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Historically, broadcast news has been a profitable business. But as consumer demand grew, new media choice fueled polarization. And with so many choices available to an audience, it’s no surprise that more viewers stayed away from news that challenged their beliefs.
But with streaming, news arrives when the viewer wants it. This enables viewers to customize their experiences, whether it’s watching a local newscast or a documentary on a global scale. It reduces the scarcity of news content and allows newscasters to archive content for future reference.
Streaming services are gaining momentum. A recent survey found that 85 percent of US households subscribe to at least one streaming service. It’s estimated that viewers spend more time watching streaming programming than they do with broadcast TV.
These services are free and offer cable-quality news. And they’re pushing viewers to cut their cable subscriptions. They’re essentially telling consumers that they can slash their cable bills in favor of streaming news.
Streaming news also helps to revive the local news ecosystem. The major news networks invested hundreds of millions of dollars to build streaming operations. Now, they’re competing for a piece of the $3 billion profit these services will generate in the next three years.
These news services are followed by millions of people around the world. They provide comprehensive news coverage, usually objective, and they’re independent. This allows them to provide an accurate and timely news stream.
These services also offer a variety of programming, including documentaries, reruns, and live coverage. The major streaming networks also schedule regular nightly news programs.
