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A+E Networks Unveil Houdini, Sons of Liberty, Devious Maids at Upfront

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A+E Networks’ Wednesday night upfront presentation at Lincoln Center featured ad sales president Mel Berning in an aggressive mode, taking on broadcasters for “throwing over $1 billion dollars up for [...]

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Nancy Dubuc Promoted to President, CEO of A+E Networks; Abbe Raven Will Be Chairman

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History Channel revitalizer Nancy Dubuc continues her ascent up the food chain at A+E Networks, this time to the presidency of the group. She will be both president and CEO, [...]

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A+E Sales Boss Mel Berning Takes on Broadcast Bullies

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If you’re a big investor in TV inventory, Mel Berning would like a word about his broadcast competition. “They’re 10 percent off on supply,” said Berning, A+E Networks’ president of [...]

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David Levy Pushes Unscripted Shows on Turner Networks

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David Levy’s relaxation technique is pretty simple. “Every time I get too stressed I look out across here and there’s not an ad in sight,” he said, gesturing to the [...]

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Liz & Dick Comes Up a Little Limp

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Here's proof that the gulf between social media buzz and viewer interest can be considerable: Was there ever a more-tweeted made-for-TV movie than Lifetime's Liz & Dick?