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Built for scale. Backed by engagement. MS NOW continues to lead with trusted content, loyalty, and momentum. Read more: https://bit.ly/489DsWo

Cast your vote! 🗳️ E! News' Livestream of the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards Nominations has been named as a finalist for the Shorty Awards! 🎉 E! News delivered real-time coverage of the nominations, simulcasting across E! News, E! Entertainment, USA Network, and Critics Choice YouTube channel to a combined audience of over 5.5M subscribers. To learn more about E!'s monumental Livestream and to VOTE, see here: https://shortyw.in/4bZFfOU

Versant has acquired StockStory, an AI-driven financial insights platform, to support CNBC’s digital platform growth. 🚀 This is another step in our strategy to build on the strength of our core brands by expanding into digital platforms and services. By strengthening CNBC’s position in business news and personal finance, we are enhancing how we deliver data-driven insights and deepening engagement with investors. It reflects how we invest with focus, discipline, and a clear path to long-term value creation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Qhj6nW

The stage where the future of women’s golf takes shape⛳️ Emilia Doran and Morgan Pressel are live from Augusta with Golf Channel for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, bringing you closer to this prestigious tournament. We are surrounding the event with comprehensive coverage. From live early-round action to an early look at Augusta National, we are continuing a tradition of coverage since the event’s debut in 2019. Catch all the early action starting today through April 4th on Golf Channel.

USA Sports is adding even more depth to the talent roster for our inaugural coverage of the WNBA this season. 🏀 Joining our previously announced lineup, we're pleased to welcome: - Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings (Game Analyst) - Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw (Studio Analyst) - Miami Heat radio and studio analyst Amy Audibert - Long-time analyst for the Minnesota Lynx Lea B. Olsen - Play-by-play voice for FIBA Carlan Gay This season, USA Sports will present at least 50 WNBA games on USA Network, including coverage of the WNBA Playoffs and WNBA Finals games, led by a distinguished talent roster of WNBA legends and veteran commentators. 🎤 Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/dd3KJbw5

Scaling fandom starts with standout content. Fandango expands two reputable video franchises into podcasts, strengthening fan engagement and cross-platform storytelling. These efforts support VERSANT's strategy to produce premium content and elevate our digital scale. Tune in to the latest episode of Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley where Brie Larson discusses "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and check out Big Ticket’s interview with the cast of "The Drama" on YouTube and wherever you enjoy podcasts. Seen on the Screen https://bit.ly/4lSe4Kk Big Ticket: https://bit.ly/4bNiMES

Congratulations to our colleagues at CNBC for taking home top honors at the SABEW Awards across multiple categories. This notably includes the prestigious General Excellence Award, granted to the newsroom that is doing the best overall work. See more: https://bit.ly/4c6ZbAH

Congratulations to our incredible Features team on earning a 2026 Sports Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Sports Feature - Long Form category for "Ride With Me," the story of Ryan Peake. This feature, which originally aired during Golf Central's "Live From The Open" in July 2025, details Peake's unimaginable journey from prison to The Open Championship and showcases the impactful storytelling efforts that are central to Golf Channel's coverage of the game. Watch the Sports Emmy-nominated feature here >>> https://bit.ly/4rQcomh

VERSANT’S Free TV Networks Adds Prime Video This new distribution deal increases Free TV Networks’ national footprint across the FAST and digital broadcast marketplace. Stream PAM GRIER’S SOUL FLIX on Prime Video now. Read More Here: https://bit.ly/47lJanS

Rapid growth, real traction, and a clear strategy that is resonating with audiences — MS NOW is expanding its impact across digital, social, and audio in a big way.