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Streaming has brought a new dimension to the media equation. Not only does it offer the news on demand, but it also allows viewers to customize their viewing experience. The combination of these two factors has made streaming news a popular choice among mass audiences.
As streaming news takes hold, the major news networks are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in their streaming operations. They’ve already been repurposing cable programming for years, but now they’re chasing breaking news and offering documentaries and analysis.
For decades, the news on TV was delivered through a linear, unidirectional process. A town crier walked through a village, calling out the news. He was limited by distance and by the availability of sources. Those who wanted to see the latest headlines would match the time on the programmers’ clocks.
Cable television one-upped broadcast news in many ways. For instance, it offered live coverage. But with the proliferation of choices, it encouraged voters to sink deeper into political silos.
As a result, cable broadcasters were criticized for not meeting viewers’ needs. Critics missed the early adoption rate for cable, and the pent-up demand for alternatives.
However, as streaming has proven successful, cable news networks have begun to take notice. Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and CNN have all branched out into the streaming space.
Fox has even gained 1.5 million subscribers for its Fox Nation streaming app. It’s likely that new overtly political news operations will follow suit.
