News Consumers Cautious & Unsure About AI Use In News
New research shows survey respondents want human involvement, guardrails, transparency if AI is used in news reports.
The post News Consumers Cautious & Unsure About AI Use In News appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:13 AM
After Three Decades, SAG Awards Officially Change Name
Effective this year, they will be called The Actor Awards Presented By SAG-AFTRA.
The post After Three Decades, SAG Awards Officially Change Name appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:33 AM
Jeff Bezos Creates AI Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive
Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft. ( AP )
The post Jeff Bezos Creates AI Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:20 AM
New Season Delivers Slight Increase In Viewing, Ad Spend
Nearly two months in, the new TV season — with the new Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurement in tow — has seen a 8% rise in impressions to 446.5 billion among nine top TV networks, according to estimates from EDO Ad EnGage.
The post New Season Delivers Slight Increase In Viewing, Ad Spend appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:09 AM
YouTube TV-Disney dispute drags on, leaving millions without access to games or shows
An ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and Disney means millions of YouTube TV subscribers are unable to access Disney programming, including ESPN's college football games and popular ABC shows.
NPR News at Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:25:09 PM
Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs
A public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK makes severe cuts to its staff and news department.
NPR News at Friday, November 14, 2025 3:04:26 PM
Sinclair Broadcasting buys 8% stake in E.W. Scripps in a push toward a takeover
Sinclair Broadcasting took the first step toward what it hopes will be the takeover of competitor E.W. Scripps. On Monday morning, Sinclair filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
The post Sinclair Broadcasting buys 8% stake in E.W. Scripps in a push toward a takeover appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:45 AM
Matt Gaetz Producer Fired At OAN Over Antisemitic Posts
Vish Burras posts characterizing Jewish people as “vermin” were “highly offensive” and “antisemitic,” according to a source.
The post Matt Gaetz Producer Fired At OAN Over Antisemitic Posts appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:10 AM
Tilly Norwood Creator Unveils AI-Led Time Travel Series For History Channel
Streets of the Past will star real-life Dutch historical investigator Corjan Mol, who, with the help of AI, will be transported back in time on the streets of the Netherlands.
The post Tilly Norwood Creator Unveils AI-Led Time Travel Series For History Channel appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:11 AM
Sinclair Takes Stake In E.W. Scripps To Push Takeover Deal
The media companies have discussed a potential tie-up in recent months.
The post Sinclair Takes Stake In E.W. Scripps To Push Takeover Deal appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:23 AM
Wicked: One Wonderful Night Scores 3.6M Viewers On NBC
The telecast is the networks second-highest rated special this year, after SNL50: The Anniversary Special . The viewership is also up 64% from the 2024 special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked . (In particular, viewership among the 18-49 demo spiked 148%.)
The post Wicked: One Wonderful Night Scores 3.6M Viewers On NBC appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:37 AM
Jane Pauley of CBS Sunday Morning receives Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Tampa
TAMPA, Florida (Nov. 16, 2025) — Legendary television journalist Jane Pauley of CBS Sunday Morning was awarded the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism on Saturday at the Poynter […]
The post Jane Pauley of CBS Sunday Morning receives Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Tampa appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:46 AM
How A Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became A Progressive Kingmaker
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the papers writers.
The post How A Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became A Progressive Kingmaker appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:19 AM
Locality Appoints Michael Collins Chief Executive Officer
Locality, a data-powered video advertising platform for reaching local audiences, has named Michael Collins as its first chief executive officer, “marking the next phase of growth for the company as …
The post Locality Appoints Michael Collins Chief Executive Officer appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:43 AM
Starz Makes A Play for A+E, A Bid To Combine Small Networks
A+E, jointly owned by Hearst and Disney, put itself on the market earlier this year and hired Wells Fargo to identify potential suitors. Starz, a premium cable network turned midsize streaming player, raised its hand, according to several people familiar with the matter.
The post Starz Makes A Play for A+E, A Bid To Combine Small Networks appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:22 AM
What happened to the Dart Center at Columbia?
For more than 15 years, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma operated out of Columbia University, providing journalists with resources to ethically report on survivors of violence and grapple […]
The post What happened to the Dart Center at Columbia? appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:45 AM
John Oliver Launches Last Week Tonight Auction, Including An Original Bob Ross Painting, To Suppor
John Oliver tackled the Trump Administrations defunding of public media for his final Last Week Tonight episode of 2025, launching an auction website, John Olivers Junk, where 65 items are currently up for bid — including an original 1987 painting by late PBS icon Bob Ross, “Cabin at Sunset,” which at press time was fetching $51,000.
