A new promotional ad from NewsNation has put Fox News in the spotlight, with the upstart cable news network accusing its larger competitor of copying its slogan. 

The controversy stems from a Fox News Super Bowl commercial that prominently featured the phrase “For All America”—

a tagline strikingly similar to NewsNation’s long-standing “News for All Americans.”

NewsNation wasted no time calling out the perceived imitation. In a commercial aired on its network and posted to social media,

NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo highlighted the similarities between the two slogans and directly accused Fox News of lifting the phrase from them.

In the promotional spot, Cuomo sarcastically points out how Fox News’ Super Bowl ad concluded with “For All America” displayed on-screen.

He then remarked, “Sound familiar? Of course it does. They took it from NewsNation!” A graphic appearing alongside Cuomo reinforced the claim, reading “A Tagline So Good.”

The ad also took a jab at Fox News for not featuring any of its high-profile conservative opinion hosts—such as Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters, or Greg Gutfeld—in the Super Bowl commercial.

Instead, Fox’s promo largely focused on its reporting and traditional news coverage. Cuomo, however, was quick to highlight the absence of the network’s biggest personalities, remarking, “Why are none of the main players at Fox in the ad?”

As NewsNation’s ad played, footage of its own top anchors—including Elizabeth Vargas, Leland Vittert, Ashleigh Banfield, and Cuomo himself—flashed on the screen.

The inclusion of Vittert, who previously worked for Fox News before joining NewsNation in 2021, subtly underscored the network’s identity as a growing alternative in the cable news landscape.

A History of the Slogan

NewsNation first introduced its “News for All America” slogan in August 2021 as part of a promotional campaign aimed at distinguishing itself as a centrist news source.

The tagline was later slightly adjusted to “News for All Americans” following the 2024 presidential election, reflecting the network’s desire to build on its growing audience.

Meanwhile, Fox News’ use of “For All America” in its Super Bowl ad has raised eyebrows, given its striking resemblance to NewsNation’s branding.

The timing of the controversy is notable, as media organizations across the industry appear to be gravitating toward similar phrasing.

CNN’s media reporter Oliver Darcy recently pointed out in his Status newsletter that The Washington Post has been experimenting with a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling For All of America.”

Fox News Fires Back

Fox News was quick to respond to the accusation, taking a swipe at NewsNation’s comparatively small viewership. A spokesperson for Fox dismissed the controversy with a sharp remark:

“Just like the rest of the country, we weren’t aware NewsNation even had a tagline, perhaps because we’re not among the 54,000 viewers and 8,000 25-54 year-olds who bother watching.”

The statement was a clear dig at NewsNation’s ratings, which remain significantly lower than Fox News’. Despite NewsNation’s efforts to expand, Fox remains the dominant force in cable news, consistently drawing millions of viewers per night.

In response, a NewsNation spokesperson took a more lighthearted approach, stating, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” The comment suggested that NewsNation saw Fox’s use of a similar slogan as an unintended compliment rather than a direct attack.

The Bigger Picture

The dispute between the two networks highlights the ongoing competition in the cable news industry, particularly among networks seeking to position themselves as alternatives to mainstream options.

NewsNation, owned by Nexstar Media Group, has sought to brand itself as a centrist alternative to the traditionally partisan divides in cable news. Fox News, meanwhile, remains the dominant force in conservative media, though its Super Bowl ad notably downplayed its more opinionated hosts.

While the issue of slogan similarities may seem minor, it reflects a broader trend in the media landscape, where branding and messaging are critical components in attracting audiences.

As cable news networks continue to compete for viewership in an increasingly digital era, every marketing decision—including the choice of a tagline—carries significant weight.

For now, the debate over whether Fox News intentionally borrowed NewsNation’s slogan remains unresolved. However, one thing is clear: NewsNation isn’t backing down from challenging its larger competitor, even if it means taking the fight to the airwaves.