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Mark Thompson Named Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- News industry leader Mark Thompson has been appointed to the role of Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide. Thompson will report to David Zaslav, chief executive officer, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the appointment will be effective on October 9.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- News industry leader Mark Thompson has been appointed to the role of Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide.
  • "Mark is a true innovator who has transformed for the digital age two of the world's most respected news organizations.
  • Globally, people across the world can watch CNN International, which is widely distributed in over 200 countries and territories.
  • CNN Digital is the #1 online news destination, with more unique visitors than any other news source.

Andrew Morse Named President and Publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Saturday, January 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced Andrew Morse as the new president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, effective on January 9. Morse — a veteran media executive with more than 25 years of journalism experience — most recently held the role of EVP and chief digital officer for CNN Worldwide. He will bring a wide range of experience to the role and will work to accelerate the AJC's digital transformation while strengthening its reputation as a trusted source for news and information in Atlanta and across the region. 

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  • Morse joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) as it expands its digital audience while maintaining its dedication to providing strong, local, independent journalism to the metro Atlanta area
    ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced Andrew Morse as the new president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, effective on January 9.
  • "People deserve fair and honest reporting, and Andrew has a long history of leading teams and delivering information people can trust.
  • His role as president and publisher of the AJC will be important to our company, but even more so to those in our community."
  • Morse also co-founded Great Big Story, a short form video company that built a subscriber base of 13 million users.