Loveland, CO (PRWeb) July 20, 2007 — Internet and pop culture history is in the making as twelve aspiring entrepreneurs are preparing to descend on the set of the world’s first competitive Internet reality show in hopes of becoming the ultimate winner.  Joel Comm, Executive Producer of “The Next Internet Millionaire”, is pleased to announce the twelve finalists for this ground-breaking program which is being dubbed as ‘The Apprentice meets YouTube’.

As the first Internet reality show designed to attract an audience that embraces shows such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, The Apprentice and American Idol, “The Next Internet Millionaire” will provide compelling weekly entertainment that viewers will be able to watch on the web at http://www.NextInternetMillionaire.com

During the shoot, the contestants will learn from some of the legends of Internet marketing, including such prolific teachers and authors as Mark Joyner, Armand Morin, Mike Filsaime, Rich Schefren, Marlon Sanders, Brad Fallon and others.  Each day, the contestants will have an opportunity to demonstrate their business savvy and entrepreneurial abilities by participating in individual and team tasks designed to bring out the most gifted and talented of the bunch.

The twelve hopeful contestants are:
Jason Henderson (Lewisville, TX) - A nationally certified personal trainer, actor and model, 6′ 11″ Henderson bills himself as an expert in search engine optimization and shopping cart technology.

Jaime Luchuck (Toronto, Ontario) - Youthful and enthusiastic, Jaime is a talented actress, singer and writer.  She has a flair for fashion and a newfound love for technology.

Charles Trippy (Tampa, FL) - One of the most popular channel owners on YouTube, Charles is a college student eager to explore alternative routes for accomplishing his goals. 

Carly Taylor (Cambridge, UK) - Traveling across the Atlantic to be on the show, Carly has used her skills in sales, marketing, advertising and promotion to become a powerful force in the media industry.

Thor Schrock (Lincoln, Nebraska) - Describing himself as an “idea factory”, Thor is a motivated entreprenuer with experience in radio, technology and publishing.

Christine Schaap (Rockford, Michigan) - A mother of five, Christine is a successful author, speaker and life transition coach. Her goal is to inspire women to lead productive lives with passion and purpose.

Steve Schuitt (Diamond Bar, California) - One of the few people who has lived in both Alaska and Hawaii, Steve brings a youthful enthusiasm and zest for success to the program.

Debbie Ducic (Pueblo, Colorado) -  Stepping up to the plate as a team builder, leader, mentor and mother is Debbie’s focus. Having been on numerous adventures around the world, she sees the show as her next big adventure.

Nico Pisani (Costa Rica) - A self-defined renaissance man, Nico is a Costa Rica Travel Expert and Wildlife Conservationist.  A former PGA pro and certified personal trainer, Nico has dabbled in just about everything and is eager to continue the journey.

Alisande Chan (Port Coquitlam, British Columbia) - A semi-pro poker player and disciplined practicioner of martial arts, Alisande lives with a passion and drive to seize the day. She is heavily involved in community events and charities.

Jason Marshall (Ocean City, NJ) - Jason is a family man who pulls no punches about his faith.  As a tech-buff and aspiring illusionist, this New Jersey resident brings a East Coast flair to the program.

Laura Martin (Austin, TX) - A country girl with a love for the big city, Laura is an athlete who enjoys getting to know other people. Nomadic and seeking adventure, Laura is eager to put her Intenret marketing skills to the test.

Detailed biographies of each contestant, as well as their audition and acceptance videos can be viewed on The Next Internet Millionaire web site at http://www.nextinternetmillionaire.com/contestants.php

“The producers of the show are thrilled with contestants who will be making history with us” says Joel Comm. “The amount of attention we have received from the media and the blogosphere indicates that we may have a pop culture juggernaut before us.”  Comm continues, “We are about to demonstrate that the Internet has finally arrived as the new vehicle for quality original programming, and I am excited to be a part of creating a show that will be both entertaining and educational.”

In the past twelve years online, Comm has sold a site to Yahoo!, written the New York Times Best Seller “The AdSense Code”, and built many successful web sites that have earned him millions of dollars on the Internet. One of the most respected marketers on the web, Comm will be hosting the show which intends to prove the Internet as a viable means of broadcasting new programming.

The Next Internet Millionaire is a joint venture between InfoMedia, Inc and Deluge Films of Northern Colorado. InfoMedia, Inc. is a new media company based in Loveland, Colorado.  Providing a twelve-year track record of building profitable Internet sites, InfoMedia leads the way in innovative, entertaining and educational uses of the Internet.

To interview Joel Comm, for sponsorship opportunities or for more information, contact InfoMedia, Inc. (970) 278-0011 or visit www.NextInternetMillionaire.com

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