Sky News unveils audio format

Sky News is to run a free audio format of the linear channel in the UK, Ireland and US, in partnership with streaming audio platform TuneIn.

The Sky News audio offering will includes podcasts, on-demand news for smart speakers and news content for commercial radio stations.

According to TuneIn, the company broadcasts over 100,000 owned & operated and partner radio stations. With premier distribution across 200 platforms and connected devices. TuneIn Premium subscribers get exclusive access to commercial-free news from networks such as CNN, Fox News Radio, MSNBC, and Bloomberg.

The audio format can be accessed via the TuneIn mobile app, web browser, connected devices such as Alexa, Sonos, Google Home, and in any car model compatible with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

Priya Sahathevan, director of commercial & business development, Sky News said: “We know that audio is increasingly important to our news audiences. This audio partnership with TuneIn offers Sky News audiences yet another way to access our award-winning journalism, keeping them connected to what is happening, wherever they are. Our extensive, multiplatform offering means trusted, impartial news is accessible to millions of people around the world, in whatever format suits best.”

“Sky News is widely known for delivering breaking news, headlines and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more. We are thrilled to grow our vast library of audio news content along with building our presence in the UK to help Sky News’ audience get the information they need the most on the go and 24/7,” added Fergus Mellon, GM of TuneIn UK.