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New 7M Discovery delivers data-driven ‘TV mentions’

New TV insights platform, 7M Discovery, provides brands with data-driven insight on when they and their industry are discussed on television to enable tactical planning for marketing strategies. Launched by contextual data company 7th Minute, TV analytics tool 7M Discovery uses advanced transcription technologies to identify and analyse every word spoken on TV and determine whether […]

October 6, 2022

SportsPro OTT Summit announces 2022 agenda

The SportsPro OTT Summit, back for its 6th instalment, will unite more than 1,000 leading professionals from across the sports broadcast and OTT industry. Across the three days, a line up of industry experts will guide visitors beyond the buzzwords, leaving them inspired and equipped to take their next step in a rapidly-moving area. The […]

October 5, 2022

Discovery loses £12m on GB News

Discovery Communications lost £12 million (€13.7m) on its stake in British right-wing news channel GB News. The loss was confirmed in a filing to UK regulatory authorities. Discovery, now part of Warner Bros Discovery, invested £20 million in the news channel, but exited after 12 months and sold its 25 per cent stake for £8 […]

October 3, 2022By Chris Forrester

WBD extends Ocean Race deal

Following an initial collaboration with The Ocean Race Europe in 2021, Warner Bros Discovery and The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest fully-crewed offshore sailing race, have agreed a long-term partnership that will extend the global race to Warner Bros Discovery’s audience around the world. The partnership will focus on live broadcasts, editorial content production and […]

September 29, 2022

WBD UK commissions new factual shows

Warner Bros Discovery UK has commissioned three new linear series; Secret Life of the Auction House (w/t), Vintage Brokers (w/t) and Supercar Airport (w/t), and has also confirmed the return of Kings Of The Wood, MotorPickers, Fifth Gear Recharged and Wheeler Dealers on linear channels and discovery+ starting next year. Secret Life of the Auction […]

September 22, 2022

The Journey of India to launch on discovery+ and Discovery networks

As India celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on its 75th year of Independence, Warner Bros Discovery is set to commemorate the country’s rich tapestry of heritage, innovation and contemporary marvels with new series – The Journey of India – narrated by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. Premiering on October 10th on discovery+ in the Philippines and […]

September 21, 2022

discovery+ to premiere Asia original series Expedition Borderlands

discovery+, Warner Bros Discovery’s regional streaming service in Asia, will premiere a new original entitled Expedition Borderlands with Levison Wood and Ash Bhardwaj later this month. This four-part docu-series streams in India on September 8th and in the Philippines on September 15th. The discovery+ original series features internationally acclaimed explorer and host Levison Wood who […]

September 2, 2022

WBD, BT Group close transaction to form sports JV

Warner Bros Discovery and BT Group have completed their transaction to form a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) that combines the assets of BT Sport and Eurosport UK. The move brings together an extensive line-up of live sport coverage for fans in the UK & Ireland – including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa […]

September 1, 2022

CNN Originals Hub launches on Discovery+

The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 episodes of current and legacy programming at launch […]

August 22, 2022

WBD UK orders trio of Australian shows

Warner Bros Discovery UK has announced the return of Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters on Quest and discovery+. In addition, a new commission Outback Farm, produced by the makers of Outback Opal Hunters, will enhance the portfolio of Aussie stories. Prospero-produced Outback Farm follows a young family embarking on their greatest outback adventure […]

August 12, 2022