CLEVELAND -- NewsChannel5 was the first media outlet in Northeast Ohio to break the news Wednesday that Eric Mangini was named the new Browns head coach.

Within seconds of Sports Director Andy Baskin’s confirmation of the move, WEWS used multiple platforms to deliver the news to viewers and users: Andy was Live on 5, newsnet5.com sent out an e-mail alert and posted the story, and editorial staff posted on Twitter and Facebook.

"This is a great example of how NewsChannel5 is responding to the needs of our audience. We delivered this big story in all the ways viewers and users are consuming local media," said WEWS News Director Jill Manuel. "Northeast Ohio can count on us to consistently be where they are, with local content that matters to them.”

NewsChannel5 will provide continuous coverage of the Browns search for new management on air, online and on mobile phones.

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