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The Backlash Continues pt2

CNN's new streaming service bombs in its first 24 hours

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Dr. Woofter Superior
Apr 03, 2022
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CNN+ was launched on the 29th of March with billions spent on advertising. Naturally it’s rumoured to have bombed, with its subscription fee of $5.99 a month being slashed to $2.99 within hours of its debut, and allegations of staff layoffs in May 2022.

You know, I have to admire the sheer front of a news organisation assuming people will pay for their c…

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