CNN Proves Commitment to Media Coverage in Hiring Dylan Byers

CNN’s consistent yet stealthy drive to assemble a heavyweight media reporting team came to a head yesterday, when it announced it had recruited Politico’s powerhouse media scoop hound Dylan Byers, who will also cover politics for the network.   Newsrooms like CNN, Politico, and The Huffington Post are giving greater attention to this coverage area. More than ever, the evolving industry is rife with far-reaching hard news and big-picture features, many of which resonate with audiences beyond journalist Twitter.