David Ellison Wants CEO Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN After Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closes

Paramount's CEO David Ellison plans to keep Mark Thompson as CNN's leader after a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery closes. Thompson's continued role at the network had been uncertain under the new ownership, but Ellison's decision appears to resolve at least some questions about CNN's leadership going forward.

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QuartzLean Left· 23h ago

Paramount's David Ellison is asking CNN's CEO to stay after Warner Bros. deal closes

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CNN’s Mark Thompson to Keep Job After Paramount Merger

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Paramount CEO asks Mark Thompson to stay on at CNN after the merger. Will he?

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New York PostLean Right· 1d ago

Bari Weiss’ role at CNN revealed after David Ellison makes Mark Thompson decision

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David Ellison Wants CEO Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN After Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closes

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