Pursuits
Dauman's Done the Easy Part. Now He Has to Find Viacom Some Hits
- The new chairman's company has had a stock and ratings slide
- `Philippe has nine months to say what he is going to do'
What’s Behind Drama Inside Viacom’s Boardroom?
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Philippe Dauman’s problem is that his company has too much “Teen Mom” and no “Game of Thrones.”
Dauman, chief executive officer of Viacom Inc. since 2006, consolidated his power Thursday by also becoming chairman. But he can’t spend much time celebrating. He’s got to answer the question that has bedeviled Viacom: How do you create a hit?