Tuesday, December 21, 2004
We've Got a New Attitude
Are the attitudes of staffers at CNN a'changin? Tv Newser says at least one CNN correspondent thinks so. Tv Newser writes:
One month after Jonathan Klein was named president of CNN, at least one CNN correspondent is hopeful that the appointment is serving as a "kick in the butt."
"CNN has for a long time now needed someone who'll jump up on the desk and shout 'this is what we're doing' -- basic leadership I guess," the correspondent, who requested anonymity, tells TVNewser. "I think Klein is going to kick us in the butt in a good way. We'll hopefully spend less time complaining and more time reporting under him.
"Klein has a "much greater appetite" for packages than Princell Hair did. Great reporting seems to be "valued by the network again," the insider says. "He wants more and better packages, less talking heads and B.S. debates.
"Klein is making his presence felt in the newsrooms of CNN: "He is offering clear and precise direction," the correspondent says. "Klein seems like a genuinely good guy," another CNN insider says ths week.
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