AMC Global Media

What AMC Global Media does

AMC Global Media Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX, formerly AMC Networks Inc., rebranded April 2026) is a publicly traded global media company operating a hybrid linear-and-streaming business spanning five cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), six streaming services (AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE), a portfolio of FAST channels, and the AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology origination/distribution subsidiary in Bethpage, NY. Its core technology stack supports multi-platform content distribution — linear, on-demand streaming, FAST, and a new programmatic advertising layer via Magnite — reaching more than 150 million daily viewers across 100+ countries; advertising-technology products include the AUDIENCE+ audience-based buying tool and the AMC Outcomes deterministic attribution solution, with the company also participating in the OpenAP-led cross-publisher outcomes consortium.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: (1) consumer subscriptions across AMC+ ($7.99/month ad-supported, $10.99/month ad-free, $109.99/year) and genre-specific services with a 7-day free trial, (2) advertising across linear, streaming, FAST, and now programmatic inventory — including premium branded-content integrations through the Content Room studio with advertisers such as Toyota, Home Depot, and Mercedes-Benz, and (3) content licensing and B2B technical services to cable/satellite/broadcast operators. Streaming has become the majority source of domestic revenue, with Q1 2026 streaming revenue up 11% to $174 million against total net revenues of $542 million (down 2% year-over-year) and 10.1 million streaming subscribers. The company serves distinct customer segments including direct-to-consumer subscribers, brand advertisers, cable/satellite distributors, and — increasingly — connectivity and platform partners (Charter, Samsung, Roku, Tubi, Meta Quest, Magnite, OpenAP).

Name

AMC Global Media

Legal name

AMC Global Media Inc.

Website

https://amcglobalmedia.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AMC Global Media (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a publicly traded media company operating linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), six streaming services led by AMC+, FAST channels, and ad-tech tools (AUDIENCE+, AMC Outcomes), serving streaming subscribers, brand advertisers, and cable distributors across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Streaming and Television Networks

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels (MPABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifestyle & Reality Cable Networks (Food, Home, Travel) (MPABAFAG), Unscripted/Reality TV Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAC)

Keywords

• Premium streaming services
• Cable television networks
• Advertising technology platforms
• Branded content production
• FAST channel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Streaming Subscriptions: AMC+ and portfolio streaming services (Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, Sundance Now) generate subscription revenue from monthly and annual plans, with streaming now accounting for the majority of domestic revenue
2. Advertising (Linear and Streaming): The company monetizes its linear networks, FAST channels, and streaming inventory through advertising, with programmatic buying now available through Magnite partnership
3. Content Licensing: AMC negotiates licensing rights for its franchises including The Walking Dead, seeking co-exclusive deals with partners while retaining some content
4. Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships: Content Room studio creates branded content and integrations with advertisers including Toyota, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, Novo Nordisk, Bacardi, Mercedes-Benz

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMC Global Media produces, programs, and distributes film and television content through a portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services led by AMC+ and supplemented by niche brands (Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, Sundance Now), alongside linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV) and FAST channels. The company monetizes through consumer subscriptions, advertising across linear/streaming/FAST inventory (now including programmatic access), and content licensing. It also operates AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology for network origination and satellite communications.

