WorldNow Takes Helm of SWX Sports Site

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:00am EDT

NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the leading online technology,
content and revenue-solutions company for local media, has taken over the
backend responsibility for SWXRightNow.com, an up-to-the-minute sports news
site, for its KHQ Inc. client.  WorldNow is providing both its proprietary CMS
and Video platforms for SWX, the premiere online source for sports news and
information in the state of Washington. 

SWX has established its supremacy in this arena by combining unique
interactive features, including local blog content with real-time local and
national sports news and scores.  From high school soccer to Major League
Baseball's Seattle Mariners and everything in between, SWX covers the gamut of
the Washington sports world. This new arrangement is an extension of the
multiyear partnership between WorldNow and KHQ.

"We've developed a relationship marked by trust and camaraderie with the
WorldNow team over time that has created a great, successful product," said
Patricia McRae, President and GM, KNDO KNDU KHQ. "SWXRightNow allows us to
create a new brand in our market that will generate new audience and revenue
for KHQ." 

"KHQ is an innovative station and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to
help them expand their online presence," said Gary Gannaway, CEO of WorldNow.

"We applaud KHQ for their innovation and see the SWX Sports Site as an
excellent example of how local media properties are expanding beyond their
traditional brands and building new revenue generating businesses," said Liza
Watts, Vice President of Client Services, WorldNow.
 
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

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