CNN & Paramount Restructure: Job Cuts Signal Media Shift

0:00On March 24, CNN is set to cut a few dozen jobs this week. CEO Mark Thompson is driving a big shift toward digital growth for the networks more than 3,000 employees. The moves target roles not focused on online expansion, moving away from the old cable new setup. This follows cuts last year, when Thompson trimmed the staff by about 6%. That was all part of building up streaming and digital efforts to reach new audiences. Industry watchers say the changes highlight tough times for traditional media. Staff reductions help refocus resources, but they also signal broader struggles as viewership habits evolve. Meanwhile, over at Paramount, they're restructuring too, including shutting down the CBS News radio division and wiping out those jobs. Talk of a possible merger between CNN and CBS News has people expecting even steeper cuts down the line. These shifts point to a media landscape where consolidation is key to survival, streamlining operations and cutting costs across the

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