or redistributed. The executive who is soon to take over CNN appeared to make a candid admission about where he sees the network. Edward Atsinger, a leading evangelical and co-founder of conservative Townhall Media,gave about $30,000. He's also known for squeezing costs out of operations, which could concern WarnerMedia employees who've already been through years of restructuring under AT&T. 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. Dan Eberhart, a longtime prominent Republican donor, told CNBC he senses that wealthy financiers are going to start lining up behind Trump. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Farris Wilks, investor in the Daily Wire, gave $416,800 to Trump Victory and Club for Growth Action. In a digital age, there are many new ways to influence. Zucker's leadership of CNN since 2013 saw the network lurch farther to the left, particularly after the political rise of former President Donald Trump. met 98.2% of his quantitative goals and 100% of his qualitative goals. 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. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Despite the high energy, any display of incivility would result in banishment the towns most prominent attorney was permanently exiled for shoving his date. Did you say to the left? Kernan said, before taking back the question, saying he probably shouldnt have said that.. Why would they go anywhere else? President and CEO, Discovery David Zaslav speaks onstage during the Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Were running our business," Zaslav said. 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No surprise, Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan collectivelygave over $2.5 million, mostly to Republicans. 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. Only 60 people in media leadership had donated more than$2,000 to a political candidate since 2019. Discovery, to be sure, funded Otter Dynasty, not Game of Thrones. Domestically, HBO Max and HBO have a combined 45.2 million subscribers. Craig Newmark has donated close to $100 million to journalism schools, content moderation research, new digital media outletsand journalists, as have Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, and big foundations like the Knight Foundation, Heritage Foundation, Open Markets Instituteand Pierre Omidyars Democracy Fund. [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. (CNBC Screenshot). Roy Bailey, a Texas businessman who is leading fundraising efforts for the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee, explained that business leaders he speaks with says there is a concern that Biden will be influenced by more progressive leaders, such as as Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if he became president. The results were surprising. Zaslav is on the board of Mexican programming giant Televisa, now merging with Univision. What investors need to know about Biden's economic vision. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Zaslav spearheaded the transaction between AT&T and Discovery to combine with WarnerMedia and create the combined Warner Bros. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Discovery, NOW WATCH: Customers expect CEOs to take action against climate change now more than ever, Unilever executive says, would unite Discovery with AT&T's WarnerMedia, which could concern WarnerMedia employees, "move-fast and break things" style of the WarnerMedia's current chief executive, Jason Kilar. Not long ago when he dropped by his new home he ordered some changes: Michael Smith, 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. 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. "I, and we as a company, we are a fighter for news. Zucker abruptly resigned this week after admitting he failed to properly disclose his relationship with another senior executive, CNN chief marketing officer Allison Gollust. CNNs political stance is a source of frequent scrutiny in the news industry. USA TODAY's opinionnewsletter:Get the best insights and analysis delivered to your inbox. And then were the leader in news to the left, Zaslav told CNBC on Friday. Other top-paid Discovery executives included Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels, who earned $6.9 million in total compensation, down from the $7.4 million he earned in 2019. David Zaslav, Discovery's CEO, will lead the combined Discovery-WarnerMedia. CEO David Zaslav has quickly put his stamp on Warner Bros. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. We want to hear from you! He's unsentimental and quick to rotate executives if they are not performing, though his key aides have been with him for years. + That cycle, which covers contributions made in 2019, shows Zaslav contributed small sums to one Republican and three Democrats. Discovery CEO David Zaslav addressed the companys controversial decision this week to cancel releases for Batgirl and Scoob! Most importantly, they're already global. All rights reserved. [17] As president of Cable and Domestic TV and New Media Distribution, he oversaw content distribution to all forms of TV, negotiated for cable and satellite carriage of NBCUniversal networks and forged media partnerships.[18][19]. Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue, gave $6,000. 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. But storm clouds were on the horizon. The Discovery Channel started in 1985 with a documentary about the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. A Wall Street financial advisory firm recently told their clients they don't expect Biden to lean too far to the left as the policy recommendations put together by allies of Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders didn't, they say, have many progressive ideas. 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. Correction: Mediaite has learned Zaslav was referring to the left side of the Discovery portfolio, not the left side of the political aisle. Discovery, weighing in on content, forcing out executives and cutting costly projects like CNN+ while schmoozing with top Hollywood talent. Zaslavs comment drew a surprised response from CNBC host Joe Kernan, who wondered aloud if it was a reference to CNNs ideological bent. 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James Zelter, co-president and CIO of Apollo Global Management that owns Yahoo News, gave $35,900 to Republicansand $25,200 to Democrats. 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. Zaslav earned a BS degree from Binghamton University. