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Local Now

Local Now is a free, ad-supported over-the-top (OTT) streaming television service owned by Allen Media Group, offering localized news, weather forecasts, movies, TV shows, and a wide array of channels tailored to over 225 U.S. markets. Operated through The Weather Group—a subsidiary of Allen Media Group—Local Now delivers content via proprietary software and artificial intelligence to personalize streams based on users' locations, including hyperlocal news from major networks and independent sources. The platform features more than 225 daily news streams, thousands of Hollywood movies, and over 400 channels spanning genres such as national news, live courtroom programming, comedy, nature documentaries, sports, and entertainment. Available without any login or subscription on devices including , , , Android, iOS, Samsung, Vizio, and smart TVs from Sony, Hisense, and others, Local Now has generated billions of viewing minutes since its inception, emphasizing accessible, non-sensationalized headlines alongside premium content partnerships with entities like , , , and .

History

Launch and early years

Local Now was founded in 2016 by , a digital meteorology media company and subsidiary following 's acquisition of its product, technology, and digital assets on January 29, 2016. The service was designed as an over-the-top streaming platform delivering hyper-local content, including real-time , , , , and lifestyle segments tailored to viewers' geographic locations. Announced on the same day as the deal, Local Now aimed to provide short-form, automated newscasts without on-air talent, cycling through localized updates every five minutes. The service launched initially as an ad-free channel on March 3, 2016, exclusive to subscribers of Sling TV's base "Best of Live TV" package, marking the first pay-TV integration for such geo-targeted local content from . Availability expanded the next day to devices, offering live streams of national and local feeds to over-the-top viewers. By mid-2016, a dedicated rolled out for and , enabling broader access by allowing users to input credentials from compatible TV providers for personalized, location-based streams. Early distribution also included apps for and select smart TVs, emphasizing seamless integration across connected devices. In its formative period, Local Now focused on leveraging The Weather Company's extensive data resources to blend weather forecasts with complementary local information, creating dynamic, viewer-specific cycles without traditional commercials. Pilot implementations began in limited markets before rapid ; by April 2017, the had grown to over 200 individual feeds, covering nearly all 210 designated market areas in the United States for comprehensive national rollout. A notable early milestone included partnerships for device integration, enhancing accessibility for cord-cutters.

Ownership changes and expansions

In 2018, , through its subsidiary Entertainment Studios, acquired The Weather Group, the parent company of and the Local Now streaming service, from a including Blackstone Group, , and for approximately $300 million. This transaction marked a significant shift in ownership, integrating Local Now into Allen Media Group's portfolio of media assets and enabling further development under The Weather Group, LLC. Following the acquisition, Local Now underwent substantial expansions, evolving into a prominent (FAST) platform with a focus on content delivery. By late 2022, the service had partnered with to stream live local content from stations across more than 300 markets, enhancing its coverage of , , and programming nationwide. This built on its earlier footprint, which already spanned over 200 U.S. media markets since its initial launch, but emphasized broader FAST integration and content partnerships to drive accessibility on connected TV devices. Key developments in 2025 further accelerated growth through major content partnerships. In June 2025, Local Now integrated 23 channels from , including news outlets like Headlines, sports networks such as , and entertainment options spanning and genres, broadening its appeal beyond local feeds. Complementing this, on July 2, 2025, four additional channels—WBTV Crime Scenes, WBTV Family Unscripted, WBTV Unique Lives, and B/R Sports Network—were added, focusing on specialized and programming to attract niche audiences. On September 3, 2025, three channels from —Live Now from Fox, , and —were incorporated. Later, on October 9, 2025, five more channels from , including LiveNOW from FOX, , and , were added, providing live national news, sports, and entertainment to enhance user retention. These expansions contributed to rapid user growth, with Local Now reaching over 15 million monthly as of , fueled by strategic national content licensing deals that diversified its offerings and increased engagement on FAST platforms. Post-acquisition strategic shifts prioritized the FAST model, emphasizing ad-supported and partnerships to position Local Now as a leading streaming service without subscription barriers.

Ownership and operations

Current ownership structure

Local Now is owned by The Weather Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of , following the 2018 acquisition of by . , founded by in 1993, operates a diverse media portfolio that includes 28 local television stations affiliated with major networks such as , , , and , alongside digital assets like streaming services and 10 24-hour HD networks. In August 2025, agreed to sell 10 of these stations to Gray Media for $171 million, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approval. Byron Allen serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of , overseeing its overall strategy and operations. At The Weather Group, operational oversight for Local Now and streaming integration is led by President Tom O'Brien, who manages the integration of weather, , and entertainment content across platforms. As of November 2025, there have been no major ownership disputes or structural changes to The Weather Group or Local Now since the 2018 acquisition. Local Now benefits from synergies within 's ecosystem, particularly through content sourcing from its local TV stations to enhance hyper-localized programming.

