CNN boss Mark Thompson confirms 200 layoffs across cable TV network in digital push
CNN boss Mark Thompson on Thursday revealed sweeping changes at the embattled network that include 200 job cuts and a pivot to a more digital-centric strategy, the company said. The layoffs at the Warner Bros Discovery-owned network will amount to 6% of CNN’s workforce – mainly producers, editors and other non-air talent vital to the TV operation.
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Both CNN and NBC News are planning layoffs this week as newsrooms transition away from linear TV toward digital audiences.
After months of speculation, CNN cut 6% of its TV news staff, while continuing to add talent focused on digital products. Expect more shifts like this for TV news.
The job cuts come as CNN looks to rearrange its linear TV lineup and building out digital subscription products.
Of the cable news audience, Fox raked in a whopping 72% of all Democrats tuned in, 78% of all Independents, and 88% of all ...
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