Netflix, CBS and Fox Execs Detail Their Plans for Streaming and Advertising in 2017
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 [...]
Discovery Ad Sales Chief Joe Abruzzese to Retire After 46 Years in the Business
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 [...]
Discovery Communications’ Sales Head Turned His Corner Office Into a Shrine of Collectibles
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 [...]
Discovery Communications Is Thinking Globally (and Digitally) With Advertising Bouncing Back
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.
How Can Discovery Make More Money? Its New COO Has Some Ideas
Specs Current gig Chief commercial officer, Discovery Communications Previous gig Evp and chief revenue and marketing officer, DirecTV Age 54
Discovery Launches TV Everywhere Service With One App Instead of 9
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 [...]