The Allen Media Group digital platform known as Local Now has added 14 free ad-supported television channels from CBS News & Stations, in addition to other content from the Paramount Global entity.
In addition to local news content, AMG’s Local Now has added to its lineup CBS News Streaming; CBS Sports Golazo Network, a 24/7 streaming channel dedicated to soccer; and channels featuring CBS Media Ventures’ “Inside Edition” newsmagazine.
There’s also new access to the digital multicast network Dabl, which features programming from the libraries of lifestyle figures including Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, among others.
Local Now viewers can now stream content from the following CBS O&Os, listed by market:
● Baltimore (WJZ-TV)
● Bay Area (KPIX-TV)
● Boston (WBZ-TV)
● Chicago (WBBM-TV)
● Colorado (KCNC-TV)
● Detroit (WWJ-TV)
● Los Angeles (KCAL-TV, but not KCBS-TV)
● Miami (WFOR-TV)
● Minnesota (WCCO-TV)
● New York (WCBS-TV)
● Philadelphia (KYW-TV)
● Pittsburgh (KDKA-TV)
● Sacramento (KOVR-TV)
● Texas (KTVT-TV)
“Bringing our FAST channels to Local Now represents the next step in accelerating the growth of our streaming business,” said Wendy McMahon, President and CEO for CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. “We’re seeing significant increases in the total minutes streamed on our platforms this year. Partnering with the Allen Media Group will help us expand our reach even further, and not just in local news, but also with our flagship CBS News national streaming channel, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Inside Edition and Dabl.”
Byron Allen, Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group, added, “This partnership with CBS was an undeniable match. With the addition of CBS News and CBS Sports Golazo Network, we’re simultaneously able to expand our entertainment content offering for our audience. We’re excited for what’s ahead with our great partners at CBS.”
