Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. All Rights Reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. She also wrote a $46,100 check to the McCarthy Victory Fund in June. In fact, Zaslavclaimed Discovery didn't have anything to do with Zucker's stunning exit, when he was bluntly asked on CNBC about the future of CNN, as well as remarks by Liberty Media chairman John Malone last year that he wanted CNN to revert to more traditional journalism. His Greenwich Village home where the WarnerMedia deal was cooked up is now on the market, according to The Hollywood Reporter. met 98.2% of his quantitative goals and 100% of his qualitative goals. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. [50], In 2017, Zaslav was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. Legal Statement. David Zaslav the CEO of Discovery Inc., and Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney who is now the company's executive chairman, are among the top executive Democratic donors from the second quarter. Laurene Powell Jobs donated over $2 million. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. [45] His daughter Ali Zaslav is a congressional producer with CNN.[53]. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Dominic Patten / Deadline: David Zaslav Praises CNN Adding More GOP Voices; Balance Strategy Is Important, Warner Bros Discovery Boss Says. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many users needs. That bit of corporate sorcery has now prompted him to re-invent the Zaslav legacy indeed to re-shape it in the aura of the Evans legacy. He was granted no options. Raising the corporate tax rate is not exactly conducive to growing revenue or earnings," Eberhart said. The Evans events promised a sort of promiscuous elegance: Behind one door you would find the esteemed Helmut Newton photographing two lissome nudes passionately entwined; or Teddy Kennedy swigging beer amidst a bevy of starlets; or Henry Kissinger explaining Vietnam policy to Jill St. John; or agent Sue Mengers disseminating film gigs along with quality weed. David Zaslav, Discovery's CEO, will lead the combined Discovery-WarnerMedia. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. [2] Zaslav spearheaded the transaction between AT&T and Discovery to combine with WarnerMedia and create the combined Warner Bros. The CEOs of some of the biggest companies in the United States have started ramping up their donations to Republican causes as concern grows about Joe Biden's plan to raise the corporate tax rate. We now live in a much less transparent time. Its a mess. And John Malone, a top shareholder at CNNs soon to be parent Discovery, has made clear he disagrees with Zuckers vision for CNN. Email us. + Brian Flood is a media reporter for Fox News Digital. offers FT membership to read for free. Who is David Zaslav? But here is where it fell short. Why? 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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. ", Warner Bros. International Television Production, Warner Bros. Legal Statement. Correction: Mediaite has learned Zaslav was referring to the left side of the Discovery portfolio, not the left side of the political aisle. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. 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. Zaslav laughed but did not retract his comment. And maybe, those legendary parties might start again. [45] He also is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Paley Center for Media and the Mt. Got a confidential news tip? Of those donations, $1 million went to America First Action, a pro-Trump super PAC. 2023 CNBC LLC. During Thursdays meeting, Zaslav warned that staff reductions were likely as he continued to remove layers of management and combines jobs. 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. If Evans faced a bad weekend, Zaslav confronts post-pandemic confusion: Netflix and Disney both missed forecasts for subscriber growth in the first quarter, and consumer spending on media shrank 2% in that period. Zaslav also oversaw NBCUniversal's interests in A&E, The History Channel, The Biography Channel, National Geographic International, the Sundance Channel and TiVo. John Malone said it would be good if CNN had some journalists, that would be where Id start," CNBC anchor Joe Kernen said, paraphrasing Malones 2021 remarks. CEO David Zaslav has quickly put his stamp on Warner Bros. 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, Did you say to the left?. A continuously updated summary of the news stories that US political commentators are discussing online right now. Zucker, who joined CNN in 2013 and led the network through the rise of Donald Trump to the presidency, abruptly resigned this week over a secret relationship he had with a colleague, CNN chief marketing officer Allison Gollust, which he did not disclose to the company as required. The new entity will inherit the biggest share of cable viewers in the U.S., accounting for 29% of viewing time. In his New York days, Zaslav liked friends like Ron Perelman, Lorne Michaels and Jeff Zucker to hang at his Hamptons parties. Last November, Zaslav told Deadline that he would take a hands-on approach at CNN and other WarnerMedia properties. