How did CNN become a major news network?

CNN became a major news network by being the first 24-hour television news channel when it launched in 1980, and by providing continuous news coverage during major events like the Gulf War in 1991. This gave CNN a unique advantage over traditional networks that only broadcast news at set times.

The Launch and Innovation

CNN was created by media businessman Ted Turner and launched on June 1, 1980. At the time, this was revolutionary because television networks only showed news at specific times during the day, usually in the morning and evening. CNN's idea was to broadcast news 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This meant people could watch news whenever they wanted, not just during scheduled broadcasts.