ABC tries for a head start over rivals on midterm coverage
6 years, 5 months ago

ABC tries for a head start over rivals on midterm coverage

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — ABC News says that it is treating midterm election night coverage as if it were a presidential year, promising Wednesday to get a one-hour jump on its broadcast rivals by devoting the entire prime-time schedule on Nov. 6 to reporting results. While cable news networks will undoubtedly be on the story all day, both CBS News and NBC News previously announced that their continuous election-night coverage would begin at 9 p.m. “It’s something I’m thrilled about,” Stephanopoulos said. “I’m hopeful that this will be the most complete coverage that we have ever done.” ABC’s election night will include a larger role for Nate Silver and his FiveThirtyEight blog. “People who worked on television thought that, too.” The lesson of 2016 must be communicated on election night, that 85 percent is not 100 percent and probabilities are not certainties, Stephanopoulos said. CBS News is expecting a long night for its morning crew: its four-person “CBS This Morning” anchor team will all join with evening news Jeff Glor in leading that network’s coverage.

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Back to work: Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC five nights a week for early Trump days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Back to work: Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC five nights a week for early Trump days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The network announced on Monday that Maddow will lead …

Rachel Maddow returns to MSNBC five nights a week for Trump’s first 100 days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow returns to MSNBC five nights a week for Trump’s first 100 days

CNN  

New York CNN — Rachel Maddow is returning to the anchor chair five nights a week. The MSNBC prime time star is expanding her on-air presence for the first 100 days of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, the network announced Monday, injecting what may be a much-needed ratings boost into the progressive outlet’s lineup. “The moment we’re in requires us to …

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Nielsen company said that 42.3 million people watched …

Election night ratings reveal which network came out on top
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Election night ratings reveal which network came out on top

The Independent  

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Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News

Associated Press  

Four years ago, Fox News precipitated an internal crisis with a bold election night call that President Joe Biden would beat Donald Trump in the crucial state of Arizona. Fox News wasn’t the first network early on Wednesday to declare Trump had sealed his victory over Kamala Harris — upstart NewsNation, conservative rival Newsmax and Scripps Networks led the way …

Brian Williams held our hand, giving us a way to check out from cable news – and the election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Brian Williams held our hand, giving us a way to check out from cable news – and the election

Salon  

For a little while on Tuesday evening “Election Night with Brian Williams” was the breaking political news equivalent of a meditation app. The ragtag crew at “Election Night” was keeping an eye on everything for us – meaning, Williams received updates from other networks’ decision desks on his phone. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki Kornacki had an entire …

CNN election night: How holograms, the Magic Wall, and will.i.am changed broadcast history forever.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CNN election night: How holograms, the Magic Wall, and will.i.am changed broadcast history forever.

Slate  

CNN’s presidential election coverage in 2008 continues to be etched in the collective memories of millions of Americans. While the moment Obama took the stage at Chicago’s Grant Park to deliver his acceptance speech might be the photo that the history books use to commemorate the event, viewers at home may still have the searing visuals of correspondent Jessica Yellin …

How and where to watch the 2024 election (and Steve Kornacki)
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How and where to watch the 2024 election (and Steve Kornacki)

Salon  

The clock is counting down the hours until the highly anticipated results of the 2024 presidential election are revealed. Down below is how and where to watch election coverage on Tuesday: ABC News, Disney+ and Hulu The broadcaster ABC will be a home for 24/7 election coverage on network television and through the live stream ABC News Live and streamers …

Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week

LA Times  

TV news operations are preparing for uncharted territory when ballot counting begins Tuesday night in the tight 2024 race between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. “If the polls are accurate, we’re in for a real doozy,” said Chris Stirewalt, political editor for cable network NewsNation and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington think …

USA VOTES: All day coverage on the ABC
5 months ago

USA VOTES: All day coverage on the ABC

ABC  

Who will win the race for the White House? The ABC’s unrivalled team of political experts will lead uninterrupted live coverage keeping audiences fully across this historic event throughout the day and night on television, radio and online. 2100 – 2400 : ABC News Channel continues special coverage as the US wakes on the day after the election, with Girish …

ABC News steps into the spotlight with high stakes Trump-Harris debate
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ABC News steps into the spotlight with high stakes Trump-Harris debate

CNN  

New York CNN — As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the stage Tuesday night in Philadelphia in their first face-to-face meeting, the spotlight will also shine on the host of the debate: ABC News. “ABC is the worst network in terms of fairness,” Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity last week. “They’re very nasty, and …

Opinion: Is NBC Becoming Fox News Lite?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Is NBC Becoming Fox News Lite?

