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2021
Discovery acquires Zedo assets
Discovery announced that it had acquired the assets, technology and intellectual property of Zedo, an advertising technology company based in the United States and India. Discovery also said it would onboard Zedo employees based in India and the United States.
2021
Discovery announces executive role changes in Australia and New Zealand
Discovery announced that Rebecca Kent would move from joint general manager of Australia and New Zealand to the newly created senior vice-president, transformation role, while Glen Kyne would solely lead the trans-Tasman business as senior vice-president, general manager, Australia and New Zealand. Both roles are effective immediately.
2021
Discovery announces Warner Bros. Discovery as the combined company's name
Discovery announced that Warner Bros. Discovery would be the name of the combined company formed through its merger with WarnerMedia. The article reports the name announcement; it says the merger was expected to close in mid-2022, subject to regulatory clearance.
2021
AT&T and Discovery announce WarnerMedia combination
AT&T and Discovery announced a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s businesses to create a standalone global entertainment company. The transaction was expected to close in mid-2022, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
2021
AT&T announces WarnerMedia–Discovery merger agreement
AT&T said it had reached a deal to combine its content unit, WarnerMedia, with Discovery, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
Discovery announces multi-year content partnership with Ellen DeGeneres
Discovery announced an exclusive multi-year arrangement with Ellen DeGeneres to develop and produce natural history specials, series, and documentaries for Discovery's platforms. DeGeneres will also narrate the documentary ENDANGERED.
2021
DC Thomson and Discovery launch Animal Planet magazine
DC Thomson partnered with Discovery to launch Animal Planet, a monthly educational magazine aimed at children aged seven to 12.
2021
Discovery and STARZPLAY partner to offer discovery+ in MENA
Discovery Inc. announced a strategic partnership with STARZPLAY to launch discovery+ across MENA, with the service available to STARZPLAY subscribers in a dedicated branded area.
2021
Roku welcomes Discovery+ to its streaming platform
Roku and Discovery expanded their work together to make Discovery+ available on Roku's streaming platform in the United States.
2021
Discovery and Vodafone sign European distribution agreement for discovery+
Discovery and Vodafone signed a multi-year agreement to make discovery+ available to existing Vodafone TV and mobile customers in 12 European markets.
2020
Discovery and Kellogg partner on childhood hunger initiative
Discovery Inc. partnered with Kellogg Company and No Kid Hungry to develop public service announcements as part of an initiative to fight childhood hunger in the United States.
2020
Discovery announces Shark Week 2020 consumer products programme
Discovery announced a Shark Week 2020 consumer products programme featuring new and returning merchandise partners and themed products across several categories. Some listed products were planned for release in July.
2020
Discovery prices $2 billion senior notes offering
Discovery announced that Discovery Communications, LLC had priced an offering of $1 billion in 3.625% senior notes due 2030 and $1 billion in 4.650% senior notes due 2050. The sale was expected to close on May 18, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
2020
Discovery withdraws fiscal 2020 outlook
Discovery withdrew its fiscal 2020 outlook, citing uncertainty about COVID-19's effects on its financial results and the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games.
2020
Nine and Discovery partner on 9Rush channel launch
Nine announced a partnership with Discovery to launch the 9Rush multi-channel, scheduled for April 5. The channel is aimed at young male audiences.
2020
Discovery Plus enters India's streaming market
Discovery launched its Discovery Plus app in India, where consumers can download it and subscribe to the service.
2020
Discovery Plus streaming app launches in India
Discovery Plus, a direct-to-consumer streaming app from Discovery, launched in India and was available for download on app stores. The app offers shows across more than 40 genres.
2020
Discovery appoints Clare O'Neil as Africa commercial director
Discovery Inc appointed Clare O'Neil as its commercial director for Discovery in Africa; her focus will be driving commercial growth for the company's eight TV brands in the region.
2020
Discovery Plus announces a coronavirus special premiere
Discovery Plus was set to premiere the special “Coronavirus: The Silent Killer” on March 18. The article reports this as a planned premiere, not a completed one.
2020
Food Network Kitchen and Sur La Table partner on cooking classes
Discovery said Food Network Kitchen and Sur La Table partnered to create co-branded interactive and on-demand cooking classes. The classes are planned to be available for streaming on Food Network Kitchen and in person at local Sur La Table stores.