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MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom

The cable news network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, wants to leverage its massive online and TV audience to create a fan community. First up: letting you chat with Rachel Maddow.

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MS NOW, the rebranded former MSNBC, features anchors such as Chris Hayes, Stephanie Ruhle and Rachel Maddow, drawing both casual viewers and dedicated fans. Network president Rebecca Kutler is planning to convert this broad audience into a fandom‑style community, encouraging viewers across television and online platforms to become paying members of an MS NOW media universe. The initiative aims to deepen engagement by offering a subscription model that unites casual viewers and obsessives under a single, monetized fan experience.

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