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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
ESPN anchor Jay Harris diagnosed with prostate cancer: All about his wife, kids and net worth
SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris revealed that he was battling prostate cancer during an appearance on Good Morning America on Thursday, June 5. With a career spanning more than two decades, Harris had become a respected and familiar presence in sports journalism, known for his steady voice and deep knowledge of the game. Also Read: ESPN star Jay Harris reveals prostate cancer disgnosis, 'I'll be away from…' According to CelebsWorlds, Harris's net worth is estimated to be $5 million. The sports anchor who joined ESPN in February 2003 has built a solid career as a consistent presence on SportsCenter and other ESPN programs. While exact contract details remain private, industry estimates suggest his annual salary is around $70,000, according to PlayersWiki. This aligns with compensation for veteran sportscasters who have regular airtime but aren't among the network's top-tier earners. His work on special segments and features also contributes to his visibility and overall earnings at the network, as reported by Collegenetworth. Harris's impressive journalism career has also won him several accolades acknowledging his work in the field. These awards include: Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals, Robert L. Vann Award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, EXCEL Award from the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals and Emmy Awards for his contributions to SportsCenter. Also Read: One Piece LEGO sets inspired by live-action series officially revealed: Release date, preorders, and full set list Harris is married to Stephanie Prigmore, and the two have kept most of their life private but are known to have a close-knit family. The two also share two children– Bryce and Tyra. They also have a strong bond as they continue to support each other in their careers and personal endeavours. Currently, Harris lives in Connecticut with his family, a location that keeps him close to ESPN's headquarters in Bristol. His role at the network often sees him anchoring the late-night editions of SportsCenter, including the 11 p.m. and midnight Eastern broadcasts.
CNA
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Mediacorp crowned broadcaster of the year, on top of 67 awards haul at Berlin World Media Festivals and New York Festivals
SINGAPORE: Mediacorp was crowned broadcaster of the year at the 2025 World Media Festivals (WMF) in Berlin, on top of snagging 67 international awards at the WMF and another event, the New York Festivals. The national media network clinched 47 wins at the WMF - a global competition recognising excellence in both broadcast and non-broadcast media - on its way to winning the inaugural broadcaster of the year award, which is "in recognition of outstanding achievement across the festival". The honour "reflects the highest overall score, earned through multiple award-winning entries that demonstrate consistent excellence", the organisers said. On the Broadcaster of the Year win, Mediacorp CEO Tham Loke Kheng said: 'This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not just the success of individual programmes, but the strength of our entire suite of content. From compelling English and Chinese documentaries and standout entertainment shows like President's Challenge Night and the drama Unforgivable, to well-deserved recognition for talents like Wei Du for Walk The Line - it's immensely gratifying to see the full breadth of our work celebrated on a global stage. 'This special award reaffirms how we are continually pushing creative boundaries and finding new meaningful ways to connect with, engage and serve the diverse communities that make up our audience," she added. Sara Chinbuah, Festival Director of WMF, said that Mediacorp "stands out for its versatility, consistent presence, and editorial impact, delivering a diverse slate of high-quality content across documentary, news, entertainment - film and series, and public relations'. Separately, Mediacorp also won 18 awards at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards and two awards at the New York Festivals Radio Awards, while coming in as a finalist in 24 other categories. The New York Festivals is an international competition, celebrating advertising, television and radio programming from around the world. Among the Mediacorp wins, CNA - a subsidiary of the company - clinched 39 awards: it secured one special award, nine golds and thirteen silvers at the WMF. At the New York Festivals, CNA bagged four golds at the Television & Film Awards and a fifth at the Radio Awards. It also won six silvers and five bronzes at the Television & Film Awards. WALK THE LINE WINS GOLD AT BOTH FESTIVALS Walk the Line, an in-house documentary, won gold awards at both festivals. The three-part series follows Chinese migrants for seven weeks on their perilous journey, trying to enter the United States illegally from South America. The documentary previously won Best Documentary Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 and bagged a silver award in the Investigative Documentaries and Reports category at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. CNA correspondent Wei Du won Best Factual Presenter at last year's Asian Academy Creative Awards for her work on the documentary. She clinched a gold at this year's New York Festivals' Television & Film Awards, under the news reporter/correspondent category. Two CNA documentaries and a podcast also won gold at the New York Festivals. , a documentary diving into attacks against women in India, won the top spot in the social justice category. No Ordinary Rescue S2, a returning series featuring rescue stories of ordinary civilians across Asia, scored gold in the heroes category. A CNA Special podcast - Asian Tsunami Anniversary Special (Part 1 and 2) - clinched the top spot under the narrative/document podcast