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SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications has upped Robert S. Scanlon to executive VP and general manager of Velocity and automotive content.<\/p>\n

In this role, Scanlon will lead the programming, development, production, marketing and communications for Velocity, and is charged with developing automotive content globally for Discovery Communications. Scanlon will continue reporting to Marjorie Kaplan, the president of content for Discovery Networks International.<\/p>\n

Scanlon was previously general manager of Velocity and automotive content. Before joining the network Velocity, he served as VP in the Discovery Communications Emerging Networks Group, where his responsibilities included program development and production for Military Channel and HD Theater.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always thought of Bob as the quintessential \u2018Velocity Man,\u2019\u201d said Kaplan. \u201cHe\u2019s the ultimate representative of the brand. Beyond that, Bob is an outstanding creative, strategic leader whose vision, knowledge of and passion for cars are the critical parts driving Velocity\u2019s growth engine. I\u2019m excited to continue partnering with him in bringing Velocity to audiences worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBob has built a special network in Velocity that has grown substantially, and nurtures a very passionate, loyal group of super fans as their number one destination for car content,\u201d added David Zaslav, the president and CEO of Discovery Communications. \u201cWe\u2019re approaching Velocity\u2019s five year anniversary this October, and I look forward to seeing what Bob and his terrific team do over the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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