Business model and revenue

Local Now operates as a (FAST) service, providing access to its content without subscription fees and generating primarily through . This model allows the platform to deliver localized , , and across more than 225 U.S. designated market areas () while monetizing viewer engagement via targeted ads. The platform employs various ad formats, including pre-roll and mid-roll video advertisements, as well as display banners, integrated into content breaks to maintain a balanced viewing experience. Leveraging geolocation technology, Local Now enables hyper-local targeting, such as promotions tied to regional conditions or DMA-specific interests, which enhances ad for national and local sponsors like automotive dealers. This approach aligns with industry standards for FAST services. Revenue is predominantly derived from , accounting for the majority of income through programmatic sales that blend national and local budgets, supplemented by content licensing and distribution deals with partners like and . Collaborations with ad technology firms, including a multi-year with Magnite for programmatic buying and optimization with PubMatic, facilitate efficient ad delivery and revenue growth. As of 2025, these streams have enabled scaling to over 400 channels, with programmatic innovations driving increased monetization efficiency. Under Allen Media Group's ownership since the 2018 acquisition of , Local Now underwent a strategic shift post-2020, emphasizing expansion of ad inventory through original content production and synergies with group assets like Pattrn. This focus on "FAST 2.0" has sustained operations by prioritizing hyper-local and programmatic access, contributing to significant business growth over the past several years.

Distribution and availability

Supported platforms and devices

Local Now is available as a free over-the-top () streaming on a variety of connected TV platforms, including , , , , Samsung Smart TV, SmartCast, Hisense, smart TVs, , , , , , Altice, and MobiTV devices such as the X1 TV Box, Stream Box, and Flex streaming TV Box. These platforms have supported the service since its launch in 2021, enabling users to access live , , and channels without requiring a cable subscription. For mobile viewing, Local Now offers dedicated apps for and devices, allowing users to stream content on smartphones and tablets. The apps provide the same core features as the TV versions, including on-demand movies and live programming, and are compatible with a wide range of devices running recent operating system versions. In addition to apps, Local Now supports access via its official , localnow.com, where users can stream live content and browse on-demand libraries directly from desktops, laptops, or mobile browsers. This web-based option ensures broad compatibility across operating systems without the need for app downloads. While Local Now is not compatible with certain devices such as , , , or , its availability on major and mobile platforms covers the majority of modern streaming ecosystems. Market-specific customizations, such as localized channel lineups, may vary slightly by platform but maintain consistent core functionality.

Market coverage and localization

Local Now covers over 225 markets across the United States, including all 210 Designated Market Areas (DMAs), providing full national availability through its free ad-supported streaming platform as of 2025. This extensive reach includes both major urban centers and smaller markets, ensuring broad accessibility for local content delivery. The service launched in March 2016 as a geo-targeted offering exclusive to subscribers, initially available in select top markets such as , , , and to test hyper-local news, weather, and traffic features. Expansion following the 2018 acquisition of resulted in coverage of all 210 U.S. media markets by 2021. Localization is achieved primarily through IP address detection and geofencing technology, which automatically identifies a user's approximate to deliver tailored feeds with city-specific updates, events, and . Users can further customize their experience by entering a during signup or app setup, enabling precise personalization even if IP-based detection is inaccurate due to VPNs or network variations. This dual approach ensures relevant content without requiring constant GPS access, though device services may be prompted for enhanced accuracy. As of 2025, Local Now remains available exclusively within the , with no announced plans for international expansion, focusing instead on deepening domestic hyper-local capabilities. Implementing location-based services has required adherence to data privacy regulations, particularly the (CCPA), which grants California residents rights to access, delete, or of personal information sharing, including geolocation data collected via IP addresses or user inputs. Local Now complies by not selling personal data and providing mechanisms for verifiable requests, while limiting collection to what's necessary for service functionality and obtaining user consent where applicable.

