All of us have something we like to “geek out” about, most likely. When it comes to comics, gaming, movies, TV and more, SourceFedNERD is the go-to source of content and community for many online. Just last week, during a marathon 10-hour live stream (watch part I and part II), NERD’s YouTube channel passed one million subscribers — joining sister channels SourceFed and Phil DeFranco (who started it all and…
Science has been a part of Discovery’s DNA since we first launched in June 1985, and it continues to be a priority for us…and one of our neighbors down the road in D.C. In December, Science Channel debuted Science Presents DNews, nightly nuggets of science goodness hosted by DNews’ Trace Dominguez and Amy Shira Teitel. But this week, Science Presents DNews will welcome a special guest host: President Barack Obama.…
While I don’t have as much time to contribute to the blog as I’d like to (although you’re in very good hands with my fellow team members), I am always the first to volunteer to post when a new season of Who Do You Think You Are? is coming up…and that’s the case this time around, with the show returning to TLC tonight, April 3, at 9pm ET/PT. As someone…
Today the Alliance for Women in Media announced the 2016 honorees for their annual Gracie Awards, including our own Laura Ling — named this year’s winner in the Online Video Host/Correspondent category, as well as four top honors for our OWN family. Laura joined the Discovery family in November 2014 as Director of Development for Discovery Digital Networks and has been a force behind and in front of the camera for our…
Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate all the social, cultural and political achievements of women (with a continued focus on parity). In honor of today and in celebration of the amazing women on YouTube (and their commitment to championing female voices online), the talented ladies of SourceFed and Nuclear Family teamed up with a few special friends and YouTube Space LA to ask what…
After a game-changing year — complete with a landmark Olympic Games rights deal across Europe — Eurosport is ushering in the next era of fandom with its new ‘Fuel Your Passion’ brand identity. The Discovery-owned sports network also is connecting and inspiring fans worldwide through the #sharemypassion campaign, which encourages fans to share stories about the extraordinary lengths they go to in order to demonstrate their love for an athlete, team…
Discovery Communications has a powerful portfolio of brands that not only are creating compelling video content for TV and digital audiences but also deeper content that extends across our websites, apps and partners online. Today we are excited to share that Discovery News, Seeker and TLCme now will have an additional home on Medium, a social platform that connects people with the thoughtful stories and ideas that matter most to…
Brace yourself, NYC! Phil DeFranco and the SourceFed gang are headed your way this week for a special SourceFed & PhillyD LIVE event at YouTube Space NY. They’ll be up to their usual antics — sketches, musical numbers, exclusive videos, Q&A and maybe a special surprise or two, and you don’t have to be in the Big Apple to join in on the fun. The event takes place on Friday,…
Earlier today, Discovery Communications hosted its inaugural Investor Day in New York City, updating the investment community and media in attendance on the company’s global business. President & CEO David Zaslav was joined by Rich Ross, Henry Schleiff and Bob Scanlon for updates on Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery and Velocity/Turbo, respectively. Following the U.S. network updates, Discovery Networks International President JB Perrette provided an update on the non-U.S. business, joined…
Earlier today, Facebook announced that users can now enjoy 360-degree videos on desktop and Android devices in their News Feed. Discovery Communications is delighted to be one of the first to share 360 video on Facebook, and you can check out our first spherical video on Facebook featuring the fan-favorite MythBusters and always jawsome sharks. Ever wanted to swim with a shiver of sharks? MythBuster Adam Savage takes you underwater…