Fox Television Stations Extreme Reach and LTN Bring Live...

Collaboration demonstrates how managed IP distribution and cloud-based syndication workflows can support live television at national scale

Fox Television Stations, XR (Extreme Reach), and LTN today announced the successful completion of a four-week live syndication initiative for the 25 Words or Less LIVE game show, demonstrating a modern approach to live television distribution that combines operational flexibility, reliability, and real-time audience engagement.

Produced for Fox First Run and hosted by Meredith Vieira, 25 Words or Less LIVEaired weekdays from May 4 through May 29, 2026, originating from Parlay Studios in Jersey City, New Jersey. During its four-week run, the initiative brought more than 38 live broadcasts twice daily to 18 broadcast stations, many of them Fox O&O's, across key US markets through a workflow powered by Extreme Reach's syndication services and LTN's managed IP video transport network and master control operations.

The project marked a significant milestone for all three organizations, proving the viability of live syndicated television workflows that enable broadcasters to create more immediate and interactive viewing experiences. The live delivery created new opportunities for stations to engage viewers through social media, local promotions, and real-time audience participation, allowing fans to play along with contestants live.

Live programming creates unique opportunities for stations to engage viewers in real time, said Stephen Brown, EVP Programming and Development, Fox Television Stations, Fox First Run. This initiative demonstrated how innovative distribution strategies can support new programming models while maintaining the reliability broadcasters require.

XR and LTN delivered a live syndication workflow that allowed Fox to distribute the programming to participating stations nationwide. XR managed the show's distribution through its syndication platform, while LTN provided fully managed IP transport and master control services connecting Fox's production facility to local stations. Together, the companies leveraged XR's content delivery expertise and LTN's proven broadcast infrastructure to bring the excitement of live television to viewers nationwide, allowing fans to watch, interact, and play along with the show as it happened.

Delivering live syndicated programming requires coordination, precision, and dependable technology partners, said Matt Pagen, General Manager of XR Media. Together with Fox and LTN, we created a workflow that helps broadcasters and syndicators engage audiences in new ways while maximizing their content investments. This combined offering delivered the performance we needed, while providing a more cost-efficient alternative to traditional satellite distribution.

The initiative received positive feedback from participating stations and showcased how cloud-based and IP-enabled distribution models can support live television workflows traditionally dependent on legacy infrastructure. It also highlighted the potential for significant cost savings compared to traditional satellite distribution, without sacrificing the reliability, scale, or viewer experience required for live television.

This project represents the kind of innovation content creators and broadcasters are actively exploring as they modernize their distribution strategies, said Rick Young, SVP, Global Products, LTN. By combining Extreme Reach's syndication expertise with LTN's managed IP network and operational services, we enabled a reliable live television experience to stations across the country.

The collaboration reflects a growing industry shift toward more flexible, software-driven distribution architectures that can support live events, syndicated programming, and evolving audience engagement strategies.

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