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CNN evaluating partisan talent as part of push to make coverage more neutral

The network's new boss, Chris Licht, could oust individual CNN contributors who don't embrace the new approach, sources say.

Axios · Jun 7, 2022

CNN cutting back on over-hyping everything as "breaking news"

“We are truth-tellers, focused on informing, not alarming our viewers," CNN's new boss said.

Axios · Jun 2, 2022

Time 100 Most Influential List Includes 10 Connected To Public Companies Such As Tim Cook, Andy Jassy And Joe Rogan

The annual Time 100 Most Influential People list for 2022 contains names such as U.S. President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The list also has several CEOs and names connected to public companies.

Benzinga · May 25, 2022

Why Warner Bros.Discovery Shares Are Plunging Today

Warner Bros.Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) is shutting down CNN's news streaming service CNN+ on April 30. The new management (formed after CNN's former parent company, WarnerMedia, merged with Discovery) decided to shut down the service following its March 29 launch. WBD CEO David Zaslav looks to house all of the company's brands under one…

Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022

Scoop: CNN+ looks doomed

CNN execs think the launch has been successful. Discovery executives disagree.

Axios · Apr 19, 2022

CNN's News Streaming Service Struggles To Attract Viewers, Casting Doubt Over Its Future

Fewer than 10,000 people have watched Warner Bros.Discovery Inc's (NASDAQ:WBD) streaming service CNN+ daily since its March 29 launch, CNBC reports. Warner Bros. Discovery looks to cut hundreds of millions of investment dollars for the service, given concern over its future.  Incoming CNN chief Chris Licht will join Warner Bros. Discovery on May…

Benzinga · Apr 13, 2022

Discovery and WarnerMedia close $43 billion merger

The new company immediately becomes one of the entertainment industry's biggest players alongside Disney and Netflix.

Axios · Apr 8, 2022

Discovery Chief Overhauls Leadership After WarnerMedia Acquisition

Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) CEO David Zaslav picked his lieutenants as senior leaders of the combined group after acquiring WarnerMedia from AT&T Inc (NYSE: T), the Financial Times reports. The $43 billion merger of Warner and Discovery will likely close by April 8. JB Perrette, who has led Discovery's international and streaming businesses, is set to…

Benzinga · Apr 7, 2022

WarnerMedia CEO Departs One Week Before Discovery Merger

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar stepped down before Discovery, Inc (NASDAQ:DISCA) completed the acquisition of WarnerMedia, Variety reports. The transaction will be complete on April 11. The departure was likely as Discovery chief David Zaslav looked to run the combined company, Warner Bros. Discovery. Also Read: AT&T To Spin Off Interest In WarnerMedia…

Benzinga · Apr 5, 2022

CEO Pay Increases and Heads for New Record as Pandemic Recedes

Pay increases for U.S. chief executives have gained steam, putting compensation on pace to set a record amid a tight labor market that is also driving pay higher for many of their workers.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2022