Bill Owens Joins Newpress as Executive Producer After $12 Million Investment

Former CBS News executive Bill Owens will join independent media company Newpress as executive producer in March 2027, his first role since leaving "60 Minutes" last year, coinciding with a $12 million investment round led by Emerson Collective and Glick Family Investments. Owens will work with Newpress co-founders Johnny and Iz Harris to develop shows and expand reporting operations, with the funding supporting new formats, journalist recruitment, and programming. The company, reaching over 15 million followers, plans to launch two to four creator-led shows focusing on technology, finance, and economics, aiming for 100 million followers across 12 to 16 channels. Emerson Collective's Peter Lattman and former Politico CEO Patrick Steel will join Newpress' board, with additional investors including Jesse Angelo, David Leavy, and Brent Montgomery. The company owns programming intellectual property while sharing profits with creators, and its current network includes channels from Johnny Harris, Max Fisher, Sam Ellis, and Christophe Haubursin.