[Satellite Today 06-25-09] The Discovery Channel was found to be the most important element of enjoyment for the total adult audience of satellite service subscribers, according to results of the 2009 Beta Research Satellite Dish Subscriber Study, released June 24. 
    The research study polled respondents having viewed the network in the past 12 months. Discovery Channel has won this standing with Beta Research for 14 years in a row.
    Discover Channel network partners also fared well in the 2009 survey. The Military Channel ranked as the number one mid-sized network mentioned as a favorite channel among men and Animal Planet ranks number one in satisfaction among females, the report said.