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David M. Zaslav (born January 15, 1960) is the president and chief executive officer of Discovery Inc., a position he has held since January 2007. Most recently under Zaslav, Discovery acquired Scripps Networks Interactive, in a transaction which closed in March 2018. He was previously an executive at NBCUniversal. Indeed, after the Discovery and Scripps deal, Zaslav promised to wring $350 million in synergies from the business, but by the time the integration was done, the Discovery boss had cut his way to $1 billion. In media news today, an AP reporter spars with the State Departments Ned Price over allegations on Russia, a report claims that Jeff Zucker and Allison Gollust gave Andrew Cuomo COVID talking points to combat Trump, and an MSNBC broadcast gets interrupted by a Lets Go Brandon flag. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. If the medium controls the message, then we are asking these questions to make out your character, media owners. There will once again be parties and stars and perhaps arguments. That was down from the $45.8 million that Zaslav pulled in the pr His backers have praised him for keeping his average cost of content to about $400,000 an hour while his rivals now spend $5 million and more. All rights reserved. Zaslav wooed Scripps CEO Ken Lowe for a decade before consummating the $14.6 billion deal in 2018. Zaslavs battles will be more expensive. Discovery, to be sure, funded Otter Dynasty, not Game of Thrones. Brooklyn-born Zaslav attended high school in Rockland County, where he was captain of the tennis team. It is intended to be the backbone of our civilization and functioning governance. The development comes as the presumptive Democratic nominee has expanded his lead in the polls over President Donald Trump. One Warner executive told friends that Zaslav's unexpected arrival would bring structure and order versus the "move-fast and break things" style of the WarnerMedia's current chief executive, Jason Kilar, whose future with the company is still unclear. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, They credited the CEO with safeguarding the companys financial performance during difficult and rapidly changing economic times and growing its direct-to-consumer business. The parties spilled onto the beach and ended with fireworks and shark-shaped cake made by the "Cake Boss.". "He's masterful at presenting himself as an aw-shucks guy from Rockland County, but underneath in the middle of a deal he's more aggressive than one of the great whites on 'Shark Week,'" said a friend. The Cook Political Report marks six Republican-held Senate seats in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Montana and North Carolina as toss ups. To figure this out, we are in desperate need of a real-time database for super PAC spending,along with transparency on which media and platform owners fund lobbyists. Only 14.5% of the 412 owners, executives, board members and investors had given to individual candidates, traditional PACs or super PACs from January 2020 to August 2021, as trackedby the FEC. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Raising the corporate tax rate is not exactly conducive to growing revenue or earnings," Eberhart said. Those two tend to split viewers, and Fox News is regularly No. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Running WarnerMedia's top-tier assets like HBO and spending big on movies and shows is a far different game from the unscripted business that's Discovery's bread and butter. But Zaslav is likely to get at least a warm initial reception. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. As Trump and other Republicans slide in the polls, the idea that taxes could go up under a Democratic administration and Congress has forced wealthy GOP donors off the sidelines. The combined company, worth $120 billion in enterprise value, would unite Discovery with AT&T's WarnerMedia, home to CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. A person familiar with the deal told Insider that AT&T didn't consider Comcast a viable partner because it was likely to be a slow-moving conversation, held up by thorny regulatory issues. Zaslav also oversaw NBCUniversal's interests in A&E, The History Channel, The Biography Channel, National Geographic International, the Sundance Channel and TiVo. Fox News positions itself as a conservative-leaning network, serving those on the political right. Before her recent spending spree, Catz had given very few political contributions this cycle. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, whose media giant is set to close itsmerger with CNNs owner WarnerMediathis spring, made the surprise remark during a discussion about the networks future days after theabrupt resignation of the networks president, Jeff Zucker. While Kernen did not clarify his comments, he went on to say that he sees sports as being on the right side of the Discovery portfolio. David Michael Zaslav (born January 15, 1960)[1] is an American media executive who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Warner Bros. offers FT membership to read for free. [35][36] Zaslav's executive compensation package includes an annual salary of $3 million with an annual $22 million bonus. Discovery executives are treating Zuckersunexpected exit as a fresh startfor CNN, according to the networks own media reporter, Brian Stelter. Warner Bros. Afsaneh Beschloss, NPR Board of Directors, gave $614,300. During Thursdays meeting, Zaslav warned that staff reductions were likely as he continued to remove layers of management and combines jobs. Journalism is not meant