# Channels

Media types supported by aclipp and the metrics tracked for each


A channel is the type of media where coverage appears. Each clipping is assigned to exactly one channel, which determines the metrics available for that clipping and its [outlet](/help/clippings/outlets).

## Supported channels

### Online

Websites, blogs, and news portals.

- **Outlet metrics:** monthly visitors
- **Clipping metrics:** unique visitors, media value

### Print

Newspapers, magazines, and journals.

- **Outlet metrics:** print run, reach, page price
- **Clipping metrics:** media value

### YouTube

Video content on YouTube (videos and Shorts).

- **Outlet metrics:** subscribers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### Instagram

Posts, Reels, and Stories.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### TikTok

Short-form video content.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### Twitter/X

Tweets and threads.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### Facebook

Posts and articles.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### LinkedIn

Professional network posts.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** likes, comments, media value

### Pinterest

Pins and boards.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** likes, comments, media value

### Snapchat

Snaps and Stories.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, likes, comments, media value

### Twitch

Live streams and VODs.

- **Outlet metrics:** followers
- **Clipping metrics:** views, media value

### TV

Television broadcasts.

- **Outlet metrics:** viewers
- **Clipping metrics:** reach, media value

### Podcast

Audio episodes.

- **Outlet metrics:** monthly listeners
- **Clipping metrics:** downloads, media value

### Newsletter

Email newsletters.

- **Outlet metrics:** subscribers
- **Clipping metrics:** opens, media value

## Media value

Every channel supports automatic [media value](/help/reference/media-value) estimation based on the clipping's engagement data.

<Callout title="Not yet supported">
  **Print** does not have automatic media value estimation yet. You can always
  enter a media value manually.
</Callout>