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    Thomas E. Freston (born November 22, 1945) is an American media proprietor, businessman, and financier. Early life and education. Freston grew up in Rowayton, Connecticut. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Michael's College and an MBA from New York University. [citation needed] .

  2. Jan 4, 2018 · Learn how Tom Freston, the former CEO of MTV Networks, transformed music videos into a cultural phenomenon and created a brand that inspired millions of fans. Read his career highlights, challenges and achievements in this Hall of Fame tribute.

  3. Nov 16, 2021 · November 16, 2021. Channel. Legends & Leadership. In September 2006 Viacom CEO Tom Freston was unceremoniously fired, reportedly in response to his decision to not outbid Rupert Murdoch's Fox and acquire a since-forgotten social network called Myspace. It's ironic that he now views Facebook as a "Frankenstein monster."

  4. Jun 10, 2016 · After initially sitting quietly as the corporate soap opera played out, former Viacom CEO Tom Freston has stepped forward to call for new leadership at the top. "I guess the problem was not...

  5. Watch Tom Freston, the former CEO of MTV Networks and co-president of Viacom, talk about his career and the creation of MTV in this three-hour interview. Learn about his early years, his travels, his business deals, and his current projects.

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  7. Tom Freston is a media and entertainment industry veteran, former CEO of Viacom and MTV Networks, and board chair of the ONE Campaign. He is also a principal of Firefly3, an investment and consultancy firm, and serves on several other boards and advisory roles.

  8. Jan 3, 2016 · The MTV co-founder and media mogul shares his personal and professional journey in India, from his first trip in 1972 to his latest visit in 2015. He reflects on the country's transformation, its culture, and its contradictions.

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