Exhibit 10.13

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE

This SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE (“Agreement”) is made as of this
18th day of June 2009 by and between MEDIALINK WORLDWIDE INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation, having an address at 708 Third Avenue, New York, New York
10017 (“Medialink”), and LAWRENCE A. THOMAS, an individual residing at 204
Borden Road, Middletown, New Jersey 07748 (“Thomas”).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1.           This Agreement shall be deemed effective (the “Effective Date”)
upon the execution date of that certain agreement and plan of merger (the
“Merger Agreement”) between Medialink, The NewsMarket, Inc. (“TNM”) and a wholly
owned subsidiary of TNM (the “Merger Partner”); provided, however, that in the
event that the proposed merger transaction (the “Merger”) pursuant to the Merger
Agreement is not consummated by December 31, 2009, then this Agreement shall be
null and void and of no force and effect.

2.           Thomas and Medialink are parties to that certain Employment
Agreement dated as of September 9, 2005 (the “Employment Agreement”) pursuant to
which Thomas performed duties as the Chief Operating Officer of
Medialink.  Certain terms of the Employment Agreement, including without
limitation, Sections 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 5.2-5.4, 8.3 and 11 are expressly modified
by the terms of this Agreement.  Thomas’s employment relationship with Medialink
will be deemed (with no further action required by Medialink) terminated by
Medialink effective as of the date on which the Merger becomes effective (the
“Termination Date”).  The termination of Thomas’s employment hereunder shall not
be deemed a For Cause termination, as such term is defined in the Employment
Agreement.  Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect Thomas’s compensation or
benefits prior to the Termination Date.

3.           Thomas acknowledges that he fully understands the terms and
implications of this Agreement.  Thomas has carefully considered other
alternatives to executing this Agreement and has decided that he will execute
this Agreement.

4.           Thomas understands that he will have up to twenty-one (21) days
from the date hereof to review and execute this Agreement and that he shall have
the right, within seven (7) days after his execution of this Agreement, to
revoke same unless such right is waived by Thomas.  If and to the extent Thomas
executes this Agreement prior to the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day
period referred to above, Thomas represents and warrants to Medialink that he
has done so knowingly and voluntarily.

5.           Thomas further recognizes that he executes this Agreement
voluntarily and that Medialink requires that he discuss the same with his legal
advisors to ensure full and thorough knowledge of the legal significance of this
Agreement.  Medialink agrees to reimburse Thomas for all reasonable legal fees
incurred in the review of this Agreement, up to a maximum reimbursement of
$1,500.  Thomas has been represented by Moses & Singer LLP in his review and
consideration of this Agreement.

 
 

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6.          (a)           In lieu and in place of any payments or benefits
otherwise due Thomas under Sections 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 5.2-5.4 and 8.3 of the
Employment Agreement and in consideration for Thomas signing and adhering to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, Thomas will receive the gross amount of
One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars, subject to downward adjustment as
set forth below, which amount shall be reduced by all applicable deductions as
shall be required to be withheld by applicable law and regulation (the
“Severance Payment”).  Such Severance Payment will be payable in one lump sum no
later than fifteen (15) business days after the Termination Date and shall not
be offset by any amounts Thomas earns or could have earned with reasonable
diligence after the Termination Date.  Thomas expressly releases Medialink from
making any payments or making any benefits available pursuant to Sections 4.3,
4.6, 4.7, 5.2-5.4 and 8.3 of the Employment Agreement.

  (b)           The amount of the Severance Payment referenced above is subject
to downward adjustment based on Medialink’s Adjusted Cash Balance as of the
closing of the Merger (the “Closing”).  For purposes of this calculation,
Adjusted Cash Balance means the sum of (A) the actual cash available at the
Closing (after payment or accrual of Medialink’s transaction costs associated
with the Merger) (i) prior to payment of (x) contractual and non-contractual
severance obligations (including the Severance Payment) and (y) 2009 board of
directors’ fees, and (ii) adjusted, upward or downward for the Working Capital
Adjustment (as such term is defined in the Merger Agreement) and (B) the amount
of severance obligations assumed by the Merger Partner pursuant to the Merger
Agreement.  The amount of the Severance Payment shall be adjusted as follows:

(i)           If the Adjusted Cash Balance is at least equal to $1,126,000,
there shall be no adjustment to the amount of the Severance Payment;

(ii)           If the Adjusted Cash Balance is less than $1,126,000, then the
Severance Payment shall be reduced by an amount equal to the product of (x)
0.158 and (y) the amount by which the actual Adjusted Cash Balance falls short
of $1,126,000.

