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RCS & RDS removes Discovery in fee row

Romanian cable operator RCS & RDS has revealed that it has dropped Discovery channels from…

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BT Vision to add Discovery channels to linear line-up

BT Vision has struck a deal with Discovery Networks UK to add channels Discovery Channel,…

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UPC Poland adds ID

Polish cable operator UPC Poland has added Discovery Network’s ID channel to its line-up. Crime…

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Discovery to create strategic alliance with TF1

Discovery Communications and France’s TF1 Group have entered exclusive negotiations to create a strategic alliance…

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Discovery launching five channels on Turkish IPTV

Discovery is launching five of its channels on Turkish IPTV service Tivibu.
 The IPTV service…

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TLC makes Belarus debut

Discovery Networks International has launched female skewed network TLC in Belarus on Cosmos TV’s pay…

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Discovery grows Facebook fanbase, launches global page

Discovery Networks International (DNI) says it now has over five million Facebook fans globally. The…

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Discovery HD for Sky Deutschland

Discovery HD has launched on the Sky Deutschland platform in Germany and Austria as part…

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Discovery Networks to roll out dual-screen catch-up services

Discovery Networks International (DNI) is preparing to launch various second screen applications for its channel…

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Discovery’s TLC orders international formats across CEE

Discovery is to increase its programming spend for its lifestyle channel TLC in Russia and…

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Discovery rolling out second-screen app across Europe

Discovery’s international division is launching a second-screen application that it has been trialling in Latin…

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Discovery names French chief

Nicolas Bonard has been named general manager, Discovery Networks France. The appointment will see Bonard…

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Analysts positive on Discovery


Credit analysts have said that Discovery is performing well in the wake of its recent…

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Discovery committed to OWN despite US$50m cost


Discovery CEO David Zaslav has said the company is committed to Oprah Winfrey joint venture…

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Discovery acquires digital production company

International factual channel operator Discovery Communications is close to acquiring digital production company Revision3. Discovery…

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New European 3D launch for Discovery

Discovery has inked its second major 3D programming deal in Europe, our sister publication TBI…

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Discovery’s DMAX to launch on HD Plus


Discovery’s free-to-air general entertainment channel DMAX is to launch on satellite operator SES’ HD Plus…

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Discovery to launch mobile TV in Russia with MTS

Channel provider Discovery Networks is to launch mobile TV services in Russia in partnership with…

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Discovery appoints former BBC Natural History head

Discovery has hired Andrew Jackson, the former head of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, in…

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Discovery buys stake in French pay TV broadcaster

Discovery Networks International has acquired a 20% stake in French pay broadcaster Televista.  The move…

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Discovery posts double-digit profit and revenue growth


Factual channel provider Discovery has reported double digit profit and revenue increases for the year…

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Discovery launches TLC in Baltic States

Discovery Group is to replace Discovery Travel & Living with female-focused lifestyle channel TLC in…

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Discovery’s Spanish channel rolls out


Discovery’s free-to-air Spanish channel Discovery Max rolls out today. The service is a joint-venture with…

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Discovery reorganises senior management


Channel operator Discovery has appointed Andrew Warren its new chief financial officer as part of…

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Discovery opens office in Sofia

Discovery Networks has opened an office in Sofia Bulgaria as part of the expansion of…

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Discovery buys UK indie Betty


Discovery Communications has acquired UK independent producer Betty. The factual and factual entertainment channel operator…

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Discovery to expand ID distribution following ad growth

Discovery Communications is to accelerate the international expansion of its crime and investigation network ID…

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Discovery names Bennett SVP programming

International factual channel operator Discovery has promoted Kevin Bennett to senior vice-president, programming and research…

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New launches push TLC over 100 million homes mark


Discovery is launching its female-skewed lifestyle channel TLC in Denmark, Finland and Portugal, helping it…

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Discovery hires digital chief

Discovery Communications has appointed former NBC Universal executive Jean-Briac Perrette as chief digital officer. Perrette,…