Worldwide News Network Launches with NewsCloud

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 1, 2026 | 2:12pm CT

Worldwide News Network

Red Apple Audio Networks has launched its new Worldwide News Network (WWNN), utilizing the NewsCloud newsroom platform developed by Radio.Cloud. The network officially debuted on May 23, with executives citing NewsCloud's cloud-based architecture and rapid deployment capabilities as key factors in the launch.

"Given our very aggressive deployment timeline, NewsCloud was the best choice for launching the Worldwide News Network," said Lee Harris, Vice President of News for WWNN and WABC Radio. Harris said the platform has been heavily customized for the operation and will allow the network to provide a level of affiliate service not previously available from a news network.

NewsCloud is designed to streamline newsroom workflows by integrating news gathering, production, management, and distribution tools into a single platform. The system supports live newscast distribution through its NewsCloud Player and connects multiple news sources through its editorial interface.

Radio.Cloud CEO and Founder Christian Brenner said the WWNN launch marks the North American debut of the NewsCloud platform. While the company has long provided cloud-based radio automation to stations across the United States, Brenner said NewsCloud consolidates newsroom operations that traditionally required multiple separate systems.

Worldwide News Network is the latest venture from Red Apple Audio Networks and is designed to provide 24-hour news coverage to affiliate stations. The service distributes fact-based news reports at the top and bottom of each hour for radio stations in the United States and internationally.

Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media and WABC Radio, said the network required a next-generation newsroom system capable of operating from anywhere news is happening. He added that NewsCloud enabled the network to launch quickly while providing a high degree of customization for affiliate stations.

Brenner noted that NewsCloud is already being used by three national radio networks in Germany and Austria, where it has helped expand affiliate relationships and improve operational efficiency through localized news production capabilities.