MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 19, 2009--
The global Web community has voted Monster.com® as Best Employment site
of the year in the 2009 Webby People’s Voice Awards. Recognized for its
newly-launched interactive global platform, the all new Monster.com
provides an innovative, easy-to-use career management experience to
connect job seekers and employers. Monster is the leading global online
career and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster
Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW).
“Being recognized by the Webby Awards affirms Monster is delivering on
its promise to provide the resources that help people find jobs and
manage their careers,” said Darko Dejanovic, executive vice president,
global chief information officer and head of product, Monster. “We would
like to thank everyone who supported Monster as the People’s Voice Award
winner -- we are honored to be included in such prestigious company.”
This year, more than 500,000 votes were cast by people around the world
for their favorite sites, videos, and ads in The 2009 Webby People’s
Voice Awards. A list of both Webby Awards and People’s Voice Awards
winners can be found at: http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=13.
Monster.com will be honored at a star-studded ceremony hosted by
Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers on June 8 in New York City.
On June 9, fans will be able to watch the ceremony, including Monster’s
five-word acceptance speech, at the official Webby Awards YouTube
Channel.
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times,
The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence
on the Internet, including websites, interactive advertising, online
film and video, and mobile websites. The Webby Awards is presented by
the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 650-person
judging academy whose members include Internet co-inventor Vint Cerf,
R/GA’s Chief Bob Greenberg, “Simpson’s” creator Matt Groening, Arianna
Huffington and Harvey Weinstein.
"The Webby Awards honors the very best of the Internet," said
David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. "Monster’s
win is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
The 13th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from more
than 60 countries and all 50 states.
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous
five-word speech limit. Past Webby Award winners – and their speeches -
include Al Gore (“Please don’t recount this vote”), Beastie Boys (“Can
anyone fix my computer?”), and Stephen Colbert (“Me. Me. Me. Me. Me.”).
About Monster Worldwide:
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:MWW),
parent company of Monster®, the premier global online employment
solution for more than a decade, strives to bring people together to
advance their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North
America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting
employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing
personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media
sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to
advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index. To
learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com.
More information about Monster Worldwide is available at http://corporate.monster.com.
About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by the New York
Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring
excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising,
online film and video, and mobile web sites. Established in 1996, the
13th Annual Webby Awards received over 10,000 entries from all 50 states
and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The
International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and
Partners of The Webby Awards include: YouTube; Microsoft Silverlight;
The Creative Group; .ORG; Getty Images; The Barbarian Group; Digital
Kitchen; Variety; Wired; IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net;
KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.
Source: Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Monster.com
Kathy O’Reilly, 978-823-2002
Kathy.oreilly@monster.com
