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<\/a>Discovery Communications Logo [1]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Discovery Communications World Headquarters<\/p>\n One Discovery Place http:\/\/corporate.discovery.com<\/a><\/p>\n Key Executives [2]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n David M. Zaslav<\/a>, President and CEO, Discovery Communications<\/p>\n David M. Zaslav [3]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Andrew Warren<\/a>, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n Andrew Warren [4]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n David C. Leavy<\/a>, Chief Communications Officer, Seniors Executive Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Affairs<\/p>\n David C. Leavy [5]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Mark Hollinger<\/a>, President and CEO, Discovery Networks International<\/p>\n Mark Hollinger [6]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Company Overview [7]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Discovery Communications’ Mission Statement [8]<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Discovery communications is the world\u2019s #1 nonfiction media company that began as a single channel-the Discovery Channel-and evolved into a global mass media entertainment company that has over 190 worldwide television networks. Discovery currently operates 14 U.S. cable and satellite TV networks, including the Discovery Channel<\/a>, TLC<\/a>, Animal Planet<\/a>, and the Military Channel<\/a>. It also operates 3 joint venture networks in the U.S. including the Oprah Winfrey Network<\/a>, The Hub<\/a>, and 3net<\/a>, the first 24-hour 3D network.<\/p>\n Top Competitors\u00a0[9]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A&E Television Networks, LLC<\/a><\/p>\n NBCUniversal Media, LLC<\/a><\/p>\n Viacom Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n Financial Information<\/strong><\/p>\n Discovery Communications celebrated a record-breaking 2012 and a very strong first quarter of 2013, with its best January to date and an overall 20% increase in US viewership. [10]<\/a>\u00a0Viewership among the key 25-54 demographic increased 10% in primetime.\u00a0In 2012, the company\u2019s revenue increased 8% to $4.487 billion, mainly due to a 5% growth at U.S. networks and 13% growth at International Networks. [11]\u00a0<\/a>From the first quarter to the second quarter of 2013, revenues increased 30% from $1,156 million to $1,467 million. [12]\u00a0<\/a>Stock prices for Discovery Communications, Inc. (DISCA) ranged from $84.06-$84.99 on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. In the past 52 weeks, stock prices have ranged from $54.89-$89.58. [13]<\/a><\/p>\n Facts and Figures: “Subscriber numbers as of September 30, 2013, according to The Nielsen Company in the US.” [14]<\/a><\/p><\/div>Discovery Channel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2012 at the Discovery Channel<\/a> was marked by immense success, due in part to the return of hit series such as Gold Rush<\/i><\/a> and Moonshiners<\/i><\/a> and the emergence of breakout hits such as Fast N\u2019 Loud<\/em><\/a>, Jungle Gold<\/em><\/a>, and Amish Mafia<\/a>. Amish Mafia <\/i>was an incredible success for the Discovery Channel as the highest-rated premiere in the channel\u2019s history. Due to the success of its programming, viewership increased 14% from 2011 and 20% in January of 2013. [11]<\/a><\/p>\n
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