Discovery
Zack Weiner on redefining digital sports content for the next generation
In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Zack Weiner, co-founder and president of digital sports media network Overtime. Eric and Chris also discuss the landmark media merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery, the National Basketball Association’s development of its NBABet content initiative, a special financial distribution by college sports’ Southeastern Conference to its member schools, and Stanford University’s move to restore 11 varsity sports that had been discontinued.
Eurosport secures Wind distribution in Greece, discovery+ launches in Baltics
Greek telco Wind has expanded its deal with Discovery to carry the Eurosport channels on its Wind Vision IPTV service
Cricket Australia to commence Ashes summer against Afghanistan
Australia’s summer of cricket will commence with a Test match against Afghanistan in November before taking on England in the Ashes over five weeks around the New Year, Cricket Australia said today (Wednesday).
Host venues named for inaugural UCI Track Champions League
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today (Tuesday) held an official launch event for its new Track Champions League, a new competition being operated in collaboration with Discovery and its Eurosport…
AT&T’s WarnerMedia merges with Discovery to battle streaming giants
US telecoms giant AT&T has spun off its media arm, WarnerMedia, and merged it with media group Discovery in a major agreement announced today (Monday)
Georgiou: Electric GT strategy demonstrates value of Discovery+
Andrew Georgiou, president of Discovery-owned broadcaster Eurosport, tells Adam Nelson about the company's investment in the FIA Electric GT Championship series and describes how the launch of Discovery+ earlier this year has given the company a platform to "connect all the different stories we're telling."
Discovery adds new Electric GT Championship to motorsport events portfolio
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has appointed Discovery and its subsidiary, Eurosport Events, as the promoter for its new FIA Electric GT Championship on a long-term deal
Polsat and Discovery face Polish antitrust probe over channel packaging
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has commenced antitrust proceedings against commercial and pay-television broadcaster Polsat, and media group Discovery, following complaints o…
Discovery’s Q1 international revenues up 7 per cent, global OTT subscribers hit 15m
Media group Discovery has reported a 7-per-cent increase in first-quarter revenues at its International Networks division, generating $987m (€816m) in the first three months of 2021.
Discovery deepens cycling involvement with Enduro investment
Media group Discovery has invested in Enduro Sports Organisation, which owns and operates the Enduro World Series (EWS) mountain bike championships and the EWS-E electric mountain bike series
Discovery to mark Tokyo 2020 milestone with new content series
Media group Discovery has announced the launch of new content to support its broadcast across Europe of the postponed 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo
Potential US boycott of Beijing Olympics rippling in political circles
State Department seeks "coordinated" response to human rights abuses
Discovery ‘targeting’ UK Ashes rights through Cricket Australia tender
Media group Discovery is in contention for Cricket Australia’s ongoing UK broadcast rights tender, with the company reported to be specifically interested in the next edition of the Ashes series between A…
Eurosport bags rights for India football friendlies
The Discovery-owned Eurosport India has acquired rights for the Indian national football team's friendlies against Oman and the United Arab Emirates
RTVE strikes Discovery deal for Tokyo Olympics
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has agreed a deal with Discovery for free-to-air rights to the rescheduled summer Olympic Games in Tokyo
Discovery rolls out unified advertising across sports and entertainment portfolio
Media group Discovery has revealed details of enhanced marketing solutions that it will offer to brands as part of plans to align its sports offering with its entertainment portfolio across international…
Discovery passes 11m OTT subscriber mark, continues Eurosport Player integration
Media group Discovery today (Monday) revealed that it has eclipsed 11 million direct-to-consumer streaming subscribers following the recent launch of the discovery+ service
Discovery secures global Giro d’Italia rights deal to 2025
Discovery, the international broadcaster that owns Eurosport, has secured an exclusive, international rights deal for the Giro d’Italia cycling race from 2021 to 2025.