{"id":20335,"date":"2014-10-14T22:11:38","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T02:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bejone03.expressions.syr.edu\/trf235\/?p=20335"},"modified":"2014-12-01T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T20:17:34","slug":"ae-television-networks-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bejone03.expressions.syr.edu\/trf235\/2014\/10\/14\/ae-television-networks-5\/","title":{"rendered":"A+E Television Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Jordan Robinson<\/pre>\n
A&E Television Networks<\/h2>\n
\"AETN\"<\/a><\/p>\n
Headquarters:<\/h1>\n
235 E 45th St
\nNew York City, NY,
\nUnited States 10017<\/p>\n
About<\/h1>\n
A&E Television Networks<\/a> (AETN), LLC is an American media company that offers a variety of television channels via cable and satellite in both the U.S. and overseas. As a joint venture between Hearst Corporation<\/a> and The Walt Disney Company<\/a>, AETN channels include A&E<\/a>, Crime and Investigation Network<\/a>, fyi<\/a>, History<\/a>, H2<\/a>, History en Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>, Lifetime<\/a>, LMN<\/a>, Lifetime Real Women<\/a>, and Military History<\/a>.1<\/sup><\/a> Spanning across multiple platforms, A&E Television Networks offers content in a variety of media forms including television programming, websites, music, and video content. Their principal competitors include the Discovery Channel<\/a>, AMC Networks<\/a> and Public Broadcasting Service<\/a>.1<\/a>, 2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n
Key Executives:<\/h1>\n
\"Nancy<\/a>
Nancy Dubuc<\/p><\/div>\n
Nancy Dubuc<\/a> has resided as President and CEO of\u00a0A&E Television networks since June of 2013. \u00a0Under her charge, the network has seen rapid growth. In September 2014, Dubuc oversaw A+E Networks\u2019 acquisition of a 10% stake in Vice Media. Dubuc has received multiple Emmy\u00a0awards and nominations throughout her 15 year tenure at A+E Networks as network executive, programmer, and producer. \u00a0According to Dubuc, “Great content should create an experience beyond the TV, across every platform our audience uses.” As such, she has been an integral part of the company’s convergence across multiple platforms as they try to reach a wider audience. 6<\/a><\/p>\n
\"Abbe<\/a>
Abbe Raven<\/p><\/div>\n
Abbe Raven<\/a> was appointed chairman of A&E Television Networks in June 2013. \u00a0Under her charge, A&E Networks tripled their earnings as she has overseen the company’s expanding global portfolio since April 2005. \u00a0She currently serves as vice chairman on the board of directors of the NCTA and is on the boards of the NAMIC Foundation and the CTAM Educational Foundation. She also serves as vice chairman of the advisory board of the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of American History. 7<\/a><\/p>\n
History<\/h1>\n
Derived from humble beginnings, A&E Television Networks started out with a lone channel, A&E, which offered a mixture of cultural programming including jazz performances, symphonic concerts, celebrity interviews, classic movies and documentaries. After striking a deal with BBC\u00a0in its first year, two thirds of their programming came from first rights to BBC content. By it\u2019s third year of inception, A&E Television Networks was already receiving high acclaim as the greatest producer of quality arts and entertainment media in America. After widening their range of content in the late 1980\u2019s and early 90\u2019s, historical documentaries and off-network sitcoms were introduced along with higher ratings.\u00a0\u00b2<\/a><\/p>\n
By the mid 1990\u2019s, Biography<\/a> and the History Channel<\/a> have rapidly become the most respected and widely viewed of the Network\u2019s programming. \u00a0Grossing over 35 million subscribers by 1996, the Network decided to enter into the international market to promote their programming in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, The United Kingdom, and Canada. Currently their international networks are comprised of A&E Networks UK and A&E Networks Asia, operating over 6 channels in each market in countries such as England, Norway, Sweden, India, and Malaysia.\u00a0\u00b9<\/a><\/p>\n
After merging with Lifetime Entertainment Networks in 2009, A&E began to revamp their channels under the guidance of A&E Networks CEO Nancy Dubuc<\/a>. As a result, the Bio channel has now merged under the fyi channel, and many stagnant shows have been dropped from their line up. 6<\/a><\/p>\n
Acquisition of Vice Media<\/a><\/h1>\n
Early this fall A+E Networks aquired 10% of Vice Media in exchange for $250 million dollars. \u00a0Similar to A&E’s objectives, the partnership and investment will fund Vice\u2019s expansion into a wider array of global programming about news, fashion, sports, culture\u00a0and more. \u00a0\u201cThey are a very powerful brand, and it cannot be underestimated their ability to reach a very hard-to-reach audience,\u201d said Nancy Dubuc, chief executive of A&E Networks.\u00a0\u00b3<\/a><\/p>\n
Critics’ Choice Awards<\/a><\/h1>\n
\"critics-choice-logo\"<\/a><\/p>\n
As of September 2014, A&E Networks has formed a new partnership with the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association to televise “The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards” and “The Critics’ Choice Television Awards” for 2015 and 2016. \u00a0The 20th annual Critics\u2019 Choice Movie Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, and will be broadcast live on A&E from The Hollywood Palladium officially kicking off film award season. 5<\/a><\/p>\n
Global Expansion<\/a><\/h1>\n
Currently A&E Networks are producing content specifically tailored toward different markets using the same shows but incorporating them into African, Asian, European, and Australian markets. \u00a0Shows include Pawn UK, Pawn South Africa, Aussie Pickers, Italian Pickers, and Dance Mums. \u00a0This move demonstrates their outreach to underdeveloped areas as well as areas that have never before seen such content. 9<\/a><\/p>\n
