Listen 6 min Share Comment on this story CommentMark Thompson, the former chief executive of the New York Times, has been selected as the next leader of CNN, parent company Warner Bros. He will replace Chris Licht, who was ousted in June after a short and tumultuous run as the network’s leader. He spent eight years as chief executive of the New York Times Company, where he oversaw significant growth in digital subscription revenue, helping to offset losses in print circulation and advertising. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav said. One of Licht’s first responsibilities as chief executive was announcing the closure of CNN Plus, the company’s $100 million bet on streaming.

Source: Washington Post August 30, 2023 14:10 UTC