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Media CEO Pay Packages in 2024: The Air Up There


Published on 2025-05-15 10:24:02 - Variety
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  • Top media and entertainment CEOs kept raking in the bucks last year, even as many of the companies they led struggled to stay aloft.

The article from Variety details the compensation packages of top media executives in 2024, highlighting significant pay disparities and the impact of industry challenges such as streaming wars and economic fluctuations. Notable figures include David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discovery, who earned $49.7 million, and Bob Iger of Disney, with a package of $31.6 million, reflecting their roles in navigating their companies through a transformative period in media. The list also includes executives from Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount Global, showcasing a range of compensation structures from base salaries to stock options and bonuses, influenced by company performance and strategic decisions. The article underscores the ongoing debate over executive pay in the context of layoffs and cost-cutting measures across the industry.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
[ https://variety.com/lists/media-ceo-salaries-compensation-pay-packages-2024/ ]