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Digital Agency Chairseven Opens Portland Office
Idaho-Based Firm Expands Software and Design Services to Support Northwest Markets. - July 07, 2011 - Chairseven, Inc.
Michigan State University Instructor and Ingenex Digital CEO Derek Mehraban Featured in Social Media Marketing Magazine
A New Media Driver's License® Primer for Chief Marketing Officers - Derek Mehraban Provides a "Social Media How To for CMO's" - July 07, 2011 - Ingenex Digital Marketing
Big Poppa Smokers Launches New Website Developed by HATHWAY
Big Poppa Smokers launched a completely reinvented online presence and social commerce website designed and developed by HATHWAY, a San Luis Obispo-based web marketing agency. Serving as Big Poppa Smokers’ lead digital agency, HATHWAY created bigpopppasmokers.com as a cooking community with... - July 06, 2011 - HATHWAY
Video Strategy "No Brainer" for SMEs
Video marketing can be a key tool in every SME's marketing kit at little or no cost, according to a recent round table debate held by hosting specialist UKFast. - July 06, 2011 - UKFast
Luna Park Sydney Integrates Technology to Share Experiences via Social Media in Real Time Using NFC, Multi-Channel and Mobile Technologies
Sydney entertainment icon, Luna Park, has launched "My Experience," the high-tech integrated result from joint development with Centryc Solutions. Using leading edge technologies, such as Portrait Dialogue from Pitney Bowes Business Insight, Luna Park guests can extend their In Real Life experience online with auto Facebook status updates and photo posts. - July 06, 2011 - Pitney Bowes Business Insight
Orlando Interactive Digital Agency Xcellimark Recognized as One of the Largest Digital Media and Film Production Companies in Orlando
Xcellimark was recently recognized as one of the Largest Digital Media and Film Production Companies in Orlando by the Orlando Business Journal after having won several awards from the OBJ in 2010. - July 05, 2011 - Xcellimark
CarbonCopyPro Announces on June 27, 2011 that Peter Hobler Achieves L1 Leadership
L1 Leadership is the first performance recognition level with CCPRO, one of, if not the foremost internet marketing training platforms in the world. When asked about his achievement, Peter shared the following: "My inspiration is to inspire others to believe in themselves and to take a leap of faith toward changing their lives." - July 04, 2011 - CarbonCopyPro
New Company Launches to Help Local Businesses Connect with the Mobile Generation
A new company has launched in the UK, which aims to help local businesses - from night clubs and theatres, to restaurants, health clubs and beauty salons - make the most of the untapped marketing opportunities afforded by mobile phone. LocalDirect Limited is an innovative mobile marketing company, offering a suite of integrated mobile marketing solutions, including Shortcode Keywords, SMS Broadcasts, Mobile Webflyers, Mobile Websites, QR codes and more. - July 04, 2011 - LocalDirect Limited
DFW AMA Gives Members a Way to Beat the Summer Heat at Members Only Event
The DFW American Marketing Association (AMA) announces its summer member’s only event on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Main Event Entertainment in Plano, TX. - July 02, 2011 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
Garfield & Papercutz Prepare for the Holidays 2011
In May of 2011, New York publisher Papercutz released Garfield & Co. #1 and 2 to an overwhelming response. Despite the heat of summer approaching, the publisher announced this week the anticipated release of the next two adaptations of the popular Cartoon Network series – both with a... - July 01, 2011 - Papercutz
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman Wins Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book on June 25, 2011
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman wins 2011 Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book. Goldman, an internationally acknowledged sound pioneer and authority on transformative uses of sound, Grammy-nominated musician and author, received the Coalition of Visionary Resources award in Denver, CO at INATS-W June 25, 2011. The Divine Name (Hay House 2010) is a seminal work for personal and planetary transformation. - July 01, 2011 - Healing Sounds
Ocracoke's Curse - the Mystery at Teach's Hole by Mark Duffey
On November 22, 1718, Lt. Robert Maynard of the British Royal Navy defeated and beheaded the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, at Ocracoke Inlet off the coast of North Carolina. Hundreds of years later, it is said that Blackbeard’s spirit haunts the area, searching for his lost head and seeking... - July 01, 2011 - Mark Duffey
Laura Ortoleva Receives Distinguished Achievement Award for RE/MAX Branding Strategy in Northern Illinois Real Estate Market
Laura Ortoleva has helped spread the good news about RE/MAX in northern Illinois for the past 20 years. For her dedication and success, she was recently honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award during the real estate network's annual awards ceremony. The Distinguished Achievement Award is... - July 01, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
DFW AMA's Dallas Executive Luncheon Focuses on Progress in Tough Times
The Dallas Fort Worth American Marketing Association presents “The Progress Challenge: Marketing Progress in a World of Change” with Dean Lindsay on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas. - July 01, 2011 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
A Colorado Internet Marketing Agency is Teaming with the Highlands Ranch Metro District to Create the Identity of the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Colorado Internet Marketing agency, Awareness Creation, is excited to announce that it has been selected to develop the brand identity suite for the Highlands Ranch Mansion including the logo, marketing collateral, website, and online marketing plan. - July 01, 2011 - Awareness Creation, LLC
