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New Blog Puts Parenting in Proper Context

New blog for any parent who is a little less than perfect. - July 29, 2012 - Less Than Perfect Parents

AmeroBiz Nominated for 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards

AmeroBiz has been nominated for a 2012 Small Business Influencer Award in the category of Apps. - July 29, 2012 - AmeroBiz

The Handa Group Names New Alliance Partner to Represent 3D Holographic Solution, HolograFX, in the U.S.

The Handa Group an Authorized Representative of HolograFX, Inc. selects Frank Duss of Vizit Corp to represent the 3D hologram solution in the Southern territories. - July 29, 2012 - The Handa Group

Tellows Warning: New US Green Card Lottery Scam

Several cases of Green Card fraud attempts have been reported to the Tellows community against phone spam. Anonymous callers are trying to convince people that they won a Green Card Lottery. This scam method came up during the last months and meanwhile flourishes in a worldwide manner. The Tellows anti-spam community is trying to bring about information against phone spam and scam. - July 28, 2012 - Tellows UG

“Women in Government Contracting” Webinar Available Online

A new Webinar from TargetGov Gloria Larkin is available for download online. "Women in Government Contracting" covers a multitude of issues and doesn't cost anything to view. - July 28, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates

Unilever Selects TFI Envision, Inc. for Dove® In-Store Promo

Unilever selects TFI Envision, Inc. to create the graphics for a 4 pallet POD display for Sam’s Club for the spring season promotion. - July 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Handsfree News is Released to Make Driving Safer

LLLo, Inc. announces free online news reader app to save time and improve safety. - July 27, 2012 - LLLo Inc.

Shore Thing Marketing Receives iPads Thanks to Billion Dollar Energy Client

Shore Thing Marketing goes green - So long paper, hello iPads. - July 27, 2012 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.

QuadLook Pioneers “Four Dimensional Search”

Pretty much everyone uses classic Google or Bing. One company however is creating an entirely different way to find information on the internet. Toronto based company, rolled out a beta version of the secretly developed new search experience which has people buzzing. - July 26, 2012 - TTP Logic Group Inc

Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children

Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children

DataServices, LLC Rebrands and Launches Lab Portal Company and Website

DataServices, LLC unveiled a new company name, Lab Portal Company. The Lab Portal Company Electronic Results Portal allows a laboratory or lab business entity to provide customizable test results to their customer network. - July 26, 2012 - Lab Portal Compancy

Tellows Report: PPI Claims Phone Scam to Strike UK

Several cases of PPI fraud attempts have been reported to the Tellows community against phone spam. Anonymous callers are trying to convince people that they are owed money for an unclaimed PPI insurance. This scam method came up during the last months and flourishes in a worldwide manner. Meanwhile, anti-spam communities, such as Tellows are trying to bring about a recipe against phone spam and scam. - July 26, 2012 - Tellows UG

[x+1] Announces New Integration of Its Origin Enterprise Data Management Platform with Adobe® Test&TargetTM

Combination of website testing and multi-touchpoint message and offer optimization available at an affordable price point. - July 26, 2012 - [x 1]

Local Small Business Marketing Company Launches a Custom Mobile Website Giveaway

The "Local Meets Mobile" initiative by Hometown Domination is helping local small to mid-sized businesses understand mobile marketing. - July 26, 2012 - Hometown Domination

The Industrial Marketing Agency Platform Launch

The Industrial Marketing Agency is a new joint platform launched by ID-Marketing and Lesley Whiteman Social Media. - July 26, 2012 - The Industrial Marketing Agency

Introducing Prelude: The First Affordable App for Musicians

Introducing Prelude, an affordable, entry-level app that enables musicians to upload music, photographs, video, news, social media feeds and tour info and get into the App store in a month or less. - July 25, 2012 - Prelude

Online Marketing Muscle Expands Through Partial Acquisition of Medical Account Solutions

LI Internet Marketing Consultant Online Marketing Muscle has acquired the healthcare turnaround consulting division from Medical Account Solutions, a Merrick, LI healthcare consulting firm. - July 25, 2012 - Online Marketing Muscle

Lattice Communications Launches New Website

Lattice Communications is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website www.latticebiz.com. The site features a new design showcasing concrete shelters, cabinets, generators, power, turn-key construction, fiber, and more. - July 25, 2012 - Lattice Communications

WIPP Annual Leadership Conference a Success

WIPP Annual Leadership Conference provided excellent information for attendees of the event. - July 25, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates

Ingenex to Host Twitter Chat on Event Marketing

Leading Social Media Agency Ingenex Digital Marketing announces #DigitalChat: “Leveraging Twitter for event marketing,” July 27, 3-4 p.m. EST. - July 25, 2012 - Ingenex Digital Marketing

ad:tech Expands Its India Presence, Launches ad:tech Bangalore

Adds new features to the digital marketing extravaganza with deep-dives into innovation, mobile, start-up’s and entrepreneurship. - July 25, 2012 - ad:tech Bangalore

PR.com Announces Press Release Distribution Partner Virtual-Strategy Magazine

PR.com continues to expand its technology distribution with the addition of IT industry website, Virtual-Strategy.com. - July 24, 2012 - PR.com

Adventure, Adversity, Perseverance, and Voodoo: Documentary About Underdog African Team Vying to Reach World Cup Premieres on Fox Soccer

“Laduma! Benin’s Journey” documentary film premieres on August 12, 2012. Laduma Inc. announces that its documentary feature film “Laduma! Benin’s Journey” will premiere on Fox Soccer channel on Sunday August 12 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Fox Soccer is the... - July 24, 2012 - Laduma Inc.

