Tokyo’s five major private television networks are preparing to trial simultaneous online streaming of their evening news programs from next year, sources close to the matter said Tuesday.
The decision comes as private networks, which have been cautious about starting online streaming services, are waking up to the reality that their online presence will only continue to fade if they do not keep up with the growing trend of video streaming on smartphones.
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