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Netflix, CBS and Fox Execs Detail Their Plans for Streaming and Advertising in 2017

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This has has been a roller coaster year for the television industry—ratings are falling, the upfront cost per impression is soaring, and there are major questions about the future of [...]


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Discovery Ad Sales Chief Joe Abruzzese to Retire After 46 Years in the Business

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One of the titans of the TV ad industry is calling it a day. Discovery Communications' ad sales chief Joe Abruzzese will retire at the end of the year, capping [...]

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Discovery Communications’ Sales Head Turned His Corner Office Into a Shrine of Collectibles

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As Discovery Communications’ president of ad sales, Joe Abruzzese’s spring training comes in the form of intense preparations for the looming upfront season. But in a parallel universe his spring [...]

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Discovery Communications Is Thinking Globally (and Digitally) With Advertising Bouncing Back

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Discovery Communications will be interacting with U.S. buyers and advertisers during this year's upfront presentations as always, but the company has shifted to a global focus on its content.

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How Can Discovery Make More Money? Its New COO Has Some Ideas

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Specs Current gig Chief commercial officer, Discovery Communications Previous gig Evp and chief revenue and marketing officer, DirecTV Age 54

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Discovery Launches TV Everywhere Service With One App Instead of 9

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Discovery Communications has been late to the TV Everywhere party, but the company is making up for lost time in a big way today: It has rolled up nine of its [...]