A+E Networks operates 10 linear networks, the company made sure to note Wednesday during its virtual upfront, but execs said the company’s reach goes beyond the diminishing horizons of pay-TV.
President and Chairman Paul Buccieri also highlighted the company’s 50 FAST channels and teased some of the 2,000 of hours of original programming planned for 2024 during the pitch to ad buyers.
Serving as a conduit to talent is another priority for A+E, he added. “Through strategic investments and partnerships with studios and talent management, we’ve been able to build capabilities and collaborate with some of the most sought-after storytellers in their fields.
Our strategic interests now represent nearly 3,000 artists.” To that end, the company announced new projects with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Tom Hanks, Barack Obama and Derek Jeter, among others.
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