CNN CEO apologizes to staff

 

CNN CEO Chris Licht apologized to CNN staffers on Monday morning after a profile piece published in The Atlantic on Friday.  The profile, titled "Inside the Meltdown at CNN," documented his views on coverage and how he tried to win over staffers in his first year on the job.  Some staffers had a problem with the profile because it shined a poor light on the network amidst falling ratings. Other staffers have openly rebelled against his decision to air a town hall with former President Donald Trump last month. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is reportedly not happy with the piece and believes it was mishandled. Licht told staffers he didn't recognize himself in the piece and that he understood employees' frustrations. He also vowed to work to earn their trust. On Thursday, CNN announced the hiring of David Leavy as the chief operating officer. Leavy will be in charge of marketing, public relations, and advertising sales.