NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA,
FOX) today announces the launch of FOX News Channel and FOX
Business Network on Sling TV. FOX News Channel, which has been the
most watched television news channel for more than 17 consecutive
years, and FOX Business Network, one of the leading business
networks on television, join the FOX broadcast network in select
markets as well as FOX Sports' FS1 and FS2 on Sling Blue.
Michael Biard, President of
Operations and Distribution commented: "We are pleased that our
leading news and business networks are now available to Sling
subscribers. FOX News and FOX Business, which are now distributed
across all major television providers, meaningfully complement
Sling Blue's lineup."
FOX News' loyal viewers have propelled FOX News Channel to
ratings dominance. The third quarter of calendar 2019 marked FOX
News Channel's 71st consecutive quarter as the
most-watched national cable news channel in Monday-Sunday total day
and primetime viewing. FOX Business Network will finish 2019 with
the top two programs on business television for the third straight
year, according to early Nielsen Media Research. In addition, the
network is projected to deliver eight of the 15 top rated programs
of the year in all of business television.
About Fox Corporation
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports
and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands
including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, and FOX
Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with
consumers and commercial importance for distributors and
advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to
deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develop deeper
consumer relationships and create more compelling product
offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news,
sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our
strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new
initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please
visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
Press Contact:
Megan Klein
310-369-1363
megan.klein@fox.com
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