Jim Walton has announced that he will step down as President of CNN Worldwide at the end of this year. He will continue in his current role until that time. Walton’s decision has the support and respect of Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent. Kent will lead the search for Jim’s successor. Walton said in his note to staff, “CNN needs new thinking. That starts with a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new plan, one who will build on our great … [Read more...] about CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
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CNN revamps iReport
CNN Worldwide has unveiled a brand new iReport with social features and curation tools for iReporters and all news consumers. Fresh features include groups, where iReporters can join communities and follow topics of interest; a rich 16x9 HD multi-media player that supports photos, videos and audio; and an enhanced uploader for more efficient uploading of images. “We want to create a social network for news, one that connects people with the stories and sources,” said Lila King, … [Read more...] about CNN revamps iReport
CNN iReport turns five
CNN iReport, the network’s participatory news community, celebrates its fifth birthday today, commemorating the anniversary in different locations all over the world. The initiative has grown into a global force, receiving a submission from every country on the planet with an average of 2.4 million unique users each month through June 2011, according to ComScore. iReport is organizing the ultimate birthday party via http://meetup.com/CNNiReport, with iReporters from more than 50 cities all … [Read more...] about CNN iReport turns five
