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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that President and CEO David Zaslav will present at the Nomura Global Media & Telecom Summit at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at The Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. A link to a live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Discovery Communications' website at www.discoverycommunications.com. A...
The network presents two health-themed nights and welcomes Dr. Selene Velasco, host of "Un minuto de salud", a series of informative on-air segments MIAMI, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mondays and Wednesdays are now health nights on Discovery Familia. The network has incorporated two nights of programming dedicated to physical and emotional health with a focus on problems with a disproportionate impact on the Hispanic community, among them heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The new...
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that President and CEO David Zaslav will present at the twenty-ninth annual Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. A link to a live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Discovery Communications' website at...
- Discovery en Espanol gives viewers more of what they want with adrenaline and real life drama series, introduces new genre VROOM for those passionate about cars - NEW YORK, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Discovery U.S. Hispanic unveiled its 2013-2014 Upfront slate where Discovery en Espanol highlights new and returning series that set the brand apart within the adrenaline and wild discovery genres, brings in new favorite real life drama shows and focuses on viewers' key...
Christine Bragan, Rich Jennings, Michelle Hord-White And Dhanusha Sivajee To Be Honored At The NAMIC Annual Awards Breakfast Set For June 12th As Part Of Cable Connection - Spring NEW YORK, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Christine Bragan, vice president, Marketing and Communications, AMC Networks, Rich Jennings, regional senior vice president, Mile High, Comcast Cable, Michelle Hord-White, vice president, Talent Development and Pipeline Programs, NBCUniversal, and Dhanusha Sivajee,...
-- Connects STEM education programs across Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Discovery Education and Digital platforms -- SILVER SPRING, Md., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Communications today announced "Connect the Dots," a new multimedia, national STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education initiative designed to provide pathways for kids to achieve today and lead tomorrow by inspiring interest in STEM subjects and careers within industries looking for...
Animal Planet’s Hide & Seek Pets, the first enhanced activity app developed by Cupcake Digital in partnership with Discovery Communications, is available today on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Barnes & Noble for $3.99. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 Cupcake Digital, Inc. introduces Animal Planet’s Hide & Seek Pets, the first app in a series developed in partnership with Discovery Communications. Designed for kids ages three and up, this interactive learning...
-- Newly created "SBS Discovery Media" business includes 20 television networks, as well as leading radio portfolio and digital brands across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland -- SILVER SPRING, Md., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Communications today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the SBS Nordic operations of ProSiebenSat.1 Group, originally announced in December 2012. The acquisition adds 12 television networks, as well as leading radio stations and...
- TABLOID to Premiere on Investigation Discovery in 1Q 2014 - NEW YORK, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scandalous headlines. Surreal true-life stories. Who doesn't scan the supermarket tabloids in the checkout line? Investigation Discovery (ID) introduces TABLOID, a new weekly series guaranteed to satisfy inquiring minds. Hosted by the Emmy Award-winning king of tabloid television, Jerry Springer, TABLOID peels back the curtain to probe the most bizarre larger-than-life stories you...
NEW YORK, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Networks International (DNI) and Electus International today announced the sale of "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls," a new, larger-than-life and extreme adventure reality-competition series headlined by world-renowned adventurer Bear Grylls. The series, which will premiere in the U.S. on NBC this Summer, is co-produced by Bear Grylls Ventures and Ben Silverman's multimedia studio, Electus. The series will premiere on Discovery Channel...
