Syncbak, the platform for live local OTT, announced launch of VUit

Syncbak, the platform for live local OTT, announced launch of VUit, a free, ad-supported national streaming service. Aiming to be “The Netflix of Live, Local and Free,” VUit expects to stream more than 3 million hours of live programming annually featuring local, regional and special interest programming produced by leading television stations, along with thousands of “VUit Originals.” VUit’s initial launch partners include more than 200 television stations owned by Gray Television, Meredith Corporation, Cowles Media Company, Heritage Broadcasting Group, and Morgan Murphy Media.