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Sarnoff

American  
[sahr-nawf, -nof] / ˈsɑr nɔf, -nɒf /

noun

  1. David, 1891–1971, U.S. businessman and broadcasting executive, born in Russia.


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Sarnoff had read all of Cornwell’s books with her mom and had what she calls a “meaningful” connection to the series.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

Greeley “is a talented and strategic leader with wide-ranging experience managing enterprises across physical and digital markets,” said Richard Sarnoff, chairman of media at KKR and chairman of the board at Simon & Schuster.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

Minnow Cerf faced down the whale David Sarnoff, head of RCA.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2026

More notably, Richard Sarnoff, chair of KKR’s media group, worked in publishing from the 1980s until 2011.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2023

NBC’s president, Robert Sarnoff, threatens to replace him with the popular bandleader Xavier Cugat.

From New York Times Apr. 24, 2023

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