During the time since, he was Director of Entercom Communications Corporation, and Executive VP and Treasurer of CBS Radio Inc.[5][6] In 2009, Ianniello served as CBS’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of CBS Corporation for four years, where he was responsible for the company’s financial strategy across all of its operations. Joseph Ianniello and Jennifer Ianniello arrive at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington. [16] Under the contract extension, Ianniello’s salary rises to $3 million, from $2.5 million. [3], In December 2015, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of CBS Corporation.[4]. Ianniello’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the culture includes continuing progress in the Company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Former WME partner and talent agent Phillip Sun recently launched his own management firm M88, with plans to push for more inclusive storytelling in Holllywood. [1], Ianniello started his career at CBS in 1997 as Director of Financial Planning. [10][11][12][13][14], On September 9, 2018, CBS Corporation announced Moonves would be stepping down as CEO and announced Joe Ianniello as President and acting CEO. View Joe Iannelli’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Doctors treating Trump’s COVID-19 say his oxygen levels fluctuated and that they’ve prescribed dexamethasone, a steroid, amid signs of lung damage. [2], His next move within CBS was as its Vice President of Corporate Development from 2000-2005. New questions emerge about timing and severity of President Trump’s coronavirus infection. She also will have to heal the damage to CBS’ reputation caused by the sexual harassment allegations that led to the firing of anchor Charlie Rose and “60 Minutes” executive producer Jeff Fager. Endorsement: Vote no on Prop. Viewer demand for TV shows with diverse casts outstrips supply, report says. Movie theaters ‘at a crisis point’ as Regal shutdown dampens recovery hopes. The move comes amid a retrenchment of legacy media companies. Earlier, he was responsible for the billboard division — CBS Outdoor — morphing into a real-estate investment trust. He was also involved in the divestiture of Blockbuster. Zirinsky, 66, replaced CBS News President David Rhodes, who was brought in by Moonves in 2011. Join Facebook to connect with Joe Iannello and others you may know. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Joe’s connections and jobs at … We trace the path, Debate commission to make changes after chaotic night. CBS’ board also noted that Ianniello has been working to position CBS as a multiplatform content company that is less dependent on advertising. Joe has 5 jobs listed on their profile. CBS Corp. has suspended its search for a chief executive and extended acting Chief Executive Joseph Ianniello’s contract through the end of the year as the company weighs whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. [19] After 22 years, Joe departed his role as chairman and CEO of the CBS Entertainment Group for ViacomCBS on March 23, 2020 as he was replaced with NBCUniversal alum George Cheeks. Joseph R. Ianniello is an American media executive. CBS had planned to hire a new chief executive by the end of March, but the search was complicated by thorny questions about CBS’ direction and a potential merger with Viacom, the other media company controlled by Sumner Redstone’s family. Joe has 1 job listed on their profile. View Joe Ianniello’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Since taking over the top job on an interim basis, Ianniello has worked to modernize the New York company’s culture by appointing a “chief people officer” and a new head of CBS News, Susan Zirinsky, a former news producer. Burbank-based studio Warner Bros. was sued in L.A. by a senior female marketing executive who says she faced resistance from male executives and hostility from an “old boys’ club” before she was terminated in December. A new timeline from President Trump’s doctors, if accurate, would mean Trump held events while knowing he was sick, potentially exposing supporters, employees and others. Zirinsky is trying to preserve the journalistic legacy of the network while boosting the ratings for CBS News, which has lost ground to competitors in recent years. He will receive a $5 million cash signing bonus, and the extension guarantees him another $15 million bonus. During that time, he was involved in many of the mergers and acquisitions including the acquisitions of BET, Comedy Central and Sportsline. [19], After 22 years, Joe departed his role as chairman and CEO of the CBS Entertainment Group for ViacomCBS on March 23, 2020 as he was replaced with NBCUniversal alum George Cheeks. View the profiles of professionals named "Joe Ianniello" on LinkedIn. He became Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of Viacom Inc. in July, 2005. Meanwhile, Ianniello, 51, has consistently expressed interest in becoming the permanent CEO. Facebook gives people the power to... Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people In conservative Placer County, Trump supporters say they are disheartened by liberals’ apparent glee after Trump tests positive for COVID-19. The angry exchanges between President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden made it a challenging evening for the “Fox News Sunday” anchor. Just last month, Walt Disney Co. acquired much of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, and last summer telecommunications giant AT&T Inc. acquired Time Warner Inc., and renamed it WarnerMedia. Lost rabbits and a missing nighttime rave: An insider’s look at how a “Fall Guys” course is made from start to finish with level designer Megan Ralph. Ianniello also installed Showtime’s CEO, David Nevins, as chief creative officer for the entire company, overseeing programming for the CBS network as well as Showtime. Some candidates who were invited to apply for the top job expressed reservations about joining CBS before crucial questions about the company’s future as a stand-alone company were resolved, according to one knowledgeable person who asked not to be identified discussing personnel matters. [7] This is significant because, according to the New York Post, Ianniello was being poised to succeed Moonves as CEO at some point in the future. CBS owns the nation’s most popular television network, the premium cable channel Showtime and a chain of television stations. He has previously been the Chairman of CBS Entertainment Group unit of ViacomCBS from December 4, 2019 until March 23, 2020 and President and acting CEO of CBS Corporation in September 2018. Fired Warner Bros. marketing executive sues studio over discrimination, ‘boys club’ culture. L.A. Times Editor Norman Pearlstine to step down. [8][9] That contract extension includes a $70 million payout if his employment were to end by way of a merger. Get our revamped Envelope newsletter, sent twice a week, for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes insights and columnist Glenn Whipp’s commentary. There are 10+ professionals named "Joe Ianniello", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. A native of Wyoming, she is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Columbia University. Why should Californians have to accept an unjust expansion of Proposition 13 just to get a common-sense reform? CBS Corp. has suspended its search for a chief executive and extended acting Chief Executive Joseph Ianniello’s contract through the end of the year as … Joe has 5 jobs listed on their profile. CBS Corp. is weighing whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. Cinema stocks were hammered after Regal owner Cineworld said it would re-close its locations this week. He also helped launch the streaming platform CBS All Access, which has achieved modest success. 19, an unwelcome combo of good and bad tax proposals. Trump stages drive-by for supporters after doctors disclose more serious symptoms. The L.A. Times’ endorsements in the November 2020 election. He was named COO of CBS Corporation in 2013. “He steadied the ship with some key appointments and a commitment to cultural change, and steered it forward by focusing CBS’ operations around its growing direct-to-consumer strategy.”. CBS announced Tuesday that it was extending Ianniello’s tenure through Dec. 31, citing his accomplishments since he took over the storied broadcasting company. [17], In his new role, Ianniello will oversee all CBS-branded asserts under parent company ViacomCBS. Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more. She has been a member of the Company Town team for more than a decade. The White House quickly tried to walk back some of the comments. [20], At the time various CBS Board Members put together and submitted a bid to acquire Viacom, CBS had wanted Ianniello – CBS's then chief operating officer – to hold the same position at the new firm.[21]. Pearlstine, who just celebrated his 78th birthday, made the announcement Monday during a meeting with top editors and then in a note to staff members. Moderator Chris Wallace on the wild presidential debate: ‘It was revealing’. Above, CBS headquarters in New York. “We are very pleased to recognize Joe’s talents and efforts with this extension, and we look forward to all that he’ll continue to do to build on CBS’ remarkable momentum,” CBS’ board said. View Joe Iannello’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Previously, Ianniello was Moonves’ top deputy and the company’s chief operating officer since 2013. James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ delayed until April. Making ‘Fall Guys,’ 2020’s surprise hit game: How one of its zaniest levels was designed. Ianniello serves on the Board of Trustees at Pace University,[22] the Board of Directors of the charitable organization Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)[23] as well as New Alternatives for Children. At that position, Mr. Ianniello was in charge of all financial planning matters at CBS including investor relations. Why one Hollywood agent left WME to start his own diverse management firm. View Joe Ianniello’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. He has served as president and acting chief executive since September, when former Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves was forced to resign over a sexual harassment scandal.