Huff Post  

I don’t know who the next president will be, but it appears some of the media’s most powerful executives have a hunch and are acquiescing accordingly. According to the network, there was no political motivation behind the move — sharing via a statement that “given the gravity and complexity of this unfolding story,” it would be best to have “one …

‘Very disappointed’ Morning Joe hosts slam their own network for pulling show off air after Trump shooting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very disappointed’ Morning Joe hosts slam their own network for pulling show off air after Trump shooting

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We were told in no uncertain terms that on Sunday evening that there was …

Inside the fallout at ABC News over George Stephanopoulos’ comments on Biden
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the fallout at ABC News over George Stephanopoulos’ comments on Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Debra OConnell, the network’s news division head, was said to be so “furious” with …

Trump lashes out at ABC News George Stephanopolous ahead of Biden’s make-or-break interview
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump lashes out at ABC News George Stephanopolous ahead of Biden’s make-or-break interview

The Independent  

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Trump’s live appearances pose a riddle that news executives still haven’t solved
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump’s live appearances pose a riddle that news executives still haven’t solved

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Even as Donald Trump seeks his third straight Republican presidential nomination, his live appearances still present an unsolved riddle for many news outlets: How do you cover him? The question hung in the air as CNN, MSNBC and some streaming outlets started — then stopped — showing Trump’s speech following Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. MSNBC pointedly opted …

MSNBC shuffling weekend schedule, debuting new morning ensemble, heading into election year
1 year, 4 months ago

MSNBC shuffling weekend schedule, debuting new morning ensemble, heading into election year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MSNBC will shuffle its weekend …

CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour
1 year, 7 months ago

CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CNN is emphasizing homegrown stars and reporting chops in a schedule reboot that gives weeknight shows to Abby Phillip and Laura Coates, along with bringing Christiane Amanpour back onto the domestic network regularly. Phillip, a political reporter, and Coates, the network’s chief legal correspondent, both began at CNN in part-time roles. Since Chris Cuomo was fired in …

CBS News politics maven John Dickerson will have a nightly streaming show
2 years, 6 months ago

CBS News politics maven John Dickerson will have a nightly streaming show

LA Times  

For CBS News political analyst John Dickerson, the future of TV news starts Tuesday. Dickerson has been named host of “CBS News Prime Time,” a daily live program on the Paramount Global unit’s CBS News Streaming platform, a free ad-supported service that supplies news 24 hours a day. Since joining CBS News as an analyst in 2009, Dickerson has gone …

Fox News aside, blanket TV coverage set for Jan. 6 hearing
2 years, 9 months ago

Fox News aside, blanket TV coverage set for Jan. 6 hearing

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Television viewers will find nearly blanket prime-time coverage of a Congressional hearing Thursday on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with the exception of Fox News Channel. Fox News will cover the first in a series of House Select Committee public hearings as “news warrants,” it said in a release, otherwise leaving intact its regular lineup including “Tucker …

US election: Fox News sets election night ratings record as Trump feuds with network over Arizona call
4 years, 4 months ago

US election: Fox News sets election night ratings record as Trump feuds with network over Arizona call

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News won the …

TV news coverage is cautious as election night turns into a weeklong epic
4 years, 4 months ago

TV news coverage is cautious as election night turns into a weeklong epic

LA Times  

Arnon Mishkin, head of the Fox News decision desk, went on camera to explain his early call of Arizona for Joe Biden. Many states were categorized as “too close to call” or “too early to call.” At the start of ABC News’ coverage, chief anchor George Stephanopoulos attempted to prepare viewers by telling them the wait for the results should …

Networks line up election law experts for vote coverage
4 years, 5 months ago

Networks line up election law experts for vote coverage

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Television networks are adding experts in election law to their election night coverage teams so they’re prepared to explain legal challenges or irregularities that may come up during the vote. “If the country is going to war, you want an admiral or general to help you figure out what is going on,” said David Bohrman, executive producer …

Trump loses to Biden in town hall TV ratings war despite being shown on two more networks
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump loses to Biden in town hall TV ratings war despite being shown on two more networks

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has lost …

Jimmy Kimmel doubles down on criticism of Trump town hall: ‘NBC pulled a very sneaky move’
4 years, 5 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel doubles down on criticism of Trump town hall: ‘NBC pulled a very sneaky move’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel has doubled down on its criticism of NBC after …

Trump and Biden town halls: What time do they end, channel and how to watch rival election events
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump and Biden town halls: What time do they end, channel and how to watch rival election events

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump and …

CBS News rebuilds MTV’s old ‘TRL’ studio for election night
4 years, 5 months ago

CBS News rebuilds MTV’s old ‘TRL’ studio for election night

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Watch out for Britney Spears and the Jonas Bros.: CBS News is building a new high-tech election night set in the Times Square studio where MTV’s “Total Request Live” ruled the music world two decades ago. Norah O’Donnell will anchor her first presidential election night, joined on the set by Gayle King, Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson and …

Trump's town hall is just another ratings ploy, which NBC happily obliges
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump's town hall is just another ratings ploy, which NBC happily obliges

