NewsON was initially introduced on the 9th of June, 2015 as a joint venture between five US TV station groups. Its founding member includes well-known names such as Raycom Media, Media General, Hearst Television, Cox Media Group, and the ABC Owned TV Station Group. Some of its major media investors include heavyweights like Sinclair Broadcasting and Hubbard Broadcasting. Other companies who came on board include TEGNA, E.W. Scripps Company, Graham Media Group and Berkshire Hathaway which is owned by Warren Buffett.