to be public relations for political parties. His well-documented views were notsecret. Zaslav, known for delivering fast yes or nos to business partners, would be able to move ahead with speed. His reputation for speed gave Discovery an edge over Comcast as a merger partner. They are doing that, and there's still time," Eberhart said. Safra Catz, the CEO of Oracle, gave $125,000 in May to the Trump Victory committee, a joint fundraising operation between the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee. In an interview on CNBC Friday, Discovery CEO David Zaslav, as part of an assessment of his brands portfolio, took stock of CNNs place in the public consciousness and said this: CNBC host Joe Kernen immediately seized on the comment. Man, you werent kidding, Kernen said, also laughing. She also wrote a $46,100 check to the McCarthy Victory Fund in June. And then were the leader in news to the left, Zaslav told CNBC on Friday. Despite the increased support from CEOs, Biden and the Democratic National Committee outraised their opponents in the second quarter. Most importantly, they're already global. AT&T CEO John Stankey, who oversees WarnerMedia, has been focused on the merger with Discovery, and is thought to be disinterested in any aspect of the CNN operation. This story has been shared 108,510 times. Discovery in April 2022. David Zaslav, who led the merger with CNN and Discovery, donated over $240,000. You may change or cancel your subscription or trial at any time online. Barr also said Zaslav did not give an answer when asked about current CNN boss Jeff Zuckers future at the soon-to-be combined company. Zaslav needs the house as badly as it needs Zaslav. Having pulled off the media coup of the decade, the energetic executive will preside over the Warner-Discovery group. Susan Wojcicki, a major donor to Wikipedia and CEO of YouTube,donated only $8,000through Google Netpac. Hilton Howell of Gray Television gave $17,600. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Discovery, Inc.). Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. David Zaslav Sees Opportunity Amid Industry Turmoil as Moguls Convene in Sun Valley Warner Bros. [16], Zaslav joined NBC in 1989. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [22] Zaslav instigated a shift in strategy by the company, aiming to see itself as a "content company" rather than a "cable company" by bolstering its main networks (such as its namesake Discovery Channel) as multi-platform brands. See an updated version of our story below. Listen to a portion New York (CNN Business)Discovery ( DISCA) CEO David Zaslav praised CNN on Friday and said "news is going to be really critical" to the future of the soon to be combined Warner Bros. Discovery, despite the sudden ouster of CNN boss Jeff Zucker earlier this week. Zaslav is also known as a CEO who keeps a tight rein on programming costs. Biden has said he wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% from 21%. or It's unclear which political direction Discovery CEO David Zaslav wants to take the network in. [3][4][5] He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and president of Discovery, Inc. beginning on November 16, 2006 and ending on April 8, 2022, when it was merged with WarnerMedia. The new entity will inherit the biggest share of cable viewers in the U.S., accounting for 29% of viewing time. Domestically, HBO Max and HBO have a combined 45.2 million subscribers. David Zaslav has been enjoying a stock runup after Wall Street analysts expressed increased optimism about Warner Bros. "It's the only media company that I've worked with in the last two decades where building a unified global presence was a core part of the strategy," said Joe Ravitch, co-founder of Raine, the media-focused merchant bank. Zaslav is also one of the highest-paid CEOs in media history. Zaslav is on the board of Mexican programming giant Televisa, now merging with Univision. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, whose media giant is set to close its merger with CNNs owner WarnerMedia this spring, made the surprise remark during a The parties within its walls were glitzy, the arguments were epic and the scandals provided perfect gossip fuel. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Zaslav is expected to name Zuckers permanent replacement when the merger closes. We need radical transparency from media and social media platforms on which politicians, super PACs and lobbyists they fund. When Discovery assumes control of CNN, Zaslav will have a key decision to make right out of the box as it will have to replace newly-resigned CNN chief Jeff Zucker. Did you say to the left? Kernan said, before taking back the question, saying he probably shouldnt have said that.. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There are just under 100 days until Election Day. Not long ago when he dropped by his new home he ordered some changes: Michael Smith, Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue, gave $6,000. But storm clouds were on the horizon. Zaslav and other Discovery brass reportedly heard about the resignation just hours before it happened. And when asked about the future of cable, the former protector of the cable bundle acknowledged that the medium is declining, but believes it will still stick around a lot longer than people think.. Then, sheepishly taking back his question, Kernen said, that was an aside. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Zaslav didnt clarify in response, and it immediatelywent viral on social media, where users pointed to it as an acknowledgement that CNN leans left politically. David Zaslav, the Discovery Inc. chief executive who has catapulted himself to the top of the media world through a wave of deal-making, will lead a new venture "He had an incredible knack for developing strong relationships. