With holidays around the corner, ABC News medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein warns about the risks of large gatherings and another possible surge in COVID-19 and flu cases.
Streaming news has changed the way Americans receive their news. It has reduced the scarcity of news sources and allowed viewers to select their preferred news.
Streaming news has proven to be an effective tool for niche audiences. It has also helped news networks capitalize on a technological advantage. They can archive content and offer reruns. They can offer news analysis and documentaries. And it has reduced the costs of building news libraries.
The major news networks have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in streaming operations. They have scheduled nightly news programs, offered news analysis, documentaries, and reruns. They have also offered free streaming services, essentially telling viewers they can cut their cable subscription. And they have high hopes for this new business model.
Fox Nation, a streaming app for Fox News Channel, has attracted 1.5 million subscribers. It lost $20 in yearly subscription fees. It has also proven that TV audiences will pay for news content.
Another news outlet, One America News, is a likely target for online video streaming. It will not be limited by cable companies’ costly negotiations or limited TV licenses. In fact, it is a likely competitor to the Fox News Channel.
As the media industry struggles to adjust to these new trends, new kinds of news operations are likely to surface. One America News is likely to appeal to overtly political audiences.
In addition, online newspapers offer fast and comprehensive news, usually objective. The news feeds the newspapers’ journalistic craft, and the newspapers are independent, giving viewers an unbiased news source.
