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In a bold move to capture a slice of the competitive streaming market, CNN is set to launch a new subscription-based streaming service this fall, combining live programming with a robust on-demand content library. A CNN spokesperson confirmed the plans for the service according to Deadline and was first reported by The New York Times,…

CNN is betting big on digital subscriptions to reverse its fortunes, with CEO Mark Thompson announcing plans to launch a series of streaming products, starting with one this year and another in 2026, to offset steep declines in cable viewership. Speaking to The Financial Times on Tuesday, Thompson, who joined CNN 18 months ago, remained…

CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, has outlined a new vision for the network’s political reporting, urging journalists to hold President Donald Trump’s administration accountable while avoiding partisan battles. In an interview with the Financial Times, the former New York Times and BBC leader emphasized that CNN’s role is not to “oppose political forces” but to…

CNN’s television viewership numbers for February 2025, unveiled by Nielsen Media Research, paint a picture of a network navigating a complex landscape with mixed results. During primetime hours (8-11 p.m. ET), the cable news outlet averaged 553,000 total viewers and 122,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demographic (A25-54), a key group for advertisers. Across the…

Longtime CNN correspondent Jim Acosta is expected to leave the network following a significant change in his programming schedule, according to reports by the Status newsletter and Fox News. This development marks the end of an era for Acosta, who has been a recognizable face at CNN, particularly known for his confrontational style during the…

CNN’s chief domestic correspondent, Jim Acosta, is reportedly set to leave the network after his morning show was replaced in a recent schedule shakeup, according to reports from the Status newsletter and Fox News. Acosta, who has been a prominent figure at CNN, particularly during the Trump administration, was moved from his regular 10 a.m.…

CNN is making a renewed push into the streaming landscape, with CEO Mark Thompson announcing the development of a new streaming service in an internal memo. This move comes nearly three years after the abrupt shutdown of CNN+, a short-lived subscription service that failed to gain traction. Thompson’s memo, shared with The Verge, reveals that…

CNN is shaking up its television schedule once again in an effort to combat declining viewership and adapt to the changing media landscape. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed network is implementing a series of programming changes and personnel moves, signaling a renewed focus on attracting audiences and controlling costs in the era of streaming. This was…