18M+ Views In First Week For Netflix Docuseries On Idaho Murders
The post 18M+ Views In First Week For Netflix Docuseries On Idaho Murders appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:07:38 AM
IndyStar exposes prison failures, shows us why investigative journalism matters
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]
The post IndyStar exposes prison failures, shows us why investigative journalism matters appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:03:40 AM
Election mistrust runs high. Your newsroom can help.
When it comes to building public trust in the November elections, state and local newsrooms have their work cut out for them. The discovery in New Jersey that the state […]
The post Election mistrust runs high. Your newsroom can help. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 11:05:00 AM
Sony Pictures Entertainment Sees Revenue Drop 13% In Latest Quarter; Big Gains In Music
Crunchyroll continues to grow paid subscriber numbers, but lower revenues from motion pictures was due to the studio only releasing one theatrical film in North America in the period. SPEs TV unit saw Q1 revenue reach $571 million, down 32% from $841 million in the same period a year earlier.
The post Sony Pictures Entertainment Sees Revenue Drop 13% In Latest Quarter; Big Gains In Music appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:03:47 AM
The journalist who got the job you wanted can still help your career
As children, we are conditioned to compete with our peers. The overachievers tussle over who will be at the top of the class. You go up for the lead role […]
The post The journalist who got the job you wanted can still help your career appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:03:32 AM
ABC is done playing defense against the FCC
For more than a year, the Federal Communications Commission and its chairman Brendan Carr have repeatedly hassled, threatened and tried to intimidate ABC. Led by Carr, the FCC made threats […]
The post ABC is done playing defense against the FCC appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Friday, July 31, 2026 6:32:15 AM
New York Social Media Restrictions Take Effect In January
The Safe for Kids Act, passed in 2024, prohibits social media platforms from using “addictive feeds” to serve content to minors under 18 unless their parents consent. The law also prohibits platforms from sending some notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent.
The post New York Social Media Restrictions Take Effect In January appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:03:30 AM
No Surprise: Most of us get our news from scrolling on our phones
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]
The post No Surprise: Most of us get our news from scrolling on our phones appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:04 AM
Trumps revived Wall Street Journal lawsuit meets more skepticism in court
In July 2025, The Wall Street Journal published a blockbuster report: “Jeffrey Epsteins Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.” The headline […]
The post Trumps revived Wall Street Journal lawsuit meets more skepticism in court appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:06:13 AM
Poynter Institute to honor Chuck Todd for leadership in independent political journalism
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (July 28, 2026) — The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, will honor veteran political journalist Chuck Todd with the 2026 Poynter Make a Mark Leadership […]
The post Poynter Institute to honor Chuck Todd for leadership in independent political journalism appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:03:51 AM
October Date Set For Mystery Science 3000 Revival
The first episode, which features the movie “Sting of Death,” will debut online on Oct. 9, followed by the “Deathsport” episode on Oct. 23.
The post October Date Set For ‘Mystery Science 3000’ Revival appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:07:38 AM
Advanced Systems Group Promotes Michele Ferreira To Chief Business Officer
Advanced Systems Group LLC promoted Michele Ferreira on Wednesday to chief business officer from vice president of its systems integration team, the company said. Ferreira will report to Chief Financial …
The post Advanced Systems Group Promotes Michele Ferreira To Chief Business Officer appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:09:09 AM
Dana Bash did her job — and RFK Jr. didnt handle it well
Its not unusual for things to get tense on a Sunday morning news program. Politicians are invited on to discuss critical issues and are often pressed to explain divisive positions. […]
The post Dana Bash did her job — and RFK Jr. didnt handle it well appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Monday, August 3, 2026 6:32:19 AM
Heres how newsrooms are working with influencers
I’ve been watching a growing number of organizations explore collaborations between journalists and creators with great interest. In March, the Lenfest Institute and the Google News Initiative announced the creation […]
The post Here’s how newsrooms are working with influencers appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:32:20 AM
Food Network Sets New Bobby Flay Restaurant-Dining Competition Series The Line For Fall Debut
Titled Bobby Flays The Line , the show will feature Flay along with his hand-picked home team of chefs, including Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins and Claudette Zepeda, as they go up against some of the countrys most acclaimed restaurant staffs to execute a flawless dinner service.
The post Food Network Sets New Bobby Flay Restaurant-Dining Competition Series The Line For Fall Debut appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:03:31 AM
September Release Date For Lizzie Borden Series On Netflix
The post September Release Date For Lizzie Borden Series On Netflix appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:07:38 AM
60 Minutes makes big hires, including one that will raise eyebrows
Some are calling it a coup — an inspired, out-of-the-box great hire meant to shake life into a long-running news show. Others are saying its a bizarre, risky hire — of […]
The post 60 Minutes makes big hires, including one that will raise eyebrows appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:03 AM
Disney: Super Bowl Ads Already Sold Out; May Look At Free Ad-Supported Streaming
During Wednesday's investors call, Disney said they are exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product for consumers.
