In a significant shakeup at CBS News, longtime anchor Jeff Glor has announced his departure. This comes as Paramount, CBS’s parent company, grapples with industry-wide challenges and internal restructuring, leading to widespread layoffs. Glor, a familiar face in American households for nearly two decades, has left a lasting impact through his work on CBS Evening News and CBS Saturday Morning.
A Heartfelt Farewell
On his final broadcast of CBS Saturday Morning, Glor delivered an emotional goodbye, reflecting on his career and passion for storytelling.
“I grew up as a kid who came to love the written word,” Glor shared with viewers. “Meeting the writers who shaped me, finding new voices, and sharing their stories with you has been a thrill.”
Glor expressed deep gratitude for his audience, colleagues, and the opportunity to work on meaningful stories. “Thank you for watching. It means everything,” he said. “I don’t know exactly what’s next, but I do know I love what I do. Interviewing, anchoring, reporting, and sharing stories that matter—that will never go away.”
His farewell struck a chord with viewers, many of whom took to social media to express their admiration and sadness over his departure.
CBS Saturday Morning Co-Host Jeff Glor.
A Broader Industry Shift
Glor’s exit isn’t an isolated incident. Paramount has announced a series of layoffs affecting multiple departments, including other notable CBS News personalities. Among those impacted are correspondents Ben Tracy, Anna Werner, and Roxana Saberi, highlighting the depth of the company’s ongoing restructuring.
The entertainment giant has faced mounting financial pressures in recent years. Paramount’s substantial investments in streaming services, particularly Paramount+, have coincided with a sharp decline in traditional cable television viewership. The company’s response has been a combination of cost-cutting measures, departmental restructuring, and the sale of certain assets.
In a memo to employees, Paramount’s three co-CEOs—George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins—addressed the layoffs. “Like the entire media industry, we are working to accelerate streaming profitability while adjusting to the evolving landscape in our traditional businesses,” the statement read. “To set Paramount up for continued success, we are taking these actions, and after today, 90% of these reductions will be complete.”
A Challenging Future for Media
The media industry has been undergoing seismic shifts, with many companies grappling to find a balance between the rise of streaming platforms and the decline of legacy broadcast and cable networks. Paramount, once a dominant force in Hollywood and television, has faced its share of challenges.
In 2023, the company finalized a deal to sell PopCulture.com to Savage Ventures as part of a broader effort to streamline operations. Looking ahead, Paramount plans to transfer ownership of key divisions to Skydance in 2025 under an $8 billion deal.
These moves reflect a larger trend across the media landscape. Legacy companies are increasingly forced to pivot toward profitability in streaming, often at the expense of traditional operations.
What’s Next for Jeff Glor?
As for Jeff Glor, his next steps remain uncertain, but his passion for journalism and storytelling remains undiminished. With a career marked by integrity, dedication, and an ability to connect with audiences, it’s unlikely we’ve seen the last of him.
“I love working with great people and putting quality on the air,” Glor emphasized in his farewell. “I hope to see you again real soon.”
Whether he continues as an anchor, reporter, or ventures into new media territory, his legacy as a trusted voice in journalism is secure.
Conclusion
Jeff Glor’s departure underscores the human cost of the ongoing transformation within the media industry. While companies like Paramount navigate the challenges of an evolving landscape, the talent and stories that have shaped these institutions remain at the heart of their legacy.
As viewers, we can only hope that the shift toward new platforms preserves the quality and integrity of the journalism we’ve come to trust—and that dedicated professionals like Jeff Glor continue to find opportunities to share the stories that matter most.
