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A-LIST RESULTS ARE IN

WISN.com Voters Nearly Doubled in Contest's Second Year of Recognizing Local Favorites


Milwaukee, Wisconsin—October 6, 2008— WISN.com announces the winners of the 2008 Best of the A-List on WISN.com. Presented by American, the A-List on WISN.com (www.wisn.com/alist) offers visitors the insider’s scoop on the best in Milwaukee, featuring descriptions, photos, maps and recommendations on more than 1,900 businesses.

The 2008 A-List on WISN.com featured three new categories, including local radio stations, pet services and night clubs. "Wes, Rahny & Alley" on WXSS-FM won the vote for the "Best Morning Radio Show." The End of the Leash in Mukwonago was voted the "Best Pet Supplies" business and Shank Hall won for "Best Live Music Venue" in the nightlife category. The complete list of 2008 winners will be posted on October 10th at www.wisn.com/alist. Businesses will receive access to marketing materials to help promote their win.

The second annual contest ran from August 4 to September 29, 2008 during which time the guide grew an additional 44%. The contest included more than 1,900 competing businesses and generated more than 74,000 votes.  The numbers are up from August of 2007 when the A-List on WISN.com featured around 550 business profiles.  During the first annual contest, the guide grew 143% thanks to people nominating more than 700 additional businesses.  The 2007 contest generated around a million pageviews and more than 54,000 votes in 8 weeks.

“Our audience is excited to offer their perspective on the best in Milwaukee, and our advertisers are thrilled to be a part of a program that highlights what makes our city unique,” says Jan Wade, president and general manager at WISN 12. “By building on the strong foundation created in 2007, the A-List on WISN.com has exceeded our goals for 2008.”

The A-List on WISN.com is powered by CityVoter.

“Partnering with WISN has been extremely rewarding,” comments Josh Walker, CityVoter founder and CEO. “The continued success of the A-List is built on WISN’s innovative approach, loyal audience, and commitment to providing the local community with a fun and engaging resource to the best places to eat, drink, and experience Milwaukee.”

About WISN
WISN-TV, the ABC station in Milwaukee, is owned by Hearst-Argyle Television.  Hearst-Argyle owns 26 television stations and manages an additional three television and two radio  stations, in geographically diverse U.S. markets.

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