Newsmax and Supercanal, a Leading Dominican Republic Broadcaster, Sign Distribution Agreement
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Supercanal, one of the largest Caribbean independently owned broadcasters, to broadcast the Newsmax channel to three million Dominican Republic TV households. The partnership will utilize AI technology for live Spanish dubbing, making the channel accessible across Latin America.
The channel will be available on channel 33.1 in the Dominican Republic, marking a significant expansion of Newsmax's Caribbean market presence. The agreement leverages neutral Spanish translations to enhance accessibility for viewers across the region, providing real-time translations of breaking news.
This partnership represents Newsmax's growing global presence, as the network now has distribution or licensing partnerships in over 100 countries across five continents.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha firmato un accordo di distribuzione pluriennale con Supercanal, uno dei maggiori broadcaster indipendenti dei Caraibi, per trasmettere il canale Newsmax a tre milioni di famiglie televisive nella Repubblica Dominicana. La partnership utilizzerà la tecnologia AI per il doppiaggio in spagnolo in diretta, rendendo il canale accessibile in tutta l'America Latina.
Il canale sarà disponibile sul canale 33.1 nella Repubblica Dominicana, segnando un'importante espansione della presenza di Newsmax nel mercato caraibico. L'accordo sfrutta traduzioni in spagnolo neutro per migliorare l'accessibilità agli spettatori della regione, offrendo traduzioni in tempo reale delle notizie dell'ultima ora.
Questa collaborazione rappresenta la crescente presenza globale di Newsmax, che ora ha accordi di distribuzione o licenza in oltre 100 paesi distribuiti su cinque continenti.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha firmado un acuerdo de distribución plurianual con Supercanal, uno de los mayores emisores independientes del Caribe, para transmitir el canal Newsmax a tres millones de hogares televisivos en la República Dominicana. La asociación utilizará tecnología de IA para el doblaje en vivo al español, haciendo que el canal sea accesible en toda América Latina.
El canal estará disponible en el canal 33.1 en la República Dominicana, marcando una expansión significativa de la presencia de Newsmax en el mercado caribeño. El acuerdo aprovecha traducciones en español neutro para mejorar la accesibilidad para los espectadores de la región, proporcionando traducciones en tiempo real de noticias de última hora.
Esta asociación representa la creciente presencia global de Newsmax, que ahora cuenta con acuerdos de distribución o licencias en más de 100 países en cinco continentes.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX)는 카리브해에서 독립적으로 운영되는 최대 방송사 중 하나인 Supercanal과 다년간의 배급 계약을 체결하여 도미니카공화국의 300만 가구에 Newsmax 채널을 방송하게 되었습니다. 이 파트너십은 실시간 스페인어 더빙을 위한 AI 기술을 활용하여 라틴 아메리카 전역에서 채널 접근성을 높일 예정입니다.
이 채널은 도미니카공화국에서 채널 33.1을 통해 시청할 수 있으며, Newsmax의 카리브해 시장 확장에 중요한 이정표가 됩니다. 계약은 중립적인 스페인어 번역을 활용하여 지역 시청자들이 실시간 속보를 더욱 쉽게 접할 수 있도록 지원합니다.
이번 파트너십은 Newsmax가 현재 5개 대륙 100개국 이상에서 배급 또는 라이선스 파트너십을 보유하며 글로벌 입지를 확장하고 있음을 보여줍니다.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) a signé un accord de distribution pluriannuel avec Supercanal, l’un des plus grands diffuseurs indépendants des Caraïbes, pour diffuser la chaîne Newsmax à trois millions de foyers télévisés en République dominicaine. Ce partenariat utilisera la technologie IA pour le doublage en espagnol en direct, rendant la chaîne accessible dans toute l’Amérique latine.
La chaîne sera disponible sur le canal 33.1 en République dominicaine, marquant une expansion significative de la présence de Newsmax sur le marché caribéen. L’accord mise sur des traductions en espagnol neutre afin d’améliorer l’accessibilité pour les téléspectateurs de la région, offrant des traductions en temps réel des informations de dernière minute.
Ce partenariat illustre la présence mondiale croissante de Newsmax, qui dispose désormais de partenariats de distribution ou de licence dans plus de 100 pays répartis sur cinq continents.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) hat eine mehrjährige Vertriebsvereinbarung mit Supercanal, einem der größten unabhängigen Rundfunkanstalten der Karibik, unterzeichnet, um den Newsmax-Kanal in drei Millionen Haushalten der Dominikanischen Republik auszustrahlen. Die Partnerschaft nutzt KI-Technologie für Live-Spanisch-Dubbing, wodurch der Kanal in ganz Lateinamerika zugänglich wird.
Der Kanal wird in der Dominikanischen Republik auf Kanal 33.1 verfügbar sein und markiert eine bedeutende Erweiterung der Präsenz von Newsmax im karibischen Markt. Die Vereinbarung nutzt neutrales Spanisch für Übersetzungen, um die Zugänglichkeit für Zuschauer in der Region zu verbessern und Echtzeitübersetzungen von aktuellen Nachrichten zu bieten.
