CNN+, the network’s widely anticipated (and mocked) streaming platform, finally came out and the rumor is that it’s quite the flop. Fox Business News’ Charles Gasparino tweeted out that rumor, saying:
Breaking: @CNNplus employees bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel; CNN employees say new streaming channel could be merged into larger @discoveryplus as early as May unless subscriptions pick up 130 @FoxBusiness
Breaking: @CNNplus employees bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel; CNN employees say new streaming channel could be merged into larger @discoveryplus as early as May unless subscriptions pick up 130 @FoxBusiness
— Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 30, 2022
CNN’s Matt Dornic responded to Gasparino’s tweet in a reply, saying:
For the record, we are VERY happy with the launch of CNN+ and are only bracing for a long run of success. Read more