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Banijay-All3Media Merger Names Ben Samek to Lead U.S.
Banijay Entertainment and All3Media joined together to make a huge TV company worth $8 billion.
Ben Samek, who runs the U.S. side of Banijay, will now lead the new company in America.
The U.S. is a big chance for the company to grow.
Jeff Zucker, the chairman, said the U.S. will be a key place for new shows, live events, and digital projects.
Ben Samek has a lot of experience making popular TV shows in the U.S. and will help build a strong team there.
Banijay Entertainment and All3Media merged to form an $8B production group.
Ben Samek will oversee Banijay Americas after the merger.
The U.S. is identified as a key growth market for the combined company.
Jeff Zucker highlighted opportunities in production, live events, and digital.
Samek brings experience from Endemol Shine and 51 Minds in U.S. operations.
- Who
- Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas
- What
- Oversee Banijay in the United States after the merger
- Where
- United States
- When
- Following the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media
- Why
- The U.S. is a major growth opportunity for the new $8B production group
Key facts
- Merged Companies
- Banijay Entertainment and All3Media
- New Group Value
- $8 billion
- U.S. Leader
- Ben Samek
- Key Markets
- United States
- Chairman
- Jeff Zucker
Quotes
Jeff Zucker
Chairman of the board of the newly combined Banijay-All3Media group
“It’s clear that the U.S. will be one of our opportunities going forward. There is greater opportunity across not just production, but live events and experiences, the digital strength of our company also gives us a great opportunity in the U.S. That’s something we will look to build out.”
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