Scripted drama execs depart AMC Networks for Netflix
The move comes as AMC Networks pulls back on content spending with a focus on making more hit series.
AMC Networks
AMC Networks ($AMCX) is an American pay TV programmer based in New York City. The company operates AMC, IFC, We TV, Sundance TV and BBC America and is licensed to distribute BBC World News to cable and satellite companies throughout the United States.
AMC Networks reorients business around streaming, ads
Executives at AMC Networks say getting their content in front of as many viewers as possible is key to the company’s long-term revenue growth initiatives.
AMC readying ad-supported version of AMC Plus streaming service
AMC Networks will launch a version of its streaming service that will include advertisements on its on-demand content offering.
AMC Networks to lay off 20 percent of staff
AMC Networks is preparing a round of layoffs that will see its staff reduced by around 20 percent
AMC Networks CEO resigns amid impending layoffs
AMC Networks CEO Christina Spade has resigned as the media company warns of potential layoffs.
AMC Plus expands to several European, Asian countries
AMC Plus is now available in Spain, South Korea and India, executives with AMC Networks affirmed this week.
Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.
Ad-supported AMC Plus not in the works, CEO says
The chief executive of AMC Networks says there are no plans to offer an ad-supported version of AMC Plus or Acorn TV in the future.
AMC to launch six more ad-supported streaming channels
AMC Networks will program and distribute six new free, ad-supported streaming television channels later this year
Verizon gives free AMC Plus access to some subscribers
Verizon is offering some customers of its wireless and fiber Internet service an extended free trial of the streaming service AMC Plus.
