Scripps Networks Interactive's Kenneth W. Lowe to be Honored at The Paley Center for Media's Annual New York Gala
CINCINNATI, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kenneth W. Lowe, chairman,
president and CEO of Scripps Networks Interactive, will be honored by The
Paley Center for Media at its annual Gala Evening in New York on Tuesday, Feb.
24 at Cipriani 42nd in New York City.
The Paley Center for Media is recognizing Lowe for his work pioneering
lifestyle entertainment in the food and shelter categories through the
creation of HGTV and Scripps Networks. Lowe is being honored along with WPP's
Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell.
"Ken Lowe and Sir Martin Sorrell are innovative leaders, highly respected
for the energy, focus and direction they provide at the helm of businesses
with far reaching assets and impact," said Pat Mitchell, president and chief
executive officer of The Paley Center for Media. "Ken quite literally changed
the cable landscape with the launch of the successful Scripps Networks, and
Sir Martin created the world's largest advertising conglomerate for the global
marketplace. Both men are dynamic and entrepreneurial individuals who continue
the legacy that William S. Paley established at The Paley Center for Media to
honor and celebrate."
Under Lowe's stewardship, Scripps Networks Interactive has become the
nation's leading provider of television programming and Internet content that
focuses on food and shelter. Lowe founded and launched HGTV and oversaw the
acquisition and transformation of the Food Network into an American pop
culture phenomenon. Lowe also presided over the launches of DIY and Fine
Living Networks and the acquisition of Great American Country (GAC). Lowe also
laid the groundwork for and guided the development of the company's leading
interactive food and shelter category businesses and oversaw the acquisitions
of leading online comparison shopping services Shopzilla and uSwitch.
Past Paley Center gala honorees include Alan Alda, Julie Andrews, Steven
Bochco, Kevin S. Bright, David Brinkley, Tom Brokaw, Jerry Bruckheimer, Carol
Burnett, James Burrows, Sid Caesar, Marcy Carsey, Peter Chernin, David Crane,
Ted Danson, Dick Ebersol, the cast and writers of Everybody Loves Raymond,
Kelsey Grammer, Merv Griffin, Marta Kauffman, David E. Kelley, Leslie Moonves,
Mary Tyler Moore, Jack Paar, Dan Rather, Sumner Redstone, Carl Reiner, the
cast and writers of Saturday Night Live, Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling,
Martin Sheen, Showtime Networks Inc., Sony Corporation, Sir Howard Stringer,
Barbara Walters, John Wells, Dick Wolf, Bob Wright, and Jeff Zucker.
About the Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles,
leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of
television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and
media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an
international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the
media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and
society. The general public can access the collection and participate in
programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the
personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global
programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also
serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion
and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum
of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S.
Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please
visit www.paleycenter.org.
About Scripps Networks Interactive
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is the leading developer of lifestyle-
oriented content for television and the Internet, where on-air programming is
complemented with online video, social media areas and e-commerce components
on companion Web sites and broadband vertical channels. The company's media
portfolio includes: Lifestyle Media, with popular lifestyle television and
Internet brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living Network and
country music network Great American Country (GAC); and Interactive Services,
with leading online search and comparison shopping services, Shopzilla and
uSwitch.
SOURCE Scripps Networks Interactive
CONTACT: Mark Kroeger, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.,
+1-513-824-3227, mark.kroeger@scrippsnetworks.com
