Study: More Viewers Start Their TV Viewing With An SVOD Service Than Live TV
Less than one-third of viewers start watching TV with a live TV service; 40% begin with an SVOD service like Netflix.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:00 AM
HHS is expected to link Tylenol in pregnancy to autism, but research doesnt support it
For years, Tylenol has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever — even during pregnancy, when doctors discourage patients from using many medications. Doctors might even recommend taking […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:16 PM
Why the staff at The Paper needs some Poynter Magic
OK, were going to have to start with the absolute basics. The ragtag staff of ad sales reps, accountants and toilet paper pushers-turned journalists staffing “The Paper,” Peacocks new spinoff […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, September 15, 2025 6:20:47 PM
DirecTV To Carry Pelicans Games On Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Gray Medias WVUE New Orleans says that DirecTV and Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN) have reached an agreement to bring New Orleans Pelicans games to DirecTV, DirecTV Stream …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:15 PM
Let the story tell itself: Lessons from ProPublicas award-winning work
Get out of the way. Thats a big lesson from Kavitha Suranas award-winning reporting for ProPublica. “Life of the Mother: How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths” won the 2025 […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:54:27 PM
Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them
Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.
NPR News at Thursday, September 18, 2025 4:00:00 AM
Lindsey Sablan Joins Wesh As Anchor-Reporter
Journalist Lindsey Sablan has joined the Hearst NBC affiliate WESH Orlando, Fla. She anchors Sundays extended WESH 2 News Sunrise at 5-8 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. and will report during …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:12 PM
How breaking news is changing the AP Stylebook in real time
Since spring, Anna Jo Bratton has overseen The Associated Press stylebook, the benchmark resource scores of journalists rely on to keep copy clear and consistent. Part of shaping the books […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:15 PM
Why unsigned newspaper editorials no longer work
Media coverage of the brutal public murder of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and commentator, exposed a glaring weakness in opinion journalism: the unsigned newspaper editorial. A centuries-old tradition at […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:15 PM
2 Arrested In Utah After Explosive Device Found Under News Vehicle
Officials allege the device that was left under a vehicle on Friday, as outlets descended on the Utah state capital to cover the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, was lit but failed to function, according to Fox affiliate KSTU, which said it was the target.
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:20 PM
Where does divided America turn in these disturbing times?
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Last week, Americans recognized the anniversary of the […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, September 15, 2025 6:20:47 PM
Local TV Has Lost Over Half Its Media Spending Market Share Since 2017
Local TV accounted for only 6% of total media spending through June 2025, down from 13% in 2017, according to Guideline.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:01 AM
IBC: Lawo Introduces Home Audio Shuffler App
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TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:11 PM
Lachlan Murdoch On Foxs Sports Strategy, FanDuel Plans
On the heels of resolving an intrafamily dispute after years of conflict, Lachlan Murdoch is feeling more confident than ever about Foxs future.
TV News Check at Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:39:32 PM
TV Industry Bets AI Can Peel Ad Dollars Away From Big Tech
Streaming viewers may find their binge-watches filled with ads for brands that have never run on TV before.
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:19 PM
A Washington Post columnist was fired following social media posts about Charlie Kirks killing
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. In the minutes, hours and days following the […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:26 AM
TMZ Issues Mea Culpa After Laughter Is Heard On Air During Coverage Of Charlie Kirks Killing
Amid a tense climate, the news platform said the chuckling was unrelated to the conservative activist's death, but said it is sorry nevertheless.
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:34 PM
Hacks Will End With Season 5, Says Hannah Einbinder
One of Hacks leading ladies just dropped some major news on the Emmys red carpet: The HBO Max comedy will end with its forthcoming fifth season.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:21 AM
PBS Documentary Series Independent Lens Reveals Fall Slate Of Films
PBS doc series “Independent Lens” returns for a new season on Oct. 6 with  Bill Haney's “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution."...
TV News Check at Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:39:28 PM
An AI-generated book about Charlie Kirks assassination wasnt published before the shooting
Hours after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, internet users found a book on Amazon that detailed the assassination — with a publication […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, September 15, 2025 6:20:48 PM
Comcast Sues Over Washington State Tax On Digital Ads
Comcast has sued to invalidate a new Washington state law that imposes a tax on online advertising services such as creating and placing digital ads, analyzing their performance and planning online campaigns.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:20 AM
Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
NPR News at Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:26:45 PM
Greed Is Good For TV Drama
Greed is a throughline in popular TV dramas ranging from Severance and Succession to Squid Game and The White Lotus.
TV News Check at Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:39:29 PM
Free speech worries mount as ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmels show
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. In a stunning and disturbing development on Wednesday […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:16 PM
Is GB News the Fox News of the U.K.?
News outlets in the United Kingdom are hustling to cover President Trump's state visit. That includes the conservative TV channel GB News.
