03Discovery Communications and Revision3 Launch All-New Digital Video Network, TestTube

04America’s Sweetheart Returns on an All-New Season of TLC’s Pop Culture Phenomenon HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO

06Nik Wallenda Walks a Tightrope to Ratings Records on Discovery Channel

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Volume 6, Number 2, August 2013

Discovery Communications’ strong operating and financial momentum continued during the second quarter as the company further capitalized on the organic growth initiatives we have been driving around the globe over the last several years, while also beginning to take advantage of the opportunities provided by our recent strategic acquisitions.

Once again this quarter, Discovery’s sustained commitment to producing captivating content and the further expansion of global pay-tv markets combined to drive audience and revenue growth across our unique distribution platform.

In the U.S., Discovery’s networks grew audience by 6% in our key 25-54 demographic in the second quarter, while the rest of cable was down 3% and broadcast television was down 10%.

One of the key drivers of this growth was the incredible success of SKYWIRE LIVE in June on Discovery Channel. Nik Wallenda’s breathtaking walk across the Grand Canyon captivated audiences across linear television and online, highlighting how powerful Discovery’s mission of showing compelling content that satisfies curiosity can be.

SKYWIRE LIVE was the #1 show in all of television for the weekend that it aired, and the most-watched show on cable for the entire quarter, drawing more than 13 million viewers. It also matched that success online where it generated over two million streams and more than 1.3 million tweets. And, not only did

SKYWIRE LIVE help drive Discovery Channel’s ratings up 6% this past quarter, but it also served as a great platform for launching NAKED AND AFRAID, the latest hit series on our flagship network.

Internationally as well, Discovery’s robust portfolio of more than 30 brands and 190 networks in over 220 countries and territories around the world continued to capitalize on the increasing penetration of pay television and the developing global advertising landscape with year-to-date international audience growth of 22% compared to 2012.

Going forward, Discovery remains committed to continuing to build our diverse portfolio of brands, developing our global distribution platform and capitalizing on strategic opportunities to best position the company for durable and sustained growth, while at the same time delivering strong financial results and returning capital to shareholders.

“SKYWIRE LIVE was the #1 show in all of television for the weekend that it aired…”)(

Discovery Communications and Revision3 have launched a new digital video network designed to ignite online audiences who are incurably curious about the world around them. The network, named TestTube, debuted in May with a robust slate of 15 short-form series and many more in development, and hosted by some of the Internet’s top personalities.

TestTube's lineup includes engaging and enlightening personalities, including Jason Silva, who hosts Shots of Awe, and a forthcoming series with Tory Belleci (blowing things up, naturally). At launch, the network racked up 10 million streams, and is expected to reach the 20 million stream mark by the end of the year. TestTube is available at TestTube.com, and through Revision3’s mobile site and apps, YouTube, Xbox and additional distribution partners.

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Discovery Communications and Revision3 Launch All-New Digital Video Network, TestTube

Revision3 Welcomes Phil DeFranco to Discovery

In May, Revision3 announced the acquisition of DeFranco Creative, a successful collection of online video channels and ventures led by YouTube pioneer Philip DeFranco. A voice of a generation and one of the largest producers of Revision3 content, DeFranco is the force behind such popular shows and channels as THE PHILIP DEFRANCO SHOW, SOURCEFED, SOURCEFED NERD and THE VLOGGITY. DeFranco also previously worked with Discovery as the on-air host of last year's SHARK WEEK CHOMPDOWN.

As part of the acquisition, DeFranco has joined the Revision3 programming leadership team as Senior Vice President, Phil DeFranco Networks and Merchandise.

Discovery further expanded its industry leading international HD portfolio during the second quarter of 2013 with the debut of new HD networks across Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America. The new networks included Discovery Turbo Xtra HD in Turkey and Romania, Discovery Science HD in Russia, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria, and Discovery Kids HD in more than 21 countries and territories across Latin America and the Caribbean. Overall, Discovery now offers HD programming in 187 markets outside of the U.S.

The linear broadcast of Discovery Channel is now available online to viewers in Poland as part of the ipla Internet television service. In addition, subscribers to the iplaNetTV package also have access to 150 programs from Discovery’s portfolio of networks through video on demand, including content from Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery World. iplaNetTV is an innovative proposal targeted at viewers who want to have access to their favorite TV channels not only at home, but also outside. It offers 15 channels of television.

