Inaugural Bookmark AwardsA new breed of energy pulsed through the Atlas Studios on Thursday the 13 November as hip digital creatives and corporate executives together celebrated the inaugural Bookmarks awards. For the first time in South Africa, outstanding websites and interactive advertising were given the ultimate digital accolade. Gloo Digital Design was the overall favorite, winning six of the awards, including Gold for Best Microsite, Youngblood5 (www.glooco.za/youngblood5). Liquorice Africa also won gold in the Best Site category for amplified journeys (www.amplifiedjourneys.hk). Other finalists included Hello Computer, Springleap, Prezence and Mnet New Media, whilst JP Farinha, the recently announced CEO of 24.com, won the individual award for the greatest contribution to online media. Sponsors and partners of the Bookmarks awards include the SABC, BBC.COM, Primedia Online, Habari media, Adtech and Lowe Bull. |