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Fashion Students Invited to Join Gok Wan in New Simply Yours Plus Size Lingerie Collection
Plus size lingerie specialist Simply Yours has launched a new design competition aimed at fashion students and lingerie lovers. The company is inviting aspiring fashion designers and anyone with an interest in design to create a two piece lingerie set that will appeal to the curvy, confident,... - November 26, 2009 - Simply Gok Wan
Comedy Web Series Safety Geeks Releases a Sexy Funny Safety Slogan Calendar
The 2010 Safety Geeks: SVI Safety Pin-Up Calendar from the hit comedy web series goes on sale today at Lulu.com. It is a first product to be released in connection with the KoldCast sponsored show and is offered as fun spoof of safety slogans and posters for the new year. - November 26, 2009 - Pith-e Productions
Former Digitas Global CEO, Alan Rutherford, Joins Volume Group as Non-Executive Chairman
Alan Rutherford, former CEO of Digitas Global and ex-Head of Media at Unilever plc, comments on his decision to take a pivotal role in the future of one of the UK’s top 10 B2B marketing agencies:* Volume Group Ltd. “Digital is fundamentally changing the approach to brand communication... - November 26, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd
What’s Up Interactive Launches New Web Site for Creaxion
Atlanta-based What’s Up Interactive has launched a new Web site for advertising, PR and event marketing agency Creaxion. The agencies began working together in 2009, introduced by mutual client Georgia Aquarium. Creaxion’s new site was designed to update the agency’s look and... - November 26, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
Net Connections Offers New on Line Marketing & Domain Names
Net Connections Now Offers Tool to Optimize Your Internet Web Site. According to analyst firm Netcraft, there are more than 238 million Web sites online. Getting a Web site noticed online can be daunting, which is why Net Connections decided to offer Search Engine Visibility. Search Engine... - November 26, 2009 - Net Connections
BusinessVoice Wins Two Crystal Awards of Excellence
The Point-Of-Entry Marketing agency BusinessVoice won two Crystal Awards of Excellence at the November 17, 2009 Crystals gala, presented by the Association for Women in Communications. BusinessVoice received one award for the On Hold Marketing they created for COR Packaging and Box. (Listen to the... - November 26, 2009 - BusinessVoice
Capstone Publishers Names Paul Von Drasek as New Book Trade Sales Manager
Capstone Publishers, the leading publisher of children’s books in the U.S. education market, announces that Paul Von Drasek has joined the company in the newly created position of Book Trade Sales Manager. Von Drasek brings more than 25 years of sales experience in publishing to his new role,... - November 26, 2009 - Capstone
Cincinnati’s Largest PR Firm Looking for Next Great PR Professional
Eisen Unveils ‘Cincinnati’s Next Top PR Person’ Competition, Winner Earns Job - November 26, 2009 - The Eisen Agency
Merlin Entertainments Group Appoints Tug to Manage Its International SEM Campaign for the Dungeons
Merlin Entertainments Group, the global visitor attraction operator behind some of the World's leading attractions, has appointed digital media agency Tug to manage its online campaign for The Dungeons. - November 26, 2009 - TugSearch
InternetGuru4u.com Announces Free Press Release Promotion
Seasonal and year end promotion to help take your business to the next level. Give your customers the information they need for the holiday season. - November 26, 2009 - InternetGuru4u.com
SEO Ranking Expert Launches Affordable Directory Submission Service for Website Visibility
SEO Ranking Expert, a fast growing SEO service provider in Noida, India, launches affordable directory submission service for bringing better online visibility to small & medium scale ecommerce sites. Customers can now have access to latest directory submission processes including free, paid... - November 26, 2009 - Seo Ranking Expert
Signazon.com Christmas Banner Light Up Town Winter Events
Signazon work with local town for Christmas holiday season, by giving free customized Christmas sign templates for retail store holiday sale outdoor advertising, plus free shipping for church Christmas holiday party decoration and banner. - November 26, 2009 - Signazon.com
Lingua Tech Singapore Now Part of Global Communications Business Group
Lingua Tech Singapore Strengthens Global Networks Links Through Global Communications Business Group - November 26, 2009 - Lingua Tech Singapore
Expect NOTHING for Christmas
Whether you've been naughty or nice you may just end up with NOTHING for Christmas. - November 25, 2009 - Cimetta Design
Businessman, P. Miller, Actor Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA, and Onemilliongifts.org Feed Thousands of the Less Fortunate in LA for Thanksgiving
P. Miller, Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA And OneMillionGifts.org Deliver Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners in Los Angeles, CA. - November 25, 2009 - reach back la
