Discovery CEO Zaslav: 2016 Was Our Best Year Ever

Discovery had a record year in 2016, becoming the top network for men in the US and expanding its international presence. The company strengthened its affiliate revenue and focused on sports and kids content, particularly in Europe and Latin America. Discovery aims to leverage its sports IP to grow its channel packages and is exploring direct-to-consumer models. The AT&T-Time Warner deal highlights the importance of content in de-commoditizing distribution channels, a strategy Discovery is pursuing globally.

What was a significant achievement for Discovery in 2016?

• Partnering with Disney for children's content

• Launching a new sports channel in the US

• Achieving record levels in revenue and viewership

• Becoming the number one network for women globally

Which region did Discovery focus on for expanding its children's content?

• Latin America

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

What is Discovery's strategy in Europe regarding sports content?

• To become the ESPN of Europe

• To focus solely on football

• To reduce sports content due to high costs

• To partner with local sports networks

What does the Time Warner and AT&T deal signify for content companies?

• The rise of independent content creators

• The end of sports broadcasting

• The importance of mobile delivery of video

• The decline of traditional cable networks

How does Discovery plan to differentiate its content offerings?

• By reducing prices

• By offering exclusive IP

• By partnering with Netflix

• By focusing on reality TV

What challenge is associated with the consolidation of service providers?

• Over-reliance on sports broadcasting

• Increased competition among content creators

• Difficulty in maintaining margins on the pipe

• Lack of innovation in content

What is a key factor for Discovery's future success according to the CEO?

• Reducing operational costs

• Partnering with telecom companies

• Owning and investing in desirable content

• Expanding into new markets