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Under Zuckers leadership, CNN cultivated an antagonistic relationship with former President Donald Trump and other prominent conservatives. His salary remained locked at $3 million. Zucker and Trump were friends in the 2000s as they teamed up on the wildly popular NBC reality show "The Apprentice," but they became bitter political enemies as Trump took over the Republican Party beginning in 2015 and romped to the White House. Farris Wilks, investor in the Daily Wire, gave $416,800 to Trump Victory and Club for Growth Action. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Jeff Zucker is considered to be the person responsible for the CNNs shift away from the nonpartisan outlet it was before his tenure. Talk to David about European or Latin American TV, and he knows the details and the people there." Dan Eberhart, a longtime prominent Republican donor, told CNBC he senses that wealthy financiers are going to start lining up behind Trump. In his New York days, Zaslav liked friends like Ron Perelman, Lorne Michaels and Jeff Zucker to hang at his Hamptons parties. Other notable S&P 500 CEO contributions to Republican led groups in the second quarter include Robert Bradway, the chief executive of biopharmaceutical company Amgen; Daniel Amos, the CEO of insurance giant Aflac; and Gregory Brown, the CEO of Motorola Solutions. We want to hear from you. "How many people survive after a merger? James Murdoch, who left the family Fox News business, donated over $2.25 million. He was granted no options. Without it, journalists and society dont stand a chance to hold them accountable when the coverage is of disrepute. Later in the CNBC interview, Zaslav referred to growth on the right side of the company, which he described as including WarnerMedia-owned HBO and a growing portfolio of sports rights. 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People helping raise money for these Republican organizations told CNBC that the idea of taxes going up has struck a nerve with GOP donors and forced them off the sidelines after being largely absent throughout the 2020 election cycle. "From my perspective, news is going to be a critical element," Zaslav said. His 2020 pay was $37 million, and the WarnerMedia deal would entitle him to some 14.8 million in options, worth $190 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. That cycle, which covers contributions made in 2019, shows Zaslav contributed small sums to one Republican and three Democrats. They received collectively more than $3 billion ($3,427,543,995) in the 2019-20 presidential election cycle and showed independent expenditures of more than $2.1 billion. But times have changed. Why would they go anywhere else? USA TODAY's opinionnewsletter:Get the best insights and analysis delivered to your inbox. [33], Under his leadership, Discovery began trading as a public company in 2008, became a Fortune 500 company in 2014 and acquired Scripps Networks Interactive in 2018. The COVID-19 virus had accelerated cord-cutting that's causing cable TV channels to lose subscribers. Last November, Zaslav told Deadline that he would take a hands-on approach at CNN and other WarnerMedia properties. The boss ofCNNs new parent companysaid on Friday the network was the leader in news to the left but his communications team soon scrambled to walk back the frank admission, insisting he wasnt talking about politics. Senator from Idaho Jim Risch, amounted to a total of $5,600. "Plus, David actually shows up. Zaslavs comment drew a surprised response from CNBC host Joe Kernan, who wondered aloud if it was a reference to CNNs ideological bent. Zaslav had a hand in the launch of MSNBC, another left-leaning network, during his time as an NBC executive. Last year, Zaslav vowed to take a hands-on role in the operations of CNN. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. When Discovery assumes control of CNN, Zaslav will have a key decision to make right out of the box as it will have to replace newly-resigned CNN chief Jeff Zucker. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. She owns The Atlantic, could still be the largest shareholder of Disney/ABCand funds many digital news nonprofits through the American Journalism Project, which her Emerson Collective helped to create. We want to hear from you! You couldn't say that about a lot of other American CEOs. Discovery in April 2022. [52], Zaslav lives in New York City with his wife Pam and the couple has three children. That leaves $1 billion unaccounted for. Zaslav had a hand in the launch of MSNBC, another left-leaning network, during his time as an NBC executive. The Discovery CEO also took aim at Fox News, describing the conservative outlet as much more of an advocacy network than a news network. I think overall wed probably be better off if we just had news networks in America, Zaslav said. Super PACs have the freedom to report only twice a year, so there may be more to come. Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar executives give to the National Association of Broadcasters. His responsibilities extended to Bravo, CNBC World, SCI FI, ShopNBC, Sleuth, Telemundo, Telemundo Puerto Rico, mun2, Trio, Universal HD, USA Network, NBC Weather Plus and the Olympics on cable. Of the top 10 political donors among S&P 500 CEOs, a majority gave big to GOP groups in the second quarter, according to data from the Center for Responsive Politics. The results were surprising. S. I. 