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WE TV CONCLUDES THIRD QUARTER OF 2019 WITH RATINGS GROWTH ACROSS ALL KEY DEMOS WE tv Notches Primetime Growth Versus Prior Year in Third Quarter Across Key Demos Driven By Popular Slate of Unscripted Originals

NEW YORK, NY October 14, 2019 – WE tv announced today that it has marked another quarter of strong ratings growth across key demos, including double-digit increases for third quarter of 2019. In primetime Nielsen live +3 viewing, ratings increased 11% among total viewers, 9% among women 18-49, 8% among women 25-54, 7% among adults 25-54 and 6% among adults 18-49.

On Thursday nights, WE tv dominated with African American viewers, finishing the quarter as the #1 network among African American adults 18-49, adults 25-54, women 18-49 and women 25-54. Among these demos, WE tv accounted for 3 of the top 5 programs on Thursday nights in the third quarter, with “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta,” “Growing Up Hip Hop New York” and “Beyond The Pole.” “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” was also the top overall program among African American women 25-54.

On Friday nights, the third quarter saw the launch of the first spin-off of the “Love After Lockup” franchise, “Life After Lockup,” which was the highest-rated season of the franchise among women 18-49, women 25-54 and tied among adults 25-54 with first half of season two of “Love After Lockup,” which often ranks as the #1 cable program in its Friday, 9:00 p.m. timeslot among women 25-54.

In addition to linear network growth, long form on demand views of WE tv programming across digital platforms have doubled compared to the third quarter of 2018. Additionally, downloads of the WE tv mobile app are now over the two million mark.

WE tv’s hit series “Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition” premiered its latest season on Friday night, starring Aaron Carter, Corey Feldman and others. Last month, the network unveiled a new original tell-all series, “Untold Stories of Hip Hop,” featuring interviews with Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Nelly, A$AP Rocky, DJ Khaled, Wyclef Jean, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and more, hosted by the foremost radio personality in hip hop, Angie Martinez.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

WE TV’S “LIFE AFTER LOCKUP” UNLOCKS RECORD RATINGS FOR SERIES DEBUT  

NEW YORK, NY– JUNE 19, 2019 – WE tv announced today that its new series “Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup,” a spinoff of the breakout hit “Love After Lockup,” debuted to record premiere ratings among all key demos, making it the highest-rated season premiere ever for the “Love After Lockup” franchise and delivering nearly 1.1 million total viewers in Nielsen Live+3 ratings.

WE tv’s “Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup,” which chronicles five couples featured on the original reality phenomenon, “Love After Lockup,” drew double-digit ratings increases across all key demos compared to the season 2 premiere of flagship series “Love After Lockup,” increasing 84% among women 18-49, 73% among women 25-54, 57% among adults 25-54, and 68% among total viewers.

“In a loud and crowded landscape, the ‘Lockup’ franchise has broken through with viewers and become part of pop culture, cemented with the astounding viewership growth we have achieved over a relatively short period of time,” said Marc Juris, president of WE tv. “We could not be more proud of the performance of this franchise, as well as the overall growth of WE tv viewership this year, built on our increasingly popular originals.”

WE tv has seen viewership growth in year-over-year ratings for 2019, powered by its original series, delivering double-digit increases among women 25-54 in Nielsen Live+3 ratings. WE tv’s breakaway reality success “Love After Lockup” has been a surefire hit with audiences from the very beginning, as 2018’s fastest-growing new cable reality show among women 25-54. The second season of “Love After Lockup” continued its incredible ratings growth by more than doubling its audience and ending its second season with the finale as the #1 cable program in primetime on Friday night among women 18-49 and 25-54.

“Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup” follows “Love After Lockup’s” Clint and Tracie; Marcelino and Brittany; Megan, Michael, and Sarah; Scott and Lizzie; and Andrea and Lamar, as they build their post-prison relationships and lives. The former inmates face new challenges and tackle many firsts in their new lives, from raising children to buying first homes to finding work and staying sober, all while living under the restrictions of parole.

“Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup” is produced by Sharp Entertainment, with Executive Producers Matt Sharp, Dan Adler, Alan Madison and Sophie Mallam. Lauren P. Gellert and Kate Farrell are Executive Producers for WE tv. The series is distributed internationally by Off The Fence.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

THE VERDICT IS IN ON “LOVE AFTER LOCKUP” – IT’S A ‘BREAKOUT’ HIT

SEASON TWO FINALE DELIVERS RECORD-BREAKING RATINGS IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ALL KEY DEMOS

NEW YORK, NY, March 13, 2019 – The season two finale of WE tv’s runaway hit series “Love After Lockup” on Friday, March 8 delivered series-high viewership of 1.6 million total viewers and nearly one million adults 25-54 in Nielsen live+3 ratings, making it the #1 cable program in prime time on Friday night among women 18-49 and 25-54. The breakout series posted dramatic ratings growth across its 14-episode second season and from season one, remarkable in the current competitive environment.

