Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, Meta and several major media and entertainment companies said they will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
In the wake of the ruling, Disney reached out to employees on Friday to stress that they recognize the “impact” of the Supreme Court’s decision and “remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care, “no matter where they live,” an internal source told Variety. For Disney employees unable to access a medical service, including abortions, in one location, they have a travel benefit that allows for “affordable coverage for receiving similar levels of care in another location.” Walt Disney World, one of the company’s major theme parks is located in Orlando. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already...
In the wake of the ruling, Disney reached out to employees on Friday to stress that they recognize the “impact” of the Supreme Court’s decision and “remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care, “no matter where they live,” an internal source told Variety. For Disney employees unable to access a medical service, including abortions, in one location, they have a travel benefit that allows for “affordable coverage for receiving similar levels of care in another location.” Walt Disney World, one of the company’s major theme parks is located in Orlando. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already...
- 6/24/2022
- by Jennifer Maas, Brent Lang, Joe Otterson and Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Magazine publishing goliath -- and digital video player -- Condé Nast has appointed Jackie Marks as its new chief financial officer. Her appointment is effective on March 29, and she succeeds former CFO Mike Goss.
Prior to joining Condé Nast, Marks served as CFO of asset management firm Mercer, and before that, as CFO of enterprise technology and operations at media conglomerate Thomson Reuters.
“Widely respected in the industry, Jackie has a deep understanding of company transformations like ours,” Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch -- to whom Marks will report -- said in a statement. "Her expertise leading expansive and complex global organizations across many sectors, including media and journalism, will be a tremendous asset as we bring our teams around the world together in new ways.”
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Prior to joining Condé Nast, Marks served as CFO of asset management firm Mercer, and before that, as CFO of enterprise technology and operations at media conglomerate Thomson Reuters.
“Widely respected in the industry, Jackie has a deep understanding of company transformations like ours,” Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch -- to whom Marks will report -- said in a statement. "Her expertise leading expansive and complex global organizations across many sectors, including media and journalism, will be a tremendous asset as we bring our teams around the world together in new ways.”
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- 3/22/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Condé Nast has set a new global content strategy, leadership teams and structure as the storied media company continues an extensive revamp under CEO Roger Lynch.
In the new setup, Anna Wintour has been named worldwide chief content officer, reporting to Lynch, who ran Pandora and Sling TV before joining Condé Nast in 2019. She will continue her longstanding tenure at Vogue, serving as the brand’s global editorial director of Vogue, which has 25 global editions, as well as still overseeing Vogue U.S.
Christiane Mack, chief content operations officer, who has played a key role in streamlining creative teams across video, digital and print, will continue in her role. She will report to Wintour and Condé Nast Entertainment president Agnes Chu, who arrived earlier this year after playing a key part in the launch of Disney+.
The affirmation for Wintour comes after perhaps the bumpiest stretch in her storied career...
In the new setup, Anna Wintour has been named worldwide chief content officer, reporting to Lynch, who ran Pandora and Sling TV before joining Condé Nast in 2019. She will continue her longstanding tenure at Vogue, serving as the brand’s global editorial director of Vogue, which has 25 global editions, as well as still overseeing Vogue U.S.
Christiane Mack, chief content operations officer, who has played a key role in streamlining creative teams across video, digital and print, will continue in her role. She will report to Wintour and Condé Nast Entertainment president Agnes Chu, who arrived earlier this year after playing a key part in the launch of Disney+.
The affirmation for Wintour comes after perhaps the bumpiest stretch in her storied career...
- 12/15/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Condé Nast on Tuesday rolled out what it is calling a “global content strategy,” unifying its media brands around the world in one corporate structure.
As part of the changes, the publisher has named Anna Wintour its worldwide chief content officer. Wintour will also now serve as global editorial director of Vogue while continuing her oversight of Vogue U.S. She had been editor-in-chief of Vogue while also serving as the company’s artistic director since 2013.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch called Wintour’s promotion a “pivotal moment” for the company, in a statement. There had been ...
As part of the changes, the publisher has named Anna Wintour its worldwide chief content officer. Wintour will also now serve as global editorial director of Vogue while continuing her oversight of Vogue U.S. She had been editor-in-chief of Vogue while also serving as the company’s artistic director since 2013.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch called Wintour’s promotion a “pivotal moment” for the company, in a statement. There had been ...
- 12/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Condé Nast on Tuesday rolled out what it is calling a “global content strategy,” unifying its media brands around the world in one corporate structure.
As part of the changes, the publisher has named Anna Wintour its worldwide chief content officer. Wintour will also now serve as global editorial director of Vogue while continuing her oversight of Vogue U.S. She had been editor-in-chief of Vogue while also serving as the company’s artistic director since 2013.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch called Wintour’s promotion a “pivotal moment” for the company, in a statement. There had been ...
As part of the changes, the publisher has named Anna Wintour its worldwide chief content officer. Wintour will also now serve as global editorial director of Vogue while continuing her oversight of Vogue U.S. She had been editor-in-chief of Vogue while also serving as the company’s artistic director since 2013.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch called Wintour’s promotion a “pivotal moment” for the company, in a statement. There had been ...
