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5 | What does the Fox Say?
Randy Freer
Title: President/COO, Fox Networks Group
Years in Cable: 25
Education: St. Joseph's College
Best Advice: NO ONE should out work you.
Freer spent the year inking long-term
distribution deals with some of the biggest
U.S. sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB,
NASCAR and the USGA. He also oversaw the
acquisition of broadcast rights for the World
Cup and UFC, all while laying the groundwork
for the launch of Fox Sports 1, which
debuted in August. That hard work paid off
big-time as he ascended to his new spot
atop the Fox Networks Group, comprising his
beloved sports divisions, Fox Broadcasting,
FX Networks, Fox International Channels and
National Geographic Channels. His new post
is a perfect fit for Freer, who above all is
known to make business decisions through
the lens of the big picture, always calculating
how decisions today will affect Fox's business
today and tomorrow.
I watch the majority of programming on
this device: Large screen TV
The biggest innovation in cable over the
last year: Incredible FX programming
TV show I'd most like to have a cameo in?
" 24 " and " Archer "
John, Paul, George or Ringo? Bruce
Beach or mountains? Both
The last time I had a good laugh: Last night ■
6 | Animal Instinct
David Zaslav
Title: President/CEO, Discovery Communications
Years in Cable: 25
Education: BS, SUNY Binghamton; JD, Boston
University School of Law
Best Advice: Answer every email and return
every call.
After seven years leading Discovery, Zaslav's
mantra remains unchanged: Great content drives
network performance. No surprise the company
cemented his contract for the rest of the decade.
Its U.S. nets generated revenue of $3 billion in
2013, Discovery's primetime viewership was up
4% year-over-year, and Animal Planet delivered
its best year ever and is now a top 20 cable net.
Newer brands Destination America and Velocity
also performed well, and OWN rose double digits
in its key demos. International expansion remains
top of mind for Zaslav, who closed Discovery's
largest transaction to date, the $1.7 billion
acquisition of SBS Nordic. Since the Zaslav era,
Discovery nets worldwide have doubled from
100 to nearly 200. Look for more global action
as he cements the purchase of sports platform
Eurosport, which reaches 133 million homes
across 54 countries.
John, Paul, George or Ringo? Paul
My favorite newfound hobby: Vintage cars
One thing I would do all the time if I could:
Travel the world with my family.
Beach or mountains? Both, depending on
the season. ■
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