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
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
Grays WDRB, WAVE Launch Multiplatform Newsroom
The combined newsroom gathers more than more than 100 journalists, which Gray touts as “among the largest in the country.”
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:02:30 PM
There are two Dan Sullivans running for Senate in Alaska. The New York Times found out why
The New York Times published a bombshell report on Wednesday that could affect a key Senate race in Alaska and has President Donald Trump demanding the Democratic candidate there “suffer […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:02:37 AM
For two years, he documented an unhoused community. Sometimes, he put the camera down.
A seated Blyss proudly pointed to an old computer speaker she had picked up at a thrift store, mounted behind her between wooden pallet slabs serving as shelves. Then there […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:31:44 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
Spurs & Sinclair Announce Over-the-Air TV Deal
The NBA San Antonio Spurs will air 22 games on KMYS and other stations this season under a new over-the-air media partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:02:40 AM
With one week until the midterms, PolitiFact is on the lookout for mischief
We are just one week away from the most consequential midterm election in recent history. At stake? Control of the House and the Senate during one of the most divisive […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, October 26, 2026 7:03:22 AM
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
Scripps is cutting anchors and adding reporters. Is this the future of local TV news?
E.W. Scripps is forging ahead with a companywide transformation that includes the elimination of 431 positions. CEO Adam Symson announced the job cuts Tuesday, marking the second wave of layoffs […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 30, 2026 9:02:54 AM
Alaskas Journalists Join Forces To Cover The Midterms
The states challenging geography and newspapers broader economic struggles have stretched reporters in Alaska, just as its competitive U.S. Senate race has grabbed national attention.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:02:53 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
Only 32% of Americans have high confidence that news orgs will report midterm election results accur
About six in 10 Americans said they have at least “some” confidence that news organizations will report the upcoming midterm election results accurately, according to a new national survey. But only 32% said they had “quite a bit” or “a great deal” of confidence that journalists would do the job. In the survey from Medill...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 29, 2026 1:35:18 PM
Fox Adds 4K, 8K Nucleus Cameras To World Series Coverage
The network also plans expanded use of AR to keep fans engaged and informed.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:02:38 AM
Creators who show their sources build trust, survey finds
About one in five U.S. adults regularly gets their news from news creators on social media platforms, but it can be difficult for audiences to suss out which personalities to trust amid an avalanche of misinformation, hot takes, and polarizing content. New research spearheaded by a team of journalists and political scientists shows that giving...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:00:48 AM
The Ringer bets on Substacks network over its own website
“Very interesting that The Ringers writers write on Substack and not…The Ringer.” “Whats the point of the website then?” “Hold up. Youre telling me The Ringer would rather make money on writing than not make money on writing?” These were some of the responses after The Ringers Zach Lowe announced his new newsletter. The Lowe...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:13:23 PM
Getty Images Files For Bankruptcy, Advances Restructuring Plan
Last week, Getty announced plans to file for bankruptcy, marking a major reset after its planned merger with rival Shutterstock collapsed under the weight of heavy debt and growing competition from AI-generated imagery.
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TV News Check at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:02:20 AM
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
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
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
Comcast Reports Strong NBCUniversal Quarter Ahead Of Spinoff
NBCUniversal posted a profitable quarter for Peacock and strong studio results as Comcast moved closer to separating the unit and Sky into a new publicly traded company.
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:03:13 PM
Investigation Discovery To Cover Tate Brothers Accusations In New Docuseries
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 9:02:16 AM
A standards editors job begins where the rulebook ends
Ethical decisions in journalism are rarely black and white. Many fall in a gray zone, where theres no obvious answer and thoughtful, experienced journalists can disagree about what to do. […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:31:52 AM
Buried in Trumps 1,300-word Bill Maher rant was some news about the press
President Donald Trump loves Truth Social. He loves to go on diatribes blasting his supposed enemies, many of whom are in the media. Hardly a day goes by when Trump […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:04:00 AM
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
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
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
Locality Names Saul Stetson Head Of Product
Local TV advertising platform Locality has appointed Saul Stetson its senior vice president and head of product. He will report to CEO Michael Collins and oversee product strategy and development …
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TV News Check at Monday, October 26, 2026 3:03:13 AM
In the AI age, publishers who understand what readers want will do best, a new report argues
AI inverts the traditional journalism hierarchy: Instead of reporters gathering information, editors deciding how to present it, and newsrooms releasing the same final story to everyone, AI agents deliver what readers ask for, refining or expanding on information as requested. Its “an interactive process in a way the current news system isnt,” write the authors...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:23:35 AM
Sports Studio Moves Free Live Sports To Gizmott
Sports Studio Inc. has moved its free, ad-supported streaming service Free Live Sports to Gizmott, the OTT platform from Gizmeon, and launched an AI-powered electronic program guide that changes channel …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 23, 2026 6:02:24 PM
People Inc. Cuts 195 Staffers Over Rapid Changes In Media
Mogul Barry Diller had been looking for an AI proof investment in MGM Resorts but had dropped the takeover bid.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:02:28 PM
RTL News Modernizes Audio Control Room For Live Production
RTL News has modernized Audio Control Room TR 1 at its Cologne headquarters, rebuilding the space around a Lawo mc²96 Grand Production Console and a new IP-based broadcast infrastructure. The …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 2:02:12 PM
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
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
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
Meta delays rollout of terms that would allow broad scraping of news sites. Legal experts are still
Meta has delayed the effective date of its new terms of service for business accounts to November 20 in the face of mounting pressure from the global news industry. Nieman Lab first reported on the terms on October 15. They would allow for the mass scraping of websites “associated with” business accounts on Facebook, Instagram,...