The season two finale was WE tv’s highest-rated original premiere telecast since the 2017 season one finale of “Mama June: From Hot to Not” among total viewers, adults 25-54 and women 25-54. Over the course of this 14-episode second season, the series averaged 1.2 million viewers and grew its audience 143% from premiere to finale. Compared to season one, the show has grown by more than 85% among adults 25-54 and 77% among total viewers. WE tv currently has two of the top 10 fastest-growing returning shows across all of television on the air at the same time among women and adults 25-54 – “Love After Lockup” and “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars: Hip Hop Edition.”

“From shocking confrontations to epic meltdowns, this season of ‘Love After Lockup’ proves that an original concept coupled with great storytelling can rise above and really break through with viewers,” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “We have captured lightning in a pair of handcuffs with ‘Love After Lockup’ and we cannot wait for the show to return this summer with 10 more episodes and some of the most compelling and combustible couples on television.”

“Love After Lockup” has also become a social media sensation, trending on Twitter weekly during the episodes and peaking as the #1 trending top in the nation the last two weeks, including finale night.

LOVE AFTER LOCKUP S1 & S2A

(NIELSEN, LIVE+3)

“Love After Lockup” follows relationships in which one half of the couple is behind bars, tracking the emotional journey of a prison release and life together after months or years of correspondence, supervised visits and highly structured interactions and expectations. The network announced earlier this year it has extended the second season by an additional 10 episodes that will introduce new couples making the complicated transition to love on the ‘outside’ when a partner one has only ever known behind bars is released from prison. The new episodes will begin on WE tv this summer.

The series is produced by Sharp Entertainment. Executive Producers are Matt Sharp and Dan Adler. Lauren P. Gellert, Kate Farrell and David Stefanou are Executive Producers for WE tv.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

WE TV MARKS ANOTHER QUARTER OF STRONG RATINGS GROWTH

WE tv Notches Double-Digit Growth Versus Prior Year in Second Quarter Across Key Demos

NEW YORK, NY July 6, 2017 – WE tv announced today that it has marked another quarter of strong ratings growth, with double-digit increases for the second quarter of 2017 across key demos. Among adults 25-54, ratings increased 12% versus the same period last year, among women 25-54 and adults 18-49, ratings increased 10%, and among women 18-49 they increased 9% versus prior year. For the month of May, even without blockbuster “Mama June: From Not to Hot,” WE tv originals averaged 1 million total viewers and performed 42% higher compared to May 2016 on a Live+3 basis.

“2017 has already been an incredibly successful year for WE tv, with shows like ‘Braxton Family Values,’ as well as our ‘Marriage Boot Camp’ and ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ franchises building on the momentum of blockbuster hit ‘Mama June: From Hot to Not,’” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “Reality TV is more popular than ever before, and it’s amazing to see more and more viewers being drawn to the authentic personalities and compelling stories on WE tv.”

WE tv will debut limited-series “Bossip on WE tv” on Thursday, July 6th as well as highly-anticipated third season of “Growing Up Hip Hop” on Thursday, July 20. WE tv recently premiered season six of popular docuseries, “Kendra On Top,” on the heels of the finale of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition.”

Source: Nielsen, Live+3. 2Q17 (2017-03-27 - 2017-06-25) vs 2Q16 (2016-03-28 - 2016-06-26). Prime M-Su 8p-11p.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

STRONG DEBUT FOR SPIN-OFF OF WE TV MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP FRANCHISE

"MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP: REALITY STARS FAMILY EDITION"

DRAWS NEARLY 1.2 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS FOR PREMIERE

Premiere Made WE tv #1 Ad-Supported Cable Network In Prime On Friday NightAmong Women25-54

“Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition” Increases Viewership By 30%

Over Premiere of Season 7of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars”

NEW YORK, NY – May 5, 2017 -- WE tv’s new spin-off series “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition” premiered to strong ratings on Friday, April 28, delivering nearly 1.2 million total viewers in Nielsen live+3 ratings, an increase of 30% compared to the premiere of season 7 of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.” WE tv was the #1 ad-supported cable network on Friday night in primetime and the show was #1 in its time period among women 25-54. Among adults 25-54, the premiere was up 18% and among women 25-54, it was up 11 percent compared to the season 7 premiere of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.”

