Newsjunkie24 500 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Time to just bring Morning Express and Robin and be done with it, instead of trying to throw stuff at the wall to see what sticks. She was probably the most likeable person CNN had on-air. In today's divided and chaotic times, a lighter and more fun show might work in the morning. Might as well call her back if the next change fails. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham J. Simpson 303 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 No matter how many people beat this long-dead horse, Morning Express is not coming back. Not now. Not tomorrow. Not six months from now. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Morning Express on CNN would be a square peg in a round hole. There's a reason it co-existed with the flagship. They want to do a show on CNN that has panels and politics, and that is the polar opposite of everything HLN was airing. IF 'Morning Express' and its former anchor were brought to CNN, it would be in name only, and Robin Meade would be terribly miscast. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 hours ago, 24994J said: Morning Express on CNN would be a square peg in a round hole. There's a reason it co-existed with the flagship. They want to do a show on CNN that has panels and politics, and that is the polar opposite of everything HLN was airing. IF 'Morning Express' and its former anchor were brought to CNN, it would be in name only, and Robin Meade would be terribly miscast. So, basically, Morning Express was meant to compete more with Today and Good Morning America than with Morning Joe and Fox & Friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham J. Simpson 303 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Or it was something of its time that complemented what HLN did at the time. It lasted longer than HLN in that incarnation, great. It was complimentary to that network, and to what was being done over on CNN. But times change, viewing patterns change, corporate owners change, technology changes, audiences change…and the show reached the end of its purpose for the company. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 557 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 New cnn boss looking to cut anchor salaries as part of savings https://www.thewrap.com/cnn-looks-to-slash-budgets-star-salaries-as-mark-thompson-digs-in/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 779 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) CNN's morning changes start next week. Kasie Hunt noted the end of the "Early Start" brand after 12 years as show will take on the "CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt" as it expands to a second hour. I wonder if she will continue anchoring from the flash cam position, or if they will invest in a crew to have her do the two hours from an actual studio in DC. (Since CNN seems to be making cuts in the morning, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath.) Also wondering if the open and theme will be kept. Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly thanked the staff, including the studio and control room crews, for their hard work making them look good. I believe all of these positions are being eliminated as this version of the New York-based broadcast has essentially been cut. Hoping to see Phil and Poppy stay prominent faces on the network and that CNN treats the other employees well. Kate Bolduan, John Berman and Sara Sidner announced their new 7-10 a.m. hours. John joked "You might say that we are reimagining the CNN News Central schedule, but we're sure you know that because you've seen all the promos," adding "This is called a soft launch because we don't want to set expectations too high, but we are allowed to say we'll be a revolution in morning television. CNN News Central, more news, less waiting, fewer chairs." Sara thanked Poppy, Phil and the NY and Atlanta teams. Edit: I just noticed some changes in the 4 a.m. hour as well. It used to be "CNN Newsroom with Max Foster and Bianca Nobilo," and they made a point of announcing this team for the U.S. viewers beginning November 1, 2022 (when the Don Lemon version of CNN This Morning launched). But this past Monday it was just "CNN Newsroom with Max Foster." And then since Tuesday morning, it's been an AC360 repeat. CNN's website shows CNN Newsroom listed for next week, so I'm not sure what's going on. Edited February 23 by Geoffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/23/2024 at 12:16 PM, Geoffrey said: Kasie Hunt noted the end of the "Early Start" brand after 12 years as show will take on the "CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt" as it expands to a second hour. I wonder if she will continue anchoring from the flash cam position, or if they will invest in a crew to have her do the two hours from an actual studio in DC. (Since CNN seems to be making cuts in the morning, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath.) Also wondering if the open and theme will be kept. Here's hoping the new "CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta" will have new graphics too instead of the last package pre-News Central or the International look! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 188 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/23/2024 at 9:16 AM, Geoffrey said: Edit: I just noticed some changes in the 4 a.m. hour as well. It used to be "CNN Newsroom with Max Foster and Bianca Nobilo," and they made a point of announcing this team for the U.S. viewers beginning November 1, 2022 (when the Don Lemon version of CNN This Morning launched). But this past Monday it was just "CNN Newsroom with Max Foster." And then since Tuesday morning, it's been an AC360 repeat. CNN's website shows CNN Newsroom listed for next week, so I'm not sure what's going on. I have CNN on in the background now and CNN Newsroom with Max and Bianca is on at 1am Pacific. I'm glad because it would be a downgrade to have the timeslot be a repeat/non-live hour,....plus I like the duo and the CNNI vibe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 779 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 They put Kasie in a studio! Same music and graphics, but it sounded like they used a slightly different cut for the open. The second hour at 6 a.m. kicked off with an in-studio discussion with Senator Joe Manchin. In the previous format, it might have been a panel discussion. Not sure Manchin is going to win any viewers over. In the few minutes I checked out, it really feels like a downgrade in the 6 a.m. hour. I'm a Kasie Hunt fan but a solo anchor in the morning is such a different vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spherix 9 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 This Morning with Kasie was such a downgrade. Its days are numbered already no question. As the soap opera continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewsTV 146 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 No changes to opening of CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 1509 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Late to the party, so CNN will have News CENTRAL and NewsROOM now? It's clear that NewsCentral will be the main dayside brand but how will this differ from Newsroom? I'm glad to see Newsroom still around but I'm surprised they didn't just MSNBC it and unite all of dayside headline coverage under one brand. Edited February 27 by MediaZone4K 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 29 minutes ago, TheNewsTV said: No changes to opening of CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta DANG IT! 10 minutes ago, MediaZone4K said: It's clear that NewsCentral will be the main dayside brand but how will this differ from Newroom? Mainly the format I guess, with NewsCentral using it's sets more interactively then Newsroom does (Giving Newsroom the typical anchor in front of background look, if you want to cut costs Thompson, I think that's an idea looking into!