Matrix Unveils AI-Driven Account Pulse To Target Churn, Boost Media Ad Sales
Matrix Solutions, a provider of revenue management and CRM tools for media companies, introduced Account Pulse, an AI-driven analytics product designed to help ad sales teams protect revenue, reduce churn …
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TV News Check at Saturday, April 18, 2026 1:04:25 AM
Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who presided over a golden era, has died
Klose led NPR for a decade starting in 1998, a period of incredible growth for the public media network.
NPR News at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:19:53 AM
ARwall Rolls Out ARFX Infinite Studio 2 To Bring Virtual Production To Indie Creators
ARwall, a virtual production technology company, has launched ARFX Infinite Studio 2, a free Windows and iOS app that uses generative AI to create cinematic, broadcast-quality video backdrops in seconds, …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:04:19 PM
Poynter names 20 journalists selected for competitive 2026 Leadership Academy
PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 16, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today announced the cohort of journalists selected for its 2026 Leadership Academy, an immersive, in-person program designed to equip media professionals […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:44 PM
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network, says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.
NPR News at Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:18:37 AM
News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings
In the week after Poynter published its investigation into extensive plagiarism found on a network of local news sites, the artificial intelligence company behind those sites lost a major client […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 17, 2026 6:04:37 AM
NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic Over Photos Of Her With Patriots Coach Mike Vr
In photos published by the New York Post, Vrabel and Russini could be seen hanging out poolside, in a hot tub and on a rooftop deck at a luxury hotel in Arizona. ( D. Ross Cameron/AP )
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:04:11 AM
Report: Justice Department investigating Americas favorite sport
Know what the most-watched thing on television is? Football. Specifically, the National Football League. Of the top 50 most-watched television telecasts in 2025, 46 were NFL games — led by […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:19 AM
Comcast Adds Disney+, Hulu & HBO Max To Xfinity StreamSaver Bundles
Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era. The cable giant now offers eight different StreamSaver bundles, which offer between 29% and 45% discounts compared with the services stand-alone pricing.
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:33 AM
Megaphone TV Rolls Out Ad Growth Services To Turn Viewers Into Validated Buyers
Megaphone TV launched Ad Growth Services, a turnkey offering to help TV stations increase ad revenue through high-margin interactive sponsorships and measurable ROI. Already used by several of the companys …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:04:20 PM
Netflix Q1 Revenue & Earnings Beat Street Expectations, But Shares Still Plunge
Revenue rose 16% from the year-ago period to hit $12.25 billion, while diluted earnings per share came in at $1.23, nearly double a year ago. Despite the beat, Netflix shares – which have risen 15% in 2026 to date – fell as much as 10% in after-hours trading after news that Reed Hastings, co-founder and former longtime CEO, is leaving the companys board of directors later this year,
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 1:04:45 PM
Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible.
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. Tomo Chiens newsletter has served multiple purposes. Hes […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:20 AM
Q&A: What Tucker Carlsons path reveals about where journalism is headed
Tucker Carlsons career is “a good cautionary tale,” says The New Yorkers Jason Zengerle, author of “Hated By All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:19 AM
How will the consolidation of Indy TV stations change our city?
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 trust […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:20 AM
Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise
Within two hours of declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war, President Donald Trump alleged that CNN knowingly published false information. Trump said CNN reported a “fake” statement from Iran […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, April 13, 2026 5:33:51 AM
Amazon Prime Crashes In Final Minute Of Its Biggest NBA Game Yet
Amazons first NBA postseason broadcast had a significant blunder. With less than a minute left in overtime of the play-in tournament game between the Hornets and the Heat, the broadcast crashed.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:04:12 AM
Saving local news also means saving the archives
Stephanie Pedersen had already been through two newspaper building moves by the time she got to Tacoma, Washington. In both those other cities, when the newspapers moved to new spaces, […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:19 AM
ICE detainees deaths raise questions about news coverage of Asian communities
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 trust […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:04:33 AM
The White House Correspondents Dinner has always been a cringefest. Trump just makes it obvious.
The certain awkwardness of President Donald Trump gloating about his presidency in front of a silent press corps at this years White House Correspondents Dinner — a gala intended to […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:07:09 AM
Journalists Really Are Overwhelmed. Heres An NAB Shopping List To Actually Help
Before heading to Las Vegas this year with some cash to burn, heres a reality check: Journalists' workloads are at critical mass. It's crucial to understand what really takes most of their time each news cycle to shop for the most helpful technology.
