CBS extends acting CEO Joseph Ianniello’s tenure through December
5 years, 8 months ago

CBS extends acting CEO Joseph Ianniello’s tenure through December

LA Times  

CBS Corp. is weighing whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. CBS Corp. has suspended its search for a chief executive and extended acting Chief Executive Joseph Ianniello’s contract through the end of the year as the company weighs whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. “He steadied the ship with some key appointments and a commitment to cultural change, and steered it forward by focusing CBS’ operations around its growing direct-to-consumer strategy.” Since taking over the top job on an interim basis, Ianniello has worked to modernize the New York company’s culture by appointing a “chief people officer” and a new head of CBS News, Susan Zirinsky, a former news producer. She also will have to heal the damage to CBS’ reputation caused by the sexual harassment allegations that led to the firing of anchor Charlie Rose and “60 Minutes” executive producer Jeff Fager. Ianniello also installed Showtime’s CEO, David Nevins, as chief creative officer for the entire company, overseeing programming for the CBS network as well as Showtime.

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Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Paramount Global on Monday announced that Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO of the film, television and multimedia company. Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives Bakish will be replaced by a troika of executives who will form a new “Office of the CEO.” The group includes George Cheeks, the CEO of …

NBCUniversal CEO Shell departs over ‘inappropriate conduct’
1 year, 8 months ago

NBCUniversal CEO Shell departs over ‘inappropriate conduct’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal and one of the media industry’s renowned executives, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, parent company Comcast announced Sunday. In a brief statement, Shell said Sunday would be his last day after what he called “an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company.” “I’m truly …

After Leslie Moonves, claims of 'toxic' culture in CBS TV stations
5 years, 1 month ago

After Leslie Moonves, claims of 'toxic' culture in CBS TV stations

LA Times  

Sports reporter Jill Arrington has struggled to find work since being dismissed by KCBS-TV, a CBS network-owned station in Los Angeles. “Oooh, isn’t she tough,” Arrington recalls the former general manager of CBS’ L.A. stations, Steve Mauldin, saying during a March 2018 meeting. Arrington nonetheless said she “felt it could be a whole new career for me, and a place …

Viacom reorganizes creative team before CBS merger
5 years, 2 months ago

Viacom reorganizes creative team before CBS merger

LA Times  

Viacom Inc. Chief Executive Bob Bakish is streamlining his team by identifying key executives who will oversee the various TV networks and film properties after Viacom’s upcoming merger with CBS Corp. On Monday, Viacom announced that four veteran programming executives — Showtime’s David Nevins, Nickelodeon’s Brian Robbins, MTV’s Chris McCarthy and Paramount Pictures’ Jim Gianopulos — are getting increased turf …

Q&A: He was tied to the old regime at CBS. Can Joe Ianniello pave its future under Viacom?
5 years, 4 months ago

Q&A: He was tied to the old regime at CBS. Can Joe Ianniello pave its future under Viacom?

LA Times  

When former CBS Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves was fired over sexual harassment allegations a year ago, many media analysts believed the company had lost an indispensable impresario who kept it vital in a turbulent TV industry. His departure cleared the way for the company’s controlling shareholder Shari Redstone to reunite CBS with Viacom — home of MTV, …

CBS-Viacom merger reunites the storied network with Comedy Central, MTV and Paramount Pictures
5 years, 5 months ago

CBS-Viacom merger reunites the storied network with Comedy Central, MTV and Paramount Pictures

LA Times  

Media titan Sumner Redstone and his daughter Shari in 2012. CBS, which is the larger of the two companies and worth $18.5 billion, will absorb the smaller Viacom, which owns such assets as BET, Comedy Central and the Paramount Pictures movie studio in Hollywood. CBS’ premium channel, Showtime, will have access to movies from Paramount Pictures’ deep library, which includes …

CBS promotes Showtime chief David Nevins to chief creative officer for the whole company
6 years, 2 months ago

CBS promotes Showtime chief David Nevins to chief creative officer for the whole company

LA Times  

CBS Corp. has elevated Showtime chief David Nevins to an expanded role — chief creative officer for the entire company — in recognition that the sudden departure of former Chief Executive Leslie Moonves left a major gap in management for the company’s Hollywood operations. Nevins will retain his role as chief executive of Showtime, the premium channel that has prospered …

CBS’ Les Moonves quits after new sex misconduct charges
6 years, 4 months ago

CBS’ Les Moonves quits after new sex misconduct charges

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CBS Chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women accused the veteran television executive of sexual misconduct. “Moonves will not receive any severance benefits at this time ; any payments to be made in the future will depend upon the results of the independent investigation and subsequent board evaluation,” the network’s statement said. In …

CEO Leslie Moonves exits CBS without severance package; company says $20 million will be donated to women’s groups
6 years, 4 months ago

CEO Leslie Moonves exits CBS without severance package; company says $20 million will be donated to women’s groups

LA Times  

Bowing to pressure brought on by a sexual harassment scandal, CBS Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves resigned Sunday, marking a stunning fall from grace for one of Hollywood’s most respected entertainment executives. “The CBS board of directors has an obligation to move swiftly and decisively to create a safe work environment for all and rid the company of …

CBS entertainment chief Kelly Kahl says harassment allegations at the company ‘need to be taken seriously’
6 years, 5 months ago

CBS entertainment chief Kelly Kahl says harassment allegations at the company ‘need to be taken seriously’

LA Times  

CBS’ TV entertainment chief went on the defensive Sunday in response to explosive allegations of sexual harassment that have roiled the company and threatened to end the reign of his longtime boss Leslie Moonves. All allegations need to be and are being taken seriously.” Kahl is the first CBS executive to speak in a public forum about the matter since …

CBS hires former SEC chief to oversee investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Moonves
6 years, 5 months ago

CBS hires former SEC chief to oversee investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Moonves

LA Times  

Mary Jo White, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been hired to lead CBS’ investigation into allegations of misconduct. CBS has hired two high-powered New York law firms to conduct “a full investigation” into allegations of misconduct by Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves as well as complaints about executives at CBS News, the company said Wednesday …

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