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Discovery Communications
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AMC cutting staff through voluntary buyouts
US cable channels group AMC Networks is to looking to cut staff numbers by offering…
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Media giants dominate Euro TV, US impact grows
A group of 15 media giants dominate pay TV within the European Union, accounting for…
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Discovery hedges against Brexit impact
US-listed Discovery Communications has said its programme of currency hedging will insulate it from the…
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Viacom makes 100-country direct-to-consumer BET
Viacom is launching BET as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in 100 countries. BET Play is…
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Telcos target TV
Telecoms operators are increasingly looking to TV to drive new subs, increase customer loyalty and…
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Discovery sub-licenses Olympics to ORF
Discovery has inked a deal with ORF that sees the Austrian pubcaster sub-license Olympics TV…
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Discovery eyes D2C Velocity, Science apps
Discovery Communications could soon launch direct-to-consumer apps for its Velocity and Discover Science channels as…
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Discovery buys Spurlock’s Rats
US cable net Discovery Channel has acquired rights to Morgan Spurlock’s new film, Rats. Discovery…
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Netflix: VR not compatible with binge-viewing
Top Netflix execs are not buying the clamour for virtual reality experiences. In an interview…
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Long-serving OWN co-president exits
North American cable channel OWN is saying goodbye to co-president Sheri Salata (below, left), who…