4 posts and columns on Judy McGrath

Head of MTV Networks Resigns

in Media on May 5, 2011 at 11:35 am PT

Viacom Inc. said Thursday Judy McGrath is resigning from her post as chief executive of its MTV Networks unit, giving the company’s top executives more direct control of some of its biggest assets.

Exclusive: Viacom Digital Boss Greg Clayman Headed to Rupert Murdoch's iPad Newspaper

in Media on August 22, 2010 at 3:37 pm PT

Rupert Murdoch’s iPad-friendly digital newspaper doesn’t have a launch date or a name yet, but it is hiring. News Corp. has tapped Greg Clayman, who runs digital distribution for Viacom, to run the new publication’s business operations, multiple sources tell me.

Viacom’s YouTube Strategy: Replay “The Godfather”

in Media on March 19, 2010 at 8:32 am PT

When all else fails, send some severed heads. “Remember our heritage–we are the people that brought you the Godfather.”

Viacom Lays Off 850, Takes $450 Million Charge

in Media on December 4, 2008 at 5:47 am PT

Viacom’s long-rumored cuts are here. The cable network is firing 850 people–seven percent of its workforce–and will take a charge of up to $450 million. It says the cuts will save it up to $250 million next year. The cuts will go into effect this month and will be spread throughout the company. Click through for the official release, as well as internal memos from CEO Philippe Dauman and MTV Networks CEO Judy McGrath.