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<\/a>The World’s #1 Nonfiction Media Company [2]<\/p><\/div>\n
One Discovery Place<\/span> Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Discovery Communications[1] entered the media sphere as a single channel, The Discovery Channel. After acquiring its rival, The Learning Channel in 1991, it would go on to enter a series of acquisitions that have earned the corporation notoriety as the world’s number one media company. Discovery is currently a publicly owned company and trades on the NASDAQ stock market. It currently reaches more than 1.8 billion subscribers in 218 countries and territories. Moreover, Discovery is proud to be a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns a diverse portfolio of digital media services. [1]<\/p><\/div>\n Leadership<\/strong> <\/span>[3]<\/p>\n Finances<\/span> <\/strong>[4]<\/p>\n February 14, Discovery lost 33 percent of its net income in the fourth-quarter, dropping its income to $224 million, or 61 cents per share. Analysts were expecting 76 cents per share.<\/p>\n The company attributed the decline to a rise in taxes, equity-based compensation and costs due to its acquisitions. Total revenue rose 8 percent to $1.2 billion, in line with analysts’ expectations. Discovery forecast 2013 revenue of $5.58 billion to $5.70 billion. Analysts are expecting $5.43 billion.<\/p>\n Executives are relying on key partnerships and programming like Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. They say that the high-profile and expensive joint venture is on track. Despite the success of OWN and ventures like it, Discovery generally makes 33 percent less money on advertising than rivals.<\/p>\n Oprah’s Interview with Lance Armstrong<\/a><\/p>\n Discovery continues to make innovative deals to supplement its income. December 14, the corporation officially closed the deal with ProSieben[5].\u00a0ProSieben has a total enterprise value of $1.7 billion. Discovery now has 12 companies in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, strengthening its connection in the Nordic markets. The transaction also included 19 radio stations, including the #1 radio portfolio in Sweden.<\/p>\n December was an eventful month for Discovery; the corporation announced a strategic alliance with TF1\/Eurosport (Eurosport International and Eurosport France) [6], acquiring a 20 percent minority interest. Eurosport reaches 130 million subscribers in 59 countries across Europe. The alliance also garnered Discovery stock in France (TV Breizh, Histoire, Ushuaia TV and Stylia).<\/p>\n Product<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [7]<\/p><\/div>\n Discovery Channel<\/a><\/p>\n Discovery Channel, launched June 17, 1985 is one of the most widely distributed cable networks in the United States. It is dedicated to creating innovative and quality nonfiction content. The genres include science, history, adventure and the like. Popular series include Deadliest Catch<\/em><\/strong>, MythBusters<\/em><\/strong> and Frozen Planet<\/em><\/strong>. The targeted audience is 25-54, particularly men and reaches 100 million U.S. households; 314 million international subscribers.<\/p>\n Myth Busters ‘Walking on Water<\/a><\/p>\n [8]<\/p><\/div>\n TLC<\/a><\/p>\n TLC(The Learning Channel) offers globally recognized programming that focuses on unique storytelling. Acquired by Discovery in May of 1991, it has succeeded in becoming the top 10 cable network for women. In 2001, TLC had 28 unique television series, averaging one million viewers per episode. Some of the most popular shows include, Sister Wives<\/em><\/strong>, Toddlers & Tiaras<\/strong><\/em>, 19 Kids,<\/strong><\/em> What Not To<\/strong><\/em> Wear <\/strong>and <\/em>Here Comes Honey Boo Boo<\/em>. <\/strong>Currently, 99 million U.S. households and 201 million international homes subscribe to TLC.<\/p>\n [9]<\/p><\/div>\n [10]<\/p><\/div>\n Animal Planet<\/a><\/p>\n Animal Planet, launched October 1, 1996, is the only channel to fully immerse viewers in the Animal Kingdom. Viewership has been up 18% since January 2012, bringing in 97 million U.S.\u00a0and 275 million international subscribers. The target audience reached are adults 25-54. Viewers enjoy television shows like Whale Wars<\/em><\/strong>, River Monsters<\/em><\/strong>, Fatal Attractions<\/strong><\/em>, Finding Bigfoot<\/em><\/strong>, Pit Bulls and Parolees<\/em><\/strong> and Dogs 101<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [10]<\/p><\/div>Discovery Famila<\/a><\/p>\n Discovery Famila, launched August 2007, garners 4 million U.S subscribers. It introduces educational and entertaining, family-oriented programming to kids and families in the Spanish language. Daytime programming\u00a0is geared toward\u00a0preschoolers\u2019 by\u00a0 offering fun and educational Spanish-language content that will preserve their native language. Evenings offer family-friendly series and specials and aspirational lifestyle content for women and families, including programs on cooking, dining, travel, design, beauty, health and parenting.