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 […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Lachlan Murdoch honored at American Australian Association’s 2017 Benefit Dinner celebrating U.S.-Australia business relations
At the American Australian Association’s 2017 Benefit Dinner last night in New York City, 21st Century Fox Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch was honored for his achievements in furthering American-Australian business relations. The annual dinner raised nearly $2 million for AAA’s Education Fund and celebrated this year’s 17 Fellows. Lachlan, who was introduced by Australian comedian […]
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 […]
13 key quotes from James Murdoch at the 2017 Paley International Council Summit: Digital revolution, NFL ratings, competition
At the opening keynote for the 2017 Paley International Council Summit, 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch sat down with CNBC senior media and entertainment correspondent Julia Boorstin to talk about a wide range of topics, including the digital revolution for the media industry, going direct-to-consumer, the benefits of increased competition, NFL ratings and more. […]
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 […]
21CF CTO Paul Cheesbrough talks technology and media at TecNation 2017 in Washington, D.C.
In a conversation with Axios’ Sara Fischer at TecNation 2017, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center in Washington, D.C., 21CF CTO Paul Cheesbrough discussed how 21CF’s technology investments are shaping the media industry and helping the company’s brands engage consumers around the world. Paul highlighted how National Geographic’s network of photographers is pioneering the use of […]
Fox Archives: Iconic Theda Bara films turning 100 in 2017
During the 1910s, Theda Bara became one of the biggest stars in the film industry. This year, the Fox Archives is celebrating the 100th anniversary of three of her titles: “The Darling of Paris,” “Cleopatra” and “Madame du Barry.” At the height of the studio system, it was common for a studio’s publicity department to […]
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, […]
