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FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television service, has expanded its distribution to DIRECTV. Available on channel 363 for DIRECTV customers with the Entertainment package or higher, this move significantly increases FOX Weather's reach. The service, launched in October 2021, has rapidly grown its distribution network, now including major platforms like Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, and YouTube TV.

FOX Weather offers 24/7 weather coverage with a team of 120 meteorologists, providing local, regional, and national reporting. The service utilizes advanced technology, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, to deliver comprehensive weather forecasting. It's accessible through various platforms, including its website, mobile apps, and connected TVs.

FOX Nation is launching a new five-episode docuseries, 'Truths with Vivek Ramaswamy', premiering on September 22, 2024. The series, hosted by former Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, will explore conservative perspectives on various topics including American national identity, international conflicts, and religion. A condensed version will air on FOX News Channel at 10 PM/ET on the same day.

Additionally, FOX Nation will release 'Just Ask: Vivek Ramaswamy' on September 20, a one-hour forum moderated by Pete Hegseth where Ramaswamy answers audience questions. The series aims to present a positive alternative to the left's vision for the future and discuss what conservatives stand for beyond being anti-woke, anti-globalist, and anti-big government.

FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television weather service, has appointed Jason Hermes as vice president of advertising sales and partnerships. Hermes, previously vice president of content marketing sales at The Weather Channel, will report to Dan Realson, senior vice president for FOX News Digital sales.

Hermes brings nearly three decades of experience in the advertising industry, having held positions at NBC News, NBCUniversal Media, Turner Media, and AMC Networks. At The Weather Channel, he drove new revenue streams and brand partnerships. His appointment aims to drive monetization and operations across FOX Weather's growing platform, which has become the fastest-growing weather service in the country in just three years.

OutKick, a national multimedia sports platform owned by FOX , reported strong growth in July 2024. The platform achieved 25 million multiplatform views (up 8% from June) and 24 million multiplatform minutes (up 15% from June). Year-over-year, OutKick saw a 6% increase in multiplatform views and reached 8.2 million unique visitors. On social media, OutKick garnered 891k social actions and 11.2 million video views across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram. The growth coincides with the launch of Ricky Cobb's new daily show on OutKick.com, featuring celebrity interviews and unique content at the intersection of sports, culture, and news.

FOX News Digital achieved its best month since January 2021 in July 2024, leading as the top news brand with 3.9 billion multiplatform minutes and 1.9 billion multiplatform views. The platform saw double-digit growth across all key performance indicators compared to the previous month and year. FOX News was the most engaged brand on social media with 42 million total interactions, a 39% year-over-year increase. FOXBusiness.com outperformed CNN Business and Bloomberg.com in multiplatform views. Compared to major competitors CNN.com and NYTimes.com, FOX News Digital showed significant growth in total views, minutes, and unique visitors.

FOX News Media has promoted Trey Yingst to chief foreign correspondent, announced by CEO Suzanne Scott. Yingst will continue to provide global coverage of international events. Additionally, he will author 'Black Saturday' for FOX News Books, set to publish on October 1st, 2024. The book offers a firsthand account of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza.

Yingst, based in Jerusalem, was the first U.S. reporter on the scene during the Hamas attacks on Israel and continues to lead FNC's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. He has also reported on major global events, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Throughout his career, Yingst has interviewed key international figures and broken numerous stories from conflict zones.

OutKick, a national multimedia sports platform owned by FOX , has announced the launch of The Ricky Cobb Show on August 12th. The 90-minute daily show, hosted by Ricky Cobb of @Super70sSports fame, will air live at 11 AM/ET. The show aims to blend Cobb's humor and extensive knowledge of sports and culture, featuring interviews with notable figures and signature segments.

Gary Schreier, OutKick's Senior VP and Managing Editor, expressed excitement about introducing Cobb's engaging personality to the OutKick audience. Cobb himself views the show as an opportunity to expand his reach beyond X (formerly Twitter) and spark engaging discussions. The Ricky Cobb Show will be available on OutKick.com, OutKick's social channels, and major podcast platforms, potentially reaching tens of millions of fans monthly.

FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television weather service, has made two significant hires. Mike Seidel, a veteran meteorologist with over 30 years of experience at The Weather Channel, has joined as a meteorologist and storm specialist. Additionally, Ari Sarsalari, formerly of The Weather Channel App, has also joined the FOX Weather team.

Seidel, known for covering major weather events including numerous hurricanes, tropical storms, and sporting events, made his FOX Weather debut covering Hurricane Debby. His extensive experience, including over 25,000 live shots, is expected to be invaluable as FOX Weather continues to grow. Sarsalari brings nearly a decade of experience from The Weather Channel App.

FOX Weather, available through various platforms including foxweather.com, mobile apps, and connected TVs, offers comprehensive weather coverage with a team of 120 meteorologists and innovative forecasting approaches.

FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather platform, has expanded its distribution to include Pluto TV effective August 1st. This expansion comes during an unprecedented hurricane season, making FOX Weather's premium live weather news service available to Pluto TV users through its News and Opinion section or via search.

Since its launch in October 2021, FOX Weather has significantly increased its distribution partners, including major platforms like Samsung TV Plus, Verizon Fios, The Roku Channel, and Amazon News. The service is also available via simulcast on FOX Business Network and FOX Television Station Diginets in top markets.

FOX Weather offers 24/7 coverage with a team of 120 meteorologists, providing local, regional, and national reporting, as well as innovative forecasting tools like an immersive mobile 3D radar.