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HLN Preparing Significant Layoffs and Show Cancellations (UPDATED) (Dinosaur Media DeathWatchâ„¢)
Mediaite ^ | November 4, 2013 | Andrew Kirell

Posted on 11/04/2013 7:11:41 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Mediaite has learned from reliable sources that CNN’s sister network HLN is preparing for a significant amount of staff layoffs and show cancellations.

According to our sources, much of the network’s dayside programming is going to be replaced with more entertainment-like material. Those changes will lead to staffing and programming changes.

Changes have long been in the works at the network.

Readers may recall how new CNN Worldwide chief Jeff Zucker reorganized HLN leadership this summer with the letting-go of EVP Scot Safon. SpikeTV founder Albie Hecht was subsequently brought in to lead the network after that. But ratings have yet to pick up in a significant way as they did during high-profile legal events like Jodi Arias‘ and George Zimmerman‘s respective murder trials.

UPDATE, 4:16 p.m. ET: Mediaite has obtained an internal memo written by Hecht making the changes official. According to his email to staff, much of HLN’s dayside programming is shifting around. He also alludes to layoffs, saying “A handful of our family members will be impacted by today’s news.” Full memo below:

Team:

Today, I’m announcing programming changes to HLN’s dayside line-up. Effective November 18, these changes serve as a principal step as we continue to re-position the brand.

HLN’s new 6 a.m.-12 midnight schedule is as follows:

6 a.m.-12 noon ET: Morning Express with Robin Meade 12 noon-1 p.m. ET: Showbiz Tonight (repeat from previous day) 1-5 p.m. ET: News Now 5-6 p.m. ET: What Would You Do? 6-7 p.m. ET: Showbiz Tonight (LIVE, 5th floor NY newsroom) 7-8 p.m. ET: Jane Velez-Mitchell 8-9 p.m. ET: Nancy Grace 9-10 p.m. ET: Dr. Drew On Call (M-Th, Mystery Detectives Fri) 10-11 p.m. ET: HLN After Dark (M-Th, Mystery Detectives Fri) 11 p.m.-12 midnight: Showbiz Tonight (6 p.m. replay)

The programming shift also includes new assignments for some of our talent. News Now will be anchored by a rotation of Mike Galanos, Susan Hendricks, Christi Paul and Lynn Berry. In the coming weeks, we’ll have additional announcements about other talent impacted by these changes.

While change is necessary to evolve HLN, it is also difficult. A handful of our family members will be impacted by today’s news. I know that I speak for all of us when I offer a heartfelt thank you and my sincere appreciation for their commitment.

In the six weeks since I’ve joined HLN, I’ve been continually impressed with your professionalism and passion. We have a real opportunity to grow the HLN brand; let’s get started.

Albie

Read more Mediaite analysis of this news HERE.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: cnn; hln; media; msm; news; television
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1 posted on 11/04/2013 7:11:41 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The only time I ever watched this lame network was when the Jodi Arias trial was going on in the early spring. After that...nada.


2 posted on 11/04/2013 7:13:34 PM PST by Artcore
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If we ever get ala carte cable and sat packages, channels like this will cease to exist rather quickly.


3 posted on 11/04/2013 7:15:14 PM PST by nascarnation (Frequently wrong but rarely in doubt....)
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To: nascarnation

Yep!


4 posted on 11/04/2013 7:15:49 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: Artcore

The opening night of Desert Storm...


5 posted on 11/04/2013 7:15:54 PM PST by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG-49) Freedom's Fortress)
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To: nascarnation

Getting it is all in the packaging. Call it “Allah Cart” and Obama will ram it through congress...


6 posted on 11/04/2013 7:20:01 PM PST by null and void (I'm betting on an Obama Trifecta: A Nobel Peace Prize, an Impeachment, AND a War Crimes Trial...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I enjoy Mystery Detectives on occasion. I’ve never seen the rest of it.


7 posted on 11/04/2013 7:20:26 PM PST by La Lydia
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To: neodad

Yep!


8 posted on 11/04/2013 7:24:09 PM PST by rabidralph
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To: neodad

The opening night of Desert Storm...
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Well there ya go! It’s been a while for you. :-D


9 posted on 11/04/2013 7:51:05 PM PST by Artcore
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I remember Nancy DisGrace going batsh*t crazy when the Zimmerman verdict came in.


10 posted on 11/04/2013 8:05:59 PM PST by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

They haven’t had any ratings since Glenn Beck had a show. Nah, that must be a coincidence


11 posted on 11/04/2013 8:12:50 PM PST by GeronL
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HLN ????.......hmmmm.........seriously, I’ve NEVER watched it even one time! What does HLN stand for? Oh wait!....... I’m gonna guess! Headline News???

Could there be tens of millions like me? Bet that has something to do with its failure. Fire every damn one of em including Zucker and let Cruz hire the replacements with Palin replacing Zucker and HLN’s ratings would be off the chart overnight!


12 posted on 11/04/2013 9:00:02 PM PST by Cen-Tejas (it's the debt bomb stupid!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

They’re keeping Graceless?


13 posted on 11/04/2013 9:01:30 PM PST by NonValueAdded (It's not the penalty, it's the lack of coverage on 1 Jan. Think about it.)
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She’s their meal ticket, their O’Reilly.


14 posted on 11/04/2013 9:03:25 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Ted Cruz/Sarah Palin 2016)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Their ratings are pretty dismal, aren’t they?


15 posted on 11/04/2013 9:08:38 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Ah, Georgette Baxter


16 posted on 11/04/2013 9:19:12 PM PST by NonValueAdded (It's not the penalty, it's the lack of coverage on 1 Jan. Think about it.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yes, lay off some of the Titanic’s crew. That will make a big difference.


17 posted on 11/04/2013 9:41:39 PM PST by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
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To: Cen-Tejas
"What does HLN stand for? Oh wait!....... I’m gonna guess! Headline News???"

Oooh.....SO close!

But the answer we were looking for is "Head LICE News."

Hank

18 posted on 11/04/2013 11:02:37 PM PST by County Agent Hank Kimball (Tagline withheld pending NSA review)
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"She’s their meal ticket, their O’Reilly.

True enough, I suppose.

But isn't being HLN's Bill O'Reilly kind of like being the Charleston Alley Cat's Derek Jeter? I mean, it's something, yes, but not much.

Hank

19 posted on 11/04/2013 11:08:14 PM PST by County Agent Hank Kimball (Tagline withheld pending NSA review)
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To: County Agent Hank Kimball

Velez-Mitchell and Grace: Hysterical Lesbians Network


20 posted on 11/04/2013 11:18:30 PM PST by twister881
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