Media Wars

[SpaceCoastVol]

Yes, but Bezos has done more to make Chinese junk available to all households than anyone has done before. Apple and Nike are pikers compared to what Bezos accomplished there.

Good thing we got rid of Trump. All those tariffs might have started to cut into their profit margins.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network’s Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022

CNN is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service early next year, the network announced on Monday. The premium content vehicle, dubbed CNN+, is already being touted as "the most important launch for CNN since Ted Turner launched the network in June of 1980."

CNN+ will offer "eight to twelve hours of live programming a day" that reportedly will be less headline-driven than the network's existing programming. For example, the new service will offer "more deep dives" into topics such as racism and climate change. CNN anchors will be "showcased in new ways."

Paying subscribers will also be able to "engage directly with our talent and experts about the issues that matter most to them" as part of an "interactive community" of journalists and their fans. The Washington Free Beacon has exclusively obtained documents outlining some of these new features. Enjoy!

Get an inside look at the journalistic process of the network's most prominent personalities. For example, subscribers will be able to access a live Twitch stream of Reliable Sources correspondents Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy watching Fox News all day to prepare for their show, where they'll talk about what they saw and invite pundits on to explain why it's outrageous.

Fans of Darcy are in for a treat. The Free Beacon broke the explosive story on his cat ownership in September 2020, and was delighted to learn that CNN+ will feature a 24-hour "kitty kam" starring Albert Darcy, the journo's hairless Sphynx that "closely resembles a little goblin."

Every week, CNN+ subscribers will be invited to participate in a lively Zoom discussion with the network's premier pundits, including chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.

Taking service journalism to the next level, CNN+ reporters will show up at the homes of their subscribers' Trump-supporting relatives and ask hard-hitting questions about their social media posts.

Too Hot for TV:

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network's Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022 - Washington Free Beacon

I predict a rousing SUCKcess.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network’s Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022

CNN is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service early next year, the network announced on Monday. The premium content vehicle, dubbed CNN+, is already being touted as "the most important launch for CNN since Ted Turner launched the network in June of 1980."

CNN+ will offer "eight to twelve hours of live programming a day" that reportedly will be less headline-driven than the network's existing programming. For example, the new service will offer "more deep dives" into topics such as racism and climate change. CNN anchors will be "showcased in new ways."

Paying subscribers will also be able to "engage directly with our talent and experts about the issues that matter most to them" as part of an "interactive community" of journalists and their fans. The Washington Free Beacon has exclusively obtained documents outlining some of these new features. Enjoy!

Get an inside look at the journalistic process of the network's most prominent personalities. For example, subscribers will be able to access a live Twitch stream of Reliable Sources correspondents Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy watching Fox News all day to prepare for their show, where they'll talk about what they saw and invite pundits on to explain why it's outrageous.

Fans of Darcy are in for a treat. The Free Beacon broke the explosive story on his cat ownership in September 2020, and was delighted to learn that CNN+ will feature a 24-hour "kitty kam" starring Albert Darcy, the journo's hairless Sphynx that "closely resembles a little goblin."

Every week, CNN+ subscribers will be invited to participate in a lively Zoom discussion with the network's premier pundits, including chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.

Taking service journalism to the next level, CNN+ reporters will show up at the homes of their subscribers' Trump-supporting relatives and ask hard-hitting questions about their social media posts.

Too Hot for TV:

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network's Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022 - Washington Free Beacon

 

[AshG]

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network’s Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022

CNN is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service early next year, the network announced on Monday. The premium content vehicle, dubbed CNN+, is already being touted as "the most important launch for CNN since Ted Turner launched the network in June of 1980."

CNN+ will offer "eight to twelve hours of live programming a day" that reportedly will be less headline-driven than the network's existing programming. For example, the new service will offer "more deep dives" into topics such as racism and climate change. CNN anchors will be "showcased in new ways."

Paying subscribers will also be able to "engage directly with our talent and experts about the issues that matter most to them" as part of an "interactive community" of journalists and their fans. The Washington Free Beacon has exclusively obtained documents outlining some of these new features. Enjoy!

Get an inside look at the journalistic process of the network's most prominent personalities. For example, subscribers will be able to access a live Twitch stream of Reliable Sources correspondents Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy watching Fox News all day to prepare for their show, where they'll talk about what they saw and invite pundits on to explain why it's outrageous.