For purposes of clarification, an adjustment shall be made pursuant to only one
of Sections 6(b)(i) or 6(b)(ii) above, but not both.

  (c)           Thomas and Medialink agree that notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, in the event that during the period between the Effective Date
and the Termination Date, Thomas dies or suffers a Disability (as such term is
defined in Section 6.1 of the Employment Agreement), then Thomas (or his estate,
as the case may be) shall be entitled to receive from Medialink the benefits set
forth in Sections 5.2 (upon death) or 5.4 (upon a Disability) of the Employment
Agreement until the Termination Date, and from and after the Termination Date,
if any, Thomas (or his estate, as the case may be) shall receive, in lieu of
such benefits, the payment set forth in Section 6(a), as adjusted by Section
6(b) of this Agreement.

 
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7.           The Company agrees to pay and Thomas acknowledges that he will have
been paid his accrued and unpaid salary and bonus through the Termination Date
and is not entitled to any further payments for same.  Thomas further
acknowledges that he will not be entitled to participate in any of Medialink’s
benefit plans after the Termination Date; provided, however, that Thomas may
continue to participate in Medialink’s hospitalization and group health benefit
plans pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) at
Thomas’s sole cost and expense, unless otherwise provided by law.

8.           As a condition to Thomas receiving the Severance Payment referenced
above and as a material inducement for Medialink to enter into this Agreement:

(a)           Thomas agrees to be available to Medialink for telephone
consultations for up to thirty (30) days after the Termination Date.  In no
event shall Thomas be required to be available for more than an aggregate of ten
(10) hours during such period.

(b)           Thomas agrees that on the Termination Date, Thomas shall deliver
all Medialink Property, as hereinafter defined, in his custody or possession to
Medialink or its representatives, and Thomas represents and warrants that no
such Medialink Property or copies thereof have been knowingly retained by him,
any of his representatives or any person, firm or corporation owned or
controlled by him or delivered to any third party other than in the normal
course of performing his duties pursuant to the Employment Agreement.  The term
“Medialink Property” as used herein means any and all confidential or
proprietary materials belonging to Medialink that are in Thomas’s possession,
including but not limited to books, records, files, documents, accounting or
financial records, statements, reports, equipment, computer hardware, computer
software, programs, contact lists, customer data and files (hardcopies and
electronic), any proprietary information or data of Medialink in any format and
any and all copies thereof, hard drives, keys to Thomas’s offices and files,
computer passwords provided by Medialink to Thomas, passwords established by
Thomas on Medialink hardware and passwords established by Thomas on any file
containing Medialink information.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Thomas shall
be permitted, at his sole option, to retain the cell phone and phone number,
pda/BlackBerry, laptop computer with one docking station and one monitor that
were used by Thomas immediately prior to the Termination Date; provided however,
that all Medialink Property must be removed from each item retained, and each
retained item shall be subject to prompt review and modification by Medialink’s
IT personnel to ensure that all Medialink Property has been permanently removed
therefrom.  In addition, the laptop computer, if any, retained by Thomas shall
be reformatted by Medialink’s personnel; provided, however, that Medialink will
reload standard software (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and
Adobe Acrobat) on the retained laptop computer and, to the extent reasonably
practicable, provide Thomas with the pertinent licenses, discs, and manuals
related to such reloaded software.  After the Termination Date, Thomas, and not
Medialink, shall be responsible for any service fees associated with the use and
maintenance of any of the retained items.

