Thursday, March 28, 2019

Investigation Discovery Ratings


INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY AVERAGES OVER 1.4 MILLION VIEWERS WITH “THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS” PREMIERE

(New York, NY)— THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS captivated more than 1.45 million viewers on average for Investigation Discovery, America’s leading true crime network. From Executive Producer Will Packer and Jupiter Entertainment, the three-hour premiere (9p-12a) grew in viewership every hour, making ID the #2 ranked network in ad-supported cable for delivery of W25-54 and #3 for P25-54 during the time period for Saturday, March 23rd. The special reached over 3.5 million unique viewers P2+ across its Prime and Late encores.

ABOUT THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS
THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS is produced for Investigation Discovery by Jupiter Entertainment and Will Packer Media. Harrison Land, Mike Sheridan and Allison Wallach are executive producers for Jupiter with Will Packer and Kelly Smith for Will Packer Media. For Investigation Discovery, Pamela Deutsch is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager and Henry Schleiff is Group President of Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, American Heroes Channel, and Destination America.

ABOUT WILL PACKER MEDIA
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten opening at number one at the box office.

*Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 3/23/19, Sat 9p-12a, L+3 Day data, Ad-Supported Cable, Impressions/Delivery (000), ¼ Hr Program Based data.

Investigation Discovery Captures the #1 Spot in Ad-Supported Cable for P25-54 and W25-54 with the Premiere of "In Pursuit with John Walsh"
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Wednesday, January 16.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY CAPTURES THE #1 SPOT IN AD-SUPPORTED CABLE FOR P25-54* AND W25-54 WITH THE PREMIERE OF "IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH"

(Silver Spring, MD) - Icon of justice and victims' rights advocate John Walsh's return to television on IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH arrested more than 1.87 million viewers on average for Investigation Discovery, America's leading true crime network. For Prime (8p-11p) on the night of Wednesday, January 16, ID ranked #1 in ad-supported cable for delivery of P25-54* (excluding sports networks) and W25-54. The series premiere was ID's second-best series debut ever, for a regular series, only behind the network's hit, EVIL LIVES HERE, which premiered in January 2016 to 2.02 million viewers P2+.

ABOUT IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH
John Walsh joins Investigation Discovery, on their joint mission to track down fugitives on the run and find missing children with IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. Each week, John Walsh leads viewers through unsolved violent crimes that urgently need to be closed - where time is of the essence and harnessing the power of ID's active and engaged audience could bring these criminals to justice. Joining John in every episode is his son, Callahan Walsh, who leads the operation on the ground, working in tandem with the community and local authorities to search for persons-of-interest. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series will also feature two missing children each hour, providing age-progression photos and descriptions in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts. IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH premieres on Wednesdays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Investigation Discovery will tap into its uniquely engaged audience to help track down these persons of interest. An active call center and dedicated online hub staffed by trained operators will accept anonymous tips and alert the proper authorities. To engage with the show, viewers are encouraged to connect using the hashtag #TeamInPursuit, join the IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH Facebook page at Facebook.com/InPursuitwithJohnWalsh, and connect on Instagram @InvestigationDiscovery or Twitter @DiscoveryID.

*Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 1/16/19, Wed 8p-11p, L+3 Day data, Ad-Supported Cable, Impressions/Delivery (000), � Hr Program Based data.


Investigation Discovery Earns Best Year Ever for Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] Investigation Discovery earns best year ever for total viewers
ID is currently pacing to have its best year in network history for P2+ (total viewers) and HH, averaging nearly 1.1M P2+ and 913K HH in prime. In total day, ID remains the #1 ad-supported cable network for delivery of W25-54 and the #2 network for P25-54 (behind only ESPN.)
In prime, ID ranks #6 for delivery of W25-54 and W18+, and #9 for HH.

Top performing series for the year include Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery (2.69M P2+), Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (1.75M P2+), James Patterson's Murder Is Forever (1.49M P2+), Dead North (1.47M P2+), True Conviction (1.45M P2+), Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery (1.43M P2+), People Magazine Investigates (1.43M P2+) and On the Case with Paula Zahn (1.4M P2+). Top specials included Gypsy's Revenge (1.54M P2+) and He Lied About Everything (1.5M P2+).