Discovery Communications Expands HD Presence Across Central & Eastern Europe and Latin America

Discovery Channel Debuts on ipla Internet Television in Poland

David Zaslav is President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Communications and serves on the company’s Board of Directors.

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Michael Eisenbaum and Jamie Dugger were promoted to Vice President of On-air Creative and Creative, respectively, for Animal Planet. Working collaboratively, Eisenbaum and Dugger have been responsible for defining, extending and promoting the network's brand, including the 2010 "Surprisingly Human" positioning.

Michael Eisenbaum & Jamie DuggerTLC’s little sweetheart Honey Boo Boo returned for a brand new season of HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO on Wednesday, July 17 at 9 p.m. The premiere was a one-of-a-kind “Watch ’N’ Sniff” event where viewers were able to watch the show, scratch their cards and “redneckognize” aromas associated with the show as they welcome the scent of rural McIntyre, GA.

Viewers definitely picked up the scent, as the premiere ranked #1 among all ad-supported cable in its timeslot among

women 18-34 and #2 among people and women 25-54 and 18-49. It also

saw digital success, nabbing the #3 spot on SocialGuide’s top

social cable chart, following only ESPN’s 2013 ESPYs Awards and Countdown show. Additionally, the

premiere day scored the second highest day in page views on HERE COME HONEY BOO BOO’s TLC.com show page since the site

launched last year. HERE COMES HONEY BOO

BOO continues on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

Nearly 10 million “Watch ’N’ Sniff” cards, featuring six scents that correlate to scenes in the double-stacked premiere episodes, were distributed in People and US Weekly magazines. In partnership with Time Warner Cable, the “Watch ’N’ Sniff” cards were also available at select Time Warner Cable retail stores across the country.

Fans also had the opportunity to participate in a virtual “Watch ’N’ Sniff” experience at TLC.com/HoneyBooBoo, where they could mix and match the smells featured in the show to enter to win $5,000.

TLC first introduced TODDLERS & TIARAS star Alana, aka "Honey Boo Boo" in January 2012, where her amusing personality and self-confidence won over viewers and her self-proclaimed nickname became a fixture in pop culture.

HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO debuted in August 2012, providing an inside look into Alana's world where the six-year-old pageant sensation proves that she is more than just a Go-Go Juice-drinking beauty queen. When she's not chasing after crowns, Alana's with her family in rural Georgia doing what her family does best: four-wheeling through mud pits and picking up road kill for the family cookout.

Each episode of HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO follows Alana and her family: stay-at-home mom June, chalk-mining dad Sugar Bear, and sisters 12-year-old Lauryn "Pumpkin," 15-year-old Jessica "Chubbs," and 17-year-old Anna "Chickadee." From family outings to loud and crazy family get-togethers, HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO takes viewers off the pageant stage and into the unapologetically outrageous family life of the Honey Boo Boo clan.

America’s Sweetheart Returns on an All-New Season of TLC’s Pop Culture Phenomenon HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO

A number of creative leaders across Discovery’s U.S. network portfolio were recognized with new roles during the second quarter of 2013:

Charlie Foley was named Executive Vice President of the newly created Original Content Group, charged with creating, writing and producing both scripted content and nonfiction series and formats for Discovery’s networks in the U.S. and internationally. Foley also will continue to oversee Animal Planet's Development group. A Primetime Emmy-nominated writer and executive producer, Foley is the creator, writer and

executive producer of MERMAIDS and was responsible for RIVER MONSTERS and WHALE WARS.

Howard Lee was named Executive Vice President, Production & Development for TLC, continuing to oversee the network’s bicoastal production team. Lee is Executive Producer of the pop cultural phenomenon HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO, as well as overseeing the development of BREAKING AMISH, LONG ISLAND MEDIUM, CAKE BOSS and SISTER WIVES.

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, received seven Daytime Emmy Awards, including “Outstanding Children’s Series” for R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES, during the 40th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on June 14. The Hub Network tied with Nickelodeon as the most recognized kids’ network. This brings the Hub Network’s total Daytime Emmy Award wins to 12 after just two-and-a-half years on air.

