Fox Television Stations’ LiveNOW recorded its most successful quarter ever, drawing over 500 million YouTube video views during the first three months of the year, according to data from Comscore.
With 502 million video views, LiveNOW outpaced NBC News by 42 percent (353 million), ABC News by 56 percent (322 million), and CBS News by 217 percent (158 million). Compared to Q1 2024, it saw a remarkable 373 percent year-over-year growth on YouTube.
“There are many options for mainstream scripted packaged news. LiveNOW takes a different path. It is locally powered coverage that is unscripted and intentionally raw,” said Jeff Zellmer, the executive in charge of digital at Fox Television Stations. “It’s no surprise that this unique, live, event-driven approach works best on YouTube’s fast-growing platform.”
LiveNOW is also averaging over 5 billion total viewing minutes per month across all streaming platforms, peaking at 6.6 billion in January. This surge was driven by real-time coverage of major breaking news events such as the Los Angeles wildfires, the Washington D.C. plane crash, and the presidential inauguration.
Most recently, LiveNOW’s live stream of Pope Francis’ funeral generated more than 100 million streaming minutes, underscoring its growing global footprint.
LiveNOW from Fox is a national news service powered by Fox Television Stations. It focuses on delivering the most relevant and engaging live coverage happening across the country and the world. Often referred to as the “Red Zone” of news, it shifts dynamically between major stories as they unfold. Content is supported by Fox’s extensive local station group and resources.
