Discovery, Inc. is a global media company specializing in factual television content and lifestyle entertainment. The company operates a diverse portfolio of television networks, digital platforms and streaming services designed to educate and entertain audiences worldwide. Its flagship brand, Discovery Channel, is complemented by Animal Planet, Science Channel, TLC, and a range of international networks that focus on genres such as nature, adventure, science, history and reality programming.
In addition to its traditional linear broadcasting operations, Discovery offers a direct-to-consumer streaming service that aggregates on-demand content from across its brands. The company produces, commissions and distributes original series and specials, leveraging in-house production capabilities alongside external partnerships. Discovery’s content reaches viewers in more than 200 countries and territories, with localized feeds and customized programming schedules tailored to regional tastes and languages.
Founded in 1985 by John Hendricks, Discovery has grown from a single cable network into a multi-brand media organization. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav, who has led the company since 2007, Discovery expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and the launch of new channels. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, and New York City, the company continues to focus on creating high-quality, fact-based content for a broad international audience.
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