Scripps Raises Political Guide, Completes Workforce Cuts
The E.W. Scripps Co. raised its full-year political advertising outlook to about $275 million while completing 431 additional job cuts.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:39:54 AM
Voting machines are flipping votes? Heres whats actually happening
Claims about voting machines swapping or “flipping” voters choices are again going viral as early voting continues during the 2026 midterm elections. The claims have surfaced in multiple states. “There […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:48 AM
Entertainment Hits $332.5B To Become World’s Second Most Valuable Sector
That’s according to consultancy Interbrand, whose latest Best Global Brands report pegs the cumulative value of entertainment companies’ brands at $332.5B, an increase of 12.4% year-on-year.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:28:32 AM
Skydance Sets Finance Leadership Team Following Paramount-WB Merger
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO of Skydance, previously announced the senior leadership team for the new company (a day before the deal officially closed). Since then, different business units and corporate groups have been laying out the new executive teams for the combined Paramount-WBD.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:55:11 PM
The midterms havent happened yet, but the election conspiracy theories are already here
The contentious midterm elections are now less than a week away. Polls show razor-close races that could shift the balance of power in both the House and the Senate. However, […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:02:42 AM
Key ESPN Executives Reportedly Take Early Retirement
Longtime NFL and NBA producers Mark Gross and Tim Corrigan are both leaving ESPN, opting into Disney's early retirement package.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:20:35 PM
Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies At 54 In Car Crash
Kevin Bleyer, a writer who worked on The Daily Show and won four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Writers Guild Award, died Sunday in a car accident in Millrift, Pa., where he had a country home.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:12:12 PM
Universal Ads Brings TV Buying Into Modern Media Workflows
Universal Ads is expanding how brands can buy television by letting advertisers plug TV into the same platforms they already use for search, social and other digital media. The company …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:34 AM
WSOC-WAXN Charlotte Sales Director Tim Perry To Retire
Cox Media Group says Tim Perry will retire at the end of 2026 after helping lead sales across its Charlotte television and digital properties.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:29:29 AM
James Dolan Gets $10M Bonus As Knicks-Rangers Spin-Off Closes
The CEO received a “one-time cash award” of $10 million “in recognition of his significant efforts and leadership” tied to the spin-off.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:36:45 AM
Kevin Delaney Takes Role As NBC News’ Head Of Digital Content & Subscription
Kevin Delaney, a journalist-turned-digital-entreprenur, has been named head of digital content and subscription at NBC News, a new role that will serve as a bridge between both editorial and business.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 1:46:50 PM
Fox News Ratings Sinks 27% In October, But It Still Has A Larger Audience Than CNN Or MS NOW
For October 2026, Fox News is on track to post its lowest-rated month in total-day viewers since December 2023, according to preliminary Nielsen figures. FNC averaged 1.1 million total viewers for the month, down 27%, and 98,000 viewers in the key 25-54 demographic coveted by advertisers, a drop of 32%.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:59:46 PM
Netflix holds quarterly earnings call following leadership shakeup and layoffs
Netflix reported its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday. It comes as the streaming company has announced a management shakeup and layoffs of more than 1,000 employees.
NPR News at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00:57 AM
Fox Projected To Take $275M In World Series Advertising, Maybe More
If the five-game series is not extended, ad revenue would be down from the total of $370 million that Fox took in a year ago for the seven-game series where the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in a full seven games.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:13:58 PM
Trump sued the BBC. Now he has to answer its questions.
