CNN

Company: CNN, Atlanta, GA
Company Description: Cable News Network
Nomination Category: Web Awards / Web Site & Blog Craft & Function Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Video Site

Nomination Title: CNN.com Online Video Center - The Handsome Furs

1. When was this site or blog first published?

01/01/1995
10/15/2009 ( redesign)

2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 100 words). Include here the URL of the nominated web site or blog. IMPORTANT: begin the URL with http://, and enclose the URL in square brackets - e.g., [http://www.ourwebsite.com]:

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2010/indie.asia/

When we unveiled the new CNN.com, we wanted to showcase CNN’s in-depth
reporting, as well as introduce a new range of voices to our users through
strategic partnerships.

Sub Pop’s Indie rock band, the Handsome Furs, documented their travels during
their first tour across Asia with two Flip cams for a new series
entitled “Indie Asia: On Tour with Handsome Furs.” These self-described travel
nerds share the fun, excitement and drama of visiting new places, meeting new
people and tasting new foods in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand with the
CNN.com audience.

3. List the appropriate creative and production credits for this entry:

ECD: Brian Martin
Design Director: Jennifer Louis
Designer: Ryan Kimball
Front End Developer: Ken Uzquiano
Video Produced by: Mike Toppo, Michael Senzon, Jarrett Bellini
Video Edited by: Michael Senzon and Jarrett Bellini
Video Design Elements: Rick Hallman, Ryan Kimball, Alberto Mier
Series Created By: Mike Toppo, Andy Mitchell, Michael Senzon