TuneIn and CNN are keeping their good thing going. On Monday, both companies revealed a multiyear extension of their longtime partnership. The deal continues the app’s audio simulcasts of CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español, and HLN. TuneIn will also maintain a commercial-free CNN station for TuneIn Premium subscribers. There are also some new offerings under the extension.
The new deal includes a 24/7 CNN Originals station, now available as an ad-supported station for all users. A commercial-free version is coming for Premium subscribers soon. This will feature programs like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, This Is Life with Lisa Ling, Forensic Files II, American Dynasties: The Kennedys, and more. The contract also expands the CNN stations to include Canadian users.
“CNN, television’s first 24-hour all-news service, continues to be a go-to source for around-the-clock news coverage, reaching more individuals on television and online than any other cable news organization in the US,” said TuneIn CEO Richard Stern. “CNN has been one of our foundational partners. With news being an important pillar for TuneIn, the expansion of CNN content offerings and territories, in addition to our partnerships with other top US news outlets, allows TuneIn to continue to deliver diversified news offerings and value to our listeners.”