President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a misleadingly edited quote in a documentary it aired in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
‘60 Minutes’ Audience Sinks To Surprising Low Without Football
The fifth episode of this season’s cycle of the venerable CBS newsmagazine drew only 5.64 million viewers, one of the smallest audiences for the program in years, according to data from Nielsen. The show captured a mere 558,000 among viewers 25-54, the demographic coveted most by advertisers in news programming.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:45:57 AM
The CW Plans Holiday Movie & Special Lineup
The CW has announced its holiday programming lineup, which will bring a mix of classic family films, new specials, music programs and college football bowl games to the network from …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:54:07 AM
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty To Lead Cyber Trust Mark Launch
She’ll oversee the cybersecurity labeling initiative for connected consumer devices.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:48:38 PM
OpenAI Launching Election War Room To Track Interference Efforts
The company is bringing hundreds of employees together to respond to suspected efforts to use its tools to disrupt the midterms.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:38:55 PM
California Appeals Court Upholds Actor Danny Masterson’s Rape Convictions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Tuesday upheld actor Danny Masterson ‘s convictions and long prison sentence for raping two women at his home in 2003. In …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:09:18 AM
Hinojosa Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules For Digital Political Ads
Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:48:01 PM
Tegna Taps Brian Gregory to Lead WCNC & WFMY
He moves from Tegna’s WVEC Norfolk, Va., to oversee its Charlotte NBC affiliate and the Greensboro CBS outlet.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:30:00 AM
Netskrt Partners With Oracle For More Reliable, Cost-Effective Streaming
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 1:33:42 PM
What Trump's new press secretary pick means for White House press corps
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with New York Times White House correspondent Tyler Pager about President Trump's new pick for press secretary, Katie Zacharia.
NPR News at Monday, October 12, 2026 4:00:42 AM
I interview authors for KUOW. Now scammers are pretending to be me.
On Aug. 31, a woman called me for the details of an interview scheduled for 1:30 that afternoon. Shed been preparing all morning but was confused about the format the […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
DOJ launches antitrust probe into TV networks over suspended pool coverage
The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks, including CNN, after President Trump banned them from them from the White House.
NPR News at Monday, October 12, 2026 4:00:42 AM
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.
NPR News at Sunday, October 11, 2026 7:04:00 AM
Noticias Telemundo Plans Special Midterm Election Coverage
Noticias Telemundo said it will present special coverage of the Nov. 3 midterm elections across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms, with live reporting, voter reaction, results and analysis throughout election …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:33:56 AM
Jennifer Welch isn't holding back on Trump, Democrats or political division
The podcaster talks to Leila Fadel about her new book, her evolving politics and what it means to build a future with people whose views she strongly opposes.
NPR News at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:44:47 AM
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
NPR News at Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:30:41 AM
DirecTV To Carry ‘Election HQ’ for November Election Night
DirecTV will offer Election HQ from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, giving viewers a single-screen election night feed with live results from The Associated Press and coverage from CNN, Newsmax …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:07:29 PM
CNN’s Scott Jennings Hit With $72.5M Suit Over ‘Manipulated’ Lynching Misquote
In a blistering response to Scott Jennings allegedly using “a false, fabricated, and manipulated video” claiming Hasan Piker wants to bring back lynching of Black Americans, the left-wing streamer plans to take the CNN MAGA talking head to the courtroom cleaners for $72.5 million.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:11:56 PM
From ‘Pod Meets World’ To ‘Office Ladies,’ How Rewatch Podcasts Are Keeping Classic TV Shows Alive
Fans who found Scrubs, 90210 and A Different World on streaming are turning to cast-hosted podcasts and live tours for behind-the-scenes stories.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:03:19 AM
3 media companies barred from White House return to court
CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to court Thursday to press their case that President Trump is infringing on their constitutional rights by blocking them from the White House.
NPR News at Thursday, October 8, 2026 4:00:42 AM
Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $7,380,000
The purchase of KOKI Tulsa, Okla., by Sinclair Broadcast Group tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 2:17:35 PM
Fact-checking changed journalism. Then the falsehoods changed, too.
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:02:48 AM
Judge weighs arguments by CNN and other media outlets over Trump ban
A judge is weighing arguments by CNN, MS NOW and Politico that President Trump violated their constitutional rights by stripping them of their White House credentials.
NPR News at Friday, October 9, 2026 3:30:39 AM
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial.
NPR News at Wednesday, October 14, 2026 2:16:02 AM
Scripps Layoffs Continue With 431 Cuts As CEO Promises 100 New Jobs in ‘Enterprise-Wide Transformati
Adam Symson says the company will hope to fill “as many of these new roles as possible with colleagues whose positions have been affected.”
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 6:15:30 PM
Major news outlets and Trump administration return to court over White House ban
Three major news outlets were back in court Thursday to convince a judge the White House is violating their constitutional rights by continuing to block their access to the president.
