Best Overall Website – Cable Network – Small and Mid-Size (fewer than 50mln subs)
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| March 12, 2014
Winner
MSGVarsity.com
MSG Varsity transitioned from a linear network to a 24/7 digital sports network in 2013—and it didn’t lose any of the bells and whistles in the process. It still provides live and on-demand coverage of high school sports and events in the NY, NJ, CT tri-state area. The Cablevision exclusive site migrated to a responsive site, allowing viewers to access the full experience on any device. New additions include the launch on in-game highlights—the same type of feature you’d expect to see while watching a MLB or NBA game. You may have even caught some of MSGVarsity.com’s work last March, with a 60-foot buzzer-beater by a New Rochelle player making ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” and several other national telecasts.
Honorable Mentions
FEARNET.com
FEARNET.com offers serious horror fans everything from streaming video to the latest movie reviews, plus a very active message board community.
OutsideTelevision.com
Visually stunning, the site keeps outdoor enthusiasts up-to-date what they need to know (like snow totals), while giving them a beautiful video player.
Sony Pictures Television, U.S. Networks – CineSony.com
Last year’s relaunch turned CineSony.com into a responsive site showcasing Hollywood movies for its Spanish-speaking audience, with visits up 200% with uniques.