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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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CNN+ and the Streaming Struggle

This chapter analyzes the challenges CNN faced with its streaming service, CNN+, which was launched with high expectations but ultimately failed to attract a sustainable user base. It reflects on the financial implications of such ventures in a shifting media landscape, highlighting the competition between traditional cable and emerging subscription models. The discussion also touches on broader industry trends, including the difficulties news networks encounter in appealing to diverse audiences.

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