Trump punching bag Jeff Zucker signs on to stay at helm of CNN
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump punching bag Jeff Zucker signs on to stay at helm of CNN

Daily Mail  

CNN President Jeff Zucker will stay on at the helm of the cable news giant through the 2020 election CNN President Jeff Zucker will stay on at the helm of the cable news giant through the 2020 election, it has been reported. CNN has seen a surge in viewership thanks in large part to the political rise of Donald Trump, but it is still trailing Fox News and MSNBC in overall audience. But CNN’s antagonistic coverage of Trump has angered the president and his supporters, who have taken aim at some of the network’s most influential personalities, including anchor Jake Tapper, White House correspondent Jim Acosta, anchor Don Lemon, and primetime host Chris Cuomo. CNN has seen a surge in viewership thanks in large part to the political rise of Donald Trump, but it is still trailing Fox News and MSNBC in overall audience CNN’s parent company got some good news on Tuesday.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s alliance with Donald Trump proves just how low he’ll go
6 days, 20 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s alliance with Donald Trump proves just how low he’ll go

The Independent  

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The new CNN chief trying to shake off channel's post-Trump hangover
2 years, 3 months ago

The new CNN chief trying to shake off channel's post-Trump hangover

The Telegraph  

In a note to staff, he said CNN should act as a "truth-teller, focused on informing, not alarming our viewers". The big question is whether Licht's tilt away from opinion will prove a miscalculation that could cede further ground to Fox News, or revive the channel’s fortunes. Fox, the right-leaning opinionated news network that championed Donald Trump's presidency, secured an …

CBS’ Chris Licht expected to be named as new CNN chief
2 years, 10 months ago

CBS’ Chris Licht expected to be named as new CNN chief

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CBS executive Chris Licht, who is currently running Stephen Colbert’s late-night show after helping to build two news programs, is expected to become the new president of CNN replacing Jeff Zucker. Before taking over as executive producer at Colbert’s “Late Show” in 2016, guiding it to the top of the ratings, Licht ran “CBS This Morning,” the …

CNN probe complete, yet mysteries on Cuomo, Zucker remain
2 years, 10 months ago

CNN probe complete, yet mysteries on Cuomo, Zucker remain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN’s parent company says it has completed its investigation into circumstances surrounding the firing of anchor Chris Cuomo and ouster of network chief Jeff Zucker. Kilar said the probe, based on interviews with more than 40 people and a review of over 100,000 texts and emails, “found violations of company policies, including CNN’s news standards and practices, …

Second CNN executive exits in wake of internal Cuomo inquiry
2 years, 11 months ago

Second CNN executive exits in wake of internal Cuomo inquiry

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Allison Gollust, the CNN executive whose relationship with Jeff Zucker led to his resignation as the cable network’s president, is leaving after an internal inquiry found violations of news standards, parent company WarnerMedia said. “The investigation found violations of Company policies, including CNN’s News Standards and Practices, by Jeff Zucker, Allison Gollust, and Chris Cuomo,” Kilar said …

Former CNN chief Jeff Zucker’s partner Allison Gollust resigns from the network
2 years, 11 months ago

Former CNN chief Jeff Zucker’s partner Allison Gollust resigns from the network

LA Times  

Jeff Zucker, from left, Tom Brokaw and Allison Gollust attend the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’ 2016 Freedom of the Press Awards at the Pierre on May 17, 2016, in New York City. Allison Gollust, the chief marketing officer at CNN whose romantic relationship with the network’s former President Jeff Zucker led to his ouster, resigned Tuesday after …

CNN insiders demand network fire media reporter Brian Stelter for not exposing Jeff Zucker affair, report says
2 years, 11 months ago

CNN insiders demand network fire media reporter Brian Stelter for not exposing Jeff Zucker affair, report says

The Independent  

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CNN president resigns after relationship with co-worker
2 years, 11 months ago

CNN president resigns after relationship with co-worker

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN President Jeff Zucker abruptly resigned Wednesday after acknowledging a consensual relationship with another network executive — an entanglement that came to light during an investigation of now-fired anchor Chris Cuomo. And I loved every minute.” Gollust, a former publicist who rose to the rank of CNN’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer, is staying at …

Chris Cuomo accused of ‘trying to burn down’ CNN after revelations led to president Jeff Zucker quitting
2 years, 11 months ago

Chris Cuomo accused of ‘trying to burn down’ CNN after revelations led to president Jeff Zucker quitting

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fired CNN anchor Chris …

CNN's Zucker resigns after relationship with co-worker
2 years, 11 months ago

CNN's Zucker resigns after relationship with co-worker

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after 9 years at …

Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN after failing to disclose relationship with colleague
2 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN after failing to disclose relationship with colleague

LA Times  

CNN President Jeff Zucker says he failed to disclose a relationship with another executive that was revealed during an inquiry into Chris Cuomo. “As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,” Zucker said in a memo …

Jeff Zucker out as CNN head after failing to reveal relationship with former Cuomo aide
2 years, 11 months ago

Jeff Zucker out as CNN head after failing to reveal relationship with former Cuomo aide

Salon  

Jeff Zucker, the longtime president of CNN, abruptly resigned on Wednesday after revealing that he failed to disclose "a consensual relationship" with his "closest colleague" during the network's probe into former host Chris Cuomo. "As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo's tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked …

Fox News files a motion to dismiss Smartmatic defamation suit
3 years, 11 months ago

Fox News files a motion to dismiss Smartmatic defamation suit

LA Times  

Fox News has filed a motion to dismiss the $2.7-billion defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic, saying the claims made against the voting software company were newsworthy and protected by the 1st Amendment — even if they were false. The motion filed late Monday is in response to Smartmatic’s suit claiming that Fox News and its on-air hosts Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs …

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg First Tech Giant Head to Acknowledge Joe Biden as Next US President
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg First Tech Giant Head to Acknowledge Joe Biden as Next US President

News 18  

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the first head of a US tech giant who has acknowledged Democrat Joe Biden as the next president of the country, a media report has said. Zuckerberg told his employees that the outcome of the November 3 election is now clear and Biden was to take over as the new president of the country, …

CNN chief Jeff Zucker may be at war with Trump, but the new bosses at AT&T don’t mind
5 years, 7 months ago

CNN chief Jeff Zucker may be at war with Trump, but the new bosses at AT&T don’t mind

LA Times  

Jeff Zucker, the head of CNN who was recently named chairman of WarnerMedia News and Sports in Manhattan, keeps the news network’s pursuit of truth at the forefront despite persistent criticism by President Trump. At the South by Southwest festival in March, CNN chief Jeff Zucker was presented with a question he’s been hearing since President Trump’s stunning White House …

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