In 2015: "Zaslav (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Zaslav), surveying the industry, argues that Discovery (https://corporate.discovery.com/leadership/david-m-zaslav/), with its low programming (https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/wepm4w/comment/iipytyn/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) cost and recognizable brands, has the best blend of them all. Scripted drama? Please. “It’s like a kids’ soccer game–everyone saw something that worked and started chasing the ball. It’s way too expensive (https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/david-zaslav-hbo-max-warner-bros-discovery-batgirl/).” :rolleyes:

https://time.com/3768613/david-zaslav-the-cable-boss/

In 2020: "Scripted Has Had Its Moment, This Is Our Time"

https://deadline.com/2020/12/discovery-ceo-david-zaslav-scripted-has-had-its-moment-this-is-our-time-sees-verizon-driving-streaming-subs-in-u-s-back-to-back-olympics-in-europe-1234651669/