The Webby Awards

Oct 24, 2008 1:15 AM

Future of Web Debated at WebbyConnect

Laguna Beach was the setting for WebbyConnect 2009, the annual summit of Webby Awards winners, judges, and industry leaders. Speakers from NY Times Chairman Arthur Sulzberger to Huffington Post CEO Betsy Morgan turned out to debate the future of online media and entertainment. To give people around the world a front row seat, PKPR worked closely with the Webby team to create the WebbyConnect blog, which showcased video updates, photos, and coverage from outlets like The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, CNET, New York Observer, The New York Times, PaidContent, and The Industry Standard. 

Permalink | Posted on Oct 24, 2008 at 1:15 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 16, 2008 8:00 PM

Webby Awards Take Over New York

We’re just about recovered from the 12th Annual Webby Awards celebrations, which took course over three days last week in New York City.

Some of our favorite coverage:

- The Guardian U.K’s minute-by-minute live blog coverage

- An MSNBC photographer shows and tells what it’s like to be a herded behind the velvet rope on the red carpet.

- Huffington Post’s first-hand take on the evening’s festivities

- New York Post’s Page Six gives the scoop on The Webby Awards’ famous five-word speeches

- Wall Street Journal’s brilliant Web video segment featuring highlights of all the best speeches and some great red carpet moments

Permalink | Posted on Jun 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM by Patrick Kowalczyk

May 07, 2008 10:50 AM

Colbert, will.i.am Among Webby Winner

The Webby Awards announced winners and special achievement honorees yesterday. PKPR pre-pitched stories to The Associated Press, Reuters, CNN, People, and Variety among others. As of this morning, more than 300 articles and blog posts about the winners were published online. 

Permalink | Posted on May 07, 2008 at 10:50 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Nov 28, 2007 9:37 AM

Ellen Page Plugs Not One, But Two PKPR Clients

Check out this clip of Oscar nominee and Juno star Ellen Page on VH1’s Best Week Ever.

Fresh off her win at The Gotham Awards the night before, Page reveals that she also secretly envies taking home a Webby Award. 

Permalink | Posted on Nov 28, 2007 at 9:37 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk

Jun 11, 2007 11:43 AM

Bowie, YouTube Founders Honored at 11th Annual Webby Awards

For the 10th year in a row, MKPR managed publicity for The Webby Awards, which were held in New York City on June 5, 2007. Coverage spanned from CNN, AP Television, NPR, and ABC News to New York Magazine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Gawker. Watch the TV coverage and read what media outlets around the world are saying. 

Permalink | Posted on Jun 11, 2007 at 11:43 AM by Patrick Kowalczyk