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Streaming news has been a long-standing trend. It has gained traction in both the mass and niche audience segments. Today, more than 85 percent of households in the United States subscribe to at least one streaming service.
Online video will soon have a major impact on the way political news is covered. With the proliferation of new and overtly political news operations, a multiplicity of new choices is sure to feed audiences polarization.
Streaming networks have been chasing breaking news for years. While many have been unsuccessful in their efforts, several have been able to attract an audience. Several have repurposed content from traditional cable channels, while others have created new offerings.
The most recent additions to the online news scene are Fox, NBC News Now, and One America News. Each of these outlets offer a diverse range of programming. NBC News Now offers more than 30 million hours of content every month.
In 2020, the three major news outlets will earn a combined profit of $3 billion. They have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on streaming operations. However, the networks have avoided over-hyping the new medium. Instead, they’ve seen the value of streamers as a way to repurpose programming and serve an audience that is in demand.
Streaming is also a cost-effective way to build news libraries. Compared to conventional television, which has to match the programmers’ clocks, streaming provides viewers with the ability to watch anytime, anywhere.
