FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 31, 2006
Contact:  Bobbie Fisher, Director of Corporate Communications, 757.889.9107

WHRO’s SPOOKY “HAUNTS” NO. 3 HALLOWEEN DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES

Norfolk:  Halloween Haunts, a series of short vignettes aired on public radio stations WHRO 89.5FM and WHRO 90.3FM, highlighting some of Virginia’s enduring ghosts and ghostly legends, ranked third in Halloween download popularity by those visiting the popular iTunes Music Store. 
Within the first two weeks of Halloween Haunts being offered on iTunes, the series was the third most popular download in the Halloween category.  iTunes, a digital media player application for playing and organizing digital music and video files, has gained and maintained a international reputation for accessibility. 
Michelle Harrell, producer and host of the scary vignettes, says, “We’re really excited about Halloween Haunts being accepted.  It’s WHRO’s first podcast to be picked up by iTunes – and to be ranked third of all the Halloween related material is nothing short of a thrill!”

WHRO is a regional media company that promotes education, culture and citizenship to the citizens of Hampton Roads, Virginia through a variety of services.  Every day, thousands of viewers and listeners tune in to broadcast programming on WHRO's public television and two public radio stations.  Since its founding more than 40 years ago to support education, WHRO has employed creativity and technology to serve its mission to enrich audiences through content that educates, entertains and promotes understanding. Owned by 16 local school divisions, WHRO delivers educational and new media services to 286,000 students and 25,000 educators per month as well.