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Ex-NBC/BBC Chief to Launch New Creative Studio
26 Aug
Summary
- Former NBC and BBC news executive Deborah Turness is launching a new venture.
- She will lead Independent Talent Studio, focusing on media brands and IP.
- Turness exited BBC News after a Donald Trump speech editing scandal.
Deborah Turness, a former news chief for NBC and the BBC, is setting her sights on a new creative endeavor. She is joining Independent Talent Group to establish a dedicated creative studio.
As President of the newly formed Independent Talent Studio, Turness will concentrate on developing media brands, franchises, and intellectual property. Her focus will be on leveraging the power of creative talent to build these assets.
This significant career move comes after Turness's exit from BBC News in November of last year. Her departure followed a controversy where a BBC program edited a Donald Trump speech, leading to legal action by the former U.S. President against the broadcaster.
