New York Times
It's not a great way to brand a news channel, says
David Carr. He accuses CNN of "smudging the line between news and opinion, celebrity and anchors, journalism and ratings." CNN exec
Jonathan Klein defends his product: "Sizzle is out -- audiences expect substance, and we deliver that in a way no one else does. ... Our gimmick is news."
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MSNBC exec Griffin claims CNN "has watered down its brand" (NYT)
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Ratings slump at Fox News has chairman Ailes on the warpath (B&C)
