New York – History will launch in Belarus to nearly a million homes via Beltelecom on July 15. The announcement was made on July 14 by Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, EMEA, A+E Networks. The premiere schedule for History in Belarus includes original, top-rated franchises such as Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Counting Cars, and Mountain Men. “We’re delighted to bring the highest quality factual entertainment to new audiences in Belarus through this … [Read more...] about History expands footprint in Eastern Europe
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Crime + Investigation launches in Angola and Mozambique
New York – Crime + Investigation (CI) has rolled out in Mozambique and Angola via the platform, DStv. The announcement was made by Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Europe for A+E Networks on April 28. The Portuguese channel features series and specials from A+E Networks’ rich, crime/justice catalogue. Among the original, globally-recognised series airing are The First 48, I Killed My BFF, Cajun Justice, Beyond Scared Straight, and Evil Up Close. The channel is operated by … [Read more...] about Crime + Investigation launches in Angola and Mozambique
HISTORY launches in Ukraine and expands reach in Russia
Moscow – HISTORY® has launched in the Ukraine via DTH platform, Lybid, and has increased distribution in Russia with its launch on Beeline. “We’re thrilled to have broken new ground in the Ukraine through our partnership with Lybid, and are looking forward to further expanding our reach across Russia in 2014,” said Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Europe, A+E Networks. Ice Road Truckers HISTORY takes viewers on a journey through the ages, connecting our … [Read more...] about HISTORY launches in Ukraine and expands reach in Russia
Promotions at A+E Networks
Singapore – Ling-Sze Gan has been promoted to Senior Director of Content Sales, Asia. Based at A+E Networks’ Singapore office, she will oversee content distribution throughout the region to both standard and non-standard television platforms. Since joining A+E Networks in 2007, Gan has grown content distribution revenues in the region by 700 per cent, and has expanded distribution into the terrestrial market in Japan and has closed significant output deals in Korea, China and … [Read more...] about Promotions at A+E Networks