Viamedia Introduces New Geographic Intelligence Layer
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:17:30 AM
NFL Pushes Back Against Shift Of Games To Streaming
Execs insist that the mix of broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026-27 season is the “most-fan friendly model” in the sports business.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:13:03 AM
Dow Adds 160, Nasdaq Falls 134, S&P 500 Loses 5
Oil prices kept swinging Monday, and so did stocks worldwide.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 3:41:43 PM
The FCC Wants Final Cut
The government does not need to burn books when it can threaten licenses. Why bother with an inquisitor’s bonfire when a regulator’s raised eyebrow can do the trick? That is the modern First Amendment problem.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:47:05 AM
‘Just Be Funny’: Stephen Colbert Replacement Byron Allen Says He Won’t Be Touching Politics
Comic Byron Allen said his program that will soon be replacing Late Show host Stephen Colbert will have nothing to do with politics. Instead, he told CNN on Saturday that his goal is simple: “just be funny.”
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 8:59:42 AM
Week Of May 4 Evening News Ratings: Broadcasts Decline
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 9:04:55 AM
Trump said he doesnt think about Americans finances. These 7 charts show how Americans are actuall
President Donald Trumps recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness. A reporter asked Trump on May 12 how much Americans financial situations […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:33:44 AM
Foundry Updates Nuke Stage To Streamline Virtual Production, ICVFX Workflows
Creative software developer Foundry has rolled out new updates to Nuke Stage, its application for virtual production and in-camera visual effects that supports real-time playback of photoreal environments on LED …
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 9:04:53 AM
ATSC, Brazil’s SBTVD Forum & South Korea’s TTA Sign Strategic Memorandum
Three leading standards organizations in the Americas and Asia signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize cooperation on developing and promoting next-generation terrestrial broadcasting standards. The agreement brings together ATSC, …
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 12:22:12 PM
Paramount Hires Head Of Consumer AI As It Pushes Further Into Tech
Barak Turovsky will be tasked with bringing AI to all parts of the company, and to consumer applications via its streaming platforms.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:37:41 AM
Cloudbass Deploys IP-Based Sports OB Trucks With Grass Valley LDX 100 Cameras
Cloudbass, a U.K.-based provider of remote sports and live event production services, specializing in IP-based broadcast solutions, has rolled out two new IP-based OB trucks that use Grass Valley’s LDX …
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 7:10:59 AM
A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines
The importance of the headline is well-established in journalism. For readers, headlines and ledes are often the primary entry points to an article. But a new study from Temple University’s […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00:23 AM
Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell Find Advertisers Crave A ‘Modern Family’ Approach To Commercials
Advertisers keep counting on Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell to reach out from Modern Family to yours.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:25:16 PM
Court TV Debuts YouTube-First Version Of VPI: Vinnie Politan Investigates
Court TV will roll out a reimagined season and video podcast version of the series VPI: Vinnie Politan Investigates on Monday, May 18, with new episodes premiering first on the networks YouTube …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:04:49 AM
Local TV Strategies 2026: Commanding The Future In An Omnimedia World
Leaders from finance, streaming, advertising, technology, AI and programming will anchor the local TV industrys premier event at the NAB Show New York on Oct. 21. Get on the list to register here .
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 12:04:21 PM
Gray Media Names GMs in Louisville, Ky. & Evansville, Ind.
It appoints Jay Hiett to lead WDRB, WAVE and WBKI in Louisville, and Jamie Bremer to succeed him at Evansville’s WFIE.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:50:50 AM
Senators Work To Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Minors
Legislation coincides with a boom in sports betting and prediction markets that has exacerbated fears about young people gambling.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 5:46:51 AM
HBO Max Adding Podcasts in Europe To Serve Up ‘Immersive Fandom’
Warner Bros. Discovery's streamer is taking a page from its U.S. playbook at a time when Netflix has also been making a podcasting push, and Paramount is believed to be eyeing the same for Paramount+.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:34:54 AM
NPR Podcast Host Exits Amid Workplace Investigation
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of Throughline , left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 5:52:43 AM
‘Married At First Sight UK’ Brides Tell BBC They Were Raped By On-Screen Husbands
Two women have said they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK , while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. The show did not do enough to protect them, they all said.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:50:00 PM
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.
