Web Media Tools Launches Fox Interactive Media’s “Candidate Matchmaker”
Allows online users to help select the best candidate based on user political views and issues
Cincinnati, OH. (November 7, 2008) –Fox Interactive Media and Web Media Tools, an internet pioneer in generating web traffic, announced the launch of Candidate Matchmaker: a proprietary online tool allowing Fox viewers the ability to help select a candidate based on their political views and issues. The internet based application will allow users to do the following:
- Answering 20 questions to find your closest political match
- Dig deeper into the candidates' answers, stances, and news coverage
Users will also be able to:
- Download a political bobble head widget
- Embed this quiz into the blogs or websites
Stations will also have the opportunity to utilize the Web Media Tools suite of existing contest, sweepstakes, and photo galleries. Stations belonging to Fox Interactive Media will utilize the Web Media Tools ‘Candidate Matchmaker’ to help engage their viewers online and, at the same time, build advertising revenue.
“We are excited to partner with Fox Interactive Media and offer such a unique online tool providing Fox viewers assistance in selecting an appropriate candidate,” said Ed Estes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Web Media Tools. Estes went on to say “This not only gives stations the ability to engage their users but provides a valuable community service given the significance of this election.”
Fox Interactive Media
Fox Interactive Media (FIM) is an interactive services company dedicated to connecting, informing, entertaining, and empowering consumers with the most compelling online media experiences. FIM’s business is structured into three arms: Web Properties, the FIM Audience Network, and the Digital Publishing Group. FIM’s popular Internet destinations across social media and high-value content verticals reach the largest global audience of any major media company.
About Web Media Tools
For over 8 years, Web Media Tools has partnered with media companies providing them turn-key tools allowing them to engage their online audience while at the same time building revenue. The company offers a suite of e-marketing tools including fantasy games, contests, photo galleries, sweepstakes, newsletters, and database marketing. Last year, the company partnered with over 100 different media markets across the United States including 9 out of the top 10 TV markets.
For more information, visit www.webmediatools.com.
Media Contact:
Brian Horne
Web Media Tools
513-263-9800
bhorne@webmediatools.com
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