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Owens resurfaces with own prodco

Former National Geographic Channels (NGC) president Howard T Owens has set up his own production company with backing from A+E Networks.

Howard T Owens

Howard T Owens

LA-based Propagate Content arrives less than a year after its founder and CEO Owens departed NGC US in June 2014.

A+E Networks is an equity investor in the new company, which aims to create, develop, produce and distribute programming for cable, broadcast, and digital channels around the world.

The company has also recruited David McKillop, the former general manager of A&E Network in the US, as a partner and its chief creative officer.

McKillop exited A+E Networks earlier this year, having run the channel since mid-2013.

His credits include non-scripted hits such as Duck Dynasty and Pawn Stars, while series Owens has helped launch include The Biggest Loser, MasterChef and Killing Kennedy.

“With the freedom to develop and produce for any network or platform and our own international distribution arm to sell content globally, Propagate Content is the company I have always envisioned,” said Owens, founder and CEO.

“Though we’re very different people, Howard and I share a track record of entrepreneurial creativity and hit-making,” added McKillop. “Our partnership is well-timed to capitalize on the tremendous opportunity we see out there for experienced and visionary sellers.”

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