Paramount CEO David Ellison says CNN’s editorial independence ‘will be maintained’
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Key Points:
- Paramount CEO David Ellison pledged to maintain editorial independence at CNN amid concerns over his company's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, emphasizing support for CNN's journalists and brand.
- Ellison declined to discuss potential mergers between CNN and Paramount’s CBS News but stressed a focus on serving the 70% of Americans who identify as center-left to center-right, aiming to build trust and truth in news.
- Critics fear Ellison may influence CNN's editorial direction to appease political interests, but he reaffirmed commitment to editorial independence, citing similar policies at CBS News.
- Ellison highlighted plans to expand CNN and CBS News' presence in streaming and social media to meet modern viewing habits, aiming to offer consumers multiple platforms for news consumption.
- He expressed confidence that
