Paramount-Warner Bros. merger raises questions about CNN’s independence under David Ellison.
They publishedParamount-Warner Bros. merger raises questions about CNN’s future
First reportThe Washington Post · 24 Sept, 10:00Z
Latest reportThe Washington Post · 24 Sept, 10:00Z
Span0 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
A Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is raising questions about CNN’s independence under David Ellison.
Why
CNN’s editorial autonomy could become a central concern in the proposed corporate combination.
Watch
Watch for merger details and commitments concerning CNN’s governance and editorial independence.
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