Scripps acquired WeatherSphere in October 2014 to build out the commitment it made to mobile consumer applications and weather when it started its own award-winning app, StormShield.
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Why is it important?
Broadcasters have been the number one source for weather for 50 years, and WeatherSphere provides a way for broadcasters to reach younger audiences on the platform where they spend their time – mobile.