Mark Thompson Takes the Helm as CNN's New Chief
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Former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson has been appointed as the new CEO and chairman of CNN by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. Thompson, a 40-year news veteran, will take over the leadership role on October 9th. His appointment comes at a crucial time for CNN as it faces challenges from cord-cutting and increased competition in the cable news industry. Thompson aims to capitalize on CNN's strong brand and journalism to navigate the disruptions in TV journalism and find new opportunities for growth.
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