CNN adding correspondents in original content push

Cory Bergman November 14th, 2007

CNN is hiring 15 to 16 new correspondents across the globe. “Owning the content we broadcast, publish and make available to affiliates and other platforms is the backbone of this business,” Tony Maddox, executive vice president of CNN International, said in a statement. Two months ago, CNN dropped its contract with Reuters, emphasizing that content ownership is key.