This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes 21CF’s fiscal Q1 2018 results, “The Mick” getting a full second season, FOX exceeding its ad sales forecast for the World Series and more. 21st Century Fox quarterly earnings exceeds expectations (The Hollywood Reporter) ‘The Mick’ scores full Season 2 order at […]
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Rupert Murdoch hosts D.C. launch reception for Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle,’ joined by members of Congress
21st Century Fox Executive Chairman and Fox News Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch hosted an exclusive launch reception for Fox News Channel’s new primetime program “The Ingraham Angle” in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Ivanka Trump visits with members of Congress and special guests at the launch reception. In addition to Rupert, host Laura Ingraham […]
21CF hosts World Series Watch Party in D.C., joined by U.S. Representatives, House and Senate staff
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 21st Century Fox’s Public Affairs team, in collaboration with FOX Sports, hosted an exclusive Washington, D.C. party for Game 1 of the World Series, where guests watched the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on FOX. Reps. Luis Gutiérrez (left photo), Tony Cardenas (center photo) and Jimmy Gomez (right […]
Nat Geo’s Courteney Monroe talks brand transformation, scripted-programming strategy at MIPCOM
Earlier this week, Courteney Monroe, CEO of National Geographic Global Networks, delivered keynote remarks at MIPCOM, marking the first time National Geographic was invited for a keynote presentation at the annual gathering for the global TV industry in Cannes, France. She took the opportunity to highlight a banner year for National Geographic and discuss the […]
FOX Sports’ first WAFU Cup of Nations tournament reaches 125 million+ households, milestone for long-term commitment to Africa
With host nation Ghana’s 4-1 victory over Nigeria in the final match on Sunday, Sept. 24, the inaugural West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations tournament came to a close. This new sporting event was broadcast in 22 countries in Africa, and distributed to more than 125 million FOX Sports subscribers across Africa, Europe, […]
FOX Sports University celebrates 10 years of bringing the real world into the classroom, inspiring the future of sports media
This school year, FOX Sports University celebrates 10 years of giving college students across the U.S. hands-on learning opportunities, unique resources and meaningful relationships to prepare them for careers after graduation. To date, more than 5,000 students have participated in FOX Sports University. This year, the program will partner with more than 40 universities on […]
Washington policymakers get an up-close and personal look at a FOX Sports MLB broadcast
Key policymaking staff from the United States Senate, House of Representatives and Federal Communications Commission joined 21CF Public Affairs, FOX Sports and Major League Baseball representatives on Saturday, Sept. 16, for an up-close and personal look at the innovative technologies, intense investment, and highly skilled professionals required to produce and broadcast high-quality sporting events. In […]
21CF, National Geographic and Nike host a sneak preview of ‘Breaking2’ in D.C. for senior U.S. House and Senate staffers
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, 21st Century Fox, along with colleagues at National Geographic, hosted a reception and sneak preview of the new documentary special “Breaking2” (airing Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 8/7c on National Geographic Channel) at Nike’s Field House in Washington, D.C. “Breaking2” captures the powerful journey of three world-class runners as they attempt to […]
Star India wins five-year IPL global media broadcast and digital rights, underscoring commitment to cricket and sports in India
Star India, the leading sports broadcaster in India, won the global media broadcast and digital rights to VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches on Monday. With a global consolidated bid of 16,347.5 crore ($2.55 billion), Star secured global rights to IPL from 2018 to 2022. “We are honoured to be selected as IPL’s Global […]
21CF Chats: Exec Producer David Neal on international diplomacy of FOX Sports’ first World Cup broadcast, Russia as ‘33rd team’
We are fewer than 300 days away from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which means FOX Sports is that many days away from broadcasting its first World Cup presentation. When the biggest tournament for the biggest sport in the world begins on June 15, 2018, it will be the culmination of more than […]
