CNN gave staffers CNN+ ‘gift boxes’ after firing them: report

NY Post ^ | 5-13-22 | Alexandra Steigrad

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Ex-staffers at CNN+, who were fired last month after the month-old streaming service was abruptly shut down, got gift boxes the following week that were filled with CNN+ swag, according to a report.

CNN’s new parent company Warner Bros. Discovery delivered a “gut punch” to the laid-off employees as it “mistakenly” mailed out the gifts to employees who had been fired a week earlier, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The boxes included branded gear from pens to food containers, as well as items such as a popcorn maker and headphones, the publication reported, adding that some of the boxes included welcome notes.

“This is an incredible time to be part of CNN,” one note said. “Build relationships and take time to connect with colleagues and learn so that you make the most of your time here.”

[moovova]

Included in their gift boxes...

[Lurker]

That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time.

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[EileenEulich]

Crack Pipes?

[Qathleen]

Good one!