Fox Corporation reports news around its U.S. news, sports and entertainment media portfolio, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, Tubi Media Group, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations. Updates commonly cover quarterly results, distribution and advertising revenue, cable network programming performance, sports sublicensing and programming-rights costs, and live-event programming across broadcast, cable and streaming.
Company announcements also address Tubi’s free, ad-supported streaming service, ad technology and measurement partnerships, FOX One platform integrations, executive conference appearances and corporate initiatives. Recurring themes include the balance between traditional television distribution, live news and sports, and digital growth led by Tubi.
FOX News Channel's Gutfeld! will broadcast live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee from July 15th to July 18th at 11 PM/ET. The show, hosted by Greg Gutfeld and featuring panelist Kat Timpf and three guests, will include a live studio audience from the Deer District. Gutfeld! has garnered over 2.2 million viewers and is the highest-rated late-night program, surpassing rivals like CBS' The Late Show and NBC's The Tonight Show. The program also leads in key demographics and attracts a politically diverse audience. FOX News Channel remains the top network in basic cable and the most-watched news channel for 22 consecutive years.
FOX Nation will launch a four-part historical docudrama titled “GEORGE: Rise of a Revolutionary” on July 1st. The series, hosted and executive-produced by Kelsey Grammer, will delve into the early life of George Washington. Viewers will witness Washington’s transformation from a young soldier serving the British Crown to a leading figure in America's revolt against British rule. The show combines dramatic reenactments and expert commentary to provide a fresh perspective on this pivotal historical figure. Grammer, known for his roles in “Frasier” and “Cheers,” brings his extensive experience to this project, aiming to portray George Washington's story in a compelling manner. FOX Nation is a streaming service with over 10,000 hours of content, including historical documentaries, launched in 2018. It is recognized among the fastest-growing brands of 2023 by Morning Consult, particularly popular among Gen Z adults.
OutKick has announced that Ricky Cobb, known for his popular @Super70sSports feed, will host a new daily show launching later this summer. Cobb's show will build upon his humor and extensive knowledge of sports and culture. In addition to his own show, Cobb will appear on other OutKick programs such as Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich and OutKick The Morning with Charly Arnolt. OutKick's Senior Vice President, Gary Schreier, expressed excitement about Cobb joining the team, noting that this addition will make OutKick even more engaging and entertaining. Cobb, who has a background as a sociology professor, stated that hosting this show aligns with his passion for entertaining and sparking critical thought. OutKick is a rapidly growing multimedia platform owned by FOX , reaching millions of fans each month through various digital channels.
FOX News Media will present a simulcast of the CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. The coverage will be part of their special programming series, “FOX News Democracy 2024.”
Major FOX News personalities including Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum, Jesse Watters, and Sean Hannity will provide extensive commentary and analysis. The event will be broadcast across multiple FOX platforms including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, and FOX Nation.
Special segments and pre-debate analysis will begin at 7 PM/ET, followed by the debate coverage from 9-11 PM/ET. Post-debate analysis will continue late into the evening and the next day across various FOX News programs and digital platforms.
Additional live content and updates will be available via FOX News Digital, FOX News Mobile App, and social media channels.
OutKick, a national multimedia sports platform owned by FOX , reported a 3% increase in unique visitors in May 2024, reaching 5.5 million. This marks the second highest month-over-month growth compared to its competitors. Additionally, OutKick saw 23 million total multiplatform views and 20 million total multiplatform minutes. The platform also experienced a 6% increase in video views across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, totaling over 11.1 million views. Social actions across Facebook, X, and Instagram exceeded 912,000 in May 2024.
Fox (NASDAQ: FOX) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) have announced an expanded partnership focused on advertising innovations across Fox's portfolio. This collaboration integrates Unified ID 2.0 and OpenPath technologies through the AdRise platform, enhancing addressable inventory precision and direct access to premium inventory. Tubi, part of Fox since 2020, will use these technologies across all Fox brands, including Fox Sports and Fox News Media. This partnership aims to create value for advertisers and advance industry transparency and identity standards. Fox CEO Paul Cheesbrough highlights the importance of this integration for engaging authenticated audiences at scale.
Fox (Nasdaq: FOX) announced the next phase of development for its Verify protocol, an open-source system for content verification and licensing. TIME has joined as the first external publishing partner, using Verify to enhance content authenticity. Originally launched on Polygon's Proof-of-Stake network, Verify will transition to an independent zero-knowledge blockchain built with Polygon's Chain Development Kit (CDK). Over 300,000 pieces of content from FOX have already been signed to the Verify content graph. This protocol aims to bridge media companies and AI platforms, introducing new commercial opportunities. Gelato will assist in implementing the dedicated chain.
FOX News Digital led the news sector in May with 3.2 billion multiplatform minutes and 1.7 billion multiplatform views, showing month-over-month growth according to Comscore. The platform had 100 million unique visitors, and its mobile app reached 5.8 million unique visitors. FOX News also recorded 26.4 million social interactions, maintaining its top position for 117 consecutive months. On YouTube, it garnered 175.3 million video views. FOXBusiness.com saw 177 million multiplatform views, surpassing competitors CNN Business and Bloomberg.com, achieving 9% growth. The business site delivered 255 million multiplatform minutes and 23.3 million unique visitors. On YouTube, FOX Business videos remained the most viewed among business news platforms with 60.6 million views, marking 14% growth.
FOX News Media has promoted Jacqui Heinrich to senior White House correspondent, as announced by President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace. Heinrich, who joined FOX News in 2018, has been covering the White House since 2021 and will continue to cover national and international activities of the President and administration issues. With a track record of significant reporting including the 2023 Iran prisoner swap and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Heinrich has traveled with President Biden to 17 countries. She is also a three-time Emmy-award-winning journalist and serves on the White House Correspondents Association’s board. Heinrich will continue co-hosting FOX News Audio’s FOX News Rundown podcast. FOX News Media, owned by Fox , operates multiple channels and services, reaching nearly 200 million people monthly.
FOX News Media has elevated Peter Doocy to the position of Senior White House Correspondent. This promotion by President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace will see Doocy continue his comprehensive coverage of both domestic and international activities involving the U.S. President and key administrative issues. Wallace expressed high regard for Doocy's dedication to delivering hourly news updates directly from the White House since his initial assignment post-2020 campaign trail. Doocy has a rich history with FOX News, reporting on significant events such as the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His career includes coverage of major political elections since 2009 and hosting FOX Nation and FNC documentaries. FOX News Media, under Fox , operates multiple media platforms and remains the leading cable network for 22 years.