by Thinus Ferreira
A+E Networks for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, known as A+E Networks EMEA, has rebranded as Hearst Networks EMEA which is fully owned by Hearst.
The international broadcaster which operates across the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, is fully owned by Hearst and will now operate under the new name of Hearst Networks EMEA.
Hearst Networks EMEA will continue to be comprised of four unique companies: Hearst Networks UK, a long-standing joint venture with Sky operating across the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Hearst Networks Germany, Hearst Networks Italia, and COSMO Spain, each of which is wholly owned by Hearst.
Dean Possenniskie, Hearst Networks EMEA managing director, says in a statement "We are proud to unveil our new company name as we continue to provide the best in quality factual entertainment and share important stories with audiences throughout EMEA".
"We look forward to building on our success at Hearst and shaping a positive future for all our premium services."
Hearst Networks EMEA operates channels like The History Channel (DStv 186) which is carried on MultiChoice's DStv, and other channels like Crime + Investigation which used to be on DStv.
