What's Happening?
Marie Beaudette has been appointed as vice president of business and media at CNN, transitioning from her previous role at The Wall Street Journal where she led business, finance, and economics coverage. Beaudette will be based in New York and is tasked with overseeing CNN's business and media strategy and content. Her appointment is part of a series of new hires and promotions at CNN, including Zachary Fryer-Biggs as supervising editor for national security and Omar Jimenez as anchor and correspondent.
Why It's Important?
Marie Beaudette's move to CNN signifies a strategic strengthening of the network's business and media coverage. Her extensive experience at The Wall Street Journal is expected to enhance CNN's reporting and analysis in these areas, potentially attracting a broader audience interested in business news. The appointments of Fryer-Biggs and Jimenez further indicate CNN's commitment to expanding its coverage of national security and current events, which could influence public discourse and media competition.