U.S. Networks’ Creative Leaders Recognized With Expanded Roles

Seven Daytime Emmy Awards for The Hub Network

Discovery Familia is partnering with Cox

Communications, Comcast and Brighthouse, among other domestic affiliates to bring the Familia Tour “Es Para Ti” to Hispanic community events across the country. Stretching from summer to late fall and incorporated into Latino Family Expos and city-wide Hispanic festivals, “Es Para Ti” will offer family-friendly activities for moms and kids alike, reminding

participants that “It’s for You.” Discovery Familia’s Doki will make appearances throughout the day at events, as moms have an opportunity to win a range of prizes and kids get active with onsite events including a Discovery Familia bounce house. Participants will not only walk away with a deeper understanding of the network brand but also the important realization that Discovery Familia delivers content that is meaningful to Hispanic moms.

Discovery Familia Kicks Off Cross Country Tour

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Honey Boo Boo

Charlie Foley

Howard Lee

Jason Carey was promoted to Senior Vice President of Production. Carey has been with the network since 2006, overseeing WHALE WARS, as well as the new series TREEHOUSE MASTERS. Under Carey's leadership, Animal Planet has produced nine programs that have averaged more than one million viewers year-to-date.

Jason Carey

Amy Savitsky was promoted to Senior Vice President, Program Development at TLC, continuing to lead TLC’s East Coast development efforts and adding responsibility for the production of select programming. Savitsky has shepherded several new series including FAMILY S.O.S. WITH JO FROST, BREAKING AMISH, HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO and MY 600LB LIFE.

Amy Savitsky

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Nik WalleNda Walks a TighTrope To raTiNgs records

SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA on June 23 drew record ratings when 13 million viewers watched Nik Wallenda, known as "The King of the High Wire," traverse the majestic Grand Canyon without using a harness. It

was the #1 program in all of television for the entire weekend and now ranks as the #1 most social Sunday primetime non-sports/non-award show telecast ever. The special generated an enormous amount of press, more than 1.3 million tweets and 2.1 million streams online. It also held seven of the top 10 trending positions on Twitter globally and dominated 71% of all social media comments in primetime on Sunday. Following SKYWIRE LIVE, the new series NAKED AND AFRAID was the highest-rated new series premiere of the year on Discovery Channel and #2 of all time behind only AMISH MAFIA.

TaiWaN’s MiliTarY eliTe coMMaNds raTiNgs WiTh MeN

The June 11 premiere of TAIWAN’S MILITARY ELITE, a three-part Discovery Channel local production in Taiwan scored an average audience nearly 10 times above the slot average and ranked first among all programs on pay-TV in its timeslot among all men and men 25-54. The program drove the network’s weekly primetime audience to a new record level and was the highest-rated show ever on Discovery Channel in Taiwan among men 15-49.

liTTle coUple delivers Big TiMe raTiNgs

The mid-season finale of TLC’s LITTLE COUPLE on June 4 was the series’ highest rated episode ever among households

and posted its second highest delivery ever with two million viewers. In addition, LITTLE COUPLE posted its third highest ratings ever among women 25-54, behind only the prior two week’s performances. The season five spring run of TLC’s LITTLE COUPLE also posted its best season ratings ever among households, women 18-49 and 25-54, and delivery with 1.7 million viewers. The series returns on August 13 with its 100th episode following Bill, Jen and William as they start their new life together back home in Houston, Texas.

NeTWork deBUT iN The Uk scores WiTh vieWers

More than 11.3 million viewers tuned in during the debut month of TLC in the UK during May, making TLC the fifth most popular pay-TV entertainment channel among women 25-54 after just 30 days on the air. The network’s debut month featured hit series from the U.S., including HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO and BREAKING AMISH, as well as new commissions featuring UK talent including Lisa Snowdon (YOUR STYLE IN HIS HANDS) and Dawn O’Porter (UNDERCOVER MUMS).

