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3/05/2006
IKONCITY LAUNCHES THE BATTLEZONE!
New Website Hosts Online Gaming Competition for Music Fans; Win a Video iPod, iTunes Gift Cards, & Exclusive Artist Merchandise
Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 2006 ikoncity today, launches THE BATTLEZONE, giving fans the chance to play in online shockwave game competitions on teams sponsored by their favorite artists. Teams will battle to win prizes including a Video iPod, $200 from iTunes, and exclusive autographed merchandise. Fans can register at www.ikoncity.com for their favorite music celebrities including Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan, Mariah Carey, The Click Five, The Vines, Yellowcard, Juvenile, and more, to compete head to head with other artist teams to become the Ultimate Fan.
THE BATTLEZONE will include an online competition featuring the arcade puzzle game Bubble Pop, the most popular game on ikoncity. Once registered, fans can immediately join their artist teams, compete in the Battle, and play as often as desired until the challenge has ended. In addition, the team with the highest average Bubble Pop score will win the Battle. The teams corresponding artist will be featured on the home page of www.ikoncity.com and in an upcoming ikoncity newsletter. All members of the winning team will be invited to enter a sweepstakes for their chance to receive over $500 in prizing and exclusive celebrity merchandise.
Ikoncity launched in 2005 as a one-of-a-kind destination where fans can meet online, compete for valuable prizes and access a wide range of content unique to their favorite music artists, celebrities, or sports teams. ikoncity appeals to the passion of fans by offering arcade and quiz games, an online community, and personalized exclusive offers from top celebrities in entertainmentand sports. Combining present and emerging technologies, ikoncity creates a completely integrated entertainment experience.
Those who register with the site are eligible to compete for exclusive music and sports merchandise including a variety of autographed items, rare memorabilia, personalized celebrity phone calls, and more. In addition to competing for prizes, fans can challenge friends, test their knowledge of their favorite celebrities, and meet and interact with other like-minded fans from around the world.
ikoncity is the brainchild of a partnership between Declan OFarrell and Chris OFarrell, a father and son team who believe that fans should be rewarded for their dedication and loyalty. Putting fans first and recognizing the opportunity provided by the internet to reach fans the world over, the idea for ikoncity was born: to build an online destination where fans could compete for valuable prizes unique to their favorite artists and celebrities. By continuing to add new celebrities to their growing roster including film & television stars, as well as college competitions, ikoncity will maintain its status as the premiere online destination.
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Contact: Christy Wise 323.785.7789 Christyw@fanscape.com
Website: http://www.ikoncity.com/
Company Information: http://ikoncityhall.com/wwa_history.htm
Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 2006 ikoncity today, launches THE BATTLEZONE, giving fans the chance to play in online shockwave game competitions on teams sponsored by their favorite artists. Teams will battle to win prizes including a Video iPod, $200 from iTunes, and exclusive autographed merchandise. Fans can register at www.ikoncity.com for their favorite music celebrities including Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan, Mariah Carey, The Click Five, The Vines, Yellowcard, Juvenile, and more, to compete head to head with other artist teams to become the Ultimate Fan.
THE BATTLEZONE will include an online competition featuring the arcade puzzle game Bubble Pop, the most popular game on ikoncity. Once registered, fans can immediately join their artist teams, compete in the Battle, and play as often as desired until the challenge has ended. In addition, the team with the highest average Bubble Pop score will win the Battle. The teams corresponding artist will be featured on the home page of www.ikoncity.com and in an upcoming ikoncity newsletter. All members of the winning team will be invited to enter a sweepstakes for their chance to receive over $500 in prizing and exclusive celebrity merchandise.
Ikoncity launched in 2005 as a one-of-a-kind destination where fans can meet online, compete for valuable prizes and access a wide range of content unique to their favorite music artists, celebrities, or sports teams. ikoncity appeals to the passion of fans by offering arcade and quiz games, an online community, and personalized exclusive offers from top celebrities in entertainmentand sports. Combining present and emerging technologies, ikoncity creates a completely integrated entertainment experience.
Those who register with the site are eligible to compete for exclusive music and sports merchandise including a variety of autographed items, rare memorabilia, personalized celebrity phone calls, and more. In addition to competing for prizes, fans can challenge friends, test their knowledge of their favorite celebrities, and meet and interact with other like-minded fans from around the world.
ikoncity is the brainchild of a partnership between Declan OFarrell and Chris OFarrell, a father and son team who believe that fans should be rewarded for their dedication and loyalty. Putting fans first and recognizing the opportunity provided by the internet to reach fans the world over, the idea for ikoncity was born: to build an online destination where fans could compete for valuable prizes unique to their favorite artists and celebrities. By continuing to add new celebrities to their growing roster including film & television stars, as well as college competitions, ikoncity will maintain its status as the premiere online destination.
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Contact: Christy Wise 323.785.7789 Christyw@fanscape.com
Website: http://www.ikoncity.com/
Company Information: http://ikoncityhall.com/wwa_history.htm
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