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CBS News: Leadership Change
CBS News and Paramount Skydance Corporation undergoing significant leadership instability. Bari Weiss appointed as editor-in-chief facing internal criticism and calls for removal. Scott Pelley and Tanya Smith both recently fired, indicating organizational turmoil.
Source: The Wrap
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: This lands while the Talent Market Index reads 105.9 (Hot) — down 2.3 versus the prior month — and Americas signal share is rising (+2.4pts).
CBS News: 1 signal in the last 90 days.
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Leadership Change · Americas
7-Eleven →Mauricio Leyva, former Group President of Keurig Dr Pepper, appointed as new CEO of 7-Eleven, signaling potential strategic shifts in retail/beverage partnerships and operational direction.
Leadership Change · Americas
Sphere →Sphere appointed Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as new global head of corporate marketing and communications, reporting to the president and COO Jennifer Koester, based in NYC.
Leadership Change · Americas
CNN →Mark Thompson became CNN chairman and CEO in October 2023, tasked with modernizing the network's business model, accelerating digital transformation, and reducing dependence on traditional pay-TV economics. He recruited Alex MacCallum (former New York Times executive) to oversee digital products. CNN launched a paid digital subscription in October 2024 and an All Access streaming tier.
Leadership Change · Americas
Chicago Public Media →Chicago Public Media appointed Andres Lombana as Senior Vice President of Sales and Sponsorship to lead revenue growth across its expanding portfolio including WBEZ, Chicago Sun-Times, Vocalo, and newly launched chicago.com digital platform.
Leadership Change · Americas
Universal Music Group →Tseyin Foo appointed President, Global Supply Chain at Universal Music Group, transitioning from head of global supply chain planning and strategy at Skechers.
Leadership Change · Americas
Daybright Financial →Wes Gilbreath appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective July 20, 2026, with Matt Riordan continuing as Operating CFO to support transition and continuity.
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