EPISODE · Oct 18, 2023 · 24 MIN
Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul
from Down to Business English · host Skip Montreux
Rupert Murdoch, the titan behind global media empire News Corp and Fox Broadcasting, has announced he is stepping down. This marks the end of a staggering 70-year career that has had far-reaching influences in business, entertainment, and politics. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take you on a comprehensive retrospective of Murdoch's illustrious and often polarizing career. Spanning seven decades, his influence has not only shaped the media landscape but also had a profound impact on public opinion worldwide. Join Skip and Dez and learn the answers to these questions: How did Rupert Murdoch initially get involved in the media industry? How did Murdoch grow his media empire, expanding from Australia to span the globe? Who will succeed Murdoch and what potential challenges could arise? Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at [email protected] Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed
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Rupert Murdoch, the titan behind global media empire News Corp and Fox Broadcasting, has announced he is stepping down. This marks the end of a staggering 70-year career that has had far-reaching influences in business, entertainment, and politics. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take you on a comprehensive retrospective of Murdoch’s illustrious and often polarizing career. Spanning seven decades, his influence has not only shaped the media landscape but also had a profound impact on public opinion worldwide. Join Skip and Dez and learn the answers to these questions: How did Rupert Murdoch initially get involved in the media industry? How did Murdoch grow his media empire, expanding from Australia to span the globe? Who will succeed Murdoch and what potential challenges could arise? Skip and Dez also explain and give examples of these useful business words and phrases: A retrospective (noun) A mogul (noun) To be interim (adjective) To be defunct (adjective) A naysayer (noun)
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