Big roar for The BesT QUarTer ever

In the second quarter, Animal Planet achieved its most-watched quarter ever in primetime and total day among key demographics, including persons 2+, households, persons 18-

49 and persons 25-54. In primetime, the network also marked its highest quarterly delivery ever among men 25-54, placing Animal Planet at #16 among all ad-supported cable networks for 2013-to-date. In addition to posting a record-breaking quarter, in June, Animal Planet delivered its most-watched month in network history in primetime among persons 2+, households, persons 25-54 and men 25-54. June also was the network’s most-watched month in total day among persons 2+ and households. Animal Planet’s quarterly and monthly successes were propelled by the incredible performances of its stunts, specials and series including the second annual MONSTER WEEK, MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE, RIVER MONSTERS, CALL OF THE WILDMAN and new series TREEHOUSE MASTERS.

wATCh wiTh The wOrlD:

RatiNgSHigHLigHtS65 MoNThs of Year-over-Year gaiNs

Investigation Discovery celebrated the close of the second quarter marking its 65th consecutive month of year-over-year gains in total day delivery among women 25-54, as well as its best second quarter ever in primetime delivery among persons

2+, households, women 18-49 and women 25-54. Ratings were driven by freshmen series including SWAMP MURDERS, SOUTHERN FRIED HOMICIDE and DEADLY DEVOTION, as well as veteran series I (ALMOST) GOT AWAY WITH IT, which returned in June for its sixth season (the most seasons of any Investigation Discovery show).

TYler perrY drives BesT MoNTh iN NeTWork hisTorY

Driven by the network's first scripted series from Tyler Perry, THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS and LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, OWN: Oprah

Winfrey Network delivered its best month ever in June, ranking as the #4 network in all of television for African-American women (#3 in cable) and #21 among all ad-supported cable networks in the key demographic of women 25-54. For the month, OWN was the #1 cable network on Tuesday and Wednesday nights among African-American women 25-54, with both Tyler Perry series ranking among the top five original series in primetime in all of television for African-American women 25-54.

sNariNg vieWers WiTh MoUNTaiN MoNsTers aNd BBQ

Powered by strong series and new hits, in the second quarter Destination America celebrated its best quarter ever in primetime delivery among persons 25-54, men 25-54 (tied), persons and men 18-49, households and

persons 2+. The network snared the believers with the new series about a team of trackers in Appalachia, MOUNTAIN MONSTERS, which premiered on June 22 as the network’s best original series debut ever among household delivery. The first two premieres of the series on June 22 and June 29 rank as the network’s two best telecasts ever in total day among household delivery. Additionally on June 2, the network cooked up season four of the hit competition series, BBQ PITMASTERS with the series’ premieres average performing double-to-triple digits above the network’s quarterly primetime average among key demographics. Driven

by the success of these two series, June ranked as Destination America’s best month ever in primetime delivery among persons and men 25-54, persons and men 18-49, households and persons 2+. June also ranked as the network’s best month ever in total day among men 18-49, persons and men 25-54, households and persons 2+ delivery.

seveN QUarTers of groWTh WiTh kids

Original series deliver growth in the second quarter for the Hub Network. In total day, the Hub Network had year-to-year growth for

the seventh consecutive quarter among kids 2-11, kids 6-11, women 18-49, adults 18-49, persons 2+ and households, and the sixth consecutive quarter among women 25-54. For eight consecutive quarters, the Hub Network also was the most co-viewed children’s network among kids 2-11 watching with adults 18-49.

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iT WoUldN’T Be sUMMer WiThoUT shark Week

Television’s longest running must-see summer TV event, SHARK WEEK, returns to Discovery Channel on Sunday, August 4. Building upon last year’s eight shark-filled specials, a whopping 11 SHARK WEEK episodes and our first ever late night SHARK WEEK talk show, Shark After Dark, gives this year’s SHARK WEEK the most hours of shark-filled programming ever featured in the 26-year history of the event.

Discovery also will again draw attention to the plight of sharks and the rising threats currently facing both sharks and seals through in-depth, multi-platform content produced in conjunc-

tion with SHARK WEEK partners that include Oceana and, for the very first time, NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency respon-sible for the stewardship of the nation's marine fisheries and the recovery and conservation of protected marine resources and their habitats.

