CNN boss Chris Licht apologizes after damaging exposé
CNN CEO, Chris Licht, apologized to his staff on Monday for the negative impact of an Atlantic magazine article that questioned his management style and fueled speculation about his future. Licht expressed regret for the distraction his leadership had caused and promised to fight to win back the trust of those who he had alienated. Employees at the network reportedly want Licht gone, with senior anchors and reporters calling newly installed chief operating officer, David Leavy, to express their dissatisfaction with Licht’s aloof and paranoid approach to management. While Litch expressed his commitment to staying in the trenches and fighting for CNN to remain the world’s most trusted name in news, there is no word yet on whether network owner Warner Bros. Discovery has made a decision on his future.
FAQs
What was the Atlantic article about?
The Atlantic article questioned Chris Licht’s management style, portraying him as increasingly paranoid and aloof, and criticizing his criticism of CNN’s former boss, Jeff Zucker. It included anecdotes about Licht’s poor communication with his staff and his obsession with his media image.
Why are CNN staffers reportedly angry with Licht?
Staffers are reportedly angry with Licht’s paranoid and aloof management style, and with his criticism of former boss Jeff Zucker. Licht’s leadership has caused seething anger among the rank and file at the cable network, with senior anchors and reporters reportedly calling newly installed chief operating officer, David Leavy, to express their dissatisfaction with Licht.
What did Licht say in his apology?
Licht apologized for the negative impact of the Atlantic article and promised to fight to win back the trust of those who he had alienated. He expressed regret for the distraction his leadership had caused and promised to stay in the trenches and fight for CNN to remain the world’s most trusted name in news.
After a damaging exposé, Chris Licht, CNN’s head, issues an apology.
CNN CEO Chris Licht has issued an apology to his staff over his leadership style. In response to a lengthy article published in The Atlantic that detailed his aloof, paranoid management style, Licht acknowledged the impact the article had on his staff and expressed his regret for distracting from their work. Licht assured his staff that he would fight to regain their trust, recognizing that their work should be the focus of news coverage. According to reports, several senior anchors, reporters, and correspondents at CNN are calling for Licht’s ousting. While COO David Leavy has been brought in, there is still doubt over Licht’s future with the network. Under Licht, CNN has seen a decline in prime time viewership, with ratings falling by 25% in May.