Exclusive Community: Paley International Council
Chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr., the distinguished Paley International Council is a membership community comprised of the world’s most important entertainment, media, and technology executives. The Council provides advice and guidance on the Paley Center’s global programs and initiatives, including the renowned Paley International Council Summit.
Paley International Council Summit, often referred to as the “Davos of Media,” brings together global leaders and CEOs of the world’s most important media companies, to advance the exchange of ideas and to foster a sense of community. The Summit was first held in 1995 in Italy, and, over the years, has been held in China, South Africa, Germany, Austria, India, Monaco, Spain, France, Turkey, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
The Paley Center is guided by one of the most distinguished Boards reinforcing the strength and impact of the Media Council community.
Paley International Council Member Companies
Alexun Advisory
Alibaba Group
Allen & Company LLC
Alliance Media FZ LLC
Altice USA (Optimum)
AMC Networks
Apple, Inc.
BBC Studios
Bloomberg Associates
Candle Media
Citi
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Electronic Arts
ESPN
Fox Corporation
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Grupo Globo
Grupo Salinas
Hearst
Integrated Media Company
Interpublic Group
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The Kraft Group
Liberty Global
LionTree LLC
Major League Baseball
Major League Soccer
Mattel, Inc.
Microsoft
National Basketball Association
National Football League
National Hockey League
NBCUniversal
Nielsen
Paramount Global
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Pearson
The Procter & Gamble Company
Riot Games
Roblox
SESAC Music Group
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
Sky Group
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
TelevisaUnivision
Tyler Perry Studios
Verizon
Vivendi
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Warner Music Group
Yahoo, Inc.
YouTube
List current as of May 2025
Paley International Council $10,000
(By application; non-transferable)
- Seat on the prestigious Paley International Council
- Four (4) Delegate passes to the Paley International Council Summit
- Priority during the Paley International Council Summit Q&As
- Priority access to seating at the Paley International Council Summit
- VIP invitations and opportunity to participate in the Paley International Council Program Series
- VIP tickets to special events virtually or at the Paley Center in New York*
- Company name included as part of the esteemed Paley International Council on the Center’s website
- Dedicated Paley Center concierge to assist with Member benefits
- VIP Access to Paley Industry events
- Priority during the Paley Industry programming Q&As
- Additional in-person benefits
o Four (4) VIP tickets to the Opening Night reception of the Paley International Council Summit
o Exclusive VIP access to the Paley Center in NY for hosting business meetings (up to four (4) times per year*)
o Preferred Council rates for use of the Paley Center in NY for private events
*Subject to availability
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