Biggest Media Departures And Arrivals Of 2012

The past year in media saw on-air talent switch networks, new shows launch, publications fold, hosts leave, leadership shake-ups and more.

The most notable departures and arrivals occurred on morning television programs across the broadcast networks. The arguably worst-handled departure was "Today" co-host Ann Curry's teary exit from the NBC morning news program. Her departure sent the cash cow into troubled waters filled with declining ratings, gossip-fueled press reports, and what some considered an image problem.

Over at ABC, co-host Robin Roberts took medical leave after being diagnosed with a rare blood and bone marrow disorder, MDS. And ABC's mid-morning show "Live! With Kelly" found its new co-host in Michael Strahan. While at CBS, former "CBS This Morning" host Erica Hill was replaced with the network's chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell. Hill landed at NBC's "Today" show to host the program's weekend edition.

But multiple changes occurred behind the scenes in the cable news industry as well?notably Jeff Zucker's appointment as CNN's new president. However arrivals and departures were not just limited to TV. The Newspaper, magazine, and online industries saw shake-ups as well?most notable being Newsweek publishing its final print edition just before the company moved to an all-digital format.

Take a look at the slideshow below to see the year in media arrivals, departures and shake-ups. These slides are in no particular order.

• Ann Curry Leaves "Today"

  In a messy morning TV shake-up, Ann Curry was ousted from "Today" one year she took over as co-host. She spent more than a decade on the show. The program has not yet fully recovered from the departure as many viewers site the network's treatment of Curry as the reason why they tuned away.

• Savannah Guthrie Replaces Ann Curry At "Today"

  Shortly after Curry left "Today," Savannah Guthrie was named as co-host. Guthrie joined the "Today" show's 9:00 a.m. hour one year earlier, when Curry was promoted to co-host.

• Matt Lauer's Popularity Fades

  The beloved NBC morning host's popularity dwindled after Ann Curry left "Today" as some viewers blamed Lauer for her departure. Rumors swirled in tabloids that Lauer was involved in the decision. NBC News chief Steve Capus and "Today's" then-executive producer Jim Bell repeatedly defended Lauer in the press, stressing that the he was not involved with the network's decision to replace Curry with Savannah Guthrie.

• Willie Geist Joins "Today"

  "Morning Joe" co-host and frequent "Today" guest host officially joined the NBC News morning show. He still appears on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" from 6-7:00 a.m., then crosses the plaza to host the 9:00 a.m. hour of "Today."

• Norah O'Donnell Joins "CBS This Morning"

  CBS' chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell joined the network's morning show over the summer.

• Erica Hill Leaves "CBS This Morning" For "Today"

  Erica Hill previously co-hosted "CBS This Morning" with Charlie Rose and Gayle King, but was replaced earlier this year. She recently joined the "Today" show's weekend edition and co-hosts the program alongside Lester Holt on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Ryan Seacrest Joins NBC News As Olympics Correspondent For "Today"

  Ryan Seacrest joined NBC News just before the Olympics as a correspondent. He traveled to London with the "Today" show and appeared on the program a number of times. Seacrest, a large presence on the E! that, like NBC Universal, is owned by Comcast, was widely rumored to eventually replace Matt Lauer when he leaves "Today."

• Executive Producer Jim Bell Leaves "Today"

  After seven years as the "Today" show's executive producer, Jim Bell left the morning show for a role with NBC Sports. Bill executive produced the network's coverage of the 2012 London Olympics, which brought in record ratings and revenue, despite complaints from viewers. The departure seemed almost inevitable after "Today" experienced a year filled with declining ratings and a nasty anchor shake-up.

• "Live! With Kelly And Michael" Launches

  After Regis Philbin left "Live!" at the end of 2011, the ABC morning show announced the addition of Michael Strahan as co-host in September.

• Robin Roberts Takes Medical Leave

  "GMA" co-host Robin Roberts went on medical leave from the ABC morning show in September, after being diagnosed with the rare blood and bone marrow disorder, MDS. "GMA" has kept viewers abreast of her recovery journey.

• George Stephanopoulos Returns To "This Week"

  George Stephanopoulos returned to ABC News' Sunday public affairs show "This Week" after Christiane Amanpour left the show in December 2011. He previously anchored the morning show for eight years before Amanpour, who anchored the show for a little more than one year.

• "Face The Nation" Extends To 1 Hour

  Bob Schieffer's dream finally came true when CBS' Sunday public affairs program "Face The Nation" extended the show's length from 30 minutes to a full hour.

• MSNBC Launches Melissa Harris-Perry's Weekend Show

  Melissa Harris-Perry's new show launched shortly into 2012. Previously, Harris-Perry frequently filled-in for hosts Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell.

• Newsweek Ends Its Print Publication

  Newsweek/The Daily Beast chief Tina Brown announced that the company will be transitioning to an all-digital format in 2013 and ending its print edition in 2012.

• Kate White Leaves Cosmopolitan

  White left Cosmopolitan after 14 years.

• Marcus Brachli Steps Down As Washington Post Editor

  Brauchli stepped down as editor of the Washington Post amidst rumors that he clashed with Post publisher Katharine Weymouth. He was replaced by Boston Globe editor Marty Baron.

• New Orleans' Time-Picayune Cuts Back Print Edition

  The daily New Orleans newspaper cut back to printing only three days per week, making New Orleans the biggest city in the United States without a daily newspaper.

• Mark Thompson Joins The New York Times

  Mark Thompson began his tenure as New York Times CEO amidst scandal. News broke that the BBC program "Newsnight" scratched an investigative report outing famed British broadcaster Jimmy Savile as a serial child sex offender. Thompson was director general of the BBC when the decision was made.

• George Entwistle Resigns From BBC

  George Entwistle resigned as director general of the BBC after the Jimmy Savile scandal struck the iconic broadcasting company.

• The Daily Folds

  News Corp.'s daily iPad news publication folded almost two years after it launched. The application was hailed as a wave of the future when it debuted, but failed to resonate with a large enough audience to sustain it.

• HuffPost Live Launches

  The Huffington Post debuted its video streaming network in April 2012.

• Jeff Zucker Joins CNN

  CNN Worldwide President Jim Walton stepped down from his post at the end of 2012. Former NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, famous for his nasty late night feud with Conan O'Brien, was named CNN's new chief.

• CNN Launches "Early Start" And "Starting Point"

  CNN's Soledad O'Brien returned to the mornings after the network debuted two new shows in 2012: "Early Start" from 5-7:00 a.m.; and "Starting Point" from 7-9:00 a.m. O'Brien hosts later show.

• "Fox & Friends First" Launches

  To compete with MSNBC's "Way Too Early" and CNN's "Early Start," Fox News debuted its early morning show, "Fox & Friends First."

• Keith Olbermann Fired From Current TV

  Keith Olbermann was fired from Current TV earlier this year. He sued the network, which then led Current TV to countersue. A nasty legal battle ensued. Olbermann was replaced by former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, who formerly co-hosted a program on CNN.

• Dylan Ratigan Leaves MSNBC

  Dylan Ratigan abruptly left MSNBC in June.

• MSNBC Launches "The Cycle"

  Dylan Ratigan's departure led MSNBC to launch "The Cycle," a news commentary show with four co-hosts.

• "Katie" Debuts

  Katie Couric's daytime television show "Katie" debuted in September to strong ratings. The newly appointed CNN chief, Jeff Zucker, served as the show's executive producer. He will step down from his post in mid-January.

• "Anderson Live" Debuts And Gets Canceled

  Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show went through a revamp after its first season, but was ultimately canceled.

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