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Alex MacCallum

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Alex MacCallum is a senior media executive known for driving digital transformation and streaming growth at major news organizations. At CNN, she serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operational strategy at one of the world's most recognized news brands, which relies heavily on advertising revenue across its linear, digital, and streaming platforms. MacCallum previously served as President of Streaming at CNN, where she was a central figure in the launch and operation of CNN+, the network's subscription streaming service, before its discontinuation in 2022. Prior to her streaming leadership role, she held senior positions focused on digital products and audience development at CNN and its parent company. Her career has been defined by navigating the intersection of journalism, digital media, and the evolving advertising and subscription landscape.

Last updated Oct 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Chief Operating Officer
Company
CNN
Based
New York, New York, United States

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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Alex MacCallum is a senior media executive known for driving digital transformation and streaming growth at major news organizations. At CNN, she serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operational strategy at one of the world's most recognized news brands, which relies heavily on advertising revenue across its linear, digital, and streaming platforms. MacCallum previously served as President of Streaming at CNN, where she was a central figure in the launch and operation of CNN+, the network's subscription streaming service, before its discontinuation in 2022. Prior to her streaming leadership role, she held senior positions focused on digital products and audience development at CNN and its parent company. Her career has been defined by navigating the intersection of journalism, digital media, and the evolving advertising and subscription landscape.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Streaming MediaDigital JournalismNews Media OperationsSubscription VideoDigital Product StrategyAudience DevelopmentMedia Transformation

Speaking topics

Streaming and the future of newsDigital media transformationSubscription vs. advertising-supported media models

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led the launch of CNN+, CNN's direct-to-consumer streaming service
  • Appointed Chief Operating Officer of CNN, one of the world's leading news networks