As someone who in many respects grew up in the cable business, AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan is loyal to the traditional cable TV programming model, especially in the streaming era.
Speaking Tuesday at a Media Council luncheon at the Paley Center for Media in New York, Dolan affirmed that “everything old is new again” in terms of industry economics despite the glitter and temptation of crossing the digital divide. Most media companies have tried their hands at the direct-to-consumer streaming business, with decidedly mixed results. AMC Networks has stayed out of the general entertainment fray, preferring to operate a portfolio of niche services like AcornTV and AllBlk.
“It’s better for us,” Dolan argued, to let distribution partners like pay-TV operators or tech giants maintain the relationship with customers.
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