Nick Bilton Named New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer, Plans Digital Expansion
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Brian Steinberg
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Summary
Nick Bilton has been named the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon in a surprise move that has shocked CBS News insiders. Bilton, a former New York Times columnist and Vanity Fair writer known for his digital media expertise, wants to modernize the iconic newsmagazine by expanding its presence beyond its traditional Sunday evening broadcast into digital and mobile platforms. He sees an opportunity to make the show more prevalent in popular culture and the daily news cycle, rather than just airing once a week.
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There is an incredible opportunity to take the show and do a lot of things with it.
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