You would never have guessed that it was storming outside based on the demeanor inside Andretti Racing this past Wednesday.  In NASCAR, the Andretti name is synonymous with Formula 1 racing, but in Atlanta it means basketball shooting contests, endless skee-ball duos, and 30 mile an hour turns on a premium indoor racing track.  Kontera and Moxie Interactive opened the forum for mid-week fun by spending the night kart racing, playing arcade games, and relaxing over the bartender’s choice drinks.

This was a great opportunity to step away from the desk and enjoy each other’s company – and believe me we sure did enjoy!  However it wasn’t all fun and games, everyone’s competitive spirit was in full gear on the race track as there were U2 tickets, helicopter tours, fine dining, and limo rides to be won.  Who knew this group could turn on the velocity so quickly?  It may be common industry protocol to enjoy post-work activities together, but rarely do the creative and competitive juices mix so well at such an event.

And now for the winners…..

First place winner Kara Carpentier, Sr. Account Executive for Garnier Fructis, took home two floor seat tickets to the upcoming U2 concert in October.

Kelli Travis, Sr. Media Planner for Verizon SMB, won a luxurious limo tour of Atlanta.

While Kara and Kelli may have been higher in the standings, Chris Sherrer, Media Coordinator for Verizon, was the big winner of the night. Chris’ business card was drawn and he walked away with a helicopter tour of Atlanta AND also snuck away with a 3rd place finish and dinner for two at a local five- star restaurant.

Congratulations to Kara, Kelli and Chris!

It is safe to say that when Moxie and Kontera get together for their next event, it may be hard to beat.

September is at the doorstep, bringing with it a breath of cool autumn air… and, of course, some exciting fall events:

OMMA Global
Sept 18 -19 (NYC)

OMMA Global “Platform Wars” will focus on the countless Web sectors and the race to provide the next great platform on which consumer applications are built.
Hear from leaders in the interactive marketing revolution and discuss where the online media world is headed.

Kontera’s booth will be in the mini-trade show area. Stop by to meet us and learn more about Kontera.

MIXX Conference Awards

Sept 22 – 23 (MIXX Awards on Sept 23 – NYC)

The MIXX Conference and Expo, the Official Interactive Event of Advertising Week 2008, is the preeminent event for marketing and agency professionals and the publishers and technology firms who help drive their efforts. MIXX brings together the industry’s most prominent and influential speakers talking about the most pressing and innovative topics in interactive today. Further, the powerhouse list of marketers, agencies, publishers and industry professionals in attendance offers huge networking opportunities.

Meet Kontera! Stop by booth 102 to meet the team and learn more about Kontera.

We are thrilled to announce that Kontera has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the AO global 250 winners.  The AO Global 250 were selected from over hundreds of companies, nominated by a panel of industry experts in the online technology, media, entertainment, enterprise and greentech sectors from around the world.

From our press release page:

Kontera was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and other industry experts spanning the globe, based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz. Kontera was also awarded the AlwaysOn Top 100 in 2007 for the company’s proprietary contextual technology. Keep Reading >>

By Jennifer Nedd, Account Executive

Thanks to everyone who attended the Kontera sponsored NWIAG event on July 24th in Seattle, WA.  The event was held at the new upscale restaurant, O’Asian where over 200 online professionals networked while sampling O’Asian appetizers and cocktails.  It was a great opportunity to put many faces to many names.
Kontera would like to congratulate raffle winner, John from ZeroDash1, who won an iPod touch and a special thanks to Andrea Bruch and everyone at NWIAG for organizing a fantastic event.

Thanks again Seattle for making Kontera feel welcome!

Caption:
Lori Xeller, Kontera,
Eric Osgood, Cole & Weber
Jennifer Nedd, Kontera

Kontera will be sponsoring the LA Interactive Advertising Tiki-themed Happy Hour this month at the Canal Club in Venice, California.

Hula dancers and surf music will set the mood at Venice’s top dining spot for beach inspired cuisine. So put on your flip flops, and come out to meet representatives from Kontera and network with LA’s internet advertising professionals.

Date & Time: August 14th, 2008
7 pm-12 am

Location: Canal Club

2025 Pacific Ave. Venice, Ca.

Kontera will be sponsoring the Northwest Internet Advertising Group’s Happy Hour this month. This Northwest meet and greet will be hosted in Seattle (known to coffee lovers and Grey’s Anatomy fans alike as the home of Starbucks and McDreamy).

The Northwest Internet Advertising Group (NWIAG) was created in 2006, with the goal of providing internet advertising professionals an outlet in which to generate ideas and contacts. To further their networking efforts, NWIAG hosts a variety of monthly events, the next of which Kontera is sponsoring.

Come join Kontera for Happy Hour as we mix and mingle with the industry’s finest:

• Thursday, July 24th
• At Seattle’s O’Asian Kitchen
• From 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

We’re excited to participate at OMMA Video and Publish one-day conferences at the Marriot Marquis, the heart of New York City.

OMMA Video, June, 16 2008

OMMA Video will provide an opportunity to hear from the pioneers and leaders in the fast-moving online video world and discuss where online video is headed, as it continues to evolve and change.

Find out more about OMMA Video

Kontera’s booth will be in the mini-trade show area on the 7th Floor. Stop by, meet the team, and learn about Kontera’s ContentLink™ Video.

OMMA Publish, June 17, 2008

At OMMA Publish we’ll hear from the top names in the online publishing industry as they share the secrets of connecting with consumers through online content and gain valuable knowledge and insights into emerging online publishing and advertising trends.

Kontera’s booth will be in the mini-trade show area on the 9th Floor. Stop by to meet us and learn more about the Kontera Hybrid.

Find out more about OMMA Publish

As we mentioned in an earlier post, Kontera’s Video Testimonial Contest was sealed and the winners announced. We received some great testimonials and we want to share the videos of all three winners with you, one by one.

Pay a visit to Randy’s site grownupgeek.com

Hello Everyone,

Writing to you live from Adtech… We’re having a great time here and we wanted to stop by and show some pics.

There’s still more time to come! Visit us at booth # 6277

We’re proud to participate at ad:tech on April 15-17. And this time at Kontera’s hometown, San Francisco!

ad:tech is a great opportunity for brand marketers, advertising agencies and online publishers to meet under one roof. We invite you to meet us at our booth # 6277, right near the Café and Wifi Lounge.

We’ll be there to show, introduce and get your feedback on Kontera ContentLinks™ and on our new Hybrid.

Join us for Happy Hour!
Tuesday, April 15th at 4 pm
Come by our booth, meet the team and join a raffle for a chance to win an iTouch.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Find out more about ad:tech San Francisco