Coverage dated July 9, 2024

CNN to cut 100 jobs as it prepares to launch digital subscription products

Headline from Triblive

CNN is cutting 100 positions across the company as it accelerates its push into digital subscription products that reach beyond its shrinking cable TV audience. In a lengthy Wednesday memo, CNN Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Thompson told employees that the Warner Bros.

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  1. Triblive

    CNN to cut 100 jobs as it prepares to launch digital subscription products (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    CNN is cutting 100 positions across the company as it accelerates its push into digital subscription products that reach beyond its shrinking cable TV audience. In a lengthy Wednesday memo, CNN Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Thompson told employees that the Warner Bros.

  2. Al Jazeera

    CNN to cut 100 jobs and switch to paywall for website (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Media organisations including CNN have struggled to grow audiences and revenue and are trying new offerings.

  3. Washington Times

    CNN to cut 100 jobs in shift to subscription model (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    CNN outlined incoming layoffs Wednesday and a push into digital subscriptions and artificial intelligence.

  4. New York Times

    CNN Cuts 100 Jobs, and Announces Plan for Digital Subscription Product (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The network’s C.E.O., Mark Thompson, has promised a more robust digital strategy as people flee traditional cable packages.

  5. Time

    CNN Cutting 100 Jobs and Starting Digital Subscriptions (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Media organizations including CNN have struggled to grow audiences and revenue, and have sought to diversify what they're offering to customers.

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