CNN CEO Mark Thompson Eyes Leadership Role in Skydance Merger

By mmwachiro · Adweek · 2026-10-02

Adweek reports that CNN head Mark Thompson recently held discussions with David Ellison regarding his future role once the Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger concludes. Although the combined entity will operate under the Skydance name, Thompson is reportedly seeking speci

Adweek reports that CNN head Mark Thompson recently held discussions with David Ellison regarding his future role once the Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger concludes. Although the combined entity will operate under the Skydance name, Thompson is reportedly seeking speci