New York, NY - June 16, 2003 - WorldNow affiliates, WQAD-TV, KVBC-TV and WATE-TV, have each been awarded the 2003 Edward R. Murrow Award by the Radio-Television Broadcasters Association (RTNDA). Named after the late Edward R. Murrow, a legend in broadcast news, this award honors outstanding achievements in electronic journalism and is as such one of the most prestigious awards to be bestowed upon the industry.

WQAD-TV was recognized twice, winning both the Edward R. Murrow National and Regional awards for the best TV news Web site, while KVBC-TV and WATE-TV were also each honored with regional awards for their sites.

To view these award-winning sites, click below: 

WQAD-TV - Quad Cities (launched on the WorldNow platform in February 2001)

KVBC-TV- Las Vegas ( launched on the WorldNow platform in December 2000)

WATE-TV - Knoxville (launched on the WorldNow platform in May 2000)

WorldNow powers over 120 local TV news Web sites in the US, providing broadcast stations with a complete technical, revenue and content solution. The Edward R. Murrow Award comes straight on the heels of other industry acclaim for WorldNow affiliates including the Associated Press awards given to both WISHTV.com and KRON4.com earlier this year.

"The RTNDA awards and the increasing industry recognition that local TV sites are receiving is a testament to the growth of broadcast journalism on the Web," said Gary Gannaway, CEO of WorldNow. "WorldNow is honored to have WQAD, KVBC, and WATE as its partners and will continue to help our stations develop the best news sites on the Web."

According to data from Nielsen Netratings, the WorldNow Network has experienced a growth of 57 percent in unique visitors since May 2002.

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WorldNow is the leading provider of Internet technology, revenue and content solutions for local news and information companies. Through its exclusive partnerships with over 120 local television stations, WorldNow has built the largest network of local news and information destinations in the world. WorldNow builds and supports an integrated, cost-effective software solution that diminishes the technological barriers to entry. Combined with WorldNow's comprehensive revenue programs, content offerings, consulting services and on-going customer support, broadcasters are empowered to establish superior Internet businesses that grow their audience, enhance their brand and drive new profits. More information is available at the award-winning website www.worldnow.com.