The post John Oliver Launches Last Week Tonight Auction, Including An Original Bob Ross Painting, To Support Public Broadcasting appeared first on TV New...
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:24 AM
Mission Media AI Sets Funding, Expands Sales Team
Mission Media AI, a monetization and media representation platform, today said it has secured funding at an eight-figure valuation to accelerate the companys growth. The new capital will be used to drive …
The post Mission Media AI Sets Funding, Expands Sales Team appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:16 AM
BBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation
The BBC has apologized to President Trump for the way it edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech but says it won't pay compensation. Trump has threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.
NPR News at Friday, November 14, 2025 5:41:47 AM
Sky Sports Axes Sexist TikTok Channel Halo After Three Days
Sky Sports has scrapped its new female-focused TikTok channel, Halo, after it faced a backlash online with its posts described as patronising and sexist. In a statement posted on social media on Saturday night, the broadcaster said it didn't get it right and that it would be stopping all activity on the account.
The post Sky Sports Axes ‘Sexist’ TikTok Channel Halo After Three Days appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:21 AM
In 2026, speed drives revenue growth
The race for revenue has changed. Speed does not just win. It decides who even gets a chance to play. Leaders want results now, while clients keep asking, “Why this, why you, why now?” Sellers are fighting to stay ahead and to stand out before someone else does. In crowded local and digital markets, the only way to move first and win trust is to show proof fast, make the next step easy, and keep momentum from the first conversation to the close.
The post In 2026, speed drives revenue growth...
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:24 AM
Inside the unlikely origins of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts
From a spontaneous jam to a global series, this is the story of Tiny Desk told by its creators.
NPR News at Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:25:08 PM
Oregon Municipal Channel Upgrades Visuals With Telycam PTZs
The post Oregon Municipal Channel Upgrades Visuals With Telycam PTZs appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:14 AM
Mass. Broadcasters Association Names WCVBs Karen Holmes Ward Broadcaster of the Year
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) honored WCVB Bostons Karen Holmes Ward with its Broadcaster of the Year Award at the associations annual Sound Bites conference on Nov. 13 at the Doubletree hotel in …
The post Mass. Broadcasters Association Names WCVBs Karen Holmes Ward Broadcaster of the Year appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:42 AM
Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radios 2nd Annual Digital Sales Mentorship Program Open Through Dec.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, is returning its Digital Sales Mentorship Program for a second consecutive …
The post Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radios 2nd Annual Digital Sales Mentorship Program Open Through Dec. 12 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:17 AM
How Chummy Is Too Chummy? Epstein Emails Shine Light On Relationships Between Journalists, Sources
People frequently see journalists in public settings, conducting an interview or asking questions at a news conference. Private phone calls, texts or messages — where reporters try to ingratiate themselves with sources who may not otherwise be inclined to give information — are inherently different. But ethical rules remain and are followed by most in American journalism. ( Uma Sanghvi/The Palm Beach Post via AP )
The post How Chummy Is Too Chummy? Epstein Emails Shine Light On Relationships ...
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:27 AM
Greys Anatomy Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The post Greys Anatomy Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:26 AM
RedBird Drops $658 Million Bid For U.K. Telegraph
RedBird Capital Partners, the private equity group owned by Gerry Cardinale, has dropped its £500 million ($658.5 million) attempt to purchase the U.K.s Telegraph, clouding the future of the 170-year-old conservative newspaper.
The post RedBird Drops $658 Million Bid For U.K. Telegraph appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:41 AM
How A Cable News Channel Starts Over: A Candid Chat With MS NOWs Anchors
Stephanie Ruhle, Ali Velshi, Katy Tur and Brandy Zadrozny sit for a discussion about the changes coming to the channel formerly known as MSNBC.
The post How A Cable News Channel Starts Over: A Candid Chat With MS NOWs Anchors appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:25 AM
The 14th Annual CBS 58 Drive-Thru Food Drive Returns To Milwaukee
On Nov. 21, cars will be directed to pull through the American Family Field parking lot “drive-thru,” next to Helfaer Field, while volunteers accept food donations. The event takes place …
The post The 14th Annual CBS 58 Drive-Thru Food Drive Returns To Milwaukee appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:15 AM
Why Does YouTube Need Its Own Latenight Show? Advertisers Are Stampeding To Its Platform
As part of a slew of creator-led programming aimed at Madison Avenue, the Julian Shapiro-Barnum-hosted latenight show Outside Tonight was unveiled as weekly series set in New York City parks and on the streets.
