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Tom Freston Urges Risk-Taking in New Memoir

12/15/2025

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  • Tom Freston, former Viacom CEO, discusses in the memoir "Unplugged" that success does not follow a straight path.
  • He recounts leaving a stable job to travel, a choice that shaped his creative outlook.
  • He notes MTV faced streaming challenges and regrets his ousting from Viacom.
  • He discusses his work in Afghanistan and with the ONE Campaign, urging young people to take risks and seek diverse perspectives.