This Week In…Discovery Buzz

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…

Stacy London is Back! New Series “Love, Lust or Run” Premieres Tonight on TLC

Remember those days when you would settle into your couch – maybe after a long day at work or on a relaxing weekend afternoon –, turn on the TV and watch Stacy London and Clinton Kelly work their fashion magic on What Not to Wear? Yeah, me too – and I miss them! Thankfully you & I are in for a treat, because Stacy London is back – and this…

This Week in Discovery Buzz…

As Discovery’s most exciting week of the year comes to a close, we’re all still soaking up the shark love and looking back at a big week of record-breaking programming! Shark Week wasn’t the only big event in our big family though. This week, we also welcomed new Animal Planet L!VE stars (hint: they’re adorable and orange!), announced a highly anticipated interview on OWN, and began saying farewell to some…

Get Personalized Style Tips from Clinton Kelly

Ever wish you could have Clinton Kelly from TLC’s What Not To Wear by your side 24/7 to keep you from committing any major fashion crimes? While we can’t personally deliver Clinton Kelly to help you get dressed today, you can chat with Clinton today on the What Not to Wear Facebook page. Upload photos of the outfits you’re not sure if you should keep or trash and Clinton will…

Defining Success for Brands Through Social Media

Today’s guest blog post is from David Ernst, Kerry O’Brien and Pam Pearce on Discovery Communications’ Ad Sales Research team, with special thanks to the Discovery Research and Social Media teams. You can also read about the study detailed below in MediaPost’s coverage. While brands of all sizes grapple to determine the payout of social investments – from human capital to advertising, new research conducted by Discovery Communications (download the…

‘What Not to Wear’ Return Enlists the Help of Facebook Fans

Social media is inextricably intertwined with TV — from following along on Twitter and checking into shows to keeping up with the behind-the-scenes action in between episodes on Facebook and seeing Tweets as a part of your favorite show. At Discovery Communications, we recognize the power of social media to deepen our relationship with our viewers and we’re always looking for new ways to incorporate our fans into their favorite…

‘Nightly Business Report’ Takes a Close Look at Facebook & Discovery’s Social Media Strategy

On Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a team from PBS’ Nightly Business Report to our headquarters in Silver Spring to learn a bit more about our approach to social media and, in particular, Facebook. With 60 million “likes” across our Facebook pages, we’d like to think that we’re doing something right. But that’s just the start. Our primary focus is not on that number but rather on YOU:…

Get Inspired to Clean Out that Closet with ‘What Not to Wear’ & ‘Keep It or Toss It’

With the New Year comes new promises to ourselves — eating better, spending more time with family, stepping away from that BlackBerry every once in a while, etc. Well, if you’re like me, one of your resolutions might be to take a hard look at your wardrobe and determine which pieces you need and which ones should find a new home or be retired. If you’re hoping to purge your…

Shut Up! TLC’s ‘What Not to Wear’ Returns Tonight

They’ve taught us so many things — proper tailoring can make all the difference, white can come out after Labor Day and, probably most importantly, confidence is the best accessory. Well, Stacy and Clinton are back for season nine of What Not to Wear Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT on TLC. In tonight’s episode, the dynamic duo (joined by Ted Gibson and Carmindy) help Dancing with the Stars‘ Cheryl Burke and…

You’re Cordially Invited to TLC’s ‘Royal Wedding Week’

We’re less than a week away from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and TLC is celebrating with a Royal Wedding Week beginning on Sunday, April 24. Check out a clip from Sunday night’s Charlies & Di: Once Upon a Time below and see the full schedule on TLC.com. While you’re watching all week, don’t forget to check in on GetGlue to earn stickers fit for a prince…