15:45 uur 16-12-2016

On BizWireTV: Viacom, Chipotle Shakes Up Leadership Team and Shazam Expands Beyond Music

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On the latest BizWireTV, Viacom announces that it has discontinued the exploration of a potential combination with CBS following receipt of National Amusements’ letter and request. In addition, Bob Bakish was appointed as Viacom’s new CEO, effective immediately.

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Top of the Wire:

Improbable Joins Forces with Google to Empower Developers to Build New Online Gaming Experiences

Quick Biz Hits:

National Grid Customers Are the First in the U.S. to Receive Offshore Wind Power (LSE:NG; NYSE:NGG)

Duracell Hosts Galactic Experience for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Launch Pad:

iFit Launches iFit Coach, The First Ever Smart Health Hub

Shazam Announces Integration with Snapchat

New Groupon Survey Finds that 3 out of 4 Americans Fake Reactions to Gifts They Don’t Like (NASDAQ:GRPN)

And the Top 5 Most Shared Stories of the Week:

Orbital ATK Set to Launch Pegasus Rocket Carrying NASA’s CYGNSS Spacecraft (NYSE:OA)

Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Returns to Sole CEO Role; Outlines Plans for Company’s Future (NYSE:CMG)

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan (NYSE:KO)

American Express Increases Parental Leave and Family Benefits for U.S. Employees Beginning January 1, 2017 (NYSE:AXP)

Viacom Appoints Bob Bakish CEO (NASDAQ:VIAB, VIA)

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