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WBD acquires slate of unscripted content

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has acquired eight unscripted series for its linear networks in European markets, including two UK originals from Prime Video, Amazon Originals, The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm, Seasons One and Two. Both series will air on Polish networks TTV and Metro, with The Grand Tour also set to air on TVN […]

February 19, 2024

Record year for WBD in Italy

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in Italy had a record-breaking year in 2023, achieving its highest ever audience share in the country. The company ranked third among national broadcasters, with an 8.6 per cent share of the total audience and an 11.3 per cent share of the commercial target audience (aged 25-54). This represents an 8 […]

January 10, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Formula E extends Discovery partnership

With the first races in its seventh season just days away, Formula E and Discovery have extended their media partnership to show the all-electric racing series live across Europe. Discovery will utilise its extensive range of free-to-air, pay-tv and digital platforms to support the growth of Formula E, whose shareholders include Liberty Global and Discovery […]

February 24, 2021By Colin Mann

Discovery promotes Fairfax

In line with its strategy to strengthen and grow commercial partnerships in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Discovery has promoted Lydia Fairfax to SVP, Head of Commercial Partnerships, EMEA & Commercial Development UK & Nordics. In her new position Fairfax leads the development of commercial partnerships in EMEA, including strategic partnerships for the new global […]

February 4, 2021

Italy: WWE content on Discovery

WWE and Discovery have announced a new multi-year agreement in Italy beginning July 1st that will make WWE’s weekly flagship programming available exclusively live and on-demand with original US commentary on DPlay PLUS, the OTT premium pay service of Discovery, along with versions featuring Italian commentary on DMAX. Every week, Dplay PLUS will exclusively air […]

June 24, 2020

Lockdown drives record audiences for Discovery UK

Discovery UK has reported that its share of adult audiences has grown by 16 per cent this year, from 4.2 per cent to 4.8 per cent, with its SOCI (share of commercial impacts) up by 15 per cent this year, from 7.1 per cent to 8.1 per cent. Growth was driven by strong performances across […]

June 8, 2020