Fox News Digital logs 134.4 million multiplatform unique viewers in May
Fox News Digital recorded its second-best month ever in May, reaching 134.4 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors and posting year-over-year growth.
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WBD to split cable networks from streaming business
WBD on Monday confirmed plans to spin off the company’s cable networks unit from its streaming and studios business.
CNN reporter to be questioned in Nexstar defamation lawsuit
The reporter, Liam Reilly, published a story in 2023 about a newsroom-wide memo at a Nexstar TV station that ultimately led to the firings of two news directors.
CNN All Access subscription tier to include streaming app
CNN will launch a new streaming app that includes linear channels and on-demand programming as part of “CNN All Access,” the network’s comprehensive digital subscription offering.
CNN developing premium, mobile-first weather app
CNN is developing a new mobile app that will allow weather fans to watch forecasts from the channel and follow significant climate events in real-time
CNN to host town hall events with federal lawmakers this week
A town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders airs Wednesday, followed by a similar event with four members of Congress on Thursday.
Amanda Wills returns to CNN as Chief Content Officer
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN as its Chief Content Officer, where she will oversee content initiatives for its TV channel, streaming services and digital platforms.
Fox News Digital leads February in multiplatform views, minutes
Fox News Digital finished the month of February with the most multiplatform views and minutes across its core competitive set of news brands.
Ratings: 13.5 million watch NASA astronauts return to Earth
7.7 million households witnessed the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on cable news, while another 5.5 million tuned in to special coverage on the broadcast networks.
CNN streaming networks land on VIDAA connected TV platform
Two CNN-branded streaming networks are now available on VIDAA’s Hisense-built smart TVs in select countries.
WBD grows to nearly 117 million global streaming subscribers during Q4
Warner Bros Discovery grew its streaming business to serve nearly 117 million customers around the world, the company disclosed last Thursday.
Max to drop CNN live feed on ad-supported plans
Warner Bros Discovery will stop allowing subscribers of Max who stream content with ads to watch live programming from CNN through the service after March 30.
CNN to debut four-part documentary on history of Twitter
CNN in March will start airing a new documentary series that looks at the founding and evolution of the social media platform Twitter.
Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
Fox News is top cable news channel in January
Fox News won the January ratings war in the cable news sector, easily beating out MSNBC and CNN in overall and key demographic viewers.
CNN laying off around 200 workers amid digital news shift
CNN will eliminate 6 percent of its global workforce as the network tries to rebound from low ratings by focusing on digital news platforms.
CNN revamps weekday programming schedule
CNN is moving some of its shows to new time slots while launching new programs in a bid to reverse its ratings woes.
CNN, NBC News planning post-inauguration layoffs
CNN and NBC News are readying plans for pink slips, which could begin flying in newsrooms as soon as Thursday.
CNN poaches Pulitzer-winner Philip Rucker from Washington Post
Philip Rucker led teams that won three Pulitzer Prize reports during his two-decade career at the Washington Post.
Viewpoint: CNN and the journalism sausage factory
The defamation trial involving CNN, its star host Jake Tapper and American veteran exposed how the American news hot dog is made.
Fox News has top 500 cable news telecasts in post-election period
The Fox News Channel swept the post-election period with the top 500 individual cable news telecasts from early November to late December.
Former CNN news anchor Aaron Brown dies at 76
The journalist is perhaps best known for leading CNN’s coverage of the September 11, 2001 terror attack, reporting live from a Manhattan rooftop as the World Trade Center burned, then crumbled, in the background.
CBS is most-watched network in 2024; NFL tops in prime-time
The Big Four broadcast networks were the most-watched channels in 2024, according to Nielsen ratings reviewed by a trade publication.
CNN scrutinized after report claiming man freed from Syrian jail
The man, initially identified as a captive held in detention for three months, turned out to be a former Air Force intelligence officer who was jailed for no more than 30 days.
Fox News tops MSNBC, CNN, Newsmax in post-election ratings
Fox News averaged 2 million overall viewers with its post-election news and prime-time programming, according to Nielsen data.
Chris Wallace leaves CNN to build independent media company
Chris Wallace is departing CNN to pursue the development of his own media empire, the veteran journalist affirmed on Monday.
Calm app wins Election Night advertising with total silence
Calm’s 30-second TV spot that ran against Election Night programming was praised by viewers and strategists for its creativity and effectiveness.
CNN to start Election Day coverage on November 3
“Election Day in America” will be available to stream without a cable or satellite subscription.
Fox News sees second highest-rated October during election season
Fox News logged the second most-watched October in the network’s history, and was the ratings leader across all cable news, according to Nielsen ratings.
CNN launches Spanish-language FAST channel on Amazon services
CNN has launched “CNN Xpress,” a new FAST channel that offers a curated selection of Spanish-language news clips from CNN en Español.
CNN to host town hall forum with Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to participate in a town hall forum with CNN later this month, the network said.
Study: News content drives higher awareness of ads
Brands that purchase advertising against news content see an increase in reputation, trust and awareness, according to a new consumer study.
CNN erects a paywall on its U.S.-based website
CNN will ask web visitors in the United States to pay $4 per month after reading a handful of articles for free, the company affirmed in a memo on Tuesday.
Fox News wants to host a second Trump-Harris debate
The news organization proposes three dates in October, all in battleground states; an earlier offer for a September debate “is still on the table.”
Pluto TV brings CNN, CBC News, Reuters TV to more countries
The channels are landing on Pluto TV’s platforms in Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries outside the United States.
ABC, Fox News grab highest ratings for Trump-Harris debate
ABC News and Fox News emerged as the big winners of the 2024 Presidential Debate, according to early Nielsen ratings.
Broadcast, streaming TV networks plan to simulcast ABC News debate
More than a dozen broadcast, cable and streaming-only channels have affirmed plans to offer a simulcast of the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday.
CNN to air interview with Kamala Harris, Tim Walz on Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will participate in a sit-down interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Thursday.
WBD to launch CNN International on Max in more European countries
Warner Bros Discovery is bringing a streaming simulcast of CNN International through Max to more European countries this week.
CNN brings Amber Ruffin, Michael Ian Black to quiz show
CNN has tapped acclaimed comedians Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black to serve as the team captains for Have I Got News For You.