Broadcasting & Cable: In a notable effort to boost the popularity of local news on digital platforms, five major broadcast television station groups that reach about two thirds of all TV homes in the U.S. have formed a joint venture that will provide live and on-demand newscasts to consumers via apps on mobile and selected connected TV devices. The NewsOn venture, which is expected to begin service this fall, is backed by ABC Owned Television Station Group, Cox Media Group, Hearst Television, Media General and Raycom Media.