Reese Schonfeld

Maurice Wolfe "Reese" Schonfeld is an American television journalist who is a co-founder of CNN and the Food Network. Reese Schonfeld is an active partner/strategic advisor of Datascription, and co-founder of CNN and the Food Network. He began his career with United Press Movietone News in 1956, advancing to managing editor before becoming Vice President of UPI Television News. In 1975, Schonfeld founded the Independent Television News Association, the first satellite-delivered television news service. In 1979 he helped found the Cable News Network and served as its first President and Chief Executive. At CNN he originated and developed the 24-hour news concept. Under his leadership, CNN grew from a universe of 1.5 million homes to more than 15 million homes. After leaving CNN, Schonfeld joined Cablevision Systems in New York where he developed and oversaw "News Twelve" on Long Island, the first 24-hour local all news service.