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CBS buys commentary website The Free Press, installs founder Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief

CBS buys commentary website The Free Press, installs founder Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief

Summary

Paramount has bought the website The Free Press and made Bari Weiss the editor-in-chief of CBS News, a new role at the company. This action is part of Paramount's plan to update its content strategy and connect better with audiences.

Key Facts

  • Paramount acquired the website The Free Press.
  • Bari Weiss, the founder of The Free Press, is now the editor-in-chief of CBS News.
  • This role for Weiss is newly created by CBS News.
  • David Ellison leads the company and supports this decision.
  • Weiss is known for her work in print journalism, especially commentary.
  • Paramount aims to modernize how they produce and deliver content.

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