The presideNTs’ gaTekeepers lifTs The cUrTaiN oN The oval office

There's the power of the presidency and then there's the power of the men behind the president. Discovery Channel lifts the curtain for the extraordinary behind the scenes history of the White House Chiefs of Staff in THE PRESIDENTS' GATEKEEPERS, a 2013 world premiere television special event in September that will feature for the very first time all 20 living White House Chiefs of Staff. From the acclaimed filmmaking team of brothers Gedeon and Jules Naudet (9/11, In God's Name) and Peabody Award-winning news producer Chris Whipple (60 Minutes, ABC News), comes an unprecedented series looking at the key moments, the quiet conversations, back room bargains and heated debates that made history and have never been heard before, until now.

NeW eNdiNgs aNd NeW BegiNNiNgs for Tlc

TLC’s WHAT NOT TO WEAR returns on Friday, August 9 at 10 p.m. for its 10th and final season. Fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly have transformed over 325 men, celebri-ties, multi-generational fashion victims and some of the most deserving women in need of wardrobe makeovers. In this last season, Stacy and Clinton will be faced with some of their big-gest challenges yet, with more dramatic transformations, bigger ambushes, shopping sprees on a grander scale and special guest appearances. WHAT NOT TO WEAR is TLC’s longest running pri-metime series and one of the longest running makeover shows in television history.

The end of such a successful series makes way for a brand-new season of the fan-favorite reality series WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?, premiering on Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? takes celebrities on a journey into their personal histories, uncovering surprising pasts and unknown details about themselves and their families. The series opens the door to the fascinating real life stories of some of the most well-known names in America, including Kelly Clarkson, Zooey Deschanel and Jim Parsons, to name a few. The series is Execu-tive Produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucantinsky.

The gaTor BoYs BriNg gaTor-aid Back To florida

Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle are the GATOR BOYS and they're back in town Sundays at 10 p.m. beginning July 28 on Animal Planet. The rugged duo returns to their home base in Florida for all-new summer episodes filled with non-stop action and even more monster-sized gators. The Florida Everglades is home to hundreds of thousands of these prehistoric beasts, so it isn't unusual for residents to spot gators of all shapes and sizes waddling across walkways, parking themselves in front of a convenience store, lurking in backyard canals or plunging into their swimming pools.

Luckily the GATOR BOYS have returned and they're back on call to rescue these nuisance reptiles from trappers who would otherwise kill them for their skins and meat.

aNiMal plaNeT is Wild aBoUT araBia

For the first time ever, Animal Planet exposes what lies hidden in the mystical and mysterious wilderness in WILD ARABIA. On August 6 at 8 p.m., this new, two-hour special gives an authentic illustration of Arabia’s dramatic and varied landscape, its rich and extraordinary wildlife, its ancient culture and its remarkable

transformation. Bounded by water and ringed by rugged moun-tains, Arabia’s land, at one point, was virtually untouched by people for thousands of years; however, an array of creatures, including horned vipers, oryxes, camels, geckos and falcons, were able to endure the climatic threats and harsh conditions. From dusk to dawn, WILD ARABIA captures these creatures’ mechanisms and traits, which allow them to battle extinction and survive the scorching sand dunes of the south and the rocky wilderness of the north.

Too cUTe! reTUrNs WiTh pUppies, pigs aNd all ThiNgs caT

This August, Animal Planet's overdose of cute and cuddly returns with all-new episodes of the series that is so positively precious, it's simply TOO CUTE! Beginning on August 3 at 9 p.m., new episodes follow three adorable litters of three fascinating breeds and tell one amazing story of animals coming of age. This season, the cuteness expands from puppies and kittens to include some more unusual pets, including piglets! In addi-tion, the network will celebrate the first birthday of the widely popular Too Cute! KittenCam with a special bash that is certain to warm the hearts.

iNvesTigaTioN discoverY WelcoMes charisMa carpeNTer aNd TaMroN hall

Actress Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel), hosts the new Investigation Discov-ery series SURVIVING EVIL (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET). Charisma is the survivor of a violent attack by a rogue police officer endured more than 20 years ago. She fought for her survival after being held at gunpoint, but her two friends were both shot by the at-tacker and seriously wounded. SURVIVING EVIL presents real-life stories of victims who fought back against their attackers and,

against all odds, survived. In the all-new series, DEADLINE: CRIME WITH TAMRON HALL (Sundays at 9 p.m. ET), ID welcomes NBC News / MSNBC’s Tamron Hall, to go beyond the headlines of major crime inves-tigations in an exploration of not only what happened, but why it happened, and how it was investigated. Tamron’s older sister was a murder victim in a case that is still officially unsolved, which has driven her passion for this type of storytelling.

