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Vancouver, BC, November 21, 2013--(T-Net)--Atimi Software announced today in a brief tweet that it's app for the @NHLBlackhawks has won Best Sports Mobile App in the MobileWebAwards 2013.

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Atimi's app for the @NHLBlackhawks won Best Sports Mobile App in the MobileWebAwards 2013! http://t.co/yOY6aVKqz8. Thanks@webawards!

— Atimi Software Inc. (@AtimiSoftware) November 21, 2013

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Attached is the official announcement from the Web Marketing Association

THE WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO PRESENT THIS 2013 MOBILE-WEBAWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MOBILE

To: Atimi Software

For: Chicago Blackhawks Official App

Award: Best Sports Mobile Application

Click here to see entry creative

About the Entry

The Chicago Blackhawks required a mobile app to keep fans informed on the latest news, schedule, ticket purchase, team stats and standings, past game results, photos, videos, player stats, profiles and more.

Atimi Software developed the official mobile app that ensures the Blackhawks' brand integrity, creates fan engagement and also provides an additional revenue stream. 

The interface and design was based on years of experience in sports and offers a UI that is easy to navigate. The customizable menu can be can edited so that content fans care about most will appear front and center. Fans can select their favorite team-member on the featured page and easily navigate to see the box score and head-to-head match ups.

The app was developed for iOS, Android and BlackBerry.

In addition to the standard features, the app delivers above-and-beyond features such as:

- Augmented reality is integrated into the app. Fans can scan marketing materials like posters or tickets and a video reel will appear with exclusive content
- Sortable statics and standings pages, so fans can sort results based on different categories
- Media gallery with extensive photos and video content 
- Exclusive Blackhawks Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest feeds display right in the app 
- In-app message board so fans can comment and connect 
- Videos use the mobile device's native player, which ensures easy and seamless viewing. Since content is not stored on the fan's device, image rights issues are minimized
- The Places feature provides a list of pubs, with directions, that will be broadcasting the game so fans can watch with other fans 

Award Credits

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About Atimi Software

Founded in 2001, Atimi Software Inc. has become a leader in mobile and cross-platform development with core strength in developing for the Mac platform and the new generation of smart phones. Atimi develops some of the most successful mobile and desktop applications on the market today for some of the leading brands in North America including The New York Times, HBO, TIO Networks, Postmedia Network, Macworld, The Vancouver Canucks, and the Calgary Flames. 

Specializing in cross-platform development, application porting, custom software development and mobile, Atimi is a trusted partner of Apple and handles high-value intellectual property for some of the largest technology companies in the world.