Changing channels: women move up TV ranks

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ABC Television Network and CBS Entertainment's recent promotions of women to top ranks could incite changes in corporate cultures and the way TV shows portray women. According to NBC's executive vice president for broadcast and content policy, Rosalyn Wienman, the recent promotions could hustle in TV portrayals of more professional women, in addition to the stereotypical dull women usually seen on TV. Decision-making could also become more collaborative and work schedules more manageable. However, the newly-promoted women executives do not think that their promotions will usher in changes. According to newly appointed ABC Daytime president Angela Shapiro, it will all depend on the individual's personality.

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Recent promotions of women to top ranks could incite changes in corporate cultures & way TV shows depict women

Television Broadcasting, Public affairs, Television broadcasting industry, ABC Inc. (Burbank, California), CBS Corp. CBS Entertainment

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Disney: 4,000 'cast members' must go

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Walt Disney intends to eliminate 4,000 jobs, representing 3% of its 120,000 workforce, to increase cash flow by 13% in FY 2001. Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner said the company has to deal with a weakening US economy. Moreover, Eisner added that Disney must maintain investor confidence over its future while keeping its commitment to quality and creativity. The reduction plan would target non-union workers first, who would be offered a severance package, should they opt to be retrenched. Disney will also refuse a deal to those it wants to keep.

Personnel administration, Walt Disney Co.

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Change looms for Universal CEO

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Universal Studios CEO Frank Biondi is likely to leave his post with Seagram's acquisition of its business. Biondi is reported to have plans of resigning as chief with the nearing completion of the Seagram deal that calls for the purchase of all Universal entertainment divisions. Universal, which sold its domestic TV operation such as cable's USA networks, will lose control on Polygram, which will be acquired by Seagram in a deal valued at $10.4 billion. Polygram will be controlled by Seagram chief Edgar Bronfman Jr.

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CEO Frank Biondi is likely to leave his post with Seagram's acquisition of its business

Executive changes & profiles, Universal Studios Inc.

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