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 1:04:43 PM
Trumps Truth Social posts are driving the news cycle — and raising alarms
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 has never been one to […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:33:40 AM
Amagi Teams With Adams To Expand FAST, Cloud Playout In Latin America
Amagi, a provider of SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has formed a strategic partnership and reseller agreement with Adams, a unit of Ole Interactive Group under Ole Communications, …
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 3:04:20 PM
Pope Leo XIV does not support nuclear weapons in Iran, or anywhere, despite Trumps claim
President Donald Trump issued a flurry of statements Sunday against Pope Leo XIV, saying in part that the U.S.-born pope supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. Trump on Truth Social characterized […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:33:26 AM
They Were YouTubes First Stars. Heres What They Wish Theyd Known
MatPat, Miranda Sings, Grace Helbig and WheezyWaiter hit it big on YouTube long before it became a behemoth. They have thoughts about what it takes to succeed there.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:04:10 AM
Weigel Broadcasting Partners With OpenAP To Expand Data-Driven Buying Ahead Of 2026 Upfront
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is partnering with OpenAP to enable advanced, data-driven audience targeting across its networks, including MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, Dabl, Catchy Comedy, Story Television, MeTV Toons, …
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 1:04:41 PM
ProPublicas union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections
The ongoing clash between newsrooms and their unions over the implementation of artificial intelligence escalated Wednesday as workers at ProPublica staged a 24-hour strike. The union — which includes roughly […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:20 AM
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
NPR News at Wednesday, April 8, 2026 2:17:45 PM
Netflix Shares Slide After Surprise Hastings Exit Sparks Growth Concerns
Netflix shares fell nearly 10% in premarket trading on Friday after chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings said he was leaving the company ?at a pivotal moment, as the streaming pioneer hunts for new growth avenues following ?a failed deal with Warner Bros Discovery.
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 10:04:22 AM
Paramounts First Upfront Under Skydance Touts Tech, Sports & The Companys Rebirth
No mention of pending Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition during the fast-paced presentation; CBS News and cable channels are left out of the mix.
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 12:04:27 PM
Margaret Brennan shows how to press for answers on a war with no clear plan
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. After a marathon negotiation session, a deal to […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, April 13, 2026 6:33:32 AM
Trump went quiet over Easter weekend. The internet filled in the blanks with AI, old video and rumor
Some people spent Easter weekend looking for eggs with their families. And some speculated on social media that President Donald Trumps health had taken a turn for the worse. There […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:20 AM
Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial
U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.
NPR News at Friday, April 17, 2026 9:24:06 PM
How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Earlier this month, my Poynter colleague Angela Fu […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, April 16, 2026 7:06:29 AM
A Fox News host made a sweeping claim about war crimes. Heres what the historical record shows
For days, President Donald Trump has said the U.S. would attack civilian infrastructure such as power plants in Iran by the evening of April 7 if the warring countries cannot […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:20 AM
MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. In October, MSNBC officially split off from NBC […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 10, 2026 7:06:19 AM
Vampire Comedy Eternally Yours Snags CBS Series Order For 2026-27
Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards star in the show from Ghosts EPs Joe Port and Joe Wiseman.
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:37 AM
Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
NPR News at Friday, April 10, 2026 4:00:00 AM
Jon Schlosberg Named Exec Producer Of ABC News This Week
The network veteran will work with George Stephanopoulos, Martha Raddatz and Jonathan Karl, based in Washington.
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:35 AM
Streaming Ratings: One Piece Returns Higher, Scarpetta Has Solid Opening
Zootopia 2 leads the week of March 9-15 with its streaming premiere, while Melania has a modest debut.
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:36 AM
Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Heres what that looks like
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. At Carnegie Mellon University, the Arm Wrestling […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, April 13, 2026 9:33:30 AM
Disney Promotes April Carretta To EVP of Communications
As part of her expanded duties, Caretta will be the day-to-day communications lead for Dana Walden, who last month took on the newly created role of president and chief creative officer under CEO Josh DAmaro.
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:34 AM
Week Of March 30 Evening News Ratings: NBC & CBS Grow
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TV News Check at Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:04:32 AM
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure
Good morning. The sports media controversy involving The Athletics Dianna Russini came to a stunning conclusion on Tuesday. But first, major news involving The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which was moments away […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 6:33:31 AM
Maryland Legislature Passes Nations First State Advertising Set-Aside For Local Newsrooms
The legislation, backed by bipartisan support, will require state agencies to direct 50% of their advertising budgets to eligible local news outlets and mandate public reporting of their ad spending.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:04:13 AM
Two local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
Local TV giant Nexstar's $6.2 deal to acquire rival Tegna won speedy approval from Trump administration regulators. But it faces togh challenge from a pair of anti-trust lawsuits.
NPR News at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:00:00 AM
NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts
The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the networks long-term strategy.
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 1:04:44 PM
What we learned from a failed Nota News experiment
Last fall, Nota launched a small-scale experiment: 11 hyperlocal news sites in counties with limited local coverage. We were not marketing the sites to readers, but they were publicly accessible. […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:06:27 PM
NBC News Now To Take Over Former MSNBC Home, 30 Rocks Studio 3A
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TV News Check at Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:13:15 PM
An Open Letter To FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
An open letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, by Robert Corn-Revere, who served as chief counsel to former FCC Chairman James H. Quello. He is currently chief counsel for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
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TV News Check at Friday, April 17, 2026 1:04:42 PM
Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press
So, do you still think CBS News is feeling good about inviting Pete Hegseth to sit at their table at the upcoming White House Correspondents Association? The decision to invite […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, April 17, 2026 7:04:33 AM