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Paramount-Skydance Merger Under Review: Ad Sales Timeline at Risk

3/3/2026

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The merger proposal between Paramount and Skydance is under regulatory review, potentially delaying the ad sales team's timeline.
The deal aims to unite Paramount+ and HBO Max into a stronger platform and may expand ad inventory.
Paramount has raised its offer to $31 per share.
Investors should watch first-quarter results for ad revenue trends, especially for Paramount+ and Pluto TV, as regulatory hurdles threaten timing.

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Story summary

The merger proposal between Paramount and Skydance is under regulatory review, potentially delaying the ad sales team's timeline.
The deal aims to unite Paramount+ and HBO Max into a stronger platform and may expand ad inventory.
Paramount has raised its offer to $31 per share.
Investors should watch first-quarter results for ad revenue trends, especially for Paramount+ and Pluto TV, as regulatory hurdles threaten timing.