Ken Jautz

CNN Exec Remembers the Fall of the Wall - Posted November 10, 2009
Ken Jautz, now EVP of CNN Worldwide and head of HLN, was CNN's Berlin bureau chief 20 years ago when the Berlin wall came down. Jautz was on CNNI's "BackStory" last night talking about his role in CNN's coverage of the fall of the Wall, which he called "the greatest example... [TVNewser]

CNN's Klein: Network Not Going to Run 'Cartoons' for Ratings - Posted November 5, 2009
In the LA Times, Matea Gold examines CNN's recent prime time ratings woes and the network's position defending them as viewer totals drop following last year's election. While his competitors believed "the more opinionated the better," [CNN/U.S. President Jon] Klein said he had a different strategy: "If we concentrate on really being... [TVNewser]

Jane Velez-Mitchell: 'This Is the Dialogue That Needs to Happen about Addiction' - Posted October 29, 2009
Peter Max artwork based on the book jacketIn NYC last night, HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell celebrated the release of her new memoir, iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life, at the gallery of artist Peter Max. Velez-Mitchell, host of "Issues," joked, "I just think this is a... [TVNewser]

CNN Unveils New Site - Posted October 23, 2009
The CNN talent and brass turned out for a TV-style debut of the new CNN.com last night at the One Time Warner Center in NYC. Some guests were greeted as they arrived by anchor Campbell Brown and "American Morning" anchor John Roberts, "Newsroom" anchor Kyra Phillips, and correspondent Deborah Feyerick all came... [TVNewser]

Joy Behar: New HLN Show "An Infusion Of Humor" During Serious Times - Posted September 28, 2009
Ask Joy Behar how she got her new HLN gig, and she gives a simple answer. "They asked me to dance," Behar jokes with TVNewser, "and I said, 'Okay, I'll dance with you guys!'" Her boss, CNN Worldwide EVP Ken Jautz, is a little more specific. "She has a strong point of... [TVNewser]

Party For Joy. Walters, Whoopi and More Gather at the Oak Room - Posted September 24, 2009
"The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Barabara Walters celebrate Behar's new HLN show at the Plaza Hotel last night. The famed Oak Room at New York's Plaza Hotel was the setting for a party last night to celebrate the launch of HLN's "The Joy Behar Show", premiering Tuesday at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb." The new... [TVNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb." The new... [TVNewser]

Joy Behar's New Show Part Of HLN's "Estrogen-Heavy Lineup" - Posted September 8, 2009
When Joy Behar's new HLN talk show premieres three weeks from tonight, it joins an evening lineup the AP's David Bauder calls "estrogen-heavy." With lead-in programs hosted by Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell, Bauder writes the show will air "to an audience that is nearly two-thirds women... "It's not like men are... [TVNewser]

Nancy Grace: New Book "Has a Piece of Me in It" - Posted August 13, 2009
HLN host Nancy Grace appeared at a network reception for the release of her new book "The Eleventh Victim: A Novel" last night in midtown Manhattan, and TVNewser stopped by to scope out the attendees and chat with the author. It was a big night for Grace who, in between kissing everyone,... [TVNewser]

truTV's "In Session" Shuts Down - Posted June 23, 2009
Breaking: TVNewser has learned truTV's 'In Session' daytime programming is shutting down its New York operations leaving as many as 65 staffers out of a job. Executives from Turner Broadcasting, which owns truTV, have been notifying employees of the change this afternoon. 'In Session' includes longtime anchors Jack Ford and Ashleigh... [TVNewser]

truTV's "In Session" Shuts Down - Posted June 23, 2009
Breaking: TVNewser has learned truTV's 'In Session' daytime programming is shutting down its New York operations leaving as many as 65 staffers out of a job. Executives from Turner Broadcasting, which owns truTV, have been notifying employees of the change this afternoon. 'In Session' includes longtime anchors Jack Ford and Ashleigh... [TVNewser]

Jane Velez-Mitchell Reair At 9pmET Until New Behar Show Launches - Posted June 11, 2009
While Joy Behar's new program won't debut until the fall, the Lou Dobbs repeat airing on HLN at 9pmET will end later this month. In the interim, Jane Velez-Mitchell's "Issues" will re-air in that hour. "This is not about Lou Dobbs," EVP of CNN Worldwide and HLN head Ken Jautz tells TVNewser... [TVNewser]

How "Water-Cooler-Type Issues" Are Giving HLN an Edge - Posted April 6, 2009
TVWeek's Sergio Ibarra chatted up CNN Worldwide EVP and head of HLN, Ken Jautz about how HLN has successfully set itself apart from big brother CNN. While Jautz has a keen interest in the growth of HLN, as a CNN Worldwide executive, he must always keep a close eye on how both... [TVNewser]

"Issues" Working For HLN's "Niche-Target" Strategy - Posted March 3, 2009
"Jane Velez-Mitchell is a true-crime author, a television talking head, a lesbian, an animal activist, a recovering alcoholic and a vegan. She was until recently a glorified freelancer for Headline News, the sister channel of CNN." This is how the New York Times' Brian Stelter begins his profile today of HLN's newest... [TVNewser]

"Gimme My" Ali Velshi Book Party - Posted January 15, 2009
Galleycat's Jason Boog writes about CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi's book party last night in New York. "Gimme My Money Back" was released January 1. Boog has a video interview with Velshi as well. CNN EVP Ken Jautz said "We've been talking about his book for years. We just needed the perfect hook." Velshi... [TVNewser]

Headline News Becomes "HLN" - Posted December 17, 2008
In addition to the switch from ticker to flipper, something else is changing on Headline News — the network is now officially known as "HLN." TVNewser obtained a note from EVP of CNN Worldwide and HLN head Ken Jautz to his staff, announcing the "new tightened network branding." In addition to the acronym-only... [TVNewser]

Jane Velez Mitchell to Anchor HLN's 7pmET Hour - Posted October 17, 2008
First on TVNewser: Headline News has placed Jane Velez Mitchell in the 7pmET slot being left vacant by Glenn Beck. Velez Mitchell is being brought on as interim anchor for the hour. How interim, is not known. The program to be called Issues with Jane Velez Mitchell premieres live tonight at 7pmET.... [TVNewser]