BBC Sport Signs Athletic Editor Alex Kay-Jelski
The Athletic‘s Editor-in-Chief for UK and Europe is joining the BBC to run its sports coverage. Reporting into content boss Charlotte Moore, Alex Kay-Jelski will replace Barbara Slater in the…
Dude Perfect Gets More Than $100M In Backing From Highmount Capital
Dude Perfect, the YouTube collective known for its PG-rated sports trick shots and fun-loving stunts, has secured more than $100 million in backing from investment firm Highmount Capital. Funding from…
E.W. Scripps Repositions ION As A General Entertainment Network
E.W. Scripps, which acquired ION in 2020, is repositioning the broadcast network as a home for general entertainment and live sports. WNBA and National Women’s Soccer League games will now…
NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha To Chief Business Officer
NBCUniversal Media Group has promoted veteran executive David Pietrycha to the newly created position of Chief Business Officer, reporting into the group’s chairman, Mark Lazarus. Pietrycha had held the title…