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BBC: Leadership Change
Matt Brittin, former Google executive, appointed as new Director General of BBC. In his first memo, he warned staff of 'tough choices are unavoidable' and is implementing cost-saving measures.
Source: Variety
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader media bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
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