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obituary1 year ago•2 min saved

"Former Time Warner CEO Gerald Levin, Architect of Disastrous AOL Merger, Dies at 84"

Gerald M. Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner known for orchestrating the ill-fated merger with AOL, has passed away at the age of 84. Levin, who had been battling Parkinson's disease, played a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape, particularly through his leadership at HBO and the subsequent merger activities at Time Warner. His legacy includes the nationwide transmission of HBO's signal via satellite and the acquisition of Turner Broadcasting System.

via Variety|

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obituaries1 year ago•2 min saved

"Time Warner Chief Gerald M. Levin Dies at 84"

Gerald M. Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner, has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for orchestrating the ill-fated merger between Time Warner and America Online, which is widely regarded as one of the worst corporate marriages in American history. Despite being considered a visionary in cable television, the merger with AOL proved disastrous, symbolizing the excesses of the dot-com bubble. Levin had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is survived by his family.

via The New York Times|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

William Lewis appointed CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, announces staff reduction plan

William Lewis, a veteran media executive and former business journalist, has been named the new CEO and publisher of the Washington Post. Lewis, who previously served as publisher of the Wall Street Journal and CEO of Dow Jones, is praised by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos as a "strong fit" for the role. Lewis will begin his new position on January 2, replacing Fred Ryan.

via POLITICO|

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