In a recent pay-TV study of viewer behaviors and lifestyle habits in Asia-Pacific, Scripps Networks Interactive found its channel portfolio significantly outranked its competitors in the food, home and travel lifestyle categories. The channels, which include Asian Food Channel, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel, have a highly engaged audience, who have an affinity to lifestyle brands and content. They are more receptive to advertisers, trusting the channels as an authority in the lifestyle ahead of other pay-TV networks.

“It is without a doubt that our channels offer a unique proposition for clients looking to break through today’s competitive media landscape to form meaningful relationships with their consumers,” said Derek Chang, Head of International Lifestyle Channels, Scripps Networks Interactive. “The results of the study confirm our audiences are up-scale, affluent, and engaged in both lifestyle programming and its associated products, be that in their kitchen, home or in the holiday they choose.”

The study, which was commissioned by Scripps Networks in Singapore and conducted by Kadence International, surveyed more than 4,000 respondents, 25-55 year olds who frequently watch lifestyle programming in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Survey highlights include:

Asian Food Channel (AFC):

• AFC is 47 per cent more likely to be recognized by viewers for local Asian food and cooking content than its channel competitors
• 50 per cent of AFC viewers visited a restaurant, city or destination featured during a show as compared to 28 per cent of other pay-TV viewers

HGTV:

• 87 per cent of HGTV viewers have performed some form of renovation in the past 12 months as compared to 69 per cent other pay-TV viewers
• HGTV inspires viewers and is their go-to channel for all things renovation, taking the lead when it comes to topics such as “Home Renovations” (47 per cent), “DIY Renovations” (46 per cent)  and “House Hunting” (45 per cent)

Food Network (FN):

• 91 per cent of FN viewers are willing to pay more for quality ingredients and meals
• FN has a 31 per cent lead against the nearest competitor channel as being one that presents inspirational cooking content

Travel Channel:

• 87 per cent of Travel Channel viewers are likely to travel to a destination featured on a travel show as compared to 69 per cent other pay-TV viewers
• 74 per cent of Travel Channel viewers agree that advertisements are a good way for them to learn about new products

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