San Francisco, CA – December 1, 2008 – Revision3, the TV network for the Internet generation, has been named the winner of the prestigious 2008 Excellence in New Communications Award for “New Media Creation/Social Media Production” in the “Media” category. The award winners were honored at the Society’s November gala at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, Mass.
The Society for New Communications Research Awards program (http://sncr.org) honors innovative organizations that are pioneering the use of social media, ICT, mobile media, online communities, virtual worlds and collaborative technologies in the areas of media, marketing, public relations, advertising, entertainment, education, politics and social initiatives.
Revision3 was selected as a winning case study for the company’s innovative ability to develop a TV network for the web, creating and producing its own original, broadcast quality shows that changed the face of “television.” Likewise, Revision3 was recognized for the company’s ability to attract a new and passionate audience, and because of its use of social media to partner with multiple distribution platforms and high profile advertisers.
“Our goal at Revision3 is to redefine television around the intersection of social media, entertainment and information,” said Jim Louderback, CEO, Revision3. “This honor is further proof that Revision3 is the clear leader in this new media category.”
“Revision3 is a great example of the successful and innovative use of new communications solutions and social media practices to enhance communications and relationships,” commented Mike Manuel, SNCR Best Practices committee chairman.
All the winning case studies submitted to this year’s SNCR awards program have been published in New Communications Review at http://www.newcommreview.com/index.php?s=awards.
About the Society for New Communications Research
The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) is a global nonprofit foundation dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society. The Society creates a bridge between the academic community and practitioners using these news tools and technologies. SNCR’s Fellows include a leading group of futurists, scholars, business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media and technologists from around the globe – all collaborating together on research initiatives, educational offerings, and the establishment of best practices. For more information, visit http://sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.
About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.
The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.
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Media Contacts:
For Revision3:
Sarah Hawes
646.695.7050
sarah@rosengrouppr.com
For SNCR:
Jen McClure
Executive Director
Society for New Communications Research
(650) 331-0083
jmcclure@sncr.org
Skype: jenmcclure
http://www.sncr.org
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