HLN Rebrands as Cable News Network for Millennials of the Social Media Age

HLN is repositioning itself as the “new TV home for the social media generation,” network president Albie Hecht announced Monday

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Nancy Grace’s Klout score is about to go sky high.

HLN network president Albie Hecht announced Monday that HLN will “reformat and rebrand in 2014 to become the first TV network for the social media generation (millennials and the millennial-minded).”

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“Headlines will be ripped from the most “plugged-in” sites and blogs,” according to HLN’s press release. “HLN will make it its mission to share the trending news, viral events and stories that have viewers most obsessed, plus discover emerging social stars.”

“While others report on the conversation, HLN will be a part of it,” said Hecht — who emphasized his Twitter handle.

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