For the 7th straight year, ID is the #1 cable network (ad-supported and pay) in total day length of tune for both P25-54 and W25-54.
Note: Results are for L+3 data through 12/14 

Premiere of Investigation Discovery's "Body Cam" Arrests 1.6 Million Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Tuesday, November 27.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] Investigation Discovery's BODY CAM Takes Audiences to Thrilling New Heights, Arresting Nearly 1.6 Million Viewers in Premiere (National Live+3 Program Ratings)

Among ad-supported cable, the series premiere of BODY CAM on Investigation Discovery on Tuesday, November 27 at 10/9c ranked #1 in ad-supported cable for delivery of P2+ and HH in its timeslot, excluding news and sports networks.

Taking viewers on the ultimate ride-along, BODY CAM profiles harrowing stories of policing on the frontlines as told by officers' own body camera footage. The series premiere was Investigation Discovery's second highest series debut (for P2+, behind only James Patterson's Murder is Forever) in 2018, securing 1.579 million viewers P2+ and 669k P25-54. This was the most-watched series debut in 2018 among Men 25-54 (291k).

The unfiltered, suspenseful, and heart pounding 10-part series BODY CAM airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

About BODY CAM
Investigation Discovery's BODY CAM is a gripping new series that gives viewers their own eyewitness look at the life-or-death instant decisions of policework. Offering an immersive portrayal of life on the streets, BODY CAM engages a unique storytelling technique combining the body camera footage with first-hand accounts to virtually place viewers in harrowing moments as the suspense builds and the tension rises. Each episode tells multiple stories of those who vowed to protect and serve in unflinching detail, offering viewers their own personal perspective of officers in life-threatening circumstances. From domestic disputes to ambushes and traffic stops gone dangerously awry, BODY CAM profiles just how quickly seemingly routine situations can escalate into tragic altercations. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/body-cam/


Investigation Discovery's "Twisted Sisters" Ratings "Kill" for Its Labor Day Premiere
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Monday, September 3.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY'S NEW SERIES "TWISTED SISTERS," EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN, KILLS RATINGS EXPECTATIONS FOR ITS LABOR DAY PREMIERE

(Silver Spring, MD) - The series premiere of leading true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID)'s all-new series, TWISTED SISTERS averaged nearly 1.5 million viewers P2+ in delivery for the premiere episode on Labor Day, and reached a combined 3.5M unique P2+ viewers when including the encore airing in late night.

The premiere episode of TWISTED SISTERS is now the #1 Primetime telecast on ID for 3Q18 to-date in W25-54 delivery and rating, and topped the network's 3Q18 Primetime premieres' and non-premieres' averages in delivery among P25-54 by double digits in several key demos, including W25-54, W18-49, W18-34, and P2+.

Upcoming episodes of TWISTED SISTERS are as follows:
Bye Bye Baby (AIRING TONIGHT)
Premieres Monday, September 10 at 10/9c
Long-standing jealousy drives two pregnant sisters into a twisted murder plot. When a bizarre confession raises the stakes, local investigators scramble to find the truth. Ultimately, they uncover the haunting family secrets that led to this unspeakable crime in an unsuspecting Midwestern town.

My Sister's Keeper
Premieres Monday, September 17 at 10/9c
When 16-year old Stephanie Santerre goes missing, the investigation raises more questions than answers -- until an informant turns up at the station with a chilling tip. Investigators must untangle a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth in this twisted story of teenage drama taken too far.
Daddy's Girls

Premieres Monday, September 24 at 10/9c
A shocking crime scene in suburban New York leaves the neighborhood paralyzed with fear. Conflicting clues lead investigators down many dead ends, until an insider tip brings this whodunit to a shocking conclusion that stuns the police.

The Letter
Premieres Monday, October 1 at 10/9c
Southern sisters Patricia and Sheila grow apart when they wed into very different circumstances. Yet neither love connection could ever please their meddlesome mother. This dynamic produced a rift resulting in a shocking murder. And, only when the police finally receive a mysterious letter is the truth finally revealed.

Breaking Point
Premieres Monday October 8 at 10/9c
In Kerrville, Texas, a long-simmering family feud sets the stage for a violent showdown. When siblings from one of the families tries to turn their lives around, secrets emerge and put everyone's lives at risk.

Produced by 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios Company, and Khlomoney Entertainment, and executive produced by Khloé Kardashian, and Stephanie Noonan Drachkovitch, new episodes of the six-part series premiere Mondays at 10/9c.

