Who Are The 4 People Running CNN Now?

The network will be managed on an interim basis by a group of executives.

Dan Rather Says He’s Never Been Angry About His CBS Firing. A New Documentary Restores Some Justice To His Lengthy Career

Director Frank Marshall looks back at the award-winning journalist’s life, from his on-the-ground reporting on the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War to the peace he’s found since his controversial exit from CBS after a brilliant 45-year career.

THE PRICE POINT

Can CNN Be Saved?

In the ousted Chris Licht, CNN had a leader who was not introspective enough to understand why he was failing. He leaves behind an organization in worse shape than when he arrived.

BRAND CONNECTIONS

Fox News Says Tucker Carlson Breached His Contract

Fox News Wednesday notified Tucker Carlson’s lawyers that the former prime-time anchor violated his contract with the network when he launched his own Twitter show on Tuesday, according to a copy of a letter obtained by Axios. A breach of contract claim sets Fox News up to explore potential legal action against Carlson, a move that would intensify the already thorny public battle between the two parties. Carlson’s lawyers told Axios that any legal action by Fox would violate his First Amendment rights.

RTDNA Releases 2023 TV And Radio News Salaries Survey

The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found that local television news salaries rose by 4% in 2022. That’s better than last year’s 1.1% (two years ago, salaries rose by 3.5%). But inflation in 2022 hit 6.4% so 2022 was the second straight year of a drop in real (after inflation) wages: down 2.4% this year after last year’s 5.9% shortfall. That brings the two-year cumulative loss to 8.3% in terms of real wages.

Los Angeles Times To Cut More Than 10% Of Newsroom

“The restructuring stems from the same persistent economic headwinds facing news media across the country,” the executive editor said in an email to the staff.

A Timeline Of Chris Licht’s Shaky Tenure At CNN

San Francisco Anchor Legend Pam Moore To Retire After Anchoring For 32 Years

CNN Cuts Ties With Its Top PR Executives

Chris Licht’s CNN Exit Puts New Spotlight On Amy Entelis

Melissa Hall Named KHBS-KHOG Weekday Morning Traffic & Breaking News Anchor

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliates KHBS-KHOG Fayetteville, Ark., have appointed Melissa Hall weekday morning traffic and breaking news anchor for 40/29 News Sunrise. Hall joins anchors Yuna Lee, Phil Reed and […]

CNN Founder Ted Turner Is ‘Really Unhappy’ With Turmoil At The Network, Biographer Says He’s ‘Very Disillusioned’

CNN Ousts CEO Chris Licht After A Brief, Tumultuous Tenure

The change was announced at CNN’s editorial meeting Wednesday morning and came just two days after Licht said he would “fight like hell” to earn the trust of those around him. David Zaslav, CEO of CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, appointed a four-person interim leadership team, and said at the editorial meeting that he would conduct a thorough search for Licht’s replacement.

Chris Licht Out At CNN

Chris Licht, whose brief run as CNN’s chairman was marked by chaos, controversy and layoffs, was ousted at the network Tuesday. “For a number of reasons things didn’t work out, and that’s unfortunate,” said David Zaslav, CEO of CNN’s Parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, of the move.

Dave Brown, Former KRGV Sports Director, Dies At 69

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WXMI Grand Rapids Takes Steps To Reduce Youth Crime In West Michigan

Rather than simply reporting on the increase in youth crime, Scripps Fox affiliate WXMI Grand Rapids, Mich., is leading an initiative, A Path Forward, that seeks to connect families with crucial resources, address obstacles, celebrate successes and create lasting change.

Anchor-Reporter Niccole Caan Leaves KENS San Antonio

Anderson Cooper To Moderate Live CNN Town Hall Featuring Chris Christie

Fox News Sets Trump Town Hall Moderated By Sean Hannity

NBC Chicago To Highlight LGBTQIA+ Conversations In New Series ‘It’s Ok To Ask Questions’ Starting June 8

In honor of Pride month, NBC Chicago’s new original five-part series It’s Ok to Ask Questions will debut Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming news channel. Every […]

NHL Analyst Chris Chelios Becomes Latest Casualty Of ESPN’s Budget Cuts

Chelios was hired in 2021, which coincided with ESPN acquiring the NHL’s broadcasting rights.

AI Poses New Threats To Newsrooms, And They’re Taking Action

The New York Times and NBC News are among the media companies that have started preliminary discussions about potential protections against generative AI systems. Digital Content Next, the digital media’s trade organization, published seven generative AI principles this week to help guide discussion. “It’s the beginning of what is going to be a hellfire,” Axios CEO Jim VandeHei said in an interview.

Fox Corp. Board Under Investigation By Oregon’s Attorney General For Violating Its Fiduciary Duties

Oregon’s attorney general announced that she is investigating Fox Corp.’s board of directors for “breach of fiduciary duty” after Fox News repeatedly broadcast election lies in the wake of the 2020 election. That resulted in a historic $787 million defamation settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. “Treasurer Read and I believe that Fox’s board of directors breached its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims that Dominion and Smartmatic rigged the 2020 presidential election,” said Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum in a statement. “We hope to hold the board accountable and protect the long-term value of Oregon’s investment in Fox Corp.

KOTA-KEVN Rapid City Anchor Miranda O’Bryan Named Miss South Dakota

WFOR Miami Sports Reporter Samantha Rivera Stiff Arms Excited Fan To Keep Him Out Of Her Live Shot

Microsoft Will Serve Only Verified Ads Beginning Aug. 1

Microsoft Advertising has an advertising verification requirement that it plans to enforce starting Aug. 1. The move follows the program’s announcement in June 2022. “We want our customers to have choice and control through transparency, so in addition to making our network safer, one of the primary goals of AIV is to increase visibility to those who interact with our ads,” Sarah Ralston, senior service engineering manager at Microsoft Advertising; and Sandeep Krishnan, senior program manager at Microsoft Advertising, wrote in a blog post.

KENS San Antonio Anchor Sarah Forgany In ICU

A Reporter Investigated Sexual Misconduct. Then The Attacks Began

After publishing an exposé, journalists in New Hampshire faced broken windows, vulgar graffiti and a legal brawl, with important First Amendment implications.

Hundreds Of Gannett Journalists Walk Out

The union representing the company’s newsroom employees criticized the CEO for cutting jobs and hurting local journalism.

KHOU Anchor Marcelino Benito Taking Leave After Mother’s Death