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CNN is cutting jobs. "Media organisation makes people redundant" is hardly revelatory in 2024, but this move includes closing down its CNN opinion section. Claire Atkinson exclusively revealed a memo from boss Mark Thompson and reported on the end of the comment section. Churning out comment pieces is generally cheaper than reporting. However, if you want to refocus a news organisation, I guess you can see why that is the bit that would be sacrificed, particularly heading into a presidential election. Hopefully, at least some of the journalists in that team will be reassigned within the organisation. The broadcaster's viewing numbers are not great, although it boasted back in April... Read the whole article with a paid subscription:
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Charlotte Henry is a journalist and broadcaster who creates and runs The Addition newsletter and podcast; an award-winning publication looking at the crossover between media and technology.
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Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. Thank you for having a Premium Subscription. It means you get even more content AND the satisfaction of supporting the growth of independent media! You can also become a Super Supporter. This gives you all of those benefits and signed copies of both my books (UK only) for one lifetime payment. [Some links may help generate a commission.] Supported by: Tickaroo: What Tomorrow’s Journalists Want You to Know...
Welcome to The Addition, where I cover the crossover between culture, media and sport. Thank you for having a Premium Subscription. You can also upgrade to become a Supporter Supporter. For one payment, you get all the access of a Premium Subscription and signed copies of my books (UK only) for a single payemt. [Some links may help generate a commission that also supports The Addition. Supported by: Tickaroo: What Tomorrow’s Journalists Want You to Know Tickaroo surveyed the next generation...