CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a premier anchored streaming news service providing live breaking news and original reporting [1, 2].
This move represents a shift toward continuous digital delivery, allowing the network to reach a global audience without the constraints of traditional broadcast schedules. By integrating reporting from its local stations, the network aims to provide a comprehensive view of both regional and international events.
The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week [3]. Viewers can access the content online via the internet or through the free CBS News app [1, 4].
According to the network, the goal of the service is to provide continuous access to live events and storytelling from CBS News and its stations worldwide [1, 2]. The platform functions as a digital hub for anchored coverage, ensuring that breaking news is delivered in real time to users regardless of their geographic location.
Access to the streaming service is free [3]. This removes the paywall barrier for viewers seeking live news updates and original reporting from the network's journalistic staff [1, 4].
“CBS News 24/7 is a premier anchored streaming news service.”
The launch of a 24/7 free streaming service signals a strategic pivot by legacy media to compete with the immediacy of social media and digital-first news outlets. By removing subscription barriers and leveraging an always-on model, CBS News is attempting to capture a larger share of the cord-cutting demographic and global viewers who prefer on-demand, anchored news over scheduled television broadcasts.
