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George Cheeks Addresses Staffers in First Memo as Skydance TV Co-Chair
George Cheeks has officially addressed staff following the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. As the new Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer, he emphasized the importance of maintaining CBS as a cornerstone of the company's multiplatform strategy. Cheeks, who remains the only executive from the former Paramount Global leadership team to transition into this new role, expressed optimism about the future. He highlighted the combined power of the company's studios and networks while acknowledging the dedication of employees during a period of significant transition.