Cable News Network, also known as CNN, is a privately owned company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., operating as a subsidiary of WBD Networks (Discovery). Founded in 1980, the multinational news channel and website employs approximately 6,210 individuals, specializing in broadcast media production and distribution. Its global reach is extended through subsidiaries including CNN Brasil, CNN Newsource, CNN Chile, CNN Indonesia, CNN en Espanol, and CNN Philippines.

Revenue

Founded

1980

Headcount

6,203

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Cyril Vanier, an international news presenter known for his work on CNN International, France 24, and Al Jazeera English, was highlighted on June 7, 2026, for his global career in broadcast journalism and his connection to St. Kitts and Nevis. Previously, on May 20, 2026, CNN International selected Bangkok as the host city for the inaugural Asian edition of its Global Perspectives forum, scheduled for October 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, reflecting a strategic focus on Southeast Asia. Earlier, on April 12, 2026, "Amanpour & Co.," airing on PBS and CNN International, featured a discussion with Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson that conflated equality with "DEI-style equity" while addressing President Trump's government policies. This follows CNN Greece, a digital news media outlet launched in 2015 by DPG Digital Media Group within a strategic cooperation with CNN International, celebrating ten years of continuous operation on March 17, 2026, offering a news destination combining international perspective with original Greek content. On March 16, 2026, CNN International appointed Sylvie Zhuang as Senior China Reporter, based in its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, tasked with providing on-the-ground understanding of China for an international audience.
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