Charter-AMC Partnership
Charter Communications and AMC Networks have jointly declared a partnership that allows them to share the production and distribution of new and original content. This will allow AMC Studios to develop and produce high quality and original programming content along with exclusive co-branded content for use in Charter’s Spectrum platform. With this new partnership, Charter, the best internet provider is redefining its platform and services offered, by allowing Spectrum customers to access content produced exclusively for them.
AMC Studios is renowned for its popular and successful lineup of television shows like “The Walking Dead”, “The Son”, “Into the Badlands” and “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency”. The studio is currently in the production of the series “The Terror.” AMC have grown considerably in the television industry from its initial stages of one production, “The Walking Dead” to the current output of about ten scripted original programming content. Moreover, AMC networks have evolved successfully in their strategy of producing and owning an increasing number of television shows that are broadcasted on its linear television networks.
Tom Montemagno, EVP of Programming Acquisition for Charter Communications said, “This is an exciting deal that furthers Charter’s goal of providing its customers with world class products and services. AMC Networks is one of the most respected producers of high-quality original programming in the business and we are proud to partner with them to identify, develop and produce original content that will further differentiate our customer experience and the value we provide in a competitive marketplace.”
Charter Spectrum Platform
Charter and AMC are looking forward to co-produce and co-fund their first original content from their partnership by 2018. This will be premiered on Charter Spectrum, which is covered under the agreement between the two companies. It provides Charter the exclusive initial window in the country for using the co-produced content on its own platforms. In addition, AMC Studios will own the remaining rights that include the right to distribute their content into various international platforms.
Ed Carroll, AMC Networks COO said, “Charter believes that quality customer care is a cornerstone of their success, and by delivering unique, high-value products and services they continue to differentiate the Spectrum customer experience. This new content partnership is a powerful example of that dynamic at work. As AMC Studios becomes an increasingly important part of our business, this first-of-its-kind partnership represents a new horizon for us.”
