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For decades, TV news has lived on the airwaves. But in recent years, streaming has emerged as a viable alternative to cable. The technology is set to change political coverage as well as how we watch news.
Streaming networks like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others offer viewers a variety of options. These services include original programming, documentaries, news analysis, and reruns. They also allow viewers to customize their experience.
Historically, broadcast news was a profitable business. While commercial-averse viewers may not pay for a television subscription, they are likely to choose a streaming service instead.
Streaming news has proven that it can attract a wide range of audiences. For instance, Newsy and Cheddar have been able to plant a flag in the streaming frontier.
Similarly, NBC News Now and CBS News have entered the streaming business. Although these networks repurposed their content from cable, they were able to gain a niche audience. Moreover, they were able to build out their libraries at a relatively low cost.
One major streaming network, NBC News Now, has attracted 31 million hours of programming a month. In 2020, it earned a $3 billion profit.
Fox has also entered the online video stream market. Fox Nation has attracted 1.5 million subscribers. And while the free streams have not been very popular, Fox is confident that audiences will pay for their content.
As a result of the proliferation of new streaming choices, the audience may become polarized. Some experts suggest that this will encourage voters to sink deeper into their own political silos.
