Upfronts 2026: The Year That Scripted Series Made A Comeback On Broadcast, Defying Naysayers
To paraphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year. One by one, the four major broadcast network announced their 2026-27 lineups, and each of them featured more scripted series than the current season.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:24 PM
Wordle was already a phenomenon. The New York Times is turning it into TV.
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Back in 2021, a Welsh software engineer named […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Sarah Caplan, Longtime Television Producer, Dies At 73
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:25 PM
MrBeast & Teamsters Poised For Showdown Over Beast Games Season 3 Deal, Or Lack Thereof
Just days after inking a union deal with IATSE for production on Season 3 of Prime Videos Beast Games , MrBeast and his company find themselves in a stand-off of sorts with the Teamsters. A tense dust-up Thursday afternoon to try to solve an impasse in negotiations was seen by the Teamsters as over reach. In response the union threatening a strike starting early Friday morning.
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Fact-checkers ask federal judge to block Trump policy they say chills free speech
WASHINGTON — In a case that could chill freedom of speech and adversely affect misinformation research and fact-checking, lawyers representing academics, journalists and researchers argued in federal court that a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:33:16 PM
Disney Sells Some Super Bowl Spots For $9M, But Still Faces Resistance From Large Ad Buyers
After pressing advertisers to pony up $10 million for a 30-second spot as well as a $10 million “match” for other inventory tied to its broadcast of the 2027 Super Bowl, Disney appears to more willing to negotiate, according to five people familiar with current discussions, and seems to be backing off some of its prior demands.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:22 PM
Week Of May 4 Evening News Ratings: Broadcasts Decline
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:21 PM
NAB Leadership Foundation To Honor Kidde With Corporate Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announced Kidde, a manufacturer of residential fire and life safety products, as the recipient of its Corporate Leadership Award for its commitment …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:50 AM
Why experts say the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19
Is news of a hantavirus cruise ship outbreak giving you COVID-19 flashbacks? You arent alone. Its hard not to think back to early 2020, when a few cases around the […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Real-life WKRP goes live in Cincinnati
WKRP is living on the air in Cincinnati. We hear from the new general manager.
NPR News at Monday, May 11, 2026 4:01:02 AM
Byron Allen Is Buying BuzzFeed, Will Become CEO
Site founder Jonah Peretti will become president of BuzzFeed AI.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:17 AM
BET Gets Into The Microdrama Business
The Paramount brand inks a deal with the startup firm from Hollywood vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:22 PM
New Poynter hub serves journalists working with AI and audiences trying to make sense of it
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (May 14, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today launched a new AI hub on Poynter.org, bringing together its work in journalism training, ethics, media literacy, fact-checking, research […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:04:59 AM
Byron Allen On How He Plans to Use BuzzFeed To Create A Premier Global Free Streaming Service
He also talks about what it means to be taking over Stephen Colberts CBS time slot and why he wants to buy Starz.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:26 PM
Ted Turner, Creator Of CNN And The 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels. He was 87.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 8, 2026 12:04:30 AM
As funding dollars dwindle, newsroom tech companies are heeding the call for consolidation
In the late 2010s, the journalism support space was awash with funding. Tech giants like Google and Meta, along with more traditional philanthropists, poured money into startups developing tools for […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:04:55 PM
A new documentary explores Democracy Now!s journalism philosophy: confront power, center the vulner
Nobody better than Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman to deliver in-your-face inspiration for refusing to take “No” for an answer. When a Trump climate advisor told her he was too […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:04:52 AM
Trumps latest exchange with reporters handed Democrats a ready-made attack ad
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. President Donald Trump may have just made a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:05:05 AM
CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour remembers Ted Turner
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about broadcaster Ted Turner's legacy.
NPR News at Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:30:52 PM
ESPN First Take Ratings Up 24% For Skip Bayless Return
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
Vice News Is Being Resuscitated With Fresh Ambitions
Shane Smith's hard-hitting news brand, which covered global current affairs for a Millennial audience, is back, now equal parts creator-driven news outlet and brand partnership vehicle.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 7, 2026 11:04:42 PM
Dow Adds 95, Nasdaq Gains 27, S&P 500 Rises 14
Oil prices rose as the Iran war drags on, but U.S. stocks inched to more records on Monday.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:19 AM
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: The View, and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
NPR News at Friday, May 8, 2026 11:37:43 PM
Nexstar Names Elizabeth Ryder EVP-General Counsel & Board Secretary
The company also promotes executives in government relations, human resources and legal departments.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:18 AM
David Letterman & Stephen Colbert Get Revenge On CBS By Tossing Furniture Off The Roof
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:26 PM
Disney-owned ABC claims the FCC violated its First Amendment rights over 'The View'
The mouse is fighting back: In a legal filing, Disney challenges the Federal Communications Commission's investigation of The View--saying it infringes on the First Amendment and free speech.
