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Bravo Media announced today that the Clubhouse will be open for business for the next two years with host Andy Cohen at the helm of the buzziest, most interactive and only live talk show in late night, 'Watch What Happens Live.'

Bravo Media continues to be recognized for its quality, unscripted content as the network received five Primetime Emmy Nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ellen Stone has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Marketing, it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Bravo and Style Media to whom she reports. Stone was previously Senior Vice President of Marketing for the network.

Ellen Stone has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Marketing, it was announced today by Frances Berwick, President, Bravo and Style Media to whom she reports. Stone was previously Senior Vice President of Marketing for the network.

In a new Brand Satisfaction study from LoudDoor, the Facebook insights preferred marketing developer, Bravo was named one of the top 20 brands with the most loyal fans on Facebook making it the only television brand on the list. The results of the study, the largest market research of its kind, was just released and based on over one million monthly survey responses.

As part of NBCU's portfolio which boasts the Most-Watched Cable Entertainment networks, Bravo Media delivered its seventh consecutive best year ever among A 25-54, total viewers and Households in ratings, according to Nielsen.

Hot off of her recent Emmy nomination for the comedy special, "Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker," Bravo Media greenlit a second season of KATHY, the weekly prime-time talk show that Jane Fonda deemed "…the weirdest show I've ever done in my life.'

Bravo once again dominated cable's unscripted television landscape as the network received seven Primetime Emmy® Nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards.

Style Media announced today plans to refresh the network's brand and image across all platforms by embracing a glossy, bold new look that appeals to women's desire for a stylish lifestyle. The Style circle logo is replaced with the strong, classic midnight blue typeface word Style accented by a splash of light blue.

Today, the network announced a 27 percent increase in original programming with 11 new and eight returning unscripted series, and two new scripted projects in development. The network plans to premiere scripted series in 2013.

Bravo Media acquired the TV rights for the critically lauded Sundance documentary, THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, directed by acclaimed filmmaker and photographer Lauren Greenfield - who won Best Director at Sundance 2012 for this documentary.

After delivering its sixth consecutive best year ever across all platforms and ranking No. 11 among all cable entertainment networks with adults 18-49; Bravo Media announced today it will increase the network's original programming by an additional 25 percent in 2012, marking a 100 percent increase since 2008.

Delivering its sixth consecutive record-breaking year, Bravo Media earned its best year ever across all key demos in primetime and total day, digital platforms and financial metrics, according to Nielsen.

Bravo Media's buzzy, interactive talk show, 'Watch What Happens: Live' is expanding to five nights of original episodes making it the only live daily show in all of late night television. Hosted by Bravo executive Andy Cohen, the sixth season will air live every Sunday through Thursday beginning Sunday, January 8th at 11:00 pm ET/PT .

Lisa Hsia has been elevated to the new position of Executive Vice President of Bravo Digital Media. The announcement was made today by Frances Berwick, President of Bravo. Based in New York, Hsia previously held the role of Senior Vice President of Bravo Digital Media since November 2005.

Coming off of its fifth consecutive best-year-ever across all platforms; ranking as the No. 13 network in primetime among all cable entertainment networks in the coveted adult 18-49 demo and the No. 5 cable network among women 18-34; Bravo Media announced it will increase the network's must watch original programming by an additional 20 percent in 2011. The network successfully expanded to five nights of original primetime programming last November, delivering more breakout stars and ratings juggernauts to the most engaged, upscale and educated audience in cable. Bravo continues to translate buzz into reality with new and inventive competition and docu-series that tap into the network's 'passion groups' of Food, Fashion, Beauty, Design and Pop Culture. The latest series confirmed to premiere include 'Platinum Hit,' 'Rocco's Dinner Party,' 'Million Dollar Decorators' and 'Pregnant in Heels.' The announcements were made today by Frances Berwick, President of Bravo Media.

Delivering five back-to-back record-breaking years, Bravo Media earned its best year ever across all key demos in primetime, digital platforms, and financial metrics, according to Nielsen Media Research. In addition, Bravo Digital - BravoTV.com and TelevisionWithoutPity.com - continues to pace for its best year ever across all key metrics with double-digit increases. On the heels of the network's aggressive development slate, rapid ratings growth and continued momentum in original programming, Bravo expanded to five nights of original programming and in prime year-to-date averages 868,000 total viewers and 535,000 adults 18-49, ranking as the fourth fastest growing top 20 cable entertainment network for the year among adults 18-49.

As the network continues to ramp up its original programming amid its record-ratings streak, Bravo Media promoted Andy Cohen to Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development. The announcement was made today by Frances Berwick, President, Bravo Media. Cohen will continue to report to Berwick and will be based in New York.

On the heels of the network's aggressive development slate announcements and a record-breaking 3rd quarter, Bravo expands to five nights of original programming - as had been announced at the network's Upfront in March 2010 - on Sundays starting November 7th. The successful franchise 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' will anchor Bravo's new Sunday night, with original episodes airing at 10PM ET/PT. Additionally, Bravo's twice-weekly late night gab fest 'Watch What Happens: Live' with host Andy Cohen also will make the move from Monday to Sundays, airing new episodes immediately following 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' at 11PM ET/PT, in addition to the weekly Thursday night show (11 PM ET/PT). The announcement was made by Frances Berwick, President, Bravo Media. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

Continuing her long-standing and impressive career with Bravo, Frances Berwick was promoted to President, Bravo Media, effective immediately. The announcement was made today by Lauren Zalaznick, President, NBC Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks to whom Berwick will continue to report. Berwick previously held the post of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Bravo Media since January 2008.