About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading crime and justice network on television, delivering the highest-quality programming to approximately 85 million U.S. households. From harrowing crimes to in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries behind these "real people, real stories", the always revealing network challenges our understanding of culture, society and the human condition. The #1 network for women in all of cable, ID's programming is available in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD), as well as anytime and anywhere through the network's TV Everywhere offering, IDGo. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or check out the network's true-crime blog, CrimeFeed.
Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Available in 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. For additional information about ID, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com

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All data is for Live+3-day viewing
Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 1/1/18-9/4/18, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p)


Investigation Discovery Earns Best Prime Quarter Ever for Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] Investigation Discovery Earns Best Prime Quarter Ever For Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery continues to move up the cable ranks, earning its best quarter ever for delivery of P2+ (1.23M) in first quarter 2018. In total day delivery, ID earned the #1 rank in ad-supported cable for W25-54 and the #2 rank for P25-54 (behind only ESPN). In prime, ID ranks #6 for W25-54, #9 for HH and #10 for P2+. Top series for the quarter included JODI ARIAS: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY (averaging nearly 2.7M P2+); HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA (1.9M P2+); PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES (1.7M P2+); SEE NO EVIL (1.5M P2+); JAMES PATTERSON'S MURDER IS FOREVER (1.5M P2+) and ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN (1.5M P2+). In addition, the two-hour Valentine's Day special HE LIED ABOUT EVERYTHING was a top premiere, averaging more than 1.5M P2+.

ID continues to be #1 in Prime and Total Day length of tune in all of cable for P25-54 and W25-54. ID has ranked #1 for total day length of tune in those demos for 25 consecutive quarters
Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 1/1/18-4/1/18, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), Total Day M-Su 6a-6a, L+3 Day data, Impressions/Delivery (000), 1/4 Hr Program Based data, Ad-supported cable, standard exclusion of networks not programming 51% of daypart.

ID Ranks in Primetime Top 10 for P2+, HH, P25-54 and W25-54 in January
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] ID Ranks in Primetime Top 10 for P2+, HH, P25-54 and W25-54 in January
Celebrating its best month in network history*, Investigation Discovery (ID) cracked the top 10 in prime among ad-supported cable networks this January for delivery of W25-54 (#5), HH (#7), P2+ (#9) and P25-54 (#10). In total day delivery, ID ranked #1 for W25-54 and #2 for P25-54 (behind only ESPN).

Averaging nearly 1.4 million total viewers in prime in January, top series for the month included Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery (2.7M P2+); Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (1.9M); People Magazine Investigates (1.69M); James Patterson's Murder is Forever (1.68M); See No Evil (1.6M); On the Case with Paula Zahn (1.6M); and, Evil Lives Here (1.59M.)

January marks ID's 18th consecutive month of year-over-year delivery growth for total viewers (P2+) in prime time.

*Best month ever for P2+, HH and P25-54
Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 1/1/18-1/28/18, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), Total Day M-Su 6a-6a, L+3 Day data, Impressions/Delivery (000), � Hr Program Based data, Ad-supported cable, standard exclusion of networks not programming 51% of daypart.

2017 Best Ever for Investigation Discovery - #1 for W25-54 and #2 for P25-54
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] 2017 Best Ever for Investigation Discovery - #1 for W25-54 and #2 for P25-54
Concluding its best year in network history, Investigation Discovery wrapped 2017 as the #1 network in ad-supported cable for the delivery of W25-54, #2 for P25-54 and #7 for P2+ in total day. With strong single- to double-digit increases across all demos in prime, ID climbed four ranks to become the #5 network for W25-54 in prime, #11 for P2+ and #13 for P25-54.

This was ID's best year in prime delivery for P2+ (1.089M); HH (896k); P25-54 (440k); W25-54 (296k); P18-49 (345k) and W18-49 (229k). Top performing series in 2017 included CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY (averaging 3.6M P2+); IS O.J. INNOCENT? THE MISSING EVIDENCE (1.9M P2+); HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA (1.9M P2+); SCOTT PETERSON: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY (1.7M P2+); SHATTERED (1.6M P2+); EVIL LIVES HERE (1.6M P2+) and VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1.5M P2+)

Investigation Discovery has outperformed its prior year in both prime and total day among P2+, HH, P25-54 and W25-54 for nine consecutive years - every year since its inception in 2008. January 27, 2018 marks ID's 10th anniversary.
2017 vs. 2016: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +10% (1.089M v. 990k)
HH: +9% (896k v. 820k)
P 25-54: +6% (440k v. 415k)
W 25-54: +7% (296k v. 276k)
P 18-49: +8% (345k v. 320k)
W 18-49: +10% (229k v. 208k)
2017 vs. 2016: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +8% (764k v. 706k)
HH: +8% (654k v. 605k)
P 25-54: +3% (340k v. 329k)
W 25-54: +3% (227k v. 220k)
P 18-49: +6% (273k v. 258k)
W 18-49: +7% (179k v. 167k)

Source: Nielsen via Multitrak, 12/28/15-12/31/17, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), Total Day (M-Su 6a-6a), Live+3 Day data, � Hr Program Based data, Ad-supported cable ranks in Prime exclude networks not programming full 8p-11p, Total Day ranks exclude networks not programming standard of 51% of Total Day.

