NewsON, a service that gives viewers access to live and on-demand local newscasts and news clips, just launched its free app.
Viewers can get instant access to broadcast quality video from 118 stations in 90 markets with an interactive map allowing them to search by market.
“NewsON expands the reach and relevance of local broadcast news, and delivers a uniquely valuable experience for viewers,” said Louis Gump, CEO of NewsON. “NewsON offers the most comprehensive collection of local news video available today for mobile and connected TV viewers, and we expect the number of participating stations to grow between now and the end of the year. The vast collection of news content, coupled with a powerful interface, gives NewsON the potential to be an iconic app that quickly becomes a consumer favorite.”
The free app is available starting today for the iPhone, the iPad, the Android phone and tablet and the Roku platform across the Roku player and Roku TVs.
Stations available come from the Graham Media Group, TEGNA, ABC-owned stations, Cox Media Group, Hearst Television, Media General and Raycom Media. NewsOn also announced Hubbard Broadcasting has joined the founding members as an investor.