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Paramount Revamps Networks to Attract Young Viewers

9/8/2025

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Paramount is revamping MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and BET to attract younger viewers amid declining cable subscriptions.
CEO David Ellison plans to refresh brands, cut costs, and enhance streaming operations.
Despite a 6% revenue decline, cable networks generated over $4 billion last quarter.
CBS News may appoint Bari Weiss to diversify its audience and improve digital engagement.
Following feedback, CBS News will stop editing taped interviews, addressing internal editorial pressures.

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Story summary

Paramount is revamping MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and BET to attract younger viewers amid declining cable subscriptions.
CEO David Ellison plans to refresh brands, cut costs, and enhance streaming operations.
Despite a 6% revenue decline, cable networks generated over $4 billion last quarter.
CBS News may appoint Bari Weiss to diversify its audience and improve digital engagement.
Following feedback, CBS News will stop editing taped interviews, addressing internal editorial pressures.