WorldNow Extends Their Reach Halfway Around the Globe

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NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldNow, the leading online technology, content and revenue-solutions company for local media, has announced that it has expanded its reach with the launch of KUAM in Guam. WorldNow is providing KUAM with its full CMS and video platform in a multi-year deal. Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government.

KUAM had an operational online presence prior to joining WorldNow, but wanted to be in a position to build and monetize their online business. KUAM was looking for a partner they could trust, especially since they are thousands of miles away from the U.S. They needed a provider that could easily help them transition and build a new platform via phone and email. Specifically, KUAM was looking for easy administration and control with their user interface, advanced metrics and reporting, the ability to stream live video and social networking capabilities.

"WorldNow's world-class technology, supplemental content, services and support attracted us to ink a deal with them," said Jason Salas, Interactive Media Director, KUAM. "Since our launch, we have had several storms, big events and heartbreaking stories that really let us show off our new platform. In two days, we produced and published 63 stories and 17 videos and generated several hundreds of comments from our viewers. We are so excited about having a mobile site and the turnaround time for getting rich media online is better than it's ever been."

"We're thrilled to bring KUAM-TV into the WorldNow family and to expand our distribution further outside the U.S.," said Craig Smith, EVP Sales and Distribution for WorldNow. "KUAM is on the leading edge of delivering local media online and we are excited to have the opportunity to support their success."

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, Media General, News Press & Gazette, Quincy, Raycom Media, Schurz and Young. For more information please visit www.WorldNow.com.