Ted Turner’s impact on media still shapes how we get the news today
The CNN founder redefined news as a constant, global presence and raised expectations for speed and access
This is not hyperbole.
Ted Turner was one of the most important figures in the history of media. In fact, one could argue that Turner had as much influence on the current media landscape as anyone.
His pioneering vision was to create a 24-hour news network that covered events from around the world in real time, a channel where people could get their news anytime. And in 1980, that vision became a reality with CNN.
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