21st Century Fox today reported financial results for the full year and three months ended June 30, 2016. Read the full earnings release for more information.
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Fox Writers Intensive announces 12 finalists for 2016 to advance the careers of writers with diverse voices, backgrounds
The 12 finalists for the fifth annual Fox Writers Intensive (FWI) were announced on Feb. 3. The FWI aims to nurture experienced writers with diverse voices, backgrounds and life experiences. There were more than 500 nominations and submissions for FWI, the most in the platform’s history. “The growth of the Fox Writers Intensive over the […]
Fox named by LinkedIn as one of the top 40 companies at attracting and keeping talent
LinkedIn named Fox to its first-ever Top Attractors list, which includes the 40 companies that, according to LinkedIn data, are the best in the U.S. at attracting and keeping top talent. Fox was one of only several media and entertainment companies that made the list. The Top Attractors list is the first ranking of its kind […]
21CF participates in $12.6 million Series A funding round for VR storytelling company Within (formerly Vrse)
Today it was announced that 21CF is participating in a $12.6 million funding round for VR storytelling company Within (formerly Vrse), led by Andreessen Horowitz. To learn more about Within and the company’s rebranding, read founder and CEO Chris Milk’s Medium post. The funding of Within follows 21CF’s investment earlier this year in leading augmented and […]
21CF leads $8 million funding round for multi-platform audience company theSkimm
Today, 21st Century Fox announced that it’s leading an $8 million B funding round for theSkimm, which curates news, events and information for millennials. The multi-platform audience company is aligned with 21CF’s endeavors to reach broader, more meaningful audiences across all platforms. theSkimm, founded by entrepreneurs Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin about four years ago, […]
2016 FOX Upfront recap: FOX announces 14 new series, non-linear audience grows 123%, most stable schedule in 4 years
In front of an audience of about 2,500 advertisers, Fox executives, producers and others, Fox Networks Group presented its 2016-17 programming slate at the Beacon Theater in New York City. The upfront presentation, which featured musical performances and guest appearances from FOX show talent, laid out the recent multiplatform achievements of FOX, FX, National Geographic […]
21CF Chats: FOX’s SVP of Creative Services Tomiko Iwata on how 8,000 sushi pieces, record number of originals make a hit upfront
30,000 pieces of sushi 8,000 pieces of dessert 2,500 guests 9,000 pounds of ice 180 rails of barricade (1,260 linear feet) A lot goes into planning a memorable Fox Networks Group Programming Presentation and Post-Party in New York City each year. To get a behind-the-scenes look at what, exactly, is involved in throwing a spectacular […]
10 key comments from 21CF’s fiscal Q3 2016 earnings call: Hulu’s reimagined TV experience, rebundling, stacking and more
Last week, 21st Century Fox announced its fiscal Q3 2016 financial results. Afterward, the company held an earnings call featuring Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch, CEO James Murdoch and CFO John Nallen. The call was an opportunity for 21CF to discuss the role it is playing in reimagining how consumers experience television, as well as opportunities […]
National Geographic 2016 NewFronts recap: 10 digital shorts, Instagram video series, VR studio and more
National Geographic Partners made a splash earlier this week with a number of exciting announcements at its first NewFronts event since the formation of the expanded joint venture between 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society. The 2016-17 slate, which includes 10 new digital short series and an Instagram video series, highlights National Geographic’s […]
21CF Chats: FX Networks EVP of Research Julie Piepenkotter talks O.J. and the brave new world of data
Nathaniel Brown is Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at 21CF Julie, thanks for taking the time to chat with me. I’m happy to, Nathaniel! I’ll just pretend we’re sitting at a cafe sharing a cup of tea and a good gab on a rainy spring day in Los Angeles. You guys have […]