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Oprah Winfrey is a great example of someone who the world wanted to do business with, but David had an incredible knack for making people want to work with him," said his former boss Tom Rogers, who was president of NBC Cable where Zaslav was head of distribution and new media. With Democratic voters po- turnout to overcome any po- week, spent Monday and Tues- by the parties. According to OpenSecrets, an independent nonprofit that tracks money in U.S. politics, as of last week, 2,276 groups organized as super PACs have reported their numbers. It raises the question: Does super PAC funding, often with a hefty and opaque line-item labeled media spend,fund some of these outlets? David Zaslav, Discovery's CEO, will lead the combined Discovery-WarnerMedia. The names of the super PACs (Win Red, Dirt Road, Fair Fight, Follow the North Star, Security is Strength) are almost comical, even if the totals are gobsmacking. Zaslav interrupted, "John is going to be a board member of this company, and I am the operating--," before Kernen spoke over him asking if he had anything to do with Zuckers exit. I probably shouldnt have said that.. The Bloomberg, Powell Jobsand even Murdoch setups are now bizarrely comforting: At least we know where they stand, and the money is domestic. Market data provided by Factset. "After Biden released his economic plan, I would expect CEO donations to President Trump to accelerate. AT&T Inc., agreed to merge its WarnerMedia division with Discovery Communications Inc., creating a streaming giant to compete with Walt Disney Co.'s Disney+ and Netflix. And even as Zaslav prepped the launch of streaming service Discovery+, which now has 15 million subscribers, he had thoughts about whether to suggest bundling Discovery with Disney, according to a person familiar with talks. Zaslav's executive compensation package includes an annual salary of $3 million with an annual $22 million bonus. Transparency matters. She has written extensively about the news media. Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has also been close to the president and was one of the donors advising Trump at the start of the pandemic. [6][7], Zaslav was born to a Polish and Ukrainian Jewish family[8][9][10][11] in Brooklyn, New York. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Of those donations, $1 million went to America First Action, a pro-Trump super PAC. No surprise, Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan collectivelygave over $2.5 million, mostly to Republicans. David Zaslav is a talented and driven man who understands change. Discovery CEO David Zaslav praised CNN on Friday and said news is going to be really critical to the future of the soon to be combined Warner Bros. Our system is awash in billions of political dollars. Story tips can be sent tobrian.flood@fox.comand on Twitter: @briansflood. The public reason given was that Zucker didn't disclose a sexual relationship with CNN executive Allison Gollust, which immediately raised eyebrows as their relationship was widely known. : Holiday cookies Sprecher also gave at least $106,500 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the official campaign arm of Republicans running for Senate seats. Zaslav, 61, his wife Pam, and his adult children, mingled with TV and movie industry friends, Page Six, CNBC and Fox News anchors, plastic surgeons, and interior designers. Henry Kravis and George Roberts, owners of Business Insider and the German news empire Axel Springer and who recently purchased Politico and co-founded KKR Private Equity, collectively gave over $1.2 million. "Sometimes it is difficult for his staff to keep up with his expectationsbut this is characteristic of a good leader who is on a mission," Discovery founder John Hendricks said of Zaslav. The merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery is reportedly set to be completed early in the spring. Zaslav wondered how he would stack up against the likes of Netflix and Disney without more content and if he would be forced to sell if he couldn't get bigger to compete with those companies, with their seemingly bottomless pockets. Over the years, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, and Harry Connick Jr. performed for an A-List crowd that included Jamie Dimon, Oprah Winfrey, Ron Howard, and tennis star Boris Becker, to name a few. That was down from the $45.8 million that Zaslav pulled in the previous year and significantly down from the massive $129.4 million in compensation that the Discovery chief earned in 2018, which included the value of stock options that amounted to more than $100 million as part of a new employment contract. Definitely to the left. "Who do they want managing the economy: Trump (Mnuchin, Powell, Kudlow) or Biden (Bernie, Warren and AOC)?," Bailey said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We support credit card, debit card and PayPal payments. David Zaslav, Hollywoods new mogul. A Discovery spokesperson told the Post that Zaslav didnt finish his thought, adding that he uses the phrase to organize his conversations around Discoverys business. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Add to that the billions of dollars from super PACsused to fund political content pushed by new digital channels and influencers. According to campaignmoney.com, during the 2020 election cycle Zaslav donated $124,250 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee out of his total $253,250 in political donations. Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the Settings & Account section. 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