Overview
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Haystack News provides free, ad-supported streaming of local, national, and international video news. It aggregates news content from partners and offers live 24/7 channels plus on-demand clips, delivered through a personalized playlist that uses the viewer’s location and interests. The platform runs ads within streams to monetize, with a premium subscription available to remove ads. It works across many devices, including smart TVs, OTT boxes, and mobile apps, and includes features like an interactive Newsline ticker. Haystack News differentiates itself by securing local news coverage in over 90% of U.S. markets through partnerships with nearly 300 broadcast stations and by combining personalized, short-form clips with live feeds on an ad-supported model. Its goal is to give cord-cutters and other viewers easy access to a broad, personalized news experience without needing a traditional cable subscription.
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What believers are saying
- Haystack’s November 2026 homepage shows active publishing and sustained audience-facing product velocity.
- Adte’s August 2026 deal expands monetization before the 2026 election ad surge.
- Premium trials and ad-free upgrades create incremental revenue without weakening the free funnel.
What critics are saying
- Adte’s August 2026 partnership proves larger CTV platforms compete for Haystack inventory.
- Premium remains only $4.99 monthly, leaving heavy dependence on ad-market swings.
- If station partners defect, Haystack’s local-news moat collapses and the app becomes replaceable.
What makes Haystack News unique
- Haystack News aggregates 400-plus channels into personalized My Headlines playlists, updated November 2026.
- It spans mobile, smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, and web distribution.
- Its local-news coverage reaches 90% of U.S. markets through nearly 300 stations.
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