The post Why Does YouTube Need Its Own Latenight Show? Advertisers Are Stampeding To Its Platform appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:26 AM
WHNS Clever Promo Uses Battered Icon As Evidence Of Coverage Commitment
The post WHNS Clever Promo Uses Battered Icon As Evidence Of Coverage Commitment appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:40 AM
The BBC apologized for its edit of Trump's January 6 speech. He says he will still sue
The BBC apologizes to President Trump for edits made to his January 6 speech that gave the impression that he specifically called for violence. But Trump still wants a financial settlement.
NPR News at Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:25:08 PM
Seth Meyers Hits Back At Trumps Call For NBC To Fire Him
“You know, in our increasingly isolated digital age, where we spend more time scrolling apps than shaking hands, a true moment of genuine human connection can be rare,” Meyers started off his “A Closer Look” segment Monday, “which is why I deeply appreciated this thoughtful piece of fan mail I got over the weekend.”
The post Seth Meyers Hits Back At Trumps Call For NBC To Fire Him appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:08 AM
SNL: Josh OConnor & Ariana Grande To Host In December, Lily Allen & Cher Set As Musical Guests
Saturday Night Live has set its full December lineup. NBCs latenight show has set Josh OConnor and Ariana Grande as hosts, along with Melissa McCarthy, who was announced during Saturdays show.
The post SNL: Josh OConnor & Ariana Grande To Host In December, Lily Allen & Cher Set As Musical Guests appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:15 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greenes CNN interview raises questions about her rebrand
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. The star of the Sunday morning news programs […]
The post Marjorie Taylor Greenes CNN interview raises questions about her rebrand appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:46 AM
Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) announced that Deborah Parenti and Dave “Chachi” Denes have been elected as the new co-chairs of the organization. They will succeed Beasley Media …
The post Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Announces 2026 Board of Directors appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:18 AM
High Potential Season 2 Premiere Audience Up Nearly 300% After 35 Days
The Season 2 premiere, which aired on Sept. 16, grew to 17.23 million multi-platform viewers after 35 days across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, per Nielsen data. Thats a 17% increase over last years series premiere, which drew 14.71 million in 35 days, and an 11% lift over the Season 1 average audience of 15.52 million.
The post High Potential Season 2 Premiere Audience Up Nearly 300% After 35 Days appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:35 AM
CBS Midseason Premiere Dates Include CIA & Y: Marshals; Watson Moves, Tracker Shifts
CBS has unveiled its 2025-2026 midseason lineup which features the series premieres of FBI offshoot CIA , Taylor Sheridans Yellowstone sequel Y: Marshals, Harlan Cobens Final Twist and Americas Culinary Cup , the returns of Watson, Tracker, The Neighborhood, DMV , the NCIS franchise and more.
The post CBS Midseason Premiere Dates Include CIA & Y: Marshals; Watson Moves, Tracker Shifts appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:12 AM
Right-wing media shrugs off latest Epstein document release
To me, these are nothingburgers. If they're even real, said one pro-Trump podcaster, of the thousands of documents that were released this week, including several that named the president.
NPR News at Saturday, November 15, 2025 4:00:00 AM
Are These Creators The Path To Building Younger Audiences for Broadcasters?
A group of New York-based creators made a compelling case for new storytelling modes to reach elusive younger TV viewers.
The post Are These Creators The Path To Building Younger Audiences for Broadcasters? appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:29 AM
Netflix Bid For Warner Bros. Raises Antitrust Concerns
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has weighed in on the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery — warning Trump administration officials that Netflixs potential acquisition of WBDs HBO Max and its entertainment studios “raises antitrust concerns that could result in a harm to consumers.”
The post Netflix Bid For Warner Bros. Raises Antitrust Concerns appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:36 AM
Megyn Kelly Casts Doubt On Accusations Jeffrey Epstein Was A Pedophile
The post Megyn Kelly Casts Doubt On Accusations Jeffrey Epstein Was A Pedophile appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:34 AM
Kansas county to pay over $3 million for illegal police raid on local newspaper
A county in rural Kansas has agreed to pay just over $3 million and apologize for a 2023 police raid on a small-town newspaper. The raid sparked an uproar over press freedom.
NPR News at Thursday, November 13, 2025 2:28:28 AM
Disney & YouTube TV Reach Carriage Deal, Ending 15-Day Standoff
Included in the multi-year pact are carriage of ABC and ESPN, a portfolio of other networks. The Unlimited tier of ESPNs new direct-to-consumer streaming outlet will also be included at no extra charge for YouTube TVs 10 million subscribers.
The post Disney & YouTube TV Reach Carriage Deal, Ending 15-Day Standoff appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:31 AM
An MTV Moguls Wild Tales: From Sex Clubs With Sumner Redstone To Advising David Ellison
Cable pioneer and ex-Viacom CEO Tom Freston is out with a new book, Unplugged , and some amazing stories.
