tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Media

All articles tagged with #media

Russini pauses NFL reporting during ongoing review over Vrabel photos
media9 hours ago

Russini pauses NFL reporting during ongoing review over Vrabel photos

Dianna Russini will not report while The Athletic reviews her NFL coverage after photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel were published; an initial review suggested the images lacked context, but new details have prompted a broader review. Russini says the photos were taken out of context, while Vrabel denies any impropriety; The New York Post published the photos, and The Athletic and The New York Times declined to comment; the investigation is ongoing.

via NBC News|
#dianna-russini#investigation#media
Iran Coverage Fuels March Cable News Rating Swings Across Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW
media1 day ago

Iran Coverage Fuels March Cable News Rating Swings Across Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW

March’s news cycle, dominated by President Trump’s war with Iran, boosted cable-news audiences across Fox News, CNN and MS NOW. Fox News led primetime with 2.994 million viewers (up 15% vs February) and totaled 1.897 million for the day (up 10%), with demo gains of 24% in primetime and 17% in total day. CNN climbed to 898,000 in primetime (up 11%) and 638,000 total-day viewers (up 48%), with demo increases of 14% (primetime) and 41% (total day). MS NOW was second in primetime with 1.262 million viewers (up 11%), while primetime demo averaged about 130,000 (down 1%). In total day, MS NOW averaged 757,000 viewers (up 7%) with roughly 80,000 demo viewers (up 1%). Across the board, year-over-year figures also improved, highlighting how Iran- and Trump-focused coverage boosted audience interest.

via Yahoo|
#cnn#fox-news#media
MAGA media fractures widen as Iran war tests Trump loyalty
politics1 day ago

MAGA media fractures widen as Iran war tests Trump loyalty

The MAGA-aligned media ecosystem that has backed Trump is fracturing over his Iran war policy. Prominent figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens clash with Trump's approach, while online personalities such as Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, Alex Jones, and Laura Loomer trade barbs, amplifying infighting at CPAC. A fragile ceasefire and Netanyahu’s influence further complicate the narrative, even as polls show broad Republican backing for the hawkish stance, creating a tense dynamic for GOP messaging ahead of elections.

via CNN|
#cpac#iran#maga
Judge Questions Pentagon’s Press Rules After Blocking Order
politics11 days ago

Judge Questions Pentagon’s Press Rules After Blocking Order

A federal judge grilled the Pentagon over its latest press restrictions during a hearing, following a court order that blocked the policy; the Pentagon curtailed access by shutting the Correspondents’ Corridor and routing reporters to a different escorted area, prompting The New York Times to sue and argue the move violates the First Amendment. The judge gave government lawyers until Tuesday to respond to the Times’ complaints, and had previously ordered NYT Pentagon reporters’ passes reinstated in a March ruling.

via HuffPost|
#first-amendment#judge#media
BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations
media12 days ago

BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations

BBC confirms long-time radio host Scott Mills has left the corporation after allegations about his personal conduct. The Mirror reported Mills was sacked; Mills was taken off air last week and his contract terminated over the weekend, with an internal note describing the decision as sudden. Mills, 53, had recently taken over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and previously presented the Scott Mills Show on Radio 1; he was paid around £360,000 last year. The exit follows a series of recent BBC controversy and leadership shake-ups, including Tim Davie’s upcoming departure and questions about his replacement, potentially Matt Brittin. Mills’ agent did not comment.

via Deadline|
#bbc#breakfast-show#media
Judge Pauses Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger Amid Antitrust Challenges
business13 days ago

Judge Pauses Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger Amid Antitrust Challenges

A federal judge granted a 14-day restraining order blocking Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna amid antitrust lawsuits from DirecTV and eight state attorneys general; a hearing is set for April 7, and concerns persist about higher TV costs, fewer local-news outlets, and reduced competition, despite earlier FCC/DOJ approval and a waiver of ownership limits.

via NBC News|
#antitrust#business#media
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander Exits NBC for MS NOW
media13 days ago

NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander Exits NBC for MS NOW

Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and Saturday co-host of Today, is departing NBC after 22 years to reportedly join MS NOW, citing personal reasons and a desire for better work-life balance after extensive travel. He led major coverage including the Maduro operation and interviews with the Iranian foreign minister and holds Edward R. Murrow and Cronkite awards. NBC has not commented, and Deadline notes the network is overhauling its daytime lineup as NBC News reshapes its newsroom post-split from Comcast.

via Deadline|
#media#ms-now#nbc-news
Peter Alexander exits NBC News to anchor at MS NOW
media13 days ago

Peter Alexander exits NBC News to anchor at MS NOW

NBC News veteran Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News after more than two decades to join MS NOW as anchor and chief national reporter, running a weekday program and breaking-news coverage. He will anchor MS NOW's 11 a.m. hour, succeeding Ana Cabrera as the daytime lineup shifts post-split with NBC News. Alexander is the first NBC journalist to move to MS NOW since the split; his Versant deal also covers potential sports contributions on USA Network and the Golf Channel.

via Los Angeles Times|
#media#media-industry#ms-now
Peter Alexander Leaves NBC News After White House Beat and Weekend Duties
media14 days ago

Peter Alexander Leaves NBC News After White House Beat and Weekend Duties

Peter Alexander, NBC News’ White House correspondent and longtime weekend co-anchor of Today, announced he is leaving NBC News after 15 years covering the White House and juggling weekend duties, citing a desire to be around more for his two young children; NBC will rely on staff to fill his roles on an interim basis, and Alexander did not specify his next destination.

via Variety|
#departure#media#nbc-news
MAGA fury over NBC’s party labeling in Cherfilus-McCormick ethics coverage
media14 days ago

MAGA fury over NBC’s party labeling in Cherfilus-McCormick ethics coverage

Right-wing critics, led by MAGA voices, blasted NBC News for a tweet about Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s 25 ethics charges, arguing the post should have named her party. Cherfilus-McCormick’s case has drawn Democratic resignations calls after a House Ethics subcommittee found violations; NBC’s coverage—while noting her party in the article’s first line—has previously been accused of omitting party labels in similar fraud-related posts, fueling debate about media coverage in politics.

via The Daily Beast|
#ethics#florida#house-democrats
Denver TV Faces a New Era as Nexstar-Tegna Deal Reshapes Local News
media15 days ago

Denver TV Faces a New Era as Nexstar-Tegna Deal Reshapes Local News

Nexstar’s $6.2B acquisition of Tegna has closed, allowing Nexstar to own Denver’s 9News and Fox31 under a waiver that enables three-station ownership; the consolidation is expected to drive newsroom integration and cost-cutting, with fears of significant Denver layoffs and reduced local reporting, while antitrust lawsuits and federal approvals shape the path forward and raise questions about Kyle Clark’s role and community outreach.

via The Colorado Sun|
#9news#denver#media