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As the technology branch of the Capitol Broadcasting Company family, CBC New Media Group is charged with managing WRAL.com, CBC’s digital channel initiatives, and Albright Digital, a digital solutions provider that aids car dealers with Internet marketing, among others. In addition CBC New Media oversees strategic acquisitions and start-up projects for Capitol Broadcasting Company.

The CBC New Media Group was officially launched in 2005. Jimmy Goodmon, who had held a variety of positions with CBC’s television stations, was named general manager. John Conway, hired in November 1995 as managing editor of WRAL OnLine, was named new media director, with primary responsibility for WRAL.com.

The New Media Group soon launched a directory site called Triangle 411, hiring an inside sales team. In December 2005 New Media acquired Charlotte-based Local TechWire, with former CBC manager Rick Smith as its managing editor.

Also in 2005, News Over Wireless was launched to build mobile websites for WRAL and later other media companies. Sam Matheny, who started work at CBC in 1995 with Capitol Networks, became General Manager of the unit.

One of Sam’s first hires at Capitol Networks was John Clark, who went on to hold a variety of editorial and technical roles inside CBC New Media, including web editor, website programmer, technology director and general manager for WRAL.com.

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CBC New Media Wins Three First Place Awards in Local Media Association’s 2018 Digital Innovation Contest

The Local Media Association released its slate of 2018 Digital Innovation Contest winners on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, and CBC New Media Group picked up three First Place honors. More than 70 media companies participated in the annual national competition,
John Conway General Manager CBC New Media

John Conway is General Manager of digital platforms for CBC New Media. Its flagship website, WRAL.com, is the most visited local media site in the North Carolina and is consistently ranked as a top rated television news website in the nation.

Conway first joined Capitol Broadcasting Company in 1995 as the first managing editor of what was then called WRAL OnLine. He has served as WRAL.com’s product development director and creative services director.

Conway is a 1985 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a B.A. in journalism. He has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for newspapers in Raleigh, Greensboro and Orlando. He has held administrative positions with the UNC School of Journalism, including assistant dean for distance education and executive education.

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Two years ago Capitol Broadcasting Company created a new subsidiary, a digital marketing team, under the umbrella of our division CBC New Media Group. Digital Elements emerged as a natural extension of CBC’s commitment to helping local businesses prosper. Keeping
WRAL Online

WRAL Online was the beginning of WRAL.com, the flaship property of CBC New Media Group that has won numerous journalism awards and has been recognized as a leader nationally among local media sites. The promo was produced in 1997.
Interpath launch team

CBC employees who were critical to the development of the company’s internet service – Interpath. Photo came at a 20th anniversary celebration in 2014.

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CBC New Media Group

Highlights for CBC New Media Group

CBC New Media Wins Three First Place Awards in Local Media Association’s 2018 Digital Innovation Contest

John Conway General Manager CBC New Media

Digital Marketing Team Elemental at CBC

WRAL Online

Interpath launch team