# NewsBreak

> NewsBreak is a US local news and information platform operated by Particle Media Inc. Its app and website personalize publisher and contributor content by location and interest, while its advertising, publisher, and emerging local business products monetize the audience and distribution system.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Mountain View, United States
- **Founders:** Jeff Zheng (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** NewsBreak app and website, Publisher Partner Program, Contributor Network, NewsBreak Ads, ClearStream
- **Notable:** Reached 12 million daily active users by its January 2021 Series C announcement., Reported 40 million monthly active US users in 2026., NewsBreak said 956 local publications joined in 2021.

## Products & services

- **NewsBreak app and website** — Personalized local and national news, alerts, weather, crime maps, and community information.
- **Publisher Partner Program** — Full-article distribution with publisher controls, attribution, analytics, and revenue opportunities.
- **Contributor Network** — Distribution and monetization for independent local reporters and creators.
- **NewsBreak Ads** — Native advertising across the app, newsletters, and partner media inventory with local targeting.
- **ClearStream** — AI-based ad quality and ranking engine offered to other publishers.
- **SPOTLIGHTS** — Question-led story creation and hyperlocal distribution for small businesses; its launch offer includes one free feature and push notification.
- **Nearby AI** — Announced local intent marketplace connecting consumers with nearby businesses and services.
- **NDot AI** — Announced media technology platform for publisher audience growth, personalization, engagement, and monetization.

## Achievements

- Reached 12 million daily active users by its January 2021 Series C announcement.
- Reported 40 million monthly active US users in 2026.
- NewsBreak said 956 local publications joined in 2021.
- Won an ADWEEK Tech Stack Mobile Product/Platform Award for ClearStream in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Appointed Nicolas Zylberstein chief business officer and announced Nearby AI and NDot AI.
- **2026-05** — Launched SPOTLIGHTS for local business storytelling and neighborhood distribution.
- **2025-12** — ClearStream won an ADWEEK Tech Stack award for its ad quality engine.

## Links

- Website: https://www.newsbreak.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newsbreak
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/newsbreakApp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClL6jsp9LUEI9Xdm94QLnMw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsbreakapp/

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Last updated: 2026-09-29