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.
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.
EARNINGS REPORT
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.
EARNINGS REPORT
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
AMC Networks sees streaming lift, but ad woes weigh on Q2 earnings
AMC Networks saw streaming gains during Q2, but ongoing advertising woes coupled with a continued downturn in the pay TV industry weighed on its earnings.
EARNINGS REPORT
AMC Networks focuses on content over channels during Upfronts
AMC Networks is leaning into the brand's developing of premium TV content as a way to attract advertisers to its cable network and AMC Plus.
Spectrum unlocks access to AMC Plus for some TV subscribers
Charter Communications has integrated the ad-supported tier of the streaming service AMC Plus into its Spectrum TV Select package.