It’s also a Finalist in the upcoming One Show Interactive Awards
Luke Buda - Special Surprise
The website of New Zealand musician Luke Buda, from the band The Phoenix Foundation, has been included in the Favourite Website Award’s (FWA) top 50 websites of 2008. The site, www.specialsurprise.co.nz, was shortlisted from all 365 of the FWA’s Sites of the Day in 2008.
Rob Ford, Principal of the FWA, described Luke’s site as a case of “simplicity making for something unforgettable. The FWA showcases future thinking, progressively designed sites who use cutting edge technology, together with inspirational ideas, that lead the way for future generations.”
www.specialsurprise.co.nz is also a finalist in the prestigious One Show Interactive Awards in New York on 4 May, competing against interactive campaigns by brands including Nike, Diesel, Nokia, Burger King and Nintendo.
Luke Buda’s website now receives over 10,000 unique visitors each month, who spend an average of seven minutes engaging with the music and content. The majority of visitors come from the United States and the site’s success has gained Luke an international cult following.
Source: Stephen Knightly Pursuit PR
