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  • 2 years ago
Warner Bros. Discovery has named Mark Thompson as the new CEO and chairman of CNN. Thompson has experience leading major news organizations, previously serving as CEO of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC. Thompson will start his new role at CNN on October 9th, taking over after the departure of former CNN CEO Chris Licht earlier this year. CNN has faced challenges with ratings and leadership changes. Warner Bros. Discovery hopes Thompson's experience can help lead CNN through the ongoing disruption of the media industry.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Warner Brothers Discovery has named Mark Thompson as the new CEO and Chairman of CNN.
00:06 Thompson has experience leading major news organizations, previously serving as CEO of
00:10 the New York Times and Director General of the BBC.
00:13 Thompson will start his new role at CNN on October 9th, taking over after the departure
00:17 of former CNN CEO Chris Licht earlier this year.
00:20 CNN has faced challenges with ratings and leadership changes.
00:23 Warner Brothers Discovery hopes Thompson's experience can help lead CNN through the ongoing
00:27 disruption of the media industry.
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