DISCOVERY DIGITAL NETWORKS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY AND 11 SHOWS WITH 100M+ STREAMS EACH
Milestone Comes as TestTube & SourceFed Nerd Also Mark One-Year Anniversaries, ‘DNews’ Becomes Most Popular Show in DDN Portfolio
June 24, 2014
San Francisco, Calif. – As thousands of web personalities and their legions of fans descend upon Anaheim for the fifth annual VidCon this week, Discovery Digital Networks, Discovery Communications’ portfolio of web-native networks, announces today that it has 11 shows with more than 100 million lifetime streams each, led by The Philip DeFranco Show with 1.2 billion views. Discovery Digital Networks was formed in May 2013, with the launch of the TestTube network and acquisition of DeFranco Creative – joining Revision3 as part of the Discovery family.
As a leading media source for today’s online audiences, Discovery Digital Networks (DDN) is home to Animalist, TestTube, Revision3, SourceFed and the DeFranco Network. With more than 110 shows anchored by the web’s leading personalities, Discovery Digital Networks covers topics ranging from animals and science to current events and technology.
Emphasizing original programming, which comprises nearly two-thirds of DDN’s monthly views, Discovery has launched two new digital networks in the past year, TestTube and Animalist, and is the home to breakout hits like TestTube’s DNews – the go-to destination for daily hits of smart science news that generated more than 26 million monthly views in March 2014 alone.
“Discovery Digital Networks delivers an incredibly strong mix of insightful and engaging programming for today’s 18-34-year-old audience,” said Jim Louderback, General Manager of Discovery Digital Networks. “Our amazing lineup of authentic hosts create daily shows that resonate not only with our online viewers but also with advertisers, who know Discovery is the best place to align their brands with the most passionate communities of like-minded viewers on the planet.”
The full list of Discovery Digital Networks shows that have reached more than 100 million lifetime streams each includes:
- The Philip DeFranco Show
- SourceFed
- TechnoBuffalo
- Soldier Knows Best
- Petsami
- Android Authority
- DNews
- Philly D
- Aatma Studios
- Ty's iHelp
- SourceFed Nerd
Discovery Digital Networks are available through YouTube, dedicated websites and a family of apps for smartphones, tablets and connected TVs.
About Discovery Digital Networks
Discovery Digital Networks’ portfolio of original online video networks cover topics from animals and pop culture to science and technology with year-round content anchored by the best personalities on the web. With a robust lineup of networks, including Revision3, TestTube, Animalist, SourceFed and The DeFranco Network, Discovery Digital Networks delivers more than 110 web-native series enjoyed by loyal, passionate fans. Discovery Digital Networks is a part of Discovery Communications, the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer, dedicated to satisfying curiosity across platforms. For more information, please visit DiscoveryDigitalNetworks.com.
About Discovery Communications
About Discovery Communications: Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching 2.5 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content on more than 200 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and the Hub Network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
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