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Premium Media 2023-08-31T17:52:39Z

CNN CEO Mark Thompson faces steep challenges, insiders say, as he takes on the crisis-battered network: 'The job is to figure out where CNN fits'

Insiders said Mark Thompson's experience with transforming large newsrooms and nurturing talent at the New York Times will benefit CNN.
Media 2023-03-19T19:07:50Z

A Los Angeles meteorologist collapsed on air, falling to the floor and forcing an emergency commercial break

Alissa Carlson is now resting and recovering, according to KCAL. In a post to her Facebook page Saturday, Carlson assured fans that she will be fine.
Premium Media 2023-01-19T12:59:19Z

How Scripps News, the streaming and broadcast network formerly known as Newsy, is pivoting to anti-partisan, 'fact-based' reporting

Newsy has some news of its own: The platform will be rebranded on January 1 as Scripps News, and it will be leaning into anti-partisan journalism.
Media 2023-01-18T18:59:25Z

Cheddar News pushed its anchors to think and act like influencers, insiders say, with some on-air hosts hiring agencies at their own expense to boost their social-media followings

Under management at Altice, Cheddar's talent felt "pressure" to emulate influencers — lest their compensation be affected, sources told Insider.
Premium Media 2023-01-04T18:22:53Z

20 top CNN execs who are on the market after Warner Bros. Discovery layoffs

Insider identified 20 accomplished producers, marketers, and product pros who are free agents after cuts at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery and a reorganization by CNN CEO Chris Licht.
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Premium Media 2022-12-12T13:30:00Z

Ryan Seacrest's marketing agency has hired a top NBC News journalist to lead its push into brand storytelling

Civic, the marketing company acquired by Seacrest in 2012, brought on NBC News vet Marisa Buchanan to help expand its storytelling-style work for clients like Amazon and Ford.
Premium Media 2022-11-30T16:14:38Z

CNN is rolling out layoffs as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks further cost reductions. Read CEO Chris Licht's memo to staff about the cuts.

CNN CEO Chris Licht sent a note to employees confirming layoffs this week. Paid contributors who are being cut will be the first notified; employees will learn their fate Thursday.
Premium Media 2022-05-18T16:02:34Z

CNN+ poached top talent from CBS, the New York Times, and NBC. Meet 7 standout execs who are free agents after Warner Bros. Discovery shut down the news streamer.

Warner Bros. Discovery management shuttered CNN+ soon after Discovery's acquisition of WarnerMedia closed. Insider looked at executive talent at the streamer who will be in high demand.
Premium Media 2022-05-11T22:01:21Z

Biden's press secretary Jen Psaki will begin new global role with MSNBC as early as September after exiting the White House this week

White House press secretary Jen Psaki is headed to TV to be a pundit for MSNBC. She is slated to begin the fall after a few months' break from the spotlight.
News 2022-03-12T13:23:58Z

A TV journalist was live reporting on a deadly collision when he was suddenly interrupted by another car crash, video shows

KTLA's Gene Kang was reporting on "one of the most dangerous streets" in Los Angeles when two cars collided behind him, video footage shows.
Premium Media 2022-01-11T16:11:10Z

Meet the most powerful star makers of TV news as media companies scramble for viewers in the post-Trump era

Insider identified the top news talent chiefs helping ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox as they position themselves for the streaming era.
Premium Media 2021-12-28T13:07:49Z

A day in the life of NBC News anchor Savannah Sellers, from 3.30 a.m. wakeup calls to presenting 'Morning News Now'

Sellers' typical day includes a Starbucks lunch on the go, jumping on air from 7 a.m., and settling down for bed at 9 p.m.
Premium Media 2021-11-10T01:16:59Z

Veteran newsman Brian Williams is leaving NBC News

The longtime NBC anchor is leaving the network, leaving viewers to guess about a big reshuffle.
Premium Media 2021-10-28T16:05:25Z

Rupert Murdoch is celebrating his 90th birthday in New York tonight — here's a running list of who's invited

Family, politicos, and business leaders are expected to fete Murdoch at the media mogul's 90th birthday.
Premium Media 2021-10-27T13:39:33Z

'Morning Joe' co-anchors are in talks with NBC News as the network looks to lock up its stars to bolster its streaming business

NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde is looking at yet another major MSNBC talent renewal.
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Premium Media 2021-10-08T11:41:40Z

Fox News ratings are slumping. Here's its playbook to broaden its appeal.

Murdoch's Fox News Media is adding more homey and patriotic fare to appeal to a wider audience.
Premium Media 2021-09-17T18:08:41Z

CBS News is losing three top journalists, making way for changes in political and investigations coverage

Political director Caitlin Conant and investigative unit head Len Tepper are leaving CBS News.
Premium Media 2021-08-26T17:44:29Z

Women's group calls on Nexstar to fire former top ABC News producer facing sexual assault allegations

Michael Corn was accused of sexual assault by two former colleagues at ABC News' 'Good Morning America.'
Premium Media 2021-08-22T18:08:35Z

Rachel Maddow has reached a new deal to stay at MSNBC

MSNBC's most popular host had been considering leaving in what would have been a blow to the network.
Premium Media 2021-08-03T05:09:01Z

NBCUniversal and ABC news execs are seeking top PR consiglieres after management shake-ups. Here's who could fill these 'relentless' roles.

Major power shifts in broadcast news are prompting PR searches at NBCUniversal's news group, led by Cesar Conde, and ABC News under new president Kimberly Godwin.
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