Fans of Darcy are in for a treat. The Free Beacon broke the explosive story on his cat ownership in September 2020, and was delighted to learn that CNN+ will feature a 24-hour "kitty kam" starring Albert Darcy, the journo's hairless Sphynx that "closely resembles a little goblin."

Every week, CNN+ subscribers will be invited to participate in a lively Zoom discussion with the network's premier pundits, including chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.

Taking service journalism to the next level, CNN+ reporters will show up at the homes of their subscribers' Trump-supporting relatives and ask hard-hitting questions about their social media posts.

Too Hot for TV:

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look at CNN+, the Cable Network's Premium Streaming Service Launching in 2022 - Washington Free Beacon

In other news, Ted Turner is seen standing over a waste incinerator and dumping suitcases full of money into the flames.

This is a level of stupid that may redefine the word stupid. Are you not failing on enough platforms already, CNN?

 

[BowlBrother85]

In other news, Ted Turner is seen standing over a waste incinerator and dumping suitcases full of money into the flames.

This is a level of stupid that may redefine the word stupid. Are you not failing on enough platforms already, CNN?

Ted Turner hasn't had anything to do with the operation of CNN in 20 years. Turner sold the cable networks he founded to Time Warner in the late 90's. Turner's plan at the time was to continue running the day to day operations of his share of the media empire, but he was replaced in a boardroom coup by James Kellner in 2001.

The powers that came to be at CNN (primarily Jim Walton and then Jeff Zucker) moved dramatically away from Ted Turner's vision for the network. When founded, it's focus was on news reporting from the ground, with an equal balance of politics, financial news coverage, sports, weather and entertainment. The only politically-based opinion shows were "The Capitol Gang" and "Crossfire", while sports-based shows hosted by journalists such as Nick Charles, Van Earl Wright, Vince Cellini, Bob Lorenz, Fred Hickman, Gary Miller, Dan Hicks, Hannah Storm and Nancy Newman were given equal primetime billing, along with Larry King Live on the fluff entertainment side.

Ted Turner was a great businessman (much better than Donald Trump). It's not fair to blame the current configuration of the CNN business model on him. It's also worth noting that the Atlanta Braves haven't been the same since the Time Warner acquisition either. Ted Turner's leadership has clearly been missed. The 90's were a special time for that organization.

 

[VolinWayne]

Here is another great example of how the media works. I am so sick and tired of the media picking sides and always having an agenda! Just report the facts without bias. This includes both sides. We should be able to watch the news and accept what's reported as a fact

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Brian Stelter’s CNN show Hits Another Low in Key Demo, Promotional Thigh-Exposing Pic doesn’t draw viewers

‘Reliable Sources’ averaged only 100,000 viewers among the category coveted by advertisers

CNN’s "Reliable Sources" with left-wing host Brian Stelter hit another weekly low on Sunday in the critical demographic that is coveted by advertisers despite an attempt to promote the episode on Twitter with an image of the host in his signature shorts.

Stelter’s program attracted only 100,000 viewers in the key demo of adults age 25-54 for its smallest audience of the year in the category. The dismal turnout was an eight-percent drop from the previous episode, which was previously the lowest-rated edition of 2021.

To put CNN's alarmingly low figure in perspective, there are eight college football stadiums in America that hold more than 100,000 people. But Stelter couldn’t draw a larger crowd of the 25-54 age demographic in a country with a population of over 333 million. Ironically, Stelter spent a portion of the program talking about NBC’s Olympics advertisers.

"Reliable Sources" isn’t just struggling with viewers from the group that pays the bills. It is also having a hard time attracting viewers of any age. Stelter’s program drew only 675,000 viewers on Sunday for its second-smallest audience of the year.

Brian Stelter’s CNN show hits another low in key demo, promotional thigh-exposing pic doesn’t draw viewers

 

[Franklin Pierce]

July ’21 Cable News Ranker: Tucker Carlson Tonight Completes Month at No. 1 in Total Viewers and A25-54

FOX News is home to nine of the 10 highest-rated cable news shows among adults 25-54

 

[Orangeburst]

Brian Stelter’s CNN show Hits Another Low in Key Demo, Promotional Thigh-Exposing Pic doesn’t draw viewers

‘Reliable Sources’ averaged only 100,000 viewers among the category coveted by advertisers

CNN’s "Reliable Sources" with left-wing host Brian Stelter hit another weekly low on Sunday in the critical demographic that is coveted by advertisers despite an attempt to promote the episode on Twitter with an image of the host in his signature shorts.

