CNN’s domestic ratings woes mask underlying strengths
CNN headquarters in Atlanta. CREDIT: Vino Wong/ajc.com When he announced his departure from CNN last month, President Jim Walton said the Atlanta-based news network needed “new thinking” and a plan for change. But can CNN remake itself? The answer transcends one company’s bid for a fresh start. Rivaling Coca-Cola as a worldwide corporate symbol of Atlanta, the network founded by maverick Ted Turner employs thousands of metro residents, is a cornerstone in the city’s drive for a permanently vibrant downtown and has become a must-visit attraction for tourists from around the globe. But questions about… >>
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