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Despite the increased support from CEOs, Biden and the Democratic National Committee outraised their opponents in the second quarter. For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the Settings & Account section. Lowe remains on Discovery's board and a personal friend, said a Zaslav friend. "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 TV deal maker will head the new venture formed by his companys merger with AT&Ts WarnerMedia, as he seeks to build a streaming juggernaut. With Democratic voters po- turnout to overcome any po- week, spent Monday and Tues- by the parties. This time, the bulk of Zaslavs compensation came from stock awards ($12.5 million) and non-equity incentive plan compensation ($21.8 million). James Murdoch, who left the family Fox News business, donated over $2.25 Billionaire Paul Singer, who claimed, post the CNN-Discovery merger, that his activism brought the deal about, balanced things out with his $1.7 million. [35][36] Zaslav's executive compensation package includes an annual salary of $3 million with an annual $22 million bonus. Frederick Smith, who runs the billion dollar Sinclair media empire that once offered to do anything for Trump, must not have meant with cash, donating $6,800 to the GOP and $5,800 to Democratic Sen. ChuckSchumer. That employee makes $66,689, so it would take them 565 years to equal Zaslavs annual compensation. The Discovery-WarnerMedia merger is expected to close in mid-2022. He's known for sporting the sleeveless fleece vests popular with financial industry executives and for bringing swag bags to meetings. Farris Wilks, investor in the Daily Wire, gave $416,800 to Trump Victory and Club for Growth Action. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [16], Zaslav joined NBC in 1989. 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. Discovery, weighing in on content, forcing out executives and cutting costly projects like CNN+ while schmoozing with top Hollywood talent. 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. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Zaslav also received $16,800 for a car allowance, $501 for home office expenses, $16,930 for personal security services, and $355,355 for private plane use. Those two tend to split viewers, and Fox News is regularly No. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 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 His salary remained locked at $3 million. 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. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2022 and Malones comment left many CNN staffers with a sense of uneasiness about the networks future. To sustain that position, Zaslav will have to drastically readjust his spending habits. becoming the first announced candidate for the party. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 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. He's unsentimental and quick to rotate executives if they are not performing, though his key aides have been with him for years. Story tips can be sent tobrian.flood@fox.comand on Twitter: @briansflood. Last year, Zaslav vowed to take a hands-on role in the operations of CNN. or redistributed. Without it, journalists and society dont stand a chance to hold them accountable when the coverage is of disrepute. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. President and CEO, Discovery David Zaslav speaks onstage during the 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. David Zaslav, Discovery's CEO, will lead the combined Discovery-WarnerMedia. [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. Not long ago when he dropped by his new home he ordered some changes: Michael Smith, the celebrity designer who President Obama hired to design his private quarters at the White House, will now tackle the Evans house. After all, he intended to spend more time on it, and style is as important in tennis as it is in show business. "From my perspective, news is going to be a critical element," Zaslav said. "Well have to see, really.". The tennis court, he decided, needed to be moved three feet, and changed to a clay surface. 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. Read Next: Prime Video Delays Citadel Trailer Drop Following Greece Train Crash, Almost Famous Star Casey Likes Cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical, AMC Quarterly Earnings: Losses Widen, Revenues Fall Despite Avatar 2 Box Office Success, The Weeknd Sets First Lead Role in Film He Co-Wrote and Produced, Opposite Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? Correction: Mediaite has learned Zaslav was referring to the left side of the Discovery portfolio, not the left side of the political aisle. Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslavs total compensation fell more than 17% in 2020, topping out at $37.7 million. 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. 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.. Media tends to be a reflection of where the country is. Hilton Howell of Gray Television gave $17,600. The merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery is reportedly set to be completed early in the spring. David Zaslav, who led the merger with CNN and Discovery, donated over $240,000. Under Zuckers leadership, CNN cultivated an antagonistic relationship with former President Donald Trump and other prominent conservatives. 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. Spurred by the rapid proliferation of social media platforms, with questionable content,and a formerpresident who pummeled our free press repeatedly, its no wonder Americans are left wary and our information ecosystem is in shambles. Media tends to be a reflection of where the country is. His well-documented views were notsecret. 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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. 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. Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar executives give to the National Association of Broadcasters. Media mogul William Randolph Hearst famously declared, This is my newspaper, these are my views, take or leave it. Hearst boldly placed his editorials on the front page, with his picture, signed for Gods sake. There was no subterfuge. (CNBC Screenshot). 