Mark Lazarus
Mark Lazarus is a prominent media executive known for his leadership roles within the television industry. As the CEO of SpinCo, the company that now owns MSNBC, he has played a crucial role in overseeing the network's strategic direction during a significant corporate spinoff from Comcast. Lazarus has a wealth of experience in the media landscape, having previously held various senior positions, including at NBCUniversal and the Olympic Broadcasting Services. His insights and vision for the network are pivotal as it navigates changes in programming and audience engagement in a rapidly evolving media environment.
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Mark Lazarus was part of the statement expressing sorrow over Charlie Kirk's death.
Workers fired for inappropriate Charlie Kirk assassination comments
United States· 2025-09-13
Mark Lazarus, prospective CEO of Versant, was involved in addressing the staff about the coverage.
Fired MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd defends his Charlie Kirk commentsUnited States· 2025-09-13
Mark Lazarus, CEO of Versant, was involved in the apology for the coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Despicable Charlie Kirk Coverage Proves It's Time To Shut MSNBC DownUnited States· 2025-09-13
Mark Lazarus, who will serve as the head of the new company, Versant, told the WSJ that they hoped to mitigate 'brand confusion' in the spinoff.
MSNBC to change name to 'MS NOW' in upcoming Comcast spinoff dealUnited States· 2025-08-19
Mark Lazarus is the CEO of Versant and commented on the unexpected name change of MSNBC.
MSNBC will rebrand as MS NOW later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
Canada· 2025-08-18
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said Monday that Comcast’s NBCUniversal has decided to keep the iconic peacock symbol.
MSNBC is getting a new name as part of its split from NBC NewsUnited States· 2025-08-18SpinCo CEO Mark Lazarus has told staffers to 'take that off of your worry list.'
MSNBC awards Jen Psaki more airtime amid major overhaulUnited States· 2025-02-24
Mark Lazarus praised Kutler's leadership skills when naming her president in February.
MSNBC cancels Joy Reid’s evening show as part of a major programming shakeupUnited States· 2025-02-23
