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Nick Bilton Takes the Helm of 60 Minutes to Pivot Into a Digital Era

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Nick Bilton Takes the Helm of 60 Minutes to Pivot Into a Digital Era
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Nick Bilton, a former NYT tech columnist and documentary filmmaker, will become the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, replacing Tanya Simon. CBS News says the hire aims to steer the long-running program through a changing media landscape, while Bilton emphasizes the move isn’t political and will be outlined after meetings with staff. 60 Minutes remains the top-rated U.S. news program as broader corporate shifts unfold at Paramount Skydance.

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