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Paramount’s Streaming Plans Get Some Clarity as Cindy Holland Exits with Casey Bloys Likely Taking Over
Holland said Paramount+ reached an all-time subscriber high and drove double-digit growth in engagement and revenue before leaving the streaming job.
- On Tuesday, Paramount Streaming Head Cindy Holland announced she is stepping down from her role leading direct-to-consumer operations ahead of the $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison is optimizing for HBO stability, positioning HBO Chairman Casey Bloys to lead the combined streaming division during the transition ahead.
- During her 14-month tenure, Holland oversaw Paramount+ and Pluto TV reaching all-time subscriber highs while greenlighting more than 40 new series. Paramount CEO David Ellison called her "a force of nature" whose impact was significant.
- The resignation precedes finalization of Paramount's $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, which awaits federal judge approval to resolve an antitrust lawsuit brought by California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other Democratic attorneys general.
- Holland stated she fully supports Ellison's focus on "HBO stability" as the company manages the integration. The team has the expertise to navigate the transition and the next phase of the combined business.
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Cindy Holland Leaving Paramount Ahead Of WBD Merger
One of the biggest executive questions about Paramount following its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — who will lead streaming — may have been answered. Cindy Holland is leaving Paramount where she was Chairman of Direct-To-Consumer since the Skydance-Paramount merger having served as an advisor to Skydance CEO David Ellison prior to that. She announced her departure in a company memo, which you can read below. The move leaves H…
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