MiliTarY chaNNel profiles The MosT heroic airBorNe coMBaT MissioNs

Ambitious, spectacular and supercharged! This August, the Mili-tary Channel presents the all-new series, AIR ACES (Sundays at 10 p.m. ET), profiling the most heroic airborne combat missions ever. AIR ACES conveys aerial reenactment at its best, combin-ing thrilling action and astonishing visuals to give viewers the ultimate 360-degree visceral experience. These are the true stories of the brave fighter pilots who stared death in the face at every turn, and are meant to reward and remember those heroes for their immense acts of courage.

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Discovery Commerce Unveils HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO Product Line

Discovery Commerce recently announced a new product line based on the hit TLC series, HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO, including How To Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You, which hit bookstores nationwide on July 9. Mama June Shannon participated in a book signing tour, stopping at Barnes & Nobles in both NYC and McLean, VA, and Walmart in Macon, GA, to date. Beginning this Fall, fans also can shop for posters, calendars, apparel, key chains, throw blankets, talking pens and disposable cameras, and much more to extend their viewing experience and bring home a piece of the family they’ve grown to love.

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Discovery Education Partners with the National PTA to Bring Anti-Bullying Focused Town Halls to U.S. Cities

To empower communities to address bullying and take concrete steps toward change to help keep children safe, Discovery Education has partnered with the National PTA to host a series of town halls in cities across the nation. With the goal of advancing the conversation on bullying prevention and intervention as well as mental health assistance, the town halls are designed to bring together students, parents, educators, administrators, support personnel, community leaders and elected officials and promote discussion between all attendees.

Discovery Education and the National PTA hosted their first town hall in May in Charlotte, NC. A second town hall was held in June in Cincinnati and featured U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Kari Byron of Discovery Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS. In addition to including a panel of experts, both events have showcased a recorded message from Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden.

SKYwire liVe wiTh NiK wAlleNDA now ranks as Discovery Channel's most social programming event ever, generating more than 1.3 million Tweets and countless trending topics on June 23.

TlC was named Broadcaster of the Year at the annual SATCOM Star awards in South Africa.

Discovery’s romanian education initiative, Scoala Discovery, won the Gold Sabre Award for Best Communications Campaign in the Balkans.

Animal Planet is the official media sponsor of the second annual internet Cat Video Film Festival taking place on August 28 at the Minnesota State Fair.

investigation Discovery’s June special, HOUSE OF HORRORS: KiDNaPPED iN CLEVELaND, was the network’s top special ever posting a 1.2 household rating.

Discovery latin America’s original production 5 De MAYO, UN DÍA was awarded a 2013 CiNE golden awards

in the category of Televised Documentary & Performance Division – history.

This summer ON tHE CaSE WitH PaULa ZaHN will air its 100th episode on investigation Discovery.

Discovery’s UK office was recently voted Britain’s 17th best large employer in the 2013 UK Best workplace Awards and was named as Britain’s second healthiest mid-sized company by the Sunday Telegraph.

Destination America Celebrates 4th of July with reD, whiTe AND YOU Contest Union Beach, NJ, a coastal town recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and Fayetteville, NC, a community which enthusiastically supports its military partners at Fort Bragg, were the winners of Destination America’s first-ever RED, WHITE AND YOU contest. The deserving communities were the recipients of a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration, including a spectacular party headlined by Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks, with LAST CALL FOOD BRAWL host Adam Gertler serving as master of ceremonies.

Union Beach also was treated to BBQ from stars of Destination America’s hit series, BBQ PITMASTERS, Myron Mixon and Tuffy Stone, while in Fayetteville, and in partnership with Time Warner Cable, there was a more patriotic nod to our country’s armed forces: the 82nd Airborne Division Chorus performed after a traditional Posting of the Colors and remarks from Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, deputy commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg.

