CBS News operates a free, anchored live-streaming news channel providing breaking news and original reporting 24 hours a day [1, 2].
This digital expansion allows the network to maintain a continuous presence in the streaming market, reaching a global audience outside of traditional broadcast windows. By utilizing an anchor-led format, the service bridges the gap between short-form digital clips and long-form television news.
The service launched under the CBS News 24/7 name in September 2023 [2, 3]. It is designed to offer a continuously updated experience to expand the digital streaming footprint of CBS News and Stations [2, 3].
Viewers can access the broadcast worldwide through the internet. The service is available on the CBS News website, YouTube, and the CBS News mobile app [1, 4]. While some platforms describe the service as free to anyone with internet access, other guidelines indicate the mobile app is required for specific streaming functions [1, 4].
"CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations," a CBS News spokesperson said [2].
The operational growth of the streaming arm has also involved labor negotiations. A 60-member union for CBS News 24/7 reached a tentative three-year contract deal with the network [3]. This agreement was coordinated through the Writers Guild of America East [3].
To support the live stream, the network integrates its mobile ecosystem. The CBS News product team said the app keeps users informed on breaking news, and the latest developing stories from around the world [4].
“CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations.”
The shift toward a 24/7 streaming model reflects a broader industry trend where traditional broadcasters pivot to 'always-on' digital platforms to compete with social media and independent creators. By securing labor agreements for its streaming staff and diversifying access points, CBS is attempting to stabilize its digital workforce while capturing a global, on-demand audience.
