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Most Read News Stories of 2005 by Media and Journalists from Send2Press Announced

Thu, 05 Jan 2006, 21:31:00 EDT

Edited by Christopher Simmons

TORRANCE, CA (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope/Send2Press, a PR agency and news distribution organization established Jan. 1983, has announced its most popular news stories of 2005 disseminated through the Send2Press Newswire (www.Send2Press.com). The top-20 news stories, based on number of readings by journalists and media professionals is a fascinating cross section of the kind of news being announced by small businesses, and the type of news actually being read - and potentially reported on - by active news media professionals.

"Over the past 6 years, we have provided this annual list to our clients," said Neotrope(R) founder and President, Christopher Simmons, a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and ASCAP. "Last year, we began announcing the list publicly since it is fascinating to see what our colleagues in the media actually read amidst the static of so much 'news spam' hitting the wires these days."

PHOTO Caption: Say hello to "GoldenPalace.com," formerly known as Terri Iligan.

"This year we saw a lot of traction from stories related to podcasting, non-fiction books, offbeat eBay auctions, rap music celebrity endorsements and computer technology innovations."

Simmons added, "For an interesting contrast, this year we've also included the most popular stories read by the public, which shows the preponderance of interest in sex and celebrity related topics."

"Media Read" results were tabulated based on number of "reads" by the media through the Send2Press.com website in HTML, PDF, and plain-text formats; through readings on the PRNJ site (if applicable), through clipping service click-throughs from sources like CyberAlert(R), and through initial click-throughs via sources like News.Google, Lycos News, and Send2Press Newswire media opt-in and RSS click-views. Search engine clicks ("hits") were not included as these are typically public, and not media, views. This year's new "Most Read by the Public" listing included search engine clicks.

* The top-20 most read newswire stories for 2005 by members of the media, in descending order of popularity (link to story included):


1.
Woman Gets $15,199 to Change Name Forever - eBay Seller Terri Ilagan to Be Legally Named GoldenPalace.com
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-03-0330-003.shtml

2.
The Question 'Where Has Susan Powter Been' is About to be Answered - Susan Powter is Stopping the Insanity Better Than Ever!!!
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0413-006.shtml

3.
Realiteen Publications Launches Magazine for Christian Teen Girls
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0406-005.shtml

4.
Hip Hop Newcomer Chopper to Promote New Line of Rap Snacks - Chicago-Based Evans Food Group Makes Effort to Capture Young, Urban Market
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-03-0309-003.shtml

5.
Dennis Rodman Crosses Line With Wife - Basketball Legend and Online Casino Team Up for Wife-Carrying Contest
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0601-005.shtml

6.
Apple's iPod 'Nano' Sets the Stage for 'Nanocasting' - A Business Model for Podcasting
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-09-0915-002.shtml

7.
Seaweed Systems, Inc. Stands Behind Launch of OpenGL ES SC at Siggraph 2005
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-08-0802-002.shtml

8.
New Book by Geoff Hoff and Steve Mancini Asks: Can a Gay and a Straight Guy Inhabit the Same Novel Without Driving Each Other Crazy?
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005_01_0117-003.shtml

9.
WUSA-TV Sponsors Teen Driver Training Program in Washington DC Area
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0602-003.shtml

10.
Cold Feet? Runaway Bride Kit Sold on eBay - Internet Casino Says 'I Do' to Perfect Getaway
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-05-0506-003.shtml

11.
Beyond Belief Media Declares War on Christmas - First Offensive Features New York Times and USA Today Ads, DVD 'Guerilla Giveaways
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-12-1205-006.shtml

12.
Hip Hop and Business Worlds Collide to Motivate Urban Youth
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0429-001.shtml

13.
Peter Kessler Acquires Interest in Golf Media Partners/Advantage Golf Schools
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-01-0125-001.shtml

14.
Company Wins Right to Name New Species
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0413-004.shtml

15.
NEXPLICIT Introduces Business Management Solution for Small and Midsize Entertainment and Media Companies
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-03-0325-001.shtml