 
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(c)           Thomas acknowledges that the principal business of Medialink is
providing video and audio production and satellite and other distribution
services to television and radio stations and online news outlets for
corporations and other organizations seeking to communicate their news to the
public (the “Business”).  Thomas acknowledges that he has acquired confidential
information concerning Medialink and the Business and that, among other things,
his knowledge of the Business was enhanced through his employment by Medialink.
Thomas acknowledges that such information is of great value to Medialink, is the
sole property of Medialink, and was acquired by him in confidence.

(d)           Thomas hereby confirms that (i) the confidentiality and transfer
of developments obligations set forth in Section 11 of the Employment Agreement
survive the termination of Thomas’s employment and (ii) Thomas will abide by and
adhere to such obligations.

(e)           The Parties agree that the provisions of Section 12 of the
Employment Agreement are hereby waived and replaced by this Section
8(e).  Thomas acknowledges that it is reasonably necessary for the protection of
Medialink that Thomas agree, and, accordingly, Thomas does hereby agree, that
for the period ending on the six (6) month anniversary of the Termination Date,
he will not, directly or indirectly:

i.           engage in the Business for his account or render any services that
constitute engaging in the Business, in any capacity to any entity; or become
interested in any entity engaged in the Business either on his own behalf or as
an officer, director, stockholder, partner, principal, consultant, associate,
employee, owner, agent, creditor, independent contractor, or co-venturer of any
third party or in any other relationship or capacity; or

ii.           employ or engage, or cause to authorize, directly or indirectly,
to be employed or engaged, for or on behalf of himself or any third party, any
employee, representative or agent of Medialink; or

iii.           solicit, directly or indirectly, on behalf of himself or any
third party, any client or vendor, for services competitive with the Business,
of Medialink and its affiliates; or

iv.           have an interest as an owner, lender, independent contractor,
co-venturer, partner, participant, associate or in any other capacity, render
services to or participate in the affairs of, any entity listed on Schedule A
attached hereto or any subsidiary or affiliate of such listed entity.

(f)             The provisions of Section 8(e) shall not be construed to prevent
Thomas from owning, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate, an amount not
exceeding two percent (2%) of the issued and outstanding voting securities of
any class of any corporation whose voting capital stock is traded on a national
securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market.

 
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(g)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in
Section 8(e); (i) Thomas shall not be prohibited from rendering services for
news organizations, or public relations departments or public relations
agencies;  (ii) Thomas may act as a news reporter or manager for an entity whose
primary function is journalism; (iii) Thomas may act as a member of the internal
public relations staff of any corporation or entity who performs services for
only that corporation or its affiliates, including parent corporations,
subsidiaries, and joint ventures; and/or (iv) Thomas may act as an account
executive or manager at a public relations agency directly serving that agency’s
clients.  Notwithstanding the prior sentence, however, for the period ending on
the six (6) month anniversary of the Termination Date, Thomas may not, render
services, directly or indirectly, (i) for any organization, department, or
affiliate of such news organizations, corporate public relations departments, or
public relations agencies, whose primary purpose is to provide the production
and distribution of video or audio news releases that are competitive with, or
substantially similar to, the Business.

(h)            Thomas agrees that upon Medialink’s request, he shall enter into
a voting agreement whereby Thomas will agree to vote his shares of Medialink
stock (and all shares under his control) in favor of the Merger.  Thomas further
agrees that he shall support approval of the Merger.

(i)             Thomas agrees that any breach or threatened breach by him of
Section 8 of this Agreement shall entitle Medialink, in addition to all other
legal remedies available to it, to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction
to seek to enjoin such breach or threatened breach without posting a bond or
showing special damages.  The parties understand and intend that each
restriction agreed to by Thomas hereinabove shall be construed as separable and
divisible from every other restriction, that the unenforceability of any
restriction shall not limit the enforceability, in whole or in part, of any
other restriction, and that one or more of all of such restrictions may be
enforced in whole or in part as the circumstances warrant.  In the event that
any restriction in this Agreement is more restrictive than permitted by law in
the jurisdiction in which Medialink seeks enforcement thereof, such restriction
shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.

9.             (a)            Thomas hereby stipulates, agrees, and understands
that in consideration of the payments set forth in Section 6 above, that being
good and valuable consideration, Thomas hereby acting of his own free will,
voluntarily and on behalf of himself, his heirs, administrators, executors,
successors, and assigns, releases Medialink, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
directors, officers, members, employees, attorneys, representatives, and agents
and each of them and their predecessors, successors and assigns (hereinafter
“Medialink Parties”) from any and all debts, obligations, claims, demands,
judgments or causes of action of any kind whatsoever in tort, contract, by
statute, or on any other basis for compensatory, punitive or any other damages,
expenses, reimbursements or costs of any kind, including but not limited to any
and all claims, demands, rights, and/or causes of action arising out of an
alleged breach of the Employment Agreement or relating to purported employment
discrimination or violations such as Civil Rights violations, including, but not
limited to, those arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. section 2000e, et seq.), the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Civil Rights
Act of 1866 and 1871 (42 U.S.C. sections 1981 and 1983), Executive Order 11246
as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. section
621, et seq.), the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (29 U.S.C. section 26(d)(1), the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. section 701-794), the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), the New York Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, CH. 118, Art.
15, section 290, et seq. or any other applicable federal, state or local
employment discrimination statute or ordinance which Thomas might have or assert
against any of the Medialink Parties:  (1) by reason of his employment
relationship or dealings with Medialink or the termination of said relationship
and all circumstances related thereto; or (2) by reason of any other matter,
cause or thing whatsoever, from the first date of employment to the date of
execution of this Agreement, except that the foregoing (i) does not affect the
future right of Thomas and/or any heir, administrator, executor, successor, and
assign to enforce the terms of this Agreement, and (ii) does not waive any
vested benefits under any welfare, pension or retirement benefit plan maintained
by Medialink, which shall be governed by the applicable plan or COBRA, as the
case may be.

 
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(b)           Medialink hereby stipulates, agrees, and understands that in
consideration of the obligations undertaken herein by Thomas, that being good
and valuable consideration, Medialink, on behalf of itself and the Medialink
Parties, hereby releases Thomas from any and all debts, obligations, claims,
demands, judgments or causes of action of any kind whatsoever in tort, contract,
by statute, or on any other basis for compensatory, punitive or any other
damages, expenses, reimbursements or costs of any kind arising out of or related
to any fact, thing or matter which is known to Medialink as of the date of this
Agreement.  The knowledge of Thomas shall not be imputed to Medialink.

10.          Thomas agrees and understands that failure in any material respect
to adhere to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including but not
limited to the provisions of Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement, as well as any
action commenced by him against the Medialink Parties, other than to enforce the
terms of this Agreement, shall immediately void Medialink’s obligation to pay
the amounts set forth above, and any and all monies and/or benefits provided for
herein to Thomas and shall require immediate repayment by Thomas of the value of
all consideration paid or provided to Thomas by Medialink pursuant to this
Agreement.  Further, in any action by one party hereof against the other party
to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to reimbursement from the non-prevailing party for the prevailing party’s
reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees in defending or prosecuting such action.

11.          (a)           Thomas represents that he has not filed any lawsuits
or demands for arbitration against Medialink, or filed or caused to be filed any
charges or complaints against Medialink with any municipal, state or federal
agency charged with the enforcement of any law.  Pursuant to and as part of
Thomas’s release of Medialink as set forth above, Thomas agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, not to sue, or file a charge, complaint, grievance or
demand for arbitration against Medialink in any forum or assist or otherwise
participate willingly or voluntarily in any claim, arbitration, suit, action,
investigation or other proceeding of any kind which relates to any matter that
involves Medialink, and that occurred up to and including the date of his
execution of this Agreement, unless required to do so by law.  To the extent any
such action may be brought by a third party, Thomas expressly waives any claim
to any form of monetary or other damages, or any other form of recovery or
relief in connection with any such action.

