Mark Thompson aims to turn around broadcaster by consolidating newsrooms and streaming more digital content
Many media outlets have seen dwindling interest in their coverage of this year’s presidential contest
Veteran media executive wants 24-hour cable news network to embark on digital overhaul
Networks miss their usual campaign season ratings boost as ‘Trump bump’ fails to materialise
CNN’s former chief executive on the future of the US cable news channel, its coverage of Trump — and sharing dining tips with Steve Martin
Former New York Times and BBC chief must navigate falling ratings and questions about the network’s political positioning
Plus, the challenge facing CNN’s new boss and the mysterious tale of exiled Russian banker Sergei Leontiev
British executive to lead the network as it seeks to move past a tumultuous period
Cable network has been searching for new head since Chris Licht’s ousting in June
When you are that big and profitable it’s hard to grow fast
One of media’s most successful business models has failed to adapt to a digital-first age
Departure of Chris Licht leaves network rudderless as it prepares for 2024 election
Ouster comes barely a year after he was handpicked by new Warner Bros Discovery leadership
Hiring of David Leavy as operations chief viewed as sign Warner Bros Discovery CEO is losing patience
Network bosses argue that increasingly polarised America needs to hear from both sides of debate
Chris Licht, the network’s recently appointed chief executive, is preparing a fresh approach to news and deep job cuts after a slump in revenues
Some projects look suspiciously like a desire to buy into hype
White House correspondent is second high-profile journalist to recently depart under Warner Bros Discovery ownership
Macro pressure mounts on tech, crypto investors pour into Central America, Chinese social network hit by Beijing
Latest change under new chief David Zaslav leaves network at odds with its parent company
New company’s net leverage as measured by the net debt-to-ebitda multiple will be 4.5x times
Budget for news network’s digital service was not originally disclosed by WarnerMedia to incoming owner
Affair came to light during investigation into claims against former network host Chris Cuomo
Journalist with reputation for balanced interviews will join forthcoming streaming service
Host under investigation for helping brother Andrew weather harassment claims while New York governor
