WorldNow Signs New Client Fisher

WorldNow Signs New Client Fisher

WorldNow inks new deal with innovative station group while renewing pacts with 50 plus stations for Raycom, Barrington and Drewry

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the leading online technology, content and revenue-solutions company for local media, has announced that it has inked a deal with Fisher Communications to provide 13 television and radio stations its preeminent online video platform. Fisher manages over 20 television and radio stations in the Northwest and is an integral part of the region's rich history.

"With online video increasingly growing in importance and monetization potential in local media, we're confident to be engaging the marketplace with a partner as innovative and experienced as WorldNow," said Colleen Brown, President & CEO, Fisher Communications, Inc.

Concurrently, WorldNow is happy to announce that it has renewed multi-year partnerships with a slew of other leading broadcasters, including Raycom Media, Barrington Broadcasting Group and Drewry Broadcasting Group, encompassing 57 stations.

"WorldNow provides us flexible advanced technologies and exceptional customer service, which allows us to customize the solution we need to support a growing and profitable business," said Paul McTear, Raycom CEO. "WorldNow's superior publishing platform and video streaming have been catalysts in Raycom's leadership in online news delivery."

WorldNow will continue to provide its best-of-class technology and services for the 37 Raycom stations, 15 Barrington stations and five Drewry stations. In addition, all 37 Raycom stations will continue to be supported by WorldNow's national ad sales network while nine of them will receive local ad sales services.

"In these tumultuous times, it's more vital than ever that local media companies invest in the kind of technology and services that will serve as a catalyst for future growth," said Gary Gannaway, WorldNow CEO. "We're thrilled that all of these leading broadcasters have chosen us to be their partner in building their online businesses in the 21st Century."

WorldNow's robust growth has been fueled by an unwavering commitment to reinvesting in the WorldNow proprietary site management and video platforms to provide greater control and flexibility-of-use to our customers, backed by world-class support and strategic services. With the addition of the new Fisher stations, WorldNow's client base now consists of almost 500 affiliates of major broadcast station, radio and newspaper groups.

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, Evening Post, Fisher, Gray, Local TV LLC, Media General, News Press & Gazette, Raycom Media, Tribune and Young. For more information please visit www.WorldNow.com.

Source: WorldNow

CONTACT: Hank Kim, WorldNow Media Relations, +1-917-647-0500,
hank@hankkimconsulting.com

Web Site: http://www.worldnow.com/

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