MSNBC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | MSNBC (Microsoft-NBC) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
MSNBC stands for MSNBC (Microsoft-NBC), a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
American cable news channel known for progressive opinion programming in prime time, which was renamed MS NOW in November 2025 after it was separated from NBC News. Headquartered in New York City.
Example: The segment aired on MSNBC's evening lineup before the rebrand.
Usage notes
Launched on July 15, 1996, as a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC, which gave the channel its name. Microsoft sold its stake in the cable channel in 2005 and in the website in 2012. MS NOW stands for "My Source for News, Opinion and the World."
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