The Crisis of CNN CEO Chris Licht: Apologies and Failures.
TL;DR
CNN's chief executive, Chris Licht, faces doubts about his leadership and future at the company after a tumultuous first year marked by plummeting ratings, shrinking profits, programming miscues, and staff revolt. Licht addressed the turmoil on an editorial call, saying he would "fight like hell" to win back the trust of CNN's staff. Some staff members speculate privately about whether Licht will last as the chief executive, and whether he should.
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