{"id":8854,"date":"2013-04-04T20:10:08","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T00:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bejone03.expressions.syr.edu\/trf235\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2013-04-30T15:23:26","modified_gmt":"2013-04-30T19:23:26","slug":"ae-television-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bejone03.expressions.syr.edu\/trf235\/2013\/04\/04\/ae-television-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"A+E Television Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Jacqueline Grossman<\/pre>\n
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Courtesy of www.aenetworks.com<\/p><\/div>\n
A&E Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n
A&E Television Networks<\/a> is a privately held media company located in New York City that owns and operates 10 channels that are available by both cable and satellite. The network’s channels reach more than 300 million households in 150 countries, producing content in 35 different languages [1]<\/a>. Its mission involves\u00a0bringing human stories to life<\/a>, knowing full well that quality entertainment can come straight from real-world experiences. Lifetime Television<\/a>, its\u00a0flagship network, is the most powerful media brand targeted to women, with shows such as Dance Moms<\/em> and Project Runway<\/em>. Since its launch in February, 1984, Lifetime has grown significantly, reaching nearly 98 million households today\u00a0[2]<\/a>. \u00a0In addition to this station, the A&E television channel itself offers a mix of reality-based programming and documentaries while its History<\/a>, Military History<\/a>, and History 2 channels air original programs on historical topics. The company also operates sister networks such as Crime & Investigation Network<\/a> and The Biography Channel<\/a>. It has international networks in the UK and Asia. [3]<\/a>.
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History<\/strong><\/p>\n
AETN was formed in 1983 as a joint venture between Hearst<\/a>, Walt Disney<\/a>, and NBCUniversal<\/a> (NBCU). \u00a0The company launched Lifetime in 1984, followed by the History Channel, History Channel International, and The Biography Channel in 1995 and 1998, respectively. \u00a0Throughout its history, the network has achieved incredible success, for instance in 2004 when it won 24 Emmy nominations and in 2008, when HISTORY<\/a> (renamed from The History Channel) became the #1 cable network in primetime among the target demographic: adults 18-49. A&E continues to demonstrate success through its new reality television shows Duck Dynasty, Storage Wars<\/em>, and\u00a0Hoarders<\/em>.\u00a0In July of last year,\u00a0NBC sold its 15.8 percent stake of A&E to Hearst and Walt Disney for $3.03 billion. [1]<\/a><\/p>\n
Key Executives<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Abbe Raven, courtesy of www.aenetworks.com<\/p><\/div>\n
Abbe Raven<\/a> has been the President and CEO of A&E Television Networks since March 2005. Before overseeing all A&E holdings, she was part of the original team that launched the History Channel and reinvented A&E (channel) in 2003. Ms. Raven is a firm believer in the motto “slow and steady wins the race,” having started as a secretary for A&E and learned the business from the bottom up. \u00a0Today, she is an award-winning President and CEO who has been named one of the Top 5 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment\u00a0by\u00a0The Hollywood Reporter. <\/em>[1]<\/a>
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Gerard Gruosso, courtesy of www.aenetworks.com<\/p><\/div>\n
As, Executive VP, Finance and CFO, Gerard Gruosso<\/a> is responsible for the management of A&E’s accounts, budgets, and strategic planning. He also oversees the network’s facilities and information management. Mr. Gruosso has been with A&E since 1985, beginning as Assistant Controller, working his way up to Controller and Vice President, and eventually reaching his current position.\u00a0[1]<\/a><\/p>\n
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Nancy Dubuc, courtesy of www.aenetworks.com<\/p><\/div>\n
President, Entertainment and Media\u00a0Nancy Dubuc<\/a> oversees the creation and development of A&E’s brand and marketing in addition to managing A&E International and A&E Digital. Before transitioning to this position, Ms. Dubuc previously served as the President and General Manager of HISTORY and Lifetime Networks.\u00a0[1]<\/a><\/p>\n
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Dan Suratt, courtesy of www.aenetworks.com<\/p><\/div>\n
Six-time Emmy Award-winner Dan Suratt<\/a> is the Executive VP, Digital Media and Business Development. He handles the network’s business negotiations and digital distribution. As a result of his efforts, Mr. Suratt has doubled A&E’s site traffic to 22 million visitors per month.\u00a0[1]<\/a><\/p>\n
Competitors<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
A&E’s top three competitors are Discovery Communications, Inc.<\/a>, MTV Networks Company<\/a>, and AMC Networks Inc<\/a>.  [4]<\/a><\/p>\n
Company News<\/strong><\/p>\n
January<\/p>\n