Salon  

Never forget that when it comes to the phrase "news business" the word that carries the most weight is "business." Speaking of which – and not coincidentally – avid fans of "The Apprentice" in its heyday may recall Donald Trump's second-favorite catchphrase, after "you're fired", was some variation of, "It's nothing personal, it's just business." For years now NBC has …

NBC is rewarding Trump’s debate cowardice (opinion)
4 years, 5 months ago

NBC is rewarding Trump’s debate cowardice (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book “OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind.” Follow her on Twitter. After the cancellation, Biden made his own arrangements — on the same day the canceled debate would have occurred — for a town hall with ABC, which announced the event …

Trump's Town Hall On NBC To Overlap With Biden's On ABC
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump's Town Hall On NBC To Overlap With Biden's On ABC

NPR  

Trump's Town Hall On NBC To Overlap With Biden's On ABC NBC will host a town hall with President Trump at the same time as Joe Biden's town hall on ABC. AILSA CHANG, HOST: When President Trump pulled out of a second presidential debate scheduled for tomorrow night over demands he participate virtually, ABC quickly stepped in to fill the …

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing networks to reinvent TV election coverage
4 years, 8 months ago

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing networks to reinvent TV election coverage

LA Times  

In the 72 years that television has covered national elections, there has been one constant on the screen — wall-to-wall people. “It’s all going to look a lot different without us even knowing what different is going to look like,” said Rick Klein, political director for ABC News. “The sweet part is no matter what it looks like, it’s going …

Networks face decision: How long to stick with Trump?
5 years ago

Networks face decision: How long to stick with Trump?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Six television networks began showing President Donald Trump’s briefing on the coronavirus outbreak late Monday, but only Fox News Channel stuck it out to the end nearly two hours later. The cable news networks have given Trump blanket coverage for his briefings, but CNN cut away Monday at around 7:20 p.m. MSNBC followed within five minutes. Otherwise …

Pelley out, Mason temporarily in as CBS evening news anchor
7 years, 10 months ago

Pelley out, Mason temporarily in as CBS evening news anchor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CBS’ effort to brand itself as the home of hard-edged newscasts has achieved commercial success in the morning, but not so much in the evening — and “CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley paid the price for it with his job. The network announced Wednesday that Pelley will return full time to “60 Minutes,” the flagship newsmagazine …

Cable’s top morning show ‘Fox & Friends’ gets a ratings bump from its biggest fan, President Trump
8 years ago

Cable’s top morning show ‘Fox & Friends’ gets a ratings bump from its biggest fan, President Trump

LA Times  

President Trump is pretty adamant about his disdain for the news media. For four years before he ran for president, Trump called into the Fox News Channel morning show “Fox & Friends” every Monday and was given an unfiltered forum to present his views. As a freewheeling talk show for the conservative Fox News audience, “Fox & Friends” has long …

US election: ABC has you covered as America decides between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
8 years, 4 months ago

US election: ABC has you covered as America decides between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

ABC  

No matter what you're doing as the final hours of the nail-biting US election unfold on Wednesday, there's no reason why you should miss out on following this historic occasion, because ABC has you covered across all platforms. ABC News 24's special all-day election coverage will be streamed live online and from the ABC News 24 Facebook page throughout the …

Donald Trump provides unconventional story for TV coverage of convention
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump provides unconventional story for TV coverage of convention

LA Times  

In 1952, TV manufacturers with such now-forgotten brand names as Philco, Admiral and Westinghouse were the exclusive sponsors of network coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions. “There are always elevated ratings levels on CNN for convention coverage, and one might predict that a Donald Trump convention will be even higher.” All of the cable news channels will be …

NBC defends Trump’s hosting of ‘SNL’ despite cutting ties with controversial candidate
9 years, 2 months ago

NBC defends Trump’s hosting of ‘SNL’ despite cutting ties with controversial candidate

LA Times  

Taran Killam, left, Republican presidential candidate and guest host Donald Trump, center, and Darrell Hammond perform during the monologue on “Saturday Night Live.” NBC executives defended having Donald Trump host “Saturday Night Live” several months after the network said it was breaking all business ties with the real estate mogul because of his divisive comments about immigrants. The high ratings, …

Jay Leno to Fox? Why network affiliates might hold up a deal
12 years ago

Jay Leno to Fox? Why network affiliates might hold up a deal

Salon  

The New York Post reports that its sister company, Fox, may give Jay Leno a new home if and when he's pushed out at NBC's "Tonight Show" -- and it's a familiar story with a different protagonist. In 2010, Conan O'Brien was rumored to be negotiating with Fox for a late-night franchise after his own "Tonight" ouster, but numerous press …

Best US election TV wizardry: CNN gives good graphics
12 years, 4 months ago

Best US election TV wizardry: CNN gives good graphics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Beeb may have had …

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