ID Has Best August Ever; Wraps Month Ranked #1 for Both P25-54 and W25-54 Year-to-Date
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month of August.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] ID Has Best August Ever; Wraps Month Ranked #1 for both P25-54 and W25-54 Year-To-Date
Investigation Discovery (ID) wrapped up August as the #1 ad-supported cable network for total day delivery among both P25-54 and W25-54 on Live+3 Day viewing. For prime delivery year-to-date and in August, ID continued to hold a position as a top 5 ad-supported cable network among W25-54, and is now in the top 10 for P2+.

ID had its best August ever in prime and total day across all key demos, delivering more than 1M P2+ in prime. August 2017 marked 27 consecutive months of year-over-year prime delivery growth among P25-54. The network also continues to be sticky for viewers, holding onto the #1 spot in total day for length of tune in all of television; and the #1 spot in prime for length of tune in all of ad-supported television.

The premiere of ID's original series Shattered on Wednesday 8/23/17 at 10pm was the network's best series debut this summer (Jun-Aug '17) for P2+ (1.734M), HH (1.422M), P25-54 (771k), W25-54 (559k), P18-49 (650k) and W18-49 (466k). In addition, other strong programming premieres for August include Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (1.854 P2+); Drew Peterson: An American Murder Mystery (1.536 P2+); On the Case with Paula Zahn (1.479 P2+); and American Monster (1.425 P2+).
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)

P 2+: +14% (1.108 M v. 975k)
HH: +13% (909k v. 807k)
P 25-54: +9% (454k v. 415k)
W 25-54: +12% (307k v. 274k)
P 18-49: +13% (357k v. 317k)
W 18-49: +16% (237k v. 204k)
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +12% (774k v. 694k)
HH: +11% (661k v. 596k)
P 25-54: +6% (348k v. 328k)
W 25-54: +6% (233k v. 220k)
P 18-49: +11% (281k v. 253k)
W 18-49: +13% (185k v. 164k)
August '17 vs. August '16: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +17% (1.093 M v. 938k)
HH: +14% (885k v. 775k)
P 25-54: +15% (451k v. 392k)
W 25-54: +15% (306k v. 266k)
P 18-49: +19% (350k v. 295k)
W 18-49: +21% (236k v. 195k)
August '17 vs. August '16: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +11% (737k v. 664k)
HH: +9% (623k v. 570k)
P 25-54: +6% (333k v. 313k)
W 25-54: +7% (223k v. 208k)
P 18-49: +10% (267k v. 242k)
W 18-49: +14% (177k v. 155k)
Source: Nielsen, 12/26/16-8/27/17, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), Total Day (M-Su 6a-6a), Live+3 Day data, Program Based data. Ranks based on Ad-supported cable, excluding networks without at least 51% of Total Day and the entire daypart in Prime.

ID Ranks #1 for Both P25-54 and W25-54 Year-to-Date
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month of July.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] ID Ranks #1 For Both P25-54 and W25-54 Year-To-Date
Hitting yet another milestone in 2017, Investigation Discovery (ID) is now the #1 ad-supported cable network for total day delivery among both P25-54 and W25-54. ID also continues to be in the top 5 in prime for delivery among W25-54, and is now a top 10 network among P2+.

In July, ID was the #1 ad-supported cable network for total day delivery among both P25-54 (up five ranks from July 2016) and W25-54 (up one rank from July 2016). Overall, the month was ID's best July ever in prime and total day delivery for all key demos on Live+3 Day viewing, averaging more than 1 million viewers in prime for the month among P2+.

