Happy Friday! Here at our HQ in Silver Spring, MD, we’ve been sh-sh-shivering to an unusual blast of cold this week that has pushed its way through – complete with a nice shower here and there. But even a cold rain has its positives! Yesterday evening, employees were treated to a pretty unique – and well-placed! – rainbow arcing across our building. Not the worst view in the world! Here’s what else…
Happy Friday! Discovery Communications announced yesterday that Karen Leever has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, overseeing the company’s expansive digital brands and businesses in the United States – from fan-favorite Discovery Digital Networks (DDN) programming to the newly launched Discovery VR. It was also announced earlier this week that Darcy Tomlin has been named Vice President of Programming and Operations for Discovery Networks International, managing…
Happy Friday! Some exciting news was shared this week, with two fan-favorite Discovery Communications talents making their return to television. Clinton Kelly of TLC’s What Not to Wear is returning to the network as co-host of Love at First Swipe, premiering October 2nd. Along with co-host Devyn Simone, Clinton will give people whose dating profiles need a little TLC (pun FULLY intended) a makeover, helping them best represent who they really are. And Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin…
Happy Friday! This week’s news seems to revolve largely around life’s most memorable moments – from weddings, to new homes to babies growing into strong-willed toddlers. Here are some other stories you may have missed this week: The Current State of Hate in America (Huffington Post) Judge and Jury: Louise Roe on Personal Style and Her New TLC Show (Forbes) TLC Sets March Airdate for “Bride by Design” (Realscreen) Discovery…
Happy Friday! Though I can’t really speak for everyone here at our Silver Spring headquarters, I feel pretty comfortable saying that most – if not all – of us have been less than thrilled with the brutally cold weather that’s come through. While it may not be nearly as cold down here as it is in other parts of the country (it’s all relative, of course), the balmy 5 degree…
There are moments peppered throughout history that not only changed the world, but changed how we perceive our place as individuals in the world. The liberation of Nazi German concentration and extermination camps is one of those moments in time, and one that I find particularly fascinating. In a visit to Washington D.C. earlier last year (before I moved to the area to be a part of the Discovery Communications team) I…
Happy Friday! Here at Discovery, we’re welcoming the weekend with open arms after a long week of walking wires, announcing a new Chief Creative Officer for Discovery Networks International and Creating Change. Here are some other things that have happened this week, in case you missed it: TLC’s ‘Little Couple’ to Return in December (The Wrap) Inside 19 Kids & Counting Stars Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s Wedding (People) Discovery…
Discovery Networks Brasil celebrated its 20th anniversary last week at Casa Petra, in São Paulo, with over 500 guests, including ad and affiliate sales clients, producers, journalists and celebrities. The evening reflected upon the growth and success of Discovery Networks Brasil, with live musical performances, breathtaking videos and appearances by local talent. Discovery Networks Brasil EVP and Country Manager, Fernando Medin, along with Henry Martinez, President, Discovery Networks Latin America/ USH and Canada, kicked off the…
It’s the weekend, capping off an exciting week here at Discovery! Thursday at our annual Upfront, we announced lots of exciting programming, and you can catch up with all of the big Discovery news below. After that, be sure to celebrate the arrival of spring (better late than never!) with the new Animal Planet L!VE Bunny Cam! Discovery’s Multi-Network Slate Covers a Lot of Turf (Adweek) One Man’s Quest to…
As Western Europe prepares for the March 12 premiere of Discovery Channel show, Breaking Magic, a breath-taking series that follows four of the world’s most innovative magicians around the globe as they transform pure science into magic tricks on the street, London fans of Discovery Channel show, Breaking Magic, were treated to a visit from star Ben Hanlin. The magical day kicked off with a visit to Kiss 100, one of the UK’s biggest radio stations,…