Discovery Education and Grand Prairie Independent School District Partner to Bring Largest-Ever Professional Development Event to TeachersDiscovery Education and one of Texas' largest school systems, Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD), have deepened their partnership to bring the largest professional development event ever to educators across the district. In August, nearly 90 members of the Discovery Education team will travel to Grand Prairie to conduct professional development sessions supporting the district’s 2,400 educators as they utilize digital resources to enhance student learning. Focused on instructional strategies that result in sustainable improvements in student engagement and

achievement, Discovery Education’s professional development experts have designed customized learning opportunities for GPISD to enrich teaching in ways that systemically impact learning and support the district’s long-term digital conversion plan. In addition, Discovery Education experts will continue to work with the district by providing at least four full days of professional development throughout the 2013-2014 school year for every GPISD teacher and principal.

Discovery Education and Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Surprise Boston School with Funding to Make Health and Nutrition Dreams Come TrueDiscovery Education and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) were joined by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in May to kick off a day of celebration with a generous donation for William E. Russell Elementary, winner of this year’s Find Your Balance Challenge. A Title I School with 100% participation in the free and reduced lunch program, William E. Russell does not have an indoor recess space or fully operating kitchen. The funds will make a significant impact on the administration’s ability to provide healthy lunch options and physical education programs for the students.

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gloBal reach

Cumulative Global Subscribers .....................................2+ billionCountries & Territories ..............................................................224Worldwide Networks .................................................................. 195Languages ......................................................................................45Network Entertainment Brands................................................ 37

vieWiNg sUBscriBers (iN MillioNs)

US Networks As of As of June 2013 June 2012Discovery Channel ...........................................99 .................... 100TLC .......................................................................98 ..................... 99Animal Planet ....................................................96 ......................97OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network .......................84 ......................79 Investigation Discovery ..................................84 ......................79Science ................................................................ 77 ...................... 76The Hub ............................................................... 72 ..................... 64Military Channel ................................................62 .......................61Destination America ........................................60 ..................... 60Velocity ...............................................................52 ......................42Discovery Fit & Health ....................................48 ......................493net ......................................................................40 .....................n/aDiscovery en Español ........................................ 5 ........................5Discovery Familia ................................................ 4 ........................4

digiTal Media highlighTs

• 40+ Digital Video Channels• 600 Hours of Original Online Video in 2013• 70+ Million Monthly Unique Visitors

International Networks As of As of June 2013 June 2012Discovery Channel .........................................333 .................... 314Animal Planet ..................................................289 ....................275TLC .....................................................................237 .................... 201Switchover Media ........................................... 104 .....................n/aDiscovery Science ............................................ 78 ......................69 DMAX ................................................................... 77 ......................67Investigation Discovery ..................................69 ......................27 Discovery Kids ................................................... 67 ......................49Discovery Home & Health ..............................59 .......................51Fatafeat ...............................................................55 .....................n/aDiscovery Turbo ................................................43 ..................... 40Quest ...................................................................30 ......................23 SBS Nordics .......................................................25 .....................n/aDiscovery Real Time ........................................25 ......................33 Discovery World ................................................ 24 ......................23Discovery Max .................................................... 17 ....................... 17Shed ...................................................................... 12 ....................... 12Discovery History ............................................... 11 ....................... 12Discovery HD Showcase ................................... 8 ........................ 11HD Theater ........................................................... 5 ........................4Discovery HD World .......................................... 5 ........................ 2Discovery Travel & Living ................................. 4 .......................19Discovery Civilization ........................................ 4 ........................4Discovery Historia .............................................. 2 ........................ 2

facts & figuresdiscovery communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than two billion cumulative subscribers in 224 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 195 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Across the Nordic region, Discovery owns and operates SBS Discovery Media, a top-three portfolio of 20 television brands that feature leading nonfiction content, as well as locally produced entertainment programs, sports and the best scripted series and movies from major studios. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational content and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, and it owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3.

Subscriber numbers as of June 30, 2013, according to The Nielsen Company in the US and internal data review and external sources outside of the US. Subscriber numbers include unbranded programming blocks in China, which are generally provided without charge to third-party channels and represented approximately 280 million cumulative subscribers as of June 30, 2013. US Hispanic networks are distributed to US subscribers, but are operated by and included as part of Discovery International Networks for financial reporting and management purposes. Internet traffic data as of June 30, 2013, according to ComScore, Inc.

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