KLAS TV and Griffin Communications Re-Up With WorldNow

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the leading online technology, content and revenue-solutions company for local media, has announced that it has completed long term extensions with Landmark's KLAS TV and Griffin Communications' KWTV, KOTV and Tulsa CW.

KLAS TV, operating online as www.8NewsNow.com, and Griffin Communications' online properties, News9.com, NewsOn6.com and TulsaCW.com's partnership with WorldNow has been built on innovation and implementation of best practices to ensure leadership positions in their markets. These long-term extensions give the stations the opportunity to enhance their online businesses with WorldNow's evolving technology developments and innovative revenue generating programs.

"WorldNow has made great strides in opening up their platform and providing the flexibility we need to be successful," said Chris Way, Director of Digital Media for KLAS TV. "We are excited to extend our relationship with them and continue on our path of growing our audience and revenue with their help."

"WorldNow is constantly innovating and has been a great partner for Griffin Communications," says Kevin Fullbright," Vice President of New Media for Griffin Communications. "They continue to meet the rigorous and constantly evolving requirements in support of our partnership."  

"8NewsNow.com and the Griffin Communications sites rank among the top local media sites in the country," said Craig Smith, EVP Sales and Distribution for WorldNow.  "We are proud to be associated with such high caliber news and information providers and their continued leadership is a testament to the value of our partnership."

About WorldNow

WorldNow, a New York-based leader in online technology, content and revenue solutions, is the only company to provide a comprehensive technology platform and strategic advertising services that enable media companies to expand to the digital realm with innovative Web publishing tools, advanced video delivery technology and industry-driving advertising leadership. WorldNow's proven technology and advertising leadership equips its media partners with the tools to make the transition to the digital marketplace, expand their footprint in the online ecosystem and realize real-world profitability from their investment.  Current WorldNow customers include CBS Radio, Cox, Dispatch, Fisher, Gray, Griffin, Journal, Landmark, Media General, Quincy, Raycom Media, Schurz, Titan, Waterman and Young. For more information please visit www.WorldNow.com.

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