The top five programs contributing to ID's performance in July included ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN (1.487M P2+); AMERICAN MONSTER (1.448M P2+); THE PERFECT MURDER (1.362M P2+); MURDER BY NUMBERS (1.354M P2+); and I AM HOMICIDE (1.251 P2+).
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +13% (1.109 M v. 980k)
HH: +12% (912k v. 811k)
P 25-54: +9% (455k v. 418k)
M 25-54: +3% (148k v. 143k)
W 25-54: +11% (307k v. 276k)
P 18-49: +12% (358k v. 320k)
W 18-49: +16% (238k v. 205k)
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +11% (778k v. 698k)
HH: +11% (665k v. 600k)
P 25-54: +6% (350k v. 330k)
M 25-54: +6% (115k v. 109k)
W 25-54: +6% (235k v. 221k)
P 18-49: +11% (283k v. 254k)
W 18-49: +13% (186k v. 165k)
July '17 vs. July '16: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +15% (1.009 M v. 876k)
HH: +13% (829k v. 731k)
P 25-54: +8% (405k v. 374k)
M 25-54: +6% (133k v. 126k)
W 25-54: +10% (272k v. 248k)
P 18-49: +10% (309k v. 281k)
W 18-49: +13% (205k v. 182k)
July '17 vs. July '16: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
HH: +12% (624k v. 555k)
P 2+: +13% (728k v. 646k)
P 25-54: +7% (332k v. 311k)
M 25-54: +8% (110k v. 102k)
W 25-54: +6% (222k v. 209k)
P 18-49: +9% (260k v. 239k)
W 18-49: +10% (170k v. 155k)
Source: Nielsen, 12/31/07-7/30/17, L+3 Day data, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), Program Based data

Investigation Discovery Turns in Another Record-Breaking Month with Strong Double-Digit Prime Growth
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for the month of May.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] Investigation Discovery Turns In Another Record-Breaking Month With Strong Double-Digit Prime Growth

Earning its best May ever for prime delivery of P2+ (969k), HH (808k), P25-54 (408k), W25-54 (279k), P18-49 (322k) and W18-49 (216k), ID garnered the #1 spot for total day delivery of W25-54 in ad-supported cable and the #2 place for P25-54 for the month. YTD, ID is now the #5 ad-supported cable network for W25-54 and #10 network for total viewers (P2+) in prime.

Key drivers for the double-digit ratings growth in May included ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN (1.27M P2+); FEAR THY NEIGHBOR (1.2M); EVIL STEPMOTHERS (1.18M); DISAPPEARED (1.16M); SEE NO EVIL (1.15M); MURDER COMES TO TOWN (1.11M); SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH TONY HARRIS (1.1M) and REAL STORY WITH MARIA ELENA SALINAS (1M).

Gains for the month and YTD include:
May '17 vs. May '16: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +10% (969k v. 878k)
HH: +12% (808k v. 722k)
P 25-54: +6% (408k v. 384k)
W 25-54: +10% (279k v. 253k)
P 18-49: +12% (322k v. 288k)
W 18-49: +18% (216k v. 183k)
May '17 vs. May '16: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +11% (720k v. 646k)
HH: +11% (620k v. 557k)
P 25-54: +6% (335k v. 316k)
W 25-54: +6% (223k v. 211k)
P 18-49: +11% (270k v. 243k)
W 18-49: +12% (176k v. 157k)
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +14% (1.151M v. 1.011M)
HH: +13% (946k v. 835k)
P 25-54: +9% (473k v. 432k)
W 25-54: +13% (319k v. 283k)
P 18-49: +13% (374k v. 330k)
W 18-49: +18% (248k v. 211k)
2017 YTD vs. 2016 YTD: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +12% (799k v. 714k)
HH: +11% (683k v. 614k)
P 25-54: +6% (356k v. 337k)
W 25-54: +6% (239k v. 226k)
P 18-49: +12% (290k v. 259k)
W 18-49: +14% (191k v. 168k)

Source: Nielsen via Multitrak, 12/28/15-5/28/17, Prime (M-Su 8P-11P), Total Day (M-Su 6A-6A), Live+3 Day data, � Hr Program Based data.

"Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery" Breaks Series Records for True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Delivering More Than 3.6 Million Total Viewers
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for April 9-11.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] "CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY" BREAKS SERIES RECORDS FOR TRUE CRIME NETWORK INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY DELIVERING MORE THAN 3.6 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS

--Series Debut on Sunday, April 9th Ranked #1 in All of Television -Beating out CBS and NBC - During 10-11PM Timeslot for Delivery Among Key Demos--

America's leading true crime network, Investigation Discovery's (ID) limited series CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY was the network's best series debut ever on L+3 Day viewing, delivering 3.603M viewers P2+ for all three nights of the series (4/9/17-4/11/17). It was also the best delivery for an ID series among all other key demos, including HH (2.877M), P25-54 (1.879M), P18-49 (1.622M), W25-54 (1.231M), and W18-49 (1.058M).