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Brooklyn-born Zaslav attended high school in Rockland County, where he was captain of the tennis team. Hilton Howell of Gray Television gave $17,600. David Zaslav, who led the merger with CNN and Discovery, donated over $240,000. To sustain that position, Zaslav will have to drastically readjust his spending habits. Legal Statement. "Jeff is a good friend of mine, I cant speak to this issue, we dont own the company yet," Zaslav said. CNN, which has struggled to attract viewers during the Biden era,is part of the deal and many industry observers felt the decision to revert to more straight news began this week when Zucker was forced out. Zaslav's executive compensation package includes an annual salary of $3 million with an annual $22 million bonus. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The combination has promised $3 billion in synergies. Definitely to the left, Kernen said. Zaslav is on the board of Mexican programming giant Televisa, now merging with Univision. During Thursdays meeting, Zaslav warned that staff reductions were likely as he continued to remove layers of management and combines jobs. Did you say to the left?. Pamela Wasserstein, owner of Vox and New York magazine, gave $8,100. 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. Zaslav made a similar remark during an AT&T and Discovery joint news conference in May 2021, describing the left side of the joint company as everything other than the content. He doesn't.". They credited the CEO with safeguarding the companys financial performance during difficult and rapidly changing economic times and growing its direct-to-consumer business. For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the Settings & Account section. 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. But not disclosing a consensual relationship rarely results in the defenestration of a network president. Pre-pandemic, David Zaslav's end-of-summer parties in the Hamptons were a legendary networking event for anyone in media. [9][10][47] In 2012, he received the Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award from the UJA-Federation of New York[48] which honors people of vision, energy and sustained achievement in the entertainment, media and communications industries. [12] At the age of 8, he moved to Rockland County where he graduated from Ramapo High School. Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the Settings & Account section. Now he will oversee WarnerMedia. Get the best insights and analysis delivered to your inbox, 2,276 groups organized as super PACs have reported, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. George Soros, a major donor to Wikipediawho funds many new digital media outlets through his Open Society Foundation (see our nonprofit U.S. Media Index), gave $3,679,800. 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. [45] He also is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Paley Center for Media and the Mt. His corporate boss, Charles Bluhdorn, facing him in his screening room, shouted that public companies could not dabble in porn. He then decided to re-run the films. Despite the increased support from CEOs, Biden and the Democratic National Committee outraised their opponents in the second quarter. A web of other forces have been reported as influential in the demise of his CNN career: WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar, who currently oversees CNN, was said not to be a fan of Zuckers. CNN, like MSNBC, serves liberal audiences. In another coup, in 2008, Zaslav convinced Winfrey to go into business with him and create a cable channel together. "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. 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. This time, the bulk of Zaslavs compensation came from stock awards ($12.5 million) and non-equity incentive plan compensation ($21.8 million). I dont see how this ends well. analyse how our Sites are used. It raises the question: Does super PAC funding, often with a hefty and opaque line-item labeled media spend,fund some of these outlets? 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.. Warner Bros. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! You may change or cancel your subscription or trial at any time online. James Murdoch, who left the family Fox News business, donated over $2.25 Loeffler is running for reelection to the Senate. They are doing that, and there's still time," Eberhart said. Last November, Zaslav told Deadline that he would take a hands-on approach at CNN and other WarnerMedia properties. Discovery cant play any role in CNNs operations until the deal concludes. JEFF ZUCKERS CNN EXIT: FIERY MEETING, SOMBER CONFERENCE CALL PROVE MANY STAFFERS ALREADY MISS FORMER BOSS, "So youve got a guy whos run it for nine years," Kernen said, referring to Zucker. personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to Usually you ditch people. If the medium controls the message, then we are asking these questions to make out your character, media owners. "Plus, David actually shows up. And now, the former lawyer for Discovery founder John Hendricks is the new king of media, set to oversee $20 billion in content spend, topping Netflix's $17 billion. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Insider say he's known for relationship building but also being demanding with staff. And John Malone, when you hear him, hes still a big part of your life, a big part of Discovery, if he said we need CNN to go back to reporting news". The parties spilled onto the beach and ended with fireworks and shark-shaped cake made by the "Cake Boss.". Our system is awash in billions of political dollars. With Democratic voters po- turnout to overcome any po- week, spent Monday and Tues- by the parties. David Zaslav Sees Opportunity Amid Industry Turmoil as Moguls Convene in Sun Valley Warner Bros. Its only occasional visitor is David Zaslav, newly minted king of Hollywood, who comes to commune with its ghosts and summon up plans for its glistening future. "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. Jeff Zucker is considered to be the person responsible for the CNNs shift away from the nonpartisan outlet it was before his tenure. [45] His daughter Ali Zaslav is a congressional producer with CNN.[53]. Got a confidential news tip? We support credit card, debit card and PayPal payments. Discovery. 