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Paramount, CNN Chief Mark Thompson in ‘Early Stages’ of Discussions to Keep Him in Post

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Paramount, CNN Chief Mark Thompson in ‘Early Stages’ of Discussions to Keep Him in Post
Oct 1, 2026 8:39am PT Paramount, CNN Chief Mark Thompson in ‘Early Stages’ of Discussions to Keep Him in Post

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Brian Steinberg

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bristei See All NEW YORK, NY - MAY 15: President and CEO of the New York Times Company Mark Thompson speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2017 at Pier 36 on May 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for TechCrunch) Noam Galai

Paramount Skydance and CNN chief Mark Thompson are in the “early stages” of discussions that could keep him as the leader of the news giant, according to a person familiar with the matter, a sign that the company is likely to keep CBS News and CNN apart initially as it navigates its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNN declined to make executives available for comment. Paramount could not be reached for immediate comment.

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