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Zaslav needs the house as badly as it needs Zaslav. Even his wife, Clare Boothe Luce, herself a Republican member of Congress, chastised him publicly for his relentless coverage in Time of Barry Goldwaters GOP nomination for president. As Trump and other Republicans slide in the polls, the idea that taxes could go up under a Democratic administration and Congress has forced GOP donors off the sidelines, according to people helping raise money for GOP organizations. The results were surprising. Email him here: joed@mediaite.com 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. Discovery executives are treating Zuckersunexpected exit as a fresh startfor CNN, according to the networks own media reporter, Brian Stelter. A Real Clear Politics polling average shows Biden ahead of Trump by close to 10 points. The lack of transparency in super PAC donations loomed as we scoured the FEC database. Discovery cant play any role in CNNs operations until the deal concludes. But what sort of a time will it be? Sen. "It's clear Team Trump needs to break the glass and pull the fire alarm. And then were the leader in news to the left, Zaslav told CNBC on Friday. Jeff Zucker is considered to be the person responsible for the CNNs shift away from the nonpartisan outlet it was before his tenure. Same goes for Jason Kilars future, we presume. [6][7], Zaslav was born to a Polish and Ukrainian Jewish family[8][9][10][11] in Brooklyn, New York. Have a tip or story idea? It is intended to be the backbone of our civilization and functioning governance. Discovery boss will soon oversee CNN as part of deal with WarnerMedia, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: President and CEO, Discovery, Inc. David Zaslav speaks onstage during the Discovery, Inc. TCA Winter Panel 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California. Look up your friends and patriotsat the FEC. Most importantly, they're already global. Discovery in April 2022. Is this newly minted class of wealth really absent from politics and political influence? They credited the CEO with safeguarding the companys financial performance during difficult and rapidly changing economic times and growing its direct-to-consumer business. Now he will oversee WarnerMedia. 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. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Zaslav is expected to name Zuckers permanent replacement when the merger closes. It's now available in every corner of the globe. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WarnerMedia). Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. 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. USA TODAY's opinionnewsletter:Get the best insights and analysis delivered to your inbox. In a digital age, there are many new ways to influence. [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. I dont see how this ends well. See an updated version of our story below. Yet, we know little about their political views or how that money is being spent. Man, you werent kidding, Kernen said, also laughing. Marc Benioff, the current owner of Time who's, active in homelessness issues in San Francisco,gave only $5,000 to his Salesforce.com PAC. All Rights Reserved. A fiercely ambitious man with an appetite for the theatrical, Zaslav paid $16 million for the late Bob Evans home in Beverly Hills, originally telling friends he may spend three months a year in Hollywood, creating a livelier aura for his Discovery Channel. 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. David Zaslav, Hollywoods new mogul. Add to that the billions of dollars from super PACsused to fund political content pushed by new digital channels and influencers. In comparison, WarnerMedias HBO and HBO Max topped 69 million worldwide customers combined at the conclusion of Q3, according toAT&Ts third-quarter earnings results, which were released late last month. 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. His sole donation to a Republican politician, U.S. 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 The Daily Callers OmeedMalik donated $150,000. Definitely to the left. He doesn't.". For a full comparison of Standard and Premium Digital, click here. Heidi Legg is the lead research fellow at the Future of Media Project at the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the Settings & Account section. [13][14] He was captain of the varsity tennis team.[15]. The Discovery Channel started in 1985 with a documentary about the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. The development comes as the presumptive Democratic nominee has expanded his lead in the polls over President Donald Trump. The combination has promised $3 billion in synergies. 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. For context, OpenSecrets reported that political spending in the 2020 election reached $14 billion, the most expensive election ever. : Holiday Zaslav had a hand in the launch of MSNBC, another left-leaning network, during his time as an NBC executive. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said Friday on CNBC that he had nothing to do with Jeff Zuckers CNN exit. cookies But storm clouds were on the horizon. 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. [49], In 2014, Zaslav was awarded the Fred Dressler Leadership Award by Syracuse University's S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. They are doing that, and there's still time," Eberhart said. 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. 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. 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. 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