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Wednesday, July 12, 2000 A&E Television Networks Makes Investment in Military.com A&E Television Networks (AETN) Executive Vice President Whitney Goit II and Military.com CEO Christopher Michel have announced a strategic partnership that brings investment capital, co-branding, e-commerce, and contextual advertising for Military.com on AETN's television and internet properties, including the HistoryChannel.com. Goit will assume a seat on the Military.com board of directors. ``Military.com's high-quality standards and leadership in the military market make it an ideal partner for AETN,'' Goit said. ``Our partnership with Military.com correlates with our Internet expansion strategy.'' Goit oversees three of the company's five divisions: AETN Enterprises, consisting of Biography Magazine, home video, consumer products and catalog; AETN Interactive, a new division launched in 2000 as an expansion of the company's presence in the interactive marketplace; and AETN International, with joint ventures in 58 countries. ``The A&E Television Network's investment, branding and e-commerce relationship cements Military.com's position as the premier online destination for the military community,'' CEO Christopher Michel said. Military.com will be promoted in AETN network programming on both the A&E Network and The History Channel, and AETN's websites, HistoryChannel.com, AandE.com and Biography.com. Viewers will be invited to visit Military.com for more information about programs or to delve deeper into a particular subject. Military.com will promote AETN's library of books, videos and other consumer products. Click here to return to the homepage of The Write NewsTM Click here to subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter. www.writenews.com Copyright © 1997-2011 by Writers Write, Inc. All Rights Reserved.