NewsWatch (American TV program)

NewsWatch is an Emmy nominated television program with a focus on technology, consumer and entertainment, specifically consumer news, celebrity interviews, mobile app reviews, editorial and sponsored consumer electronic reviews, breaking medical and government news, and public service announcements.[1] NewsWatch also features on-location satellite media tour (SMT) interviews, video news releases (VNRs), and national non-profit awareness campaigns submitted to the program by various providers. Newswatch reviews the latest technology and movies, routinely featuring some of the newest technology on the planet. It broadcasts during morning news hours at 7am on Monday on AMC Network,[2] and all Ion Television affiliates, as well as independently syndicated local stations and specials airing on Comet and Buzzr with the latter airing select specials only. NewsWatch is based in Washington, DC and has offices in Fairfax, VA, New York, NY, and Denver, CO. NewsWatch is owned and operated by Bridge Communications,[3] a video production and communications company.

NewsWatch
StarringAndrew Tropeano (Host), Susan Bridges (Host)
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes1,328 (as of April 8, 2020)
Production
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original networkAMC Network
Ion Television
Comet (specials only)
Buzzr (select specials only)
Original releaseMarch 1990 (1990-03) –
present

Origins

NewsWatch began airing in March 1990 as a monthly program with a primary focus on financial issues. In the 1990s, it expanded its scope to become more of a TV news magazine covering a wide variety of topics of interest to the general public.

NewsWatch is a consumer and entertainment focused program that features both editorial and paid segments, where companies can market and promote their brand after an editorial approval process from the NewsWatch standards and practices team.

Celebrity appearances

Between July 2010 and July 2017, celebrities including Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Carrie Underwood, Brooklyn Decker, Cee Lo Green, Tom Skerritt, Julie Bowen, Chris Noth, Paul Sorvino, Alison Sweeney, and Julianne Moore have appeared in the program. In that same time period, celebrity athletes including Phil Mickelson, Joe Montana, Jerry West and Jeff Burton have appeared on the program.

Format

NewsWatch is hosted by Andrew Tropeano,[4][5][6][7] who introduces individual stories and consumer oriented product/service reviews. Segments within the program typically run one-to-two minutes in length and are usually self-contained reports.

The host also conducts interviews with newsmakers in remote locations throughout the U.S. These interviews cover a multitude of topics and often include well-known celebrities who may have a personal involvement in the issue being discussed.

Tech Report

Beginning in April 2011, part of the NewsWatch program began a focus on the technology market, specifically new consumer focused technologies. Since April 2011, NewsWatch has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies to produce product reviews to air on the NewsWatch program. Recent Fortune 500 Technology reviews include Sony, Siemens[8] and Audi (part of Volkswagen Group).[9] Tech Report has featured other nationally recognized brands, including Outback Steakhouse,[10] Casio, Bang & Olufsen[11] and D-Link.

AppWatch

Starting May 2012, NewsWatch began featuring AppWatch,[12] a segment focused on finding and reviewing new and upcoming mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. AppWatch is hosted by Andrew Tropeano and runs weekly. Recent AppWatch reviews included Intel[13] RCN Mobile App,[14] Jurassic Park III: Park Builder, MoWeather,[15] AZ Pest Control,[16] n8State,[17] Lord of the Dragons, Baby's Brilliant,

Awards and recognition

NewsWatch TV is a nominee for an Emmy in the National Capital Region, has won a Gold and Platinum 2017 Marcom Award for their nationwide 30 minute television program.[18][19] NewsWatch TV won the national 2017 Videographer Award for excellence in 30-minute entertainment programming.[20][21] The program received a 2016 Silver Telly Award, and was nominated for one other.[22] The program was awarded the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing media shows and companies in the United States.[23][24]

Affiliations

Bridge Communications, the parent company for NewsWatch, also owns NWT Media Group. NWT Media Group is a video production and media buying firm that has worked with hundreds of corporations, affiliations, non-profits, and charity organizations.

References
  1. IMDB:NewsWatch web page
  2. NewsWatch Television Listings on AMC Network - TVGuide web page
  3. Bridge Communications: Parent Company of NewsWatch web page
  4. IMDb: Andrew Tropeano - producer and director, known for NewsWatch (1989) web page
  5. NewsWatch Newswatch TV Reviews Products to Better Inform Consumers, and they do it with Digital Media web page
  6. Andrew Tropeano: Effectively Informing Viewers and Reviewing Products with NewsWatch TV
  7. Andrew Tropeano, Host and Co-Founder of NewsWatch web page]
  8. Siemens Smart Hearing Aid Featured on NewsWatch Television web page
  9. E-Tron Quattro Concept Featured on NewsWatch Television web page
  10. NewsWatch TV reported on the features of the Outback App web page
  11. Bang and Olufsen – Wireless Speaker - NewsWatch Review web page
  12. AppWatch web page
  13. Intel® tablets showcased on the History and Bio Channel feature, NewsWatch web page
  14. "About RCN - an Internet, Cable TV & Phone services provider".
  15. MoWeather on NewsWatch - AppWatch web page
  16. PCTOnline - AZ Pest Control on History Channel web page
  17. Consumer Electronics Net - NewsWatch Recently Featured the N8 State Mobile Application on National Television web page
  18. NewsWatch TV Wins Gold in Television Awards for Excellence in TV Production and Product Reviews web page
  19. 2017 Marcom Platinum Award Winners web page
  20. NewsWatch TV Wins Prestigious Videographer Award web page
  21. 2017 VideoGrapher Award Winners web page
  22. NewsWatch Nominated for Two Telly Awards web page
  23. NewsWatch Profile on Inc.com web page
  24. NewsWatch TV Honored in Top 1000 on the Inc. 5000 List web page
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