New York/Singapore – Pooja Nirmal Kant has been promoted to Director, International Content Sales, Asia at A+E Networks. The announcement was made by Glen Hansen, Vice President, International Content Sales, Asia-Pacific, to whom she reports. Pooja Nirmal Kant Based in Singapore, Kant oversees content distribution across Southeast Asia, with a focus on driving sales for A+E Networks’ growing scripted catalogue throughout the region. In addition, Kant will continue to manage and grow … [Read more...] about A+E Networks promotes Pooja Nirmal Kant
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A+E Networks announces apppointment
New York – A+E Networks’ 15-year veteran programmer Robert Sharenow has been appointed as Executive Vice President & General Manager of A&E and Lifetime. Previously, Sharenow had been Executive Vice President & GM of Lifetime since June 2013. Sharenow will report to Paul Buccieri, President, A&E and HISTORY for A&E; and continue to report to Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks, in regard to Lifetime. The announcement was made by Buccieri and is … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces apppointment
A+E Networks acquires “Blue”
Julia Stiles London/Johannesburg – A+E Networks® UK has acquired the award-winning U.S. scripted series, Blue, starring Julia Stiles, exclusively for Lifetime® in the UK and Africa. The original series will premiere in spring 2015 in the UK. Announcing the acquisition, Koulla Anastasi, Director of Programming for Lifetime, said, “Blue is a compelling and captivating drama that will enhance our programming schedule on Lifetime in both the UK and Africa.” The hit series … [Read more...] about A+E Networks acquires “Blue”
A+E Networks® Asia’s new executive appointments
Singapore – A+E Networks® Asia announced two executive appointments to the company’s programming and promotions teams. Brad Cox joins A+E Networks Asia as Senior Director, Content – Lifestyle & Entertainment Channels. He oversees scheduling and acquisitions for Lifetime and FYI, reporting to Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production. Previously, Cox held senior programming positions at Active TV and ANTV. He served in various production roles … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® Asia’s new executive appointments
A+E Networks inks deals in Asia ahead of ATF
New York – A+E Networks® has finalised a raft of sales agreements with broadcasters across Asia in the run-up to Asia TV Forum(ATF). The announcement was made by Glen Hansen, Vice President, International Content Sales, Asia-Pacific, A+E Networks. “We are very pleased to announce these sales as we approach ATF. Asia is a major growth territory, and the demand for high-quality programing continues to gather momentum. We look forward to presenting our dynamic line-up of scripted … [Read more...] about A+E Networks inks deals in Asia ahead of ATF
A+E Networks named 2015 Company of Distinction
Toronto, Canada/New York – The Banff World Media Festival announced that it will honour the global media company A+E Networks as its esteemed Company of Distinction at the annual event, taking place 7-10 June 2015 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Canada. Introduced in 2013 with CBS Corporation and continued in 2014 with Lionsgate Entertainment, the Company of Distinction Programme is an opportunity for the Festival to pay homage to a prestigious company demonstrating … [Read more...] about A+E Networks named 2015 Company of Distinction