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Jeff Zucker resigns as president of CNN

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Jeff Zucker resigns as president of CNN

Jeff Zucker resigned as president of CNN in a surprise announcement late Wednesday morning, doing so in an email to employees, because of a previously undisclosed relationship with a female worker.

CNN to launch standalone CNN+ streaming service in 2022

U.S. News // 2 years ago

CNN to launch standalone CNN+ streaming service in 2022

Cable television news channel CNN will launch a companion, standalone streaming service called CNN+ early next year, the network announced Monday.

Longtime NBC Sports host Bob Costas joins CNN

Sports News // 3 years ago

Longtime NBC Sports host Bob Costas joins CNN

Veteran sportscaster Bob Costas, who left NBC Sports last year after four decades with the network, has joined CNN as a on-air contributor.

Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered

A Minneapolis police officer who was fired after being videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd -- who died during the arrest -- has been arrested and charged with murder.

AT&T shakes up management at WarnerMedia after $85B acquisition

U.S. News // 5 years ago

AT&T shakes up management at WarnerMedia after $85B acquisition

AT&T is shaking up the executive wing at WarnerMedia just nine months after acquiring the business for $85.4 billion.

CNN's building in New York receives all clear after bomb threat

U.S. News // 5 years ago

CNN's building in New York receives all clear after bomb threat

CNN's New York offices and studios were evacuated Thursday night because of a phoned-in bomb threat, forcing a network program off the air.

Police intercept another suspicious package sent to CNN

U.S. News // 5 years ago

Police intercept another suspicious package sent to CNN

Another suspicious package addressed to CNN was intercepted Monday at a mail facility near Atlanta, authorities said.

More suspicious packages sent to Joe Biden, actor Robert De Niro

U.S. News // 5 years ago

More suspicious packages sent to Joe Biden, actor Robert De Niro

Authorities retrieved three more suspicious packages Thursday, two to former Vice President Joe Biden and one to actor Robert De Niro, officials said.

Despite $5 million refusal, Trump will appear at CNN debate

U.S. News // 8 years ago

Despite $5 million refusal, Trump will appear at CNN debate

Donald Trump has agreed to appear in the next televised debate, despite CNN's refusal to pay the mogul $5 million.

CNN refuses to give in to $5 million Trump debate demand

U.S. News // 8 years ago

CNN refuses to give in to $5 million Trump debate demand

CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker says the network will not pay $5 million for Donald Trump to appear in the Dec. 15 televised debate.

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These advertising milestones show the power of the NFL brand and the strength of the Super Bowl as a TV property in this economic climate
NBC sells all Super Bowl advertising space Feb 01, 2009

As broadcast television continues to change, success demands a new paradigm
Leno taking trademark segments to new show Dec 09, 2008

We are living in a time of unprecedented economic challenges, and it is increasingly clear that the worldwide economic slowdown will continue well into next year
Zucker: NBC Universal to cut $500 million Oct 18, 2008

We are delighted to be back in business with Steven and Stacey and the rest of their superb team
Spielberg, Universal sign pact Oct 14, 2008

A business-as-usual approach no longer applies in today's multi-platform media environment
NBC to announce 52-week prime-time slate Feb 20, 2008

Jeffrey "Jeff" Zucker (born April 9, 1965) is an American television executive and former President and CEO of NBC Universal.

Zucker was born to Jewish-American parents in Homestead, Florida, near Miami. His father was a cardiologist, and his mother, Arlene, was a school teacher. He has a younger sister, Pam.

He was captain of the North Miami Senior High School tennis team, editor of the school paper, and a teenage freelance reporter ("stringer") for The Miami Herald. The 5-foot-6-inch (1.68 m) Zucker also served as president of his senior class, running on the slogan: "The little man with the big ideas." Before college, he took part in Northwestern University's National High School Institute program for journalism.

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