NEW YORK – A+E Networks has promoted Christopher Barry to SVP, Head of Finance, Ad Sales, Distribution, International and Digital. Barry will report to Art Vomvas, EVP, Finance and Business Planning. In his new role, Barry will work with Ad Sales, Distribution, International and Digital divisions’ management to provide financial oversight, business planning and strategic support for growth initiatives and investments. Barry’s new role includes overall revenue planning and will … [Read more...] about New A+E Networks SVP, Head of Finance, Ad Sales, Distribution, International and Digital
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A+E Networks announces Global digital production footprint growth
NEW YORK/ SINGAPORE – A+E Networks is rolling out digital studios outside of the United States, under an A+E Digital International initiative, with the first set in Singapore, for Asia. The rollout further cements its leadership position in creating cross-platform content and reaching viewers everywhere they consume content. The full-service, integrated creative and content creation units will specialize in producing original, premium short- and mid-form digital content assets, … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces Global digital production footprint growth
HISTORY OF FOOTBALL to be broadcasted 24/7 for 14 days worldwide
New York, NY – A+E Networks has announced a worldwide broadcasting first - the HISTORY OF FOOTBALL, a 14-day, 24/7, mega television event, running from May 28 to June 10, 2018. It is set to broadcast on HISTORY, and capture the anticipation and excitement of the 2018 World Cup. HISTORY OF FOOTBALL will air in over 160 territories around the world including in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the … [Read more...] about HISTORY OF FOOTBALL to be broadcasted 24/7 for 14 days worldwide
A+E Networks and Avalon produce Disasters That Changed Britain
London - A+E Networks UK has commissioned leading UK production company Avalon to produce a brand new documentary series: James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain. The 6x60’ series, due to air on HISTORY in early 2018, takes a unique and unprecedented look at some of the most impactful events that affected Britain in the 20th and 21stcenturies. Presented by award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man), the original six-part series unpicks the events that led to … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Avalon produce Disasters That Changed Britain
A+E Networks closes a deal with TV Azteca
New York – Heading into MIP Cancun, A+E Networks has closed a deal with FTA broadcaster, TV Azteca, in Mexico for its globally successful factual series, it was announced by Ellen Lovejoy, Vice President, Head of Sales, Americas and Formats, A+E Networks. TV Azteca will air Hoarders (109 x hour), My Ghost Story (20 x ½ hour), UFO Hunters (37 x 1 hour) and My Haunted House (39 x 1 hour). “We are thrilled to be working with TV Azteca,” said A+E Networks Sr. Director, … [Read more...] about A+E Networks closes a deal with TV Azteca
A+E Networks partners Jiangsu Broadcasting
New York – A+E Networks has signed a deal with China’s Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation to co-produce Scars of Nanking, it was announced by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director of A+E Networks International. Marking the 80th anniversary of the brutal massacre by Japanese invaders during World War II, the one-hour docu-drama will premiere December 13, 2017 on History in the U.S., History Asia and simultaneously on Jiangsu Satellite TV in China. “Over the past few … [Read more...] about A+E Networks partners Jiangsu Broadcasting