MS Now, a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Versant Media, was founded in 1996, employs approximately 810 individuals, and reported $950.0M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, MS Now specializes in search, social, and retail media. The company operates as a digital news and commentary platform that delivers real-time breaking news, political analysis, and original reporting. It functions as a centralized hub for current events, covering diverse categories such as the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, culture, science, and sports. MS Now is noted for hosting content from prominent shows and figures like The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, and Nicolle Wallace, providing a multi-format experience through articles, live events, newsletters, and podcasts.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

819

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Search, social, and retail media

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On September 30, 2026, CNN MS NOW and Politico filed for a preliminary injunction to preserve White House press credentials beyond an October 8 deadline, escalating a constitutional clash that adds regulatory risk to media-sector valuations due to prolonged legal uncertainty. This action followed the September 24 return of CNN MS NOW and Politico journalists to the White House, which came after a federal judge’s September 23 ruling deemed President Donald Trump’s ban on the three outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access reinstated. Earlier on September 23, a federal judge had weighed whether to temporarily reinstate White House access to the news outlets that President Donald Trump barred for what he deemed unfavorable coverage of his administration. Also on September 23, CBS Fox News halted coverage of Trump's welcome of Xi, as networks had suspended pool coverage following the ban on CNN MS NOW and Politico, which prompted a First Amendment lawsuit. During this period, Trump dismissed media pushback and launched "TRUMP TV," a 24/7 streaming network, to bypass traditional media.

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