"There is a clear need among local broadcasters to profitably integrate the Internet and television," said Mr. Jedynak who comes from NBC. "AWS is one of the few companies that truly understands and delivers effective convergence products to the local television marketplace. Our WeatherNet and InstaSports programs are right on target with what the local television industry needs to bring Internet into its core businesses. I look forward to the challenge of taking each product to an even greater level of success."

"Andy’s expertise and experience matches AWS strategic direction perfectly," said Bob Marshall, President of AWS, Inc. "He is clearly a tremendous asset who will significantly boost our ability to deliver top notch, local content products that bring TV and the Internet together."

Prior to joining AWS, Andy worked for nine years at NBC’s San Diego television station. In his most recent position, Manager of New Media, he played a key role in the development of the overall Internet strategy for NBC’s owned and operated stations. Jedynak brings a diverse background to AWS, including sales, marketing, news, promotion, and new media.

AWS is a recognized leader of innovative television and online applications for both local weather and sports. Established in January 1993, AWS, Inc. (formerly Automated Weather Source) pioneered the WeatherNet program that brings live, local weather coverage to more than 100 major TV stations nationwide. In December of 1998 AWS launched the innovative InstaSports program to bring local TV stations groundbreaking coverage of local high school sports. InstaSports has now been launched in 7 major markets across the US, with several other markets slated to launch this fall.