William Paley
William Paley was a prominent American television and radio executive, best known as the founder of CBS. Under his leadership, CBS became a major force in broadcasting, and he played a critical role in shaping television's influence on American culture and politics during the mid-20th century.
Born on Mar 28, 1901 (124 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,220 | $21,000,000 | 6,612$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 104,220 | $21,000,000 | 6,612$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
CBS president William Paley told Murrow, 'We’re in for a helluva fight.'
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New Zealand:
After coming under sustained White House pressure, the CBS founder, William Paley, agreed to end the new practice of providing 'instant analysis' of presidential speeches.
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