Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright & Colin Powell Guest Star on the Fifth Season Premiere of Madam Secretary

Fans of Sony Channel’s political series, Madam Secretary, will be in for a treat with the guest appearances of former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright and General Colin Powell in the fifth season premiere that airs Monday, October 8 at 9pm.

In this unprecedented episode, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, played by award-winning actress Téa Leoni, turns to the former real-life secretaries of state to ask their advice on how best to respond to a delicate situation.

“We’re delighted to have these three former secretaries of state be part of our season premiere,” said Barbara Hall, Executive Producer and Series Creator. “It was a privilege to experience their perspectives and discourse both in and behind the scenes.”

Lori McCreary, Executive Producer added, “Having three powerhouses of diplomacy agree to come on our show is awe-inspiring and humbling. The fact that we were able to find a time in their busy schedules when they were all available is a miracle. We welcome Secretary Albright, Secretary Clinton and General Powell to the Madam Secretary family!”

Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State, held the position from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. General Colin Powell served as Secretary of State from 2001 until 2005 under President George Bush. Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of State from 2009 until 2013 under President Barack Obama.

Executive produced by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, Madam Secretary stars Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Sara Ramirez, Željko Ivanek, Keith Carradine, Sebastian Arcelus, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend, Erich Bergen, Kathrine Herzer, Wallis Currie-Wood and Evan Roe.

Madam Secretary returns on Monday, October 8 at 8:55pm on Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is available on Cablelink Channel 39, Cignal Channel 120,  G Sat Channel 48, and SKYCable Channel 35.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage and lose themselves in premium content. 

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM. 


Visit www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation @SonyChannelAsia on Facebook and Twitter.

Binge on Shonda Drama This August on Sony Channel

Grey’s Anatomy Season 11

Seattle Grace Hospital doctors continue their professional and personal travails in its most gripping season yet.

This season places many of the doctors' personal relationships in serious jeopardy. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) struggles to regain a sense of normalcy both at home and in the hospital after best friend Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) moves to another country. A new doctor, Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary), carries an explosive secret that turns Meredith's life upside down. While distance between Meredith and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) causes marriage friction and a devastating accident seals their fate.

Meanwhile, Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) start to grow apart due to Arizona's work commitments and heartbreaking news casts a dark cloud on April’s (Sarah Drew) and Jackson's (Jesse Williams) impending parenthood.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 11 premieres on August 10, every Friday at 10:40pm, with back-to-back episodes, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Scandal Season 4

Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) returns to Washington, D.C. after her absence leaves a void on her team. Olivia Pope & Associates has closed down, forcing Abby (Darby Stanchfield), Huck (Guillermo Diaz), and Quinn (Katie Lowes) to work elsewhere. 

Abby lives a new life as she is now the White House Press Secretary. However, she later finds herself confronting a personal trauma as she is thrust in the presence of her abusive ex-husband, who has been nominated for Virginia State Senator.

Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) begins his second term with a plan to make positive changes for the nation. Everybody finds it hard to cope with Harrison’s (Columbus Short) death, Olivia being the hardest. In addition, she also discovers a betrayal within her firm.

Scandal Season 4 premieres on August 9, every Thursday at 10:40pm, with back-to-back episodes, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

It’s a Hit to Get Fit at the Sony Fit Fest

Fitness enthusiasts of all ages spent their weekend joining the active lifestyle movement at the Sony Fit Fest held last Saturday at the SMX Aura Convention Center.

Catering to all interests and fitness levels, the inaugural event featured a variety of classes such as glow-in-the-dark yoga, 80’s & 90’s music-themed Zumba, mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as a series of physical challenges.

“Exercise keeps our minds and bodies healthy so we’re thrilled that Sony Channel could offer a dynamic platform for fitness enthusiasts to get together in a fun and social way. A big thanks to our partner Gold’s Gym for the inspiration to live our best lives,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head of AXN Networks Philippines.

Calories were burned and friendships were built on the activity floor as participants encouraged each other to get active while DJ McCoy, DJ Funk Avy, and DJ Mia Ayesa kept the vibe fun and energetic by playing the best beats throughout the day.
Sony Fit Fest was powered by Gold’s Gym, co-sponsored by 2GO Express and Vitasoy. Special thanks to Belvita, Gardenia, 2XU, Runnr, and Cignal.


About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.
Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.
Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM.
See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.

Power Struggle Ensues Between Onscreen Friends in The Brand New Series “Daytime Divas” on Sony Channel this July

Daily fireworks light up between the five female co-hosts of The Lunch Hour long-running talk show in the all new drama Daytime Divas which premieres this July on Sony Channel.
Show creator and host Maxine Robinson (Vanessa Williams), raunchy comedienne Mo Evans (Tichina Arnold), outspoken conservative Heather Flynn-Kellogg (Fiona Gubelmann), former child star Kibby Ainsley (Chloe Bridges), and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nina Sandoval (Camille Guaty) gather around the table to discuss life, love, politics, and juicy gossip.
Maxine is used to calling the shots, always getting the last word in every give-and-take banter her panel delves into. But in the fascinating world of daytime television, nothing is what it seems.

