Raycom Media: National television goes mobile

Raycom Media is one of the US nation's largest broadcasters which delivers the latest news to your mobile device.

News • Mobile App

Challenge

An American television broadcasting company FOX6 WBRC News made a decision to broadcast the latest news, sports, interactive weather radar and video directly to your Android mobile device.

Solution

A truly indispensable mobile application for those who like to hold a hand on a pulse of updated news. Videal experts solved a problem of news access arrangement irrespective of user's location.
The solution was designed to have a high responsiveness and performance. Right after appearing the news on the source, they become available incontinently anywhere in the world on any mobile device.

Benefits

Stay connected no matter where you go with comprehensive coverage for Birmingham, North Alabama and Central Alabama. When news and weather breaks the WBRC news app is your “all access pass” to the latest stories.

Key features of the system:

• Local, regional and national coverage
• Real-time breaking news alerts so you can follow stories as they happen
• Deep weather forecast information
• Contribute your stories, images and video to WBRC by uploading directly from your mobile device
• Side menu tray navigation for quick access to the news you need
• Live streaming support on 4.x devices (Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean)
• Universal app for phone and tablet devices (tablets include multi-pane reading)