Investigation Discovery

Donald Newhouse Honored for Work Targeting Primary Progressive Aphasia, All Forms of Most Common Dementia under 60

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Donald lost his wife, Susan Marley Newhouse, to primary progressive aphasia in 2015.

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  • Donald lost his wife, Susan Marley Newhouse, to primary progressive aphasia in 2015.
  • A form of FTD, the most common dementia for people under 60, primary progressive aphasia is characterizedpredominantly by the gradual loss of the ability to speak, read, write, and understand what others are saying.
  • More than 375 people attended the 2022 Hope Rising Benefit, the first in-person Hope Rising Benefit since 2019.
  • AFTD's CEO Susan L-J Dickinson added: "I know Donald Newhouse as an AFTD Board member, volunteer, donor, and friend.

DISCOVERY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GUNNAR WIEDENFELS TO PRESENT AT DEUTSCHE BANK'S 30TH ANNUAL MEDIA, INTERNET, & TELECOM CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will present at Deutsche Bank's 30th Annual Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 8:05 a.m.
  • A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Discovery's website at https://corporate.discovery.com/ .
  • Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains.
  • Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world.

FARO Public Safety Expert Alina Burroughs Featured in New True Crime Series on Investigation Discovery

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

(Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, today announced that Alina Burroughs , a senior manager in Public Safety Analytics, is featured in "Crime Scene Confidential", a new 6-episode series that debuts tonight at 9:00PM ET on Investigation Discovery and will be available to view the same day on the streaming service discovery+.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, today announced that Alina Burroughs , a senior manager in Public Safety Analytics, is featured in "Crime Scene Confidential", a new 6-episode series that debuts tonight at 9:00PM ET on Investigation Discovery and will be available to view the same day on the streaming service discovery+.
  • The show is produced by Investigation Discovery (ID), the leading crime and justice network on television, delivering programming to approximately 80 million U.S. households, as well as on discovery+.
  • CRIME SCENE CONFIDENTIALis produced for ID by Attraction with Richard Speer, Nicole Hamilton and David Cargill serving as Executive Producers.
  • FARO serves the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), O&M (Facilities Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics markets.

HGTV ANNOUNCES WINNER OF HGTV URBAN OASIS 2021 IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --HGTV today announced the winner ofthe HGTV Urban Oasis 2021 is Rose Caponey of Marana, AZ.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --HGTV today announced the winner ofthe HGTV Urban Oasis 2021 is Rose Caponey of Marana, AZ.
  • Caponey was randomly drawn from over 75 million entries to the sweepstakes, which lasted from October 1, 2021 to November 22, 2021 and garnered the highest number of entries in HGTV Urban Oasis history.
  • The mother of nine and grandmother of 15 entered the sweepstakes twice every day, as she has done in the past with other HGTV Home Giveaways, including HGTV Dream Home and HGTV Urban Oasis.
  • "It's still a little unbelievable," Caponey said about being the winner of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2021.

CHRIS LICHT NAMED CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF CNN GLOBAL AS PART OF PLANNED WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY TRANSACTION

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Discovery, commented:

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  • Discovery, commented:
    "I have known and admired Chris for more than 15 years and strongly believe he is the best person to lead CNN Global as part of Warner Bros.
  • Discovery.
  • Discovery expects that Lichtwill start at CNN in early May, after Discovery's acquisition of CNN is complete.
  • "I'm honored to have this opportunity, especially at such an important time for our country and the world,'' said Licht.

HGTV DREAM HOME 2022 IN WARREN, VT, SWEEPSTAKES TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 17

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The HGTV Dream Home 2022 located in Warren, VT, will close its sweepstakes on February 17, 2022 at 5 p.m.

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DISCOVERY TO REPORT FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 RESULTS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

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Monday, February 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that it will report its fourth-quarter and full year 2021 results on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that it will report its fourth-quarter and full year 2021 results on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7:00 a.m.
  • A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call until March 3, 2022.
  • A replay of the audio webcast will also be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Discovery's website.
  • Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world.

DISCOVERY, INC. CONFIRMS EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH BT GROUP TO CREATE SPORT JV IN THE UK AND IRELAND

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sport venture in the UK by combining its Eurosport business in the UK and Ireland with BT Sport.  The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022 pending a definite agreement and regulatory approval.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 3,2022 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sport venture in the UK by combining its Eurosport business in the UK and Ireland with BT Sport.
  • The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022 pending a definite agreement and regulatory approval.
  • "We are aligned with BT Group on a shared vision to maximize the value and appeal of our respective UK sport assets, and we look forward to concluding a deal in the coming weeks."
  • British Telecommunications plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.

DISCOVERY, INC. CONFIRMS EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH BT GROUP TO CREATE SPORT JV IN THE UK AND IRELAND

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sport venture in the UK by combining its Eurosport business in the UK and Ireland with BT Sport.  The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022 pending a definite agreement and regulatory approval.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 3,2022 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sport venture in the UK by combining its Eurosport business in the UK and Ireland with BT Sport.
  • The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022 pending a definite agreement and regulatory approval.
  • "We are aligned with BT Group on a shared vision to maximize the value and appeal of our respective UK sport assets, and we look forward to concluding a deal in the coming weeks."
  • British Telecommunications plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.

DISCOVERY+ NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVs IN CANADA

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

discovery+ Features 60,000 Episodes from Discovery's Iconic Brands and More Than 200 New, Exclusive Originals

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  • discovery+ Features 60,000 Episodes from Discovery's Iconic Brands and More Than 200 New, Exclusive Originals
    NEW YORK and TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Discovery, Inc. and LG Electronics Canada announced today that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service, is now available on LG Smart TVsin Canada, including LG's line-up of award-winning LG OLED TVs and LG QNED MiniLED TVs*.
  • "The arrival of the discovery+ app on LG webOS Smart TVs, delivers a new range of premium, educational and inspiring content to LG TV owners," saidMatthew Durgin, Head of North America Smart TV Partnerships, LG Electronics.
  • LG Smart TV owners in Canada can now access discovery+ on their Smart TV's webOS platform by opening the discovery+ app using their remote or, when available, by saying "discovery plus" directly into their LG Magic Remote.
  • About LG Electronics Canada Inc.
    LG Electronics Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a US $56-billion global innovator in technology and consumer electronics headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.