KLAS TV - WorldNow Client, wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Website

NEW YORK, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the leading online technology, content and revenue-solutions company for local media, announced today that their client has been awarded a national Edward R. Murrow award, large market website.  This prestigious award honors outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. Award recipients clearly demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of  journalism.  It is one of the highest honors a station can receive.

"We are so excited that they have been recognized with such a prestigious award. It is a true testament to the commitment and dedication to serving their communities with the best digital news experience possible," said Melissa Hatter, EVP of Client Services and Strategic Account Management.

You can visit the station here:

     KLAS-TV:        http://www.8newsnow.com

For a complete list of awards please go to http://rtdna.org/article/rtdna_announces_2013_regional_murrow_awards

This station first launched their site with WorldNow in December of 2000.  We are proud to have such a long lasting partnership with this outstanding team.

In the last 3 years, 13 of 14 RFP's for platform services sought by broadcasters have been awarded to WorldNow giving them the #1 market share serving over 450+ local broadcasters around the country, covering over 80% of US households.

About WorldNow         
WorldNow provides industry leading online publishing and revenue solutions for local media. Our cost efficient publishing platforms include innovative CMS solutions for site management, video and mobile publishing. Our online revenue solutions include a national advertising network, packaged local sales programs, classifieds and comprehensive sales training and support. Our online media, technology, and marketing teams have extensive experience in helping local media companies build profitable businesses on the Web. We support our technologies and services with in-depth strategic consultation incorporating market leading best practices for managing successful online businesses. Our full service solutions and support enable our clients to realize greater real-world profitability from their investment. Leverage our experience built over 14 years in partnership with more than 400 local media properties. Current WorldNow customers include: Allbritton, CBS Local Digital Media, Cox, Dispatch, Fisher, Fox TV Stations, Griffin, Landmark, Lilly Broadcasting, London Broadcasting, Meredith, New Age Media, Quincy, Raycom Media, Reiten TV, Sagamore Hill, Titan, Waterman, West Virginia Media, and Young Broadcasting. For more information please visit www.Worldnow.com.  WorldNow services over 57million monthly uniques and powers over 450 local broadcasters with 81% of US households covered.

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