Filmmakers Use Social Media to Record Legacy of the Space Program, Invite the Public to Share Their Memories
On July 8, 2011, millions of people will watch coverage of the last space shuttle flight and remember a moment in time when all things became possible. "The Space Crowd," which chronicles the US Space Shuttle program through the eyes of the American public, produce the film, a "Sociomentary." The film, made in cooperation with NASA, captures personalities, activities and stories from NASA's biggest fans as they countdown the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the end of the Shuttle program. - June 30, 2011 - The Space Crowd
The Partnership Expands Account Leadership, Creative, Digital and Media Teams
Atlanta Advertising Agency’s Eight Staff Additions and Promotions Reflect Continued Growth. - June 30, 2011 - The Partnership
Word Chef Seeks Small Business Owners with Websites for Marketing Study
Word Chef, a copywriting and marketing consultancy, is conducting a 3-month marketing study with small business owners beginning August 1, 2011. Applications are being accepted through July 15, 2011. Participants of the study will receive free education and assistance with their online marketing strategies and tactics in exchange for their commitment and participation. The study aims to uncover ROI and best practices for small businesses doing online marketing. - June 30, 2011 - Word Chef
RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net Updates Real Estate Investing Websites
A newly upgraded version of interactive real estate investor websites has been released by www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, a real estate investing and real estate website design firm based in Plano, Texas. The websites prominently feature the ability to reduce the workload that takes most of real estate investors' time so they close more deals using less time, money and effort. - June 29, 2011 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Email Marketers: Six Steps to Boost Your Newsletter I.Q.
StreamSend offers guidelines for doing email newsletters right. - June 29, 2011 - EZ Publishing
Diamond Dealers Club of New York and TransGuardian Present US-India Development Plans to Consulate General of India and State Bank of India in New York
Representatives of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and TransGuardian had top-level meetings today with the Consulate General of India and the State Bank of India (SBI) in New York. The DDC, established in 1931, is the world’s premier diamond exchange, located in the heart of New... - June 29, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Broad People Releases PokerReplay.com, a New Video Tool for Online Poker Players
Broad People, a startup founded by two french entrepreneurs, is proud to launch PokerReplay, the first social network made for poker players. With a free recording software program, members can upload their videos on the tube site, where they can interact with each others, and share them with other players and friends on popular social networks. - June 29, 2011 - Broad People
Brosix Now Available on Android
Brosix brings their award-winning instant messaging program to Android-powered smartphones. - June 29, 2011 - Brosix, Inc
Salesone Intl. Launches Bodyvibe.com’s Merchandiser
One of the kind body jewelry merchandiser is now available on bodyvibe.com, only from Sales One. - June 29, 2011 - Salesone LLC
Only Marketing - Innovative Online Community Network for Marketers Launched
A new website aiming to provide marketing professionals with their first exclusively UK-based community is being launched today. - June 29, 2011 - Only Marketing Jobs
The Plaza Group to Join International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) to Better Serve Partners
Leading international petrochemical marketer The Plaza Group joins IISRP to support clients in synthetic rubber industry. - June 29, 2011 - The Plaza Group
General Services Administration Adds MyMediaInfo to Schedule
Government Agencies Can Now Easily Select MyMediaInfo as Media Intelligence Solution of Choice - June 28, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Central Maryland Gains Established Sign Language Interpreting Firm
Maryland Interpreting Services dba:We Interpret.Net and We Interpret Linked will relocate offices from Baltimore County to Howard County to better serve the Baltimore - Washington metro. The new office, staffed with nationally certified Sign Language Interpreters, allows easy access to interpreting services for all deaf clients, patients and customers. - June 28, 2011 - WeInterpret.net
TFI Envision Receives Best of Public Service Award, Plus…
TFI Envision, Inc. received the Ad Club of Westchester's Norman Liss Best of Public Service Award, which is determined by the highest scores given by judges in any of the categories in the Public Service area section of the Big W Awards. The award was given to the design by TFI Envision, Inc. for the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Cirque de La Mer Fire and Ice Invitation 2011. In addition, TFI Envision received 11 Gold, 10 Silver, and 5 Bronze Awards. - June 27, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Noyes Memorial Hospital Selects Archer Communications, Inc. as Agency of Record
Archer Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been selected by Noyes Memorial Hospital to serve as the agency of record. - June 26, 2011 - Archer Communications, Inc.
CONTEXTWEB Enhances Inventory Quality Processes to Provide Increased Site Monitoring and Customization
CONTEXTWEB has partnered with Trust Metrics to provide its clients with advanced scoring and filtering of web domains to identify high-quality inventory for online advertising. CONTEXTWEB will also use Trust Metrics to vet new publisher sources for its leading online ad exchange. - June 25, 2011 - CONTEXTWEB Inc.