A New Website with Online Shopping for The Daisy Trading Company: Gifts, Fun Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden Decor Store
The Daisy Trading Company announces the launch of a new website with easy online shopping of their unique collection of gifts, furniture, home and garden decor, clothing and accessories. - November 25, 2009 - Daisy Trading Company
Frank Lloyd Wright's Granddaughter Publishes Parents' Courtship Letters from the Great Depression
Frank Lloyd Wright’s youngest granddaughter, Elizabeth Catherine Wright, has just published the love letters her parents wrote during their courtship at the height of the Great Depression, 1932-1933. Dear Bob, Dear Betty: Love and Marriage During the Great Depression, tells a remarkable story... - November 25, 2009 - Elizabeth C Wright
Self Storage Finders Joins the CSSA, FSSA and TSSA
Self Storage Finders, an online self storage directory, today announced it has become a member of the California, Florida and Texas Self Storage Associations. Self Storage Finders decision to join the three associations is based on the four organizations shared position on promoting the... - November 25, 2009 - Self Storage Finders
Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR, Helps Proskills Respond to the Government’s Skills Strategy in National Media Relations Campaign
Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR, was recently appointed by Proskills after their successful media relations campaign for the Learning Skills Council. BOTTLE PR has helped Proskills to gain national press coverage with a response to the Government’s Skills Strategy. - November 25, 2009 - BOTTLE
Free 2010 Calendars from Azalea Software, Inc.
Azalea Software, Inc. has just released two free 2010 calendars available now on www.azalea.com/calendars/ These PDF calendars can be downloaded for free. Bonus: 2010 calendar from Peg Ogle Design. - November 25, 2009 - Azalea Software, Inc.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Hires The Logo Boutique
The performing arts department of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford hired The Logo Boutique as its graphic design studio under a forward-looking way of doing business nowadays. - November 25, 2009 - The Logo Boutique
Regalix and MetricStream, Win Prestigious Analyst Award for ComplianceOnline.com Community
Regalix Inc, an innovative digital marketing and technology firm and its client MetricStream were awarded a 2009 Forrester Groundswell Award in the Business-to-Business “Spreading” category for the MetricStream community ComplianceOnline.com, the world’s largest online website on... - November 25, 2009 - Regalix Inc.
Ortus Group Helps Property Developer Sell Out Shanghai Residential Development
In 2009, Ortus PR and Ortus Events were awarded the task of organizing the launch of Hines California Place Marketing Center, as well as creating a PR campaign to create awareness for California Place. - November 25, 2009 - Ortus Group (Shanghai) Limited
Revive Energy Mints Commercial Reaches Over 2 Million Viewers
As awareness for Revive Energy Mints continues to grow and extend into different regional markets and major retail locations, Revive corporate has stepped up their marketing efforts and recently aired a string of 30 second commercial spots on major television networks reaching upwards of 2 million viewers. - November 24, 2009 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Texas Right of Way Associates/TRWA, Inc. announced today they are doing business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). “I am pleased to announce TRWA, Inc. is the only Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Survey company doing business in the Barnett... - November 24, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
Software Automates Publishing Work by Importing Sales Results
DashBook royalty software now imports sales reports from many popular distributors and resellers of books, music, iPhone Apps and more. By importing the sales reports and automatically creating orders, publishers can now process orders and royalties with just a few clicks each month or quarter. - November 24, 2009 - Financial Softworks, LLC
Fort Myers Web Design Firm Helps to Raise $70,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Brian Joseph Studios partners with "All Aboard Against Breast Cancer" Boat Show and Waterside Festival to help raise money for Susan G. Komen, Southwest Florida affiliate. - November 24, 2009 - Brian Joseph Studios
Single BlueFlyers Operates as Three Independent Bluetooth Marketing Servers
Capabilities have been enhanced to allow a single Advanced BlueFlyers server to operate as three independent Bluetooth Marketing servers. A server would be configured with up to three Bluetooth transmitters, and each independent campaign would have full control of its own Bluetooth transmitter. Each campaign may have a unique contact message relevant to the advertisement and will service the cell phones and other Bluetooth enabled devices located by its Bluetooth transmitter. - November 24, 2009 - Embedded Solutions, Inc