The series debut episode of CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY on Sunday 4/9/17 ranked #1 in all of television during the 10p-11p timeslot - beating out broadcast networks CBS and NBC - for delivery among P25-54, W25-54, P18-49 and W18-49.

In addition, the Sunday 4/9/17 series debut broke ID's all-time record for best prime telecast ever and best series debut ever across all key demos, delivering more than 4 million total viewers P2+ (3.125M HH; 2.179M P25-54; 1.863M P18-49; 1.403M W254-54; 1.184M W18-49).

CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY is a comprehensive, 360 degree look into the investigation and subsequent 2011 trial of Casey Anthony for the murder of her daughter Caylee. Featuring new evidence, insight from those closest to the Anthony family, and never before seen footage of Casey, CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY is the definitive look at every angle of this heartbreaking case and whirlwind legal showdown. Exclusive interviewees featured in this three part series include Caylee's grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony, offering a unique look into the inner working of the Anthony family, Belvin Perry, Jr, the judge who presided over Casey's trial; Russ Huekler, an alternate juror who, among the other jurors, faced public scrutiny for the jury's decision to acquit Casey, Brad Conway, former attorney for George and Cindy Anthony; Jane Velez Mitchell, Diane Dimond and Beth Karas, both crime reporters and TV journalists who covered the trial from the ground; and other key investigators and legal experts who worked closely to the case.

CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICA MURDER MYSTERY is produced for Investigation Discovery by Weinstein Television, American Media, Inc., and Jupiter Entertainment with Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Patrick Reardon, Stephen Land, Allison Wallach, Matt Sprouse, David Pecker and Dylan Howard as Executive Producers. For Investigation Discovery, Pamela Deutsch is senior executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is Group President of Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel and Destination America.

About Weinstein Television
Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein. During Harvey and Bob's tenure at Miramax and TWC, they have received 351 Oscar nominations and won 82 Academy Awards. Weinstein Television boasts an active television production division which garnered twelve Emmy nominations in 2015. Weinstein Television produces the reality powerhouse Project Runway, with its spin-off series Project Runway All Stars, hosted by Alyssa Milano, Project Runway Jr, featuring supermodel Hannah Jeter and fashion critic Kelly Osbourne. Upcoming series include the business focused Fashion Inc. which premieres later this year on Lifetime, and the late night AMC talk show Geeking Out. Scripted series include John Fusco's Marco Polo with Netflix, which premiered its second season in July 2016, critically acclaimed miniseries War & Peace, which debuted on Lifetime, A&E and HISTORY in 2016, Scream with MTV, which premiered its second season in May 2016, Peaky Blinders with Netflix just aired its third season, and Julian Fellowes' Doctor Thorne with Amazon. Upcoming series include Stephen King's The Mist (a straight-to-series 10 episode order) for Spike TV, military drama Six (a straight-to-series 8 episode order) for HISTORY and animated series Spy Kids for Netflix (a multi season commitment).

About Jupiter Entertainment
Jupiter Entertainment is a full-service production company focused on creating successful, highly formatted TV series with great storytelling, compelling characters and high production values. For 20 years, Jupiter Entertainment has produced a variety of hit primetime series and specials across a wide range of genres including explosive docusoaps like Wild West Alaska (Animal Planet), long running series like Snapped (Oxygen) and hit series like Homicide Hunter (ID). Other recent credits include: Killer Couples, #Killerpost (Oxygen), Justice: By Any Means, Fatal Attraction (TV One) and National Enquirer Investigates (REELZ). Jupiter Entertainment currently operates offices in New York, NY and Knoxville, TN. Find out more about Jupiter Entertainment and its projects at www.jupiterent.com.

About American Media, Inc.
American Media, Inc. (AMI) owns and operates the leading print and digital celebrity and active lifestyle media brands in the United States. AMI's titles include National Enquirer, Star, OK!, Globe, National Examiner, Soap Opera Digest, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers. AMI also manages 10 different digital sites including RadarOnline.com, OKmagazine.com, MensFitness.com and MuscleandFitness.com. AMI's magazines have a combined total circulation of 2.1+ million and reach more than 37 million men and women each month. AMI's digital properties reach an average of 50 million unique visitors and over 350 million page views monthly.

