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For Immediate Release
PassAlong Networks' OnTour Nominated for Award at Billboard DEMMX Conference OnTour—Barenaked Ladies Special Edition Nominated for Best Use of Technology Award
"This is a huge honor for our company and we are thrilled for OnTour to be represented among companies, products and services of such high caliber," said Dave Jaworski, co-founder and CEO of PassAlong Networks™. "This nomination is a result of our commitment to offering consumers quality services like the OnTour-BNL Edition that truly enhance the digital media experience." OnTour is a service that matches fans' favorite artists with a concert database so fans "Never Miss a Concert Again!®" The OnTour Widget automatically searches the computer's music library and highlights relevant concerts coming to specified locations. The OnTour—Barenaked Ladies Edition enables Barenaked Ladies management to send unique promotional offers and live concert mixes directly to users who download the special version. This special version was the result of a joint effort with Nettwerk Music Group and Barenaked Ladies management. The product can be downloaded at http://www.OnTour.net/BNL, on the Barenaked Ladies website http://www.BNLmusic.com or on the Apple website http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/music/ontourbnlspecialedition.html. The OnTour-BNL Special Edition is one of three nominees in the "Best Use of Technology by an Artist" category. The other two nominees are BurnLounge 1.0 by BurnLounge and The Backstage Pass by Mozes, Inc. This award is given to the band or individual artist who best utilizes digital technologies in connection with the promotion and/or distribution of music and/or music-related events, such as the use of software, websites, email, games, etc. Winners will be announced at the awards gala on November 29, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The Billboard DEMMX Conference and Awards is attended by more than 400 senior—level executives and decision—makers in the music, technology, gaming, animation, film, TV, talent, entertainment and video industries. Its focus is the evolving digital entertainment, marketing and media landscape.
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Franklin, Tenn. — Nov. 21, 2006 — The OnTour®—Barenaked Ladies Special Edition is a finalist in the "Best Use of Technology by an Artist" category at the 3rd Annual Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference and Awards, which honors the leaders in digital entertainment. The winners will be announced on November 29, 2006, as part of the DEMMX Conference.