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Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title
"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."
Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire
Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.
CNN CEO Mark Thompson Interested in Staying ‘If the Circumstances Are Right’
"I’m very committed to CNN and would like nothing better to lead it into this new chapter..."
CNN CEO Mark Thompson Asked to Stay Following Paramount Skydance/WBD Merger
It is believed that CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss will not have a role at CNN under the new combined company.
What CNN’s Ratings Resurgence Means for Its Digital Push
CNN went all-in on digital amid a large ratings downturn. Now that things are looking up, does that change the strategy?
Why CNN Employees Shouldn’t Rush to Judge a Paramount Deal
The idea that Trump-friendly billionaires could exert influence over coverage sets off alarms. But here’s the thing: CNN has already undergone massive change.
CNN CEO Mark Thompson to Employees After Paramount Deal: ‘I’d Suggest That You Don’t Jump to Conclusions About the Future’
"Let’s continue to focus on delivering the best possible journalism to the millions of people who rely on us all around the world."
CNN Getting Into Live Event Space With New ‘Global Perspectives’ Series
“Global Perspectives is designed to gather those shaping change, facilitating smart, meaningful conversations with CNN’s outstanding journalists to deepen our audiences’ understanding of an evolving world.”
CNN Headlines FAST Channel Relaunches, Brad Smith Joins As Anchor
More live and original programming is expected to be produced for the updated version of the channel, with a new show called CNN Headline Express to air at 7 AM and 11 AM ET.
CNN Tabs The New York Times Exec Guy Griggs As New Head of National Sales
During his tenure at The New York Times, Griggs worked under now CNN CEO Mark Thompson, who had previously served as the President and CEO of the publication from 2012 to 2020.