In 2021, Discovery Communications generated 7.66 billion U.S. dollars from its U.S. networks, of which over four billion was attributed to advertising. The company's international networks generated 4.54 billion dollars worldwide. Advertising revenue for Discovery's international networks increased by five percent between 2019 and 2020, mostly due to the consolidation of the UKTV Lifestyle Business, as well as the growth of the company's direct-to-consumer initiatives.
Revenue generated by Discovery Communications media networks in 2021
(in million U.S. dollars)
Characteristic
Revenue in million U.S. dollars
U.S. networks
7,662
International networks
4,539
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Discovery Communications. (February 23, 2022). Revenue generated by Discovery Communications media networks in 2021 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/545548/discovery-communications-revenue-segment/
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