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OFFICIAL FAN SITE FOR DISNEY'S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FILMS HONORED WITH "WEBBY WORTHY" DISTINCTION
KeepToTheCode.com Recognized With Top International Honor for Web Sites
Indianapolis, IN
April 18, 2006
The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, recognized KeepToTheCode.com as Webby Worthy, a distinction made to recognize sites exhibiting remarkable achievement. The site is produced by Chicago's YourPlanB.com and maintained by YourPlanB.com in partnership with DizHub.com.
Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.
"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the internet," said Tiffany Shlain, creative director and founder of The Webby Awards. "Keep To The Code's Webby Worthy selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
Bruce Cain, editor of KeepToTheCode.com's news and features, said "We're extremely pleased to be selected to receive this honor. In an arena as crowded as the world wide web, it's difficult to stand out. This honor confirms that we've reached one of our goals--namely, to be the best, most timely and most reliable site on the web for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean films and the theme park attractions on which the films are based."
Winners of the coveted Webby statuettes will be announced on May 9, 2006 and will be honored at a gala event in New York City on June 12, 2006.
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for their famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.
About KeepToTheCode.com
KeepToTheCode.com is the official fan site for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean films. Visitors will find news, information, contests, interactive forums, special features and exclusive content relating to the films and the attractions which inspired them as well as pirate-related events, gatherings and merchandise.
About YourPlanB.com
Founded in 1997 by Jamey Brumfield and David Birdwell, Your Plan B Co. has attracted clients that share its straightforward approach. Fueled by return clients, our business has grown steadily. What we do well is work with people. That means building tight-knit project teams that are accountable at the top level to execute your organizational vision online. For more information please visit www.YourPlanB.com or email info@yourplanb.com
About DizHub.com
Using new and existing contacts and relationships both within the Walt Disney Company and outside, DizHub.com works with top level webmasters and companies to plan Disney-related promotional events, contests, and gatherings designed to drive traffic, increase membership and bring attention to you and your venture, no matter how large or small. DizHub.com is not owned, endorsed by or employed by The Walt Disney Company in any way.
About The Webby Awards:
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards is the leading international honors for Web sites. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 535-member judging organization consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek Magazines; Fortune and FSB; OnRequest Images, IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; iStockphoto, American Marketing Association; 2Advanced Studios, 2 Advanced.net; MX Interactive; For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.
About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and author Tom Peters, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.
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