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• Sara Fischer, author of Axios Media Trends

Updated 2 hours ago - Economy & Business

Chris Licht out at CNN

Chris Licht. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Chris Licht, the embattled CEO of CNN, is out at the company after 13 months, he confirmed to Axios on Wednesday.

Why it matters: Licht’s leadership became untenable following a damning profile about him published by The Atlantic last week. 

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David A. Graham

The Atlantic

Why Chris Licht Really Failed at CNN

The precipitous fall of Chris Licht is just the sort of story that today's cable-news environment is best at covering: dramatic, messy,...

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@AdamParkhomenko

Twitter

This is the caliber of reporter and reporting CNN lost under Chris Licht.

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@atrupar

Twitter

CNN announces Chris Licht's departure on air

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Michael Tomasky

The New Republic

Which Lesson Will CNN Take From the Chris Licht Disaster?

There are three possibilities, and the network isn't likely to pick the right one.

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@oliverdarcy

Twitter

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Bulletin: Chris Licht is out at CNN.

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@brianstelter

Twitter

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CNN's 9am editorial call is starting a little bit late. Top lieutenants learned of Chris Licht's exit earlier this morning. So there's obviously a lot going on.

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@ChrisCillizza

Twitter

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I take no joy in Chris Licht resigning. I am still a HUGE CNN fan and am rooting like hell for them.

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@BenMullin

Twitter

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David Zaslav just confirmed Chris Licht's ouster on CNN's 9 a.m. editorial call

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CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht is out | CNN Business

CNN.com

https://www.cnn.com › 2023/06/07 › media › chris-licht-...

1 hour ago — Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive and chairman of CNN, whose brief one-year tenure at the network was stained by a series of severe ...

Chris Licht Is Out at CNN, Ending a Brief and Chaotic Run

The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com › 2023/06/07 › business › media

45 minutes ago — Chris Licht, the former television producer who oversaw a brief and chaotic run as the chairman of CNN, is out at the network.

Chris Licht out at CNN after tumultuous run as CEO

NBC News

https://www.nbcnews.com › media › chris-licht-ceo-cn...

2 hours ago — Chris Licht is out as chairman and chief executive of CNN, the news organization's parent company announced Wednesday, drawing a close to a ...

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