Allen Media Group (AMG) today announced a significant expansion of its local news streaming service, Local Now, with the launch of 10 city-specific free channels on The Roku Channel. This partnership brings Local Now’s real-time local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle content to one of the largest streaming platforms in the world.
The 10 new Local Now channels on The Roku Channel are tailored to the following cities:
- Birmingham – Anniston – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Columbus, Ohio
- Greenville – Spartanburg – Asheville – Anderson, The Carolinas
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Memphis, Tennessee
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Salt Lake City, Utah
Local Now’s unique free channels are produced by a team of journalists and technologists, utilizing a nationwide network of local affiliates, news partners, and proprietary technology to generate over 500,000 video stories daily. This ensures viewers have access to up-to-date local news and information around the clock.
“Local Now is the largest local news streamer in the country, and our mission is to provide viewers with instant access to the news and information that matters most to them,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “This partnership with Roku allows us to deliver free, localized streaming content to millions of their subscribers.”
In addition to the 10 new Local Now channels, The Roku Channel also carries other Allen Media Group channels, including HBCU Go and theGrio. Roku users can access the full portfolio of AMG apps, including Local Now, The Weather Channel, HBCU Go, and Sports.TV.
This expansion marks a significant step in Allen Media Group’s commitment to delivering comprehensive and accessible local news coverage to audiences across the United States.
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