According to a report from The New York Times, based on information from two separate sources, Skydance CEO David Ellison has engaged in discussions about potentially purchasing Bari Weiss’ digital newspaper, The Free Press.
According to The Times, Ellison is currently exploring potential acquisitions, but a deal might not happen because Weiss has expressed her desire to manage the site autonomously.
According to a source informed about the situation, the report suggested that Weiss might oversee the editorial style of CBS News without actually becoming part of their management team.
The discussions emerge as Skydance, led by Ellison, is attempting to finalize its acquisition of Paramount, which encompasses CBS News. This marks the second instance suggesting that Ellison could be considering a deal with Bari Weiss. Toward the end of June, Oliver Darcy reported via his newsletter Status that Weiss was being pursued for a position at CBS News.
Back in early July, Paramount Global reached an agreement to pay $16 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by former President Trump concerning an interview conducted by 60 Minutes with Vice President Kamala Harris in October. This lawsuit was perceived as a potential hurdle in finalizing the acquisition, since it necessitates regulatory approval and involves the transfer of FCC licenses under the leadership of FCC chairman Brendan Carr.
In 2021, Weiss established The Free Press following her departure from The New York Times due to ideological differences and alleged harassment by liberal coworkers. This venture, boasting over 50 staff members, more than 30 investors (as reported by The Times), and a subscriber base of 1.5 million free and paid users, also offers podcasts, videos, and live events.
The website delves into various themes like diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, transgender healthcare, media bias towards liberal views, and supports numerous pro-Israel perspectives. Last September, it was revealed that the site had secured $15 million from investors and appraised itself at a worth of $100 million, as reported by Financial Times.
This week, both Weiss and Ellison are participating in the yearly Allen & Company conference held in Sun Valley, according to the Times.
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