NewsON App Launches on VIZIO Platform
NewsON, a leading local news streaming service, has launched its free app on VIZIO TVs. The ad-supported platform provides access to over 285 trusted TV stations across 135+ markets, covering 90% of the U.S. The service includes live newscasts, on-demand content, and 190+ local stations offering FAST channels. Features include weather forecasts, breaking news, and trending stories through What'sON. The expansion aims to enhance local news accessibility, particularly during critical events like elections and severe weather.
NewsON, un servizio di streaming di notizie locali leader nel settore, ha lanciato la sua app gratuita su VIZIO TVs. La piattaforma supportata da pubblicità offre accesso a oltre 285 stazioni TV affidabili in più di 135 mercati, coprendo il 90% degli Stati Uniti. Il servizio include dirette di telegiornali, contenuti on-demand e oltre 190 stazioni locali che offrono canali FAST. Le funzionalità comprendono previsioni meteorologiche, notizie dell'ultima ora e storie di tendenza tramite What'sON. L'espansione mira a migliorare l'accessibilità delle notizie locali, in particolare durante eventi critici come elezioni e condizioni meteorologiche avverse.
NewsON, un servicio líder de streaming de noticias locales, ha lanzado su aplicación gratuita en VIZIO TVs. La plataforma con soporte publicitario proporciona acceso a más de 285 estaciones de televisión confiables en más de 135 mercados, abarcando el 90% de EE. UU. El servicio incluye noticieros en vivo, contenido bajo demanda y más de 190 estaciones locales que ofrecen canales FAST. Las características incluyen pronósticos meteorológicos, noticias de última hora y historias en tendencia a través de What'sON. La expansión tiene como objetivo mejorar el acceso a noticias locales, especialmente durante eventos críticos como elecciones y condiciones climáticas severas.
NewsON, 선도적인 지역 뉴스 스트리밍 서비스가 VIZIO TVs에서 무료 앱을 출시했습니다. 광고 지원 플랫폼은 135개 이상의 시장에서 285개 이상의 신뢰할 수 있는 TV 방송국에 대한 접근을 제공합니다. 이는 미국의 90%를 커버합니다. 이 서비스에는 생방송 뉴스, 주문형 콘텐츠 및 190개 이상의 지역 방송국이 제공하는 FAST 채널이 포함됩니다. 기능으로는 날씨 예보, 속보 및 What'sON을 통한 인기 있는 이야기들이 포함되어 있습니다. 이러한 확장은 특히 선거 및 극심한 날씨와 같은 중요한 이벤트 동안 지역 뉴스 접근성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
NewsON, un service de streaming d'actualités locales de premier plan, a lancé son application gratuite sur VIZIO TVs. La plateforme soutenue par la publicité offre un accès à plus de 285 stations de télévision fiables dans plus de 135 marchés, couvrant 90 % des États-Unis. Le service comprend des bulletins d'information en direct, du contenu à la demande et plus de 190 stations locales proposant des chaînes FAST. Les fonctionnalités incluent des prévisions météorologiques, des nouvelles de dernière minute et des sujets tendance via What'sON. L'expansion vise à améliorer l'accessibilité des actualités locales, en particulier lors d'événements critiques comme les élections et les conditions météorologiques sévères.
NewsON, ein führender Streaming-Dienst für lokale Nachrichten, hat seine kostenlose App auf VIZIO TVs gestartet. Die werbefinanzierte Plattform bietet Zugriff auf über 285 vertrauenswürdige Fernsehsender in mehr als 135 Märkten und deckt 90 % der USA ab. Der Service umfasst Live-Nachrichtensendungen, On-Demand-Inhalte und über 190 lokale Sender, die FAST-Kanäle anbieten. Zu den Funktionen gehören Wettervorhersagen, aktuelle Nachrichten und Trending Stories über What'sON. Die Expansion zielt darauf ab, den Zugang zu lokalen Nachrichten zu verbessern, insbesondere während kritischer Ereignisse wie Wahlen und schwerem Wetter.
- Expansion to new platform (VIZIO) increases market reach
- Extensive coverage with 285+ TV stations across 135+ markets
- 90% U.S. market coverage
- 190+ local stations offering FAST channels
- Ad-supported revenue model
- None.
Insights
The launch of NewsON on VIZIO represents a modest expansion of Sinclair Broadcast Group's digital distribution footprint, but its immediate financial impact is likely minimal. While this increases potential ad revenue through wider audience reach across 285+ stations and 135+ markets, the ad-supported streaming model typically generates relatively low revenue per user compared to traditional broadcast advertising.
The partnership may help offset declining traditional TV viewership trends, but VIZIO's market share in the smart TV space trails competitors like Samsung and LG. The free-to-consumer model limits direct monetization opportunities, making this more of a strategic positioning move than a significant revenue driver for SBGI in the near term.
VIZIO Users Now Have Access to NewsON’s Comprehensive Local News Content
VIZIO users can enjoy NewsON’s ad-supported access to a comprehensive range of local news content at no cost, including live newscasts or catch up on other recent newscasts at their convenience, on-demand. The app experience offers over 285 trusted TV stations spanning 135+ markets, covering over
With helpful features like access to weather forecasts, breaking news, and top trending stories of the week with What’sON, the NewsON app brings VIZIO users yet another way to stay connected to the latest local news happening across the country. Access to news updates is especially important during key events such as elections or severe weather, giving users the ability to watch direct local coverage from anywhere in the country when it matters most.
"Expanding NewsON to VIZIO's platform underscores our commitment to making local news accessible to more viewers," said Ron Stitt, VP/General Manager of NewsON. "We're excited to bring comprehensive, real-time and on-demand local news coverage to VIZIO users, ensuring they stay informed about their communities."
About NewsON:
NewsON is the nation’s largest aggregator of local news content. Owned by Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), NewsON provides a nationwide lineup of local news from 285+ trusted, credible TV stations, giving consumers access to live and on-demand local newscasts and local news clips from 135+ markets covering over
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