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CNN to lay off hundreds of employees as post-inauguration transformation begins, sources say
CNBC.com ^ | 4:25 PM EST | Alex Sherman

Posted on 01/22/2025 2:37:14 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

Warner Bros. Discovery's CNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees Thursday as it refocuses the business around a global digital audience, according to people familiar with the matter.

The layoffs come as CNN is rearranging its linear TV lineup and building out digital subscription products. The cuts will help CNN lower production costs and consolidate teams, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic changes.

Certain shows that are produced in New York or Washington may move to Atlanta, where production can be done more cheaply, said the people.

For the most part, the job cuts won't affect CNN's most recognizable names, who are under contract, said the people. CNN has about 3,500 employees worldwide.

During a town hall meeting earlier this month, CNN CEO Mark Thompson said the media company has received an investment of "more than $70 million" from Warner Bros. Discovery to help fund the company's digital operations. Part of that investment will go toward hiring employees in areas where CNN sees potential growth avenues, such as data scientists and product development.

In October, CNN launched a digital paywall, charging heavier users of the site $3.99 per month.

NBC News is also planning cuts later this week, according to people familiar with the matter. While the exact number couldn't be determined, the job losses will be well under 50, two of the people said.

Spokespeople for NBC News and CNN declined to comment.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; Government; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alexsherman; cnn; cnnlayoff; cnnlayoffs; layoff; layoffs; winning
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1 posted on 01/22/2025 2:37:14 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

$3.99/mo for CNN.

Snicker...


2 posted on 01/22/2025 2:38:30 PM PST by Blueflag (To not carry is to choose to be defenseless.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

But they were supposed to hire all those fired political hacks from the DOJ, FBI, State, etc. as highly paid political consultants.


3 posted on 01/22/2025 2:39:09 PM PST by RetiredTexasVet (We used to be a Republic, we are now a Fascist Klepto-Thugocracy. until Jan 20, 2025)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Pay for CNN? Heck, I won’t even look at it if it’s free!


4 posted on 01/22/2025 2:40:58 PM PST by caver ( )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Could I help decide which ones?


5 posted on 01/22/2025 2:42:01 PM PST by Savage Beast (Trump has the magnanimity of Joseph who forgave and enriched his brothers who sold him into slavery.)
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“But they were supposed to hire all those fired political hacks from the DOJ, FBI, State, etc. as highly paid political consultants.”

*************

The Left always takes care of their soldiers.


6 posted on 01/22/2025 2:44:08 PM PST by Starboard
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

CNN started out as news, then the Democrats took it over.
Now it is Schiff and should be shut down.


7 posted on 01/22/2025 2:45:28 PM PST by rellic (nno such thing as a moderate Moslem or Democrat )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

My god are that many editors?


8 posted on 01/22/2025 2:47:45 PM PST by samadams2000
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I’d pay $20 a month to keep CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, NPR and all the stinkin’ rest of legacy MSM out of my house. The icons, apps, cable channels etc. are filtered out by the TV provider. I know, a fantasy. Seems like a great way to get filthy rich though.


9 posted on 01/22/2025 2:47:46 PM PST by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Laying off because nobody watches them. 😆


10 posted on 01/22/2025 2:49:10 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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Does anyone know if CNN is still playing in airports?

I haven’t flown in over 5 years, so I have no idea.


11 posted on 01/22/2025 2:49:48 PM PST by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possiWe neve hear of gambling paying off $billioble.)
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12 posted on 01/22/2025 2:50:35 PM PST by McGruff (Trump: Joe Biden will go down in history as the worst president ever.)
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For decades these “news” outlets have served mainly to give illegal political contributions-in-kind to Leftist candidates. The more that’s exposed, the less one needs a “news” room.


13 posted on 01/22/2025 2:54:04 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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building out digital subscription products

Pay to be lied to 🤔 what a concept…

14 posted on 01/22/2025 3:00:11 PM PST by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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“The layoffs come as CNN is rearranging its linear TV lineup and building out digital subscription products.”

“transitioning” from existing print or broadcast/cablecast to digital subscription has never worked: new digital has to compete with a hundred gazillion already established digital sources, plus income generally drops by many orders of magnitude ... essentially, such “transitioning” is just the next step in the uninterrupted downhill slide to oblivion ...


15 posted on 01/22/2025 3:04:49 PM PST by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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That’s great! Finally the MSM is getting its due.


16 posted on 01/22/2025 3:04:50 PM PST by I want the USA back (America is once again GREAT!)
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“Pay for CNN? Heck, I won’t even look at it if it’s free!”

heck, they couldn’t even PAY me to look at it!


17 posted on 01/22/2025 3:05:54 PM PST by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Winning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or should I say Karma?


18 posted on 01/22/2025 3:06:19 PM PST by Robert357
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19 posted on 01/22/2025 3:06:58 PM PST by Bratch
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“Pay to be lied to 🤔 what a concept…”

exactly ... we already get more lies for free than we can possibly absorb as it is now ...


20 posted on 01/22/2025 3:07:20 PM PST by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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