16.
Mediaguide and Focus Marketing Partner to Create New Tool to Help Focus Radio Promotions
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-02-0225-001.shtml

17.
CentralPark.com, a Fully Interactive Guide to New York's Celebrated Central Park Goes
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-08-0831-004.shtml

18.
Floating Mid-air Video Display Hits Market
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-08-0816-003.shtml

19.
Family Run Restaurant's Self-Published Cookbook Makes Best Seller List
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-11-1117-004.shtml

20.
TVHound Launches Interactive Television Guide for TV Fans and Couch Potatoes
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-10-1011-005.shtml



View the 2004 list here:
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2004_12_1223-002.shtml



* The newswire stories most read by the public, in descending order:

1.
Former Miss West Virginia, Allison Williams, Files Suit Against Defendants Responsible For Falsely Claiming She Participated In Internet Sex Video
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-03-0323-001.shtml

2.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Caught in the Act - Celebrities' Air Captured at Mr. & Mrs. Smith Premiere
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0629-002.shtml

3.
Satellite Radio Fans Treated to a Radio First with the Debut of 'Tissue Time With Beth And Allison'
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-12-1207-002.shtml

4.
InvestmentWizard.Com Introduces CramerWatch, The First Independent Service to Track Jim Cramer's Stock Market Recommendations on CNBC's Mad Money
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0419-003.shtml

5.
OnlineBootyCall.com Announces Cyberdating's First-Ever Virtual Bikini Contest for Would Be Calendar Girls
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0603-005.shtml

6.
Celebrity Hairstylist Frank Galasso Joins Forces with BeautyRiot.com
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0405-004.shtml

7.
Christians Unite to Burn Harry Potter Books - Burning Books - Extreme Reaction or Proof of Uncompromising Devotion to God, asks Bob Miller
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-08-0803-003.shtml

8.
Website Releases Top 10 Romantic Lines From New English Students, Celebrates Lighter Side of Learning a Language
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-02-0202-001.shtml

9.
Oops...Britney Spears' Pregnancy Test Sold On Internet - GoldenPalace.com Does It One More Time
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-05-0502-004.shtml

10.
MnMStudio Launches Lust2Go.com - Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) Not Just for Kids Anymore
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0422-001.shtml

11.
Camouflage Wristbands Raise Money to Support U.S. Troops
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-02-0217-003.shtml

12.
Virginian Woman's Unborn Triplets Go for $12,000 on eBay - Babies' Naming Rights Sold to GoldenPalace.com
http://wwww.send2press.com/newswire/2005-04-0411-002.shtml

13.
Long-Term Care Insurance Could Soon Be 100% Tax-Deductible; Early-Bird Steps Can Assure Benefit
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0615-004.shtml

14.
Ionic Silver Complex Designed for Antimicrobial Use in Humans Receives U.S. Patent
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-06-0629-001.shtml

15. (TIE)
Falsified Bush Biography Found on State Department Website (Approved by Harriet Miers?)
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-10-1017-006.shtml

15. (TIE)
Brad Pitt's Bong Dealer, CraigX, Tells All in '9021GROW'
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-08-0829-009.shtml



About Send2Press(R)

Send2Press (http://www.send2press.com), a unit of Neotrope, offers best-in-class affordable news distribution and alternative placement of news content to improve its "persistence" versus the traditional one-shot approach. In addition to sending news directly to journalists, print and broadcast media, and news clipping services, Send2Press places news into online news sources, and deep into search engines using Neotrope's ContextEngine(R) press release optimization technology. Send2Press is the leading affordable U.S. newswire service, helping small businesses and start-up companies reach and inform their target media. All of Send2Press' staff members are experienced working journalists, published authors, and/or contributing editors to national publications.

Neotrope(R) is a brand identity, online marketing, and media relations company, established January 1983. Neotrope and Send2Press are trademarks and service marks of Neotrope(R).

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