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IN MEMORIAM: CNN+ (March 2022-April 2022)
freebeacon ^ | April 21, 2022 | Thaleigha Rampersad

Posted on 04/22/2022 3:38:13 PM PDT by MarvinStinson

CNN+, the liberal news network's $300 million streaming service, was "the biggest bet any company has made in the news streaming world," CNN host Brian Stelter said ahead of the service's launch last month.

But after just three weeks of dismal ratings, CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday it is pulling the plug on the ill-fated venture.

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1 posted on 04/22/2022 3:38:13 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: MarvinStinson

😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉


2 posted on 04/22/2022 3:39:43 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: MarvinStinson

So nobody at Warner’s researched this idea and realized it was doomed? 🤣


3 posted on 04/22/2022 3:39:45 PM PDT by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon!)
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To: MarvinStinson

I’d like to see a dump files of the hit counts and streaming stats.


4 posted on 04/22/2022 3:43:12 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: MarvinStinson

Are they still offering their free trial through shutdown date? LOL


5 posted on 04/22/2022 3:43:29 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: MarvinStinson

CNN+, we hardly knew ye.


6 posted on 04/22/2022 3:44:22 PM PDT by MrHead (“The future ain’t what it used to be.” – Yogi Berra)
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To: MarvinStinson

Well, that’s just a post term abortion, doncha know.


7 posted on 04/22/2022 3:44:25 PM PDT by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL)
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8 posted on 04/22/2022 3:44:49 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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"..was "the biggest bet any company has made in the news streaming world,".."

..now "the biggest losing bet any company has made in the news streaming world,".."

9 posted on 04/22/2022 3:45:35 PM PDT by chief lee runamok (Anti-Socialist Derelict at Large)
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Hilarious, if CNN will has to give refunds on intro packages.


10 posted on 04/22/2022 3:46:30 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: MarvinStinson

But what will we do for news? Think of the children!


11 posted on 04/22/2022 3:46:39 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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12 posted on 04/22/2022 3:46:48 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: MarvinStinson

When you’re running a massively failing business, it’s a good time to start a spin-off! The arrogant rats at CNN think they’re infallible. A 300 million dollar mistake will teach them nothing.


13 posted on 04/22/2022 3:47:41 PM PDT by Spok (Winston, how many fingers am I holding up?)
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To: MarvinStinson

“Conservatives pounce!”


14 posted on 04/22/2022 3:50:50 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman!)
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To: MarvinStinson

Man, Pope John Paul the First and the Dana Carvey show lasted longer...


15 posted on 04/22/2022 3:51:29 PM PDT by Gman
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To: MarvinStinson

So who’s slot is Chris Wallace going to get on CNN? Wasn’t he supposed the star of CNN+?


16 posted on 04/22/2022 3:52:47 PM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.for corruptiion)
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I read they’ll probably give him Cuomo’s old slot on regular CNN.


17 posted on 04/22/2022 4:03:42 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

If it wasn’t a waste of time it would be tempting to sign up for the free trial just to be there to watch it be shut down.


18 posted on 04/22/2022 4:04:42 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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I’d rather watch paint dry.


19 posted on 04/22/2022 4:16:34 PM PDT by GaltAdonis ( )
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To: MarvinStinson
I won't believe it until I see it on the Emmy Awards.

Actually, I don't watch the Emmy Awards, but I see the news that follows it.

-PJ

20 posted on 04/22/2022 4:24:00 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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