About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading mystery-and-suspense network on television. From harrowing crimes and salacious scandals to the in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries behind these "real people, real stories", the "always revealing" network challenges our everyday understanding of culture, society and the human condition. One of our nation's fastest growing cable networks, ID delivers the highest-quality programming to 85 million U.S. households and is available in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD). For more information, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com, facebook.com/InvestigationDiscovery, or twitter.com/DiscoveryID. Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.
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Source: Nielsen via StarMedia Multitrak, 1/27/08-4/12/17, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), L3 data, Program Based data

America's Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery's Premiere of "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery" #1 in Cable Sunday Night
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for Sunday, April 9.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery] AMERICA'S LEADING TRUE CRIME NETWORK INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY'S PREMIERE OF "CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY" #1 IN CABLE SUNDAY NIGHT

--Three-Part Series Finale Premieres Tonight, April 11th at 10/9c--
With nearly 2.9M viewers tuning in (live + same day delivery), the world premiere of CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY on Investigation Discovery (ID) on Sunday night was #1 in ad-supported cable for delivery of P2+, HH, P25-54, W25-54, M25-54, P18-49 and W18-49 in its timeslot.

The debut of the three-part special on Sunday, April 9 from 10-11PM (ET) is now ID's best telecast and best series debut in network history, with the finale episode airing tonight at 10/9c with revealing interviews featuring Caylee Anthony's grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony.

CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY is a comprehensive, 360 degree look into the investigation and subsequent 2011 trial of Casey Anthony for the murder of her daughter Caylee. Featuring new evidence, insight from those closest to the Anthony family, and never before seen footage of Casey, CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY is the definitive look at every angle of this heartbreaking case and whirlwind legal showdown. Exclusive interviewees featured in this three part series include Caylee's grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony, offering a unique look into the inner working of the Anthony family, Belvin Perry, Jr, the judge who presided over Casey's trial; Russ Huekler, an alternate juror who, among the other jurors, faced public scrutiny for the jury's decision to acquit Casey, Brad Conway, former attorney for George and Cindy Anthony; Jane Velez Mitchell, Diane Dimond and Beth Karas, both crime reporters and TV journalists who covered the trial from the ground; and other key investigators and legal experts who worked closely to the case.

CASEY ANTHONY: AN AMERICA MURDER MYSTERY is produced for Investigation Discovery by Weinstein Television, American Media, Inc., and Jupiter Entertainment with Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Patrick Reardon, Stephen Land, Allison Wallach, Matt Sprouse, David Pecker and Dylan Howard as Executive Producers. For Investigation Discovery, Pamela Deutsch is senior executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is Group President of Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel and Destination America.

About Weinstein Television
Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein. During Harvey and Bob's tenure at Miramax and TWC, they have received 351 Oscar nominations and won 82 Academy Awards. Weinstein Television boasts an active television production division which garnered twelve Emmy nominations in 2015. Weinstein Television produces the reality powerhouse Project Runway, with its spin-off series Project Runway All Stars, hosted by Alyssa Milano, Project Runway Jr, featuring supermodel Hannah Jeter and fashion critic Kelly Osbourne. Upcoming series include the business focused Fashion Inc. which premieres later this year on Lifetime, and the late night AMC talk show Geeking Out. Scripted series include John Fusco's Marco Polo with Netflix, which premiered its second season in July 2016, critically acclaimed miniseries War & Peace, which debuted on Lifetime, A&E and HISTORY in 2016, Scream with MTV, which premiered its second season in May 2016, Peaky Blinders with Netflix just aired its third season, and Julian Fellowes' Doctor Thorne with Amazon. Upcoming series include Stephen King's The Mist (a straight-to-series 10 episode order) for Spike TV, military drama Six (a straight-to-series 8 episode order) for HISTORY and animated series Spy Kids for Netflix (a multi season commitment).

About Jupiter Entertainment
Jupiter Entertainment is a full-service production company focused on creating successful, highly formatted TV series with great storytelling, compelling characters and high production values. For 20 years, Jupiter Entertainment has produced a variety of hit primetime series and specials across a wide range of genres including explosive docusoaps like Wild West Alaska (Animal Planet), long running series like Snapped (Oxygen) and hit series like Homicide Hunter (ID). Other recent credits include: Killer Couples, #Killerpost (Oxygen), Justice: By Any Means, Fatal Attraction (TV One) and National Enquirer Investigates (REELZ). Jupiter Entertainment currently operates offices in New York, NY and Knoxville, TN. Find out more about Jupiter Entertainment and its projects at www.jupiterent.com.

