Planet Green

Cable Network






Planet Green is Discovery Communications’ global, cross-company initiative with a commitment to document, preserve and celebrate the planet.  It includes the first 24-hour eco-lifestyle television and entertainment network.  Planet Green, is the multiplatform media destination with a mission.  It’s the center for the new green conversation, speaking to people who want to understand green living and to those who truly want to make a difference in meeting the critical challenge of protecting our environment.  

Planet Green debuts June 4 with almost 100% original content – 200 hours at launch and another close to 200 hours by the end of 2008 and will simulcast in HD. The network is available in more than 50 million homes.

Locations

One Discovery PlaceSilver Spring, Maryland 20910-3354Phone: 240-662-2000Fax: 240-662-1854

Home Page: http://www.Planetgreen.discovery.com
Subscribers: More than 50 million homes (Source: Network)Cable Service Type: National Cable Program ServicesDistribution Area: USLaunch Date: June 4, 2008Service Hours: 24/daySatellites Used: Satcom C3, Transponder 22; For HITS: G4-R Transponder 6Programming Genres: Education/Learning, LifestyleService Levels: Basic – Analog or Digital

Cable Programs

Alter EcoEmeril GreenGreensburgHollywood Green with Maria MoneunosMean Green MachinesRenovation NationSupper ClubThe G WordWasted

Executives

John S. Hendricks - Founder & Chairman, Discovery Communications, Inc.David Zaslav - President & Chief Executive Officer, Discovery Communications, Inc.Eileen O'Neill - President and General Manager, Planet GreenJoe Abruzzese - President, Advertising Sales, Discovery Networks USBill Goodwyn - President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Discovery Networks, USDavid Leavy - Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications Wonya Lucas - Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer