Sinclair sells NewsON to Zeam
Zeam Acquires NewsON, Strengthening Local News Offerings Nationwide
Zeam, a leading streaming technology provider, has announced the acquisition of NewsON, a nationwide local news aggregator. This move significantly strengthens local and hyperlocal news offerings, creating a combined platform that covers every U.S. measured market through the integration of over 275 local TV station streams [1][3][4].
The acquisition expands Zeam's reach, featuring local coverage in every U.S. market. This unification brings together local news streams from broadcasters including CBS, Gray Media, Tegna, Morgan Murphy, News Press & Gazette, Cox, E.W. Scripps, and Hearst Television [2][3][5].
Zeam's streaming technology, experience with platforms like Paramount+, NFL, Amazon, Roku, Hulu, and its expertise in ad-supported streaming will enhance NewsON's capabilities. This partnership provides better monetization opportunities for local broadcasters [1][4].
Zeam aims to position local stations for a streaming-centric future, strengthening local journalism's role in communities and helping broadcasters grow their reach beyond traditional TV [2][4]. NewsOn will continue as a standalone service called "NewsON. Powered by Zeam," maintaining its established brand and user experience while benefiting from Zeam's technology and monetization support.
Kevin Cotlove, executive vice president and chief digital officer of Sinclair, expressed confidence in NewsON's continued support for stations and the strengthening of local journalism under Zeam's leadership [6].
Sinclair, the previous owner of NewsON, announced it was embarking on a comprehensive review of its assets and broadcasting business on the same week the acquisition was announced [7]. The financial terms of the deal between Zeam and Sinclair were not announced.
Zeam, founded by Jack Perry and his team in 2024, currently features streams from hundreds of local stations [8]. This acquisition reinforces NewsON's role as an important resource for connecting viewers with trusted local news from across the country [9]. Broadcasters will benefit from additional monetization opportunities, deeper viewer engagement, and innovative tools provided by Zeam.
The NewsON stations will be integrated into Zeam's core streaming service, positioning Zeam to shape the future of local broadcast journalism and reinforce its essential role in American communities [5].
- Zeam's streaming technology integration with NewsON will enhance the platforms' video content, reaching every U.S. market with local news streams.
- The acquisition of NewsON by Zeam, a leading digital streaming technology provider, is expected to boost the business and technology capabilities of local broadcasters.
- With the acquisition, Zeam's broadcaster partners will include established media companies like CBS, Tegna, and Hearst Television, strengthening their digital streaming finance.
- The combined platform, NewsON. Powered by Zeam, will offer broadened local news content to viewers via IP streaming on various digital platforms like Paramount+, Roku, Hulu, and Amazon.
- By merging technology, Zeam aims to empower local stations for a streaming-centric future, supporting local journalism's growth and ensuring their essential role in communities remains strong.
- The unified platform, with over 275 local TV station streams, seeks to strengthen local news offerings nationwide, expanding the reach of broadcasters beyond traditional TV and fostering deeper viewer engagement.
