--- title: How to Add and Configure the News Feature description: Learn how to quickly integrate and customize a live news feed on your screens with this easy step-by-step guide. 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[Help Center](https://help.displaynow.io/help?hsLang=en) 2. [Media Content Set up](https://help.displaynow.io/help/media-content-set-up?hsLang=en) December 9, 2025 # How to Add and Configure the News Feature ## Learn how to quickly integrate and customize a live news feed on your screens with this easy step-by-step guide. Keep your workspace and audience informed with real-time updates from around the world. ### **Step 1: Navigate to Display NOW Manager \> Media** - Navigate to the **Media** section from the left-hand side menu. - Click on the **+ Add Media** button in the top right corner. ![Screenshot 2025-11-22 at 12.21.11 AM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-22%20at%2012.21.11%20AM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-22%20at%2012.21.11%20AM.png) - In the Media App Store, locate the **News** tile and click **+ Add New**. ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.43.53 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.43.53%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.43.53%20PM.png) ### **Step 2: Configure the Media Name and Select the News Channel** - In the Add Media configuration window, **name your media.** ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.44.05 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.05%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.05%20PM.png) - Locate the **News Channel** dropdown. Use it to select your preferred news provider ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.44.21 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.21%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.21%20PM.png) - Use the **Topic** dropdown to select the **category or region of news** you wish to display. Available options depend on the channel. ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.44.33 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.33%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.44.33%20PM.png) ### **Step 3: Set the Display Duration and Story Count** - Configure how the news stories rotate on your display. - **How long should we show each story?**: Enter the desired time (in seconds) for each individual news headline to remain visible ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.45.08 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.08%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.08%20PM.png) - **How many stories should we show?**: Enter the maximum number of headlines you want the feed to cycle through ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.45.14 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.14%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.14%20PM.png) ### **Step 5: Save and Publish to a Playlist** - Scroll down to the bottom and put the media in a **playlist or broadcast**. ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.45.34 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.34%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.45.34%20PM.png) - On the right panel, select the playlist you want to add the news feed to (e.g., **News Playlist**) and click **Add to Media**. ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.46.30 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.46.30%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.46.30%20PM.png) - Click the blue **Save** button at the bottom of the screen to finalize the configuration and deploy the news feed. ![Screenshot 2025-11-24 at 4.46.43 PM](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.46.43%20PM.png?width=670&height=383&name=Screenshot%202025-11-24%20at%204.46.43%20PM.png) - This is how your news content will appear on your display. ![](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-09-2025-10-23-13-2097-PM.png?width=670&height=335&name=image-png-Dec-09-2025-10-23-13-2097-PM.png) - [Getting Started](https://help.displaynow.io/help/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Media Content Set up](https://help.displaynow.io/help/media-content-set-up?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](https://help.displaynow.io/help/faq?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.displaynow.io/help/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Manager Classic](https://help.displaynow.io/help/manager-classic?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://help.displaynow.io/help/blog?hsLang=en) - [Billing](https://help.displaynow.io/help/billing?hsLang=en) [![Display NOW Support](https://help.displaynow.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Display%20NOW%20Support.png?width=300&height=58&name=Display%20NOW%20Support.png "Display NOW Support")](https://displaynow.io) ### **Effortless Intelligent Engagement** ™ ##### We're here for you. 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