Itay Dankner Appointed CEO of News 13, Moving From Channel 12
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Itay Dankner appointed CEO of News 13.
- Dankner moves from Channel 12's programming VP role.
- He will take over after the upcoming elections.
- His priorities include digital expansion and a new studio.
The board of directors of News 13 has approved the appointment of Itay Dankner as the company's new CEO. Dankner, who has served as the Vice President of Programming for Channel 12 since early 2019, will officially take over from Tali Ben-Ovadia after the upcoming elections.
Dankner brings extensive experience from his tenure at Channel 12, where he was involved in shaping the channel's strategy and content, planning its broadcast schedule, and overseeing program production and airing. Prior to that, he spent six years as the editor of "Ulpan Shishi" (Friday Studio) at Channel 12 and served as a business development manager at the news company. He also held various editorial and production roles in current affairs and investigative journalism.
Upon assuming his new role, Dankner is expected to focus on expanding News 13's digital operations, establishing a new studio, and developing additional distribution channels. He expressed his commitment to the position, stating, "I accept the role with a great sense of responsibility. News 13 is an excellent organization with exceptionally experienced and capable journalists, and I am happy for the opportunity to join their journey." He emphasized the importance of a strong and independent news company for a democratic society and thanked the board for their trust, expressing confidence in strengthening the company together.
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