About American Media, Inc.
American Media, Inc. (AMI) owns and operates the leading print and digital celebrity and active lifestyle media brands in the United States. AMI's titles include National Enquirer, Star, OK!, Globe, National Examiner, Soap Opera Digest, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers. AMI also manages 10 different digital sites including RadarOnline.com, OKmagazine.com, MensFitness.com and MuscleandFitness.com. AMI's magazines have a combined total circulation of 2.1+ million and reach more than 37 million men and women each month. AMI's digital properties reach an average of 50 million unique visitors and over 350 million page views monthly.

About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading mystery-and-suspense network on television. From harrowing crimes and salacious scandals to the in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries behind these "real people, real stories", the "always revealing" network challenges our everyday understanding of culture, society and the human condition. One of our nation's fastest growing cable networks, ID delivers the highest-quality programming to 85 million U.S. households and is available in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD). For more information, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com, facebook.com/InvestigationDiscovery, or twitter.com/DiscoveryID. Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.
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Source: Nielsen, 1/27/08-4/9/17, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p), L+SD data, Program Based data

Investigation Discovery Closes 1Q 2017 as Top Five Network in Prime for W25-54 and Holds Onto #1 Spot in Demo for Total Day
Investigation Discovery spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
    
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY CLOSES 1Q 2017 AS TOP FIVE NETWORK IN PRIME FOR W25-54 AND HOLDS ONTO #1 SPOT IN DEMO FOR TOTAL DAY

America's leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) closed out the first quarter of 2017 as the #5 network in prime delivery of W25-54 in ad-supported cable, and held onto its coveted spot as the #1 network in for total day delivery of W25-54 on Live+3 Day viewing. Among P25-54, ID ranked #2 for total day delivery, behind only ESPN.

ID achieved its best first quarter and best March in network history for prime and total day delivery among all key demos, including P2+, HH, P254-54, W25-54, P18-49 and W18-49. 1Q 2017 marked 33 consecutive quarters of year-over-year prime delivery growth among P2+.

Programming drivers for this growth included the special, IS O.J. INNOCENT: THE MISSING EVIDENCE as well as ID's hit series, HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA, each of which averaged nearly 2 million total viewers this quarter. Other ID series and specials that averaged more than 1.5 million P2+ in 1Q 2017 include: PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES (1.617M P2+); MURDER IN LEHIGH VALLEY: KEITH MORRISON INVESTIGATES (1.606M P2+); DISAPPEARED (1.604M P2+); EVIL LIVES HERE (1.603M P2+); and MURDER CALLS (1.525M P2+).

ID continued its reign as the #1 network in total day length of tune in all of television for both P25-54 and W25-54, a record it has maintained for five straight years. ID was also #1 in prime length of tune in all of ad-supported cable.

1Q17 vs. 1Q16: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +11% (1.205M v. 1.087M)
HH: +10% (990k v. 898k)
P 25-54: +6% (487k v. 459k)
W 25-54: +10% (330k v. 301k)
P 18-49: +9% (385k v .353k)
W 18-49: +13% (256k v. 226k)
1Q17 vs. 1Q16: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +11% (835k v. 755k)
HH: +10% (711k v. 647k)
P 25-54: +5% (368k v. 351k)
W 25-54: +6% (248k v. 235k)
P 18-49: +11% (301k v. 270k)
W 18-49: +13% (199k v. 176k)
March '17 vs. March '16: Primetime Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +15% (1.167M v. 1.016M)
HH: +14% (961k v. 845k)
P 25-54: +9% (471k v. 432k)
W 25-54: +12% (316k v. 282k)
P 18-49: +12% (371k v. 331k)
W 18-49: +16% (245k v. 212k)
March '17 vs. March '16: Total Day Delivery (L+3 Day data)
P 2+: +13% (810k v. 715k)
HH: +13% (694k v. 615k)
P 25-54: +5% (353k v. 337k)
W 25-54: +6% (238k v. 224k)
P 18-49: +13% (289k v. 256k)
W 18-49: +16% (192k v. 166k)

Source: Nielsen, 12/26/16-3/26/17, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p) Total Day (M-Su 6a-6a), L+3 Day data, Impressions/Delivery (000), � Hr Program Based data, Ad-supported cable, Prime ranks excluding networks not programming all Primetime, Total Day ranks exclude networks not programming at least 51% of Total Day. 33 consecutive quarters of year-over-year primetime P2+ gains based on L+3 time period based data (12/31/07-3/26/17). Length of Tune = Live data, 12/26/11-3/26/16 pulled quarterly, P25-54, W25-54. #1 length of tune in Prime for P25-54 and W25-54 excludes kids networks (Nick Jr).


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