Discovery CommunicationsDiscovery to Raise $500 Million in Notes OfferingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 17, 2009 - 9:49am.
Silver Spring,
Md. - Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA),
the cable broadcaster that owns such networks as the Discovery Channel, TLC and
Animal Planet, said that it plans to raise $500 million through a notes offering.
Discovery, Baidu Team on Chinese WebsiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 28, 2009 - 11:36am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA) said on Tuesday that it
has partnered with Chinese search leader Baidu (NASD: BIDU) to launch a joint standalone
content site in China.
Discovery.baidu.com will offer customized and translated Discovery content for
the Chinese marketplace. Baidu will run the site, which will be ad-supported
with both companies sharing revenue from third-party ad sales.
Former Discovery Holdings Head to Pay $1.4M in FTC SettlementAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 24, 2009 - 7:59am.
Silver Spring, Md. - John Malone, the former chairman and
CEO of Discovery Communications parent Discovery Holding, will pay $1.4 million
as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over
allegations that he purchased company shares last year before the expiration of
a waiting period required by law.
Hasbro Completes Joint Venture Deal With DiscoveryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 22, 2009 - 7:14am.
Silver Spring,
Md. - Toymaker Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) said on
Friday that it has completed a $300 million deal to buy half of a new joint
venture with Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA).
Amazon Sues Discovery in Escalation of Patent LitigationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 20, 2009 - 10:19am.
Seattle - Amazon.com (NASD: AMZN) has filed a number of patent
infringement claims against Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA), which itself sued Amazon
two months ago for allegedly infringing on its own e-book-related patents.
Discovery to Launch New Network with HasbroAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 30, 2009 - 8:46am.
Silver Spring,
Md. - Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA),
the owner of more than 100 cable TV networks, including the Discovery Channel,
TLC and Animal Planet, said on Thursday that it has formed a joint venture with
toymaker Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) for a new TV network and website devoted to children's
entertainment.
Discovery Files Patent Suit Against Amazon Over KindleAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 17, 2009 - 12:26pm.
Silver Spring,
Md. - Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA),
the owner of cable TV networks including Discovery Channel and Animal Planet,
announced on Tuesday that it has filed a patent infringement suit against
Amazon.com (NASD: AMZN) over its Kindle e-book reader device.
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Vote Clears Way for Discovery Communications to Go PublicAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 17, 2008 - 7:59am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Shareholders of Discovery Holding Company (DHC) (NASD: DISCA) have cleared the way for Discovery Communications to go public, approving a measure to combine their stake in the cable broadcaster with those owned by Advance/Newhouse. Deal Paves Way For Discovery Communications to Go PublicAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2008 - 8:34am.
Silver Spring, Md. - In major step to becoming a public company, Discovery Holding Company (DHC) and Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership said that they have agreed to combine their stakes in Silver Spring-based Discovery Communications, a move that leads the way for the company to become publicly listed. Discovery Backs Social Publishing Platform Uber.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 27, 2008 - 8:01am.
Los Angeles - Uber.com, a social media publishing platform headed by former Friendster CEO Scott Sassa, has received a new investment from Discovery Communications, the Los Angeles Times reports, as part of a $7.6 million round that also included participation from Universal Music Group and Sterling Stamos Co-Investors Fund, according to a regulatory filing. tags: Deals | Social Networking | Discovery Communications | Universal Music | Investments | Uber.com |
Oprah to Launch New Network with Discovery CommunicationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2008 - 7:53am.
Discovery to Go Public Through Spin-OffAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 13, 2007 - 9:07am.
Discovery to Rebrand "Discovery Times" ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 28, 2007 - 1:28pm.
Silver Spring, Md. - More than 18 months after losing The New York Times (NYSE: NYT) as a partner on the venture, Discovery Communications said that it will change the name of its "Discovery Times" channel to "Investigation Discovery," beginning Jan. 27. The company said that the new name "correlates directly" to the types of programs the channel has focused on over the past year. Discovery Communications launched Discovery Times as a joint venture with The New York Times in 2003. In April, however, the Times announced its intention to sell back its 50% stake in the channel. Even so, the channel has seen triple-digit ratings growth over the past 10 months. Discovery Communications to Acquire HowStuffWorks.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 15, 2007 - 9:20am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications said on Monday that it will acquire HowStuffWorks.com, an Atlanta-based website that provides explanations about how things in the world actually work. Discovery Acquires Eco-Lifestyle Site TreeHugger.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2007 - 11:09am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications, the media company behind such cable TV channels as The Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, said that it has acquired New York-based eco-lifestyle web site TreeHugger.com. Career Moves: June 27, 2007Authored by dmw on June 27, 2007 - 10:17am.
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Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman of the American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees, today announced the unanimous selection of Bob Gazzale as new AFI President and CEO. Gazzale, a film historian and multiple Emmy-nominated television producer and writer, has been a senior executive at AFI for 15 years. He will succeed Jean Picker Firstenberg, who announced she would retire at the end of AFI's 40th Anniversary celebration this fall. Discovery to Close Retail Stores to Focus on Retail Partnerships, E-CommerceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 18, 2007 - 10:09am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications, the large television network, announced that it will close its 103 Discovery Channel Stores by the end of third quarter. Discovery Completes Deal for Cox's 25% StakeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 16, 2007 - 10:24am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications, the media company behind such cable TV channels as The Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, said that it has completed its deal to acquire Atlanta-based Cox Communications' 25% stake in the company in exchange for Travel Media, its unit that owns the Travel Channel and TravelChannel.com. Discovery Communications Cuts 200 JobsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 10, 2007 - 10:30am.
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications, the media company behind such cable TV channels as The Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, has cut 200 jobs, or about 3% of its workforce. Discovery to Launch "Green Lifestyle" ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 5, 2007 - 10:36am.
Silver Spring, Md. - With a strong focus on interactive applications and online content, Discovery Communications announced plans on Thursday for a television network -- called Discovery PlanetGreen -- focused on "green lifestyle" programming. |
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