For the fifth consecutive year, Discovery Communications’ Investigation Discovery ranked #1 in percentage of viewers who are satisfied with the network in a Beta Research Digital Cable Subscriber Study. The study, which evaluated digital basic cable networks, also awarded Science Channel high marks, ranking it #1 for the second year in a row in percentage of viewers rating the channel as important. Other notable study results for Discovery Communications’ networks…
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Puppy Bowl Scores a Win For Animal Planet
As a casual football fan (at best), and a New York Giants one at that, I have to say I was already predisposed to choosing the Puppy Bowl over the Super Bowl on Sunday. After all, adorable puppies prancing about rank over almost anything in my book. When I finally did decide to check in on the “action” of the football game, there was nothing going on but a blackout…
Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery & Science Channel Celebrate January Ratings
2011 is off to a good start for Discovery’s U.S. networks, as Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery and Science Channel mark January with new ratings records for new and returning series. Discovery Channel is enjoying its second highest January ever among Men 25-54. The success is thanks to new series Gold Rush: Alaska, Flying Wild Alaska and Sons of Guns, as well as viewer favorites American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior and…
Investigation Discovery Is 2010’s Fastest-Growing Cable Network
Congratulations to Investigation Discovery, which will close 2010 as the fastest-growing cable network in prime time. The success of shows like On the Case with Paula Zahn, I (Almost) Got Away With It and Disappeared fueled ID to post significant year-over-year growth in 2010. ID, America’s leading investigation network, is the source for fact-based investigative content about culture, history and the human condition. Providing the highest quality investigative programming focused on…
Discovery Channel’s ‘Gold Rush: Alaska’ Stakes Its Claim on Friday Nights
Discovery Channel has a hit in its new show Gold Rush: Alaska, which delivered over 2.9 million viewers with its premiere episode last Friday night. Gold Rush: Alaska was the #1 primetime cable program among key demographics that night, and marked Discovery Channel’s highest delivery among viewers aged 25-54 since Shark Week last August. Gold Rush: Alaska was also the top program in all television networks among men 25-54. It had the best…
