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14 hours ago
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Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World
In addition to MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel will merge into a new USA Sports brand and CNBC will change its logo but retain its name Versant is rebranding MSNBC and changing the logos of other networks in its portfolio as it looks to distinguish itself from NBCUniversal ahead of its separation from Comcast by the end of this year. 'The peacock is synonymous with NBCUniversal, and it is a symbol they have decided to keep within the NBCU family,' Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said in a Monday memo to staff outlining the changes. 'This gives us the opportunity to chart our own path forward, create distinct brand identities and establish an independent news organization following the spin.' More from TheWrap Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Set Massive Texas Production Hub in Fort Worth Brands Are Buying Their Way Into Writers' Rooms Starz Posts Q2 Loss of $43 Million, Sheds 410,000 U.S. Subscribers In addition to getting a new logo, MSNBC is rebranding to My Source for News, Opinion and the World (MS NOW) as it continues to untether itself from NBC, build out its own news operation and enter its 30th year of operation. 'I know this announcement will be met with questions, and I want to acknowledge that for many of you who have spent years or decades here, it is hard to imagine the network by any other name. This was not a decision that was made quickly or without significant debate,' MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler said in a separate memo to staff. 'During this time of transition, NBCUniversal decided that our brands require a new, separate identity. This decision now allows us to set our own course and assert our independence as we continue to build our own modern newsgathering operation.' Kutler also said the network will make a 'significant investment' in a broad-based marketing campaign as part of the rebrand, with more details to come during an all-hands meeting with employees next week. She also emphasized that MSNBC has and will not change its editorial direction under MS NOW. 'The future of our success is not tied to remaining within the NBC family and using the peacock as part of our identity,' Kutler added. 'Our commitment to our work and our audiences will not waiver from what the brand promise has been for three decades.' CNBC will retain the acronym 'Consumer News and Business Channel' but will unveil a new logo without the peacock that will 'look back at its history and nod to the deep expertise of the network,' per Lazarus. The name is staying the same due to several long-term licensing agreements with partners around the world where it's contractually committed to use it. Meanwhile, USA Network and Golf Channel will come together under a new brand — USA Sports — with new logos in the coming weeks that will honor the former's legacy in sports and entertainment and the latter's 30-plus year history as TV's home for golf. The entertainment brands in the Versant portfolio will remain unchanged, though Lazarus said they would continue to 'evolve alongside their audiences and remain a vital part of everyday life.' Additionally, SportsEngine, which provides technology serving thousands of youth sports organizations and more, will also redesign its logo without the peacock. 'Regardless of the iconography, each of our businesses will remain true to their charge. Versant is the house for our brands, each of which already succeeds on their own and will continue to do so by creating deeper connections with our audiences and identifying opportunities for growth,' Lazarus concluded. 'Thank you for all you do and continue to do as we shape this bold new direction together.' The post Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World
In addition to MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel will merge into a new USA Sports brand and CNBC will change its logo but retain its name Versant is rebranding MSNBC and changing the logos of other networks in its portfolio as it looks to distinguish itself from NBCUniversal ahead of its separation from Comcast by the end of this year. 'The peacock is synonymous with NBCUniversal, and it is a symbol they have decided to keep within the NBCU family,' Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said in a Monday memo to staff outlining the changes. 'This gives us the opportunity to chart our own path forward, create distinct brand identities and establish an independent news organization following the spin.' More from TheWrap Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Set Massive Texas Production Hub in Fort Worth Brands Are Buying Their Way Into Writers' Rooms Starz Posts Q2 Loss of $43 Million, Sheds 410,000 U.S. Subscribers In addition to getting a new logo, MSNBC is rebranding to My Source for News, Opinion and the World (MS NOW) as it continues to untether itself from NBC, build out its own news operation and enter its 30th year of operation. 'I know this announcement will be met with questions, and I want to acknowledge that for many of you who have spent years or decades here, it is hard to imagine the network by any other name. This was not a decision that was made quickly or without significant debate,' MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler said in a separate memo to staff. 'During this time of transition, NBCUniversal decided that our brands require a new, separate identity. This decision now allows us to set our own course and assert our independence as we continue to build our own modern newsgathering operation.' Kutler also said the network will make a 'significant investment' in a broad-based marketing campaign as part of the rebrand, with more details to come during an all-hands meeting with employees next week. She also emphasized that MSNBC has and will not change its editorial direction under MS NOW. 'The future of our success is not tied to remaining within the NBC family and using the peacock as part of our identity,' Kutler added. 'Our commitment to our work and our audiences will not waiver from what the brand promise has been for three decades.' CNBC will retain the acronym 'Consumer News and Business Channel' but will unveil a new logo without the peacock that will 'look back at its history and nod to the deep expertise of the network,' per Lazarus. The name is staying the same due to several long-term licensing agreements with partners around the world where it's contractually committed to use it. Meanwhile, USA Network and Golf Channel will come together under a new brand — USA Sports — with new logos in the coming weeks that will honor the former's legacy in sports and entertainment and the latter's 30-plus year history as TV's home for golf. The entertainment brands in the Versant portfolio will remain unchanged, though Lazarus said they would continue to 'evolve alongside their audiences and remain a vital part of everyday life.' Additionally, SportsEngine, which provides technology serving thousands of youth sports organizations and more, will also redesign its logo without the peacock. 'Regardless of the iconography, each of our businesses will remain true to their charge. Versant is the house for our brands, each of which already succeeds on their own and will continue to do so by creating deeper connections with our audiences and identifying opportunities for growth,' Lazarus concluded. 'Thank you for all you do and continue to do as we shape this bold new direction together.' The post Versant to Rebrand MSNBC to MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion and the World appeared first on TheWrap. Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Premier League predictions for title contenders, Golden Boot, who gets relegated
