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Sonicbids Announced as Finalist in 8th Annual MIMC Awards

Innovative Online Platform Chosen As Sole Music Industry Finalist in Media/Entertainment Category

Boston, MA – September 29, 2003 – Sonicbids today announced that the Massachusetts Interactive Media Council (MIMC) has selected the company's web site as a finalist in the Media/Entertainment category for the 2003 MIMC Award Program. The largest and most prestigious awards competition in the country for technology innovations, the MIMC Awards celebrates the best creative and technological accomplishments emerging from New England.

“We are excited to be selected as a MIMC finalist – and to be part of an award competition that demonstrates innovation and leadership in interactive technology,” said Panos Panay, Founder & CEO of Sonicbids. “It is also an honor to be among so many impressive sites in the media and entertainment category.”

Sonicbids shares the honor with other finalists in the media/entertainment category such as the MINI Italian Job Website by Circle for MINI USA and Skinwalkers: An American Mystery Special by WGBH. MINIUSA.com picked up three MIMC awards in 2002 including “Best of Show” and past entrants and winners have included E!Online, Ford, Volkswagen and Monster.com.

Sonicbids has set the industry standard with its Electronic Press Kit (EPK™) platform that enables music industry professionals to send and receive press kits online. Used by thousands of musicians, Sonicbids' EPKs offer an easy-to-use, web-based graphical interface containing all the basic information of a standard press kit, including music, photos and date calendar.

About Sonicbids
Sonicbids is an online service that provides a simple alternative to the endless clutter of physical press kits that is exchanged daily between musicians and the people who promote live music. The company's main product, the Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK), is an easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all the basic information of a musical act such as music, photos or date calendar. The Sonicbids EPK can either be emailed to anyone with a click of the mouse or submitted in online promoter accounts through a virtual "Drop Box". The rapidly growing size of Sonicbids' network and widening acceptance of its product have helped it quickly become the leading online submission platform for some of the world‚s best-known music events. The company is headquartered at 580 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118.

About The Massachusetts Interactive Media Council (MIMC)
MIMC is a trade organization that accelerates business opportunities and professional development for those interested in leveraging Internet technologies. Serving over 2,500 members from multiple industries, MIMC is the region’s premier association for thought leadership, technology trends, building business relationships and professional training and development. For both large and small companies, MIMC offers various forums, promotional opportunities and award recognition programs to develop business opportunities. Holding nearly 50 events each year, MIMC also offers members the chance to promote their companies to targeted audiences through sponsorships, speaking opportunities and networking. For more information about MIMC, go to www.mimc.org or contact the office at info@mimc.org or 617-227-2822.

 
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