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Wortsman named president of Univision TV Group; Stuart EVP & director sales
MUMBAI: US based, Spanish media company Univision Communications Inc, has named ,Michael D Wortsman, as president of its Univision Television Group.Wortsman was previously co-president of Univision Television Group.
The company also announced the appointment of Charles Stuart as executive vice president and director of sales for Univision Television Group.Stuart will remain based in New York and report to Wortsman.
Previously, Stuart, was executive vice president, national sales. In his new role, Stuart will maximise sales efforts at the 62 stations in the Univision and TeleFutura Television groups.
“Mike is a veteran media executive and has been instrumental in expanding Univision Television Group into a leading force in the industry today. Under Mike’s leadership, we expect to see great improvements in sales at the station group and are delighted that he has agreed to take on these additional responsibilities,” said, Univision Communications Inc president and chief operating officer, Ray Rodriguez.
Commenting on Stuart’s appointment, Wortsman said, “We are delighted to recognise Charlie’s significant contributions to Univision through this promotion. We have a great deal of confidence that his professional management style, industry contacts and impressive sales and marketing experience will drive sales for our company.”
Prior to becoming CO-president of the Univision Station Group, Wortsman, served as executive vice president of corporate development for Univision Television Group from 1993 to 1996. Previously, he was vice president and station manager for KUSI-TV in San Diego. While in Washington, D.C. from 1988 to 1991, Wortsman served as vice president and general sales manager for Fox owned and operated station WTTG-TV.
On the other hand, prior to serving as executive vice president, national sales, Stuart was senior vice president of national spot sales for all Univision, TeleFutura and Puerto Rico owned, operated and affiliated stations and directed the National Research and Marketing and Marketing and Business Development groups.
Earlier, he had served as general sales manager for KDTV-Channel 14. Stuart began his career in broadcasting 26 years ago as a media research analyst at KTTV, Metromedia in Los Angeles, followed by a stint at KTVU, the Cox Communications-owned Fox affiliate in San Francisco.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
