Once Allies, Two Media Chiefs Go to War Over the Future of CBS

Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2018 7:56 am

Keach Hagey and Joe Flint | Wall Street Journal

Shari Redstone jockeyed for years to succeed her father atop a media empire that includes CBS Corp. CBS -0.51% and Viacom Inc. VIAB -1.42% Having reached that summit, the newly minted media mogul believes merging those companies is the best way to preserve her family’s legacy and wealth.

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Once Allies, Two Media Chiefs Go to War Over the Future of CBS

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