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For Immediate Release
PassAlong Networks' OnTour Wins Award Billboard DEMMX Conference OnTour—Barenaked Ladies Special Edition Wins Best Use of Technology Award
"We're excited about winning this award," said Ed Robertson, lead vocalist of Barenaked Ladies. "We'd like to thank Nettwerk and PassAlong for helping us push the boundaries of the digital world." "Our OnTour-BNL Widget puts us on the bleeding edge of technology," added Tyler Stewart, Barenaked Ladies drummer. "And while we don't always know where that will take us, we like being there!" The "Best Use of Technology by an Artist" 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. 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. "This award is a major achievement and milestone for our company," said Dave Jaworski, co-founder and CEO of PassAlong Networks. "It's encouraging to have OnTour recognized as a leading innovation in the digital media realm and it affirms our commitment to developing quality services in all sectors of our company."
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