Artistnow.com unveils new site design and features at the Billboard Magazine R&B/Hip Hop conference and awards in Miami.

The management team of ArtistNow.com was personally on hand to unveil and present the brand-new design and features of its website in Miami. While exhibiting and acting as a major sponsor of the annual Billboard magazine R&B/Hip Hop conference and awards show, which was held at the Eden Roc Resort & Spa in Miami Beach, the company unveiled its new website.

HOLLYWOOD, CA (PRWEB) August 16, 2004 --- The management team of ArtistNow.com was personally on hand to unveil and present the brand-new design and features of its website in Miami. While exhibiting and acting as a major sponsor of the annual Billboard magazine R&B/Hip Hop conference and awards show, which was held at the Eden Roc Resort & Spa in Miami Beach, the company unveiled its new website. Over 1,000 artists and music industry representatives got a firsthand look at ArtistNows new professional online networking site. ArtistNow.com has quickly become the premier site for artists to showcase their work while providing the entertainment industry with a revolutionary virtual networking and communications platform.

Members have the ability to upload text, images, and audio or video in many different media formats to create compelling and comprehensive portfolios. Industry professionals, fellow artists and friends can search and explore the profiles and posted media such as an actors' demo reel, a model's latest photo shoot, a bands newest demo track, etc. The user-friendly website also allows members to post jobs and events, invite their friends and colleagues or utilize electronic calendars/alerts to schedule their next audition. Communication features include e-mail, an instant messenger using text, audio and video chat as well as a comprehensive electronic i-portfolio application!

We are very excited about the new and improved version of our site. Users will appreciate the new look and feel with all the improved features such as the advanced search tools, comprehensive networking engines, electronic media and portfolio options as well as the best communication tools on the net," says Todd Cohen, Founder and Creator of ArtistNow.com. Our goal was to take online networking and its many applications to a whole new level -- check out our new site -- you may very well agree with us."

Artistnow.com was successfully launched in February 2004 and already is serving well over 20'000 members from around the world. Initial strategic partnerships include the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop conference, International Songwriting Competition, the 2004 Online Rock Festival, talent and casting agencies and many arts and entertainment industry members. No wonder artists, fans and industry professionals alike are flocking to Artistnow.com and are starting to connect.

ABOUT ARTISTNOW.COM
ArtistNow.com, a California corporation, provides the premier on-line professional networking site for the Arts and Entertainment industry. ArtistNow.com is designed for people to start building key relationships. It provides artists with a medium to showcase their talent, let them interact with fellow artists and network with industry players.

CONTACT:
TODD COHEN
Founder & CCO
ARTISTNOW.COM, LLC
Phone: 310-926-7877
tcohen@artistnow.com

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