MSNBC

Rebranded

New York, New York, United States · Founded 1996

1001-5000 employees

Sourced & current · updated Oct 26, 2026

MSNBC was an American cable news network, launched in 1996 as a Microsoft–NBC joint venture and later owned by NBCUniversal. It was renamed MS NOW on November 15, 2025, and has been part of Versant Media Group since January 2, 2026.

Where they sit

Video Advertising Platform

Major U.S. cable news network, now operating as MS NOW under Versant Media Group, competing with CNN and Fox News for progressive-leaning news audiences and associated advertising revenue

Ownership

Parent: Versant Media Group

Competitors

CNN