Channel 12 Executive Moves to Lead Channel 13 News
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
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- Itai Dancner appointed new CEO of Channel 13 News.
- Dancner previously held senior roles at Channel 12 and Keshet.
- He will replace Tali Ben Ovadia after the elections.
- Dancner aims to expand digital operations and develop new channels.
- Yarden Bitran is the new VP of content.
The board of directors at Channel 13 News has approved the appointment of Itai Dancner as the company's new CEO. Dancner will replace Tali Ben Ovadia, who announced her intention to step down after the upcoming elections.
Dancner joins Channel 13 after a long career at Keshet and Channel 12. Since early 2019, he served as the VP of programming for Keshet 12, contributing to the channel's strategy, content, and program planning from production to broadcast. Previously, he held senior editing and production roles, including six years as editor of "Uman Shishi" on Channel 12 and as business development manager for the news company.
Upon assuming his new role, Dancner is expected to spearhead strategic initiatives such as expanding Channel 13's digital operations, establishing a new studio, and developing additional distribution channels. He will work alongside Yarden Bitran, recently appointed as the company's VP of content.
In a statement, Dancner expressed a sense of great responsibility, calling Channel 13 an excellent news system with highly capable journalists. He emphasized the importance of a strong, independent news company for a democratic society and thanked the board for their trust. Idan Elrom, acting CEO of Reshet 13, thanked Ben Ovadia for her service and welcomed Dancner, highlighting his significant journalistic and managerial experience as crucial for the company during this challenging period.
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