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…
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This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday! Here in DC we’re doing our best to stay dry throughout the downpours we’ve been getting for the past day (and will continue on through the weekend). Many outdoor activities — festivals, sporting events, etc. — have already been cancelled because of the rain. Kind of a downer, yes, but the way I see it, a rainy day is the perfect excuse to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and catch up…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
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…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
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…
‘Breaking Magic’ Star Ben Hanlin Visits London
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,…
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Welcomes Singapore’s Minister of Communications & Information
This week, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP)’s Headquarters, based in Singapore, welcomed Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Singapore’s Minister of Communications & Information to its office to celebrate the official opening of Infinite Studios at Mediapolis@one-north, a dedicated media cluster in Singapore which serves as the new home of DNAP. Discovery is a pioneer in this location, and was among the first companies to relocate here in January 2013. Arjan Hoekstra, President and Managing…
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Welcomes Singapore’s Minister of Communications & Information
This week, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP)’s Headquarters, based in Singapore, welcomed Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Singapore’s Minister of Communications & Information to its office to celebrate the official opening of Infinite Studios at Mediapolis@one-north, a dedicated media cluster in Singapore which serves as the new home of DNAP. Discovery is a pioneer in this location, and was among the first companies to relocate here in January 2013. Arjan Hoekstra, President and Managing…
Discovery Germany Previews DMAX, TLC at Upfront
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Richard Lambert, Corporate Communications Manager in our London office. Discovery Germany held a spectacular ‘upfront’ in Düsseldorf, where the exciting plans for DMAX were revealed, including a first look at its new 2014 programming line up and brand identity. In the presence of Germany’s media community and guests of honor, including David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications, the network celebrated…
Discovery’s betty Brings Fashion & Food to International Audiences with New Series
Today, Discovery Networks International announced that they have greenlit two new shows produced by betty, the UK production house that Discovery Communications acquired in 2011. Infusing fashion & food into TLC’s international lineup, betty will bring Taste Off and Ultimate Shopper to 150 markets across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Ultimate Shopper puts competitive fashionistas to the test, facing off in fashion-based challenges — with the ultimate victor…