Discovery Communications Names W. Clark Bunting President, Discovery Emerging Networks
Carole Tomko Promoted to President, Discovery Studios

February 11, 2008

(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Communications announced today the appointment of Clark Bunting as the President of the newly created Emerging Networks group and the promotion of Carole Tomko to President, Discovery Studios, adding to her duties as General Manager, Discovery Health Channel, FitTV and Discovery Kids Channel. The announcement was made today by Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav, to whom Bunting will report and Discovery COO Mark Hollinger, to whom Tomko will report.

As president of Discovery’s Emerging Networks Group, Bunting will lead the programming, marketing, scheduling, development and online efforts for Science Channel, Investigation Discovery (ID), and Military Channel.

"We wanted a big gun to manage Science Channel, ID and the portfolio of Emerging Networks and we did not need to look far," said Zaslav. "Clark launched and built several of Discovery’s largest and most successful networks and he is the ideal creative executive to fully unlock the potential of these high quality brands."

"These are strong and growing brands that appeal to a passionate and loyal audience," said Bunting. "I am looking forward to building the brands across all platforms and expanding the programming slates of all three properties to tap into an even larger viewership."

Tomko, who assumes the reins for Discovery Studios from Bunting, will retain her general manager duties with Discovery Health Channel (which will become the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2009), FitTV and Discovery Kids. Discovery Studios, poised to create more than 200 hours of original content in 2008, encompasses the production arm for Discovery Communications, responsible for original programming production for all of Discovery’s domestic channels. Discovery Studios recently debuted the critically acclaimed Man on Wire at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

Added Zaslav, "Carole’s innovation and enthusiasm launched FitTV and led Discovery Health Channel through a critical transitional year of growth and change. She has the talent and energy to take on more bandwidth and her business acumen and programming creativity are perfectly matched for this new dual role."

About W. Clark Bunting
A 22-year veteran of Discovery Communications, Bunting has led some of the most successful and brand-defining divisions of the company. Most recently, he was president, Discovery Studios, where he oversaw Discovery’s network programming and theatrical arm, including the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Jury Award and Audience Award-winning Man on Wire. Previously, Bunting was executive vice president, Discovery U.S. Networks Group, where he oversaw the executives, management and operational activities of Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Military Channel, The Science Channel and FitTV. Prior to that, Bunting served as executive vice president and general manager of Discovery Channel, where he launched the historic franchises AMERICAN CHOPPER, MYTHBUSTERS and MONSTER GARAGE. Under his tenure, Discovery also debuted the landmark, brand-defining specials WALKING WITH CAVEMEN, BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE and BEHIND THE TERROR. Earlier in his career, Bunting masterminded the launch of Animal Planet, creating one of the fastest-growing brands in cable history and launching such innovative series as THE CROCODILE HUNTER, THE JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE and EMERGENCY VETS. Bunting joined Discovery in 1985 and is credited with creating the annual SHARK WEEK franchise.

About Carole Tomko
A 23-year media veteran, Tomko serves as general manager of Discovery Health Media, the multi-platform business including Discovery Health and FitTV television networks, discoveryhealth.com, Discovery Health CME and the Discovery Health On-Call VOD service. Tomko is also the general manager of Discovery Kids Channel. Previously, Tomko was executive vice president of Discovery Studios, where she oversaw development, production and short-form repackaging for a range of properties including original series and Discovery Films’ theatrical productions. Prior to her tenure at Discovery Studios, Tomko was general manager and senior vice president of FitTV, where she oversaw the relaunch of the channel. Tomko first joined Discovery in 1990 as an executive producer at Discovery Channel and TLC. She joined Animal Planet in 1996, eventually becoming the vice president of production and development for the network. Tomko began her career at WBZ-TV in Boston and previously held positions at Orion Pictures, Editel and Time-Life Video & Television before joining Discovery. She has claimed more than 15 industry awards for Discovery Communications.

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.com. 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.