LOS ANGELES – Feb. 8, 2010 – Ndoors Interactive, a leading publisher of online games world-wide, Meteor Games, an independent online multi-player games studio founded by the creators of Neopets, and Sleepy Giant, an independent online game opertations company, have all tapped Wonacott Communications, an award-winning full-service independent public relations and integrated communications agency, to spearhead their respective public relations efforts. Wonacott Communications was selected based on the agency’s extensive experience with online/social entertainment companies, products and services, as well as the company’s proven track record of successfully building brand awareness for both national and international companies of various sizes.

Ndoors Interactive selected Wonacott Communications over two competitive public relations firms during an agency review.  Wonacott will help promote several of the online game publisher’s award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs). Wonacott Communications kicked off its PR initiatives with the launch of the 2D side-scrolling massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) WonderKing, and is tasked with helping to increase visibility for the popular Atlantica Online, a strategic turn-based MMORPG.

Founded by the creators of Neopets, Meteor Games currently offers Facebook titles Island Paradise and Little Rock Pool, with other social games in development.  From the careful growth of a player’s island to the nurturing of a sheltered school of fish, Meteor Games is capturing the hearts and idle time of millions of social network gamers and their friends.  The studio chose Wonacott Communications over a few other candidate agencies to help further publicize the company and its products.

Sleepy Giant provides operational and technology services, strategy consulting and financing alternatives for independent game development studios. As Sleepy Giant’s public relations partner, Wonacott Communications will lead the company’s corporate/business-to-business visibility initiatives, focusing heavily on the video gaming, virtual worlds and technology industries.

“We couldn’t be more excited to further build out our social entertainment practice with three incredibly creative companies that each brings unique, innovative products and services to an ever evolving industry,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications.  “We look forward to ratcheting up Ndoors Interactive, Meteor Games and Sleepy Giant’s visibility efforts, and further solidifying our agency’s position as a respected leader in the social entertainment community.”

###

WComms has been honored with an esteemed PRism Award and coveted Certificates of Excellence – notable awards for distinction in public relations. The Los Angeles chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the world’s largest and most prestigious organization of public relations professionals, presented the awards to Wonacott Communications, acknowledging the agency for flawlessly executing public relations campaigns for special events and consumer electronics product launches.

Wonacott Communications received the highly regarded “PRism Award” in the “One-Time Media or Special Event – Corporate/Brand – Under $50,000 Budget” category for its benchmark campaign unveiling the upcoming online video game All Points Bulletin (APB) at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in May 2009. As a direct result of the agencies’ efforts, which included a blend of traditional media relations with heavy use of social media initiatives, more than 200 media members were introduced to APB at the show. The game and its developer, Realtime Worlds, received more than 220 articles or press mentions with an estimated 50 million impressions.

“Wonacott Communication’s proved to be a tremendous asset to Realtime Worlds, moving at lightning speed to answer our game time call to unveil All Points Bulletin at E3,” said Tony Harman, president, Realtime Worlds. “We were impressed with our team at Wonacott Communications and their ability to excel within a set budget, leverage their vast relationships and provide fantastic client services.”

The award-winning agency also took home two coveted “Certificates of Excellence.” Wonacott Communications received one of the industry awards for its work with NHN USA, Inc., which hosts a leading portal for hardcore online games, in the “One-Time Media or Special Event – Corporate/Brand – Under $50,000 Budget” category.  The agency handled all aspects of NHN USA’s PR efforts on behalf of ijji.com for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009, resulting in meetings with more than 50 members of the press and nearly 90 million press impressions.

The company also received the impressive Certificate of Excellence for spearheading the launch of TRITTON Technologies’ flagship AX Pro 5.1 surround sound headset. The award for the consumer electronics launch was in the category of “New Product/Service Launch – Consumer – Under $50,000 Launch Budget.”  Wonacott’s product launch PR campaign garnered more than 200 product reviews and press mentions with more than 20 million impressions.

“We pride ourselves on providing the experienced staff, tools and resources of a major PR agency while maintaining the personal attention, flexibility and sensibilities of a power boutique PR firm,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications.  “We’ve built a fantastic reputation as not just a vendor, but as a trusted partner that provides passionate, results-focused services. It’s very rewarding to see our peers in the L.A. PR market acknowledging our efforts and successes.”

###

Wonacott Communications’ CEO Jason Wonacott is heading to Seattle for LOGIN 2009.  He’ll be moderating a panel on Wed., May 13, about the opportunities and challenges facing online entertainment portals.  Jason and his panel of experts from both established and start-up gaming portals will dive into such topics as: Is the increase in portals good for competition? How do portals differentiate themselves from one another? What does this mean for the consumer? Will the online gaming market remain a relatively cohesive unit, or become segmented like what we’ve seen with the social networking market?

