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Lillian Rizzo covers media, sports and other business news for CNBC.
She joined CNBC in August 2022 after nearly nine years at The Wall Street Journal, where she covered media, bankruptcy and private-equity deals. She also previously worked at Debtwire and the New York Daily News.
Lillian has a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College and has a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
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Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source saysLillian Rizzo|Julia Boorstin50 Min AgoNasdaq falls 4% and suffers worst day since April 2025 as traders flee chip stocksSarah Min|Sean ConlonJune 4, 2026Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the pushLillian RizzoMay 31, 2026Disney’s ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal. FCC Chair vows to ‘follow the facts’Lillian Rizzo|Laya NeelakandanMay 28, 2026Creator content made the main stage at TV’s ‘upfront’ pitches — and not just for YouTubeLillian RizzoMay 16, 2026U.S., EU lawmakers pledge European scrutiny of Paramount’s WBD dealGarrett Downs|Lillian RizzoMay 14, 2026Versant stock jumps 10% after company’s Q1 report shows bright spots in licensing, platformsLillian RizzoMay 14, 2026At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the lineupLillian RizzoMay 11, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery books $2.9 billion net loss tied to Paramount deal, restructuring costsLillian RizzoMay 6, 2026Disney pops 7% after streaming, parks drive revenue beat in first report under CEO Josh D’AmaroLillian RizzoMay 6, 2026Paramount earnings, revenue beat expectations as streaming business offers a boostLillian RizzoMay 4, 2026FCC launches review of Disney broadcast licenses years ahead of scheduleLillian RizzoApril 28, 2026
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