BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futuremedia Learning, a leading e-learning provider and a division of Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY), announced today that it has been shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious E-learning Awards organised by Bizmedia Ltd.
The categories for which it has been successfully selected are:
* Most Innovative Application of Learning Technology -- a joint
submission with long-standing client Bupa for the innovative
Performance Zone widget-based learning portal.
* E-learning Development Company of the Year -- a new award
introduced for the first time this year.
Andrea Miles, Managing Director of Futuremedia Learning, commented, "I am absolutely delighted that our hard work with clients in the last year has been recognised by the E-learning Awards. Our Most Innovative Application of Learning Technology shortlisting for Performance Zone shows that we continue to live up to our name by bringing the best of new web technologies to clients in helping develop their people. It is also hugely gratifying to be nominated as E-learning Development Company of the Year, and I would like to thank all of my team, as well as our fabulous clients for the efforts and teamwork which have led to this endorsement by the industry of our continuing success."
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About Futuremedia
Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button Group. Button has been providing design, exhibition and event services around the world for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk.
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