The 2025-26 Premier League season is here, and Liverpool returns as the reigning title-holders. Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea rounded out the top four last season. Are there any other clubs that can break into the top four? Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton were relegated. Promoted from the Championship were Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland. What are those clubs' chances of staying up in the Premier League? Last season, Liverpool's Mo Salah won the Golden Boot with 29 goals; Erling Haaland won the Golden Boot in the two seasons prior. Which player is the favorite to be the Premiership's top goal scorer this season? Here are USA TODAY Sports' experts' predictions for the upcoming Premier League season: PREMIER LEAGUE POWER RANKINGS: Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea chasing Liverpool Premier League 2025-26 top four finishers Jason Anderson: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea Jim Reineking: Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea Seth Vertelney: Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City Jesse Yomtov: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Premier League 2025-26 relegated teams Jason Anderson: Burnley, Leeds United, Sunderland Jim Reineking: Burnley, Sunderland, Leeds United Seth Vertelney: Sunderland, Burnley, Brentford Jesse Yomtov: Burnley, Sunderland, Brentford Premier League 2025-26 Golden Boot winner Jason Anderson: Erling Haaland, Manchester City Jim Reineking: Haaland Seth Vertelney: Haaland Jesse Yomtov: Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Premier League 2025-26 predictions
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22-06-2025
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- RNZ News
Sports Chat for 23 June 2025
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USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
This No. 1 pick is ...
This No. 1 pick is ... Good morning!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Allergies are so bad right now. Quick look at Friday's news: Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET. The Vatican is preparing funeral ceremonies for Pope Francis to take place on Saturday. Why is it still so dangerous to have a baby in the US? The official coronation of Cam Ward NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday night the Tennessee Titans selected former University of Miami (Fla.) quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But the draft is a long way from completion – 225 picks yet to be made over Friday and Saturday in Rounds 2 through 7. Recap of Night 1 in Green Bay: With a shortage of stars – particularly a quarterback – the first 32 selections seemingly didn't drive the same level of divisiveness in the discourse around each decision. With a shortage of stars – particularly a quarterback – the first 32 selections seemingly didn't drive the same level of divisiveness in the discourse around each decision. There were some questionable picks : Take Tyler Booker, who went No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys. USA Sports analysts wrote this choice seems like a luxury for a team that has plenty on its to-do list. : Take Tyler Booker, who went No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys. USA Sports analysts wrote this choice seems like a luxury for a team that has plenty on its to-do list. And Shedeur Sanders got skipped: The youngest son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders went undrafted Thursday night. After he said 'under no circumstance, we all know this shouldn't have happened.' Friday is the last day to see Pope Francis lying in state Thousands of faithful will take the last chance on Friday to queue in the streets to see Pope Francis' body dressed in traditional garb and resting in a simple, wooden coffin. Then the Vatican will begin preparations for Saturday's funeral in St. Peter's Square. A procession will transport Pope Francis to his burial site in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major, per the wishes written in his final testament. This is a departure from tradition: Many of Francis' predecessors have been laid to rest in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica. Here's how to livestream Saturday's ceremony and who's attending (including President Donald Trump). More news to know now What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. Exclusive: Memo reveals Tren de Aragua deportation plan Trump administration officials directed law enforcement nationwide to pursue suspected gang members into their homes, in some cases without any sort of warrant, according to a copy of the directive exclusively obtained by USA TODAY. The directive, issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi March 14, provides the first public view of the specific implementation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act invoked to deport migrants accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. For weeks, news organizations, members of Congress, the courts and advocates have pressed the administration to provide operational details and evidence to support its claims these men are Tren de Aragua members, a newly designated foreign terrorist organization. Luigi Mangione to be arraigned on federal charges Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to be arraigned on federal charges Friday. The hearing will be the first since Mangione became eligible for the death penalty after a grand jury indicted him on a charge of murder through the use of a firearm as well as stalking and a firearms offense. The Justice Department has publicly called for prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione. In response, Mangione's attorneys filed a motion requesting the judge to take capital punishment off the table. Today's talkers Why is it still so dangerous to have a baby in the US? Matthew Okula raced up the stairs toward the ICU and watched through the room's glass window as doctors performed chest compressions on his wife, 33-year-old Hailey Okula, who had just given birth to their son. Not long after, Hailey died from a rare complication known as amniotic fluid embolism, or AFE. The unfathomable loss last month followed a two-year fertility journey that included in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Okula is one among hundreds of women in the U.S. who die each year during or soon after pregnancy. While technology has progressed enough to help women grow their families despite older age and fertility issues, the U.S. healthcare system hasn't kept the same pace in protecting women once they're pregnant. Photo of the day: That's a look Fashion icons, including singer Chappell Roan, dazzled on the red carpet for the Daily Front Row's 2025 Fashion Los Angeles awards Thursday night. Attendees boasted elegant, over-the-top and downright stunning looks.
