Discovery Communications and TF1 Group have agreed on a deal to increase Discovery’s interest from 20 to 51%.
Jean-Briac Perrette next president of Discovery Networks International
Discovery Communications has appointed Jean-Briac (“JB”) Perrette as the next president of Discovery Networks International.
Discovery to launch new women’s channel
Discovery Networks CEEMEA has announced the launch of IDXtra, a new female-oriented mystery and suspense channel.
Report: Discovery mulls Scripps bid
Shares in Scripps Networks Interactive soared by almost 15% on Tuesday after a report suggested that Discovery Channel was considering a bid for the UKTV part-owner.
BrandDeli to handle FOX ad sales
BrandDeli, the combined sales house of Discovery and Viacom in the Netherlands, will start to sell airtime on the Dutch FOX channels.
Discovery and BBC end partnership
Discovery and the BBC have announced that their longstanding partnership is coming to an end, by mutual agreement.
OWN gets branded block in South Africa
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International will launch an exclusive OWN programming block in South Africa.
Eurosport makes US breakthrough
Eurosport has signed an agreement with Discovery Communications that will make its flagship channel available to viewers in the US for the first time ever in its 24-year history.
Discovery discusses Polish strategy
Discovery plans to offer its entire portfolio of channels available in Poland in HD by the end of 2014.
Discovery fails in Polish DTT bid
Discovery Communications has failed to secure a slot for its channel DMAX on Poland’s first DTT multiplex (MUX-1).