2012 Impact Awards Showcase Exemplary Internet Innovation, Leadership and Achievements at CityCenter in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Marketing Association (IMA) celebrated the 2012 Impact Awards winners during its 2012 IMA Conference and Impact Awards event held Sept. 20-22 at CityCenter in Las Vegas.  The Impact Awards recognize exemplary achievement in all facets of Internet marketing with a wide range of organizations of all sizes and business sectors represented.

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Culminating the awards event was a series of very special honors presented to the following:

• Person of the Year - Justin Choi, President, Cie Studios / PostRelease
• Most Progressive Internet Marketing Company - Mobile Roadie
• Best Facebook - University of California, Irvine Extension
• Best Email Marketing - Knowledge Marketing
• Best Mobile Campaign - Mavenlink
• Best Microsite - Adobe Systems South Africa
• Best Social Media Campaign - R&R Partners
• Best Website - Bhava Communications

In addition, over 100 awards (see accompanying list) were bestowed for outstanding achievement in various aspects of 10 primary categories of Internet marketing, including:

• App Development
• Blog
• Email Marketing
• Facebook
• Microsite
• Mobile
• Online Survey
• Social Media Campaign
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Webinar/Vodcast/Podcast
• Website

"The mission of IMA is to serve as a unique forum for top Internet marketing professionals to share best practices, develop new strategies, create innovative tools and generate business opportunities," said IMA Chairman Sinan Kanatsiz.  "IMA has exploded to over 750,000 members from around the world representing every business sector, government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit agencies.  The 2012 Impact Awards embody the vital achievements that we believe reflect the incredibly dynamic nature of our industry."

The 2012 IMA Conference and Impact Awards was a landmark three-day event focused on an information-packed conference day featuring important keynote addresses and in-depth breakout sessions on an array of topics including Advertising, Analytics, Email, Mobile, Search, Social, Strategy, Technology and Websites.  Keynotes and breakout presentations were delivered by individuals who are preeminent in their fields and imparted their industry knowledge and professional expertise.  In addition, the event offered several opportunities to interact and network including an evening welcome reception, an exhibitor showcase lounge and a farewell breakfast.

With more than 413,000 members, the Internet Marketing Association is one of the fastest growing professional organizations in the world and encompasses a wide spectrum of educated professionals in sales, marketing, business ownership, programming, creative development and related fields.

For details on the Internet Marketing Association, visit www.imanetwork.org.

About the Internet Marketing Association
IMA is one of the fastest growing Internet marketing groups in the world, with more than 650,000 members in fields including sales, marketing, business ownership, programming and creative development. It provides a platform where proven Internet marketing strategies are demonstrated and shared to increase members' value to their organizations. IMA is underwritten by corporate partners to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and define best practices without making a financial commitment. www.imanetwork.org

