Sundance Channel & WE tv Grow Footprint in Taiwan

TAIPEI/NEW YORK: Sundance Channel and WE tv have secured expanded carriage in Taiwan with CNS, building out the networks’ Asian footprints.

CNS launched both channels in HD, with Mandarin subtitles, on October 10. AMC/Sundance Channel Global has added Keith Mak to the team to oversee affiliate distribution and marketing for Sundance Channel and WE tv in Asia. Mak will report to Ed Palluth, the executive VP of global distribution at AMC/Sundance Channel Global. Mak will be based in Hong Kong.

Bruce Tuchman, AMC/Sundance Channel Global’s president, stated, “Today’s news marks the continued Asian expansion for Sundance Channel and WE tv in Asia and Taiwan continues to be a significant market and a crucial part of our international growth strategy for both these networks. We’re thrilled to launch on CNS and look forward to sharing our hit content with Taiwanese audiences.”

“Keith has a tremendous amount of experience and a proven track record of expanding and developing television brands in Asia. He comes to us equipped with robust knowledge of the Asian TV market and has strong relationships throughout the region,” added Palluth. “Keith joins AMC/Sundance Channel Global at a critical moment when we are expanding rapidly and are experiencing great momentum. We are thrilled to have him on board and are confident that he will make a strong impact on the growth of Sundance Channel and WE tv in Asia.”