US EditionFree Press founder Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News after deal with Paramount
Paramount's $150 million acquisition aims to reshape CBS News under Bari Weiss, targeting a politically mixed audience and emphasizing independent, fact-based journalism, Paramount said.
- Paramount announced the acquisition of The Free Press, a leading independent subscription media company, to enhance CBS News' journalism standards and reach.
- Bari Weiss, co-founder and CEO of The Free Press, has been appointed as editor-in-chief of CBS News following the acquisition.
- As part of the transition, The Free Press is offering a 'Free Week' from October 6 to October 12 to introduce its content to a broader audience.
- David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, expressed confidence that Weiss' leadership will invigorate CBS News and attract a balanced audience.
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CBS News names pro-Israel commentator Bari Weiss as new head
American journalist Bari Weiss, a noted critic of alleged bias at mainstream media outlets, was named Monday as editor-in-chief of CBS News following the buyout of the storied news organization's parent company, Paramount, by Skydance. Weiss’s appointment, known for her pro-Israel stance and frequent criticism of "woke" politics, comes amid what critics describe as an attempt to shift CBS toward a direction more in line with President Donald Tru…
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