U.S. News & World Report Honored In The 23rd Annual Webby Awards

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report announced today that its Travel and Cars platforms have been honored for Best General Websites – Travel and Best General Websites – Car Sites & Car Culture in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards.

Selected among the best from 13,000 entries this year, the Best Cars and Travel channels are emblematic of U.S. News' mission of empowering people to make more informed decisions. With rankings driven by research, the Best Cars channel attracted more than 71 million visitors over the past year, with the majority actively shopping for a car. Similarly, the Travel platform evaluates industry expertise and traveler reviews to help nearly 5 million monthly visitors find their next vacation.

"We are thrilled to see the Webby Awards recognize the astounding work from our Travel and Cars rankings, which reflect our mission to help consumers make important car buying and travel decisions," said Eric Gertler, executive chairman of U.S. News. "In true U.S. News fashion, we will use this honor as motivation to create more of the expert content our readers crave."

The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. Established in 1996, this year's Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide.

Media Contact: Enxhi Myslymi, emyslymi@usnews.com, 202-955-2189.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Apps, Mobile, and Voice, Social, Podcasts, and Games. Established in 1996, this year's Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: YouTube, WP Engine, EY, YouGov, Vitamin T, WNYC Studios, Fast Company, ESA, Product Hunt, and Social Media Week.

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