The media industry has
recently seen a pioneering leader bow out to pursue his impressive career
somewhere else. Rani Raad concluded his innovative tenure at CNN Worldwide.
اضافة اعلان
As the former Commercial President for CNN, which won the trust of millions of viewers over
the past decades, Raad balanced the delicate act between profit and integrity
in a field where the two are often at odds. And his approach proved that the
combination of the two could be an ever-shining blue moon.
Raad leaves an inspiring
legacy and a necessary beacon of hope, especially for professional media
outlets sidelined by the influx of untrustworthy social media-based news
generation.
In fact, his peers in the industry,
have dubbed him a legend and a champion for press freedom as they reflected on
his exceptional career.
Editor-in-Chief of Arab News
Faisal Abbas called him a “legend in his own right," while Alarabiya TV
Network's UK Bureau Chief Rima Maktabi, who worked at CNN with Raad a decade
ago, was quoted by Arab News as saying: "Rani enriched CNN's shows with
sponsors without compromising the integrity and editorial independence of the
content".
Inspiration
As a Lebanese native with a
deep understanding of the complexities of the Arab world, Raad has been a
driving force in shaping the media landscape regionally and globally, and an
inspiration to other professionals.
His exceptional ethics,
commitment to excellence, and extensive network of contacts earned him
recognition from the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2011 and
a place among the world's most influential Arabs by Arabian Business in 2013.
As the former Commercial President for CNN, which won the trust of millions of viewers over the past decades, Raad balanced the delicate act between profit and integrity in a field where the two are often at odds.
It is quite evident that
Raad's innovative mentality and ability to think outside the box have made him
a sought-after leader, and it is no wonder that people are eager to see where
his next venture will take him. And it is also evident that Raad's
contributions to journalism redefined what it means to be a media leader in the
21st century.
It is no surprise that people
familiar with Raad's success story are curious about his next step. As we
ponder, we celebrate his pioneering thinking and its felt impact on the media
industry.
Raad is a legendary figure
who champions true journalism. He is exactly what we need to salvage the media
sector and increase its competitiveness in the Arab World.
Good luck Rani!
Khalid Dalal is a former
advisor at the Royal Hashemite Court, former director of media and
communication at the Office of His Majesty King Abdullah, and works currently
as a senior advisor for media, strategic communication, PR, international
cooperation, and business development locally, regionally, and
globally. khaliddalal@aol.com
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