Under Christopher Ruddy's direction, Newsmax will continue to grow and develop as a digital media news influencer, with a focus on national news and politics. Between Fox, CNN, OAL, Al Jazzera, and the major three of CNBC, ABC, and CBS, as well as hundreds of other smaller companies and specialized news sources, there is plenty of competition. Newsmax will position itself to be the dominant news distribution point for millions as digital connections and 24/7 information delivery continue to incorporate themselves into daily life, far beyond the 5 o'clock nightly news prime time slot. This is significantly more important to Ruddy than any one election or news event. That is the future of news in the twenty-first century.