The network’s newest head executive is hoping the network can generate revenue beyond the traditional
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The Cable News Network (CNN) is a 24-hour news, information and general entertainment pay TV network operated by the WarnerMedia division of parent company AT&T, which also operates news networks CNN International and HLN. CNN’s main broadcast hub is in Atlanta with ancillary broadcast hubs in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and major cities around the world.
“Its impact has become lost on the audience,” CNN’s top executive Chris Licht said.
Shows by Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner, Brian Stelter and Anderson Cooper will be among those debuting on CNN Plus.
CNN Plus will not offer a live feed of the namesake cable television channel.
Zucker has resigned his position as the president of CNN after the network said he failed to disclose his relationship with an executive.
CNN International will no longer be available on British cable television systems starting next month.
The U.S. Attorney General said the Justice Department would strengthen its policies regarding the collection of records belonging to journalists and lawmakers.
AT&T’s chief executive said a CNN Plus streaming service is on the way, and that it’s necessary to unlock value ahead of WarnerMedia’s merger with Discovery.
Lawyers for CNN turned over a limited number of e-mails from an account used by one of its reporters in order to settle a protracted legal battle with federal prosecutors.
CNN has inked deals with Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon and other talent to host original shows on the future streamer CNN Plus.
