- An individual partnered with CBS on a new late-night business model, driven by a desire to flatter President Trump's views.
- A network associated with CBS is undergoing sweeping changes due to owner preferences aligning with Donald Trump's views, pending FCC approval.
CBS News and Paramount are facing corporate and editorial changes, including a merger and segment pull.
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Updated May 28
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CBS News and Paramount are facing corporate and editorial changes, including a merger and segment pull.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hudson Institute provided background for an ombudsman appointment regarding the corporate structure between Paramount and CBS News.Sub-event
- Bill Owens serves as executive producer of 60 Minutes at CBS News, which is controlled by Paramount Skydance, while viewership declines.Sub-event
- The FCC used its authority to investigate newsrooms while major network changes occurred following a merger involving Paramount and CBS News.Sub-event
Corporate changes at CBS/Paramount include a merger and pulling a segment from broadcast.1 source
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- Tanya Simon's roles at CBS News were restructured, including being removed from executive producer duties and appointed to lead a brand.