A+E Networks’ has appointed Pooja Nirmal Kant as its new Senior Manager, International Content Sales, Asia. Ms. Based in Singapore, Ms. Kant will report to Ling Sze Gan, Senior Director, International Content Sales, Asia, effective June 3. Prior to working in A+E Networks, Kant worked at The Walt Disney as Assistant Manager, Sales Development, handling various aspects of sales distribution and management. The announcement was made by Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Pooja Nirmal Kant as new Senior Manager, International Content Sales, Asia
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A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks, has announced the its 2013/2014 upfront slate on May 8 for three of its networks – A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime. The network has picked up a new unscripted reality series, Modern Dads – a new take on Stay at Home Dads, set to debut on A&E. The network has also announced that HISTORY’s The Bible and Vikings were the number one mini and new cable series respectively, with production of season two for Vikings already underway. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
New York/Tokyo - Asia Ireton has been appointed General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific for A+E Networks and Shoji Iwamoto, President, Super Network/Representative Director, The History Channel Japan Corp. Based in Tokyo, Ireton is responsible for all channel operations including programming, production, marketing, affiliate … [Read more...] about Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
Nancy Dubuc (left) and Abbe Raven (right) New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks, becoming the third CEO in the company’s nearly 30-year history. Dubuc will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, with the brand groups and business divisions reporting to her. It was also announced that Abbe Raven will be elevated to the newly created position of chairman, A+E Networks. Raven will spearhead A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
MIPTV: A+E Networks to debut new content and formats at MIPTV 2013
New York – A+E Networks announced that it would be releasing all new line-up of TV movies, real-life series, and a selection of formats for the international market. Headlining the slate are the Lifetime Original Movies Ring of Fire, Betty & Coretta, and Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story. Other programming highlights include Storage Wars: New York, Double Divas, Bamazon, Aussie Pickers, Pawn Stars UK, and the format 7 Days of Sex. Counting Cars, Duck Dynasty, Mankind: The Story of … [Read more...] about MIPTV: A+E Networks to debut new content and formats at MIPTV 2013
Eduardo Ruiz named President of A+E Networks Latin America
Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture of A+E Networks and Ole Communications, has announced the promotion of Eddy Ruiz to President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America. In his role, Ruiz will continue to be responsible for the joint venture’s Latin America networks, A&E, HISTORY and BIO, and will lead the joint venture’s new growth initiatives for both established brands and other brands; manage the explosive growth of new technologies and the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Ruiz named President of A+E Networks Latin America