A+E, Dish Renew Carriage Deal

A+E Networks has reached a carriage renewal deal with Dish network that includes OTT multi-straming rights for live and video on demand content, the companies announced Tuesday.

The renewal applies to the entire suite of A+E Networks’ channels, including A&E, Lifetime, History LMN, FYI, H2, History En Español, Crime + Investigation and Military History.

The new OTT rights allow access to A+E Networks’ content through a future multi-stream subscription service of linear and VOD content.  The content will be available to customers looking for access to A+E content online.

“We have had a great partnership with Dish for many years and we are delighted that this renewal will carry our partnership well into the future,” said Nancy Dubuc, President and CEO, A+E Networks. “We are thrilled that Dish's valued customers will be able to enjoy A+E Networks’ award-winning portfolio of brands across their multiple platforms. We continue to grow and make significant investments in new brands, and as such, we’re particularly pleased with the expanded distribution of FYI and H2.”  

R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.