2012 IMPACT AWARDS CATEGORY WNNERS

BEST App Development Business to Business - USForex
BEST App Development Business to Business - Mavenlink
BEST App Development Business to Business - Microsemi Corporation
BEST App Development Business to Business - RingRevenue
BEST App Development Business to Consumer - MGM Resorts International - Bellagio Las Vegas
BEST App Development Business to Consumer - ParentingPride, Inc.
BEST App Development Business to Consumer - Nitto Tire USA, Inc.
BEST Blog Design - MGM Grand Las Vegas
BEST Blog Design - Chapman University: Strategic Marketing and Communications
BEST Blog Readership Outreach - Mavenlink
BEST Email Marketing - Knowledge Marketing
BEST Email Marketing Aesthetics - Knowledge Marketing
BEST Email Marketing Aesthetics - NuVision Federal Credit Union
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - Knowledge Marketing/Christina Belmont
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - NuVision Federal Credit Union
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - Consumer Credit Counseling Service
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - Meggitt
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - LegacyHR
BEST Email Marketing Strategic Campaign - VE Interactive
BEST Email Marketing Monthly Newsletter - Sundried Tomato
BEST Email Marketing Strategic Campaign - Yesmail Interactive
BEST Email Marketing Strategic Campaign - Skylight Global Inc.
BEST Email Marketing Strategic Campaign - Arrow ESVN
BEST Email Marketing Strategic Campaign - Irvine Technology Corporation
BEST Facebook - University of California, Irvine Extension
BEST Facebook "Like" Outreach - University of California, Irvine Extension
BEST Facebook "Like" Outreach - DollarDays International
BEST Facebook Customization Features - Chapman Univ.: Strategic Marketing and Communications
BEST Facebook Customization Features - Nitto Tire USA, Inc.
BEST Facebook Customization Features - Excalibur Hotel and Casino
BEST Foreign Business Networking Portal - Style Turkish
BEST Foreign Internet Marketing Executive - Arda Sayiner
BEST Foreign Shopping Portal - AVMMall.com
BEST Foreign Social Media Agency - Rhino Runner
BEST Microsite - Adobe Systems South Africa PTY Ltd
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - Fitzpatrick + Prince Real Estate Group
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - The Mirage Resort & Casino
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - Zinio/Jeanniey Mullen
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - Steve Alexson
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - U.S. Veterans Magazine/ Mona Lisa Faris
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - Nitto Tire USA, Inc.
BEST Microsite Most Effective Use - Adobe Systems South Africa PTY Ltd
BEST Mobile Campaign - Mavenlink
BEST Mobile Text Based Promotion - Circus Circus Las Vegas
BEST Mobile Website - Nitto Tire USA, Inc.
BEST Mobile Website - Mavenlink
BEST Online Survey Business to Business - Studio Ideias
BEST Online Survey Business to Business - Local Search Optimization
BEST Sales Organization, Business to Business - Sales & Service, Inc.
BEST Social Media by a Mayor in the World - Mayor of Ankara, Turkey, Melih Gokcek
BEST Social Media Campaign - R&R Partners
BEST Social Media Campaign Community Engagement - Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
BEST Social Media Campaign Community Engagement - Vistaprint
BEST Social Media Campaign Community Engagement - Pretend City Children's Museum
BEST Social Media Campaign Community Engagement - CityCenter Residential
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - Boyd Gaming Corporation
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - redpepper
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - R&R Partners
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - NuVision Federal Credit Union
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - Luxor Las Vegas
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - ParentingPride, Inc.
BEST Social Media Campaign Integrated Strategy - SocialRadius
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - Meggitt
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - ARIA Resort & Casino
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - Irvine Technology Corporation
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - Local Response - Foot Locker
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - Nitto Tire USA, Inc.
BEST Social Media Campaign Promotional Strategy - SocialRadius
BEST Technology by a Construction Company - Gogus Construction
BEST Twitter Page Design - Pepperdine Athletics
BEST Twitter Use - New York New York Hotel and Casino
BEST Twitter Use - SocialRadius
BEST Webinar/Vodcast/Podcast Educational - eBoost Consulting
BEST Webinar/Vodcast/Podcast Educational - University of California, Irvine Extension
BEST Webinar/Vodcast/Podcast Educational - University of California, Irvine/Professor James Nowick
BEST Webinar/Vodcast/Podcast Promotional - UBM Studios and UBM TechWeb HDI
BEST Website - Bhava Communications
BEST Website Aesthetics - Consumer Credit Counseling Service
BEST Website Aesthetics - SAFE-BIDCO
BEST Website Aesthetics - Sea Pointe Estates
BEST Website Aesthetics - Orange County Great Park
BEST Website Aesthetics - Fitzpatrick + Prince Real Estate Group
BEST Website Aesthetics - Chapman University/Barkley REI
BEST Website Aesthetics - Bhava Communications
BEST Website Aesthetics - Toyota Material Handling USA
BEST Website Aesthetics - China Branding Group
BEST Website Aesthetics - Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
BEST Website, Airline - Turkish Airlines
BEST Website Content Layout - Boyd Gaming Corporation
BEST Website Content Layout - Villanova University UNIT
BEST Website Content Layout - Keenan
BEST Website Content Layout - The Signature at The MGM Grand
BEST Website Content Layout - REOMAC
BEST Website Content Layout - Simeio Solutions
BEST Website Content Layout - STAjets/ Kurt Belcher
BEST Website Content Layout - Clarity Capital Partners
BEST Website Content Layout - Hunter Wise Commodities International
BEST Website Content Layout - TLC
BEST Website Navigation - Hunter Wise Commodities
BEST Website Navigation - Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
BEST Website Navigation - Sperlonga Data and Analytics
BEST Website Navigation - Marconi Museum
BEST Website Navigation - Skylight Global Inc.
BEST Website Navigation - Tilly's
BEST YouTube Channel Strategy - DP Video Productions, LLC
BEST YouTube Informational Series - Prudential Americana Group Realtors
BEST YouTube Promotional Series - Lantronix Marketing Department
BEST YouTube Promotional Series - Mlife TV
BEST YouTube Theme/Creativity - Lantronix Marketing Department
MOST Effective Real Estate Executive - Oron Maher
MOST Progressive Use of Technology for Wealth Management Firm - Clarity Capital
MOST Successful Banking Executive - Ariel Ramirez

SOURCE Internet Marketing Association