Former BBC, New York Times leader named CEO of CNN
Mark Thompson will take over the top job at CNN Worldwide in early October, officials announced on Wednesday.
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.
Mark Thompson will take over the top job at CNN Worldwide in early October, officials announced on Wednesday.
Warner Bros Discovery will launch a digital stream of CNN programming through its Max streaming service in September.
CNN is revamping its prime-time lineup as the cable news network hopes to improve its sagging ratings.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
The network was locked in a fierce battle with MSNBC for overall and prime-time viewers.
Embattled CNN President Chris Licht will step down from the network and leave Warner Bros Discovery this week, with Amy Entelis filling the role on an interim basis.
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
WBD has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel for the international version of its news channel CNN.
Despite lower ratings, CNN President Chris Licht says the world needs CNN now more than ever.
CNN viewership eroded in the two days following its town hall with Donald Trump, putting it behind conservative upstart Newsmax.