Jason brings to the session his extensive expertise with online games and gaming portals, having spearheaded public relations efforts for some of the most respected portals, IPs, developers and publishers in the world.

Here are the details:

LOGIN 2009

Seattle Marriott Waterfront

2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington 98121

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 PM

Room: Salon AB

LOGIN is the conference for leaders and innovators of the online game industry. This annual conference hosted in Seattle each May brings together industry leaders to discuss, collaborate, and share advancements about technology, design, business, community and legal areas of online game development.

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 24, 2009 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency, welcomes the talents of public relations professional Palmira Farrow to its growing team.  As Account Supervisor, Palmira will handle corporate communications, media relations, product and service launches and digital/new media communications strategies for a number of WComms’ clients.

“Wonacott Communications has a great reputation for being a valued strategic PR partner for digital media, technology and professional services companies in great part to the talented staff on our team,” said Jason Wonacott, chief executive officer, Wonacott Communications. “Palmira’s deep experience in the interactive entertainment market will help further our ability to provide awesome results and great personalized service to each of the companies we partner with in that space and beyond.”

Palmira comes to WComms from Electronic Arts (EA), the world’s largest video game publisher, where she spearheaded public relations programs for more than 20 titles across all platforms; PC, console and portable.  With experience under several labels of EA, she brings an understanding of and passion for a variety of genres, from role-playing  (RPG) and real-time strategy (RTS) games  to children’s and mobile games. Palmira is seasoned in launching various types of entertainment properties, including managing events, media tours and tradeshow appearances, she has a media and industry network of great depth and breadth.

Prior to EA she was the marketing and PR head for a San Francisco start-up, and was an account manager for a New York-based advertising agency before that.  On the agency side, she has worked with a variety of clients, from Folonari Wines and The New Yorker Hotel to pro bono work promoting the charming New York City district, The Lower East Side. 

She holds a Master of Business Administration in International Management from The Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Ariz., and a Bachelor of Art in Romance Languages from Colorado College. 

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

#  #  #

Wonacott Communications’ CEO Jason Wonacott is featured in the cover story for the February 2009 issue of Entrepreneur.  One of three entrepreneurs profiled in the article, “Laid off in 2008? Start a Business in 2009,”  Jason provides insight on starting a business following a lay off.  One of the key tips he recommends is being proactive and laying out a clear strategy on how you will succeed in the new venture.  Jason started WComms in early 2007 as his former employer, online video game publisher Webzen America, was downsizing.  He proposed that the company hire his burgeoning agency to handle their PR on a modest retainer, thus saving Webzen the overhead of having a Director-level PR person while maintaining great visbility.  Webzen agreed, and became WComms’ first client.  The agency was Webzen’s strategic PR partner through the end of 2008, until they were acquired by NHN.  Coincidentally, NHN’s U.S. office, NHN USA, became a WComms client in June 2008.

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 12, 2008 – TRITTON Technologies, a leader in gaming audio technology, and Harcos, the creator of Mana Energy Potion, the premium energy shot made by gamers for gamers, have  tapped Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications agency, to head their product public relations efforts in North America.

TRITTON Technologies, a manufacturer and creator of high-performance consumer electronics and computer peripheral products, chose Wonacott Communications to help promote the company’s deep line of consumer electronics and gaming peripherals, including the new flagship 3D directional gaming headset – the AX Pro.

 Harcos, a company founded by two gamer geeks, has found a niche at the intersection where gaming and consumer products merge with Mana Energy Potion,  a premium energy shot that packs a powerful dose of vitamins and delivers up to eight hours of smooth energy without sugar or an aftercrash.  Harcos has tapped Wonacott Communications to help further publicize the company and its products, including an upcoming to-be-announced new Mana Energy Potion product.

“We are really excited to be working with two incredibly creative companies that each have unique products to meet the discerning tastes of hardcore and casual gamers alike,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications.  “TRITTON Technologies and Harcos both create extraordinarily cool products that gamers love.  Heck – the AX Pro and Mana Energy Potion samples that we have here in the office have me on track to kick even more tail in CoD4.  Yes, I am still playing CoD4.  We look forward to working with both TRITTON and Harcos to further their visibility within the gaming community and beyond.”

Members of the press interested in receiving AX Pro review units or samples of Mana Energy Potion, please feel free to email jbusch@wonacottpr.com.

