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Coverage dated August 29, 2023

CNN Taps Former New York Times Chief Mark Thompson to Lead Struggling Network

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Thompson, whose appointment as CEO of CNN will be effective on Oct. 9, comes as parent Warner Bros. Discovery looks to bring stability to the network’s ranks.

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  1. Wall Street Journal

    CNN Taps Former New York Times Chief Mark Thompson to Lead Struggling Network (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Thompson, whose appointment as CEO of CNN will be effective on Oct. 9, comes as parent Warner Bros. Discovery looks to bring stability to the network’s ranks.

  2. New York Post

    CNN expected to name former New York Times exec Mark Thompson as CEO (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Multiple senior executives at Warner Bros. Discovery have already been notified of his apparent hiring, according to the New York Times.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    CNN is bringing in former New York Times and BBC leader Mark Thompson in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday that Thompson will be the new chair and CEO of CNN Worldwide.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    David Zaslav Says Mark Thompson Will Bring “Transformational Leadership” to CNN as His Hire Becomes Official (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The former New York Times and BBC chief will start at CNN in October.

  5. New York Times

    CNN Names Mark Thompson Its Next Chief Executive (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Thompson, who oversaw a period of growth at The New York Times, will lead the network during a pivotal period.

  6. The Guardian

    CNN names Mark Thompson, ex-BBC director general, new chief executive (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Thompson, 66, the top executive at the New York Times between 2012 and 2020, aims to revive network’s sagging ratings

  7. Quartz

    CNN looks poised to name a new CEO, ending months of leadership drama (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Mark Thompson is a former New York Times CEO and BBC director-general

  8. Politico

    Mark Thompson tapped to lead CNN (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Thompson succeeds Chris Licht, whose tumultuous tenure saw the network’s ratings and employees’ morale drop.

  9. Forbes

    Mark Thompson Named CNN Chief Executive And Chairman (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Thompson said he “couldn’t be more excited about the chance to join CNN after years of watching it and competing against it with a mixture of admiration and envy.”

  10. New York Times

    CNN Is Expected to Pick Mark Thompson as Next Leader (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Thompson, who helped revitalize The New York Times, will take over at a pivotal moment for the news network.

  11. Digital Journal

    CNN names media veteran Mark Thompson new CEO (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    CNN announced Wednesday that British media veteran Mark Thompson would assume the role of its next CEO.

  12. Wall Street Journal

    CNN Is Expected to Tap Ex-New York Times Chief Mark Thompson as CEO (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The expected hiring of the former New York Times chief comes as the news network looks to reverse a multiyear ratings slump.

  13. Variety

    CNN Gets (Another) New Leader, Mark Thompson, in Twisty Warner Tenure (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    CNN has yet another new top executive. Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday named Mark Thompson, the former New York Times Co. and BBC leader who has demonstrated a knack for guiding media into digi…

  14. Poynter

    Mark Thompson named new chief of CNN (opens Poynter)

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    Poynter's feed description

    Thompson, 66, most recently led The New York Times Company and the BBC and has a good reputation in the news business.

  15. Deadline

    Mark Thompson Named Chairman And CEO Of CNN — Update (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    UPDATE: Warner Bros. Discovery made it official on Wednesday: Mark Thompson will become chairman and CEO of CNN. Thompson will take the role on Oct. 9. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav calle…

  16. New York Post

    CNN names Mark Thompson as its new chairman and CEO, replacing Chris Licht (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “I am confident he is exactly the leader we need to take the helm of CNN at this pivotal time,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said.

  17. Fox News

    Embattled CNN names ex-NY Times CEO Mark Thompson third boss in 18 months (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson has been appointed to the role of Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    CNN names former BBC and New York Times executive Mark Thompson as new leader (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    CNN is bringing in Mark Thompson, a former leader at The New York Times and BBC, in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced

  19. The Hollywood Reporter

    Mark Thompson Expected to Be Named CNN’s Next CEO (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The former New York Times and BBC chief is expected to succeed Chris Licht, who was ousted from Warner Bros. Discovery's cable news platform earlier this year.

  20. KTVZ Bend

    Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year his…

  21. NBC News

    CNN names former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson as its chief (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Thompson previously served as CEO and president of The New York Times from 2012 to 2020, as well as director-general of the BBC from 2004 to 2012.

  22. Insider

    Mark Thompson, former New York Times Company and BBC exec, expected to serve as the next CEO of CNN after Chris Licht's epic PR fail, according to new report (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Chris Licht was out as CNN CEO and chair in June following a profile in The Atlantic that many derided as an epic PR failure.

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