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CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
1 year, 3 months ago

CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times who says he sees opportunity in times of disruption was chosen Wednesday to lead CNN, which has burned through two leaders and bled viewers over the past two years. Mark Thompson was appointed as CNN’s new chair and CEO by the network’s parent company, Warner …

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Former New York Times and BBC exec Mark Thompson will lead CNN
1 year, 3 months ago

Former New York Times and BBC exec Mark Thompson will lead CNN

LA Times  

Mark Thompson in 2016, when he was chief executive officer of the New York Times. Mark Thompson, a veteran news executive who held top jobs at the BBC and the New York Times, will be the new head of CNN with a mandate to accelerate the cable news channel’s march into the digital media future. Thompson’s hiring is a signal …

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Chris Licht ousted as CNN chairman as network faces leadership crisis
1 year, 6 months ago

Chris Licht ousted as CNN chairman as network faces leadership crisis

LA Times  

Chris Licht, the beleaguered chairman of CNN, is stepping down, marking an abrupt end to the executive’s rocky 13-month tenure. Zaslav told CNN staffers that Licht’s job was “never going to be easy” and said he wished him well. And I take full responsibility for that.” Zaslav told CNN employees the company would be “conducting a wide search” internally and …

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CNN chief apologizes to employees for distracting from work
1 year, 6 months ago

CNN chief apologizes to employees for distracting from work

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive of CNN, apologized to network employees on Monday for distracting from their work and promised to “fight like hell” to earn their trust amid criticism of his year at the helm. In his Atlantic profile, writer Tim Alberta wrote that Licht had “swaggered” into his new job, telling employees their hostility …

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CNN gets new chief operating officer amid ratings decline
1 year, 6 months ago

CNN gets new chief operating officer amid ratings decline

LA Times  

CNN faced a viewer exodus after its May 10 town hall with former President Trump, moderated by Kaitlan Collins. CNN announced Thursday that David Leavy will take on the new role, putting him in charge of business, operational and promotional activities across CNN Worldwide. “David’s deep operational experience, institutional knowledge and key industry relationships perfectly complements the strengths of our …

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CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall
1 year, 7 months ago

CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Veteran correspondent Christiane Amanpour became the most prominent CNN journalist to publicly criticize her network for airing last week’s town hall with former President Donald Trump. CNN Chairman Chris Licht has defended the town hall as newsworthy and important, and Amanpour said she had a “robust discussion” with him about it. “Maybe live is not always right.” …

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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins headed to prime time after Trump town hall
1 year, 7 months ago

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins headed to prime time after Trump town hall

LA Times  

Fresh off of moderating a widely panned town hall with former President Trump, Kaitlan Collins is moving up to prime time at CNN. The “CNN This Morning” co-host and former White House correspondent will take over the 9 p.m. Eastern hour for the cable news network on a full time basis starting this fall. Collins’ profile got a major boost …

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Who is Kaitlan Collins? CNN’s rising star who went head-to-head with Trump
1 year, 7 months ago

Who is Kaitlan Collins? CNN’s rising star who went head-to-head with Trump

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. We’re talking about CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and Donald Trump, who of course wants …

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CNN boss defends having MAGA audience cheer Trump on during town hall
1 year, 7 months ago

CNN boss defends having MAGA audience cheer Trump on during town hall

Raw Story  

CNN boss Chris Licht on Thursday morning was defiant in the face of criticism from even some of his own reporters over the network's falsehood-filled town hall with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday. As reported by media journalist Brian Stelter, Licht held a conference call with CNN's staff on Thursday morning in which he defended the decision to pack …

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'Spectacle of lies': CNN called out by its own media reporter for Trump town hall
1 year, 7 months ago

'Spectacle of lies': CNN called out by its own media reporter for Trump town hall

Raw Story  

Critics have piled on CNN for its decision to give former President Donald Trump a forum to spout lies about a wide variety of topics, and now the network is getting called out by its own senior media reporter. CNN's Oliver Darcy writes in his latest newsletter that "it's hard to see how America was served by the spectacle of …

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She’s seen tragedy and trauma up close. Now Sara Sidner is CNN’s go-to in daytime
1 year, 8 months ago

She’s seen tragedy and trauma up close. Now Sara Sidner is CNN’s go-to in daytime

LA Times  

There isn’t much that scares veteran CNN correspondent Sara Sidner. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen such destruction on a large scale and I have been doing this a minute,” Sidner said in an interview from CNN headquarters in New York. Sidner joined John Berman and Kate Bolduan, already familiar to the network’s daytime viewers, on “CNN News Central,” a …

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CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround
1 year, 8 months ago

CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN’s leadership is preaching patience even though thousands of viewers are abandoning the network during its attempted turnaround, with no indication yet whether it will be rewarded. If Licht’s bet pays off, CNN will strengthen its reputation as a news brand while also attracting viewers who are now watching Netflix or HGTV — not just competing news …

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CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround
1 year, 8 months ago

CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround

The Independent  

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CNN’s Don Lemon tweets another apology, returns to work
1 year, 10 months ago

CNN’s Don Lemon tweets another apology, returns to work

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN anchor Don Lemon tweeted an apology to viewers for his remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley shortly before returning to work on Wednesday, then stuck to the news. He made no mention of his comments last week that Haley was not in “her prime,” during “CNN This Morning,” instead reporting on stories like President Joe …

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Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo ‘formal training’
1 year, 10 months ago

Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo ‘formal training’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to work Wednesday and will receive “formal training” in the aftermath of his on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees Monday night. Licht added that it was important to him that the network “balances accountability with … fostering a culture …

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CNN's Jake Tapper tells Biden to INVITE Trump to Queen's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

CNN's Jake Tapper tells Biden to INVITE Trump to Queen's funeral

Daily Mail  

CNN's Jake Tapper suggested on his show 'The Lead' Friday that it would be 'clever' for President Biden to invite his predecessor Donald Trump to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - as many wonder if the once-woke network is 'pulling to the political right.' CNN's Jake Tapper suggested on his show 'The Lead' Friday that it would be 'clever' for President …

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CNN management intent on changing perception of the network
2 years, 3 months ago

CNN management intent on changing perception of the network

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It was the kind of story that media reporter Brian Stelter would normally sink his teeth into — if only it didn’t involve him. “CNN has to figure out what it wants to be,” said Carol Costello, a former anchor there and now a journalism instructor at Loyola Marymount University. Although Licht hasn’t commented publicly on Stelter’s …

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CNN cancels ‘Reliable Sources,’ host Stelter leaving network
2 years, 4 months ago

CNN cancels ‘Reliable Sources,’ host Stelter leaving network

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN has canceled its weekly “Reliable Sources” show on the media after three decades on the air, and said Thursday that its host, Brian Stelter, is leaving the network. “Reliable Sources,” and its host, appear to be the first prominent casualties in CNN’s effort to become less confrontational politically, a priority of Chris Licht, who became the …

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Brian Stelter is out at CNN as his media criticism show ‘Reliable Sources’ is canceled
2 years, 4 months ago

Brian Stelter is out at CNN as his media criticism show ‘Reliable Sources’ is canceled

LA Times  

Brian Stelter attends the 2022 Time 100 Gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 8, 2022 in New York City. In the first major on-air personnel move under CNN chief Chris Licht, the network is parting ways with senior media correspondent Brian Stelter and canceling his Sunday program “Reliable Sources.” Stelter confirmed his departure in …

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CBS’ Chris Licht expected to be named as new CNN chief
2 years, 9 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 …

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