Channel One's 'Livewire' Receives Interactive Media Award for "Best in Class" Kids Web Site.- Broadband Video Channel Singled Out for Distinction in Design, Content, Feature Functionality, Usability and Standards Compliance - NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Channel One, the preeminent news and public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. content provider reaching more than seven million students in middle schools and high schools across the country, today announced that 'Livewire,' ChannelOne.com's 24/7 broadband video channel, has received the Interactive Media Award for "Best in Class" Web site in the Kids category. Livewire debuted in August, 2006. The news channel was unveiled as part of a broader redesign on ChannelOne.com, a vibrant Web community visited each month by more than 400,000 teens seeking access to breaking news and topics of interest. Nominations for the Interactive Media Awards were accepted from a pool of international Web design firms, advertising agencies and corporate marketing departments, as well as individual Web designers and graphic artists. The competition was judged by members of the Interactive Media Council, Inc. (IMC (Internet Mail Consortium, Santa Cruz, CA, www.imc.org) An industry trade association founded in 1996 by Paul Hoffman and Dave Crocker that promotes Internet e-mail standards and features. ), an organization of thought-leading Web designers, advertising executives and industry experts. Livewire was singled out among the many nominees for its excellence in design, content, feature functionality, usability and standards compliance. "We are thrilled to be recognized by a respected panel of experts for the quality and delivery of our content," said Beth Mayall, senior vice president of creative development of Channel One. "Livewire was built from scratch around the notion that news can and should engage teens. Features like behind-the-scenes footage, interactive graphics, quizzes, and playlist A file that contains an index to a selected group of music files on the computer. Using digital jukebox software such as iTunes and Winamp, playlists are created by the user by dragging and dropping titles from a master index. The software may be able to create a playlist automatically. capabilities were designed to do just that. We also sought creative ways to get teens to become active participants in the delivery of news and issues of the day. Our solution was a 'Bureau Schools' section where kids can view their peers' reactions to what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. and develop and inspire their own journalistic interests." In 2005, ChannelOne.com received a Webby See WBI. Award and Webby People's Voice Award in the popular "Youth" category. Judging criteria included Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. For more information and to view Channel One's Livewire, please visit ChannelOne.com. About Channel One Peabody and Webby award-winning Channel One is the preeminent news and public affairs content provider reaching more than 7 million teens in middle schools and high schools across the country, nearly 30% of teenagers in the U.S. In recent months, Channel One News has covered fast-breaking world events from regions such as Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. , Jordan, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Myanmar, and Qatar. Channel One News programming has been featured on leading networks and news programs, including CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , ABC News
ABC News is a division of American television and radio network ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Its current president is David Westin. , the WB, Nightline and The Today Show. Visit ChannelOne.com to learn more. About the Interactive Media Awards (IMAs) The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement. Sponsored by the Interactive Media Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. of leading web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, the competition seeks to elevate the standards of excellence on the Internet. For more information visit http://www.interactivemediaawards.com. |
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