AETN/Lifetime Union Finalized
By Claire Atkinson, Broadcasting & Cable published
Disney-ABC TV, Hearst and NBC Universal finalized their already announced joint venture ownership of A&E Networks, which now officially incorporates Lifetime's femme-focused assets.
A&E CEO Abbe Raven addressed the staff today in a video and discussed the new entity which counts NBC Universal as a 15% stakeholder while Disney-ABC and Hearst hold the balance.
The move paves the way for decisions to be made on staffing needs since many back room positions are expected to be eliminated.
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