21-01-2024, 06:21 PM
I don't think it sounds bad. As mentioned in the memo, domestic's primetime lineup is still green and needs to show growth. IMO, the breakfast show could use a complete overhaul (or at least a prescription for Mattingly to sit still).
Meanwhile, International is relaunching an Asian breakfast hour bringing the total daytime output to 14.5 hours, the channel's pre-pandemic output. Domestic produces 19 hours on weekdays and CNN Max produces 4. CNN Max appears to rely on domestic and international resources rather than being a discrete "silo". Techwood also doesn't appear to have a dedicated international newsroom and studio. Merging the behind the scenes operations for two channels that most viewers wouldn't be able to tell apart makes sense.
Also worth considering, the Max app is slated to launch in Europe this year. I'd be surprised if a live news stream isn't included at launch, replacing the standalone stream available for UK viewers.
Meanwhile, International is relaunching an Asian breakfast hour bringing the total daytime output to 14.5 hours, the channel's pre-pandemic output. Domestic produces 19 hours on weekdays and CNN Max produces 4. CNN Max appears to rely on domestic and international resources rather than being a discrete "silo". Techwood also doesn't appear to have a dedicated international newsroom and studio. Merging the behind the scenes operations for two channels that most viewers wouldn't be able to tell apart makes sense.
Also worth considering, the Max app is slated to launch in Europe this year. I'd be surprised if a live news stream isn't included at launch, replacing the standalone stream available for UK viewers.