WBD named Mark Thompson as CNN's new CEO in a shift by David Zaslav to an experienced news leader.
Thompson is widely credited with turning the Times into a digital powerhouse, transforming a news organization that was teetering financially.
Under Thompson, there also were flops along the way to success for the Times, like the failed NYT Now mobile app.
Thompson is expected to be involved in editorialObservers and insiders expressed optimism about the Thompson news.
They also will be watching to see how he will carry out WBD CEO David Zaslav's commitment to providing a wider range of political viewpoints, including conservative ones.
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