- 12/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Agnes Chu is leaving Disney+ to take over Condé Nast Entertainment as president.
Chu will start in September 2020, reporting to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch. As part of the move, current Cne president Oren Katzeff will transition to a new role.
“Agnes is a rare creative executive that can harness both vision and operational expertise to produce culture-defining content and audience experiences,” said Lynch. “Her leadership was instrumental to the success of one of the largest media launches in the last decade and we are thrilled for her to join us and help drive the continued growth of our brands and audience through the power of video storytelling.”
Also Read: Condé Nast's Top Video Executive Resigns After Complaints of Racial Bias
Chu, along with Ricky Strauss, had been leading Disney+’s original content efforts. She had been with Disney for 12 years. Her title at Disney+ was senior vice president of original content.
Chu will start in September 2020, reporting to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch. As part of the move, current Cne president Oren Katzeff will transition to a new role.
“Agnes is a rare creative executive that can harness both vision and operational expertise to produce culture-defining content and audience experiences,” said Lynch. “Her leadership was instrumental to the success of one of the largest media launches in the last decade and we are thrilled for her to join us and help drive the continued growth of our brands and audience through the power of video storytelling.”
Also Read: Condé Nast's Top Video Executive Resigns After Complaints of Racial Bias
Chu, along with Ricky Strauss, had been leading Disney+’s original content efforts. She had been with Disney for 12 years. Her title at Disney+ was senior vice president of original content.
- 7/31/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Agnes Chu, a 12-year Disney veteran, is leaving as senior VP of content for Disney Plus to join Condé Nast as head of the media and publishing company’s entertainment division.
Chu will start as president of Condé Nast Entertainment in September 2020, reporting to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch. There’s no immediate word on a replacement at Disney for Chu, who will work with Ricky Strauss, president of content and marketing for Disney Plus, on a transition plan over the next month.
With Chu’s appointment, current Cne president Oren Katzeff is moving into a new role at the company, according to a Condé Nast spokesperson, who did not have details on what Katzeff’s new role is. Katzeff, who joined the company in November 2018, came under fire last month after allegations of racial discrimination in Condé Nast’s video department.
As head of Condé Nast Entertainment, Chu will oversee the digital video,...
Chu will start as president of Condé Nast Entertainment in September 2020, reporting to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch. There’s no immediate word on a replacement at Disney for Chu, who will work with Ricky Strauss, president of content and marketing for Disney Plus, on a transition plan over the next month.
With Chu’s appointment, current Cne president Oren Katzeff is moving into a new role at the company, according to a Condé Nast spokesperson, who did not have details on what Katzeff’s new role is. Katzeff, who joined the company in November 2018, came under fire last month after allegations of racial discrimination in Condé Nast’s video department.
As head of Condé Nast Entertainment, Chu will oversee the digital video,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ content chief Agnes Chu is leaving the Mouse House to head up Condé Nast Entertainment’s video push.
Chu, who was SVP, content for the nascent streamer, is set to become president of the publishing company’s studio and distribution division. She joins in September and reports to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch.
She is the latest top Disney exec to leave in recent months following the departure of Kevin Mayer, Disney’s Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer & International division, to TikTok.
Deadline understands that Chu will remain with Disney until mid August and is working closely with Ricky Strauss, President of Content and Marketing for Disney+ on the transition. Sarah Shepard and Dan Silver will report to Strauss on an interim basis.
It is a blow for Disney; Chu was close to Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger, who she served as Vice President, Office of the Chairman and CEO between...
Chu, who was SVP, content for the nascent streamer, is set to become president of the publishing company’s studio and distribution division. She joins in September and reports to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch.
She is the latest top Disney exec to leave in recent months following the departure of Kevin Mayer, Disney’s Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer & International division, to TikTok.
Deadline understands that Chu will remain with Disney until mid August and is working closely with Ricky Strauss, President of Content and Marketing for Disney+ on the transition. Sarah Shepard and Dan Silver will report to Strauss on an interim basis.
It is a blow for Disney; Chu was close to Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger, who she served as Vice President, Office of the Chairman and CEO between...
- 7/31/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Executive will commence new role in September.
Agnes Chu is leaving Disney+ to head Condé Nast Entertainment (Cne) as president.
Chu most recently served as senior vice-president of content at Disney’s streaming platform.
She had been at Disney for 12 years, including a stint at ABC, and served as vice-president to ex-Walt Disney Studios chairman Bob Iger.
The executive will commence her new role in September and in the interim will work on the transition with Disney+ president of content and marketing Ricky Strauss.
Chu will report to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch.
Current Cne president Oren Katzeff is...
Agnes Chu is leaving Disney+ to head Condé Nast Entertainment (Cne) as president.
Chu most recently served as senior vice-president of content at Disney’s streaming platform.
She had been at Disney for 12 years, including a stint at ABC, and served as vice-president to ex-Walt Disney Studios chairman Bob Iger.
The executive will commence her new role in September and in the interim will work on the transition with Disney+ president of content and marketing Ricky Strauss.
Chu will report to Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch.
Current Cne president Oren Katzeff is...
- 7/31/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
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