tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post4195177654644469497..comments2023-08-19T05:57:04.215-04:00Comments on All Things CNN: This Weekend's Programming 3/31/12Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-41756156634262031772012-04-04T10:56:26.907-04:002012-04-04T10:56:26.907-04:00Get rid of all the prime time anchors. I don'...Get rid of all the prime time anchors. I don't see one of them winning their time slots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-62788585323755515162012-04-02T20:45:55.059-04:002012-04-02T20:45:55.059-04:00For those who comment about CNN needing a brand re...For those who comment about CNN needing a brand relaunch, I totally AGREE! Like CBS news who is launching a new "hard news" identity that acts as a mission statement for all new programs from CBS This Morning to Evening News to 60 Minutes. I read a comment on this great blog not long ago about rebranding the shows to a CNN identity instead of naming the show's after the host. I thought that was a great idea. If you are THE channel for news, make real news your brand, not some narcissistic personality. Hire and employ anchors that share and demonstrate CNN news values first and foremost. CNN needs a shakeup of their talent - they got some great people but they aren't used properly. Some folks like Burnett and Morgan, just need to go because they undermine the CNN brand of serious, hard news and investigative journalism. King should do political segments on other shows instead of his own show. Have Blitzer go back to being the lead-in for AC360. CNN could try an ensemble show of some of their B-team reporters to precede Blitzer. I would love to see a show like Zakaria GPS on weeknights. I like MSNBC but they have their weaknesses. I just can't watch Al Sharpton or Ed Shultz. If MSNBC ever put Chris Hayes and MHP on primetime, CNN would be dead to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-35252026648399074552012-04-02T20:21:36.166-04:002012-04-02T20:21:36.166-04:00I also like that CNN will incorporate election cov...I also like that CNN will incorporate election coverage into their primetime shows. I hope it helps their ratings numbers. It is great to see Candy Crowley do the political coverage - she should play a larger role in all the election coverage. One question I have, where is John King in this week's election? Why isn't he featured as the lead-in for Tuesday's results instead of Burnett who doesn't know anything about politics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-92033701740668098812012-04-02T18:22:02.868-04:002012-04-02T18:22:02.868-04:00Candy Crowley, Joe Johns and Tom Foreman will prov...Candy Crowley, Joe Johns and Tom Foreman will provide ongoing updates on CNN during the normal primetime lineup for Tuesdays primaries. So happy CNN decided to do this. I've stated before that it's pointless to have 8 hours of coverage from the Election Center when there is so much other news going on in the world. Their primetime shows will get better exposure too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-89948755285086963112012-04-02T15:14:49.069-04:002012-04-02T15:14:49.069-04:00I agree. CNN basically needs to be re-launched.I agree. CNN basically needs to be re-launched.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-91158402799150487232012-04-02T12:51:36.281-04:002012-04-02T12:51:36.281-04:00I miss the original Current TV. Elliot Spitzer is ...I miss the original Current TV. Elliot Spitzer is a<br />big mistake.CNN is about to hit rock bottom. Can<br />the network be saved ? Probably not. Too many<br />costly mistakes. I don't think Strombo, Aisha Tyler<br />or any big names would come to CNN. They are in<br />the midst of a steep decline and lacks leadership.<br />Once your alienate viewers it is very hard to get <br />them back. CNN has lost it's identity. That is the<br />problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-52847216156064021132012-04-02T09:14:25.162-04:002012-04-02T09:14:25.162-04:00CNN has to modernize and it is failing to do so.
S...CNN has to modernize and it is failing to do so.<br />Some elements of the original Current would work<br />well for CNN. The PODS on Current were actually in<br />depth and offered lots of info. I like the timeline<br />that showed how long each of the individual PODS.<br />I also admired the short intro to set up the POD you<br />would see.<br /><br />I would like for CNN to lose the crawl and the giant<br />banners. I think it should animate between the CNN<br />logo and the show title all screen right. Don't have<br />the banner up permanently. Have it for 7 seconds<br />at the beginning and every 30 seconds say you<br />are watching and coming up. When there are maps<br />and still photo or info-graphics let them be full<br />screen. Have music all day long. Who does not<br />read news on the web and listen to music at the<br />same time. Every 15 minutes the content should<br />change and CNN should book interesting guests<br />to interview all day long. The world is big and CNN<br />is thinking to small with pundits. CNN needs to<br />knock it off with the just let people go at it. What<br />about the viewers ?<br /><br />CNN future will be determined by how they <br />incorporate and mix old and new media. Make the<br />transition to content providers and not opinions.<br />CNN does need to fix things and time is running out.CNN needs to establish it's own identity and<br />for goodness sakes dare to be different. Come up<br />with your own ideas and stop trying to copy what<br />is already out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-36389825358139835552012-03-31T23:29:17.840-04:002012-03-31T23:29:17.840-04:00CNN can't afford negative publicity right now....CNN can't afford negative publicity right now. When<br />the Daily Beast , which is owned by Tina Brown a<br />friend of Piers Morgan, says he looked bad , you<br />know it is bad news for CNN. People are cynical and<br />view it as a ratings stunt. It made CNN look bad. What is worst is that CNN does not know when they<br />are on losing end. Don't keep playing the video.<br />There is more interest in Keith Olbermann and <br />Current TV. No one cares about Piers Morgan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-4536753096991992112012-03-31T09:17:21.106-04:002012-03-31T09:17:21.106-04:00Is Anderson on vacation next week?Is Anderson on vacation next week?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-51825695513818106292012-03-31T02:04:27.336-04:002012-03-31T02:04:27.336-04:00Piers Morgan officially replaced Larry King for me...Piers Morgan officially replaced Larry King for me tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-66367950322340241922012-03-30T23:55:09.483-04:002012-03-30T23:55:09.483-04:00I am seeing promotions for the April 3rd primaries...I am seeing promotions for the April 3rd primaries and I think CNN chose wisely to incorporate the coverage into it's regularly scheduled primetime lineup, rather than having hours of non-stop America's Choice 2012 coverage like previous times. This way, other news headlines and stories can be incorporated as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-56350665080438266572012-03-30T21:40:57.745-04:002012-03-30T21:40:57.745-04:00I have so much respect for Piers Morgan after toni...I have so much respect for Piers Morgan after tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-5624674926300008332012-03-30T21:36:47.321-04:002012-03-30T21:36:47.321-04:00I cannot believe I am defending Piers Morgan. I ju...I cannot believe I am defending Piers Morgan. I just saw his interview tonight with that Toure' guy. Wow, I totally felt bad for Piers Morgan for being attacked that way. This Toure' guy is a complete joke. There was absolutely no reason for him to attack Piers over his interview with George Zimmerman's brother. I think Piers did an outstanding job. I would love to see the interview posted on this blog so we can all have a discussion about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com