Children's Hospital
LifeStyle FOOD: Secret Meat Business, Stefano's Cooking Paradise S2, Cheese Slices S5, MasterChef: The Professionals, DC Cupcakes, Ace of Cakes, Cake Boss, Great British Menu S6
LifeStyle YOU: Trinny and Susannah's Australian Makeover Mission, Eat Yourself Sexy, The Only Way Is Essex, Toddlers and Tiaras, Wife Swap, Four Weddings
LifeStyle HOME: Design Star, The Outdoor Room US, The Vanilla Ice Project, May The Best House Win, Fantasy Homes, House Gift
Web/mobile/interactive: Lifestylechannel.com.au, Lifestylefood.com.au, Lifestyleyou.com.au, lifestyle.com.au/home

 

 

MOVIE NETWORK CHANNELS
Movie One (available in HD), Movie Two, Movie Extra, Movie Greats, Starpics 1 & 2
(available in HD) and FMC
GM, Content Strategy and Marketing: Peter Jenetsky
Programme Director: Colleen Meldrum
Marketing Manager: Laura Bomer
Marketing Executive - Advertising and Online: Annabelle Greene
Media Services Executive: Nicole Crosdale
Marketing Executive - Platforms and Publicity: Jackie Deignan
Priority shows for 2011: The Academy Awards, The AFI Awards, Movie Extra Tropfest, The Jesters S2, Small Time Gangster, Mad Men S5, The Blind Side, Valentine's Day, Clash of the Titans, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Toy Story 3, Sex and the City 2, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Inception, Tron: Legacy, The Town, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Web/ mobile/ interactive: Mnc.tv

 

MTV NETWORKS AUSTRALIA
General Manager Music Brands: Rebecca Batties
Programming: Janelle McCarthy
Marketing: Suhana Lye
Sponsorship and Sales: Lisa Byrne
Publicity: Milly Gattegno
Priority shows for 2011: Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, MTV Style, MTV Movie Awards, MTV VMA, MTV EMA
Web/mobile/interactive: Mtv.com.au

 

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL
Managing Director: Karin Simoncini
Creative and Marketing director: Jerry Butterfield
Program and Acquisitions Manager: Peta Watermeyer
Advertising Director AU/PAC manager: Tara Lamond
Marketing Manager: Jamie Zarzycki
Communications Manager: Marcus Cammack
Priority shows for 2011:
Nat Geo: Curiousity Week, Expedition Week, Brain Games
Nat Geo Wild: Bush Pilot, Big Cat Week, Snake Underworld with Henry Rollins
Nat Geo Adventure: Extreme Tourist in Afghanistan, Don't Tell My Mother, Banged Up Abroad
Web/mobile/interactive: Natgeotv.com.au

NICKELODEON/ NICK JNR
General Manager MTVN AU & NZ: Ben Richardson
Director of Television and Digital Content: Hugh Baldwin
Creative Director: Kristie Phelan
Research Director: Kirsty Bloore
Marketing & Commercial Partnerships Director: Jules Clarkson
Commercial Marketing Manager: Anna MacDonald
Marketing Manager: Kate Watson
Communications Manager: Vasinee Jordan
Priority shows for 2011: iCarly, Victorious, Big Time Rush, Nickolodeon's Kids Choice Awards, Kung Fu Panda, Planet Sheen, SpongeBob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies
Web/mobile/interactive: Nickelodeon.com.au, Nickjr.com.au

 

SCI FI CHANNEL
CEO: Peter Hudson
Director of Programing: Selena Crowley
Marketing Director: Catherine Field
Sponsorhip and Sales Manager: Ignite Media Brands
Publicity Director: Michael Shephard
Priority shows for 2011: Lost Girl, Dr Who (original), Hex, Sanctuary, Warehouse 13, Stargate: Universe
Web/mobile/interactive: www.scifitv.com.au

 

SETANTA SPORTS
Group Programming Manager/Channel Manager: Paul Steadman
Publicity/Marketing Manager: Si Muddell
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: James Horrocks
Priority shows for 2011: FA Cup, Euro 2012 Qualifiers, Heineken Cup, FA Community Shield, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga
Web/mobile/interactive: Setanta.com/au for latest news and fixture information.

