Boston Interactive Gets Three MITX Interactive Award Nominations

Nov. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- Boston, MA – Boston Interactive is proud to announce it has been selected as a finalist in three categories for the 14th Annual MITX Interactive Awards. Held annually by the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, the MITX Awards recognize excellence in the creation of web innovations designed, produced or developed in New England.

Begun in 1996, the MITX Awards has grown to the largest and most prestigious awards competition in the country for technology innovations and celebrates the best creative and technological accomplishments emerging from New England.

“The MITX Awards celebrates the union of the big idea and innovation. Every year the synergy between creative ideas and technology becomes more transparent. Our finalists are some of the world’s most forward thinking marketing and creative experts who help national and local brands connect with their audiences through the use of technology” said Kiki Mills, president of MITX. “MITX is proud to be the foundation for our region’s vibrant digital community, and to recognize and keep our creative minds, marketing strategists, technology developers and consumers at the forefront of evolution.”

Boston Interactive’s finalists included ASPCA.org nominated for Best Use of Targeting and Nonprofit & Government, and HealthLeadersMedia.com for the News category.  ASPCA.org has had a fantastic first year winning Creativity Annuals’ Best Nonprofit Website Award and a Web Marketing Association’s WebAward. Boston Interactive designed a compelling website that captivates, educates, and motivates users to become actively involved in the prevention of cruelty to animals.  Health Leaders Media is a highly-informative news source for healthcare professionals across the country.  Boston Interactive designed a user-friendly site focused on delivering targeted information based on the user’s specialization in the healthcare industry and supplying RSS feeds for each news channel.

“We are honored to be recognized by such a well-respected and highly-regarded organization in the interactive industry, “says Chuck Murphy, Boston Interactive’s Founder and CEO. “I am extremely proud of our team, their creativity and their dedication that continues to propel Boston Interactive forward regionally and nationally.  These MITX nominations are a testament to their hard work.”

Boston Interactive will be recognized with the other finalists at a gala awards ceremony traditionally attended by over 1,100 of the region’s top interactive marketing and technology professionals. Winners will be announced at the ceremony in the Boston Marriott Copley Place on Tuesday, November 17th. Tickets can be purchased at www.mitxawards.org/interactive.

The 2009 MITX Awards are sponsored by: PricewaterhouseCoopers, DLA Piper, Google, Microsoft New England Research & Development Center, Sitecore, Blue Sky Factory, Fidelity, Reebok, Technology Review and The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.   Creative sponsors include: Atom Group, iBeam, massAV and Viewpoint Creative.

About Boston Interactive - Boston Interactive is a web design, strategy and interactive marketing firm focused on creating exceptional websites that deliver tangible business results.  Founded in 1999, Boston Interactive has successfully implemented custom interactive solutions for hundreds of clients, ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 corporations. With experience and expertise spanning numerous industries including healthcare, high technology, medical devices, biotech, food and beverage, and nonprofit, Boston Interactive continuously brings to businesses its customized approach and award-winning interactive services.  More information about Boston Interactive can be found at www.bostoninteractive.com.

About MITX - Established in 1996 The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) is the region's premier professional organization for the Internet business & marketing industry. Reaching more than 7,500 professionals in New England, MITX is the community for thought leadership, building business relationships and professional training and development. Members of the MITX community take advantage of events, sponsorships, speaking opportunities and networking to make business connections and exchange ideas. With more than 70 events annually, MITX provides its members with the opportunity to promote their companies to targeted audiences and provides a valuable forum for networking to source potential business leads, partnerships, ideas, funding and other likeminded peers in the industry. MITX is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.  For more information please go to www.mitx.org.

Press Contact:
Victoria Marzilli
Marketing Specialist
Boston Interactive
617-241-7977

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About Boston Interactive - Boston Interactive is a web design, strategy and interactive marketing firm focused on creating exceptional websites that deliver tangible business results. Founded in 1999, Boston Interactive has successfully implemented custom interactive solutions for hundreds of clients, ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 corporations. With experience and expertise spanning numerous industries including healthcare, high technology, medical devices, biotech, food and beverage, and nonprofit, Boston Interactive continuously brings to businesses its customized approach and award-winning interactive services. More information about Boston Interactive can be found at www.bostoninteractive.com.