A "Perfect Day" at Jack & Jones Stores Across Canada
Stingray360, a leading provider of sensorial marketing solutions, is collaborating with the well-known clothing brand Jack & Jones on an innovative scent marketing initiative. - June 25, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
Jeriel Roberts Achieves Significant Milestone as Toastmaster
Jeriel Roberts Achieves Significant Milestone as Competent Communicator from Toastmasters International. - June 24, 2011 - Toastmasters Club of Union
Millburn Resident Gints Gulbis Achieves Significant Milestone as Toastmaster
Toastmasters International announced today that Millburn, NJ resident, Gints Gulbis has achieved Competent Leader award. - June 24, 2011 - Toastmasters Club of Union
New Product, CustomerScan, Helps with Marketing Campaigns
Postcard Services, a technology and marketing business that drives direct mail marketing with digital printing solutions, announces a powerful tool specifically designed to boost response rates for direct mail marketing campaigns. - June 24, 2011 - Postcard Services
Translation Cloud Application for Facebook Releases Version 2.0
Translation Cloud application for Facebook releases its new and improved version 2.0 to the approval of freelance translators everywhere. - June 24, 2011 - Translation Services USA
Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts Launches New Branding Campaign by LGD Communications
The second branding campaign for Gran Melia, the 16-property flagship brand of hotels and resorts from Spanish hospitality giant Sol Melia. - June 24, 2011 - LGD Communications
Ad Dynamo Gives $30 Free Advertising
Ad Dynamo, the global contextual advertising marketplace, is giving away 1,000 free advertising coupons, each valued at $30. - June 23, 2011 - Ad Dynamo International
New Ebook Helps Businesses Get More Attention
Ryan Holota Freelance Writing and Marketing releases a free ebook titled "16 Ways To Use Writing To Promote Your Business." This ebook is available for free download at http://www.arholota.com/ebook. - June 23, 2011 - Ryan Holota Freelance Writing And Marketing
Creative Talent Agency Coming to Virginia in July Mclean, VA
Gigi Creative Talent, LLC, a creative artist agency located in Mclean, VA, will open July 15, 2011. Toni Leinhardt, a Stylist and former Retail Executive with more than 20 years experience in the fashion industry, will head the agency. Leinhardt also boasts a successful run as a... - June 23, 2011 - Gigi Creative Talent, LLC
XO Marketing Group Moves Into Its New Offices
XO Marketing Group movies into its new offices, located in Sandy, Utah. - June 23, 2011 - XO Marketing Group
There’s a New Bear in Town: Mercer University Announces Launch of New Admissions Website GoMercer.com
If there is one thing that college and university admissions departments know, it’s that all marketing communications have an expiration date. Current students graduate, degree programs grow and recruitment goals must be tweaked to stay in line with the current trends of prospective students. - June 22, 2011 - Third Wave Digital
Mahjong Logic Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Network Media for EGASS
Network Media has announced that market leading mahjong gaming service provider Mahjong Logic, has signed a multi-year master license agreement for its EGaming Affiliate System Software (EGASS). - June 22, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
New Version of Cryoserver Email Archiving Software in Beta Testing
Cryoserver, an email archiving software and software solution, is beta testing a new version. - June 22, 2011 - Cryoserver
Roastar Produces the Coffee Industry's First Low Volume Custom Printed Bags
Beginning this June, roasters can officially put the blank bags and labels down. Roastar, a coffee packaging startup out of Central Wisconsin, is producing premium quality custom printed coffee bags in quantities as low as 100 bags and with turnaround times of less than a week. What makes the low... - June 22, 2011 - Roastar
U.S. Concrete Launches New Website
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: USCR) announced today the launch of phase one of its new, improved and redesigned corporate website www.us-concrete.com. The new website provides enhanced navigation and user experience, and aims at showcasing the company’s sustainability practices, specialty... - June 22, 2011 - US Concrete
Adams & Knight Awarded Excellence in Healthcare, Financial and Retail Marketing
Advertising Club of Connecticut Honors Agency with 24 Awards - June 22, 2011 - Adams & Knight, Inc.
Adams & Knight Dominates the American Marketing Association Awards
Agency wins nine of the eleven Mark of Excellence Awards - June 22, 2011 - Adams & Knight, Inc.
PoKos Releases Point-and-Chat™ for Android Phones
Today, PoKos Communications Corp announced the release of the Android version of the Company’s award-winning consumer IM/text App, PoKos Chat™. Like its iOS counterpart, the Android product features Point-and-Chat, which is the only product on the market that enables users to point their phone at any other user in sight and send them a message, without use or exchange of any contact information, check-ins, or social networks. - June 21, 2011 - New Hampshire Innovation Commercialization Center (NH-ICC)
World's Original Online Poetry Bar Announces the Creation of BOOKS ON BLOG™ for Digital Poetry Chapbooks
The world’s original online poetry bar, The Camel Saloon, announces its creation of digital poetry chapbooks with the publication of its first two Books on Blog™. - June 20, 2011 - The Camel Saloon