SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 20, 2002) - Emode, the #1 destination for self-discovery online, was honored at the Webby Awards on Tuesday evening, receiving the Rising Star Award as the fastest growing website of 2002. The Rising Star Award is based on percent growth of visitors in 2002, as measured by Nielsen//NetRatings.

"It's wonderful to be recognized for our explosive growth. We really want to thank our 14 million registered members who are responsible for making Emode a viral phenomenon," says James Currier, CEO and Founder. Emode's members fuel the company's rapid growth by taking self-assessment tests and then sharing and comparing the results with friends and family. Members have completed 85 million tests and answered over 2 billion questions.

"Emode is the fastest growing site on the Internet today because we provide truly interactive, viral content about the thing people should care most about ... themselves," says Currier.

Emode recently launched a paid premium component to its service that resulted in a significant surge in traffic. The new service gives users the ability to continue their self-discovery experience by purchasing 10-15 page "Personalized Reports" written by Emode PhD's at the end of selected tests including a classic IQ Test, What Breed of Dog Are You at Work, and twelve more. Emode is currently registering 50,000 new members per day. "We're hoping our Award serves as a positive sign to the industry that users are willing to pay for personalized premium content that addresses their unique needs," says Currier.

About Emode
Emode (http://web.tickle.com) is the #1 destination for self-discovery and the undisputed leader in online self-assessment testing. Emode offers an insightful yet entertaining experience for consumers and a sophisticated marketing platform to large consumer brands. As a leader in viral marketing, Emode relies on the excitement and value of its proprietary content to drive users to spread the word. Presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, The Webby Awards is the Academy Awards of the Internet, and the leading international honor for achievement online.

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