Category: News and News Media

Murdoch’s Outlets, Including Fox News, Extend Criticism of Trump

The New York Times – Business:
For a second consecutive day, the recriminations about Republicans’ unexpectedly weak Election Day performance played a prominent role on the pages and over the airwaves of Rupert Murdoch’s media properties.
A rare win for MSNBC over CNN in the election night ratings battle.

The New York Times – Business:
Tuesday’s overall viewership, down sharply from 2018, was the smallest total prime-time audience for a midterm election night since 2014.
Networks Urge Caution on a Chaotic Midterm Night

The New York Times – Business:
“Wait for more votes,” warned CNN’s John King, as wary anchors tried to avoid any predictions that might go awry.
Broadcast networks will give wall-to-wall political coverage, only a recent move for a midterm election.

The New York Times – Business:
Before 2018, TV reporting focused on major Senate and governor races, but now House races are getting detailed coverage.
Wolf Blitzer passes a torch to Jake Tapper for CNN election coverage.

The New York Times – Business:
For the first time since 2004, the veteran broadcaster won’t be the network’s lead anchor announcing general election projections.
How Molly Jong-Fast Tweeted Her Way to Liberal Media Stardom

The New York Times – Business:
She wasn’t a political expert. But her Trump-era angst found a following among Democrats — and even the White House is interested.
Confusion and Frustration Reign as Elon Musk Cuts Half of Twitter’s Staff

The New York Times – Business:
The layoffs hit across many divisions, including the engineering and machine learning units, the teams that manage content moderation, and the sales and advertising departments.
CNBC Cancels Shepard Smith’s Show in Move Away From General News

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Smith joined CNBC in 2020 after leaving his longtime home on Fox News, where he was a reliably nonpartisan presence.
The New York Times Company Adds 180,000 Digital Subscribers

The New York Times – Business:
The Times recorded an adjusted operating profit of $69 million for the third quarter, up from $65 million in the same period last year.
Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems

The New York Times – Business:
The right-wing social network faces two federal investigations and an uncertain financial future. But it has still managed to outpace its rivals.
Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News

The New York Times – Business:
The tweet on Sunday posted an article that made baseless allegations about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
TV Prepares for a Chaotic Midterm Night

The New York Times – Business:
Broadcasters face challenges as they approach the climax of an election season marked by disinformation and distrust.