The post Disney: Super Bowl Ads Already Sold Out; May Look At Free Ad-Supported Streaming appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:09:02 AM
Sorting through the mixed messages about cyclosporiasis
Lettuce has probably never made you so nervous. The news about cyclosporiasis, an illness people can contract by eating raw produce contaminated with a diarrhea-causing parasite, keeps evolving. U.S. cases are […]
The post Sorting through the mixed messages about cyclosporiasis appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:04 AM
FOX First Run Returns With Daily Political Program Battleground Midterms
FOX First Run will debut a daily political program, “Battleground Midterms,” on Aug. 31 with a half-hour linear broadcast and an extended, interactive hourlong stream each weekday at 1 p.m. …
The post FOX First Run Returns With Daily Political Program ‘Battleground Midterms’ appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Monday, August 3, 2026 4:04:27 PM
Big Techs AI Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters
Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69%. Concerns over the industrys spending are mounting.
The post Big Techs AI Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:03:32 PM
I taught prison reporting because I know how bad coverage can hurt
I never thought Id become a journalist. When I was younger, I resented journalists because news headlines were how I found out my dad was facing life in prison — […]
The post I taught prison reporting because I know how bad coverage can hurt appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:03:25 AM
South Korea wrote a fact-checking code into law. Korean fact-checkers are wary.
In South Korea, anyone who believes an online post is false can now report it. The company that hosts the post must then decide whether the complaint is valid. That […]
The post South Korea wrote a fact-checking code into law. Korean fact-checkers are wary. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:03 AM
USA Today Co. announces partnership with data analytics giant Palantir
USA Today Co., the largest newspaper chain in the country, announced Thursday that it is partnering with technology company Palantir to better monetize its customer data. The news came during […]
The post USA Today Co. announces partnership with data analytics giant Palantir appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 6, 2026 11:32:08 AM
Paramount's chairman says lawsuit opposing Warner Bros. merger is political
An antitrust lawsuit has put Paramount's bid for larger rival Warner Brothers Discovery in jeopardy. Paramount's chairman says the problem is really about politics -- and whether he's fit to own CNN.
NPR News at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:01:04 AM
Cruz Drops Plans To Advance AI Bills Next Week
Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said Wednesday he is again postponing a highly anticipated markup of artificial intelligence bills planned for next week. Instead, the Texas Republican said the panel will take up bills only focused on kids online safety.
The post Cruz Drops Plans To Advance AI Bills Next Week appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Monday, August 3, 2026 12:03:44 AM
Amazon Orders New Sitcom
The post Amazon Orders New Sitcom appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Monday, August 3, 2026 4:04:27 PM
A community can have local newspapers and still lack local news
After decades of working for national news medias biggest names, Paul Miller retired to Carmel-by-the-Sea in the 1990s. But instead of spending his days soaking in the Monterey Peninsula’s stunning […]
The post A community can have local newspapers and still lack local news appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:03 AM
Fremantle Hires Katie OConnell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief
Baywatch and M. Son of the Century producer Fremantle has been seeking out a U.K.-based executive to effectively replace Christian Vesper, the CEO of global drama and film who exited his post in January.
The post Fremantle Hires Katie OConnell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:03:44 AM
Award-winning broadcast journalist Scott Pelley to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (August 6, 2026) — The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, will honor award-winning journalist, bestselling author and longtime television news anchor and correspondent Scott Pelley […]
The post Award-winning broadcast journalist Scott Pelley to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:33:23 AM
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea for her missing mother
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthries mother has now gone on for 177 days. But the pain remains as fresh as ever. Guthrie put out another […]
The post Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea for her missing mother appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:04:04 AM
As search and social traffic dries up, local newsrooms turn to Reddit
This article was originally published by Northwestern Universitys Medill Local News Initiative and is republished here with permission. Last October, the Big 12 conference issued a rule change that only really makes […]
The post As search and social traffic dries up, local newsrooms turn to Reddit appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:04 AM
Did Faucis private diary contradict what he told the public?
