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MTV Just Turned 45. Its Co-Founder Says 1 Hiring Rule Made the Channel a Success

Tom Freston was 33, deep in debt, and had never worked in television. At MTV, that was the qualification.

Tom Freston was 33, deep in debt, and had never worked in television. At MTV, that was the qualification.

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Why it matters

This is a retrospective feature on MTV's 45th anniversary focusing on a hiring philosophy, which is purely business history and cultural interest with no direct impact on credit markets or financial professionals' decision-making.

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