Media Monday: CNN-CBS News Pro Forma Realities & Fox-Roku Vulcan Chess
6/22/202626 min
Jon Kelly and Peter reunite to work through the CNN-CBS News pro forma possibilities as the era of belt-tightening beckons at WarnerMount. Then the duo trade some final observations about Fox’s acquisition of Roku.
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First 90 secondsJohn Kelly· Host0:01
I do think that this is one area, th- in particular the CBS News CNN integration, where you will see a lot of synergy. Like, a lot of synergy.
Peter Hamby· Host0:11
Welcome to the Powers That Be Daily, Puck's podcast focused on the intersection of Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood, and the players who run it all. I'm Peter Hamby. It's Monday, June 22nd, which means it's Media Monday. Today, John Kelly and I talk about the joining of the Paramount News families. Yes, CBS News and CNN have started the process of merging their operations, with Barry Weiss running the show. And, as John and I discuss, it's not gonna be easy. We also explain why Fox buying Roku is one of the savviest media plays in years. We'll talk about all that and much more on today's episode of the Powers That Be.
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