BOULDER, Colo. – September 30, 2016 – Rapt Media, a national leader in groundbreaking interactive video technology, announced today that it has been named a Winner for Best Internet Video: Best Use of Interactive Video in the 6th Annual Lovie Awards for its work with the talented group at Aardman on Dead Lonely – An Interactive Zombie Romance.
The Lovie Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading European award honoring excellence on the internet. IADAS, which nominates and selects The Lovie Award winners, is comprised of internet industry experts, including actor and presenter Stephen Fry, Co-founder of Spotify Michelle You, Founder of Buzzcar Robin Chase, Founder of Ifwerantheworld Cindy Gallop, Co-Founder of TomTom Corinne Vigreux, Digital Director at BBC Earth Eva Appelbaum, Founder and CEO of SoundCloud Alexander Ljung, and Vic Hayes (“Father of Wi-Fi”).
"Rapt Media has excelled in its category, showing fantastic prowess in digital innovation and creativity,” said Nicolas Roope, Executive Chair of IADAS and Creative Partner of POKE London. “This award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”
Rapt Media will be honored at The Lovie Awards ceremony at The BFI Southbank in London on October 27, 2016. A full list of The Lovie Awards Winners can be found at www.lovieawards.eu .
About Rapt Media
Rapt Media offers compelling alternatives to engage and educate employees and consumers. Our cloud-based interactive video platform enables meaningful participation, resulting in more relevant communication, deeper learning and rapid behavior change.
About The Lovie Awards
The mission of The Lovie Awards is to recognize the unique and resonant nature of the European internet community – from Europeʼs top digital and creative networks and content publishers to cultural and political organizations and individual creators. Now in its sixth year, The Lovie Awards continues to celebrate the most resonant and pertinent stories in Europe. With entries from over 30 countries across the EU, the Awards reflect the tremendous growth of the internet as a tool for business and everyday lives. Work in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish and Dutch can be entered in five main category types: Websites, Mobile & Apps, Internet Video, Online Advertising, and Social. More information at lovieawards.eu.
Partners and Sponsors of The Lovie Awards include Google, Adformatie, Creativepool, Digiday, The Drum, El Pais, FITC, FONK, Frankwatching, FrenchWeb, HuffPo España, It’s Nice That, Mobile Marketing Association, Netimperative, Ninja Marketing, NUMA, Springwise, and Tubefilter.
About The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences was founded in 1998 to help drive the creative, technical, and professional progress of the Internet and evolving forms of interactive media. An international organization, The Academy selects the Nominees and Winners for The Webby Awards, the leading honor for Websites and individual achievement in technology and creativity, and its European sister, The Lovie Awards. More information at www.iadas.net .
Contact:
Emily Walsh
104 West Partners for Rapt Media
emily.walsh@104west.com
720-407-6064