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CBS Is Reportedly Preparing an Offer to Re-Merge With Viacom

Could the third time be the charm?

Viacom CEO Bob Bakish is seen as the favorite to run the combined company, while acting CBS CEO Joseph Ianniello's future is unclear.Getty Images, CBS
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By Jason Lynch

June 18, 2019

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Jason Lynch is editor at Adweek, overseeing the magazine and digital covers, as well as all TV coverage across linear and streaming.

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