David Zaslav touted to an investor conference a fast rollout to get to 200 million global subscribers within three years or so.
Speaking during the virtual Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference from Los Angeles, he said he has been spending “about two weeks a month” out West to learn about the “substantial” history of Warner and its successes and to “meet as many people as I can” within the company to “understand all the different points of view about where the industry is.”
But he said he was also meeting people, including old friends, from outside the company, because “we also need to bring some more great people into the company” after the merger. Describing a busy schedule, he said: “This week I am meeting with over 50 people in the business,” also sharing that “I met with Chuck Lorre the other day.” After all, “this business starts with great IP … and terrific content.
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