SESAC Inks Deal with Discovery Communications, LLC

Performing rights organization SESAC has inked a two-year licensing deal with Discovery Communications, LLC. The new deal will authorize the network’s access to SESAC’s repertoire for its numerous channels and programs.

The Discovery Communications, LLC networks encompass a range of channels including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, Military Channel, Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Fit & Health and features a variety of reality and true crime programs including Who the Bleep Did I Marry, Stolen Voices/Buried Secrets, Nightmare Next Door, Say Yes To The Dress, Cake Boss and Moonshiners.

“SESAC is thrilled to announce this agreement with Discovery Communications, LLC,” said Deborah Houghton, SESAC’s Vice President, Cable. “This will provide Discovery Communications, LLC with the brilliantly diverse repertoires of SESAC’s songwriters and composers while offering our affiliates a host of new and exciting opportunities. While working on this mutually beneficial deal, we were delighted with the high level of knowledge and professionalism of the Discovery Communications, LLC executives and we look forward to a long and productive relationship.”