MSN

Fact sheet

April 2014

The MSN homepage is the best homepage to stay in the know — with search, news, local and social networking all in one place. MSN offers the latest breaking news and popular news from Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live andBing. With more than 437 million people worldwide visiting MSN every month, MSN is a top online information site, with localized versions available globally in 56 markets and 26 languages.

MSN for Windows 8

Built exclusively for Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10, MSN for Windows 8 gives people a place where they can be informed, decompress and let their curiosity reign. From the updated user interface to blazing fast speed and comprehensive content, MSN showcases what it does best — instant access to the information people want most.

All about the MSN homepage

MSN is designed to be the best homepage on the Web, with powerful Bing search, the top news and hottest entertainment, and convenient access to some of the most popular social networks — all in a fresh look. Featuring a clean design and speedy performance, the MSN homepage cuts through the clutter, making it easy for people to find the information they care about across news, entertainment, sports, lifestyle and finance.Sophisticated programming delivers relevant information and tailored headlines based on customer preferences. The homepage incorporates customers’ increasing desire for integrated search, relevant local information, high-definition video and social media capabilities.

In-depth local experience

MSN offers extensive local information for more than 42,000 ZIP codes, including weather, news, entertainment, traffic, tweets and events tailored to a visitor’s hometown. MSN is the only site that combines media experience with Bing search, and also offers people real-time community news that is grouped by ZIP code. Specific features of the MSN Local Edition include these:

  • News. Aggregates hyperlocal news from multiple providers, such as local newspapers and NBCNews.com.
  • Sports. Provides regional sports events, scores and news — down to the high-school level.
  • Weather and Travel.Forecasts local weather, traffic and gas prices.
  • Dining and Events. Provides reviews and information on local restaurants, bars and events.
  • Movies. Provides local movie show times and the ability to purchase tickets from Fandango’s network of tens of thousands of theater screens.
  • Jobs. Provides local job listings, powered by CareerBuilder.com on MSN.
  • Maps. Enables people to see Bing Maps from the MSN homepage.
  • My Cities. Enables people to personalize their local experience with the ability to save up to three cities, so they can keep up to date on the local news and information of their friends’ or relatives’ hometown.
  • Twitter. Access to the day’s top trends and movers on Twitter. Ability to check tweets by location — powered by Bing.

A deeper look into MSN’sbig five topics

News on MSN.MSN offers a full spectrum of news on everything from entertainment, business and politics to what’s happening across the globe and right around the corner. The site presents compelling, diverse and visually engaging stories on the consumer’s platform of choice,including the latest video and news from respected sources such as NBCnews.com;“TODAY,”the No. 1 morning news program; “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams”;“Meet the Press,”the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs program; “Dateline NBC”; and more.

Entertainment on MSN.MSN Entertainment, which includes MSN Movies, , MSN Music and Wonderwall, is a vast and popular Web destination, with more than 29 million unique visitors. MSN Entertainment provides a fresh and engaging experience that offers consumers with original and partner content. MSN Entertainment partners with leading content providers, including BermanBraun, Entertainment Tonight, TheWrap and more.

  • Wonderwall.Launched in February 2009, Wonderwall is one of the top entertainment news sites on the Web. With15.3million unique visitors per month, Wonderwall is a celebrity destination within an innovative, dynamic design, which allows people to experience and interact on the latest of the lives of their favorite celebrities like never before. Wonderwall includes the latest information and photos from leading celebrity and paparazzi agencies, original editorial content created by the Wonderwall editorial team, and video content from MSN content partners, including Entertainment Tonight and The Onion.
  • MSN Movies.MSN Movies offers access to expert content and reviews on new releases and DVDs, including a rich database of movie trailers and overviews, actor profiles, photos, interviews and bios. Customers can check local show times, post reviews, purchase tickets via Fandango, find seasonal movie guides and more.
  • MSN Music.MSN Music brings to life a rich magazine experience providing artist interviews and exclusives, music videos and live performances, full album audio streams, and more. Whether people are looking for their music favorites or wanting to discover something new, with professional recommendations from top music reviewers such as Robert Christgau and more, MSN Music is the right destination.