category. At the WMF, CNA's nine gold wins included awards from the documentary categories: human concerns, society and social issues, economy, global issues, social engagement, current affairs and climate. These were for productions such as Reaching The Unreached, a three-part series about doctors in Asia travelling to remote areas with little healthcare access, and The Longest Day S2, which explores over 24 hours how people face the climate crisis in Asia. It also earned the top spots under the news & current affairs: current events category and the public relations: public health & crisis management category. These were for its productions Cyber Scammed: Deepfake (India) and When Crisis Calls: Are We Truly Ready?, respectively. Reaching the Unreached was also honoured with a special award at the WMF. Mediacorp editor-in-chief Walter Fernandez pointed out that both competitions "attract the highest quality entries from the largest and most established newsrooms around the world". "The fact that CNA, a young and small newsroom, is able to win a total of 39 international awards - for its documentaries, current affairs programmes, news bulletins, correspondents and even podcasts - is proof that the CNA team is consistently punching significantly above its weight as it flies the Singapore flag proudly on the global stage,' he said. MEDIACORP WINNERS Apart from the CNA wins, Mediacorp also won a gold and a bronze at the New York Festivals' Television & Film Awards. Its Chinese documentary, Tuesday Report "Hands of Wonder - Wig of Hope", clinched the top spot in the social issues category. Its craft programme, Tuesday Report "Star of Those Days", earned a bronze in the graphic design category. Mediacorp also won an additional special award, nine gold awards and 14 silvers at the WMF. The special award was for World's Unique Neighbourhoods, a Chinese documentary series which explores unique neighbourhoods around the world, each shaped by its culture and community spirit. Among the gold winners were Alienated in the Entertainment Mini-Series category and Lingo Bingo in Children & Youth: Entertainment.
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Mediahuis podcasts scoop prestigious prizes at New York Festivals Radio Awards
Having received four nominations, The Indo Daily, The BelTel and Indo Sport won awards across the best news podcast, best investigative journalism and best sports podcast categories. The Indo Daily received the bronze award in the news category and was nominated alongside its sister podcast The BelTel, which won the silver award. The podcasts were nominated in the news category alongside entries from international outlets including Sky News and Al Jazeera. The Indo Daily received another bronze award for best investigative journalism podcast for the two-part special investigation 'Field of Broken Dreams', a two-and-a-half year joint effort between Sunday Independent journalist Mark Tighe and RTÉ Investigates' Marie Crowe. As part of the joint investigation, multiple female footballers claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s, outlining their personal stories and a series of harrowing allegations. Just eight months after being launched, the daily sport podcast Indo Sport, hosted by Joe Molloy, won silver in the best sports podcast category for the November 2024 episode 'The Descent of Conor McGregor'. The collaboration between dedicated journalists and our talented audio team has been really successful Mediahuis Ireland group head of audio Mary Carroll said: 'The New York Festivals awards are hugely prestigious, so to see our podcasts win alongside those from some of the biggest media producers in the world is an amazing achievement for our teams. 'The Indo Daily and The BelTel are our flagship news podcasts that rely on old-fashioned journalism. The collaboration between dedicated journalists and our talented audio team has been really successful in reaching new audiences. 'We're very proud of the success in the investigative journalism category for the 'Field of Broken Dreams'. For Indo Sport to win an award after only eight months on air is a fantastic accomplishment.' Mediahuis Ireland Group Head of Sport David Courtney said: 'Since its debut in September 2024, the Indo Sport podcast has rapidly become a flagship product for Mediahuis Ireland, redefining how Irish Independent sports fans engage with our daily coverage. 'Hosted by Joe Molloy and featuring a dynamic line-up of contributors including Pat Spillane, Philly McMahon and Dan McDonnell, the podcast delivers sharp, insightful and entertaining commentary across GAA, rugby, football and more.'
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
aT honored for ESG management at National Brand Awards
The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation won the grand prize Wednesday in the environmental, social and governance management category of the 2025 Korea National Brand Awards for the second consecutive year. Hosted by the New York Festivals, the annual award recognizes top performers in each category based on the National Brand Competitiveness Index, which evaluates brand awareness, identity, satisfaction, loyalty and global competitiveness. The Korean food trade agency, also known as aT, first received the ESG management award in 2024, the year the category was introduced, and has retained its top position this year. Since declaring its commitment to ESG management in 2021, the agency has implemented a range of initiatives, including the launch of Korea On-line Wholesale Produce Market to digitize agricultural distribution and the creation of the Climate Change Response Department. It has also introduced support programs such as food packages for underprivileged children and smart farm training for individuals with developmental disabilities. 'It is an honor to be selected as Korea's top national brand in ESG for a second year,' said aT President Hong Moon-pyo. 'We will continue promoting ESG initiatives that contribute to a prosperous future for farmers, fishers and rural communities.'
