This will bring an end to CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour’s 43-year association with the broadcaster
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Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027
Jay Askinasi to head ad sales at Paramount Skydance; WBD executives exit
David Decker named President of Content Sales; Ray Hopkins to serve as President of Distribution
Combined Paramount & Warner Bros Discovery to be named Skydance: David Ellison
As per news reports, the merger is expected to close on Tuesday and Ellison could reportedly unveil the leadership structure for the combined company...
Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz named Co-CEO of Paramount Skydance
The appointment comes as Paramount nears completion of Warner Bros. Discovery merger
Paramount launches $7.5 bn loan syndication to fund Warner Bros Discovery deal
Paramount has said it intends to utilize net proceeds, along with cash on hand and equity financing to finance purchase price for the acquisition and...
Brahma AI secures $150 million in funding led by Multiples
The company has also received a further $100 million of investor interest
CTV, FAST expansion puts traditional cable operators on the backfoot
DTH operators’ aggressive CTV and FAST push threatens cable’s traditional distribution role, intensifying regulatory concerns and competition for subs...
DTH players enter CTV, bet on FAST & broadcaster partnerships for next phase of TV
For Tata Play and Sun Direct, a CTV proposition could integrate linear TV, OTT and other internet-based entertainment into a more unified viewing expe...
Paramount-Warner Bros merger moves closer as US states settle antitrust lawsuit
The $110-billion deal would bring CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+, and CBS under one corporate owner, reshaping the global streaming and television landscape
WBD deal: Paramount could face $30 mn penalty for every missed theatrical release
As per reports, the settlement discussions could also include Miramax sale and $1.5 billion US film production investment
Festive media bets shift upstream as brands chase intent before Diwali ad inflation
The shift was a key theme at “The Festive Surge: Winning India’s Billion Shoppers,” an exclusive closed-door leadership roundtable hosted by e4m with...
Paramount Skydance moves to enforce bond requirement in Warner Bros merger case
The company has satisfied all closing conditions under the merger agreement and received clearances from regulators representing 69 jurisdictions
Warner Bros. Discovery’s discovery+ app to be shut down in India
From September 3, users in India can no longer purchase new discovery+ subscriptions through Warner Bros. Discovery or third-party providers
Branch Discovery Ads’ Kunik Patel on value of impressions, moving beyond last click & more
As consumer journeys fragment across apps, CTV, search and retail, Branch Discovery Ads’ Kunik Patel says, marketers are looking beyond clicks to meas...
Showcasing The Indian Narrative – Discovery’s Declassified: Operation Sindoor
Guest Column: Bhuvan Lall traces Discovery’s India journey and highlights how filmmakers Prabhu and Manika Asgaonkar are bringing India’s military sto...
Paramount to sign deal with theatres for 30 films a year post WBD acquisition: Reports
According to media reports, Paramount is offering theater operators a three-year agreement under which the company will promise to release at least 30...
Google's Sanjay Ghemawat bows out after 27 years to build AI-driven Discovery
The Indian-American engineer behind Google's core infrastructure exits to launch Discovery Loop, as Pichai and Hassabis confirm changes atop Google De...
UK approves Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Separately, Paramount has entered into a deed of covenant and undertaking with the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
WBD Q2 revenue falls 11% as advertising and studio businesses weigh on earnings
Warner Bros. Discovery reported $8.7 bn in second-quarter revenue as advtg fell 22% & content revenue declined 26%, while its streaming biz continued...
David Ellison defends Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid legal battle
Ellison’s remarks came as a federal judge scheduled a March 2027 trial to hear antitrust challenges to the merger
Leadership Timeline
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Oct 2026
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David Ellison — CEO (appointment)
David Ellison announced the new corporate name for the combined entity of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery as Skydance.
Oct 2023
Makan Delrahim — Chief Legal Officer (appointment)
Commented on the approval from the European Commission regarding the acquisition by Paramount.
Oct 2023
David Ellison — CEO (appointment)
CEO David Ellison indicated plans to close the merger transaction.
Oct 2023
Ryan Gould — President of US Advertising Sales (exit)
Ryan Gould is set to leave Warner Bros. Discovery following the merger.
Oct 2023
Bobby Voltaggio — President of US Advertising Sales (exit)
Bobby Voltaggio is set to leave Warner Bros. Discovery following the merger.
Oct 2023
Scott Miller — President of Networks and Streaming Distribution (exit)
Scott Miller is set to exit Warner Bros. Discovery following the appointment of Ray Hopkins.
AI Insights
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Merger with Paramount. Warner Bros. Discovery is merging with Paramount, which will consolidate major media brands like CNN, HBO Max, and CBS under one corporate umbrella, significantly impacting the streaming market.
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Financial Strategy. Paramount is launching a $7.5 billion loan syndication to finance the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, indicating a strong financial strategy to support the merger.
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Regulatory Challenges. The merger is facing regulatory scrutiny, with US states settling an antitrust lawsuit, highlighting the complexities involved in large-scale media consolidations.
FAQs
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The merger is valued at $110 billion.
The merger will bring CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+, and CBS under one corporate owner.
Paramount is launching a $7.5 billion loan syndication to finance the acquisition and manage existing debts.
Paramount could face a $30 million penalty for every missed theatrical release as part of the merger agreement.
The merger is expected to close soon, with leadership structure announcements anticipated shortly.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Warner Bros. Discovery is currently in the process of merging with Paramount, a deal valued at $110 billion that aims to reshape the global streaming and television landscape. The merger is nearing completion, with significant financial maneuvers underway to fund the acquisition and manage existing debts.
Key Executives
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David Ellison
CEO of Paramount Skydance
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Ynon Kreiz
Co-CEO of Paramount Skydance
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David Decker
President of Content Sales
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Ray Hopkins
President of Distribution