NOMINEES FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL
GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDS
ANNOUNCED AT CEA INDUSTRY FORUM
Winners to be Announced at the Opening Night of CES on January 8, 2009
Las Vegas, NV, October 21, 2008 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced the nominees for the inaugural ceremony of the Global Media Awards to be presented at The Venetian Hotel on January 8, 2009 at the opening night of the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest event for consumer technology.
The Consumer Electronics Association and the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences honor excellence in the creative adaptation of technology that enhances video programming or content. Now, for the first time, these two industry leaders have partnered together to launch the Global Media Awards (GMA) in order to recognize how the worlds of technology and entertainment have merged to advance both the creativity and science of media worldwide.
“The International CES is the global intersection of digital entertainment and technology,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA. “The companies responsible for bringing new digital media and content to consumers around the world deserve special recognition and the International CES is the perfect venue for this new awards program. We’re thrilled to partner with NATAS to bring this new collaboration to the CES show floor.”
“The digital revolution of media has forged a bond between creators and technologists who are pioneering the frontiers of a new age in communications,” said Peter Price, president and CEO, NATAS. “No other ceremony at so significant a global convocation of professionals has recognized and rewarded the achievements of individuals and companies leading the transformation of the media industry.”
The Global Media Awards promote the advancement of content and technology innovation in thirteen new categories:
» Short Form - (Informational / Entertainment)
» Advertising
» Web Site / Internet - (Informational / Entertainment)
» Repurposed Linear / Traditional Content
» Long Form - (Informational/Entertainment)
» Platform - (Hardware / Software / Interactive /Advertising)
» Experience / Program Guide
For Sponsorship or Ticket purchase information regarding this event, please email the Global Media Awards at events@natasonline.com or call 212-484-9440 for more information.
The Nominees as tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz & Carr follow. Nominees are also listed at the GMA website: www.globalmediaawards.org
Outstanding Short Format Entertainment
30 Second Bunnies Theatre: Kill Bill Parts 1&2 |
Starz / Angry Alien |
Deadliest Catch: The Real Dutch |
Discovery Digital Media |
Green Porno |
Sundance Channel |
Life in Transition |
The New York Times |
Muppets.com |
Disney Interactive Media Group |
Sway |
CBS Interactive/BNET.com |
The No Asshole Rule |
CBS Interactive/BNET.com |
Outstanding Short Format Informational
Buzz Report: The Humiliation of Vista |
CNETTV.com |
Innard Workings: Offal Obsessive |
Chow.com |
mtvU's Cause Effect |
mtvU |
mtvU's Editorial Board |
mtvU |
Present like Steve Jobs |
CBS Interactive/BNET.com |
Yes We Can Song |
i.am. Cyclops / FORM |
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Outstanding Advertising
Nike Zoom |
Ensequence, Nike, Wieden + Kennedy, DISH Network |
HBO Voyeur |
HBO, BBDO, Big Spaceship |
Hannah Montana MyConcert Memory Book |
Disney Interactive Media Group |
Degrassi: What If...? |
The N Digital |
Semi-Pro Social Marketing Applications |
mixercast, New Line Entertainment |
Global Interactive Olympics Brand Push |
Neo @ Ogilvy / Lenovo |
Outstanding Website/Internet Entertainment
BravoTV.com |
Bravo Media |
Disney.com |
Disney Interactive Media Group |
HBO Voyeur Website |
HBO, BBDO, Big Spaceship |
Lost Find 815 |
ABC / Hoodlum |
Mountain Dew DEWmocracy |
Mountain Dew Brand Marketing / Forest Whitaker |
The-N.com Redesign |
The N Digital |
Outstanding Website/Internet/Informational
IGN.com |
IGN Entertainment |
Sundance Channel - Eco-mmunity Map |
Sundance Channel |
The Green |
Sundance Channel |
Grand Theft Auto IV Video Review |
Gamespot.com |
Pedigree.com |
You Tube Non-Profit Channel |
mtvU's Pos or Not |
mtvU |
Outstanding Repurposed Linear / Traditional Content
Americlef |
mtv |
Camp Rock |
Disney Interactive Media Group |
Food Network.com's The Next Food Network Star |
Scripps Networks |
HSN Vision in Windows Media Center |
HSN |
Strange Science |
Discovery Digital Media |
The Masters Experience on Directv |
Directv, CBS, ESPN |
Outstanding Long Form – Entertainment
Jazz it Up! |
Brownstone Digital, Inc. |
mtvU's 2007 Woodie Awards |
mtvU |
TMZ |
Warner Bros Technical Operations |
Wonderful World of Disney |
Disney Interactive Media Group |
Outstanding Long Form - Informational
Choking on Growth |
The New York Times |
CNET Live: June 12, 2008 |
CNETTV |
Revision3's Tekzilla with Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont |
Revision3 |
The Green Enterprise: Sun Microsystems |
CBS Interactive/ZDNet.com |
The Line-Up, Episode 3 |
Gamespot.com |
Outstanding Platform – Hardware
Bravia Internet Video Link |
Sony Electronics, Inc. |
High Definition Wireless Video: Ultra Wideband Radio and H.264 Compression |
TZero Technologies, Inc. and W&W Communications, Inc. |
Super Low Latency H.264 WiFi HDMI Extender |
W&W Communications, Inc. |
Outstanding Platform – Interactive
Bravo Media |
Bravo Network |
Bravo Media: Top Chef |
Bravo Network |
DIY Network/DIY Network.com's Blog Cabin |
Scripps Networks |
NASCAR.com Race Buddy |
TurnerSports/NASCAR.com |
Spike Video Game Awards |
Ensequence, SpikeTV |
The-N.com's Screening Parties |
The N Digital |
Outstanding Platform – Software
BBC TV-iPlayer |
BBC Future Media & Technology |
CNBC HD+ |
CNBC |
mtvU's Best Film on Campus |
mtvU |
Technicolor Prisma |
Hilltop Post |
The Tapeless Newsroom |
Warner Bros Technical Operations |
Outstanding Platform – Advertising
Bom Chicka Wah Wah |
Brightline iTV |
Chad Johnson |
Brightline iTV |
The Rookie |
Brightline iTV |
Outstanding User Experience / Program Guide
HBO Voyeur on HBO on Demand |
HBO, BBDO, Big Spaceship |
How to Enjoy Private Time with your iPhone |
VideoJug |
DirecTV on Demand |
DirecTV |
About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting. Regional Emmy® Awards are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv
About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $161 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
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Paul Pillitteri
Director, NATAS
ppillitteri@emmyonline.tv
212-586-8424