Archive · 31 Jul 2026
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
- When
- Following the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media
- Where
- United States
- Why
- The U.S. is a major growth opportunity for the new $8B production group
- Merged Companies
- Banijay Entertainment and All3Media
- New Group Value
- $8 billion
- U.S. Leader
- Ben Samek
- Key Markets
- United States
- Chairman
- Jeff Zucker