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50 Most Influential: No. 8 — David Levy


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Turner Broadcasting System

CHANGE FROM 2014: NO CHANGE

With big MLB, NBA and NCAA tournament media deals, it’s no surprise to see Levy this high on our list. But two deals, in particular, caught our attention this year for being forward thinking. Levy purchased a majority stake in iStreamPlanet, a deal that puts Turner on the cutting edge of streaming events, competing with the likes of MLB Advanced Media. The other deal — partnering with WME-IMG on an e-sports league — puts Turner at the forefront of one of the hottest sectors in sports.

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