Category: CBS News

David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN.
Former ’60 Minutes’ Correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, Scott Pelley Will Teach At Columbia

The New York Times – Business:
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, who exited the show after clashing with executives at CBS News, will teach reporting skills.
Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN?

The New York Times – Business:
The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.
CBS News Hired an Independent Watchdog. What’s He Doing?

The New York Times – Business:
With CBS News rocked by controversy, some viewers have turned to the network ombudsman for a public response. So far, they haven’t gotten one.
‘60 Minutes’ Journalist Who Accused CBS of Political Meddling Loses Her Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired

The New York Times – Business:
A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

The New York Times – Business:
The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.
CBS News Radio Crackles to a Close

The New York Times – Business:
A stalwart of the mass media century, the longstanding network that launched the careers of journalists like Edward R. Murrow will air its final broadcast in May.
CBS News Cuts 6% of Staff as Bari Weiss Reshapes the Division

The New York Times – Business:
The layoffs affected several dozen employees at the news division, which is owned by the technology heir David Ellison.
Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

The New York Times – Business:
The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.
How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount

The New York Times – Business:
Not long ago, Mr. Zaslav was widely criticized for his management of Warner Bros. Discovery. He overcame the doubters, cementing a blockbuster sale to Paramount.
For CNN, a Takeover by Paramount Means a Suddenly Uncertain Future

The New York Times – Business:
Paramount’s apparent victory over Netflix in securing Warner Bros. Discovery has led to concerns within the CNN newsroom.