Newsreel

Research shows the average person spends about 🕚 2 hours and 24 minutes 🕚 on social media every day. It’s where we connect, shop, and catch up on news—and Newsreel gets it. After testing Newsreel's app, a Colgate University focus group participant responded: "Get off Instagram for a little bit and go on this instead. It’s just as stimulating, but it helps you know more about the world and join conversations you might otherwise miss.” We’re not asking you to give up social media. We’re your companion to it: a news source designed to fit your attention span and media habits. Unlike traditional apps, Newsreel is built for how you consume content today—with swipeable, interactive briefings and timelines that break down complex stories into quick, digestible moments. It’s news made for your world. Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Colgate University

Today, Newsreel CEO and founder, Jack Brewster, visited Professor Stephanie Miner’s class at Colgate University to introduce Newsreel and engage in discussion with students about the future of news. Jack discussed various topics with some of Colgate's brightest including: 📌 Why are they increasingly avoiding the news? 📌 How are they staying informed today and how can Newsreel help? 📌 What would make news more engaging and meaningful to them? The class tested Newsreel earlier this week and shared feedback on the app. The discussion also evolved into a deeper conversation about the current state of news in America and how today’s media landscape influences civic engagement and trust. A big thank you to Professor Miner for hosting Newsreel and to the students for their incredible energy, curiosity, and ideas! #Colgate #newsthatsticks

Founder Jack Brewster and reporter Ryan Johnson demoed Newsreel at Ithaca College this week. Some quotes from focus group participants: "I really like the layout, it's convenient and streamlined." "I like the interactive features like the quizzes, it makes it fun and engaging." "The timeline feature is really useful, it helps provide context and background on the news stories." Sign up for early access here: https://www.newsreel.co/

🚀 Newsreel launched its first pilot at Colgate University, bringing our interactive news experience to students for the first time! Here’s what students had to say about Newsreel: 💬 “Just a quick start to the day—you get what you need to know in five minutes. It’s way more efficient than Instagram… less scrolling, more actual news.” 💬 “I was flipping through like crazy, clicking links, and did all of that in ten minutes. It’s easy and gives you the essentials without the overload.” 💬 “The timelines feature is really useful. Once I get the news briefing, I know what the big headlines are, and if something catches my interest, I’d go to the timelines to learn more.” The pilot gave us fresh insights, and we’re already working on improvements based on their feedback. Thank you to the Colgate students who participated, and to everyone supporting Newsreel on this journey! We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to bring Newsreel to more people soon. h/t Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation #newsthatsticks

We’ve got exciting news! In less than one week, Newsreel is launching at Colgate University (as part of a pilot) and for a select group of Kickstarter backers who paid for early access. 🎉 We’re rethinking how you consume news—making it interactive, digestible, and designed to fit into your life. Some of our features include … - Interactive daily news briefing: Imagine getting all the news in bite-sized, engaging updates that help you understand the day’s biggest stories in minutes. It’s a dynamic, interactive experience that comes once a day, making staying informed feel effortless. - Timelines database: Get the full context on major stories, with easy-to-navigate timelines that connect the dots. Who gets it first: - Colgate University students. - Kickstarter backers who purchased our “early access” reward. What’s next: We’ll be rolling out Newsreel to everyone soon—so keep an eye out for updates. You’ll be the first to know when it’s your turn to join us. #newsthatsticks

Research from the University of California, Irvine, shows that our screen attention span has dropped drastically, from 150 seconds in 2004 to just 47 seconds by 2021. At Newsreel, we design news that works with your brain, not against it—helping you cut through the noise and stay informed in a world of shrinking attention spans. Join the waitlist to try Newsreel by clicking here: newsreel.co #newsthatsticks

The news “article” is dead, and here’s why: Our brains crave quick, engaging content. Long articles? Not so much. With today’s digital overload, attention spans are shorter, and our minds are wired to process information in small, interactive bites. At Newsreel, we’re embracing this change. No more scrolling through walls of text — get *high quality* news in a format your brain actually likes. Timelines, quizzes, and interactive updates that make staying informed easier than ever. Sign up for the waitlist to try Newsreel by clicking here: www.newsreel.co #newsthatsticks

The New York Times publishes an average of 200 articles every day. With so much content, it’s easy to miss out on what matters. That’s where Newsreel comes in. We deliver just ONE daily interactive briefing to keep you up-to-date — no noise, no overwhelm. And with our library of TIMELINES, you can catch up on anything you’ve missed, designed to make news stick with you. 🗞️ Why settle for overload when you can get what you need, when you need it? #newsthatsticks

Get the news that fits your attention span without dumbing things down. Newsreel is here to bring you headlines that stick, stories without the jargon, and updates that save you time—all while keeping things fun and engaging. 🎯 📲 Ready to experience news differently? Sign up for our waitlist now: newsreel.co #newsthatsticks

Our CEO, Jack Brewster, recently spoke at Mill Valley Public Library about how phones, social media, and AI are changing the way we learn and speak about the world around us. Jack argued that we are in the midst of what he calls a “great information devolution,” where the abundance of information and the speed at which it is delivered are overwhelming our ability to think critically, engage meaningfully, and maintain a deep understanding of complex issues. He challenged the audience to consider how these shifts are affecting our brains, our conversations, and our ability to make informed decisions—and called on everyone to rethink their relationship with technology to reclaim their attention and agency.