Mark Thompson (media executive)

Television executive

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Having now spoken to them at length on the topic, I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for,
I really do believe we’ll be working alongside a team who don’t just have real vision and real energy, but real values as well,
The specifics of how CNN will plug into and operate in the new company have yet to be finalized — hardly surprising given that serious discussions could only begin after Paramount’s anti-trust settlement a few days ago,
First, I’m convinced that from David Ellison on down, Paramount Skydance leadership really does believe in news alongside entertainment as a top strategic opportunity for our new company. They’ve seen our digital strategy and are as excited about it as we are.”
It has been a pleasure to be at Gulf News LevelUP, the first of its kind and hopefully the first of many. It's inspiring to see the opportunities on offer from so many fantastic establishments based here in the UAE and to hear about the demand and desire for post-graduate education,
We stand by our journalists and the integrity and fair mindedness with which the CNN team reports the news,

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