Jon Tower Named Exec Producer of 'CBS Mornings'

Jon Tower has been named the executive producer of 'CBS Mornings', succeeding Shawna Thomas who left the show in March. Tower was previously serving as interim executive producer and has been with CBS News since 2014.

The appointment was announced by Tom Cibrowski, president of the Skydance news unit, who praised Tower's leadership and editorial instincts. Tower's task will be to narrow the ratings gap with competitors 'Today' and 'Good Morning America', a challenge that has been ongoing for 'CBS Mornings'.

Tower has a strong background in morning news, having worked on 'Morning Joe' for a decade before joining CBS News. He has been a senior figure at 'CBS Mornings' for years, helping to manage the program in 2020 after the previous executive producer stepped away.

The co-hosts of 'CBS Mornings' include Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Norah O'Donnell, who returned to the show in September. Tom Cibrowski has stated that he wants 'CBS Mornings' to be 'first and foremost, informative and helpful to the core audience that’s watching morning television'.

## Why it matters The appointment of Jon Tower as executive producer is significant as 'CBS Mornings' has long run third to its broadcast competitors and has seen viewership erode in recent months, particularly in the key demographic of people between 25 and 54. Tower's experience and leadership will be crucial in revamping the show and closing the ratings gap.

## What happens next With Tower at the helm, 'CBS Mornings' is expected to undergo changes to improve its ratings and appeal to its core audience. The show's revamp, which includes the return of Norah O'Donnell as co-host, is aimed at making the program more informative and helpful to its viewers. The success of 'CBS Mornings' will depend on Tower's ability to lead the show and make it more competitive in the morning news landscape.