 
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(b)           Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9(a) and Section 11(a)
above, the agreement of Thomas not to file a lawsuit or complaint or charge
against the Medialink Parties as provided in Section 11(a) shall not be deemed,
construed or interpreted as prohibiting Thomas from filing a charge or complaint
against the Medialink Parties with the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (the
“EEOC”), the New York State Division of Human Rights (the “DHR”) or any other
state or federal governmental agency or authority or from participating in any
investigation or proceeding which may be brought by the EEOC, the DHR or any
other governmental agency or authority against the Medialink Parties; provided
however, even though Thomas may file any such complaint or charge or participate
in any such investigation or proceeding, he shall not be entitled or permitted
to participate in or receive any monetary damages or assessments made by the
EEOC, the DHR or any other governmental agency or authority against the
Medialink Parties.  In addition, the agreement of Thomas not to file a lawsuit
or complaint or charge against the Medialink Parties as contained in Section
11(a) shall not be deemed, construed or interpreted as prohibiting Thomas from
challenging the validity of the release contained in Section 9(a) or his
agreement not to file a lawsuit or complaint or charge against the Medialink
Parties as contained in Section 11(a).

12.           Medialink acknowledges that Thomas may make an application for
unemployment benefits and Medialink agrees not to contest or object to same,
provided that such application is truthful and accurate.

13.           Medialink agrees that, other than disclosures required by law,
rule or regulation, it will make no disclosures concerning Thomas’s employment
or other information regarding Thomas, except to the extent requested to do so
by Thomas and except to state that pursuant to Medialink policy it can only
confirm employment, job title, dates of service, rate of pay or to disclose
other information as required by law.

14.           Medialink and Thomas agree that confidentiality is a material
condition of this Agreement.  Thomas agrees not to disclose or make reference to
the terms of this Agreement without prior written consent of Medialink, except
as required by law; provided, however, that disclosure shall be permitted to
Thomas’s attorney, financial advisors and immediate family, and to any new or
potential employers of Thomas.  Nothing herein shall preclude Thomas from
discussing in general terms his duties and responsibilities while at
Medialink.  Thomas acknowledges that Medialink will file all appropriate
securities filings with regard to the termination of Thomas’s employment
relationship with Medialink.

15.           Thomas further agrees that he shall make no negative statements
concerning any aspect of the business of Medialink or concerning any of the
Medialink Parties or The NewsMarket, Inc. or the Merger Partner.  Medialink
agrees that it shall make no negative statements regarding Thomas.

16.           Thomas acknowledges that, other than as expressly set forth
herein, he has no entitlement to severance pay, change in control payments, or
any benefit resulting from the termination of his relationship with
Medialink.  Thomas further understands that his receiving the consideration set
forth in this Agreement is conditional upon his signing and not revoking this
Agreement and complying with the terms and provisions hereof.

 
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17.           If any provision, or portion thereof, of this Agreement is
determined to be invalid under applicable statute or rule of law, only such
provision, and only to the extent determined to be invalid, shall be deemed
omitted from this Agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force
and effect.

18.           This Agreement, together with the Employment Agreement as modified
herein, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and no other
representations have been made by Medialink or Thomas.  This document resolves
all outstanding issues arising from Thomas’s relationship with Medialink.

19.           This Agreement and its execution, validity and interpretation
shall be governed in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of
New York, excluding its conflicts of law rules.  The parties hereto agree that
any legal suit, action, or proceeding against them arising out of or relating to
this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the United States Federal Court
in the Southern District of New York or in the Supreme Court for the State of
New York, County of New York.  The parties hereto hereby accept the
jurisdictions of such courts for the purpose of any such action or
proceeding.  EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY PROCEEDING
BROUGHT BY ONE PARTY AGAINST ANOTHER RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.

20.           This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

   
MEDIALINK WORLDWIDE INCORPORATED
         
/s/ Lawrence A. Thomas
   
By:
/s/ Harold Finelt
LAWRENCE A. THOMAS
     
Name: Harold Finelt
       
Title:   Chair. Compensation Committee
         
Date:  June 18, 2009
   
Date:  June 19, 2009

 
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