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Hearst partners with Synamedia in the cloud

Video software provider, Synamedia, has announced that Hearst Networks EMEA, formerly A+E Networks EMEA, has partnered with Synamedia for cloud distribution of its linear channels, including The History Channel. Hearst Networks will use Synamedia SaaS-based Quortex PowerVu as a fully managed service, increasing the reliability of distribution to 10 affiliates across EMEA.  Hearst Networks selected […]

March 4, 2025

Particle6 Productions examines Two Sides of History for Hearst Networks

Particle6 Productions, the UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced its second commission from Hearst Networks EMEA. Two Sides of History will be a five-part digital series that brings together two people from different backgrounds who are linked to the same event from recent history. Through personal testimony and perspective, they discuss […]

March 3, 2025

Hearst Networks UK extends Sky deal

Hearst Networks UK has extended its distribution agreement with Sky in the UK and Ireland. Hearst Networks UK’s portfolio of factual entertainment channels, including Sky History, Sky History2, Crime+Investigation and Blaze, will continue to be showcased across Sky and NOW platforms in the UK and Ireland. The deal includes linear channel distribution, VoD, and an […]

February 6, 2025

BBC Sounds licenses Goalhanger podcasts

BBC Sounds has announced a licensing deal for two Goalhanger titles, The Rest Is Football and The Rest Is History. Hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, The Rest is Football brings analysis and insight on all the latest stories from the world of football from three of the biggest names in the […]

November 22, 2024

UAE: Hearst Networks EMEA channels on evision

Hearst Networks EMEA and evision have announced a multi-year partnership to bring the flagship channels, The History Channel, History2 and Crime+Investigation, to audiences in the UAE. The channels, available on eLife TV, expand evision’s library of over 600 channels. Olivier Bramly, CEO, evision, commented: “Combining our extensive distribution network with Hearst Networks EMEAs’ exceptional content, […]

September 18, 2024

HISTORY This Week podcast back for fifth season

The HISTORY Channel marquee original podcast, HISTORY This Week, returns for a fact-filled fifth season on September 16th. Released weekly, each episode gives listeners insight into the people—both famous and unknown—whose decisions reshaped the world we live in today. What secret meetings helped Richard Nixon win the 1968 presidential election? What is Pompeii still teaching […]

September 12, 2024

Must-watch documentaries for college students

As a college student, balancing your time between studying, homework, and social activities can be challenging. However, watching documentaries can be an enriching and educational break from your assignments. Documentaries provide valuable insights and knowledge on a variety of subjects that can complement your learning experience. If you ever feel overwhelmed and think that you […]

July 21, 2024

Little Dot Studios output deal with The People Profiles

Content studio and digital media network, Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company), has entered into an output deal with The People Profiles YouTube channel, starting with an initial order of 60 feature documentaries. Effective immediately, this partnership will see the publication of originally produced biographical documentaries across Little Dot Studios’ Digital Media Network, enabling cross-promotion […]

July 12, 2024

Curiosity content deal with Harbour Rights

Curiosity had announced a new distribution partnership with Harbour Rights, a leading international distribution company based in Hong Kong. The alliance will bring Curiosity’s documentaries and factual entertainment content to a broader audience across various platforms, including TV, VoD and inflight entertainment, in multiple territories across Asia. Titles in the deal include: Ancient Engineering – […]

June 24, 2024

My Lady Jane coming to Prime Video in June

Prime Video has released the official trailer for My Lady Jane, the quick-witted romantic new series set in an alt-fantasy Tudor world. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on June 27th with all eight episodes available at once. Inspired by the best-selling book, My Lady Jane is a radical retelling of English royal […]

May 21, 2024