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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2000
Digital Media Online Acquires
Animation Artist Magazine
(Santa Ana, CA) Digital Media Online (http://www.digitalmedianet.com/),
the leading developer of B2B vertical online communities for the
digital media market, has acquired AnimationArtist.com, the largest
online animation magazine for animators and animation professionals.
“AnimationArtist.com offers unique coverage of the digital artists
and their latest animation projects complementing our current animation
coverage,” said Lou Wallace, CEO of Digital Media Online. “It’s
a perfect way to put the spotlight on the individuals in the animation
community whose creativity is so often overlooked.”
Animation Artist Magazine provides daily news, articles, tips,
and community participation for 2D/3D artists, aspiring artists,
and animation enthusiasts. The site, which reaches more than 70,000
visitors each month, features in-depth coverage of traditional animated
movies and focuses on artists, animators, directors and stories
that bring animated illusions to life. The site joins DigitalAnimators.com,
the animation market hub that provides DigitalMediaNet.com community
members with the latest animation tools and technologies.
“Joining a market leader like DigitalMediaNet.com is a great opportunity
for Animation Artist Magazine grow within the digital media industry,
while improving the daily services offered to visitors,” said Vicki
Tracy, Editor of AnimationArtist.com. “I am excited to be a part
of the team at DigitalMediaNet.com and am thrilled that our readers
will continue to enjoy our daily animation updates while having
access to a vast amount of additional resources through the DigitalMediaNet.com
network.”
As part of the agreement, Vicki Tracy will join DigitalMediaNet.com
as Producer of Animation Artist Magazine. Publisher Joe Tracy will
also contribute to the growth and marketing of AnimationArtist.com.
Joe Tracy is author of several books, including Web Marketing Applied,
which focuses on detailed online marketing strategies. He has been
quoted in several publications, including the New York Daily News
and News.com.
About Digital Media Online
Digital Media Online, http://www.digitalmedianet.com, is the leading
developer of vertical online communities in the digital media marketplace.
With more than 30 channels, DigitalMediaNet.com serves distinct
market segments including streaming media, digital video, animation,
special effects, desktop publishing, imaging and design, digital
audio, CAD, workstations, game development, film, broadcast and
post production. DigitalMediaNet.com community resources include
breaking technology and product news, techniques, white papers,
research, interactive product guides, classified, job and resume
listings and extensive examples of digital art, animations and video..
About Animation Artist Online Magazine
Animation Artist Magazine is the nation's leading online magazine
for animators and animation fans. Animation Artist Magazine is updated
365 days a year, including holidays (even Christmas). Other Animation
Artist Movie Sites include “Dinosaur” at http://www.dinosaurmovie.com
and "Princess Mononoke" at http://www.animationartist.com/mononoke.
Animation History Movie Sites can be found at www.animationhistory.com.
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Editors, please direct reader inquiries about Animation Artist
Magazine to www.animationartist.com or info@animationartist.com.
If you would like images for your story, call Joe Tracy at 805-566-2994
or email him via mcarney@animationartist.com.
Webmasters, feel free to republish the above press release on your
Website. For interviews, press information, or any other questions,
inquiries may be directed to mcarney@animationartist.com.
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