Diese Partnerschaft steht für die wachsende globale Präsenz von Newsmax, das nun Vertriebs- oder Lizenzpartnerschaften in über 100 Ländern auf fünf Kontinenten hat.
- Expansion into 3 million new TV households in Dominican Republic
- Multi-year license agreement securing long-term revenue stream
- Implementation of cost-efficient AI dubbing technology
- Growing global presence with partnerships in over 100 countries
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Newsmax expands to 3M Dominican households using AI dubbing technology, advancing its stated goal of becoming a global news brand.
Newsmax's multi-year distribution agreement with Supercanal adds 3 million Dominican Republic TV households to its international reach. The partnership features AI-powered live Spanish dubbing, which represents a technological approach to the language barrier challenge that typically complicates international media expansion. This technology implementation could potentially reduce localization costs compared to traditional dubbing methods.
The Dominican Republic deal appears to be one component of Newsmax's broader international strategy, with the article noting the company now has "partnerships for distribution or licensing in over 100 countries across five continents." This systematic approach to global expansion suggests a deliberate strategy to transform from a U.S.-focused network to an international news brand.
While financial terms remain undisclosed, distribution agreements in the media industry typically generate revenue through licensing fees based on subscriber numbers. The strategic value may extend beyond direct revenue, potentially creating cross-border advertising opportunities that leverage Newsmax's growing global footprint.
The mention of the "large Dominican immigrant population in the U.S." indicates Newsmax is targeting markets with natural audience synergies to its core U.S. business. This approach may help maximize content investment efficiency by serving multiple connected markets with similar programming.
Newsmax's technology-enabled expansion to Dominican Republic demonstrates a scalable approach to building global media presence beyond traditional markets.
The Supercanal partnership illustrates Newsmax's methodical approach to international expansion, utilizing technology to overcome traditional barriers to entry. By implementing AI for Spanish dubbing using "neutral Spanish," Newsmax addresses both cost and localization challenges that typically complicate news network globalization efforts.
The Dominican Republic represents a strategic choice for Latin American market development, characterized by strong U.S. ties and demographic connections through its immigrant population in the United States. This creates potential content relevance across both markets.
From a business development perspective, the multi-year structure signals commitment to sustained market cultivation rather than experimental entry. The technological approach creates a potentially replicable model for efficient expansion into other Spanish-speaking markets, which could accelerate Newsmax's broader Latin American penetration if successful.
The announcement positions this agreement within Newsmax's stated aspiration of "becoming a global news brand," with the Dominican Republic expansion representing one piece of a larger international distribution strategy now spanning over 100 countries. While the immediate financial impact of this single market expansion is likely modest relative to Newsmax's overall operations, it demonstrates consistent execution of the company's stated global growth strategy.
Deal Expands Newsmax's Footprint in the Caribbean Market
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company"), through its subsidiary Newsmax Broadcasting, today announced that the Company has signed with Supercanal, one of the largest Caribbean independently owned broadcasters, to broadcast the Newsmax channel to three million Dominican Republic TV households.
The multi-year license deal will use groundbreaking AI to live dub Newsmax in Spanish, efficiently scaling the network's reach globally.
Newsmax now offers its popular U.S. channel in Latin America using neutral Spanish to enhance accessibility for viewers across the region, helping them stay informed with accurate, real-time translations of breaking news.
"Newsmax is excited about its partnership with Supercanal, who are committed to advancing innovative technology to expand access to trusted journalism," Andy Biggers, Newsmax's SVP of Distribution, said.
Biggers added, "Newsmax saw this agreement as both an opportunity to join with an innovative leader in the Dominican Republic, but also to strengthen America's ties with the country's people.
"The U.S. and the Dominican Republic have a long history of close political, economic, and social ties, and there is a large Dominican immigrant population in the U.S. Newsmax's entrance into the D.R. will strengthen ties between two democracies."
Marcos Jorge, Executive VP of Supercanal, said, "We are pleased to make Newsmax widely available in the Dominican Republic. Newsmax is a rising and respected news brand that will resonate in the Dominican Republic, especially with the content available in Spanish."
Newsmax will be available on channel 33.1 in the Dominican Republic.
Newsmax is fast becoming a global news brand, with the network having partnerships for distribution or licensing in over 100 countries across five continents.
About Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation's leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major cable and satellite systems. Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."
For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Media, Inc.
About Groupo Supercanal
Groupo Supercanal are one of the largest Caribbean independently owned, fully equipped global media broadcasting, production and post-production companies specializing in international and ethnic media. Supercanal is a general entertainment channel designed especially for Dominican and Puerto Rican audiences. Programming includes game shows, soaps, movies, reality shows, music and news. Supercanal also operates an international feed, Supercanal Caribe, seen on cable and satellite systems in El Salvador, Curaçao and the United States.
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