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Ben Samek serves as the CEO of Banijay Americas, one of the largest divisions of the global entertainment powerhouse Banijay. Under Samek's leadership, the division produces over 1,700 hours of original content annually, including top-rated programs like MasterChef, The Summit, LEGO Masters, Below Deck Franchise, Como Agua Para Chocolate, The Challenge, Love is Blind Brasil, and La Casa de los Famosos.
The Governor's proposal to double the state's tax incentive program to $750 million is neither competitive nor comprehensive enough to discourage projects from relocating. And it ignores unscripted television right now.
