Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, Donald M. Ashton, English art director (died 2004) was born. In 1925, Jean Frydman, French resistant and businessman (died 2021) was born. In 1932, Don Valentine, American venture capitalist (died 2019) was born. In 1964, Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian businessman (born 1889) passed away. In 1967, Olivier Dahan, French director and screenwriter was born. In 1970, Irv Gotti, American record producer, co-founded Murder Inc Records (died 2025) was born. In 2004, Yash Johar, Indian film producer, founded Dharma Productions (born 1929) passed away. In 2012, Nora Ephron, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1941) passed away. In 2012, Mario O'Hara, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1944) passed away. In 2014, Rollin King, American businessman, co-founded Southwest Airlines (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Strictly Business’ at Cannes Lions: Deloitte, AWS and Sony Pictures Entertainment Execs on Getting Your ‘Hands Dirty’ With New Tech Like AI: ‘Start Tackling Hard Problems’
When it comes to deploying daunting new technologies like AI, leaders in media, sports and entertainment shouldn’t be afraid to do hard things. That was a key takeaway from the Variety “Strictly Business” Podcast Live presented by AWS Deloitte, held this week at Cannes Lions (under a blazing-hot sun!). The special recording of “Strictly []
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