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Pirata Media Launches CMS Enabled Block Island Tourism Web Site
Bristol, RI May 29, 2008 –- Pirata Media, LLC today announced the web site launch for client Block Island Tourism Council (BITC), www.blockislandinfo.com, using Pirata Media’s POPstar™ Content Management System (CMS).

Pirata Media completely redesigned www.blockislandinfo.com, the official web site of the BITC, to showcase the island’s beauty and provide visitors with in-depth travel information, including a calendar of events, comprehensive visitor services directory and vacation planning resources.

“In addition to the tremendous amount of positive feedback we’ve received from our new web site, Pirata Media was a pleasure to work with and the process to develop and build our web site was extremely fast – taking only five weeks.” said Jessica K. Willi, Executive Director, Block Island Tourism Council. “And POPstar's simple and intuitive interface lets our staff deliver new content to our web site when we need to.” said Ms. Willi

"The website for the Block Island Tourism council is special for a lot of reasons. It incorporates our POPstar software so the BITC staff can manage the site in house, custom software which allows site visitors to upload pictures of the Block Island vacation for display on the site, and world-class photography and graphic design. We're very proud of this site and look forward to continuing to work with the Block Island Tourism Council in the future." Said Steve Fischer, President, Pirata Media.

About The Block Island Tourism Council
The Block Island Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the town of New Shoreham as a leisure travel destination. The BITC is available to assist travel professionals including media, tour operators, and travel agents, aid in planning a meeting or corporate event, and provide information to help visitors enjoy the destination. To learn more visit www.blockislandinfo.com or call (800) 383-BIRI.