Paramount Global’s international CEO “on leave”
Three executives will jointly run Paramount’s international business in Annecchino’s absence.
Three executives will jointly run Paramount’s international business in Annecchino’s absence.
Quarterly global streaming revenue surpassed $1bn for the first time, with a growth of 62% year-over-year.
Executives George Cheeks, Jim Gianopulos, Bruce Gillmer, Chris McCarthy, David Nevins, Nicole Clemens and Brian Robbins will all help the service amass originals in addition to leading their respective divisions.
Tom Ryan, currently CEO of Pluto TV, will assume the role of President and CEO, ViacomCBS Streaming, overseeing CBS All Access, which will relaunch as Paramount+ in early 2021.
Viacom has bought free streaming television service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash to capture the online entertainment market. The current Viacom properties include Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, ...