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

About TRITTON Technologies

TRITTON Technologies is a manufacturer of high-performance consumer electronics and computer peripheral products.  TRITTON takes pride in creating innovative products that offer functionality and reliability.  The Vista, California-based company produces products that maintain sleek design and style while providing the latest in technology.  Additional information is available at www.trittontechnologies.com.

About Harcos, Inc.

Harcos, a company founded by two gamer geeks, has found a niche at the intersection where gaming and consumer products merge, with the launch of their first vitamin/energy beverage; Mana Energy Potions.  Mana Energy Potion is the premium energy shot made by gamers for gamers.  The high-level potion packs a powerful dose of vitamins and delivers up to eight hours of smooth energy without sugar or an aftercrash.  Each magical bottle of Mana Energy Potion looks like it’s straight out of a video game and is filled with a bright blue liquid that adds +160 to mana.  The Mana Energy Potion formula was continuously developed for nearly a year to create the optimal jitter-free energy output.  Additional information is available at www.manapotions.com.

LOS ANGELES – Oct.  29, 2008 –PSYCLOPS, an exciting new line of character-based multi-platform products, and Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Digital Media division, the digital media and interactive entertainment arm of one of the world’s largest independent children’s entertainment, consumer products and education companies, have both tapped Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications agency, to head their public relations efforts in North America.

“Both PSYCLOPS and Cookie Jar are extremely innovative and exciting companies that are at the forefront of the children’s interactive entertainment industry,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications.  “Both companies understand and appreciate the value of working with a PR agency that has all of the tools and experience of a major firm, but the adaptability and personal touch of a boutique practice.”

Wonacott Communications is spearheading the public relations campaign launching PSYCLOPS this holiday season.  PSYCLOPS enters the kids market with iPod nano “3G” protective cases and the kid-friendly and kid-safe interactive website PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters for kids 8-14 years old.  Currently in open beta service, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters provides kids with an immersive music and dance experience where their creativity can flourish.  Kids and parents interested in being among the first to experience PSYLCLOPS HeadQuarters can sign up at the official website, http://www.psyclopshq.com.

Following the recent acquisition DIC Entertainment, Cookie Jar Entertainment is now one of the world’s largest privately-held children’s entertainment companies.  Cookie Jar’s extensive library includes well-known brands such as “Strawberry Shortcake”, “Caillou”, “Inspector Gadget”, “The Doodlebops”, “Arthur” and “Johnny Test”, among many, many others.  Wonacott Communications spearheaded the public relations effort behind the launch of the company’s first free-to-play/micro-payment children’s multiplayer online action game, Magi-Nation: Battle for the Moonlands.  Wonacott Communications works closely with Cookie Jar’s public relations team, expanding the digital media division’s future growth and product initiatives.

“Wonacott Communications has proven to be a dedicated and successful partner that produces incredible results,” said Kenneth Locker, senior vice president of digital media, Cookie Jar Entertainment. “We enjoy working with such an experienced team that fully understands the intricacies of children’s interactive entertainment.”

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

About PSYCLOPS LLC

PSYCLOPS is a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience for kids 8-14 years old.  The first hip PSYCLOPS characters to hit the dance battle scene are Ike and Syndi, who find their likeness in vibrant and distinctive PSYCLOPS protective cases for the iPod nano “3G.”  Together with a complimentary interactive web-based music and dance community site, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, PSYCLOPS is an exciting iPod ­accessory and truly customizable online experience like nothing else available today.  At PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, users can join an interactive community, create their own avatars, dance moves and music, and share their unique dance videos with family and friends, via email or by downloading to their video iPods.

Launched by Los Angeles-based PSYCLOPS LLC, PSYCLOPS cases and online site are kid-safe with age appropriate content.  Join the movement today at the PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters: http://www.psyclopshq.com.

About Cookie Jar Group

The Cookie Jar Group is a Canada-based global children’s entertainment and education company dedicated to excellence.  Through Cookie Jar Entertainment, the company is a leader in the creation, production, marketing and licensing of evergreen character brands that appeal to kids and families worldwide.  Cookie Jar Entertainment’s library of nearly 6,000 half-hour episodes features some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Care Bears,” “Caillou,” “Inspector Gadget,” “The Doodlebops,” “Arthur” and “Johnny Test”.  The company owns non-character based brands for licensing such as Mommy & Me. Through its pan-European subsidiary, the full-service licensing agency Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, Cookie Jar represents numerous third-party iconic brands. Cookie Jar Group also has a one-third interest in international children’s television channel Kidsco. Cookie Jar Education, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of North America’s largest providers of supplemental education materials, reaching nearly 2,000 teachers across the United States, through the Carson-Dellosa and HighReach Learning brands.

