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CONTENT LEADERS
10. OUTFOXING THE COMPETITION
Suzanne Scott | CEO
FOX News Media
Years in Media & Broadband: 27
Education: BA, American University
My personal superpower is: Dog Whisperer
Charlie Collier | CEO
FOX Entertainment
Years in Media & Broadband:
Bernard King
Education: BA, Bucknell
University; MBA, Columbia
University
My personal superpower is:
I like people
By quickly adapting to health, safety,
and production challenges presented
by COVID, Scott and Collier managed
to keep FOX ahead of the curve on
both the news and entertainment
fronts. At the start of the pandemic, Scott oversaw construction of
42 remote studios, allowing for a safe and uninterrupted flow of
broadcasts. She also focused on developing the America Together
cross-platform editorial series; overseeing the network's publishing
arm, FOX News Books; and gearing up to launch the network's first
AVOD, FOX Weather, later this year.
On the entertainment side, Collier deftly pivoted his plans to ensure
a full slate of new programming was ready for fall 2020, winning
FOX the fall season (adults 18-49) for the second year in a row. Collier
embraces FOX's legacy as a disruptor, and continues expanding
the scope of what broadcast networks can do. Through acquisitions
of Bento Box Entertainment and the ad-supported Tubi streaming
service, he stands to make FOX Entertainment even more accessible
to younger-skewing and animation-loving audiences well beyond
the linear platform.
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SCOTT
WHAT SHOW/MOVIE HASN'T BEEN REBOOTED THAT
YOU WISH WOULD BE? " Happy Days " - the world needs more
joy and cool people like the Fonz!
WHAT'S THE FUTURE OF DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER
STREAMING LOOK LIKE? I think the pandemic really
accelerated the move to a direct-to-consumer marketplace. With a
lack of entertainment programming, viewership trends outside of
news moved quickly to streaming platforms. We saw this directly via
increased engagement on FOX Nation. These audience trends led us to
further expand our brand into more DTC facing businesses including the
FOX News International (SVOD) and FOX Weather (AVOD).
MY COMFORT TV BINGE? " In the Valley of Sin " on FOX Nation,
a true and horrifying story, and I loved watching " QB1 " on Netflix with
my daughter.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS
SUMMER? Sunshine, fresh air and a visit with my nephew who is
a Corporal in the Marine Corps. We have only seen him once in the
last year due to the pandemic. He's an extraordinary young man who
has persevered through heartbreak and the loss of both of his parents
(including my brother) at a young age. And yet, he is dedicated to his
service to our country, has an incredible work ethic and is determined to
make a great life for himself.
COLLIER
WHAT HABIT ARE YOU KEEPING POST-PANDEMIC?
Long walks-and-talks with colleagues, friends and family.
HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC FOREVER CHANGED
PROGRAMMING? Masked Singers.
FAVORITE MASK? While Cher's film was moving, I lean toward Jim
Carrey's playful mischief.
WHAT SHOW/MOVIE HASN'T BEEN REBOOTED THAT
YOU WISH WOULD BE? " Thelma and Louise. " I really need to
know that they're OK.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS
SUMMER? A real reunion with real friends (as much as I appreciated
the HBO Max one). ■
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