Onscreen, they are best friends with five different points of view, but behind the scenes, they inhabit a backstage world filled with intrigues and scandals, sparking a power struggle that casts a doubt on their show’s future.

Daytime Divas premieres on July 11, every Wednesday at 8:50pm, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is available on Cablelink Channel 39, Cignal Channel 120, Destiny Cable
Channel 35, G Sat Channel 48, and SKYCable Channel 35.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.
Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.
Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM.
See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.

AXN Brings Back All the Drama and the Action with Two Returning Series this July

This July, nonstop drama and action return with the all new seasons of two top-rated crime drama series – NCIS: Los Angeles and Blue Bloods.

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9

The Naval Criminal Investigation Service’s Office of Special Projects takes on more undercover work and hard-to-crack cases in Los Angeles. Special agents G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) lead their elite team of undercover operatives as they continue to fight the most dangerous criminals the city has ever seen.

Season 9 opens with the team sensing that Hetty (Linda Hunt) must be up to something covert after she turns in her retirement papers and disappears. Executive Assistant Director Shay Mosley (Nia Long) comes to Los Angeles to oversee the team and makes staffing changes. Immediately, she develops issues with Callen and company. Also, Sam insists that Callen find a new partner.

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9 airs every Thursday at 9:50pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

Blue Bloods Season 8

The Reagans, NYPD’s First Family of Law Enforcement, are back in the limelight as they passionately defend New York City from lawless elements.

In the new season, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is thinking of retiring after the death of his wife Linda in a rescue helicopter crash. But Erin (Bridget Moynahan) pleads with him to help her with a case that involves her ex-husband, Jack (Peter Hermann), who has been attacked in his office. Jamie (Will Estes) and partner Eddie (Vanessa Ray) go undercover as a couple to bust a shady drug dealer.

Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) protects one of his own as he clashes with the new mayor, Margaret Dutton (Lorraine Bracco), when he refused to release the disciplinary record of the police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed woman shoplifter.

Blue Bloods Season 8 airs every Wednesday at 9:45 pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

AXN is available on Cablelink Channel 38, Cignal Channel 121, Destiny Cable Channel 49, G Sat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

Game Nights Are On with the AXN Freedom Fridays Bar Tour

Get ready to break free and unwind with exciting games and surprises as AXN visits the best night spots in Manila featuring special guest star and TV host, Sydney Crespo.

AXN Freedom Fridays Bar Tour kicks off on July 6, invading Makati’s hippest bars including Rue Bourbon Salcedo, Poblacion: The Wild Poppy and H&J Sports Bar & Restaurant.

AXN fans should bring their A-Game as they’ll be challenged in a series of fun activities and games to win awesome prizes.  Bar chow, drinks and AXN giveaways will be on tap.

“AXN is all about redefining action, so the Freedom Fridays Bar Tour will redefine your Friday night. It’s about getting together with friends, celebrating the end of the week and having fun responsibly,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head, AXN Networks Philippines.

So what better way to end a week of hard work than to play even harder? Mark your calendars - AXN Freedom Fridays kicks off this July 6, and continues over the next few weeks.

AXN Freedom Fridays is brought to you by San Miguel Pale Pilsen, with official radio partner Wave 89.1.

For more information, go to www.facebook.com/axnasia.

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both
SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

Groove Your Way into Shape with Sony Fit Fest

Sony Channel invites everyone to its first ever workout party! Sony Fit Fest will showcase how an active and healthy lifestyle is fun! The event will be held at SMX Aura Convention Center on July 7, 2018 (Saturday) from 1pm to 8pm.

No need to be a fitness buff to participate in the event because there will be activities appropriate for all fitness levels. So, mark your calendars and tell all your friends as well.

The event is a fitness festival that will feature glow-in-the-dark yoga, Zumba, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes alternating with a series of surprise exercise challenges. There will also be a circuit space for those who want to do strength training.

“Our goal is to encourage everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle and to make time for regular physical activity. Now is the time to start our journey towards a healthy lifestyle and Sony Fit Fest is the perfect venue for us to do so,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head of AXN Networks Philippines.

DJ McCoy, DJ Funky Avy, and DJ Mia Ayesa will be providing the best beats to work out to with MC Rico Robles.
To know more about the event, please visit bit.ly/SonyFitFest. Admission is free!
Sony Fit Fest is powered by Gold’s Gym.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.
Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.
Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM.
See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.

Watch the American Idol Performance and Finale Shows Live on Sony Channel

Get ahead of the internet spoilers and watch the excitement directly from the US with Sony Channel’s live broadcast of American Idol’s performance and finale result shows!

After an exciting and unpredictable journey, America has voted for the top three hopefuls who will be performing next week to take this season’s American Idol crown:

18-year-old Gabby Barrett’s (@gabbybarrett_) magnetic personality and powerhouse vocals have received high praise from the judges, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

Country singer, Caleb Lee Hutchinson (@calebleemusic) has been the hot favourite this season with his deep, soulful vocals and boyish charms.

Maddie Poppe (@maddiepoppe), a 20-year-old student who has a very distinct voice, stood out from the rest of the competitors with her unique take on popular songs.

