News broadcasting

Longtime LinkedIn Head of Product Kevin Simon Joins NewsBreak

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

In nine years at LinkedIn, Simon exhibited effectiveness as a product leader who can marshal both core functionality and innovative platform expansions.

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  • In nine years at LinkedIn, Simon exhibited effectiveness as a product leader who can marshal both core functionality and innovative platform expansions.
  • He also led the LinkedIn site redesign, as well as both international product and data teams.
  • "Kevin is a top-notch product leader who is a tremendous addition to our team," said NewsBreak founder and CEO Jeff Zheng.
  • "Joining NewsBreak is an energizing opportunity to help build the next phase of a product that has already seen immense success," said Simon.

Emmy & Peabody Award-Winning Producer Jim Bell Joins NewsBreak Executive Team

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBreak , the nation's leading local news app, announced today that Emmy-award winning producer Jim Bell has joined the company's leadership team as Vice President of Strategy.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBreak , the nation's leading local news app, announced today that Emmy-award winning producer Jim Bell has joined the company's leadership team as Vice President of Strategy.
  • He has a Peabody Award, and is a 24-time Emmy winner, including awards for News, Sports, Primetime, Daytime, & Spanish Language.
  • NewsBreak was founded in Silicon Valley in 2015 by former Yahoo executive Jeff Zheng and launched its mobile app in 2016.
  • To download NewsBreak or to learn how to join our fast-growing team, please visit www.newsbreak.com/about .

NewsBreak Added Almost 1,000 Trusted Local Publications in 2021

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

956 publications, including local news tv and radio stations, partnered with and joined the NewsBreak platform last year alone.

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  • 956 publications, including local news tv and radio stations, partnered with and joined the NewsBreak platform last year alone.
  • NewsBreak connects and empowers local users, local content contributors, and local businesses at scale, with the goal of helping people everywhere live safer, more vibrant, more truly connected lives.
  • These additional publications will help bring a greater density of local journalism to millions of NewsBreak users across the country.
  • Its long-term vision is to be the world's largest intelligent local information platform, connecting and empowering local users, local content creators, and local advertisers.

NewsBreak Rebrands as Shep Digital Solutions

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

NewsBreak Media Networks, a digital shopper marketing platform for the fuel and convenience retail industry that converts fuel-only customers to multi-product purchasers, is now Shep Digital Solutions .

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  • NewsBreak Media Networks, a digital shopper marketing platform for the fuel and convenience retail industry that converts fuel-only customers to multi-product purchasers, is now Shep Digital Solutions .
  • While NewsBreak started primarily as a forecourt media company, Shep offers comprehensive digital shopper marketing solutions.
  • Our customizable platform helps convenience stores turn fuel-only customers into in-store, multi-product purchasers, said Brian Nelson, president of Shep Digital Solutions.
  • Shep Digital Solutions offers comprehensive digital shopper marketing solutions for the fuel and convenience retail industry that maximize retailer profit.

NewsBreak Announces addition of Xana O'Neill to Leadership Team as Head of Original Content

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBreak, the nation's leading local news app, announced today that Emmy-winning media executive Xana O'Neill has joined the NewsBreak team as Head of Original Content. She will help the company expand and elevate its original content offerings, including its new Creator Program, leveraging NewsBreak's numerous technological innovations.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NewsBreak, the nation's leading local news app, announced today that Emmy-winning media executive Xana O'Neill has joined the NewsBreak team as Head of Original Content.
  • She will help the company expand and elevate its original content offerings, including its new Creator Program, leveraging NewsBreak's numerous technological innovations.
  • "NewsBreak is thrilled that Xana has joined our team," said founder and CEO of NewsBreak Jeff Zheng.
  • O'Neill was previously Head of News for Snapchat, where she oversaw content and editorial for more than 290 million daily users.

Saving Local News By Keeping It Free

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

When local news is tied up behind paywalls, those who need access to their community news the most will be left out.

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  • When local news is tied up behind paywalls, those who need access to their community news the most will be left out.
  • Getting people to pay for local news would seem to be a way out of the financial box local news companies find themselves trapped in.
  • "Local people supporting local business supporting local news is a winner all the way around.
  • Local News Network produces and distributes local video news stories in underserved news communities throughout the U.S. and paves the way for local businesses to connect with local customers.

NewsNation Announces Major Programming Expansion Launching September 27

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Monday, July 19, 2021

NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.

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  • NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.
  • Beginning September 27, NewsNations new programming line-up will include DAN ABRAMS LIVE, airing weeknights from 8 p.m.
  • Following the expansion, the networks weekly original programming will increase from 19 hours at its launch in September 2020, to a total of 55 hours of live news, analysis, and talk every week.
  • Also launching on September 27 is MORNING IN AMERICA, NewsNations live three-hour national morning newscast airing from 7 a.m.

NewsON, the Nation’s Largest OTT Local News Service, Enhances Viewer Experience with Redesign, Upgrades and Platform Expansion

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

NewsON, the nation's largest streaming service for local news content, today announced it has completed the relaunch of its product offering across all supported platforms.

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  • NewsON, the nation's largest streaming service for local news content, today announced it has completed the relaunch of its product offering across all supported platforms.
  • The NewsON redesign builds upon the established user experience while creating a deeper connection to the communities consumers value most.
  • Viewers can watch live and on-demand local newscasts and local news clips from NewsON participating stations on NewsON.us , all from a computer or mobile screen.
  • Over the last 12 months, NewsON has seen explosive viewer growth, as active news cycles continue to drive increasing interest in local news.

Sinclair’s WUTV/FOX 29 Launches Local News Operations, Providing Buffalo, NY Communities with the Latest In-Depth Local Coverage

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Buffalo news viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclairs award winning team of journalists in Washington DC.

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  • Buffalo news viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclairs award winning team of journalists in Washington DC.
  • FOX 29 will also unveil Buffalo Plus , a digital news site for Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans.
  • Always keeping local news top-of-mind, the launch of FOX 29s local newscasts further exemplifies Sinclairs commitment to local journalism and accountability reporting, said Scott Livingston, Sinclair's Senior Vice President of News.
  • With a commitment to local news, FOX 29 will ensure the Buffalo community always has access to critical news as it happens.

FreeCast Adds Real America's Voice to SelectTV

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing a new agreement with Performance One Media to offer Real America's Voice to SelectTV's viewers.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing a new agreement with Performance One Media to offer Real America's Voice to SelectTV's viewers.
  • Real America's Voice is a linear channel delivering exciting live news, current affairs and event coverage along with original programming seven days a week.
  • The channel touts itself as a network that fosters the real voice of America, in contrast to conglomerate cable news networks.
  • "We are thrilled to offer Real America's Voice network to our SelectTV audience and are committed to offering top quality news networks offering a broad perspective," said Tracy West, Executive Vice President of Digital Content and Channel Distribution for FreeCast.