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December 16, 2005


ABC's NY Flagship Picks AP Radio for Customized Web Content

Washington, D.C. – New York's 77WABC and Denver's 710KNUS are the latest to select AP Custom News for their stations' customized web content and news updates. CustomNews is a continually updated news and information service that replicates the design, structure and branding of a broadcaster's Web site. It offers a turnkey solution for stations that want to retain the look and feel of their own site while adding AP's unmatched news coverage, without a major investment in outside resources.

"Capturing web audience through an effective internet presence is an important growth strategy for any broadcaster," said AP Radio General Manager Thom Callahan. "AP CustomNews service is an essential tool for radio stations seeking to maximize the potential of their site."

WABC and KNUS join the following stations that have chosen AP to provide customized information solution for their web sites:

WINS, New York (www.1010wins.com)
WOR, New York (www.wor710.com)
KFWB, Los Angeles (www.kfwb.com)
KLIF,  Dallas (www.big570.com)
KYW, Philadelphia (www.kyw1060.com)
WRKO, Boston (www.wrko.com)
KPTK,  Seattle (www.am1090seattle.com)
KDKA, Pittsburgh (www.kdkaradio.com)
KQV, Pittsburgh (www.kqv.com)
KXL,  Portland (www.kxl.com)
WTMJ, Milwakee (www.620wtmj.com)

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