Product overview

AMC Global Media (formerly AMC Networks Inc.) operates as a global media and studio-driven company with a portfolio of streaming services, cable networks, and advertising technology solutions. The core product is AMC+, a premium streaming bundle offering content from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV with full access to Shudder (horror), Sundance Now (independent film), and IFC Films Unlimited. Supporting streaming brands include Acorn TV (British/international), ALLBLK (African American audiences), and HIDIVE (anime). Linear cable networks include AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and We TV. Key content franchises include The Walking Dead Universe with multiple spinoffs and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe (Interview with the Vampire/The Vampire Lestat, Mayfair Witches, Talamasca). The company also operates AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology for technical services, and provides advertising technology solutions including AUDIENCE+, AMC Outcomes, and Addressable Advertising through its AMCN Connect platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMC+ Streaming Bundle Premium direct-to-consumer streaming bundle giving subscribers ad-supported or ad-free access to flagship original series (Walking Dead Universe, Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Doctor Who), exclusive movies, six live TV channels, and the full Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited libraries across connected TVs, mobile, web, and cable/satellite provider menus.
• Shudder Subscription streaming service focused exclusively on horror films, series, and original programming, including classics such as Tales From the Crypt acquired for exclusive streaming; positioned as the curated destination for horror fans.
• Acorn TV Subscription streaming service offering curated British and international mystery, drama, and thriller programming including original series such as Harry Wild and Inspector Ellis for fans of British and international television.
• ALLBLK Subscription streaming service built for African American audiences, offering original series, films, and curated unscripted content including titles like Funny Thing About Love.
• HIDIVE Subscription anime streaming service delivering Japanese animation series and films to audiences in North America, Oceania, and parts of Europe, including limited theatrical releases in partnership with distributors such as Iconic Releasing.
• Sundance Now Subscription streaming service offering a curated premium collection of independent films and acclaimed series for viewers seeking indie and arthouse programming.
• AMC Linear Cable Network Flagship U.S. cable television network airing original dramas including The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles adaptations, plus sports programming like TNA Wrestling's Thursday Night iMPACT!
• BBC America Joint-venture cable channel offering British and international television programming in the United States, available to subscribers within traditional pay-TV bundles and as part of the AMC+ streaming bundle.
• IFC (Independent Film Channel) Cable channel offering independent films, comedy, and original series such as Kevin Can F**k Himself, with complementary on-demand streaming via IFC Films Unlimited inside the AMC+ bundle.
• SundanceTV Cable channel focused on independent film and prestige television content, operated as a joint venture with the Sundance Institute and distributed to U.S. pay-TV subscribers.
• We TV Cable network and digital streaming destination primarily featuring reality and unscripted programming such as Love After Lockup, Life After Lockup, and new originals like Age Inappropriate.
• All Reality Cross-platform brand consolidating unscripted reality programming across We TV and digital extensions, including franchises such as Love After Lockup, Life After Lockup, and originals like Age Inappropriate.
• AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology Full-service network programming origination and distribution subsidiary supplying technical services to the cable, satellite, and broadcast industries, including to MSG Network, MSG Plus, MSG Varsity, Mid Atlantic Sports Network, and SPORTSNET NY; currently originates and distributes programming viewed by more than 150 million people daily.
• AUDIENCE+ Advertising technology platform providing audience-based buying across linear and digital channels, leveraging AMC's first-party insights and data targeting to power cross-platform audience segments for brand advertisers.
• AMC Outcomes Measurement and attribution solution using deterministic data to reveal campaign results in near real time, addressing fragmented TV measurement and supporting outcomes-based advertising buying beyond impressions.
• Addressable Advertising Cross-platform targeted advertising capability that combines AMC's first-party audience data with advertiser data to deliver addressable ads across linear networks, FAST channels, and streaming, now including programmatic access to live linear addressable inventory for shows such as TNA Wrestling through Magnite's Live Scheduler.
• Content Room In-house branded content studio that pairs creative teams with AI tooling to produce sponsored content, in-show integrations, and full advertising campaigns for brands seeking authentic placement within AMC's owned IP.
• Independent Film Company Film distribution subsidiary that acquires and distributes independent films for AMC's linear, streaming, and FAST properties, including horror acquisitions such as the Tribeca title Breeder alongside Shudder.
• FAST Channels Portfolio Portfolio of free, ad-supported linear streaming channels distributed across CTV platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Roku, and Tubi, monetized through advertising and used to extend franchise IP (Walking Dead Universe, classic film collections) to new audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41% growth across FAST channel portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charter CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Co-hosting SCTE TechExpo26 (September 29–October 1, 2026, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta), marking first time a programmer has co-hosted the event. Collaboration reflects increasing convergence between content and connectivity providers as streaming, AI, and edge computing depend on broadband infrastructure.
• OpenAPcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026Partnership with eight other major TV publishers (A+E Global Media, Fox, Hallmark Media, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Scripps Networks, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. Discovery) to develop standardized method for linking TV commercials to business outcomes. Introduces unified cross-publisher conversion API and new campaign workflows.
• A+E Global Media, Fox, Hallmark Media, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Scripps Networks, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Nine major U.S. TV publishers partnering with OpenAP to create unified outcomes-based TV measurement infrastructure using interactive QR codes to link commercial exposure to actual business results like showroom visits or coupon requests.
• Sphere Abacus (Bell Media)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 April 2026Acquired U.S. streaming rights for YAGA from Crave (Canadian streaming service owned by Bell Media). Series will debut exclusively on AMC+ later in 2026.
• Blink49 StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Production partner for YAGA, a contemporary mystery thriller acquired for U.S. market, starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Clark Backo.
• Front Street PicturesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Production partner for YAGA, produced alongside Blink49 Studios.
• MagnitecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026Partnership enabling programmatic buying of AMC's linear television inventory for the first time, powered by Magnite's ClearLine and Live Scheduler solutions. Provides advertisers unified access to AMC's linear networks, FAST channels, and AMC+ streaming service through a single entry point, addressing fragmentation between linear and streaming ad buying workflows.
• MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership to bring AMC streaming apps including AMC+ to Meta Quest later this year, expanding distribution to VR platform.
• NASCARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NASCAR for Thunder Road scripted series starring Dennis Quaid, part of AMC's expansion into sports-themed scripted and documentary programming.
• Samsung TV PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Audacity premiered on Samsung TV Plus FAST channel simultaneously with TikTok 21-part rollout and AMC cable network roadblock.
• Charter CommunicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to promote The Audacity show and AMC+ streaming service.
• TNA WrestlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMC serves as home of TNA Wrestling, leveraging live linear addressable inventory through Magnite's Live Scheduler.
• TikTokcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-platform premiere strategy with The Audacity releasing 21 short segments on TikTok simultaneously with Samsung TV Plus and AMC cable roadblock.
• Samsung TV PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFAST channel distribution partner, one of multiple CTV manufacturers shifting toward branded FAST services.
• RokucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor FAST platform operator and streaming distribution partner.
• TubicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor FAST platform operator and streaming distribution partner.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Disney+ (The Walt Disney Company): DTC streaming service bundled with owned-IP franchises (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar). Directly comparable franchise-driven streaming model and corporate shift away from linear.
• Netflix: Global streaming subscription business in the same DTC subscription category. Comparable on streaming scale and content-franchise driven acquisition, despite much larger scale.
• Crunchyroll (Sony Group): Anime-focused DTC streaming service. Directly comparable to HIDIVE as a niche anime subscription platform with multi-territory distribution.
• Tubi (Fox Corporation): Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service owned by Fox. Closest direct comp to AMC's FAST channel strategy with growing household reach and ad-supported monetization.
• Pluto TV (Paramount Global): FAST streaming service from Paramount Global. Most direct competitor in the FAST category where AMC's portfolio is achieving 41% growth.
• Peacock (NBCUniversal / Comcast): DTC streaming service with ad-supported + premium tiers. Comparable streaming-tier pricing model and ad/measurement strategy including cross-publisher outcome initiatives.
• BritBox: British-content focused DTC streaming service. Most directly comparable to Acorn TV as a niche international content subscription offering.

Broad incumbents

• Warner Bros. Discovery: Operates HBO/Max DTC streaming plus cable networks (CNN, TNT, Discovery). Closest comp to AMC Global Media as a publicly traded cable-network + streaming portfolio pivoting from linear to DTC.
• Paramount Global: Owns Paramount+, Pluto TV (FAST), and cable networks (MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon). Directly comparable cable+DTC strategy and FAST channel playbook.

Others

• Roku: Streaming-platform operator that distributes AMC+ as a channel and is a FAST channel partner via The Roku Channel. Ecosystem/partner relevance rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AMCPlus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/AMC
• Facebookfacebook.com/AMCPlus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/amc-networks-adsales-partnerships
• Instagraminstagram.com/amcplus
• TikToktiktok.com/@amcplus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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