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Thompson: TV “too dominant” at CNN

October 10, 2023 12.47 Europe/London By Julian Clover

CNN has work to do on its digital output according to Mark Thompson, the news network’s new CEO and chairman.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: CNN, Mark Thompson Edited: 10 October 2023 12:47

Former BBC director-general to run CNN

August 30, 2023 13.33 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Sir Mark Thompson has been appointed to the role of Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide. Thompson will report to David Zaslav, chief executive officer, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, People, Top Story, TV Tagged With: BBC, CNN, Mark Thompson Edited: 31 August 2023 13:27

Thompson defends role of FTA broadcasters in platform innovation

January 20, 2011 08.58 Europe/London By Julian Clover

BBC director-general Mark Thompson has defended the role of free-to-air broadcasters in the distribution of content and development of technical platforms. In a speech to the Oxford Media Convention, Thompson […]

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Freesat, Freeview, Mark Thompson, YouView Edited: 21 January 2011 16:59

Thompson: Sky should pay retrans fees

August 28, 2010 09.22 Europe/London By Julian Clover

BBC director-general Mark Thompson has said UK broadcasters should be paid to be present on the Sky Digital platform.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Satellite, Top Story Tagged With: BBC, BSkyB, Mark Thompson Edited: 31 August 2010 15:20

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