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. A Division of NBCUniversal. In September 2020, Zaslav confided to a close friend that he was concerned about the fate of the company he'd spent 15 years building. Discovery CEO Zaslav Surprises CNBC Host By Saying CNN is The Leader in News to the Left of Discoverys Portfolio (Correction) By Joe DePaolo Feb 4th, 2022, 9:07 am Twitter share button Overall, the combined content spend of WarnerMedia and Discovery totaled $19 billion last year, more than Disney or even Netflix. WBD President and CEO David Zaslav spent time with Abrams before the close of the merger earlier this year and is a fan. 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. [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. "Well have to see, really.". [37][38][39], Since August 2022, Zaslav received heavy criticism for his decision to heavily shrink down the content library on the streaming service HBO Max, to be used as tax write-offs. Sinai Medical Center. David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of WBD, commented: With the major restructuring decisions behind us, this year we are focused on building and growing our businesses for the future, and were off to a great start. A missed golf game in February led to an email between Zaslav and AT&T CEO John Stankey, culminating in their boards signing a merger deal on Sunday night. We now live in a much less transparent time. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. 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. Evans top films might share a weekend with two or three other wannabe hits; Zaslav confronts a mind-bending blur of some 300 services, subscription-based or video on demand, all competing for eyeballs. Scrambling to walk back the comments, Discoverys team said Zaslav often uses the phrases the left or the right to reference current and future business initiatives. I probably shouldnt have said that.. 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. Something we can likely all agree on is that trust in media is at an all-time low and Americans want reliable, nonpartisan news. You couldn't say that about a lot of other American CEOs. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) But what sort of a time will it be? 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. Where the country was when we launched MSNBC was much more fact-based and less divided.. But we dont. David Michael Zaslav (born January 15, 1960) is an American media executive who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Warner Bros. Jeff Bezos, who owns The Washington Post, gave but $15,000over the past20 months through his PACs Blue Origin and Amazon while his net worth grew to near $200 billion. 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. Zaslav is also one of the highest-paid CEOs in media history. I do. 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. "After Biden released his economic plan, I would expect CEO donations to President Trump to accelerate. cookies Discovery is required to publish the ratio to Zaslavs pay to those of its median employee as part of the Dodd-Frank law. I wrote about why I got a COVID shot:Then I was fired from my job. See an updated version of our story below. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. It's now available in every corner of the globe. We have this great entertainment menu, which should keep people in the home, from the kids to the grandparents. [6][7], Zaslav was born to a Polish and Ukrainian Jewish family[8][9][10][11] in Brooklyn, New York. Look up your friends and patriotsat the FEC. The index wasmore popular than anticipated. Who is David Zaslav? (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WarnerMedia) (Getty Images). Discovery executives are treating Zuckersunexpected exit as a fresh startfor CNN, according to the networks own media reporter, Brian Stelter. During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31st 2022. Susan Wojcicki, a major donor to Wikipedia and CEO of YouTube,donated only $8,000through Google Netpac. During the Evans era, the sources of corporate infighting were often esoteric. 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. Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg fund swaths of lobbyists in Washington. Biden has said he wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% from 21%. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said Friday on CNBC that he had nothing to do with Jeff Zuckers CNN exit. In May, I published anownership indexof the top 176 U.S. media organizations. See Barrs tweets at the bottom of this post. Definitely to the left. [23] As CEO, Zaslav oversaw the development and launch of new networks such as Planet Green (later rebranded as Destination America),[24] The Hub,[25][26] Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN),[27] Velocity,[28][29] and Investigation Discovery,[30] as well as the company's 2018 acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive,[31] expansion of its digital education operations,[32] and current emphasis on streaming services. Discovery, Zaslav is turning off the content spigot and reorienting the company into something much more fiscally (and potentially culturally) conservative. 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. Biden has said he wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% from 21%. Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar executives give to the National Association of Broadcasters. Is this newly minted class of wealth really absent from politics and political influence? David Zaslav does not give an answer when asked about Jeff Zucker's future at a combined WarnerMedia and Discovery because the deal hasn't closed yet, Ken Auletta: "What's the future of cable? Zaslav, however, in his quest for major talent, may also have to answer queries about the movies release platform and the structure of its compensation formula. Zaslavs generous compensation plan continues the trend of rich COVID era paydays for media CEOs, some of whom made a show of forgoing a salary when the pandemic hit, only to quietly return to their former levels as the crisis dragged on. Last year, Zaslav vowed to take a hands-on role in the operations of CNN. "I think of CNN in a totally different way than I thought about it years ago. For context, OpenSecrets reported that political spending in the 2020 election reached $14 billion, the most expensive election ever. "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. university Jeffrey Sprecher, the CEO of the Intercontinental Exchange and husband to Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., who came under scrutiny for their stock dealings during the start of the coronavirus pandemic, gave nearly $1.3 million during the April-June quarter. 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