A&E Sees its Best 2nd Quarter in Network History

Continuing its phenomenal ratings growth, after securing the best quarter in the network's history in the first quarter of 2010, A&E enjoyed its best second quarter ever among adults 25-54 and total viewers, behind the strength of the network's expansive slate of original series.

The network was up 5% in adults 25-54 (655,000) and 4% among total viewers (1.32 million) marking the best in network history. Year to-date, A&E currently ranks as the number 5 entertainment cable network among adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 and tied for number 5 in total viewers.

June 2010 was also the best June on record for A&E, posting increases of 10% among total viewers (1.36 million), versus June 2009. The network also grew by 4% in the key adults 25-54 demographic (671,000).

A&E is "Real Life. Drama." Now reaching more than 99 million homes, A&E is television that you can't turn away from; where unscripted shows are dramatic and scripted dramas are authentic. A&E offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment ranging from the network's original scripted series to signature non-fiction franchises, including the Emmy-winning "Intervention," "Dog The Bounty Hunter," "Hoarders," "Paranormal State" and "Criss Angel Mindfreak," and the most successful justice shows on cable, including "The First 48" and "Manhunters." The A&E website is located at www.aetv.com.