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CNBC Africa, Newstag video
syndication partnership
NBC Africa – the Pan-African
side, shedding new light on international news
financial and business news
as it breaks.
channel – will be syndicating its
“Newstag is committed to providing global
award-winning multimedia and video
news coverage from truly distinct perspectives
clips to ‘mobile-first’ video news service
and we’re delighted that CNBC Africa has
Newstag.
partnered with us to offer our users a refreshing
The multi-year deal grants Newstag the right
insight into African news through an African
to share and distribute CNBC’s news videos on
lens,” commented Newstag CEO, Henrik
its mobile and online platforms alongside
current affairs and entertainment content
from other professional content producers
around the world, including AP, AFP and
Reuters.
According to CNBCAfrica.com chief
executive, Sid Wahi, Newstag is to
professional video news what YouTube is to
amateur video clips. “They are the world’s
largest online network based on videos
only from trusted sources. CNBC Africa is
the largest and most credible source of
business content from around the
continent with over 35,000 videos
interviews and clips available through its digital
Eklund. “It’s a dynamic time for Africa and in
publishing channels. This partnership will
less than a decade CNBC Africa has built a solid
extend our current reach and enhance our
international reputation for providing credible
digital ecosystem.”
and impartial news, presenting an exciting
Newstag’s ‘mobile-first’ service enables users
picture of a continent in development from
to create their own ‘tagstream’ (or personalised
nuanced reporting on the ground. We hope that
TV channel) in seconds,
combining these strengths with
organising, consuming and “CNBC Africa is the
Newstag’s innovative