Jeff Bewkes

Jeff Bewkes

executive United States

Jeff Bewkes is a prominent media executive known for his tenure as CEO of Time Warner, where he played a significant role in the company's strategic direction during the rise of digital media. Bewkes is particularly remembered for his critical view of Netflix in its early days, famously comparing the streaming service to 'the Albanian army' in a 2010 New York Times interview, a remark that has since become iconic. His leadership saw Time Warner navigate significant industry changes, including the merger with AOL and the eventual spinoff of WarnerMedia.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
197,134
Power
11,860$
Sentiment
4.81
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Switzerland 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,911 $700,000 640$
Totals 3 407,543,284 197,135 $24,400,000 11,860$
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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jeff Bewkes was the CEO of Time Warner who made a dismissive comment about Netflix's potential. 4

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