SAN FRANCISCO, December 14, 2011 - CBS Interactive today announced it is the winner of three Digiday Video Awards for its outstanding media-affiliated web sites. The 2011 Digiday Video Awards (DVAs) honors overall excellence and breakthrough achievement in video media, marketing and advertising.  Following is a list of the official awards:

•  CBS.com’s Around the World for Free Web series: Best Original Non-Scripted Video Show/Series
•  TV.com: Best Video Destination (Entertainment)
•  CBS.com: Best Video Destination (Information)

“The CBS Interactive team is passionate about creating original and engaging content and sites, and we are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts,” said Marc DeBevoise, SVP and GM of CBS Interactive’s Entertainment and Lifestyle Division. “We hope that these wins will encourage more users to visit our properties, as we continue to produce and distribute more high-quality content than ever before.”

 The DVAs are presented by Digiday, along with the hosts of Digiday Video and Digiday Video Upfront conferences, which include hundreds of leading video media and marketing experts, journalists, insiders, brand execs, publishers and mobile technology visionaries.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive is the premier online content network for information and entertainment.  Its brands dive deep into the things people care most about across news, sports, entertainment, technology and business.  Leading properties include CNET, CBS.com, GamesSpot.com, CBSSports.com, CBSNews.com, TV.com and CHOW. With hundreds of millions of unique visitors from around the world each month, CBS Interactive is a global top 10 Web property and the largest premium content network online.

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