Making HISTORY: First Ever Television + College Credit Course Now Offered<\/a><\/h1>\n
The University of Oklahoma<\/a> and\u00a0<\/a>A+E Network\u2019s HISTORY Channel is partner<\/span>ing\u00a0<\/span>to offer the very first TV Network-branded online course for transferable\u00a0<\/sup>college credit. \u00a0The course is offered to students or for the lifelong learner. \u00a0The course will be instructed by award winning teacher, OU professor, and renowned historian Steve Gillon. As HISTORY Channel\u2019s first academic course,\u00a0United States, 1865 to the Present <\/em><\/strong>is shattering the barracade\u00a0between education and entertainment.<\/p>\n
Set to last 4 months, the interactive course will be offered during the Spring Semester, officially begining on January 12, 2015. \u00a0Offering a collaborative learning experience to a wide range of students, the program combines professionally-produced and intriguing video lectures with quizzes, tests, discussion groups and social interactions between student and professor. \u00a0The course also integrates multimedia resources\u00a0from the HISTORY Channel’s website.<\/p>\n
At a cost of $500, the value-priced course for college credit targets current college students looking\u00a0to meet their graduation requirements, as well as high school students who wish to get a jumpstart on their college education. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive three transferable\u00a0college credits that will apply to any regionally accredited school. 4<\/a><\/p>\n
A New Production Deal with Producer Carlton Cuse<\/a><\/h1>\n
\"Carlton<\/a>
Carlton Cuse<\/p><\/div>\n
A+E Studios has signed a three-year, first-look development agreement with prolific producer, writer, and two-time Emmy winner Carlton Cuse. This partnership marks A+E Studios\u2019 first overall production deal with a creator\/writer-producer since its inception.<\/p>\n
Currently working as a writer\/producer on five active series, Cuse has been named one of today\u2019s most prolific producers. \u00a0Currently, he works\u00a0as executive producer of both \u201cBates Motel\u201d and the upcoming series \u201cThe Returned\u201d for A&E Network, in addition to \u201cThe Strain\u201d for FX. Cuse\u00a0is also in pre-production on \u201cColony\u201d for USA Network.\u00a0 Perhaps best known for his work on \u201cLost,\u201d Cuse served as executive producer,\u00a0co-showrunner, and head writer with Damon Lindelof for a total of six seasons on ABC.\u00a0Having\u00a0received a total of 10 Emmy nominations and 2 wins for his work, Cuse continues to amaze audiences of all ages.\u00a08<\/a><\/p>\n
Sources<\/h1>\n
1.) “A & E Television Networks History.”\u00a0History of A & E Television Networks \u2013<\/em>\u00a0 FundingUniverse<\/em>. Web. 18 Nov. 2014. \u00a0<http:\/\/www.fundinguniverse.com\/company-histories\/a-e-television-networks-history\/>.<\/a><\/p>\n
2.) “A&E Television Networks, LLC Company Profile – Yahoo Finance.”\u00a0A&E Television Networks, LLC Company Profile – Yahoo Finance<\/em>. Web. 18 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/biz.yahoo.com\/ic\/47\/47295.html>.<\/a><\/p>\n
3.)\u00a0Steel, Emily. “Vice Lands 2nd Investment, to Fuel Expansion.” The New York Times<\/i>. The New York Times, 03 Sept. 2014. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2014\/09\/04\/business\/media\/vice-lands-2nd-investment-to-fuel-expansion.html?_r=0>.<\/a><\/p>\n
4.)\u00a0https:\/\/historychannel.ou.edu\/mkwid=sSrmg0g4I|c_pcrid_56451629358_pkw_history%20channel%20college_pmt_p&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=history%20channel%20college&utm_campaign=History+Class&paidlink=1&cmpid=PaidSearch_google_History+Class_history%20channel%20college&gclid=CMPIrY3Th8ICFcxQ7AodwjcAWw<\/a><\/p>\n
5.)”Critics’ Choice Awards.” Critics Choice Awards Blog Posts RSS<\/i>. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/www.criticschoice.com\/movie-awards\/>.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
6.)\u00a0“Nancy Dubuc.” A+E Networks \u2013 Life Is Entertaining<\/i>. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/www.aenetworks.com\/about\/executive\/nancy-dubuc>.<\/a><\/p>\n
7.)\u00a0“Abbe Raven.” A+E Networks \u2013 Life Is Entertaining<\/i>. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/www.aenetworks.com\/about\/executive\/abbe-raven>.<\/a><\/p>\n
8.)\u00a0“Carlton Cuse, A&E Sign First-Look Development Deal.” Variety<\/i>. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/variety.com\/2014\/tv\/news\/carlton-cuse-ae-sign-first-look-development-deal-1201326747\/>.<\/a><\/p>\n
9.) \u00a0“A&E TELEVISION NETWORKS, LLC.” |Company Profile|Vault.com<\/i>. Web. 21 Nov. 2014. <http:\/\/www.vault.com\/company-profiles\/media-entertainment\/ae-television-networks,-llc\/company-overview.aspx>.<\/a><\/p>\n
Image Sources:<\/p>\n
A&E Logo: \u00a0http:\/\/www.gopusa.com\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/3\/files\/2013\/12\/ae_network.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n
Nancy Dubuc: \u00a0http:\/\/www.disneybymark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Nancy_Dubuc.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n
Abbe Raven: \u00a0http:\/\/www.buffalo.edu\/content\/dam\/www\/news\/imported\/hires\/AbbeRaven2.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n
Carlton Cuse: \u00a0https:\/\/image-cdn.zap2it.com\/images\/carlton-cuse-lost-bates-motel-tca-gi.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n
Critics’ Choice Movie Awards: \u00a0http:\/\/pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/01\/critics-choice-movie-award__120113100547.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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