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Report: CNN Cutting 100 Jobs as It Prepares Subscription Product
Streaming // July 10, 2024

CNN is reportedly cutting about 100 jobs as it prepares its new CNN.com subscription product. That’s according to a Wednesday (July 10) report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which notes the move comes as the company is looking to become less reliant on its TV channel. The...

TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
Cybersecurity // June 04, 2024

TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private messages to hijack prominent accounts on the ByteDance-owned social media platform, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (June 4). Intruders managed to breach...

CNN Reportedly Exploring Digital Subscriptions as News Gets the Streaming Treatment
Streaming // January 17, 2024

As CNN struggles to gain share on cable TV, the company’s new CEO is reportedly looking into new subscription models, as the way consumers get their news is transformed by the rise of digital media subscriptions. As The Wall Street Journal reported, CEO Mark Thompson...

CNN+ to Shut Down April 30, One Month Post-Launch
Streaming // April 21, 2022

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is shutting down CNN+ April 30 as a way to cut costs following the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, CNN Business reported Thursday (April 21). The streaming service launched March 29. See also: US Regulators OK $43B WarnerMedia-Discovery Merger...

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CNN Reportedly Exploring Digital Subscriptions as News Gets the Streaming Treatment

January 17, 2024
As CNN struggles to gain share on cable TV, the company’s new CEO is reportedly looking into new subscription models, as the way consumers get their news is transformed by the rise of digital media subscriptions. As The Wall Street Journal reported, CEO Mark Thompson sent out a memo Wednesday (Jan. 17) that outlined plans […]

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CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls

October 01, 2024
CNN and Reuters are joining other digital news platforms in setting up paywalls to increase revenue. CNN began asking some of its readers to pay $3.99 per month to gain access to its reporting Tuesday (Oct. 1). It will push for subscriptions after users have read a certain number of free articles a month. “Starting […]

Report: CNN Cutting 100 Jobs as It Prepares Subscription Product

July 10, 2024
CNN is reportedly cutting about 100 jobs as it prepares its new CNN.com subscription product. That’s according to a Wednesday (July 10) report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which notes the move...

TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links

June 04, 2024
TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private messages to hijack prominent accounts...

CNN+ to Shut Down April 30, One Month Post-Launch

April 21, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is shutting down CNN+ April 30 as a way to cut costs following the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, CNN Business reported Thursday...