Iglu and Hartly Launches Design Competition with Artistic Hub
Custom Social Media-based Design Competition Platform Creates Fan Engagement, Increases Web Traffic and Drives Measurable Revenue

San Diego, CA – May 25, 2009 – Collar Free, Inc., (Artistic Hub) the leader in interactive design competition applications, launched their first design competition in the music industry with the up and coming band Iglu and Hartly. Iglu and Hartly is an American band from California signed to Mercury Records in the UK. Their hit single “In This City” was #5 on the UK Billboard in 2008. Iglu and Hartly’s campaign with Artistic Hub will empower fans to create, vote for, and purchase their favorite t-shirt designs. All designers who participate will have the opportunity to win two free tickets to the concert of their choice, a copy of the band’s new album “And Then Boom,” a limited edition 7” vinyl record of their single Violent and Young, a signed poster from the band, and a chance for their design to be the official band design sold on tour.

Artistic Hub is the first custom design competition platform with fully integrated on-demand printing capabilities hosted within a musician’s Web site.  Artistic Hub is able to manage design competitions for musicians, such as Iglu and Hartly, to engage their Web site visitors, increase traffic, and create revenue from merchandise sales.  Artistic Hub’s platform takes social media advertising campaigns to the next level by creating both social buzz and immediate and measurable ROI.  Revenue is generated for musicians as users create and purchase tangible products.

“Collar Free is committed to providing compelling and entertaining advertising campaigns that engage customers and fans while helping musicians increase their revenue, said Jimmy Hendricks co-founder, Collar Free, Inc.  “Iglu and Hartly understands how new social media strategies can directly determine their success. The band members understand how compelling it could be for their fans to design the bands merchandise through a T-shirt design contest that would increase engagement, drive traffic, and create a fun competition for their fans.  Their decision to launch Artistic Hub’s design competition platform is a testament to their cutting-edge social media savvy.”

To participate in the Iglu & Hartly T-shirt design competition, visit their Web site at: http://iglu.artistichub.com