He solidified his rise to the top of his father’s media empire on Thursday.
Category: News and News Media
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How Rupert Murdoch Built His Media Empire
Over seven decades, the Australian-born magnate compiled an array of news outlets, book publishers, and film and television properties into a global behemoth.
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Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards
The move leaves his son Lachlan as the sole executive in charge of the global media empire.
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Max to Stream Pro Sports Starting in October
Media companies are racing to figure out how to merge live sporting events with their popular but still cash-bleeding streaming services.
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Jann Wenner Removed From Rock Hall Board After Interview
The Rolling Stone co-founder’s exit comes a day after The New York Times published an interview in which he made widely criticized comments.
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Gannett Is Looking for a Taylor Swift Reporter
Newspapers rarely assign a reporter to cover a single artist. But Swift is a cultural force whose tour continues breaking records.
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Fox Sued by New York City Pension Funds Over Election Falsehoods
The funds accuse the Fox Corporation board of neglecting its responsibility to shareholders by leaving the company open to defamation lawsuits.
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N.F.L. Reporter Files Racial Discrimination Claim Against the League After Dismissal
Jim Trotter said his contract with the NFL Network was not renewed after he challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on pro football’s commitment to diversity.
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Philanthropies Pledge $500 Million to Address Crisis in Local News
The effort, spearheaded by the MacArthur Foundation, will give grants to support newsrooms and start-ups as concern grows over the rapid disappearance of local news outlets.
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CNN Names Mark Thompson Its Next Chief Executive
Mr. Thompson, who oversaw a period of growth at The New York Times, will lead the network during a pivotal period.
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CNN Is Expected to Pick Mark Thompson as Next Leader
Mr. Thompson, who helped revitalize The New York Times, will take over at a pivotal moment for the news network.
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Jamila Robinson Is Named Next Editor of Bon Appétit Magazine
A veteran journalist, she joins from The Philadelphia Inquirer.