Paramount Inks New Deal for Government Relations Chief DeDe Lea

Story by Etan Vlessing

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scrn logline

Paramount inks new deal with government relations chief DeDe Lea as industry consolidation looms under a potential Trump administration

beat sheet

Lea's new 5-year contract runs through 2028, as Paramount nears a merger with Skydance Media valued at $28 billion
With a possible deregulation-friendly Trump administration on the horizon, Lea's role could be crucial in navigating industry consolidation and potential regulatory changes

call sheet

DeDe Lea, Paramount Global, Skydance Media, Viacom, CBS, Top Gun: Maverick