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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

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 ...
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CNN chief Mark Thompson announces sweeping overhaul of news network, cuts 100 jobs

Mark Thompson, the CNN chief executive appointed last year to modernize the news network, unveiled a set of sweeping changes to the iconic outlet Wednesday, announcing plans to build a billion-dollar ...
The New York Times

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A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose. By Michael M. Grynbaum The service is part of a ...
New York Post

CNN boss to roll out digital subscriptions as network struggles: ‘Entire industry going through a revolution’

CNN boss Mark Thompson said he plans to roll out a slew of long-awaited digital subscription services to offset viewership declines at the struggling cable news outlet — but he continued to be vague ...
The New York Times

CNN Plots Major Overhaul as It Enters a New Trump Era

Mark Thompson has promised to reinvent CNN since he arrived in 2023. Now, he is remaking the network’s TV lineup and its work force. By Benjamin Mullin Give people news when and where they want it.
New York Magazine

CNN Boss Is Feeling the Tension As Paramount Merger Looms

While addressing employees last month, CNN chief executive Mark Thompson wasted little time bringing up “the generously proportioned elephant in the room.” Paramount’s imminent takeover of parent ...