Sports on MSN.FOXSports.com on MSN is the No. 3sports sites on the Web, providingmore than 31 million sports fans with the latest news, video clips, stats, rankings and opinionatedcommentary on all things from the world of sports. Fans have access to exclusive content fromFOX Sports’ broadcast relationships with the National Football League, Major League Baseball, NASCAR and college Bowl Championship Series football, as well as columns by Ken Rosenthal, Jason Whitlock and Mark Kriegel— all of which complements the dozens of hours of sports videoprogramming and highlights available on the site each week.

Lifestyle on MSN.MSN Livingoffers information, resources and tools for more than 14.2 million Internet-savvy working women and men on topics such as health, fitness, food, style, beauty,parenting and home decor. MSN Living offers provocative and intriguing information fromleading editorial experts, including Hearst Corp. (Esquire, Redbook, Marie Claire, Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeeping and Country Living), Meredith (Ladies’ Home Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, MORE and American Baby), Rodale (Men’s Health) and Time Inc. (InStyle). A few of the top categories on MSN Living include these:

  • MSN Healthy Living.MSN Healthy Living isa deep and engaging site that averages more than 97 million page views a month. It boasts thousands of pages ofcontent from industry leaders, including Prevention, Health.com, Harvard and EatingWell. MSN Healthy Living provides customerswith information and tools related to wellness, diet and fitness, nutrition, pregnancy and parenting, diseases and conditions, and more to help live a healthier life.
  • Delish. Created by MSN and Hearst infall 2008, Delishoffers more than 2.3 million everyday cooks an array of content, includingthousands of recipes, how-to content, informative video, and foodindustry news highlighting entertainment and pop culture, as it relates to food.
  • Glo.Launched in April 2010, Glo is a lifestyle site focused on style, beauty, living and relationship content. Glo utilizes a unique vertical scrolling method, which presents its topics daily with a fresh and in-the-know perspective, filled with glossy, full-screen photo galleries, videos, and unique features. It combines the imagery and feel of a magazine with the appeal of a dynamic site like Wonderwall.com. It features original content from its editorial team, premium content from HFM U.S. and MSN properties, and relevant content from popular lifestyle sites including: Sugar/Sugar Entertainment, LimeLife, Modelinia, Remodelista, YourTango, Stylespot and more.
  • Fitbie. Launched in December 2010 with Rodale, the authoritative source for fitness, diet and weight loss content, Fitbie is the most recent addition to the MSN Lifestyle portfolio of sites. Fitbie brings premium content from Rodale’s brands, including Women’s Health, Prevention, Runner’s World, BicyclingandMen’s Health, offering advice on how to look, feel and live better by making the right diet and fitness choices.

MSN Money.MSN Money is one of the top financial service sites on the Web, offeringcomprehensive online financial resources and award-winning editorial content and tools toempower investors and engage spenders and savers. People can stay informed with in-depthand current financial data, follow investment recommendations, access financial tools, andconnect with other active investors to enable smarter financial decisions. Information is providedby top sources, including CNBC, BusinessWeek, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Forbes.com andmore. Personal finance tips are offered by top experts, such as Liz Pulliam Weston, the Web’sfavorite personal finance expert; Jim Jubak; Jon Markman; and others. Personal finance tools arealso available, including a mortgage calculator, debt calculator, scholarship search, capital gainsanalysis and much more.

  • Top Stocks. As part of its continuing efforts to provide people with the right tools and information to make confident decisions about their finances, MSN Money’s Top Stocks sitefeatures several contributors, including industry pundit Gene Marcial, who brings his well-known Inside Wall Street column exclusively to MSN twice a week.

Availability

MSN is available worldwide. Specific feature availability, however, differs according to market.

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