Own announced today two new series from prolific hit-maker Will Packer and his Will Packer Media banner: the soapy new drama series Ambitions (written by Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens) from global content leader Lionsgate and the unscripted dating series Ready to Love. Packer will serve as executive producer for both series. The new shows mark the first television series to be created under Packer's first-look deal with the network.
The announcement comes as Own's momentum and diversified programming slate continues to grow. The network recently delivered its highest rated first quarter in four years in the network's key W25-54 demo with year-over-year gains of +6% in W25-54, +15% in African American women and +5% in total viewers. In addition, year-to-date Own is the #1 cable network for African American women in primetime.
"Will is a creative powerhouse who knows what audiences want," said Erik Logan, president of Own. "He has an insightful...
The announcement comes as Own's momentum and diversified programming slate continues to grow. The network recently delivered its highest rated first quarter in four years in the network's key W25-54 demo with year-over-year gains of +6% in W25-54, +15% in African American women and +5% in total viewers. In addition, year-to-date Own is the #1 cable network for African American women in primetime.
"Will is a creative powerhouse who knows what audiences want," said Erik Logan, president of Own. "He has an insightful...
- 4/17/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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