The Miller Group Awarded LA County Dept. of Health Services Contract

The Worker Education and Resource Center (WERC) is a component of the Los Angeles County Health Department Services, and charged with maintaining and enhancing education and performance across a staff of 22,000 representing a wide array of skills and responsibilities. - July 24, 2012 - The Miller Group

Is Your Chicago Small Business Ready for a VoIP Phone System?

VoIP phone systems have matured and now even small business can cut costs while accessing enterprise level business phone features. - July 24, 2012 - Jexet Technologies

Todd Skinner, Brand Marketing Expert Announces New, Innovative Electronic Business Impressions.

It's a customized personal electronic business impression. It's a business card and emailer all-in-one. - July 24, 2012 - E2b Electronic Business Impressions

Get Schooled by Jovenville on How to Launch an Exciting New Youth Product

When you’re launching a new product for kids, reaching this booming, lucrative market is hardly “child’s play.” To do it, and do it right, a client needs a good strategy, impactful design, and savvy promotion – and of course it helps if you have a great product. - July 22, 2012 - Jovenville LLC. DBA- We The Creative

Clean Design Selected to Brand Paragon Commercial Bank

Local Branding and Design Agency Selected as Brand Agency for North Carolina’s First Business-Only Bank, Will Develop New Brand Strategy and Design - July 22, 2012 - Clean Design

Jeffrey Milberg Selected for Keller Graduate School MBA Student Mentor Program

Jeffrey Milberg an experienced Direct Marketing professional was selected for the Keller Graduate School MBA Mentor Program. Milberg will provide guidance for the student's business plans and projects. - July 21, 2012 - F J Associates, LLC

Best Displays & Graphics Announce Pop Up Displays for Summer Marketing Events

Best Displays & Graphics has just announced that they are featuring 10’x10’, 10’x20’ and 10’x30’ pop up displays for summer marketing events. Pop up displays are an eye-catching and affordable way for business to drive attention to their products and services. - July 21, 2012 - Best Displays & Graphics

SA Creative Hires New Business Development Manager

SA Creative CEO Rob Houchens announced today that John Lewis has been hired as the agency’s Business Development Manager. Prior to joining SA Creative, Lewis worked for another marketing company and for ten years at Louisville’s FOX affiliate, WDRB. “Adding John to the team is... - July 21, 2012 - SA Creative

Audley Travel Cleans Data and Saves Over £1,000 Using Postcode Anywhere

Tour operator chooses Postcode Anywhere to validate and clean customer database. - July 20, 2012 - PCA Predict

High-Impact-Prospecting Joins the World's Largest B2B Content Syndication Network

This network of 10's of thousands of websites, bloggers, newsletters, social networks, mobile devices and RSS feeds push your content out to more than 40 million professionals. - July 19, 2012 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)

INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business

INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA

Skyline Orange County Will Host Two Free Profitable Trade Show Marketing Seminars

Skyline Orange County will host a Free Trade Show Marketing seminar series on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The focus of the two seminars will be: Designing Your Exhibit as a Marketing Tool and Trade Show Promotions: Getting the Right People into Your Booth. This free seminar event will be held at the Skyline Design Center and Showroom, 25151 Arctic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630. To register, call 949-900-3065 direct. - July 19, 2012 - Exhibits n' More at Skyline Orange County

Direct Mail Statistics 2012 by Central Mailing Services

In 2011, 21.9 million UK adults took action thanks to direct mail they received Surprised by that figure? Don’t be – direct mail is still making a difference to marketers and customers alike, with an impressive 48% of the UK population responding to a direct mail piece they received in the past year. UK-based mailing house Central Mailing Services have taken a look at some more direct mail statistics for 2012. - July 18, 2012 - Central Mailing Services

Online Dating: New Revenue Stream for Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants

eMatchopolis, an online dating platform provider which offers individuals and small and medium businesses the resources to create and manage their own dating websites, announced today a unique opportunity for the bar, nightclub and restaurant scene. - July 17, 2012 - eMatchopolis

New Marketing Tools in Real Estate Investor Websites Revolutionize Real Estate Investing

A real estate investing firm that also develops real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net , has released more marketing tools integrated into the websites. Real estate investors can now attract more leads, follow up with them automatically and convert them to closed deals. - July 16, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com

GoCampingAmerica.com Selects 90octane for Strategic Media Program; 90octane Promotes Members of Account Management and Interactive Teams

Conversion-driven marketing agency 90octane launches an online media program for the recreational travel company and recognizes professional achievements by promoting five. - July 14, 2012 - 90octane

Internet Marketing Consultants, Charm Marketing Celebrate Their First Year in the Business

Australian company Charm Marketing, last year identified a niche in the market specialising in personalised and tailored internet marketing strategies, to improve the online presence of small to medium size businesses. They celebrated their first anniversary by expanding their team to twenty two workers. - July 14, 2012 - Charm Marketing

Corporate Meger Becomes Red Life Marketing

On March 1st 2012 Advanced Marketing Solutions, or better known as AMS, merged with a number of private business owners and investors who provided their expertise and financial backing to help form Red Life Marketing. After relocating offices to Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami, Red Life Marketing is now located in the epicenter of South Florida. They have the ability to service clientele anywhere in the United States, but specialize in services on the east coast from Florida to New York. - July 13, 2012 - Red Life Marketing

Uvideo Helps eDiscovery Experts Showcase Their Accomplishments

Having been recently featured on a broadcast of Moving America Forward with William Shatner, elumicor needed a way to expose target clients to their recent endorsement. Enter Uvideo by UVIAUS. A fully operational interactive LCD monitor fixed into custom direct marketing pieces. - July 13, 2012 - UVIAUS