See the testimonies of businesspeople and authorities at CNN Brasil's 4th anniversary party

The party to celebrate the 4th anniversary of CNN Brazil This Monday (19) brought together several businesspeople and authorities. In interviews, those present highlighted the importance of CNN and the construction of reliable journalism. Watch:

For Phil Nelson, commercial executive vice president of CNN Internacional, having CNN Brasil has been extremely important for a few reasons. “Firstly, for the country and for all the people of Brazil, CNN Brasil offers trusted, world-class journalism. And I think it's a great benefit for the entire country. Having CNN Brasil allows CNN to grow our news network and take advantage of a fantastic network here in Brazil. Then the stories can reach audiences around the world through CNN,” he explained.

Samson Desta, vice president of journalism operations at CNN International, says that this is probably the most important moment for journalists and journalism. “At a time when there is so much happening around the world. All of this information needs to be told and it has to be told in a way that is relevant to people. CNN Brasil has prioritized this, seeking truth, informing people. So it is very important that people in this country know the truth, have access to information so that they can really make their own decisions.”

“The importance of CNN is very great in the life of Brazil. We break the news in essence, the fact of the news. So it's up to our viewers to have their idea, to have their opinion. CNN presents the fact in the best way possible”, says João Camargo, partner and executive chairman of CNN Brasil.

Rubens Menin, partner and controller of CNN Brasil says he is satisfied with the position that CNN Brasil has achieved in these 4 years. “She is here to stay, doing journalistic work of the highest quality. I think that for a country like Brazil, journalism is fundamental and we are doing our part. Credible journalism, where the news is reliable, where the facts come first. So this gives us confidence that we are on the right path.”

Dias Toffoli, minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), stated that there is no doubt that CNN brought a different perspective. “A dialectical look, of intense debates, of journalism with due investigation, responsible and dealing with the day to day local and national coverage throughout Brazil. CNN Brasil was an evolution for Brazilian television and for our journalism.”

“CNN is a great partner of Google in Brazil. And in this moment of 4 years we celebrate quality journalism. What we saw was journalism of sobriety, and with an attempt to always seek a vision of what business is in Brazil and how Brazilian society interacts with the media”, highlighted Fábio Coelho, president of Google Brazil.

“CNN has brought fundamental information to Brazilians and I am very happy to be participating in this important moment”, celebrated Gabriela Comazzetto, Head of Global Business Solutions at Tik Tok.

The president of the J. Safra bank, José Olympio, says that CNN has made a huge contribution to Brazil. “In the debate on different areas, on economics, on politics and the environment, providing high quality and very impartial journalism.”

“I would like to congratulate CNN for 4 years of spectacular work, congratulate the entire journalism team that has really brought and raised the level of quality and excellence of Brazilian journalism”, said Joesley Batista, founder of J&F.

“CNN has been a pillar that has privileged impartiality, serious journalism. Bringing true information to Brazilians. In the construction of a Brazil, a strong democracy. CNN has been extremely important for us to move forward as a country and as a society”, said Daniel Vorcaro, president of Banco Master.

Helder Barbalho (MDB), Governor of Pará, summarized CNN Brasil as information and credibility. “CNN allows Brazil to consume a product that keeps Brazilians updated every minute, every second, in journalistic dynamics. In a democratic way and with essential values, which allows Brazilians to be sure that what CNN reports is a beacon for Brazilian society.”

Source: CNN Brasil

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