The post An MTV Moguls Wild Tales: From Sex Clubs With Sumner Redstone To Advising David Ellison appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:14 AM
Dan McGrath, Emmy Winning Writer & Producer For SNL, The Simpsons & King Of The Hill, Dies At
McGrath won an Emmy in 1997 for the episode “Homers Phobia.”
The post Dan McGrath, Emmy Winning Writer & Producer For SNL, The Simpsons & King Of The Hill, Dies At 61 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:31 AM
Federal Indian law is shaping some of the biggest stories in America. Most journalists dont know th
From the Standing Rock protests to the landmark McGirt ruling to the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, some of the most defining stories about land, sovereignty, governance […]
The post Federal Indian law is shaping some of the biggest stories in America. Most journalists dont know theyre covering it. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:45 AM
For Jane Pauley, success has always meant finding the courage to keep saying yes
When Jane Pauley began her broadcasting career at WISH-TV, she had neither formal experience nor a journalism degree — just a fresh bachelors in political science from Indiana University. In a […]
The post For Jane Pauley, success has always meant finding the courage to keep saying yes appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:46 AM
How NPR edits remarks by the president
The BBC recently apologized for a documentary it aired in 2024 featuring remarks by President Trump. In light of this news, we wanted to share how NPR handles editing remarks by the president.
NPR News at Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:25:08 PM
Trump Calls for NBC to Fire Seth Meyers – IMMEDIATELY!; FCCs Carr Reposts It
“He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his show is a Ratings DISASTER,” the president posted to Truth Social. Then, FCC Chair Brendan Carr reposted the angry rant to his X account.
The post Trump Calls for NBC to Fire Seth Meyers – IMMEDIATELY!; FCC’s Carr Reposts It appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:30 AM
LAB Foundation Celebrates Giants Of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients
In addition, Steven Portnoy receives the third Annual Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation Excellence in Preservation Award. L-r: Giants Gary Sandy, Peter Alexander, David Muir, Lesley Visser, Lynn Beall, John Fiore, Jr. and Dick Ferguson ( Wendy Moger-Bross photo )
The post LAB Foundation Celebrates Giants Of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:28 AM
CPB agrees to revive a $36 million deal with NPR killed after Trump's pressure
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $36 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had yanked after pressure from the Trump White House.
NPR News at Monday, November 17, 2025 6:12:56 PM
How Peacocks Vertical Video Strategy Is Driving Overall Viewership
The platforms Cant Miss Highlights feature has been used by 15% of the NBCUniversal streamers NBA viewers.
The post How Peacocks Vertical Video Strategy Is Driving Overall Viewership appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:34 AM
Dow Drops 557, Nasdaq Sinks 193, S&P 500 Falls 62
Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars dragged the U.S. stock market lower on Monday.
The post Dow Drops 557, Nasdaq Sinks 193, S&P 500 Falls 62 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:08 AM
BBC Chair Vows To Fight Trumps Proposed Billion-Dollar Lawsuit
“I want to be very clear with you — our position has not changed,” Chairman Samir Shah writes to staff.
The post BBC Chair Vows To Fight Trumps Proposed Billion-Dollar Lawsuit appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:18 AM
NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Cold Weather Swimming
One of our NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists brings the story of a group of women who, every week, take an icy plunge into the Connecticut River.
NPR News at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:04 AM
Dow Drops 310, Nasdaq Rises 30, S&P 500 Falls 3
Wall Street scrambled back from a big morning loss Friday as Nvidia and bitcoin rebounded.
The post Dow Drops 310, Nasdaq Rises 30, S&P 500 Falls 3 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:32 AM
Mass. Broadcasters Assoc. Celebrates Stations Work In News, Sports, Advertising & Public Service; A
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association celebrated its broadcast radio and television member stations localism and connection to their communities by awarding Sound Bites Awards in 21 categories at its annual Sound Bites conference on …
The post Mass. Broadcasters Assoc. Celebrates Stations Work In News, Sports, Advertising & Public Service; Awards Sen. Ed Markey Broadcast Champion Award appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:44 AM
Gray Media Brings Ohio Valley Conference Basketball To Free Over-the-Air TV Viewers
Gray Media signed an agreement with the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) to broadcast OVC basketball across 20 Gray markets in five states. As part of the conferences multi-year contract with …
The post Gray Media Brings Ohio Valley Conference Basketball To Free Over-the-Air TV Viewers appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Tuesday, November 18, 2025 1:27:42 AM