CINCINNATI, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its
rapid expansion across the media marketplace, Newsy is now live on
over-the-top streaming service YouTube TV, which is available to
50% of U.S. households.
Newsy is the first news brand focused on younger
audiences to join the Google-owned YouTube TV lineup of more
than 50 networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX as well as cable
mainstays such as USA and FX.
Newsy attracts a loyal audience of 18- to 34-year-old news
consumers seeking its focused approach to daily news reporting,
in-depth explanatory journalism and original series. Newsy's
on-demand videos and linear stream, Newsy Live, are available now
on YouTube TV.
"With our live news show 'The Why' and our award-winning
original series, Newsy goes beyond the surface of the day's major
stories and is changing how people view news on television," said
Blake Sabatinelli, general manager
for Newsy. "With this expanded distribution, Newsy is able to reach
the next generation of news viewers and provide a counterpoint to
traditional cable news."
Newsy delivers "news with the why" that provides more insight
and context on today's top U.S. and world news stories. It is one
of the most-watched news channels across popular streaming video
platforms, with average viewing sessions upward of 37 minutes on
its linear product.
YouTube TV is live TV made for the YouTube generation. The
streaming service is targeted to consumers seeking live TV made for
the way they want to watch — when and where they want, on all of
their screens. YouTube TV also features a cloud DVR with no storage
limits. Monthly fees start at $35.
Visit tv.youtube.com to find out when Newsy and YouTube TV launch
in your area.
Newsy is a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company
(NYSE: SSP). Local streams from all of Scripps' 24
network-affiliated TV stations are, or will soon be, available on
YouTube TV.
About Newsy
Newsy is the next-generation national news
network that provides "news with the why," built to inform and
engage by delivering the top stories across every platform. Its
content is available on cable; on over-the-top services including
Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, Sling TV, Watchable from Comcast, Pluto TV,
Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast; and on connected television
including Xumo. Newsy is also available via its mobile apps and at
newsy.com.
About YouTube
Launched in May
2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch
and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for
people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and
acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and
advertisers large and small. YouTube is a Google company.
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SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company