<\/p>\n Newsroom<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n January 08, 2013 \u00a0<\/span><\/em>[10]<\/span><\/p>\n Successful Holiday Programming Events and Slate of Network Movie Premieres Drive Strong New Year Start for The Hub TV Network<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Hub Network, owned by Discovery, had a solid jumpstart on the New Year.\u00a0The network introduced a steady flow of holiday marathons, followed by original Hub TV\u00a0Network\u00a0original programming.\u00a0It delivered significant year-over-year audience growth reaching all key target demographics including Kids 2-11 (+63%), Kids 6-11 (+56%), Women 18-49 (+69%), Adults 18-49 (+50%), Persons 2+ (+67%) and Households (+52%). <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0January 14, 2013 <\/em>[11]<\/p>\n Discovery Communications Acquires Switchover Media<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Discovery acquired 100 percent of Switchover Media, an Italian media company that owns\u00a0 four free-to-air television channels and one pay-TV television channel in Italy. This new deal has made Discovery the third largest broadcaster in Italy in terms of collective audience share. Italy is\u00a0the leading market for Discovery and key to its growth over the last two years.\u00a0The acquisition of Switchover Media adds further breadth and scale\u00a0and also\u00a0diversifies Discovery’s portfolio to include scripted crime and children\u2019s programming. <\/span><\/p>\n March 28, 2013 <\/em>[12]<\/p>\n Revision3 Launches Robust App for Xbox 360<\/strong><\/p>\n Revision3, A Discovery Digital Video network, announced the launch of its app for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game. Xbox LIVE Gold members in the U.S., Canada and Australia can install the new Revision3 app from the Xbox LIVE\u00ae marketplace*. Fans of Revision3 content can now watch their favorite shows. There are thousands of unique shows, including Rev3Games, Film Riot and more. Revision3 allows subscribers to view the content\u00a0on their television, tablet, game station, phone, or a traditional laptop.<\/p>\n \u00a0Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Mission Statement<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Discovery Logo<\/a><\/p>\n 3.<\/span>Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Finances<\/a><\/p>\n 5. ProSieben<\/a><\/p>\n 6. TF1\/Eurosport<\/a><\/p>\n 7. Discovery Channel Logo<\/a><\/p>\n 8. TLC Logo<\/a><\/p>\n 9. Honey Boo Boo<\/a><\/p>\n 10. January 8, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n 11. January 14, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n 12. March 28, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Jasmine White One Discovery Place Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tel: 240.662.2000\/ http:\/\/corporate.discovery.com\/ Overview Discovery Communications[1] entered the media sphere as a single channel, The Discovery Channel. After acquiring its rival, The Learning Channel in 1991, it would go on … Continue reading
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\n Tel: 240.662.2000\/ http:\/\/corporate.discovery.com\/<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>John S. Hendricks <\/span>is the founder of Discovery and serves as Executive Chairman<\/span>. Hendricks wanted to provide viewers with quality documentaries that would allow them to explore their world. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Primetime Emmy Award, the Governors Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/span><\/p>\nRobert R. Beck <\/span>has been Discovery’s Financial Consultant since 2001 and is a member of the compensation committee. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nJ. David Wargo <\/span>is the Director<\/span> of Discovery, chairman of the Nominating Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.<\/p>\n Steven A. Miron<\/span> is the D<\/span><\/strong>irector<\/span> of Discovery Communications and a member of the Nominating Committee.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>
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