Stelter’s program attracted only 100,000 viewers in the key demo of adults age 25-54 for its smallest audience of the year in the category. The dismal turnout was an eight-percent drop from the previous episode, which was previously the lowest-rated edition of 2021.

To put CNN's alarmingly low figure in perspective, there are eight college football stadiums in America that hold more than 100,000 people. But Stelter couldn’t draw a larger crowd of the 25-54 age demographic in a country with a population of over 333 million. Ironically, Stelter spent a portion of the program talking about NBC’s Olympics advertisers.

"Reliable Sources" isn’t just struggling with viewers from the group that pays the bills. It is also having a hard time attracting viewers of any age. Stelter’s program drew only 675,000 viewers on Sunday for its second-smallest audience of the year.

Brian Stelter’s CNN show hits another low in key demo, promotional thigh-exposing pic doesn’t draw viewers

Such a punchable face

 

[StarRaider]

Such a punchable face

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Thursday, July 29 Scoreboard: Fox on Top, CNN No. 2 in Demo, MSNBC Second in Total Viewers

Tucker Carlson maintained his commanding lead in total audience and the demo.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

CNN's Chris Cuomo 'should resign from covering politics or be fired': MSNBC column

Journalist Laura Bassett wrote Tuesday for MSNBC that CNN host Chris Cuomo "should resign from covering politics or be fired" over advising his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D., on responding to the sexual harassment charges against him.

CNN's Chris Cuomo 'should resign from covering politics or be fired': MSNBC column

 

[Franklin Pierce]

 

[Franklin Pierce]

CNN Goes Entire Week Without Reaching 1 Million Viewers

The Scandal-Plagued Network has not had 7-digit Viewership 7 days straight

CNN continues to sink to new lows- and not only in journalistic ethics.

According to Nielsen data, the scandal-plagued network has gone an entire week without reaching 1 million viewers from July 28 to August 3, further solidifying the liberal outlet's struggle to carry on without Donald Trump in the White House.

CNN goes entire week without reaching 1 million viewers

 

[Franklin Pierce]

CNN Is Branded Hypocritical After Firing three Unvaccinated staff Amid Storm over Chris Cuomo Advising 'sex pest' Brother Andrew and Network's Decision to Re-Hire Zoom MASTURBATOR Jeffrey Toobin

• Commenters on Twitter noted that while CNN was quick to dismiss unvaccinated workers, it reinstated Jeffrey Toobin after his Zoom MASTURBATION scandal

CNN has reportedly fired three employees for showing up to work without having been vaccinated against COVID-19 in violation of the network's strict policy, with social media users quickly accusing the company of rank hypocrisy.

The New York Times' media correspondent Michael Grynbaum first reported on the news after obtaining a copy of an internal memo that was sent on Thursday to employees by CNN President Jeff Zucker.

CNN currently has an honor system in place, where employees are expected to get vaccinated before coming to the office or working in the field

Critics on Twitter wasted no time pointing out that while CNN was quick to fire workers for being unvaccinated, it has not taken host Chris Cuomo off the air, despite this week's damning report by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which alleged that the presenter advised his brother, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo, on his response to allegations of sexual harassment.

The CNN prime-time personality testified to investigators looking into his older brother’s behavior. His name appears four times in the 165-page report.

Other commenters also brought up the fact that CNN in June rehired Jeffrey Toobin as a legal analyst after he was caught masturbating on a Zoom call with former colleagues at The New Yorker.

Toobin, in an interview with CNN’s Alisyn Camerota, said that he was grateful to CNN for another chance and that he was 'trying to become the kind of person that people can trust again.'

Commenters on Twitter noted that while CNN was quick to dismiss unvaccinated workers, it rehired Jeffrey Toobin after his Zoom masturbation scandal

CNN FIRES three workers for showing up to work unvaccinated despite 'zero-tolerance policy' | Daily Mail Online

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Farage Beats BBC and Comcast’s Sky News COMBINED in Ratings: Report

Nigel Farage’s weeknight programme has hit its highest ratings and beat the BBC and the Comcast-owned Sky News combined on Thursday.