Nieman Labs at Friday, October 23, 2026 1:03:31 PM
Cable Hall Of Fame Announces New 2027 Inductees
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 10:02:39 AM
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
Publishers pressure Meta to nix new terms that would let the company scrape their websites
The largest news publishing trade association in the United States is calling on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to suspend the implementation of the companys new commercial terms of service, set to go into effect on October 30. In an open letter to Zuckerberg published Thursday, News/Media Alliances president and CEO Danielle Coffey wrote that Meta...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:26:54 PM
Brendan Carr warns broadcasters about fake polls as a real polling scandal unfolds
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters Wednesday that airing what he calls “Fake Polls and Suppression Polls” could violate their regulatory obligations, putting the FCC in the middle […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:03:49 AM
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
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
How WCBS Used 90 Seconds & $30,000 To Win The Ratings In 1983
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TV News Check at Monday, October 26, 2026 3:03:12 AM
Elon Musks Stake In Skydance Could Transform Media As We Know It
The money that SpaceX is looking to pour into Paramount-Warner Bros. could realign planets — under one ruler.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:02:56 PM
How to navigate a toxic newsroom — and know when its time to leave
Newsrooms, like many workplaces, have a history of tolerating abuse and mistreatment. Some cases involve serious allegations of misconduct. Journalists who sexually harass their colleagues. Managers who police the hair […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:04:01 AM
Popular ABC Good Morning America Doctor Leaves For NBCs Today Show
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 3:28:16 AM
Poynters MediaWise launches global initiative pairing newsrooms with independent creators
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct 29, 2026) — Around the world, more than a quarter of people now get at least some of their information from creators or influencers focused on […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 10:05:20 AM
If journalists cant explain an election, we havent finished the job
Understanding the American electorate has never been more important or more challenging, especially for journalists. We know the country is polarized and that voters in both parties are angry. But […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:03:02 AM
Conviva Launches Streaming Experience Insights
Conviva says it has launched Streaming Experience Insights, a new analytics product designed to put video, ad and app performance on a single real-time timeline for every viewer session. The …
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TV News Check at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:02:21 AM
The Diplomat Renewed For Season 5 At Netflix
The Keri Russell-led political thriller's fourth season, which wrapped with a dramatic moment at the G7 summit, dropped on Oct. 15.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:02:29 PM
The Independent Journalism Atlas looks at “wells” and “springs” in news deserts
What do we mean when we talk about news deserts? The term has become a shorthand for areas devoid of local news coverage. But a new essay from the Independent Journalism Atlas recalls that when Penny Abernathy popularized the term through her research, she used it to describe a more nuanced picture: To show what...
Nieman Labs at Monday, October 26, 2026 2:56:55 PM
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
Antenna TV, Rewind TV Announce Holiday Programming Marathons
Nexstar Media Groups multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV are rolling out holiday programming throughout November and December, with Thanksgiving marathons, Christmas episode collections and Antenna TV’s annual Yule …
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:02:36 AM
Juliana Stock Exiting As A+Es Marketing & Digital Chief To Become Hearst Magazines President
Stocks appointment at Hearst Magazines will be effective Jan. 1, 2027. Debi Chirichella, who has served as president of Hearst Magazines since 2020, will become chair of the group.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 1:02:09 AM
Poynter announces 2026 Power of Diverse Voices cohort, celebrating 10 years of amplified opinion wri
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 27, 2026) — The Poynter Institute has selected 16 journalists and storytellers for the 2026 Power of Diverse Voices workshop, an intensive four-day program that helps […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:04:01 AM
The Nieman Lab News-About-News Quiz: October 30, 2026
For decades now, news publishers have been yammering on about “gamifying” the news. But what about gamifying the news about the news? Welcome to the Nieman Lab News-About-News Quiz, a weekly incentive to keep up with the latest happenings in the world of digital journalism. All questions will be based on the weeks Nieman Lab...
Nieman Labs at Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00:16 AM
Alaska Senate race controversy continues, puts election tactics in the spotlight
The New York Times explosive report earlier this week about a hotly-contested Senate race in Alaska is still producing aftershocks. The Times Kellen Browning reported that the campaign of Mary […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 30, 2026 7:02:46 AM
Press Forward gave $20 million to 205 local newsrooms over two years. Heres how some of them spent
Most local newsrooms in the U.S. have one thing in common: They need more money, and many dream of dollars they can use however they want. In 2024, Press Forward, the nonprofit trying to mobilize a philanthropic army for local news, announced it would give at least 100 small local newsrooms — those with annual...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 29, 2026 3:52:01 PM
Starz Narrows Net Loss to $34.8M As Streaming Offsets Linear Declines
The third quarter results were boosted by higher pricing as well as Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Fightland, Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2, S.W.A.T. Exiles and Michael .
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 5:02:25 PM
Earl Barret, Too Close for Comfort Writer & Producer, Dies At 94
The post Earl Barret, Too Close for Comfort Writer & Producer, Dies At 94 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:02:29 PM