Bucking industry-wide trends, primetime ratings for WE tv are up double digits in all key demos this year over last year. WE tv has experienced its best April ever in prime among women 25-54, adults 25-54 and total viewers. Year over year, the network’s prime ratings are up 32% among women 25-54, 30% among women 18-49, 29% among adults 25-54, 24% among adults 18-49 and 15% among total viewers. The successful debut of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition,” comes on the heels of the conclusion of record-breaking new series “Mama June: From Not to Hot” which averaged more than 2 million viewers throughout its season, and is 2017’s #1 new cable reality program.

“As a long-time believer in the power and relevance of reality television, it is especially gratifying to see a franchise show grow by 30 percent, season-over-season in this competitive and challenging environment,” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “The success of ‘Marriage Boot Camp,’ and the increased focus on unscripted TV across a wide range of networks, truly demonstrates the enduring appeal of a genre built on real and compelling stories told by real and compelling people.”

Hit show “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” moves from mending marital drama to family drama in this new spin-off show starring Kendra Wilkinson & mom Patti Wilkinson (“Kendra on Top”), Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino & brothers Marc and Frank Sorrentino (“The Sorrentinos”), Farrah Abraham & parents Michael and Debra Abraham (“Teen Mom”) and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & mom Paula Johnson (“Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch”). With relationships beyond repair, these reality stars and their toxic family members check in as a last resort where they will ultimately decide whether to mend or end their toxic ties forever. Relationship experts Dr. Venus Nicolino and Dr. Ish Major push the stars and their families to the point of no return with high octane drills to help them discover the painful truths and whether blood is thicker than water.

“Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition” airs Fridays at 9PM ET/PT on WE tv. Episode two premieres tonight, Friday, May 5th. “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition” is produced for WE tv by Thinkfactory Media.

Source: Nielsen, Live+3. MBCRS Fam Ed prem on 4/28/17 9p, compared to full MBCRS S7 (1/6/17-3/10/17) & S7 prem. Fri 8p-11p strict daypart, ad-supp cable rank, W25-54. Fri 9p-10p strict daypart, prog avg, ad-supp rank, W25-54. WE tv March & April Prime M-Su 8p-11p YOY & ranks since 2002, using Nielsen-defined months. Mama June: 2/27/17-4/7/17, total viewers; New cable reality (docusoap) series premiering 2017 td (12/26/16-4/9/17) in Prime 8p-11p, W18-49/W25-54, P18-49/P25-54 000s. Subject to qualifications by request.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

MAMA JUNE “REVEAL” EPISODE DELIVERS SEASON-HIGH RATINGS FOR WE TV

Penultimate Episode Of WE tv’s “Mama June: From Not To Hot” Delivers 2.4 Million Viewers,

Highest-Rated Episode To Date

Episode Was Friday Night’s #1 Cable Show Among All among Key Demos

Strong Showing From “Mama June: From Not to Hot” Makes WE tv

The #1 Cable Network on Friday nights among Key Demos of Women 18-49 and 25-54

NEW YORK, NY – April 6, 2017 – The penultimate “reveal” episode of WE tv’s “Mama June: From Not to Hot” on Friday, March 31 at 9:00 p.m. ET / PT was the series’ highest-rated episode to date, delivering 2.4 million total viewers in Nielsen live+3 ratings, making it Friday night’s #1 cable program among all key demos -  women and adults 18-49 and women and adults 25-54. The success of “Mama June: From Not to Hot” has made WE tv the #1 cable network on Friday nights among women 18-49 and 25-54. The show is also the #1 new reality series for 2017.

The “Mama June: From Not to Hot” episode on Friday, March 31 delivered (live+3):

• 2.423 million total viewers, an increase of 45% over live/same day
• 1.247 million adults 25-54, an increase of 56% over live/same day
• 1.189 million adults 18-49, an increase of 61% over live/same day
• 878,000 women 25-54, an increase of 60% over live/same day
• 848,000 women 18-49, an increase of 69% over live/same day

“Audiences have tuned in in record numbers to watch the personal journey of Mama June, who has laid it all out on table – literally and figuratively,” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “In an increasingly competitive environment, viewers are finding and connecting with the authentic personalities and compelling stories that make their home on WE tv, and we are thrilled by this huge response from viewers.”

