Newsbreak is one of the largest local news aggregators in the US, with 45+ million monthly readers. Unlike social platforms, Newsbreak readers arrive with an intent to consume news and information, which tends to produce more engaged video views.
Newsbreak is an approval-only platform. Distribution through VideoNest is available to channels that have opted into the VideoNest monetization and distribution program and hold an existing Newsbreak partnership. If that describes you, here's how to connect it.
Key Takeaways
- Newsbreak is an approval-only platform — available to channels enrolled in the VideoNest monetization and distribution program with an existing Newsbreak partnership
- Connect via Media → Feeds → Create Feed → Video or Article → Newsbreak
- Reaches 45M+ monthly local news readers across the US
- Part of VideoNest's 100+ distribution integrations — one upload, one metadata pass, multiple destinations
How to Connect Newsbreak in VideoNest
If your channel is enrolled in the VideoNest monetization and distribution program and you have an existing Newsbreak partnership, here's how to set up the feed:
- Go to Media → Feeds in your VideoNest account
- Click Create Feed and choose either Video or Article as the feed type, depending on what you want to distribute
- Select Newsbreak as the platform and complete the setup steps
Distributions
Distributions › Newsbreak
Once your feed is set up, your VideoNest library is connected to Newsbreak and you can start distributing videos and articles through the same workflow you use for every other platform.
What Newsbreak Is
Newsbreak is a local news aggregator with 45+ million monthly readers, predominantly in the US. Its audience reads in a news-first context, they're there for content, not social interaction, which tends to produce more engaged video views than distribution to social feeds.
Unlike platforms where video competes with short-form content and algorithmic entertainment, Newsbreak readers arrive with an intent to consume news and information. Video that supplements a story or provides direct reporting performs well in that context.
Part of VideoNest's Distribution Network
Newsbreak is one of 100+ platforms supported across VideoNest's distribution network. For publishers distributing video and articles to news portals, you can use the same VideoNest workflow to reach MSN, Yahoo, Apple News, Google News, and others alongside Newsbreak — each connected through the same Media → Feeds system.
Beyond news portals, VideoNest supports distribution to CTV platforms like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, podcast directories, social platforms, and more. Every platform in the network is a separate feed you can set up and manage independently, all from the same library.
One workflow, multiple destinations. Setting up a Newsbreak feed doesn't change how you upload or tag your content. Your existing VideoNest workflow stays exactly the same — Newsbreak is simply another destination in the same distribution run. See the full integrations directory for every platform supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to distribute to Newsbreak through VideoNest?
Newsbreak is an approval-only platform. Distribution through VideoNest is available to channels that have opted into the VideoNest monetization and distribution program and hold an existing Newsbreak partnership. It is not available as a self-serve connection for all accounts.
How do I set up Newsbreak distribution in VideoNest?
Go to Media → Feeds in your VideoNest account and click Create Feed. Choose either Video or Article as the feed type depending on what you want to distribute, then select Newsbreak as the platform and complete the setup. If Newsbreak isn't available in your account, check whether your channel is enrolled in the VideoNest monetization and distribution program.
Can I distribute to multiple platforms from the same VideoNest account?
Yes. VideoNest supports 100+ distribution integrations, including CTV platforms, news portals, podcast directories, and more. Each platform is set up as a separate feed through Media → Feeds, and you can manage all of them from the same library. Platforms like MSN, Yahoo, Apple News, and Roku are available to eligible channels.
What types of content can I distribute to Newsbreak?
VideoNest supports both Video feeds (MRSS) and Article feeds (RSS) for Newsbreak. When you create a feed through Media → Feeds → Create Feed, choose the type that matches your content. Video metadata, thumbnails, and titles carry over automatically — no reformatting required.
Is Newsbreak available on all VideoNest plans?
Newsbreak distribution requires enrollment in the VideoNest monetization and distribution program and an existing Newsbreak partnership. See the pricing page for a full breakdown of plan features, and the monetization page for program eligibility details.
If your channel is enrolled in the VideoNest distribution program and you have an existing Newsbreak partnership, you can set up your feed through Media → Feeds in your account.