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Update on the 11am hour, Wolf Blitzer is anchoring under the "CNN Newsroom" brand, was sort of opening "The Bulletin" would launch but I guess that'll be after Brown returns from maternity leave. Also with it's move to 11am, I guess that means the 3pm hour will remain with News Central for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew 147 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I was suprised to see that they add with Wolf Blitzer since this is temporary show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) 4 hours ago, ATLNewsExpert said: Update on the 11am hour, Wolf Blitzer is anchoring under the "CNN Newsroom" brand, was sort of opening "The Bulletin" would launch but I guess that'll be after Brown returns from maternity leave. Also with it's move to 11am, I guess that means the 3pm hour will remain with News Central for the foreseeable future. They wouldn't launch 'The Bulletin' with Wolf if the show is Pamela's. Honesty, they may not launch 'The Bulletin' at all if they're looking to cut cost and same some $$$. That said, I wouldn't be surprised when Pamela comes back, they stick with 'CNN Newsroom with...' Glad that News Central didn't get reduced to 2 hrs. No reason to do so given it performs well (relatively speaking). 3 hours ago, Drew said: I was surprised to see that they add with Wolf Blitzer since this is temporary show Since a rotation of people isn't anchoring the 11A hr., it makes sense to add Wolf's name even if the show is just a placeholder. I see it as being consistent across the board more than anything. Edited February 26 by Jase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman7885 37 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Wonder if Phil would go back to DC and join the afternoon edition of “NewsCentral”? I can see Poppy getting the morning newsroom block on MAX…. Can’t see either of them settling for weekend evenings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Huge bombshell out of New Zealand this morning (evening over there) as Warner Brothers Discovery announced proposals to completely SHUTDOWN "Three NewsHub", newsroom, all newscasts (6pm and late), everything, putting up to 300 employees at risk of loosing their jobs. The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand has called this move a "disaster" for New Zealand's democracy, as it leaves 1News as the only national TV news operation in New Zealand, however the reaction from the rest of the government has been minimal. Also effected is the broadcast on "Sky Open", "News First at 5:30" which is produced by Newshub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 1509 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 54 minutes ago, ATLNewsExpert said: Huge bombshell out of New Zealand this morning (evening over there) as Warner Brothers Discovery announced proposals to completely SHUTDOWN "Three NewsHub", newsroom, all newscasts (6pm and late), everything, putting up to 300 employees at risk of loosing their jobs. The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand has called this move a "disaster" for New Zealand's democracy, as it leaves 1News as the only national TV news operation in New Zealand, however the reaction from the rest of the government has been minimal. Also effected is the broadcast on "Sky Open", "News First at 5:30" which is produced by Newshub. Sad. Side track, but they could teach some of these US brands a thing or too about set and graphic design. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 57 minutes ago, MediaZone4K said: Sad. Side track, but they could teach some of these US brands a thing or too about set and graphic design. Definitely, I've always loved their looks, even prior to the current brands launch in 2016. The set is half real/half set extension, with the physical set debuting in 2016. The set was updated (new desk, larger screen, and adding wooden textures) along with the new graphics in October. I wouldn't be mad if CNN adopted these graphics in a way at all. A bit hasty to cancel the operation outright after debuting new graphics and set updates not to long ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 2/28/2024 at 10:48 AM, ATLNewsExpert said: Huge bombshell out of New Zealand this morning (evening over there) as Warner Brothers Discovery announced proposals to completely SHUTDOWN "Three NewsHub", newsroom, all newscasts (6pm and late), everything, putting up to 300 employees at risk of loosing their jobs. [...] Aside from the WBD connection, why not post this in the International News forum and then link to it here? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbsgeo 20 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 CNN only averaged 900,000 viewers in primetime for Super Tuesday, with 938,000 in the marquee 10pm ET hour. Comparing the numbers to all the other channels including broadcast networks, how could CNN, once seen as the election go-to network, end up in the last place, not even passing one million viewers?? https://deadline.com/2024/03/super-tuesday-ratings-fox-news-cnn-msnbc-1235847745/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham J. Simpson 303 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 14 hours ago, gbsgeo said: CNN only averaged 900,000 viewers in primetime for Super Tuesday, with 938,000 in the marquee 10pm ET hour. Comparing the numbers to all the other channels including broadcast networks, how could CNN, once seen as the election go-to network, end up in the last place, not even passing one million viewers?? https://deadline.com/2024/03/super-tuesday-ratings-fox-news-cnn-msnbc-1235847745/ For starers, you're talking a substantial decline in total eyeballs who cared to watch anyone cover what is a meaningless snooze fest at this point. 19 mill to 11.4....that's like a 40% drop. Great for bargain hunting, not so great for viewership. So who tunes in to foregone conclusion coverage? The die hards looking for their fix. Not surprisingly, that benefits Fox News and MSNBC. I was curious enough in 2020 where there were still contests to watch some coverage. This year, I'd have rather watched paint dry. There was nothing up in the air--we know the top of the tickets, and to the extent there were locally contested races, those are better covered...locally. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) 16 hours ago, gbsgeo said: CNN only averaged 900,000 viewers in primetime for Super Tuesday, with 938,000 in the marquee 10pm ET hour. Comparing the numbers to all the other channels including broadcast networks, how could CNN, once seen as the election go-to network, end up in the last place, not even passing one million viewers?? https://deadline.com/2024/03/super-tuesday-ratings-fox-news-cnn-msnbc-1235847745/ Thompson has acknowledged that most people (when it comes to politics) have gravitated towards channels that align with their political beliefs (i.e.. FNC or MSNBC) and aren't interested in getting a 'nonpartisan' viewpoint from CNN. Edited March 7 by Jase 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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