 

SHOWTIME MOVIE CHANNELS
showtime premiere, showtime comedy, showtime action, showtime drama and showcase
HD channels: showtime premiere HD, showtime action HD and showcase HD
Timeshift channels: showtime two, showcase two
Download channels: showtime family, showtime horror
Chief Executive Officer: Peter Rose
Marketing Director: Miranda Stojanovski
Head of Programming: Derek Malone
Ad Sales Manager: Ranka Milazzo
Publicity Manager: Vanessa Hollins
Priority shows for 2011: Animal Kingdom, Wishful Drinking, Beneath Hill 60
Web/mobile/interactive: Showtime.com.au

 

SKY NEWS/ SKY NEWS BUSINESS CHANNEL
CEO: Angelos Frangopoulos
Director of News and Programming: Ian Ferguson
Channel Manager, Sky News Business: Kylie Merritt
Director of Operations & Resources: Talia Greet
Manager of Business Development: Jeff Brown
Publicist: Lucy Squire
Australian productions current and future: All Australian programming across Sky News and Sky News Business Channels
Interactive aspects: Sky News Multiview – 8 channels with headlines, business, sport, weather, top stories, Showbiz and Sky UK and main channel. Channel is also on Foxtel by mobile for headlines and business. Also does made-for-mobiles channels for Vodafone and content to 3, Optus and Telstra Skynews.com.au - including journalists’ blogs Businesschannel.com.au. Also on Facebook and Twitter.

 

SKY RACING
Channel Manager: Brendan Parnell
Group Programming Manager/Publicity: Andrew Rogers
Marketing Manager: Jaimee Rogers
Program Manager: Matt Brooks
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: MCN
Publicity Manager: Nicholas Tzaferis
Priority shows for 2011: Racing Retro, Inside Running, Off the Rails, Form Line, Punting Club, GG Girls, Saturday Raceday
Web/mobile/interactive: Skyracing.tv

 

 

STVDIO
General Manager: Sandra Bender
Head of Content: Kristin Marlow
Head of Markerting: Jo McAlister
Senior Marketing Executive: Jasmine Dodd
Publicity: Kym Druitt (eckfactor)
Priority shows for 2011: "STVDIO Season Ticket" - exclusive Australian performances including Smoke and Mirrors (Sydney Festival), WOMADelaide, 2011 Helpmann Awards, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Romeo and Juliet (Australian Ballet)
Web/mobile/interactive: Stvdio.com.au

 

 

THE WEATHER CHANNEL
Channel manager: Julian Delany
Head of Production: Kate Noble
Marketing Director: Georgi Martin
Publicity: Vanessa Guetti
Priority shows for 2010: Forecast for Disaster: La Nina Strikes
Web/mobile/interactive: www.weatherchannel.com.au, Weather Active – interactive on demand local weather information.

 

TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES
Executive Director - Sales and Networks AUS & NZ: Robi Stanton
Senior Marketing Manager: Erin Falconer
Senior Programming Manager: Danny Fung
Publicity: Olivia Demlakian
Priority for 2011: Launching in July with brand new look and feel - a raft of classic new movies and specials, transferred to 16:9 and in stereo
Web/mobile/interactive: Natasha Fernandez

 

TV1
CEO: Peter Hudson
Director of Programming: Selena Crowley
Marketing Director: Catherine Field
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: Ignite Media Brands
Publicity Director: Michael Shephard
Priority shows for 2011: Drop Dead Diva, Royal Pains, Law & Order: UK , Killing Time, 30 Rock, Rules of Engagement
Web/mobile/interactive: TV1.com.au

 

TVSN
Channel Manager: Dionne Sinay
Programming Manager: Grant Iskov
Publicity/Marketing Manager: Robyn Ball
Priority for 2011:
As Australia’s only TV shopping network, TVSN allows you to shop when you want, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Web/mobile/interactive: Tvsn.com.au

 

UKTV
General Manager: Tony Iffland
Director of Television: Deidre Brennan
Director of Marketing: Amanda McGregor
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: MCN
Marketing and Brand Communications Manager: Linda Deubel
Priority shows for 2011: The Royal Wedding, Primeval, Upstairs Downstairs
Web/mobile/interactive: UKTV.com.au

 

 

W
Group Channel Manager W & Fox Classics: Penny Win
Marketing Manager: Niki Brown
Sponsorship and Sales Manager: Andrew Mulready
Publicity: Elizabeth Hunter
Priority shows for 2011: Spirited S2, The Pillars of the Earth, The Glades S2
Web/mobile/interactive: Wchannel.com.au

 

WORLD MOVIES
General Manager: Sandra Bender
Head of Content: Kristin Marlow
Head of Marketing: Jo McAlister
Senior Marketing Executive: Jasmine Dodd
Publicity: Kym Druitt (eckfactor)
Priority shows for 2011: Rendezvous (French film festival), Official Selection (from Cannes), Do Not Disturb (adult films)
Web/mobile/interactive: www.worldmovies.net