Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale

Decision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking over

Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale

TL;DR

  • CNN employees feel relieved by a decision from Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison.
  • The decision prevented fears of a company-wide overhaul.
  • It also eliminated the possibility of Bari Weiss taking over.