Programming and content

Core format and cycle products

Local Now employs a 24/7 linear over-the-top (OTT) streaming format that delivers personalized content through automated, short-loop cycles tailored to the viewer's geographic location, integrating elements of local news, weather, traffic, sports, and entertainment. These cycles utilize pre-produced modular segments, such as brief weather updates and news summaries, which are dynamically assembled in real time using customizable HTML-based software to ensure content relevance and freshness across more than 220 U.S. markets without relying on live production in every locale. The service's "cycle products" refer to these localized, rotating content blocks that blend hyper-local data with national feeds, powered by automation technologies originating from The Weather Company's early development phase under ownership. This approach allows for seamless updates based on time-of-day, conditions, and user-specific algorithms, maintaining a balanced mix where local elements form a significant portion alongside and programming. For instance, segments like location-specific reports or 5-minute forecasts rotate within the loops to provide continuous, non-repetitive viewing. Since its launch in , Local Now's core format has evolved from initial static-like loops in select markets to more interactive, user-personalized cycles by the early 2020s, incorporating enhanced dynamic assembly post-acquisition by in 2018. This progression includes integration with platforms like ActiveVideo CloudTV for , enabling scalability to over 490 total channels by 2023 and over 400 channels as of 2025 while preserving the automated, loop-based structure unique to its local focus.

Local news and weather segments

Local Now's local news and weather segments form the core of its hyper-localized streaming experience, delivering geo-targeted updates based on the viewer's through proprietary curation technology. These segments emphasize relevance, drawing from partnerships with established broadcasters and providers to aggregate content without conducting original reporting. The service covers over 225 U.S. markets, ensuring broad accessibility for urban and rural audiences alike. Weather segments provide hourly forecasts powered by data from , featuring interactive radar maps, alerts, and lifestyle tie-ins such as pollen counts and UV indices to contextualize daily activities. Updates occur every 15 minutes, allowing users frequent checks on conditions like , , and speeds tailored to their . This frequency integrates with the platform's cyclic format, prioritizing actionable insights over extended analysis. News segments deliver 10-15 minute blocks of curated local headlines, sourced from Allen Media Group's 32 owned television stations—following 2025 transactions including the sale of 10 stations in August and acquisition of one in September—and third-party affiliates including CBS Stations and Fox networks. Content focuses on practical topics such as traffic disruptions, community events, and public safety incidents, with aggregation emphasizing timely curation rather than in-depth investigation. In peak viewing hours, these news cycles refresh every 30 minutes, rotating through feeds from partners like News12 and E.W. Scripps to maintain engagement. A distinctive element is the use of AI-generated summaries for smaller markets without direct station affiliates, enabling automated curation of headlines from broader feeds to simulate hyper-local relevance. This AI integration, combined with , geo-fences content to the user's precise area, enhancing personalization across the platform's FAST channels.

Entertainment and national content

Local Now's entertainment programming includes , , and trivia-focused loops designed to engage viewers with light-hearted, informative content. These segments highlight topics such as local events, dining recommendations, and cultural highlights, providing a break from heavier news cycles. The service incorporates national content through full linear channels and on-demand libraries, featuring classics like TV, which streams archived episodes of the iconic , and NOW for 24/7 national news coverage. Additionally, it offers thousands of movies and TV shows drawn from libraries, including comedies, dramas, and documentaries such as Mandingo and . In recent expansions, Local Now integrated five Fox channels in October 2025, including for entertainment and community programming, for weather updates, for live sports highlights, LiveNOW from FOX for breaking news, and for celebrity updates. Earlier, in July 2025, it added four Warner Bros. Discovery channels focused on and genres, such as WBTV Crime Scenes and WBTV Family Unscripted, as part of a broader rollout of 23 channels from the studio that began in June. The platform balances its offerings with approximately equal emphasis on movies and TV episodes alongside live linear channels, totaling over 400 channels and thousands of titles, interrupted by targeted ad breaks to support its free access model. Content curation emphasizes an eclectic mix of genres—ranging from comedies and dramas to uplifting documentaries—while deliberately steering clear of sensationalist or distressing headlines to maintain a positive viewing .

Branding

Visual identity and logos

Local Now's original logo was introduced in 2016. Following Allen Media Group's acquisition of in 2018, Local Now underwent a rebrand in 2020. This visual identity is applied consistently across Local Now's apps, website, and connected TV interfaces, ensuring unified recognition in streaming environments.

Slogans and marketing

Local Now's marketing efforts emphasize its role as a , ad-supported streaming service delivering personalized and to cord-cutters. The primary slogan since 2016, "Free TV made for you!", underscores the platform's accessibility and customization based on user location and preferences. The service uses the "Headlines that won't ruin your day" to position its news segments as positive and non-sensational, a phrase in use since at least 2020. Promotional strategies leverage Allen Media Group's extensive network for social media campaigns on platforms like and , targeting adults aged 25-54 in urban and suburban markets seeking affordable alternatives to . Key partnerships with device manufacturers have driven visibility, including a 2024 collaboration with to pre-install and expand Local Now's FAST channels, reaching millions of streaming households. These feel-good, accessibility-focused messages have supported user growth amid rising OTT adoption for local content, with the service contributing to broader industry trends showing increased viewing on free streaming apps.

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