The Gist The Gist: More News, Less Gratitude
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Mar 3, 2025 Mosheh Oinounou, a former executive producer of CBS Evening News and founder of Mo News, discusses the shifting landscape of journalism. He critiques legacy media's failures and emphasizes the need for a fact-first approach. The conversation dives into the role of gratitude in negotiations, particularly between Ukraine and Trump. Oinounou highlights the challenges legacy media faces amidst declining trust and viewership, arguing that today's news must prioritize balance over sensationalism to connect with diverse audiences.
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Evening News Decline
- Moshe Oinounou reflects on the declining viewership of evening news broadcasts.
- He notes that the median age of viewers is now 70, highlighting the shift in news consumption.
Value of Legacy News
- Despite declining viewership, network evening news programs still attract a substantial audience.
- Their value lies in retaining older viewers and the associated advertising revenue.
Tube TV Viewers
- In 2018, CBS hadn't fully transitioned to HD because many viewers still used tube televisions.
- This illustrates the challenge of innovating for an older, less tech-savvy audience.