Instagram/Mark Thompson & David Zas TV CNN chief urges calm as Paramount's $31/share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is deemed "superior," reshaping media ownership. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - Mark Thompson, the Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, addressed CNN staff on Thursday, urging them not to jump to conclusions following a significant shift in the ownership landscape of their parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).