NPR News at Wednesday, September 17, 2025 3:04:45 PM
NPR to trim $5 million this year as public radio stations struggle to pay bills
NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local stations are asking for more help.
NPR News at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:17:06 PM
Public medias make-or-break moment
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) winds down operations this month, ending nearly 60 years of coordination of the public media system – and millions of dollars in annual funding […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:26 AM
Ryan Seacrest Signs On For 24th Season Of Idol
Ryan Seacrest has agreed to lead American Idol for a 24th season as the syndicated radio host has come to a new agreement with the show...
TV News Check at Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:39:30 PM
Even conservatives push back after AG Pam Bondi wrongly claims hate speech isnt protected
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Its been quite a couple of days for […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:16 PM
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing
ABC announced Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be off the air indefinitely following comments regarding speculation swirling around the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk.
NPR News at Thursday, September 18, 2025 4:00:00 AM
WEEKs One-Day Shoot For High School Sports Show Is Chaos And Mayhem
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TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:14 PM
Abigail Dye Leaves KRIV Houston News
''Abigail Dye left her FOX 26 Houston KRIV reporter position this week, mikemcguff.com has learned.'' property=''og:description''...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:15 PM
EVS & Qvest Partner To Redefine Broadcast Workflows With Flexible Control Room Solution
EVS, a global provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, and Qvest, a provider of media-focused services, have concluded a strategic partnership agreement to support the rollout …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:07 PM
Stanley Tucci To Join NBC For Coverage Of 2026 Winter Olympics
Tucci will cover the food, traditions and culture of northern Italy during the Milan Cortina games.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:20:58 AM
After Trumps Cuts, Crippled NPR & PBS Stations Must Transform
Radio and television stations, facing enormous budget holes, are pleading with NPR and PBS to lower their fees as they examine whether to drop national programming altogether.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:17 AM
Legal experts doubt Trumps chances in his $15B defamation suit against The New York Times
President Donald Trump sued The New York Times Monday, demanding at least $15 billion in damages for what he alleges has been defamatory coverage of his rise to power. The […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:54:26 PM
News Chiefs Pledge To Have More Dignity, Humanity In Vatican Summit
The news chiefs traveled to a “World Meeting on Human Fraternity,” an event in its third year that takes place in 2025 in the wake of Pope Leo XIVs recent comments that a lack of hope can result from “the fact that we fixate on a certain rigid and closed way of seeing things.”...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:35 PM
Vania Castillo Joins KDFW News
''Vania Castillo joined FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth as a reporter in September 2025.'' property=''og:description''...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:16 PM
Charlie Kirks Killing Has Left Other Political Influencers Reeling
Creators and commentators are more anxious than ever about their safety. Some are wondering whether they should continue to make themselves so accessible. ( Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP )...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:17 PM
Penske Media Sues Google Over AI Summaries
The publisher alleges artificial-intelligence-generated answers steal its content and have reduced traffic and revenue for its sites.
TV News Check at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:18 AM
Jonathan Novack Leaves KIAH Houston, Daryl Matthews Joins
''Jonathan Novack's bio has been removed from the CW39 Houston KIAH bios page. '' property=''og:description''...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:13 PM
VideoAmp Appoints Former Warner Bros. Discovery Exec Jon Steinlauf To Board
VideoAmp, an advertising technology company, has named Jon Steinlauf, former Chief U.S. advertising sales officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, to its board of directors. A proven operator and client-side leader, …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:09 PM
Democrats face an 'extinction moment' as strategists push them onto new platforms
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind.
NPR News at Monday, September 15, 2025 4:00:00 AM
FCC Chairman Carr Breaks Out His Fall Agenda
The agancy’s chief outlines his policy agenda for the balance of 2025 and beyond, highlighted by his Build America Agenda, the effort to purge deadwood regulations and the need to …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:15 PM
IBC2025 Innovation Awards Celebrate Global Media And Technology Breakthroughs
IBC has unveiled the winners of the IBC2025 Innovation Awards at a ceremony held at the RAI Amsterdam, recognizing outstanding advances across content creation and delivery, social impact, and sustainability in the global …...
TV News Check at Monday, September 15, 2025 7:33:08 PM
Is your mayor using ChatGPT? Heres how to FOIA around and find out
Last year, Nate Sanford filed a “silly story” for Spokanes alt-weekly Inlander about a state senator getting into a Twitter argument with an AI porn spambot. The bot was eventually […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:21:26 AM
Oliver Darcy talks about ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air
Oliver Darcy, author of Status, a nightly newsletter about the corridors of media power, explains ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk.
NPR News at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:13 PM
Donald Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents.
NPR News at Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:00:40 AM
Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue.
NPR News at Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:40:58 PM
Remembering Robert Redford, star of one of the greatest movies ever made about journalism
Robert Redford, one of Americas greatest and best-known actors, has died. He was 89. He was so much more than an actor. Aside from his remarkable career on the big […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:38:16 PM