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Paramount Skydance Names Weiss Editor-in-Chief, Aims for Trust

10/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Paramount Skydance bought Weiss's The Free Press for $150 million and named Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News.
Weiss, known for conservative views, aims to make CBS the most trusted news organization.
Ellison's plan to modernize CBS News and address partisan divisions drives the move.
Weiss will report directly to Ellison, bypassing CBS News President Tom Cibrowski amid network tensions.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 launch of YouTube revolutionized media consumption, empowering diverse voices and challenging traditional outlets. In 2019, CBS Corporation merged with Viacom, forming ViacomCBS amid rising competition from streaming giants. Paramount's $150 million acquisition of The Free Press and Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief aim to restore trust in CBS News, reflecting ongoing efforts to adapt journalistic standards in a polarized media landscape.

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Story summary

Paramount Skydance bought Weiss's The Free Press for $150 million and named Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News.
Weiss, known for conservative views, aims to make CBS the most trusted news organization.
Ellison's plan to modernize CBS News and address partisan divisions drives the move.
Weiss will report directly to Ellison, bypassing CBS News President Tom Cibrowski amid network tensions.

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