FOX News Media to Expand Distribution of Streaming Services on DIRECTV Platforms | MLB
NEW YORK & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 21, 2022–
FOX News Media will expand the distribution of its streaming services on DIRECTV platforms, the two companies announced today. FOX News Media’s subscription streaming service FOX Nation will now be available on DIRECTV as a premium add-on that debuted yesterday with plans to expand availability to DIRECTV STREAM this summer. Additionally, FOX Weather, the ad-supported free streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, is set to debut on DIRECTV STREAM beginning March 29.
Commenting on the announcement, Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media, said, “We are proud to be working with DIRECTV, expanding the distribution of our streaming services, FOX Nation and FOX Weather, and offering more opportunities for our dedicated viewers to watch our first content.”
“We want to give our customers more capabilities in how they choose to watch the content that matters most to them,” said DIRECTV Chief Content Officer Rob Thun. “We are excited to expand our relationship with FOX News and add value to our subscribers by offering FOX Nation and FOX Weather.”
Starting Sunday, March 20, DIRECTV customers can add FOX Nation for $5.99 per month, and at launch DIRECTV customers can take advantage of a special limited-time offer that includes a 60-day free trial. With nearly 5,000 hours of original content, FOX Nation’s extensive lineup of programming includes original series ( Tucker Carlson Today, Tucker Carlson Originals, COPS, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and What Made America Great with Brian Kilmeade ) and curated programming with original and acquired content (the next Yellowstone: 1-50 hosted by Kevin Costner, Grateful Nation, Keep the Faith, Clint Eastwood: American Outlaw, FOX Justice, All American Christmas ). In addition, subscribers will have access to popular primetime shows from FOX News Channel (FNC) on demand the next day with FOX Nation. FOX News Primetime all the time, as well as signature opinion programs such as Dan Bongino’s show.
Located on the DIRECTV 1960 channel and designated “FOX NTN”, DIRECTV subscribers will be able to easily search for FOX Nation using their regular on-screen programming guide.
Additionally, DIRECTV STREAM plans to add FOX Weather starting Tuesday, March 29 before FOX Nation joins its lineup in the coming months. This extends the leadership of DIRECTV STREAM, which already offers more local and regional content, including upcoming MLB games from nearly every US team, than any of its major competitors. FOX Weather launched in October 2021 and leverages the news gathering resources of FNC and FOX TV stations with a team of more than 120 weather forecasters. The service offers a full suite of weather products with local, regional and national reports, in addition to live programming. Using multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, FOX Weather offers viewers an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from the immediate to the long term. Available through the DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment Package, users can access FOX Weather through the DIRECTV STREAM Content Guide and its simple search functionality.
About FOX News Media:
FOX News Media operates FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and free advertising-service television supported FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most-watched TV news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN ranks among cable’s top commercial channels. Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people every month.
About DIRECTV:
Since its launch in 1994, DIRECTV has continually evolved its best-in-class product, content, service and user experience to provide customers with an industry-leading video offering. DIRECTV delivers the industry’s best picture format and exciting content in 4K HDR. It’s the undisputed leader in the sport, offering NFL Sunday Ticket customers every live out-of-market NFL game, every Sunday of the NFL season. DIRECTV also gives customers the choice to watch movies and TV shows from virtually anywhere – on their home TV or on their favorite mobile devices through the DIRECTV app. DIRECTV STREAM, the streaming video service, is designed for households that want the best in live and on-demand television, compelling live TV packages, sports and, when using a DIRECTV device STREAM, access to over 7,000 apps on Google Play.
DIRECTV products and services are provided or offered by DIRECTV, LLC., its subsidiaries and affiliates under the DIRECTV brand. DIRECTV, the DIRECTV logo, and other marketplaces are trademarks and service marks of DIRECTV or its affiliates. Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
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CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACTS:
FOX News Media: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 orcaley.cronin@fox.com
DIRECTV: Thomas Tyrer/310-874-0441 orttyrer@directv.com
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PUBLISHED: 03/21/2022 12:26 PM / DISK: 03/21/2022 12:26 PM
