NBC News Will Launch Four Total Shows on the Quibi Platform
Daniel Johnson — March 13, 2020 — Tech
References: press.nbcnews & engadget
NBC News is now launching short-form content on Quibi, the mobile streaming platform. The organization states that it will have two shows released during weekdays, which will air at specific times. Overall launching short-form content on Quibi will allow NBC News to expand its reach and entice younger audiences through shorter, digestible, content.
The content will consist of four total shows, one of the weekday shows will be titled, 'Morning Report,' which is a news recap show. The other weekday show is titled 'Evening Report' and it will consist of a deeper analysis. The weekend shows are named 'Saturday Report,' and 'Sunday Report,' the former will cover people involved in current events and the latter will be concerned with specific topics with an in-depth analysis.
Image Credit: NBC News
The content will consist of four total shows, one of the weekday shows will be titled, 'Morning Report,' which is a news recap show. The other weekday show is titled 'Evening Report' and it will consist of a deeper analysis. The weekend shows are named 'Saturday Report,' and 'Sunday Report,' the former will cover people involved in current events and the latter will be concerned with specific topics with an in-depth analysis.
Image Credit: NBC News
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Short-form Content - Expanding into mobile short-form content allows for greater reach and engagement with younger audiences.
2. Scheduled News Shows - Releasing shows at specific times during weekdays creates a sense of urgency and appointment viewing for viewers.
3. Weekend Specialized Shows - Covering current events and specific topics with in-depth analysis on weekends provides a deeper understanding for audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Streaming Platforms - Partnering with mobile streaming platforms like Quibi offers a new avenue for news organizations to reach audiences.
2. Media and News - Short-form news shows can disrupt traditional news formats and attract younger consumers.
3. Digital Content Creation - Creating unique and engaging short-form news content opens up opportunities for content creators and journalists.
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