Coverage dated September 20, 2023 to September 21, 2023

Fox News Creator Rupert Murdoch to Step Down as Fox Chairman

Headline from Adweek

Lachlan Murdoch becomes sole Chair of News Corp and continues as Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, effective mid-November.

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Newsweek
How Fox News reacted to Rupert Murdoch stepping down (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Fox News announced Rupert Murdoch is transitioning away from his role as chairman of the parent company.
Forbes
Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down From Fox And News Corp (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Murdoch’s eldest son Lachlan will take over in November.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of Fox, News Corp. (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Sep 20, 2023
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
Insider
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from running Fox and News Corp. and is handing the reins to his son Lachlan (opens Insider)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Insider's feed description
"I have decided to transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus at Fox and News," Rupert Murdoch said in a statement.
Green Field Reporter
Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Green Field Reporter's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old Australian media magnate whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
12News Now Beaumont
Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox News (opens 12News Now Beaumont)
Published Sep 20, 2023
12News Now Beaumont's feed description
Rupert Murdoch's son, Lachlan Murdoch, will lead the company in his place.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp. (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
Fox said Thursday that Murdoch would become chairman emeritus
Odessa American
Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down (opens Odessa American)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Odessa American's feed description
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
KTVZ Bend
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Sep 20, 2023
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he will step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp. “For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily with news and ideas, and that will not change,” Murdoch wrote in a memo to employees.
News Advance
Rupert Murdoch to step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and Fox News (opens News Advance)
Published Sep 20, 2023
News Advance's feed description
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he will step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and Fox News.
The Jamestown Sun
Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp (opens The Jamestown Sun)
Published Sep 20, 2023
The Jamestown Sun's feed description
Murdoch, who has near-controlling stakes in both companies, will be appointed chairman emeritus of both the companies.
Newsweek
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox chairman (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
His son Lachlan will become chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp., Murdoch told employees in a letter.
France 24
Conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan (opens France 24)
Published Sep 20, 2023
France 24's feed description
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
The Guardian
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox and News Corp chair, with son Lachlan taking over – live (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Media mogul told staff he was leaving after seven decades and ‘take on different roles’
France 24
Rupert Murdoch hands control of Fox, News Corp media empire to son Lachlan (opens France 24)
Published Sep 20, 2023
France 24's feed description
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
The Guardian
How Lachlan Murdoch became the new head of Fox and News Corp (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Rupert Murdoch’s passing the crown to Lachlan comes as Fox News faces a difficult balancing act in the run-up to the 2024 election
RedState
Rupert Murdoch, Who Reshaped Modern Media, to Step Down as Fox and News Corp Chair in November (opens RedState)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Wall Street Journal
Rupert Murdoch to Step Down as Chair of Fox and News Corp After Seven-Decade Career (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Murdoch will exit roles atop News Corp and Fox in November and will be appointed Chairman Emeritus.
Newsweek
Rupert Murdoch stock takes surprising turn after announcement (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Rupert Murdoch will step down from his roles as chairman of Fox and News Corp and will cede the sole leadership of the companies to his son, Lachlan.
NBC 6 South Florida
Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Sep 20, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
Foxla
Rupert Murdoch announces transition to new role of Chairman Emeritus of FOX Corp and News Corp (opens Foxla)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Foxla's feed description
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is transitioning from his roles as Chair of Fox Corporation and Executive Chairman of News Corp.
Quartz
Rupert Murdoch steps down from Fox and News Corp. with a screed against “elites” (opens Quartz)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Quartz's feed description
The Fox News creator retires from his empire with the same message he used to build it
NBC4 Washington
Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Sep 20, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Lachlan Murdoch, one of his sons, will become sole chairman of News Corp and will continue as Fox Corp.'s executive chair and CEO.
The Guardian
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Lachlan Murdoch, Murdoch’s eldest son, now seems to be his successor after seven-decade run as controversial media mogul
ABC 7 Chicago
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman from Fox, News Corp. (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Sep 20, 2023
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp., Fox has announced.

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