CNN Academy (Show)

CNN Academy Masterclass is a show that gives participants direct access to CNN journalists and subject‑matter experts. Through interactive sessions, it explores topics ranging from artificial intelligence to health reporting, offering practical insights into real‑world journalism and storytelling techniques.

The CNN Academy Masterclass is a show that brings viewers inside the world of CNN journalists, offering real insights into storytelling and newsroom expertise. The design draws inspiration from the CNN HUB login page, with core shapes and visual elements adapted from its interface, creating a modern identity rooted in CNN’s digital ecosystem. The animation concept invites the audience to “enter the hub,” flying through a living archive of CNN’s most memorable reporting moments as a tribute to Ted Turner’s legacy. Styled as a blend of old‑school broadcasting aesthetics and sleek contemporary motion design, the opening creates a nostalgic yet modern journey that reflects both the heritage and future of CNN.

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