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
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Nancy Dubuc and Mark Burnett to keynote at MIPCOM 2012
Paris – Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY and Lifetime Networks; and Mark Burnett, President, One Three Media, will deliver Media Mastermind keynote addresses at MIPCOM 2012, organised by Reed MIDEM in Cannes from October 8-11. HISTORY is now available in over 150 countries, reaching more than 300 million households in 37 languages. According to Reed MIDEM, it is also the top cable network in A25-54 in the US and the number one factual brand in all key demographics to … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc and Mark Burnett to keynote at MIPCOM 2012
Comcast close to selling stake in A&E
Comcast is close to selling its stake in the A&E cable networks, which would bring in nearly $3 billion for just 15 percent of the company, according to The New York Times. The deal has been in the works for many months, and now awaits approval from banks. A&E Networks, whose majority 85 percent stake is co-owned by ABC-Disney and the Hearst Corporation, will make the purchase of the Comcast stake and will pay back the loan from the networks’ profits. According to The New York … [Read more...] about Comcast close to selling stake in A&E