Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) joined 21CF Public Affairs, FOX Sports and Major League Baseball representatives at Game 4 of the World Series for an up-close and personal look at the innovative technologies, intense investment and highly skilled professionals required to produce and broadcast the championship series. FOX Sports director of […]
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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 […]
FOX Sports welcomes barrier-breaking Nigerian sports journalist Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke as part of Global Sports Mentoring Program
FOX Sports is participating in the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) for the first time this year. The initiative, launched by the U.S. Department of State, organizes one-month mentorships for emerging women leaders from around the world each year in the hopes of empowering them to better serve their local communities through the power of […]
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, […]
This week in 21CF news: FS1 sets ratings record, ‘The New Mutants’ trailer, ‘Gambit’ hitting theaters in 2019
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes FS1 setting a ratings record with the MLB ALDS finale, “The New Mutants” (in theaters April 13, 2018) trailer hitting the internet, a date for “Gambit” and more. FS1 sets ratings record with Yanks-Indians ALDS finale (Multichannel News) Primetime ratings: Noisy ‘Empire’ […]
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 […]
This week in 21CF news: ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ opens big, Lachlan Murdoch talks ‘Avatar,’ FOX Sports’ World Cup coverage
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes a huge opening weekend for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” 21CF Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch talking workplace culture, FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf’s skepticism about social media driving TV viewership, FOX Sports’ World Cup plans, and more. ‘Kingsman: The Golden […]
FOX Sports celebrates its 24th birthday with an inaugural Founders Day
FOX Sports launched in 1994 as a single network with just one sport. Now, it is paving the way in sports broadcasting. Last week, FOX Sports celebrated its birthday on the Fox Studios Lot in Los Angeles with an inaugural Founders Day, kicking off its 24th NFL season. During the celebration, which will now be […]
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 […]
11 key quotes from Lachlan Murdoch at Goldman Sachs Communacopia 2017: 21CF’s offer for Sky, theatrical windows, FOX Sports
During his session at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia 2017 conference on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 21st Century Fox Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch sat down with Goldman Sachs analyst Drew Borst to discuss a wide range of topics, including 21CF’s response to the UK’s Secretary of State’s referring 21CF’s cash offer for Sky plc to the Competition […]