In ratings figures seen by Guido Fawkes, Farage averaged 145,100 viewers, beating the combined viewers of the offerings of BBC News (113,100) and Sky News (29,100).

The ratings came after the political news website had revealed in recent weeks that Mr Farage’s 7 p.m. programme had beaten the BBC, in total on five nights, and continues to dominate commercial television, reportedly outstripping the viewership of Sky News every night of airing since Farage was launched on July 19th.

The BBC — which is funded by a mandatory ‘licence’ imposed on anyone who watches live television, even if they do not consume any BBC content — is said to be facing a “crisis”, with one million households stopping their payments of the TV tax in the past two years.

Farage Beats BBC and Sky News COMBINED in Ratings: Report

 

[Franklin Pierce]

MSNBC Struggles to Attract Viewers as Joy Reid, Brian Williams Have Worst Weeks Ever in Key Categories

Maddow Had Smallest Audience among Demo coveted by advertisers since the week of Christmas 2015

MSNBC had a rough time attracting viewers last week as multiple shows set recent lows across key measurables, despite a busy news cycle that included a scathing state sexual harassment report on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D.

"All in with Chris Hayes" averaged 1.2 million viewers from August 2-6, its smallest audience since January 2017, and Joy Reid’s "The ReidOut" averaged only 1.1 million viewers for its worst week ever.

"Andrea Mitchell Reports" averaged 662,000 viewers for its worst week since May 2017, while Chuck Todd’s "MTP Daily" averaged 642,000 viewers for its worst week since December 2016.

Many of MSNBC’s most-popular programs also set recent lows in the category that keeps the lights on.

"Maddow" finished behind 12 different Fox News programs in the demo, as "Tucker Carlson Tonight," "Hannity," "The Five," "The Ingraham Angle," "Special Report with Bret Baier," "Gutfeld!," "Fox News Primetime," Your World with Neil Cavuto," Outnumbered," "The Story with Martha MacCallum," "Fox & Friends" and "America Reports" all finished with larger audiences than MSNBC’s most popular program in the key category.

MSNBC struggles to attract viewers as Joy Reid, Brian Williams have worst weeks ever in key categories

 

[Sin City Vol]

July ’21 Cable News Ranker: Tucker Carlson Tonight Completes Month at No. 1 in Total Viewers and A25-54

FOX News is home to nine of the 10 highest-rated cable news shows among adults 25-54

Have you not seen the right wing cult in this country…every news outlet sucks

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Wednesday, August 11 Scoreboard: Fox News Has 3 Highest-Rated Shows

Meanwhile, the arm-waving lesbian may be leaving MSDNC.

 

[AshG]

Meanwhile, the arm-waving lesbian may be leaving MSDNC.

Rachel Maddow reportedly might leave MSNBC

Apparently she's getting tired of being crushed in the cable ratings, wants to be crushed on YouTube and podcasts as well.

 

[BreatheUT]

I forgot what all the "W's" in the WWWWWH stand for, but even those can be less than objective by omission. "Why" if it's included is wide open to speculation and is not even close to being an objective issue; it truly is opinion. With a little selective editing of video and audio, a question asked to guide the response, some fact shown and some omitted, the WWWWWH means nothing. I quit reading the local newspapers years ago because of an article that appeared in both one day. It wasn't even really a political issue, but the reports were so different that I almost didn't make the connection that it was the same story. Every news organization has an agenda - period.

Wtn 99.7 Phil Valentine, who is sick with covid right now, always use the phrase - It's not what tell you, it's what they don't. That stuck with me when I was a democrat voter watching msnbc and cnn.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Monday, Aug. 23 Scoreboard: Fox News Averages More Total Viewers Than CNN and MSNBC Combined

Tuesday, Aug. 24 Scoreboard: The Five Averages Nearly 4.2 Million Viewers at 5 PM

 

[Carl Pickens]

Vice Deletes Tweet About Neo-Nazis in the Marine Corps Amid Heavy Backlash

 

[Franklin Pierce]

'I don't know how some people sleep at night': Former Fox News host Shepard Smith unloads on the network, calling out those who 'propagated the lies'

Sunday, Sept. 12 Scoreboard: Fox News Wins Total Day and Primetime by Substantial Margin