European seal of excellence in multimedia 2006
Hannover, 10 March 2006
http://www.emf.be/seal/winners2006.htm
At the occasion of CeBIT, Europe’s leading multimedia associations announce the Winners of the European Seal of Excellence in Multimedia 2006.
In his introduction, Philippe Wacker, the Secretary General of the European Multimedia Forum, underlined the importance of the Seal as a visibility tool highlighting the effort of Europe’s multimedia associations to support their members’ international business expansion. “The Seal showcases some of the companies that we are currently promoting internationally, both within and outside Europe”. He also welcomed the presence of Indian companies (for the third time) amongst this year’s Seal Winners.
Highlighting the patronage of EUREKA for the 2006 Seals, Philippe Wacker emphasised that “EUREKA focuses on supporting market-orientated R&D projects. The programme thus underlines the necessary organic link between research and the market-place. In so far, there is complete symbiosis in approach between EUREKA and the European Seal of Excellence in Multimedia.”
Referring to the “bigger picture”, Mr. Wacker reflected on Europe’s position in the world as a measure of its success… or failure. “At a moment when Europe is looking at its global competitive position, it is important to ask ourselves what the ingredients of success are. Is it really primarily our lack of investment in education & research? Or is it more fundamentally that we are too often oblivious about marketing our innovation?”
Mr. Wacker continued: “Our Seal Winners are very successful companies which understand the importance of producing for a market. This attention to marketing is what we intend to highlight by distinguishing them with a Seal of Excellence. Our Winners are successful and, as such, are natural job creators.
Background: Focusing on Excellence in Innovation Marketing
The European Seal of Excellence in Multimedia distinguishes ICT & digital media companies with an excellent track record in innovation marketing. A list of this year’s Seal Winners is appended.
Through the Seal, the European Multimedia Associations Convention (EMMAC) intends to honour the outstanding achievements of companies active in the multimedia value-chain. Members of EMMAC nominate their candidates. A jury composed of a representative from each EMMAC member selects the winners. The Seal is awarded annually.
Companies & institutions to which the Seal is bestowed are entitled to refer to, and publicly display, their ‘European Seal of Excellence’. All winners feature prominently in www.Check-Out-Europe.com, the European Showcase of Excellence in Multimedia.
The Organisers
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The European Multimedia Associations’ Convention – EMMAC is the co-ordination platform of Europe’s main national and regional multimedia associations. It is managed by the European Multimedia Forum. The EMF is the main European Trade Association promoting the competitiveness of the converging digital media industries in the global market place. |
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The E-Accelerator is the one-stop-shop service platform for ICT & digital media companies seeking to expand internationally. |
For more information – please contact:
Philippe Wacker
European Multimedia Forum
Tel: +32 2 219 0305
e-mail : seal@e-multimedia.org
WINNERS EUROPEAN SEAL OF EXCELLENCE IN MULTIMEDIA 2006
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