NPR News at Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:00:55 PM
Fox News Media Plans Special Midterm Election Coverage
Fox News Media said it will present special multiplatform coverage of the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3 and in the surrounding days, with live programming across Fox News Channel, …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:11:41 AM
Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Actor Of ‘McMillan & Wife’ And ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies
She earned her biggest fame as Sally McMillan, the plucky wife of Hudson's San Francisco police commissioner Stewart McMillan, in the hit series McMillan & Wife from 1971-76. She received three Emmy nominations for the role. She was 80. ( Evan Agostini/Invision/AP )
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 1:32:00 PM
Thunder Rolls In OKC With Griffin Media Deal
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:17:07 PM
Dow Adds 98, Nasdaq Climbs 72, S&P 500 Gains 21
The bond market swings on Wednesday, but U.S. stocks remained steady after the Fed said it won't raise interest rates.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:22:33 PM
Lionsgate Finds New Television Group President
After vice chair Sandra Stern stepped down, Kevin Beggs has tapped key deputy Scott Herbst as president, while current programming head Lee Hollin and casting head Marcello Bellisario have new deals.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 1:35:32 PM
L.A. City Council Passes New Motions Aimed At Film-Friendly Overhaul
As shoot days fall, the city is making civic properties more accessible to crews and offering free microshoot permits.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:23:15 AM
Parks Study: HDR Is A Pivotal Point of Difference
High dynamic range is helping content creators, TV manufacturers and streaming services distinguish themselves with picture quality.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:16:15 AM
The NFL’s Biggest Dramas This Season Are In The Broadcast Booth
From Troy Aikman to Tony Romo, the on-air talent who function as the gateway to the game have become the story, much to the league's chagrin.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 1:41:26 PM
H&I To Present Walter Koenig Star Trek Tribute Nov. 1
Weigel Broadcasting’s Heroes & Icons will air a five-episode Star Trek: The Original Series tribute to Walter Koenig on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET/PT, following …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:55:48 PM
Were drowning in sketchy information. Media literacy can keep you from going under.
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 […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 4:02:48 AM
Dow Adds 16, Nasdaq Rallies 308, S&P 500 Gains 46
Broadcom and other AI stocks lifted Wall Street closer to its record on Tuesday.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:22:23 PM
Jack Abernethy: Local Journalism Needs Scale
Fox Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy used a speech in Washington to argue that local news, streaming and scale remain essential to trusted journalism in an era of AI and fragmented media.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:41:31 PM
General Motors Will Move Its Stock To Nasdaq In Tech-Driven Pivot
After more than 100 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the automaker is shifting its listing to the Nasdaq, which is home to many technology companies.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:04:24 PM
Ken Burns Wins $250,000 Prize For Bringing American History To Life
NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his “significant contributions to promoting knowledge and understanding of American history.” Burns is the inaugural winner …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:46:19 PM
From Modular Journalism To Addressable Ads: How Local Broadcasters Are Building Streaming That Scale
Executives from CBS, NBCUniversal Local, E.W. Scripps and Gray charted the next phase of their streaming strategies in a panel at TVNewsCheck ’s Local TV Strategies conference at the NAB Show New York last week.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 4:30:00 AM
NewsNation Plans Special Midterm Election Coverage
NewsNation will present special live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3, with a data-driven broadcast built around real-time results and race projections. The network’s election night special, …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:05:48 AM
Versant Grows FAST Portfolio To 13 Channels
Versant has launched four new free ad-supported streaming TV channels built from programming tied to CNBC, Oxygen and E!, expanding its FAST portfolio to 13 channels. The new channels are …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:44:40 AM
Meta pledges to consult publishers before finalizing its new terms
Meta will complete “a full consultation” with news industry leaders before implementing its controversial new terms — even if it means another delay, an executive for the social media company announced today. “Weve heard publishers feedback on our proposed ads and business terms update. We care deeply about our partners and do not plan to...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:23:04 PM
Public records delays are wearing journalists down. Im one of them.
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk highlighting the successes and challenges facing college journalism. Government officials have found a trick to keep […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
Don Lemon Channel Launches On Prime Video & Local Now
The Don Lemon Channel debuted Oct. 26 on Prime Video, Fire TV and Local Now, adding a new 24/7 news and commentary channel to streaming platforms ahead of the Nov. …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:47:12 AM