Sky News launches international audio service to provide non-stop news programming for those on the go

Sky News is now available as an audio service on TuneIn - the world’s leading live-streaming audio platform - allowing listeners in the UK, Ireland and in the US, free access to trusted, quality news wherever they are. 

The partnership means Sky News’ award-winning non-stop news coverage is now accessible to audiences when they’re not in front of a screen and bolsters Sky News’ extensive audio offering that includes podcasts, on-demand news for smart speakers and news content for commercial radio stations. 

Priya Sahathevan, Director of Commercial & Business Development, Sky News said: “We know that audio is increasingly important to our news audiences. This audio partnership with TuneIn offers Sky News audiences yet another way to access our award-winning journalism, keeping them connected to what is happening, wherever they are. Our extensive, multiplatform offering means trusted, impartial news is accessible to millions of people around the world, in whatever format suits best.” 

Fergus Mellon, GM of TuneIn UK said: “Sky News is widely known for delivering breaking news, headlines and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more. We are thrilled to grow our vast library of audio news content along with building our presence in the UK to help Sky News’ audience get the information they need the most on the go and 24/7.” 

Available initially in the UK, Ireland and the US, listeners can access Sky News audio via the TuneIn mobile app, web browser, connected devices such as Alexa, Sonos, Google Home, and in any car model compatible with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, just say Play Sky News on TuneIn’. 

To find out more about the Sky News audio stream visit: skynews.com/audio 

TuneIn is globally accessible in 100+ countries and has over 75 million monthly active users. To learn more about TuneIn and its Sky News integration visit us at tunein.com/skynews