A&E POSTS BEST OCTOBER EVER AMONG TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49

NEW YORK, NY - October 29, 2013 - A&E posted its best October ever among Total Viewers (+10% vs. October 2012), Adults 18-49 (+3%) and Adults 25-54 (+1%). The network's strong performance comes on the heels of locking in its best Third Quarter average ever with the three key demographics, according to Nielsen Research.

In addition, A&E jumped in rankings to #5 for the month in Adults 25-54, up from #6 in October 2012. It was one of only three top ten networks with Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 to post increases when compared to last October.

Year-to-date, A&E is having its best year ever among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49. It is in its tenth consecutive year of growth in Adults 25-54.

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