New York State Broadcasters Association's Focus on Industry Growth Leads Them to Emmis Interactive

CHICAGO, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmis Interactive, Inc., the software and consulting company that empowers the reinvention of local media, today announced it has signed an agreement with the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) to consult with their 300+ member stations. Emmis Interactive will provide its proven sales consulting services to NYSBA as part of NYSBA's objective to enhance their education of the interactive space.

"We are excited about offering Emmis Interactive's Sales Training to our member stations. The training, entitled 'The Path to Building a Successful Local Interactive Business,' is a practical approach that will ensure attendees return to their stations with tangible ways to build their business," said Richard Novik, Senior Vice President of NYSBA.

"We believe what the New York State Broadcasters Association is doing for its member stations is extremely important for the growth and vitality of our industry," Deborah Esayian, co-President of Emmis Interactive said. "They know their stations' needs and are responding in a multitude of creative ways. We have been inspired by their leadership and consider it a privilege to partner with them and educate their stations all across New York state – we are so honored they suggested this approach!"

Emmis Interactive's sales consulting services will be available to all NYSBA members through a series of trainings. Members of the Emmis Interactive staff will also speak at the NYSBA Executive Conference in June, and at their Digital Leadership Conference in September.

About Emmis Interactive, Inc.

Emmis Interactive, Inc., an award-winning global software and consulting company, provides local broadcasters and publishers with profitable, sustainable interactive businesses. Combining years of broadcast and publishing experience with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service, Emmis Interactive empowers local media companies with a comprehensive digital strategy to maximize the value of their media brands. Services include interactive strategy for executive management, interactive sales training, content management consulting, proprietary technology platform and hosting services, custom web-site design and interactive product development. Emmis Interactive Inc. is an Emmis Communications Company. For more information about Emmis Interactive, visit www.emmisinteractive.com.

About NYSBA

The New York State Broadcasters Association represents the interests of over 300 television and radio stations in New York State. In addition to its lobbying efforts, NYSBA offers a variety of member services to the broadcasters of the New York State.  For more information about NYSBA, visit www.nysbroadcasters.org.

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SOURCE Emmis Interactive, Inc.