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Rive Gauche Television sells over 70 hours of programming to Latin America

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Los Angeles – Heading into NATPE, Rive Gauche Television has sold over 70 hours of its programming to broadcasters in multiple regions in Latin America, it was announced by Tomas Silva, VP of International Sales of Rive Gauche Television. Turner Latin America has acquired new seasons of Operation Repo and Happily Never After. Discovery Communications has added the latest seasons of My Strange Addiction and My Crazy Obsession to … [Read more...] about Rive Gauche Television sells over 70 hours of programming to Latin America

Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport

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Silver Spring, Maryland, & Paris – Discovery Communications and French broadcaster TF1 Group have announced that Discovery will acquire a controlling interest in Eurosport International through an extension of their larger strategic partnership first announced in December 2012. The deal to increase Discovery's interest from 20 to 51 percent accelerates the original agreement by nearly one year. "Eurosport is one of the strongest, most dynamic sports platforms in the … [Read more...] about Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport

Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav

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Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced the extension of President and CEO David Zaslav's employment contract through the end of the decade. Zaslav has committed to hold the majority of his equity from stock grants to term, furthering the alignment of shareholder and management interests. "David has done a superb job. He built a strong management team that has expanded the company's reach and relevance, increased its market share domestically and … [Read more...] about Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav

Discovery’s Hollinger announces resignation

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Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced that Discovery Networks International President & CEO Mark Hollinger has announced his resignation, effective June, 2014. Hollinger is responsible for the strategic development and daily operations for a division that distributes 42 entertainment brands, in 45 languages, to more than 1.6 billion cumulative subscribers in 224 countries and territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Hollinger announces resignation

Nielsen expands digital measurement with pilot programme for new content ratings

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New York – Nielsen has announced a pilot programme for Nielsen Digital Program Ratings, which will measure audiences for TV content viewed online. A+E, ABC, AOL, CBS, The CW, Discovery Communications, FOX, NBC and Univision have all signed on to participate in this test, which will begin in May and run through July. The initial focus of the pilot will be measurement of TV content viewed online, with additional content types and devices to be supported in future releases. The pilot program … [Read more...] about Nielsen expands digital measurement with pilot programme for new content ratings

Discovery Communications’ David Zaslav to keynote at MIPTV

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Paris – David Zaslav, President & CEO of Discovery Communications, will present a keynote address on April 9, as part of MIPTV’s Media Mastermind keynotes series. Zaslav will discuss the global content environment, recent international M&A activity and his strategy for continued growth as one of the world's largest pay-TV programmer. Zaslav sets the strategy and oversees all operations of Discovery Communications. The company is dedicated to igniting curiosity and delivering … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications’ David Zaslav to keynote at MIPTV