The last episode of “Mama June: From Not to Hot” premieres this Friday, April 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET / PT. The finale episode features the highly-anticipated wedding of June’s Ex Sugar Bear’s to her rival Jennifer. June is shocked when she finally finds out she’s uninvited to the wedding but Alana’s distress over it causes Sugar Bear to issue a re-invitation, causing his fiancé Jennifer to go ballistic.

“Mama June: From Not to Hot” has documented Mama June’s entire journey, from the moment she learns that her Ex (Sugar Bear) is getting hitched, right up to her shocking reveal in front of the universe. During this extraordinary process, she undergoes not only a series of extensive plastic surgeries, but also intensive workouts with an unlikely trainer, Kenya Crooks, who forces her to change her entire way of thinking. June battles self-doubt, ongoing temptation to cheat, and a string of hilariously disastrous dates to become the woman she has always wanted to be. “Mama June: From Not to Hot” is produced for WE tv by Thinkfactory Media.

Source: Nielsen, Live+3. Mama June ep 106 on 3/31/17, vs prior S1 new eps (2/27/17-3/24/17); ep 106 on 3/31/17 vs all cable TCs during Fri 8p-11p for W/P18-49 & W/P25-54 000s; WE tv vs cable nets Fri 8p-11p avgs 2/27/17-3/31/17 for W18-49/W25-54 000s; New cable reality (docusoap) series premiering 2017 td (12/26/16-3/31/17) in Prime 8p-11p, W18-49/W25-54, P18-49/P25-54 000s. Subject to qualifications by request.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.

MAMA JUNE: MOST DEFINITELY “HOT” FOR WE tv

Series Premiere Of WE tv’s “Mama June: From Not To Hot” Delivers 2.3 Million Viewers; Highest Series Premiere Ever In Total Viewers And Key Demos

Premiere Of “Mama June” Was Friday’s #1 Cable Program Among Women and #1 Ad-Supported Cable Program In Its Time Period

NEW YORK, NY – March 1, 2017 – The series premiere of WE tv’s “Mama June: From Not to Hot” on Friday, February 24 delivered 2.3 million total viewers in Nielsen live+3 ratings, making it the network’s highest series premiere ever in total viewers and among key demos. The show ranked as Friday night’s #1 program among women and the #1 ad-supported cable program in its time period. The show features June Shannon, aka “Mama June,” on her journey through a life-changing physical and emotional transformation that will leave one of America’s most recognizable personalities virtually unrecognizable.

The “Mama June: From Not to Hot” series premiere on Friday, February 24 at 10:00 p.m. ET / PT delivered (live+3):

• 2.294 million total viewers, an increase of 61% over live/same day
• 1.13 million adults 25-54, an increase of 84% over live/same day
• 1.089 million adults 18-49, an increase of 88% over live/same day
• 839,000 women 25-54, an increase of 84% over live/same day
• 802,000 women 18-49, an increase of 89% over live/same day

“At a time when so much is competing for viewers’ attention, Mama June's journey is proof that great storytelling with compelling characters can break out and deliver a significant and engaged audience,” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “Mama June shares an honest, emotional and relatable story that is empowering as well as entertaining. ‘Mama June: From Not To Hot’ puts the ‘real’ in reality.”

“Mama June: From Not to Hot” documents Mama June’s entire journey, from the moment she learns that her Ex (Sugar Bear) is getting hitched, right up to her shocking reveal in front of the universe. During this extraordinary process, she undergoes not only a series of extensive plastic surgeries, but also intensive workouts with an unlikely trainer, Kenya Crooks, who forces her to change her entire way of thinking. June battles self-doubt, ongoing temptation to cheat, and a string of hilariously disastrous dates to become the woman she has always wanted to be.

Episode two of “Mama June: From Not to Hot” premieres this Friday, March 3rd at 10:00 PM ET/PT on WE tv. In the upcoming episode, Mama June goes under the knife for weight loss surgery in an effort to achieve her total body transformation. After a few months of sticking to the all-liquid diet required after surgery, June makes a shocking weight loss reveal to her family. At the same time, unbeknownst to Mama, her daughters Alana and Pumpkin and niece Amber have made her an online dating profile. “Mama June: From Not to Hot” is produced for WE tv by Thinkfactory Media.
Source: Nielsen, Live+3. Mama June prem Fri 2/24/17 10p. Vs all WE tv series premieres & all telecasts since 12/31/01. Rankers – Fri Prime (8p-11p) strict daypart & Fri 10p time period, cable/ad-supp cable, as cited. Women demos =W18-49/W25-54, adult demos = P18-49/P25-54.

About WE tv
With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV. WE tv: All In.