william paley

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Definition of william paley in English English dictionary

{i} William S. Paley (1901-1990), cigar manufacturer who founded the CBS broadcasting network in the United States in 1929; William Paley (1743-1805), English theologian and philosopher

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William S Paley

born Sept. 28, 1901, Chicago, Ill., U.S. died Oct. 26, 1990, New York, N.Y. U.S. broadcaster. He worked in his family's cigar business from 1922. His success at increasing sales through radio advertisements sparked his interest in the medium. He invested in a small radio network, Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, becoming its president in 1928 and rapidly adding member stations. He built CBS into one of the world's leading radio and television networks, serving as president (1928-46) and chairman of the board (1946-90). He launched CBS News in 1933 and built its outstanding staff, including Edward R. Murrow

William S. Paley

{i} (1901-1990) U.S. broadcaster and cigar manufacturer who founded the CBS broadcasting network in the United States in 1929

William Samuel Paley

born Sept. 28, 1901, Chicago, Ill., U.S. died Oct. 26, 1990, New York, N.Y. U.S. broadcaster. He worked in his family's cigar business from 1922. His success at increasing sales through radio advertisements sparked his interest in the medium. He invested in a small radio network, Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, becoming its president in 1928 and rapidly adding member stations. He built CBS into one of the world's leading radio and television networks, serving as president (1928-46) and chairman of the board (1946-90). He launched CBS News in 1933 and built its outstanding staff, including Edward R. Murrow

Hyphenation

Wil·liam Pa·ley

Turkish pronunciation

wîlyım peyli

Pronunciation

/ˈwəlyəm ˈpālē/ /ˈwɪljəm ˈpeɪliː/