NPR News at Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:01:01 AM
NFL Schedule Rollout Ramps Up With Full Thanksgiving Slate, Leak Frenzy
The NFLs schedule rivalry continues to grow as a tentpole event, as seen by more early drops of games — both officially and unofficially.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:20 PM
MS NOW unveils a revamped lineup as it settles into its post-NBC future
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. It has been a hectic yet productive few […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Americas Public Television Stations Mourn Death Of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins Emeritus Director
Kate Riley, president-CEO of Americas Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement on May 13 on the passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins emeritus director of television. “Americas Public …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:51 AM
Fact-checking organizations awarded IFCN grants to encourage financial sustainability work
The International Fact-Checking Network at the Poynter Institute has awarded $750,000 to 25 fact-checking organizations through SUSTAIN, a Global Fact Check Fund program that helps fact-checkers keep publishing while they […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:33:31 AM
Netanyahu and Israel threaten to sue The New York Times
The controversy over a piece in The New York Times continued to smolder on Thursday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his countrys foreign ministry said they might sue […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 15, 2026 7:05:05 AM
Former ABC News Journalists Sign Letter Supporting Network As It Pushes Back On FCC
More than 100 former ABC News journalists have signed on to an open letter, supporting the network as it pushes back on the FCCs investigation of The View and its crackdown on the equal time rule.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:54 AM
The NFLs streaming future is becoming a major media and political fight
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Theres a big National Football League game going […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 11, 2026 6:34:15 AM
As Advertisers Chase Outcomes, Smart TV OEMs Gain Ground
With upfront negotiations underway, smart TV OEMs are emerging as a rapidly growing player in the advertising ecosystem.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:52 AM
Fox Upfront: More Unscripted, Baywatch Reboot Coming Midseason
Ramping up its efforts around high-priced sports events and more unscripted programming, Fox announced two key scripted entertainment programs for its primetime lineup during its upfront presentation.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:42 AM
D.C. Circuit Probes FCCs Evasion Of Judicial Review
The proposed Nexstar-Tegna mergers handling by the FCC highlights legal and regulatory concerns over agency authority and judicial oversight.
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:04:58 AM
Ahead Of Paramount Mega-Merger, WBD Bets on Agentic Ads
At its upfront presentation to advertisers, the entertainment behemoth showcased plans to enhance targeting and interactivity across media environments with AI.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
Starz Extends First Quarter Loss On Lower Revenues
No longer disclosing subscriber counts, the now-solo Starz marked a year from separating from Lionsgate as it looks to grow its streaming TV platform.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 8, 2026 11:04:37 AM
Journalism students know the industry is struggling. Theyre choosing to enter it anyway
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. The outlook for aspiring journalists is increasingly […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 11, 2026 2:04:58 PM
CBS Boston To Air Weekly Cape Cod Baseball League Games On WSBK
CBS-owned WSBK Boston and the Cape Cod Baseball League will air six weekly live games this summer, starting Saturday, June 27, with a 30-minute pregame show, Inside the Cape League, …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:06:54 PM
ICE raids overtook Chicago for months. Tribune reporters chased the story day and night
In early September 2025, bystander videos of a flower vendor being arrested by federal immigration agents began pouring into Laura Rodríguez Presas phone through Chicago community groups and social media […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:05:55 AM
'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' CEO steps down as bold goals yield to tough realities
The owners of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution invested $150 million to reinvent the paper. The changes have been significant. Three years in, the payoff has been modest.
NPR News at Monday, May 11, 2026 10:14:23 AM
Trumps surgeon general pick has a podcast. Heres what she says about science, vaccines and trust
In a Truth Social post announcing his next surgeon general nominee, President Donald Trump praised Dr. Nicole Saphier as “an INCREDIBLE communicator” who breaks down complex health issues for Americans. Saphier, a […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 11, 2026 5:33:28 AM
AI-enhanced video from the White House Correspondents dinner spread confusion online
Some social media users seized on footage from the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to investigate the shooting that disrupted the event, but using artificial intelligence to review […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:57 AM
Paramount In Talks With Katie Miller For Podcast Deal As It Eyes Expansion
In addition to Miller, Paramount has had discussions with a number of podcasters and platforms including the Paragon Collective, the home for Whitney Cummings and DL Hughley, and Jubilee Media.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:23 PM
NFL Schedule Tweaks Continue Erosion Of Sundays Witching Hour
As the league continues to create more standalone windows on its schedule, the leagues Sunday afternoon offerings are being reduced.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:41 AM
Newsroom Profile: Mirror Indy
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, May 13, 2026 6:04:56 AM
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunningthe internet
Turning long-form podcasts and interviews into short-form social media clips has become a lucrative career for some. But others say it is a race to the bottom.
NPR News at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:30:26 PM
Theres no proven cure for hantavirus — and doctors say ivermectin isnt one
With a fatal hantavirus outbreak setting off public health alarms, could ivermectin be a solution? As 18 people who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship prepared for their May 11 return to the United […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
When journalism fundraising falls short, its often because youre answering the wrong questions
Journalists and funders are often talking past each other. It shows up most clearly when fundraising falls short. The three of us came together at ONA in March to lead […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:05:20 AM