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CNN International (Europe) - news archive

This is an archive of news about CNN International (Europe). Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

The close-up: Richard Quest CNN International anchor and correspondent tells the story of his outfit
From Media Guardian. Posted October 29 2007, 8.45am
What are you wearing today? asks Gareth McLean of CNN's International anchor and correspondent. (more)

CNN and Cartoon get to Turkey
From Rapid TV News. Posted September 19 2007, 9.37pm
Turner Broadcasting has, to date, concentrated on CNN Turk, its Turkish version, in Turkey. It is now adding CNN International. (more)

CNN to launch Middle East business show
From Brand Republic. Posted September 13 2007, 10.15am
DUBAI - CNN International is to launch its first business show dedicated to the Middle East. (more)

Correction: CNN International will continue its analogue satellite service in Europe
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 30 2007, 1.54pm
A story we published yesterday, from a normally reliable Dutcch source, said that CNN International was ending its analogue satellite service via Astra at 19.2 degrees East. We have now been informed by Matthijs Spits, Public Relations Manager for CNN Benelux, that the story is incorrect. CNN will continue broadcasting its analogue service. We apologize for [...] (more)

CNN International ends analogue satellite distribution in Europe
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 28 2007, 12.45pm
CNN International is to end its analogue satellite distribution in Europe on 4 June, when its current contract with Astra expires. The analogue transmissions at 19.2 degrees East are still used by around half the satellite viewers in Germany, but SES Astra wants to phase out the analogue services and complete the transition to digital. [...] (more)

Maddox named CNNI's managing director
From Digital Spy. Posted April 10 2007, 4.49pm
Tony Maddox is named executive vice president and managing director of CNN International. (more)

CNN?s Chris Cramer to receive NABA Achievement Award
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 14 2007, 4.22pm
Director of CNN International, Chris Cramer, will be honoured by the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the broadcasting industry. Mr Cramer will be presented with the Association’s International Achievement Award in conjunction with NABA’s Annual General Meeting and Conference in March.   His achievements with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and CNN [...] (more)

Ericsson in partnership with Turner Broadcasting
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 6 2007, 1.38pm
Ericsson, the Swedish maker of mobile phone technology, has announced a partnership with Turner Broadcasting System International to deliver news and programming to mobile phones. The deal will allow mobile phone users to receive and view content from Turner networks such as CNN International and the Cartoon Network. Turner is a unit of media conglomerate [...] (more)

CNN International MD takes retirement
From Media Guardian. Posted January 10 2007, 12.00am
4.15pm update: Chris Cramer is retiring from CNN after 11 years running their international channel. By Jason Deans. (more)

CNN International partners for Qatar Masters
From Brand Republic. Posted December 20 2006, 12.12pm
LONDON - Global television news channel CNN International has signed up as sponsor of the 2007 Commercialbank Qatar Masters golf tournament. (more)

Q & A: Richard Quest
From The Scotsman. Posted November 23 2006, 1.51am
RICHARD Quest is London anchor for CNN International. (more)

Razvi switches from CNN to Viacom Brand Solutions
From Brand Republic. Posted September 13 2006, 11.09am
LONDON - MTV Networks International has appointed CNN International's Kevin Razvi as executive vice-president and managing director at the broadcaster's sales arm Viacom Brand Solutions. (more)

CNN chief: Lebanese conflict 'different to Iraq'
From Media Guardian. Posted July 25 2006, 5.56pm
4.45pm: The head of CNN International said that journalists covering the conflict in Lebanon have more freedom of movement and are not targeted as they are in Iraq. By Jason Deans. (more)

CNN tops European news channels according to EMS
From Brand Republic. Posted June 13 2006, 11.06am
LONDON - Results from the 2006 European Media & Marketing Survey show that CNN International is the leading international news channel in terms of viewer reach, with BBC World claiming the fastest-rising weekly audience growth. (more)

China censors BBC, CNN protest coverage
From Digital Spy. Posted April 21 2006, 1.40am
Signals from BBC World and CNN International were blocked in China during Thursday's heckling of the country's president. (more)

CNN redesign hits a snag
From Media Guardian. Posted February 3 2006, 5.31pm
5.30pm: CNN International's revamp of its on-screen look, including the axing of the news ticker, has been hit by a delay. By Stephen Brook. (more)

CNN International cuts onscreen clutter with image overhaul
From Brand Republic. Posted February 1 2006, 8.02am
LONDON – CNN International has undergone its biggest redesign in five years with a new-look logo, graphics, music and less on-screen clutter. (more)

Major redesign for CNN International
From Digital Spy. Posted February 1 2006, 12.01am
CNN International will launch a major overhaul of its on-screen presentation on February 5. (more)

CNN outperforms rival business channels with top audience reach
From Brand Republic. Posted January 13 2006, 11.01am
LONDON - CNN International has come top as the leading news brand for the global financial community across all regions, according to a new survey. (more)

Myleene Klass: My Life in Media
From The Independent. Posted January 1 1970, 12.59am
Myleene Klass, 28, has joined CNN International as host of its new cinema show The Screening Room. Having come to fame as a member of the reality TV pop group Hear'Say, she has built a media career in which she has presented for GMTV, ITV1 and Classic FM and appeared alongside Twiggy in advertising for Marks & Spencer. She lives in south London with her fiancé, Graham Quinn. (more)