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 1, 2008 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications agency, welcomes the talents of public relations professional Megan Saulsbury to its team.  As senior account executive, Megan will handle  corporate communications, media relations, product and service launches and digital/new media communications strategies for a number of WComms’ clients.

“Wonacott Communications has a great reputation for being a valued strategic PR partner for digital media, clean technology and professional services companies, and having Megan on our team will help to ensure that character,” said Jason Wonacott, chief executive officer, Wonacott Communications.

Before joining Wonacott Communications, Megan launched her public relations career at Silicon Valley PR agency FutureWorks, Inc., representing such distinguished companies as  OPPO Digital, TRITTON Technologies, Accell Cables, Adesso, mediaFORGE and Your Truman Show.  She is skilled at orchestrating media and analyst tours, tradeshow appearances and media meet-and-greets, and managing all aspects of product launches and review programs.

Megan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

LOS ANGELES – June 17, 2008 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications agency, has been selected to oversee all public relations efforts on behalf of Enable IPC (OTC BB: EIPC.OB) and its microbattery and ultracapacitor technologies.   Leading the way for nanotechnologies that can be used for alternative energy, clean technology and consumer electronics, Enable IPC selected Wonacott Communications for the firm’s strategic approach to achieving communications goals and deep experience assisting companies in unveiling new products.

“We are excited to gain the services of such a dynamic communications agency that shows real passion for their work,” said David Walker, CEO, Enable IPC.  “We spoke to several agencies before making our decision, and it became clear that Wonacott Communications understood the bigger picture behind everything we do.  They have quickly shown value as our strategic partner.”

“Enable IPC’s extraordinary nanotechnology properties are flexible and adaptable for a number of industries and markets, which gives us a great platform for building and achieving their visibility goals,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications, LLC.  “With so much attention being paid to both clean technology and nanotechnology, it’s truly exciting to be involved with a company that is helping to forge the way to a sustained future.”

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

About Enable IPC

Founded in 2005 and based in Valencia, Calif., Enable IPC (OTC BB: EIPC.OB) provides efficient, streamlined strategies for turning technologies into products and bringing them to market.  Though not limited to nanotechnology or the energy industries, Enable IPC’s growing portfolio currently includes the exclusive rights to two break-through energy technologies, microbatteries and ultracapacitors. Additional information is available at www.enableipc.com.

WComms to Handle PR for the Launch of NHN USA’s Highly-Anticipated Online Game Huxley and for Popular Game Portal ijji.com

 LOS ANGELES – June 9, 2008 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications firm, has been named agency of record for online entertainment publisher NHN USA, Inc., the North American subsidiary of NHN, the largest Internet company in Korea.  Under the agreement, Wonacott Communications will oversee all public relations efforts for the publisher and its game portal ijji.com, and will handle PR for the launch of NHN USA’s highly-anticipated online game Huxley.

NHN USA selected Wonacott Communications based on the firm’s extensive experience with online entertainment companies, products and services, and deep understanding and experience building brand awareness for international companies.

“We are thrilled to have a respected strategic PR partner like Wonacott Communications handling our visibility efforts,” said Sunny Kim, vice president, NHN USA Inc. “They have a proven record of success with both corporate and product communications, and understand the communications intricacies relating to online media and public entertainment companies.”

“NHN USA is a dynamic company with a diverse online entertainment portfolio that ranks among the very best in North America,” said Jason Wonacott, CEO, Wonacott Communications, LLC.  “With the addition of creative games like Huxley to its line-up, NHN USA is making some aggressive moves to bring more triple-A brands to online gamers.  We are excited to be spearheading communications for the publisher and their products, further expanding our deep expertise in online entertainment, communities and technologies.”        

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at www.wonacottpr.com.

About NHN USA

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., NHN USA, Inc. (www.nhnusainc.com) is the North American subsidiary of Korea’s leading Internet company NHN (KOSDAQ: 035420).  Founded in 2006, NHN USA has quickly emerged as a premier online entertainment publisher. The company’s game portal ijji.com (www.ijji.com), which boasts more than six million unique registered gamers, hosts a diverse suite of free-to-play online games each with an optional micro-currency model that enables players to enhance their gaming experiences by purchasing in-game items.  ijji.com’s extensive game portfolio includes GUNZ The Duel®, SOLDIER FRONT™, GUNBOUND® Revolution, DRIFT CITY™, LUMINARY Rise of the GoonZu™ and MINING BOY™, and will soon include the highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 3-based massively multiplayer online first-person shooting (MMOFPS) game Huxley.