And the new MS moniker could also cause some confusion with an emerging digital product tied to NBC News. NBC News Now is an ad-supported streaming service that has gradually expanded its hours and features shows led not only by “NBC Nightly News” anchor Tom Llamas, but also Hallie Jackson and Gadi Schwartz.

MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW (short for My Source for News Opinion and the World). MSNBC will have a new name as it seeks to carve out an identity that will have it competing for scoops and news with current corporate sibling NBC News following the spin-off of the bulk… pic.twitter.com/3QOvpP8ZBL

MSNBC will change name to MS NOW as parent company Comcast plans to separate it from NBCUniversal. The name, which stands for My Source for News Opinion and the World, will take effect later this year,