Deborah Adler Myers Named Senior Vice President, Programming, Discovery Emerging Networks
March 12, 2008
(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Emerging Networks announced today the appointment of Deborah Adler Myers to senior vice president, programming. The announcement was made by Clark Bunting, president of Discovery Emerging Networks, to whom Myers will report.
In this newly created position, Myers will spearhead the development, production and programming units for Science Channel, Investigation Discovery and Military Channel, some of the fastest-growing* networks in cable. Charged with commissioning and creating brand-defining series and specials for all three networks, Myers will also lead the effort to attract top scientists, experts and personalities to appear on air.
"Debbie is an incredible leader and a talented production and development executive who will help me build these channels into category-owning brands that inspire passionate and loyal audiences," said Bunting. "With each of these networks now reaching approximately 50 million homes, these brands are beachfront real estate and we look forward to fully unlocking their potential."
About Deborah Adler Myers
Deborah Adler Myers joined Discovery Communications in June 2005 and has been responsible for more than 500 hours of content across all of Discovery’s networks, including the launch of TLC’s franchise Little People, Big World. Most recently, Myers was senior vice president, daytime and fringe programming for TLC. Previously, as vice president of production for TLC, Myers created more than 500 hours of original content and oversaw the launches of LA Ink, Say Yes to the Dress, Big Medicine, Take Home Chef and Take Home Handyman as well as continuing series including What Not to Wear, Miami Ink and A Baby Story. Prior to joining Discovery, Myers ran her own production company, Aha! Entertainment, where she created series and pilots for NBC, Paramount, VH-1 and 20th Television. Myers was also instrumental in launching several cable networks, including E! Entertainment and Oxygen. She served for eight years as vice president of programming and development at E!, where she created and ran 17 signature series, including the Emmy Award-winning Talk Soup and E! News. Myers is the former Governor of the Production Executives group of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications is the world’s number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
* Investigation Discovery (#1), Military Channel (#4), and Science (#19) in ad supported cable for prime HH delivery percentage growth 2007 vs. 2006. Source: Nielsen. Live+SD.