CRN Earns Top Honors for Tablet App at min Digital Awards

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CRN, the top news source for solution providers and the IT channel, earned top honors in the Tablet App (Free) category for min's annual Digital Awards. CRN.com was also recognized with an honorable mention in the category of Email Newsletters. 

A panel of new media experts and judges comprised from min's staff chose the award recipients across 28 categories based on content and achievements from the prior year. Having covered the magazine and media community for more than 60 years, min is a trusted source in the consumer and B2B magazine business, making min's Digital Awards one of the industry's top honors in the digital space.

"This recognition is an honor for CRN, and a testament to the hard work of our reporters, editors and Web developers in creating a digital news source that continues CRN's 32-year legacy as the voice of the IT channel," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company, publisher of CRN.  "The CRN Tech News app has grown exponentially over the two years since its introduction, and our app subscribers are the proof that we're delivering the content they need in the format they want to read it."

Winner – Tablet App (Free)
Min's Digital Awards recognized the CRN Tech News as the best free tablet app for the quality of its editorial content and its optimal use of the tablet format as a platform for news consumption. Available for the Apple iPad and Microsoft Windows 8-based devices, CRN Tech News provides daily news, access to highly-regarded lists such as the Solution Provider 500, and exclusive investigative features. Recent in-depth coverage includes "Let's Get Real: Counterfeit Parts Could Be In The Solution You're Selling Right Now," "Many Happy Returns: How Bringing Jobs Back To The U.S. Benefits The Channel," and "Nice Work If You Can Get It: The IT Talent Shortage Is More Serious Than You Think."