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What remains unequivocal is CNN’s pressing need to redefine its identity. The conundrum lies in whether they will do so by leveraging existing talents or by recruiting fresh perspectives. Until CNN discovers its footing and hones in on what distinguishes it within the crowded media environment, the struggle for viewership will persist.
Ultimately, as the industry evolves, the question is whether audiences will invest their time—and dollars—in what CNN presents as their new direction, or if they will continue to seek engagement elsewhere, where clarity and purpose reign.