Watch the live broadcast of the performance show on Monday, May 21 at 8am (7am JKT/BKK) and the finale result show on Tuesday, May 22 at 9am (8am JKT/BKK) on Sony Channel.

If you can’t get enough of their spectacular performances, tune-in to the encores of the performance show on Monday, May 21 at 6pm (5pm JKT/BKK) and 9.45pm (8:45pm JKT/BKK), and the finale result show on Tuesday May 22 at 6pm (5pm JKT/BKK) and 9:45pm (8:45pm JKT/BKK)

Join our Sony Channel event page to watch exclusive clips of their performances and receive reminder posts so that you wouldn’t miss the show. For more information, visit www.SonyChannelAsia.com and @SonyChannelAsia on Facebook and Twitter.

Sony Channel is available on Cablelink Channel 39, Cignal Channel 120, Destiny Cable Channel 35, G Sat Channel 48, and SKYCable Channel 35.


About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM.

Visit www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation @SonyChannelAsia on Facebook and Twitter.

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Celebrate the Season of Fun with Sony Channel's Summer Escape 2016

Sony Channel steals the scene as it hosts this year's Summer Escape in Boracay.

Fun-filled summer activities await the participants in this event happening on April 22 at The Sand Bar Station 1 in Boracay starting at 1PM, to be hosted by Jaz Reyes. In the evening, the mood is set with special performances by Clara Benin, RJ Jimenez, and Up Dharma Down.

To participate in this event, guests need to register by liking Sony Channel's Facebook page. After which, they’ll be given an ‘event passport’ which they could use to participate in different activity booths, and enjoy the evening performances as well.

Guests can also make memorable beach moments with henna tattoos, hair braids, massages, nail art, bead buffet, printstagram, giant beerpong, and more! Plus, Sony Channel will be giving away exciting freebies for its summer loving guests.

Sony Channel’s Summer Escape 2016 is brought to you by Western Union in partnership with 2go Express, 2go Travel, Tanduay Select, Deborrah Lippman, Palmers, OPI, Style Aromatheraphy, Havaianas, Piknik, Boracay Crossfit, Megstreetwear.ph and Meg.  

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.



About Sony Channel
Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.
Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming.  Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish and aspirational.
Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM. See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and joint the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelAsia and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelAsia for more.

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Harte Hanks Help Sony Regain Brand Loyalists

Sony is a global leader in electronics products, but the Japanese multinational conglomerate once lost this status as a premier brand, at least for the brand loyalists.

How did Sony, an iconic brand for Filipino consumers, regain that lofty position in the world market?

It took a marketing strategy mapped out by Harte Hanks (NYSE:HHS), who is known for driving growth for the world’s largest brands, to turn things around for Sony, one of the world’s largest television manufacturers.

With consumers having more options, how could Sony Corp. generate consumer buzz around its products, and then translate that into long-term loyalty that drives growth and profitability?

Harte Hanks, which will incidentally open on April 21 its BPO-call center at the Mall of Asia Complex, in Pasay City, and the Japanese company devised an integrated marketing campaign that leveraged the power of untapped data from Sony’s existing and prospective customer base. The idea was to keep them a step ahead of the customer.

“We deliver real interactions and measurable engagement results for brands the world over,” said the US-based marketing firm, who had established a main and two secondary locations in the Philippines more than a decade ago. The MOA facility will consolidate Harte Hanks Philippines’ BPO-call center operations in the country. 

The campaign included key elements like direct mail to drive traffic to Sony’s website and Email communications to deliver just the right product information at the right time.

Sony also implemented catalog drops and free standing inserts (FSI) that would engage the customer on a more frequent and relevant basis, resulting in a more engaging and profitable consumer experience, and enhancing loyalty across multiple products and devices.

The Harte Hanks’ strategy paid off as Sony’s sell-through and product registrations, cross sales and conversion rates, and customer satisfaction have all significantly improved.

The company registered a 41 percent growth in revenue and 100 percent increase in email open rates because of the successful marketing initiative.

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ABOUT HARTE HANKS

Harte Hanks partners with clients to deliver relevant, connected and quality customer interactions. Our approach starts with discovery and learning, which leads to customer journey mapping, creative and content development, analytics and data management, and ends with execution and support in a variety of digital and traditional channels. We do something powerful: we produce engaging and memorable customer interactions to drive business results for our clients, which is why Harte Hanks is famous for developing better customer relationships, experiences and defining interaction-led marketing. For more information, visit the Harte Hanks website at www.hartehanks.com, call 844-233-9281, email pr@hartehanks.com or follow us on Twitter @hartehanks or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HarteHanks.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the company's leadership transition, services and clients. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from currently anticipated results. Additional important factors and information regarding Harte Hanks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of our website under the heading "Financials & Filings." We specifically disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the future even if circumstances change and, therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views after today.  

As used herein, "Harte Hanks" refers to Harte Hanks, Inc. and/or its applicable operating subsidiaries, as the context may require. Harte Hanks' logo and name are trademarks owned by Harte Hanks. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective owners. 

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