Suzanne Scott Honored at Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Induction

Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott was inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame on Tuesday at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The annual event honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the media landscape.

Scott, who joined Fox News in 1996, has held various production and creative roles before becoming CEO in 2018. She oversees all of Fox News Media's assets, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox News Digital, Fox News Audio, Fox Nation, Fox Weather, and Fox News International.

During the ceremony, Fox News host Bill Hemmer, along with ABC’s Will Reeve and CBS’s Vlad Duthiers, served as emcees. Hemmer introduced Scott, highlighting the extensive reach of the platforms under her leadership. Video tributes were also shown, featuring Fox Corporation Executive Chair and CEO Lachlan Murdoch and "The Five" co-host Dana Perino.

Murdoch described Scott as the "clear choice" to lead the company and noted her success in expanding the brand across various platforms. Perino remarked on Scott's deep understanding of the business and her ability to make the company's sustained success appear effortless.

Scott, in her acceptance speech, expressed gratitude for the honor and acknowledged her entire Fox News family. She thanked Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch for their support of free speech and highlighted the upcoming 30th anniversary of Fox News.

Under Scott's leadership, Fox News Channel has maintained its position as a ratings leader, and all of Fox News Media's business units have achieved significant growth and record-breaking performance. Scott emphasized her commitment to meeting audiences on the platforms they use, leading to the creation of FOX Nation in 2018, FOX News International in 2020, and FOX Weather in 2021. She also spearheaded the launch of FOX News Books in 2020 and the brand refresh of FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, and FOX Business.

Other notable inductees included Bravo's Andy Cohen, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, and Food Network’s Bobby Flay. Previous honorees in the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame include Oprah Winfrey, Bob Iger, and Walter Cronkite.