Anne Becker
Anne Becker has been a staff writer at Broadcasting & Cable since 2004, covering all aspects of the TV industry. Prior to joining the magazine, she was a reporter for the New York Post's business and real estate sections. She has also worked at The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Psychology Today and Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, and her work has appeared in The New York Times. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Manhattan.
Title: Staff Writer
Email: anne.becker@reedbusiness.com
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