Discovery Communications, Inc. · Silver Spring, MD United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): DISCA)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window 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 nearly 100 million US homes and is broadcast in more than 170 other countries. DCI also runs Animal Planet, the Military Channel, 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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Discovery Communications, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): DISCA Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $3,443.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 4,000 |
Discovery Communications, Inc. Executives
123 executives listed for Discovery Communications, Inc.'s Silver Spring, MD location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | John Hendricks | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | David Zaslav | Network |
| COO | Mark Hollinger | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Discovery Communications, Inc.
Demand is driven by technological innovation and by growth in business activity and consumer spending. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing. Large companies have big economies of scale in providing a highly automated service to large numbers of customers, and have the financial resources required to build and maintain large networks. Smaller companies can compete effectively in small markets or by providing specialty services. Due to a large degree of automation, average revenue per employee is a high at about $500,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Discovery Communications, Inc. Competitors
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