CNN plans to launch a two-tiered digital subscription offering in Q2–2018.
Estimated digital revenue:
1) 2017: $370m
2) 2022: $1b (↑ 170%)
CNN costs the average pay-TV subscriber $0.78/month and could possibly charge a much higher amount in a direct-to-consumer model.
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The average age for each network:
1) CNN — 58
2) Great Big Story — 27