Equipped with newly released diary entries by former U.S. infectious disease chief Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. senators and others said that what he told the public at the height of […]
The post Did Fauci’s private diary contradict what he told the public? appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 5:32:36 AM
UFC, WWE Parent Company Posts 18% Quarterly Revenue Jump
The post UFC, WWE Parent Company Posts 18% Quarterly Revenue Jump appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 3:03:12 AM
Deven Clarke Leaves Houstons KPRC 2
Deven Clarke announced Wednesday that he is leaving KPRC 2 Houston after five and a half years with the station. In a farewell video posted by Clarke, he reflected on …
The post Deven Clarke Leaves Houston’s KPRC 2 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:05:57 AM
The Trump administrations hunt for leakers targets yet another journalist
Here we go again. The Trump administration is going after a reporter in its seemingly endless search to identify leakers. And the latest situation involves another reporter with ties to […]
The post The Trump administrations hunt for leakers targets yet another journalist appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:03:40 AM
Judge Tosses Lawsuit From Paramount Streaming Subscribers Trying To Block Warner Brothers Merger
The post Judge Tosses Lawsuit From Paramount Streaming Subscribers Trying To Block Warner Brothers Merger appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 8:04:10 AM
Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek to Oversee Merged Banijay/All3Media Operations In U.S.
With the completion of the $8 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media, as expected Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek is in line to oversee the combined companys U.S. entity.
The post Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek to Oversee Merged Banijay/All3Media Operations In U.S. appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:03:45 AM
Netflix Sued For $105M After Unreleased Nicolas Cage Movie Was Stolen From Its Office
The lawsuit faults Netflix for losing a hard drive that contained a copy of World War II thriller Fortitude . The company maintains it's not responsible for the loss of the movie, which it says was delivered without proper industry-standard safeguards.
The post Netflix Sued For $105M After Unreleased Nicolas Cage Movie Was Stolen From Its Office appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:03:46 AM
Art Detectives Renewed for Season 2 At Acorn TV
The post Art Detectives Renewed for Season 2 At Acorn TV appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:03:31 AM
Can the new hires for 60 Minutes meet the challenge?
The media world is still buzzing about some of the new hires for the upcoming season of CBSs “60 Minutes.” Most notably, the talk has been about the hiring of […]
The post Can the new hires for 60 Minutes meet the challenge? appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:09:03 AM
FuboTV Announces Smaller Third Quarter Losses Due To World Cup Revenue
The post FuboTV Announces Smaller Third Quarter Losses Due To World Cup Revenue appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:06:54 AM
David Ellison broke months of silence on CNNs future. His biggest critics wont be reassured.
For months, the biggest media story has been Paramounts attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. The deal is now tangled up in the courts as attorneys general […]
The post David Ellison broke months of silence on CNNs future. His biggest critics wont be reassured. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:03:39 AM
CBS Media Ventures Unveils Fall Syndication Lineup & Several Series Return For Sept. 14
CBS Media Ventures on Wednesday said it will launch its fall syndication lineup starting Monday, Sept. 14.
The post CBS Media Ventures Unveils Fall Syndication Lineup & Several Series Return For Sept. 14 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:03:42 PM
RFK Jr. doubled down on a false COVID claim during a combative CNN interview
In a combative interview on CNN, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opened the conversation with a throwback claim. “We had the highest death rate from […]
The post RFK Jr. doubled down on a false COVID claim during a combative CNN interview appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:32:33 AM
ITV Sees Solid Results In First Half Of 2026, Reports $26M Loss Due To Fast Food Ad Regulations
The post ITV Sees Solid Results In First Half Of 2026, Reports $26M Loss Due To Fast Food Ad Regulations appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:03:45 AM
Editor Of Washington Post Opinion Section Resigns After 1 Year
Adam ONeal inherited a mandate from the papers owner, Jeff Bezos, to shift toward “personal liberties and free markets.”
The post Editor Of Washington Post Opinion Section Resigns After 1 Year appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, August 4, 2026 1:04:11 AM
Aaron Rodgers keeps talking. And ESPN keeps handing him the mic.
Let me be clear about something: Athletes — whether its Aaron Rodgers or Sophie Cunningham or Caitlin Clark — are free to say (or not say) whatever they want about […]
The post Aaron Rodgers keeps talking. And ESPN keeps handing him the mic. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:03:39 AM
Food recalls are making headlines. Heres what the data and experts say.
The eggs are contaminated with salmonella. Frozen berries have been linked to an E. coli outbreak. Iceberg lettuce and who knows what else might give you explosive diarrhea. Some people […]
The post Food recalls are making headlines. Heres what the data and experts say. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:32:33 AM
How The President & Executive Editor Of CBS News Navigates The Bari Weiss Era
Cibrowski joined CBS News in March 2025, prior to Weiss joining, and now has to navigate an entirely different professional environment.
The post How The President & Executive Editor Of CBS News Navigates The Bari Weiss Era appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:09:05 AM