Versant Media

Boys & Girls Clubs of America announces a new two-year national partnership with Versant Media to expand youth storytelling, career exposure, and mentorship across media, sports, and entertainment. This collaboration will connect young people to real-world experiences—from red carpets to behind-the-scenes access—while building critical digital, media, and workforce readiness skills. As Jim Clark, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, shared: 97% of Club teens are on track to graduate, and alumni are 60% more likely to be employed full-time than their peers—outcomes made possible through partnerships like this. “We’re proud to support the next generation,” said Mark Lazarus, CEO of Versant Media . Together, we’re creating pathways to opportunity—and shaping what’s possible for young people nationwide. #AmericaNeedsClubKids #GreatFuturesStartHere #WorkforceReadiness #YouthDevelopment

We're ecstatic to officially announce Boys & Girls Clubs of America as VERSANT's Foundational Partner for National Community Impact Efforts 💙 This partnership marks VERSANT's launch of its enterprise-wide community impact strategy, focused on education, opportunity, empowerment and goodwill. Together, the organizations will elevate youth voices, connect young people to real-world opportunities, and bring visibility to the impact of Clubs in communities across the country. Read More: https://bit.ly/4tI5sct

What does the future of journalism look like? It starts with listening to the voices shaping it. At MS NOW's inaugural Future Correspondents' Brunch, we welcomed journalism students from Howard University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, and American University for an afternoon of conversation, mentorship, and connection with our reporters. Take a closer look at the students who joined us and hear their perspectives on the journalism industry. Their insights underscore the importance of creating spaces where emerging talent can connect, grow, and be heard. Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/4tbJ9uJ https://bit.ly/49djlaf

Meet the honoree. ✨ We’re excited to honor Val Boreland, President of Entertainment at Versant Media where she oversees content strategy, creative development, production, marketing, and acquisitions across a powerful portfolio of brands including E! Entertainment, Oxygen, SYFY, and USA Network. Her leadership continues to shape how audiences discover and engage with entertainment across platforms. Previously, she led content acquisitions at NBCUniversal, securing major titles and deals across broadcast, cable, and streaming, including high-impact franchises and streaming rights that helped define the modern media landscape. A visionary executive with a track record of bringing iconic content to global audiences, Val’s influence continues to drive innovation and growth across the industry. #BCHOF #MediaExcellence #IndustryLeaders #EntertainmentLeadership

Congratulations to MS NOW White House reporter Laura Barrón-López on receiving the 2026 Our Voices Impactful Storytelling Award from Voto Latino. Laura’s reporting continues to elevate critical conversations, amplify underrepresented voices, and deepen our understanding of the issues shaping our world. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding journalism and storytelling.

Investing in the next generation of journalists is essential to the future of the profession. MS NOW hosted the first-ever Future Correspondents Brunch, welcoming journalism students from Howard University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, and American University for a meaningful afternoon of conversation, mentorship, and connection. Students had the opportunity to engage directly with MS NOW’s reporters, gaining firsthand insights into the evolving media landscape while building relationships with professionals currently shaping the field. It was a one-of-a-kind experience designed to inspire, inform, and empower aspiring journalists as they prepare to lead the future of storytelling. MS NOW is proud to support emerging voices and help foster the next generation of journalists.

USA Sports delivered the most-watched match in League One Volleyball (LOVB) history, averaging 163,000 viewers, to cap off our inaugural season of record viewership on USA Network! 🏆🏐 This season: - 7.5 MILLION viewers tuned into USA Network’s LOVB coverage, up 133% vs. 2025 - USA Network aired four of top five most-watched LOVB games EVER - Regular-season 'Game of the Week' viewership was up 164% vs. 2025 linear viewership - Viewership for both 2026 LOVB Finals was up 50% vs. 2025 We can't wait to bring even more LOVB to this incredible fanbase in 2027! Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/dvQiBfZ5

Celebrating our CEO, Mark Lazarus, and President of Entertainment, Val Boreland, on being named CFX 100 Honorees 🏆 Recognizing Mark’s leadership driving VERSANT’s diversification of the company’s revenue streams beyond linear pay TV, and Val’s impact building a high-performing entertainment organization and delivering breakout, chart-topping originals like "The Rainmaker". #CFX100

Fandango was at the center of CinemaCon as the premiere sponsor 🍿🎥 Throughout last week, we connected with fans, cinema operators, and movie lovers-alike to see what this upcoming year in film will look like. So much to look forward to on the big screen!