Discovery Communications, Inc.
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Discovery Communications to Launch New Multimedia, Multi-Year Science Initiative, 'Be The Future,' Supporting Obama Administration Stem Priorities [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 9 hours 33 minutes ago
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to leading in science-related programming and education, and answering President Obama's call to action to encourage science literacy, Discovery Communications today announced a new multimedia, multi-year nationwide initiative called
Discovery Communications Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 21 days 3 hours 33 minutes ago
...Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") today reported...Third quarter net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc., stockholders of $95 million ($0...
Discovery Communications Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 112 days 19 hours 31 minutes ago
Oprah's new TV partner came from humble roots too
Yahoo! | 21 hours 57 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES – Oprah Winfrey's new partner on cable TV is a bit like her: It came from humble beginnings to become a big force in the media business.
AOL Announces Key Hires Ahead of Separation from Time Warner [Press Release]
Business Wire | 18 days 14 hours 22 minutes ago
AOL announced today it has completed its financial leadership team as it prepares to separate from Time Warner Inc. and become a publicly traded company. Mike Suffredini has joined AOL as Vice President and Treasurer, with Eoin Ryan joining as Vice President of Investor Relations. Don Neff, currently a Senior Vice President of Finance at AOL, will take on the role of Senior Vice President of Internal Audit. AOL also announced that Ned Brody is rejoining the company as Executive Vice President...
Discovery Communications, LLC Prices Senior Notes due 2019 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 104 days 7 hours 2 minutes ago
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery Communications, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that Discovery Communications, LLC...20080918/NETH035LOGO Discovery Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Corporate...
Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav to Present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII Conference [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 76 days 17 hours ago
...Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as...photodesk@prnewswire.com Discovery Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Investor Contact...5109,Craig_Felenstein@discovery.com, or Media Contact...
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Internet Entrepreneur, Jeff Arnold, Announce Sharecare Inc., a Web 3.0 Platform, Organizing and Answering the Questions of Health [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 22 days 12 hours 13 minutes ago
...Sharecare Inc., a Web...also Include Discovery Communications, Harpo Productions...Sharecare, Inc., the first...include, Discovery Communications, Harpo Productions...Sharecare Inc., created...Television, and Discovery Communications, is a highly...
Winfrey's new cable partner of humble roots, too
Arizona Republic (Phoenix), The | 1 day 3 hours 6 minutes ago
Winfrey's new cable partner of humble roots, too, After launching in 1985 with 156,000 subscribers, Discovery Communications Inc. now has a global audience of millions and owns several hot cable properties, including Discovery Channel and TLC, home of the tabloid sensation ''Jon & Kate Plus 8.''
Oprah to give up her day job in 2011
San Francisco Chronicle | 1 hour 39 minutes ago
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HowStuffWorks.com Serves Up a Menu of Healthy Back-to-School Stuff for Families [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 83 days 15 hours 31 minutes ago
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer winds down, parents and students are met with the reality that it's time to go back-to-school. HowStuffWorks.com, the Web site famous for demystifying the world, gives parents the tools and information they need to have a healthy and smart start to the school year.
Discovery Communications 3Q earnings fall 29 pct on higher costs, currency fluctuation
Sun (Baltimore), The | 21 days 5 hours 7 minutes ago
Discovery Communications Inc. said Tuesday that its net income for the third quarter fell 29 percent as an increase in operating costs offset a slight uptick in revenue for the owner of cable networks.
Discovery 3Q earnings fall 29 pct on higher costs
Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) | 21 days 5 hours 8 minutes ago
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Discovery Communications Inc. said Tuesday that its net income for the third quarter fell 29 percent as an increase in operating costs offset a slight uptick in revenue for the owner of cable networks.
Oprah's New TV Partner Came From Humble Roots Too
ABC News | 1 day 9 hours 9 minutes ago
Oprah's cable venture partner, Discovery, also came from humble roots and is on the rise
Oprah's New Partner Came from Humble Roots Too
Los Angeles Business Journal | 1 day 5 hours 3 minutes ago
Oprah Winfrey's new partner on cable TV is a bit like her: It came from humble beginnings to become a big force in the media business.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Discovery Communications, Inc. |
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| Industry: | Television Cable, Pay & Broadcast Networks |
| Website: | http://corporate.discovery.com |
This company helps people discover nature and science programming right from their living rooms. Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI) is a leading operator of cable channels focused primarily on such topics as history, natural and physical science, and technology. Its portfolio is anchored by the Discovery Channel, which reaches nearly 100 million US homes and is broadcast in more than 170 other countries. DCI also runs Animal Planet, the Military Channel, Science Channel, and TLC (The Learning Channel). In addition, the company offers video-on-demand and publishes content online through such Web sites as HowStuffWorks.com.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 3,443 (2008) |
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| One-year % Growth in Sales | 386.8 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 317 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 4,000 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 11.1 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |