Discovery

Discovery is a global mass media and entertainment company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. It operates a diverse range of television networks, including Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, and the Oprah Winfrey Network, among others. The company's content spans various genres such as survival, exploration, sports, lifestyle, and crime. Discovery distributes its content through multiple platforms, including streaming services, mobile devices, and video on demand. In addition to its entertainment offerings, the company provides educational resources, including a suite of curriculum-based tools and professional development services for K-12 schools. Discovery also runs production studios that create television content for various service providers. Its streaming service, Discovery Plus, features thousands of TV shows, exclusive specials, and award-winning documentaries.

Lisa Collins

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Past deals in Television

Time Warner

Acquisition in 2021
Time Warner, Inc. was a media and entertainment company based in New York, operating in four main segments: Cable, Filmed Entertainment, Networks, and Publishing. The Cable segment provided video, high-speed data, and voice services to both residential and commercial customers, alongside selling advertising time to various businesses. Its offerings included digital and analog video services, video on demand, high-definition television, and digital phone services. The Filmed Entertainment segment focused on producing and distributing theatrical films, television shows, and animation, as well as licensing rights for its content. The Networks segment included domestic and international television programming services, notably the HBO and Cinemax channels. Lastly, the Publishing segment was responsible for magazines and various online platforms covering topics such as lifestyle, sports, and news. In 2018, Time Warner was acquired by AT&T Inc., marking a significant shift in its corporate structure and operations.

BluTV

Corporate Round in 2021
BluTV is world's leading platform for Turkish TV content and Turkey's #1 subscription video-on-demand service

MediaWorks

Acquisition in 2020
MediaWorks is New Zealand’s largest independent broadcaster, headquartered in Auckland. The company operates a diverse range of television and radio broadcasting services, reaching approximately 3.8 million New Zealanders through its various platforms, including FM radio channels and digital websites. MediaWorks offers alternative entertainment options, catering to a wide audience with its portfolio of channels and content.

Joyn GmbH

Funding Round in 2018
Joyn is a European streaming platform with over 60 live TV channels, exclusive previews, originals productions, premium shows and movies. Users can view content free of charge on multiple platforms such as smart TVs, mobile (Android, iOS), web, etc. New features and content (Eurosport, Hollywood movies, premium TV channels, etc.) are continuously added to the platform. Joyn GmbH is a 50/50 joint venture of ProSiebenSat.1 Digital GmbH and Discovery Communications Europe Ltd., with its headquarters in Munich, Germany.

Philo

Series C in 2018
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that aims to enhance the television viewing experience. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company initially targeted the college market as a testing ground for its innovative TV platform. Philo provides a selection of channels and content tailored to the preferences of its audience. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from several notable firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and Home Box Office Inc.

Oprah Winfrey Network

Acquisition in 2017
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) operates as a TV and digital media company created by Harpo Productions and Discovery Communications. OWN is the first and only network named for and inspired by a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities.

Scripps Networks

Acquisition in 2017
Scripps Networks Interactive (Nasdaq: SNI) is a developer of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for television, digital, mobile and publishing. Their lifestyle media portfolio comprises popular television and Internet brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, which collectively engage more than 190 million U.S. consumers each month. Outside of the U.S., Scripps Networks Interactive owns TVN, Poland’s premier multi-platform media company, and has an independent commercial joint venture, UKTV, with BBC Worldwide. In addition to those entities, they distribute seven entertainment brands — Asian Food Channel​, Cooking Channel, DIY Network, Fine Living, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel — in 29 languages reaching nearly 165 million households in more than 175 countries and territories. Consumers rely on their brands as trusted resources. This makes us valued partners to distributors and advertisers who seek to target their loyal audiences and connect with that passion they have helped create through their on-air programming, online content and new business ventures such as publishing, licensing and merchandising opportunities. Their desire to influence and inspire extends beyond media to include strong community and business relationships. Through their corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion efforts, they are committed to making a positive difference with those they come into contact with every day. Scripps Networks Interactive is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Dallas, Atlanta and Detroit. Scripps Networks International also maintains an office in London and Singapore.

Food TV

Acquisition in 2014
Food TV, is a television channel based in New Zealand.

Living Channel

Acquisition in 2014
Living Channel is a New Zealand television station that focuses on lifestyle programming. It operates as a dedicated platform for content that promotes various aspects of lifestyle, catering to an audience interested in topics such as home improvement, travel, and wellness. By offering a diverse range of shows, Living Channel aims to engage viewers with informative and entertaining content that resonates with their daily lives.

Eurosport

Acquisition in 2014
Eurosport France SA is a sports broadcasting company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, that operates various sports television channels. Established in 1990, it provides coverage of a wide range of sports, including the Olympics, football, tennis, winter sports, cycling, motorsports, snooker, and equestrian events. Eurosport also maintains a digital presence, offering a website where users can access news articles, videos, and scores related to various sports. The company has been a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc. since 2000 and was previously acquired by Discovery Communications in 2014. Through its comprehensive broadcasting and online platform, Eurosport caters to diverse sports enthusiasts across multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Travel Channel

Acquisition in 1997
The Travel Channel, LLC is a television network based in the United States that focuses exclusively on travel-related programming. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with additional offices in New York and Atlanta, the channel provides a diverse range of content, including documentaries, how-to shows, and features on destinations, culture, food, and adventure. Its programming covers a wide array of topics such as beaches, cruises, family travel, national parks, and local getaways, catering to viewers seeking travel inspiration and entertainment. The Travel Channel operates as a subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., and continues to engage audiences with its offerings that promote exploration and discovery.
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