AMC Global Media
AMC Global Media ($AMCX), formerly AMC Networks, 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.
TV broadcasters partner with OpenAP to create new ad exposure standards
Several large broadcasters have partnered with OpenAP toward a new industry initiative aimed at creating standards for measuring ad exposure on TV.
AMC posts Q1 loss despite double-digit streaming revenue growth
AMC Global Media’s Q1 revenue fell 2 percent as streaming gains helped offset lower affiliate and advertising revenue.
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Philo adds AMC’s All Reality streamer to bundle package
Philo is adding a new reality television-themed streaming service to its Bundle Plus package.
Shudder lands streaming rights to “Tales from the Crypt”
Shudder will offer all seven seasons of "Tales from the Crypt" uncensored in May.
FIRST ON THE DESK
AMC Networks rebrands to AMC Global Media
AMC Networks is changing its name to AMC Global Media, a move meant to better align the company with its commitment to its traditional cable television networks and budding streaming-based offerings.
AMC narrows operating loss during Q4, says streaming now biggest revenue source
AMC Networks narrowed its operating loss during Q4, largely driven by stronger revenue attributed to its streaming business unit.
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AMC Networks says CFO Patrick O’Connell to depart
AMC Networks says its Chief Financial Officer Patrick O'Connell will depart the company in March.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Peacock’s Annie Luo hired by AMC Networks to lead streaming growth
Her appointment follows an assertion by executives in October that AMC was transitioning from a cable networks business into a streaming-first company.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
AMC Networks offers buyouts after company delivers mixed Q3 earnings
AMC Networks has repositioned itself as a streaming-focused company, and is offering buyouts as part of a restructuring to that effect.
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DIRECTV adds new sports, entertainment channels on streaming platform
AMC Networks will land on the company's genre-based streaming package; Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports is available to satellite and streaming customers.
AMC Networks renews employment contract of CEO Kristin Dolan
As part of a new multi-year contract, Dolan's base salary will increase to $2.1 million, starting next year.
AMC Networks partners with Sphere during “FearFest” campaign
AMC Networks is teaming with Sphere Entertainment on a month-long, cross-platform Halloween promotion that will tie AMC’s long-running FearFest programming event