Discovery Taps Michele Barney And Eric Phillips For Top Distribution Roles

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As it enters a new phase with the direct-to-consumer streaming service Discovery+ among its offerings, Discovery has made two key distribution appointments. Michele Barney has been named president …

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continue to report to Campbell and also work closely with JB Perrette, President and CEO of Discovery International, along with the International leadership team.of Content and Programming. She handled distribution agreements across all AT&T video and mobile platforms for linear and on-demand content, apps, TV Everywhere, SVOD providers and premium movie services.

Discovery continues to generate considerable cash flow from its linear businesses and signature networks like Discovery, TLC, Food Network and HGTV. But viewing and advertising revenue are starting to wane and cord-cutting suggests a less robust future for the long-lucrative cable programming business. As with many media peers, the company’s distribution efforts will have to strike a balance between traditional dealmaking and streaming’s new economics.

 

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