Studio One Networks launches The Online Family...Symantec to be exclusive sponsor of program focused on family and the home computer

NEW YORK, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Studio One Networks announced that it has released The Online Family, a multi-media program that delivers useful information about turning the home computer into an essential tool for today's modern family. Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC) , exclusive sponsor of Studio One Networks' award-winning CIO Strategy Center, is also exclusive sponsor of The Online Family.

The program was created to provide practical advice for users who would like to better understand the many uses of their computer, but may not be "computer savvy." The target audience of The Online Family is the parents of school-age children, grandparents and seniors. The content is presented in a clear and accessible tone, and is designed to encourage family unity and connectivity through the home computer.

Award winning national journalist, Courtney Macavinta, is Managing Editor of The Online Family. Her articles have appeared in Business 2.0, Red Herring, Wired News, the Washington Post, and have been carried by the major wire services. She has been interviewed by CNN, National Public Radio and USA Today and other media about the media modes of teens and 'tweens and other related business and technology subjects. The program's correspondents include regular contributors to leading national technology, business and science outlets.

  The weekly updated editorial content is divided into three channels:

 

  EXPLORE & CONNECT - How to use the family computer to connect with family,

  friends, neighbors and teachers; using the computer to increase quality of

  life and play family-friendly games; using the Internet to find

  information, shop, plan vacations, and help with research projects,

  homework and more.

 

  ORGANIZE & CREATE - Using the family computer to organize family

  documents, images, music and other family collectibles; providing

  solutions for managing time, storing important records and categorizing

  music.

 

  PROTECT & SECURE - How to protect family members from online dangers and

  keep digital information safe and secure.

 

Studio One Networks has carefully selected leading niche family sites as charter distribution partners for The Online Family including: 4momsathome.com, thinks.com, heronlinenetwork.com, iwomanweb.com, linkup- parents.com, momtomomchat.com, myparentime.com, bluesuitmom.com, e- nterests.com, exploringwomanhood.com, amazingmoms.com, modernmom.com, familyshoppingbag.com, and momscape.com.

Andrew Susman CEO of Studio One Networks said, "We feel that 'The Online Family' will make the computer the central source of information and entertainment for the family, much as radio and television were earlier. But,

because the Internet is a truly interactive medium, its potential is unlimited."

About Symantec

Symantec is the global leader in information security providing a broad range of software, appliances, and services designed to help individuals, small and mid-sized businesses and large enterprises secure and manage their IT infrastructures. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 35 countries.

About Studio One Networks

Studio One Networks, Inc. is the leading company in digital program syndication for major corporate sponsors and media partners. Studio One Networks' diversified stable of programs, and exclusive sponsors range from: Your Baby Today (Nestle Infant Nutrition); to CIO Strategy Center (Symantec), with over 265 media partners ranging from AOL to Wal-Mart. Visit us at www.studioone.net.

Source: Studio One Networks