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Discovery Communications, Inc. Company Profile
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 about 95 million US homes and is broadcast in more than 170 other countries. DCI also runs Animal Planet, The Military Channel, The 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.
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Animal Planet Halloween Costumes Feature Fan Favorites and Support Animal Welfare Programs
PR Newswire - Mon 9:00 am ET
[external] TSC Ratings' Updates: Carlisle
at TheStreet.com - Thu Sep 25
Discovery Communications and YouTube Announce Global Content Partnership
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 24
Lightning Round
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Contact Information
Address: 1 Discovery Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:240-662-2000
Fax:240-662-1868
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Key People
Chairman: John S. Hendricks
President, CEO, and Director: David M. Zaslav
COO: Mark Hollinger
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: CATV Systems
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A&E Television Networks
NBC Universal Cable
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (sni)
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