CNN+

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CNN+
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CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Ownership
OwnerCNN
ParentWarnerMedia (pending merge approval with Discovery, Inc. to form Warner Bros. Discovery)
History
LaunchedMarch 29, 2022; 10 days' time (2022-03-29)

CNN+ (pronounced as CNN Plus) is an upcoming video streaming service that is set to launch on March 29, 2022.[1] It is an offshoot of the CNN cable television news network. The new digital streaming service was announced on July 19, 2021 as "the evolution of video news and the start of a new era for the company".[2] It is competing against free news services such as ABC News Live, CBS News Streaming, NBC News Now, and Newsy.

History[]

Origins[]

On July 19, 2021, CNN announced that they will planned an new round-the-clock streaming service, due to launch in the first quarter of 2022. The plan is for the service to offer eight to twelve hours of live programming a day, complemented by original series create just for the service and others culled from the network’s archives as well as an “interactive community” that would allow views to interest with on air talent.[2]

Talent[]

On July 16, 2021, CNN announced that former NBC News correspondent Kasie Hunt will joined the network in September, Kasie is among of the first personalities planned for the streamer, with her untitled daily politics show is among of the new projects; later on March 3, 2022, The Source with Kasie Hunt will be the new title of her show. [3]

On December 12, 2021, it was announced that Scott Galloway, an professor from the New York University will join CNN+ as contributor to its original live programming.[4] Also, Chris Wallace announced that he will join CNN+ after spending 18 years at Fox News as well as serving as the host of Fox News Sunday.[5]

On January 10, 2022, former NPR host Audie Cornish joins CNN+ and plans to launch her interview show 20 Questions with Audie Cornish on the streamer.[6][7]

Also in January 2022, CNN+ announcing additional talent hires including Rex Chapman and Alison Roman.[8][9]

Announcements details[]

On March 11, 2022, CNN announced that CNN+ would launch on March 29, 2022.[10][11][12]

Pricing[]

On March 3, 2022, CNN announced that the pricing for CNN+ starts at $5.99 a month or $59.99 per year, with new users who sign up in the first four weeks directly with the network will give 50% off their plan for life. Subscribers who carry CNN (which previously include CNNgo) will still get live feeds of its linear channels, along with on-demand content.

Original programming[]

  • The Newscast with Wolf Blitzer[13]
  • Five Things, hosted by Kate Bolduan[14]
  • Rex Chapman[8]
  • Parental Guidance, hosted by Anderson Cooper[15]
  • Anderson Cooper Full Circle[15]
  • 20 Questions with Audie Cornish[6]
  • The Don Lemon Show[16]
  • Scott Galloway[4]
  • Boss Files, hosted by Poppy Harlow[17]
  • The Source with Kasie Hunt[3][7]
  • Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico[18]
  • The Big Picture, hosted by Sara Sidner[14]
  • Alison Roman[9]
  • Jake Tapper's Book Club[19]
  • Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?[5][7]
  • Flashpoints with Fareed Zakaria[20]
  • Cari & Jemele: Speak.Easy. with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill[21]

References[]

  1. ^ Johnson, Ted (March 11, 2022). "CNN Sets March 29 For Launch Of Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Stelter, Brian (July 19, 2021). "CNN announces CNN+, 'most important launch for network since Ted Turner'". CNN. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Steinberg, Brian (July 16, 2021). "CNN Snares Kasie Hunt From NBC in Big Bet on Streaming (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Johnson, Ted (September 28, 2021). "CNN Taps Scott Galloway As Host For New Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Bursztynsky, Jessica (December 12, 2021). "Fox anchor Chris Wallace is leaving network for CNN+ after 18 years". CNBC. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Koblin, John (January 10, 2022). "Audie Cornish, the former NPR host, heads to CNN+". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Winslow, George (February 23, 2022). "CNN+ Unveils Its Full Programming Slate". TVTechnology. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Evans, Greg (January 18, 2022). "Rex Chapman To Join CNN+ As Host; Former NBA Player, Social Media Star Is Latest Hire For Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Alison Roman Comes to CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 6, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Pressroom (March 11, 2022). "CNN+ to Launch March 29, 2022". CNN Pressroom. CNN. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  11. ^ Fowler, Bree; Solsman, Joan E. (March 11, 2022). "CNN Plus Streaming Service to Launch on March 29". CNET. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  12. ^ Weprin, Alex (March 11, 2022). "CNN+ Sets March 29 Launch Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Wolf Blitzer to Host Evening News Show on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Steinberg, Brian (January 12, 2022). "Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner to Lead New Weekday Shows for CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Anderson Cooper to Host Two Shows on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. December 31, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  16. ^ Steinberg, Brian (February 1, 2022). "Don Lemon Will Host Weekly Talk Show on CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "Poppy Harlow to Host New CNN+ Series Boss Files" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  18. ^ Steinberg, Brian (December 15, 2021). "Eva Longoria Plans 'Searching for Mexico' for CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  19. ^ "Jake Tapper to Host New Show on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  20. ^ "Fareed Zakaria to Host New Original Series On CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 20, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  21. ^ "Cari Champion and Jemele Hill Join CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.

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