Two weeks after Discovery Communications and Scripps Networks Interactive's merger talks went public--and three and a half years after their initial negotiations collapsed--the companies are headed down the aisle, as Discovery announced today that it will officially acquire Scripps for $14.6 billion. The combined company will control close to 20 percent of the country's ad-supported...
Discovery Communications Is Acquiring Scripps Networks for $14 Billion, Bolstering Its Digital Offerings It will now control 20% of ad-supported cable viewership By Jason Lynch Two weeks after Discovery Communications and Scripps Networks Interactive's merger talks went public--and three and a half years after their initial negotiations collapsed--the companies are headed down the aisle, as Discovery announced today that it will officially acquire Scripps for $14.6 billion. The combined company will control close to 20 percent of the country's ad-supported... Read more »
Rob Lowe Is Searching for Ghosts With His Sons on A&E, Part of Its Switch to an All-Reality Lineup Network hopes The Lowe Files extends 5 months of ratings growth By Jason Lynch A&E made a surprising pivot in April, transitioning away from scripted series just days after airing the Bates Motel series finale and going all-in on reality series. But jettisoning scripted shows hasn't put an end to big stars popping up on the network. On Aug. 2, A&E will debut The Lowe Files, which follows Rob... Read more »
