James Murdoch

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James Murdoch and Uday Shankar invest US$1.8 billion in Viacom18

Bodhi Tree Systems, a newly-formed venture set up and led by James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems…

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Comcast closes Sky purchase, James Murdoch steps down

Comcast has closed its purchase of 21st Century Fox’s holding in Sky, with a 75%…

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‘New Fox’ names management team headed by Lachlan Murdoch

Twenty-first Century Fox (21CF) has named Lachlan Murdoch (pictured) as the executive chairman and chief…

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Iger could remain Disney CEO after Fox deal closes

Disney chief Bob Iger might not be done just yet. Reports claim Iger might re-up…

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Disney may make Murdoch CEO if Fox deal goes through

The Walt Disney Company is giving serious thought to appointing James Murdoch as its next…

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Murdoch ‘expects Sky deal approval’ in first half of next year

21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch has said he expects the company’s acquisition of Sky…

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Ofcom could face judicial review over ‘fit and proper’ Sky ruling

Ofcom could face a judicial review of its ruling that Sky would remain a “fit…

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Murdoch, Bradley and Clementi among RTS speakers

The UK’s Royal Television Society (RTS) has unveiled the line-up for its forthcoming Cambridge Convention….

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Fox chief: live-streaming TV proves pay power

The progress of live-streaming TV services reaffirms the strength of pay TV bundles, according 21st…

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Fox CEO Murdoch: Sky deal ‘on track’

21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch has claimed his company’s £11.7 billion takeover of European…

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James Murdoch to give RTS keynote

21st Century Fox boss James Murdoch will give the keynote address at the RTS Cambridge…

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Ofcom: Sky merger warrants ‘fit and proper’ probe

UK regulator Ofcom has said that it “consider[s] it appropriate to examine any implications of…

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Murdoch: Sky consolidation will give big boost to creative industry

21st Century Fox’s consolidation of Sky will provide a major boost for creative industries in…

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UK politicians call for Ofcom ‘fit and proper’ enquiry on Murdoch

A group of UK cross-party politicians has called for Ofcom to launch a review into…

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Going OTT is an ‘option’ for Fox, says Murdoch

Direct-to-consumer streaming is an “option” for 21st Century Fox in the US market, and the…

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Fox not keen on D2C but Hulu-type services key to growth

Direct-to-consumer services may not be a necessary part of the distribution mix for 21st Century…

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James Murdoch takes chairman role as Sky posts strong growth

James Murdoch is to return to Sky as chairman in a move that many believe…

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Fox eyes ‘bolt-on’ M&A opportunities

Highlights from 21st Century Fox’s first investor call since Rupert Murdoch stepped down as CEO…

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Murdoch confirms Fox CEO change

21st Century Fox has confirmed James Murdoch will succeed his father Rupert as company CEO….

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Rupert Murdoch preps Fox exit

Rupert Murdoch is soon to step down as CEO of US-based media giant 21st Century Fox,…

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Sky Deutschland replaces Murdoch with Darroch as head of board

Sky Deutschland has appointed Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch as the new chairman of its supervisory…

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Murdoch talks Shine-Endemol and Sky Europe in Cannes

James Murdoch spoke publicly about the Shine-Endemol merger yesterday at MIPCOM. Speaking about the deal,…

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James and Lachlan Murdoch land key Fox roles

Rupert Murdoch has handed his sons Lachlan and James key new roles within his entertainment…

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21st Century Fox sells Star China TV stake

Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox has sold its entire 47% stake in Star China TV…

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Murdoch replaces Carey as Sky Deutschland chairman

James Murdoch has replaced Chase Carey as chairman of pay TV operator Sky Deutshland’s supervisory…

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James Murdoch and Mike Fries debate future of pay TV at EuroSummit ’13

Liberty Global president and CEO Mike Fries and 21st Century Fox deputy COO and News…

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CTAM Europe EuroSummit to feature Murdoch and Fries in double-header

Cable marketing organization CTAM Europe has announced that James Murdoch and Mike Fries will take…

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News Corp split will see cash boost for publishing arm

News Corp has unveiled details of how it plans to split into two separate publishing…

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BBC’s Thompson on defensive against Murdoch and Cameron

The BBC’s director general Mark Thompson has taken a sideswipe at News Corp’s James Murdoch,…