WorldNow
American news software company (1998–2015)
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WorldNow was a New York City-based software company founded in 1998 by Gary Gannaway. The company developed a digital media platform for television broadcasters, allowing stations to manage and distribute content across websites, mobile applications and over-the-top services. Customers included CBS, Cox Media Group, Fox Television, Meredith Corporation, Media General and Raycom Media, which also held a minority stake in the company. In August 2015, WorldNow was acquired by San Francisco-based Frankly Inc. in a $45 million cash-and-stock deal. Frankly was subsequently acquired by and became a subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, digital media |
| Founder | Gary Gannaway |
| Fate | Acquired by Frankly Inc., 2015; subsequently absorbed by Nexstar Media Group |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
| Products | Digital content management platform for broadcasters |
Products
WorldNow's platform integrated web content management, online video management and delivery, over-the-top (OTT) distribution, mobile applications and advertising tools in a single system aimed at local television broadcasters. It was offered as a software-as-a-service solution.
Notable clients
- Raycom Media (1998) — also held a 37% minority stake in the company[1]
- Meredith Corporation (2011)
- Fox Television Stations (2012)[2]
- Media General (2013)[3]
