The Town with Matthew Belloni Will the Debate Debacle Revive TV News?
Jun 28, 2024
Journalist Ben Smith and host Matt discuss the impact of the recent presidential debate on CNN's future, challenges in TV news, and the transition to streaming era. They explore CNN's branding shift, international news coverage challenges, and debate news networks' revenue models. Speculations on CNN's future, potential sale, and talent retention are highlighted.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
The Rise of Social Media in News Consumption
04:32 • 4min
Impact of Recent Debate on TV News Revenue and Viewership
08:13 • 2min
Shifting CNN's Branding and International News Coverage Challenges
10:20 • 4min
Debate on News Networks and Revenue Models in the Media Industry
14:45 • 2min
Challenges and Strategies for CNN's Future
17:02 • 14min