Amanda Hill


Prepare to launch

With more programming in production than ever, the need to market and sell a show before its launch is stronger than ever. Jesse Whittock talks to the executives sowing the seeds for success before a series hits the air With video-on-demand platforms, pay TV services and free-to-air broadcasters all active in commissioning programmes, it is […]

A+E ups Amanda Hill

A+E Networks has promoted Amanda Hill 14 months after she joined the US cable channel business. Hill has stepped up to chief marketing officer, having been chief creative officer, which was a new role at A+E. She will oversee brand strategy, and consumer and business marketing in the US and internationally across A+E brands in […]

A+E scores Pulse rep deal

A+E Networks has entered into a multiyear deal with Vice Media-owned Pulse Films. The deal will see A+E’s international arm selling Pulse’s unscripted and formats, as well as those from East Entertainment, the formats-focused joint venture UK-based Pulse and Israel’s Abot Halmieri launched last year. “Establishing A+E Networks as the distribution partner for Pulse and […]

A+E poaches BBC Worldwide’s Hill

A+E Networks has poached BBC Worldwide’s Amanda Hill to become its chief creative officer, international. She will be responsible for overseeing A+E’s programming, marketing and communications teams across its global portfolio, which includes the A&E channel, History and FYI. Included in this is oversight of all content, including programming development and coproductions. Hill will also […]