NPR News at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:02:19 PM
Creator Content Made The Main Stage At TV’s Upfront Pitches — And Not Just For YouTube
Creator content, from YouTube stars to long-standing influencers in genres like cooking and home improvement, was a highlight during the media industry’s presentations to advertisers last week. Ad spending on creator content hit $37 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $44 billion this year, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:58:58 PM
Sony Pictures TV Buys Majority Stake In ‘The Valley,’ ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Producer 32 Flavors
Founder Alex Baskin will continue as CEO of the production company behind Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules and The Valle y.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:13:06 PM
TV Journalism Students Know the Industry is Struggling, Yet They’re Entering It Anyway
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:53:33 PM
Tom Kane, ‘Clone Wars’ & ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies At 64
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:28:23 AM
Meta Expands IAS Block Lists To Threads
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:48:53 AM
Libsyn Names Todd Pringle VP Of Product
Podcasting platform Libsyn has appointed Todd Pringle VP of product, tasking him with leading product strategy and development across the company’s publishing, distribution, monetization and advertising tools for podcasters. The …
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 9:32:12 AM
Media Links To Showcase Xscend-DataMiner xOps Integration At Broadcast Asia
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:15:27 AM
The Rise And Fall Of An AI-Driven ‘Local News Outlet’ In South Florida
Sham news sites are increasingly common in Florida and across the country, a dangerous development for American democracy.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:55:08 AM
Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the company’s ties to ICE, union
The union representing Reuters editorial staff is accusing the company of retaliating against a contractor journalist for participating in internal chats raising concerns about the company’s ties with the Department […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 18, 2026 2:21:50 PM
Jewish Life Television Names Jason Likover Director Of Advertising Sales
Jewish Life Television has appointed Jason Likover director of advertising sales. Likover, a media sales executive with more than a decade of experience across linear and digital platforms, will lead …
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 9:04:54 AM
Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. There’s plenty to be depressed about when it […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:30:01 AM
X Is Making A Major Creator Push, Launching Ad Product To Connect Brands & Users
The social platform, now controlled by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is bringing a new product called Creator Connect to market, using AI to connect brands to relevant creators in search of more ad dollars.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:16:28 PM
Local Media’s Competitive Advantage Is Accountability
Ribeye’s Joe Marino: Advertisers are looking not for more dashboards, but for answers.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:25:00 AM
‘The Rookie’ Season 8 Finale Sets New Streaming Record, Hits Demo Season High & Tops Season 7 Closer
ABC‘s The Rookie continues to defy its age, posting a year-to-year viewership bump with its Season 8 finale. The action-packed May 4 closer delivered 9.25 million total viewers in Nielsen National Live+7 Day Big Data Plus Panel program ratings across linear and streaming.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:44:25 AM
House Talks Look At Blocking Some State AI Laws, Including In California And New York
Previously unreported details of negotiations come as the White House grapples with challenges from the emergence of Mythos.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 5:38:45 AM
The AI Divide: Why China’s Media Industry Is Growing While America’s Is Shrinking
China's media industry is growing because of AI. Meanwhile, America's broadcast sector lost 36.2% of its jobs. The difference isn't the technology — it’s the strategy, and here's what local media executives need to understand. ( I mage via ORDO AI )
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:30:00 AM
AP Finishes U.S. Restructuring With Round Of 20 Layoffs
The journalists union, the News Media Guild, says the move is part of a shifting focus away from print journalism and toward visual journalism and other revenue sources. ( Aaron Jackson/AP )
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 12:04:22 PM
‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Lives At FX With Series Order
Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House will star in the new take on the classic Mel Brooks movie.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:26:00 AM
‘Insecure’ & ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Actor Russell Andrews Reveals ALS Diagnosis
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:27:04 PM
David Burke, Who Played Dr. Watson Opposite Jeremy Brett As Sherlock Holmes, Dies At 91
The post David Burke, Who Played Dr. Watson Opposite Jeremy Brett As Sherlock Holmes, Dies At 91 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:07:42 PM
Publicis Acquires LiveRamp For $2.2 Billion
Publicis Group announced the acquisition of LiveRamp on Sunday. The company structured the sale on an all-cash deal, which means no shares of Publicis stock are being issued to LiveRamp shareholders.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 2:04:41 PM
Rachel Maddow Takes On The DOJ’s 150-Year Saga In A New Book, ‘Department Of Fate’
NEW YORK (AP) — After writing bestsellers about the military, the oil and gas industry and the state of democracy, Rachel Maddow is now working on a history of the Justice Department. Crown, …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:05:10 AM
Joanne Feldman Takes Over As WAGA Atlanta Chief Meteorologist
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:04:20 AM
Bari My Heart At 57th Street
As it closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount leadership has had informal discussions about changing Bari Weiss’s mandate at CBS News (and, eventually, CNN) in ways that would give her less control over TV.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:57:39 AM
Hitting The Brakes On Carr
In an interview, the FCC chairman assailed his critics and defended his actions against Disney after a legal watchdog asked authorities to investigate him for having “violated his ethical obligations” as an attorney.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:51:14 AM
Is this the best news headline of all time?
The season of journalism awards is behind us, and, once again, I have not won a Pulitzer or the Nobel Peace Prize. Placing my resentment aside, I would like to […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00:23 AM
OpenAI Sued For Allegedly Disclosing Queries To Meta, Google
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has been hit with a privacy lawsuit for allegedly disclosing information about users' interactions with its chatbot to Meta and Google, via tracking code on ChatGPT.com.
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:33:53 PM
Weekend Anchor Lindsay Stone Leaving WLWT Cincinnati After 3 Years
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TV News Check at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:50:52 AM
Tubi Nabs ‘Scooby-Doo’ Anime Series From Warner Bros. Animation
The show will follow Scooby and Shaggy to Japan, where they encounter mythical monsters.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:21:46 AM