Lighthouse Advertising Group's Human Directional Sign Spinners Help National Chain Achieve Additional Visibility Nationwide
Lighthouse Advertising Group successfully achieves increased visibility and sales for a major retail chain in 30 states through the use of Human Directional Sign Spinners and custom advertising signs. - November 24, 2009 - Lighthouse Advertising Group LLC
Fort Myers Web Design Firm Launches Southwest Florida Twitter Directory
Brian Joseph Studios has launched a new website directory of local Southwest Florida Twitter users. - November 24, 2009 - Brian Joseph Studios
A Touch of the Metaphysical Embellishes These Ten Tales for Troubled Times from Susan Alcott Jardine’s The Channel, Stories from L.A., Published by Outskirts Press
A former veteran of the entertainment industry, Susan Alcott Jardine, asks “Are we in control of our lives or merely at the mercy of fate?” in her debut collection of short stories, The Channel, Stories from L.A., published by Outskirts Press. In these well crafted tales, a variety of... - November 24, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
American Concentration Camp Survivor Offers Hope for Times of Tragedy in Elephant à la Mode, Published by Outskirts Press
In Elephant à la Mode, An Epicurean Guide to Life, published by leading self-publisher Outskirts Press, Dr. Roy Nakai shares the wisdom he has acquired through the tragedies and triumphs of his life as they were filtered through his unique heritage and tradition. It is the unusual and... - November 24, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Unique Explanation of Mary’s Virgin Birth Offered in Er Nuylan’s The First Christmas, Published by Outskirts Press
In Er Nuylan’s new work of fiction, The First Christmas: What Could Have Actually Happened, published by Outskirts Press, the author bravely asks the question, “How could Jesus be born without a human biological father…or was he?” Religiously faithful in tone, this first... - November 24, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Creating Customer Loyalty, a Real-World Example
A Communications and Planning Project in Minimal Time. - November 24, 2009 - @wiljr
VerticalResponse, Inc. Honored for CoTweet Use in CRM
VerticalResponse Inc., www.verticalresponse.com was honored in the Corporate Category of the Society for New Communications Research Awards program for its entry focused on the use of CoTweet as a CRM tool. - November 24, 2009 - VerticalResponse, Inc.
Iflexion Took Part in Ruby on Rails Conference 2009
Iflexion Web Development Company has just returned from Ruby on Rails Conference 2009 which was held in San Francisco on November 19-21. Iflexion keeps track of new technologies and gives special attention to researching and applying innovative trends and tools that can be beneficial for its customers. - November 23, 2009 - Iflexion
14 Year Old Writes Book
Author Luis Diaz has astounded the literary world by writing his first book at the age of fourteen and publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. Mr. Diaz seized the opportunity to use his idle time while working at school and going to his moms work, writing his... - November 23, 2009 - Luis Diaz
Database Emailer Named a 2009 Innovative Solution Award Winner for Use of the Infobright® Analytic Database
Internet Marketer Realizes Business Growth Through Performance Gains Achieved With Infobright Enterprise Edition (IEE). - November 23, 2009 - Database Emailer
Nationwide Marketing Integrates Lead Generation Technology for Mortgage Lead Vault
Nationwide Marketing announced the partnership of the Mortgage Lead Vault who is a direct lead company specializing in mortgage leads, to provide comprehensive, private label mortgage lead generation services. Nationwide will help drive additional web traffic to the online portal of Mortgage Lead Vault targeting lead types such as, conventional, conforming, jumbo, FHA and VA mortgage products. - November 22, 2009 - Nationwide Marketing
Len DeWeerdt Shows How to Avoid Mistakes in Real Estate in Playful Memoir & Self-Help Guide Book, Why I Buy Real Estate Instead of Golfing, Published by Outskirts Press
In this humorous new book written for anyone involved in real estate, Why I Buy Real Estate Instead of Golfing, A Memoir of What Not to Do in Real Estate, published by self-publishing company Outskirts Press, Len DeWeerdt makes light of his memorable “goofs” in selecting, owning and... - November 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
MMI Public Relations Wins 2009 International Davey Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been honored with a 2009 International Davey Award. MMI was recognized for its work in creating a video for the N.C. CEO Forum, a... - November 22, 2009 - MMI
Egypt Yellow Pages Inks Strategic Partnership With Otlob.com
Combining the powers of Yellow.com.eg and Otlob.com completely changes the process of ordering food online, making it an easier, faster, and more convenient user experience,” said Marc Lambert, Regional Managing Director for Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd. - November 22, 2009 - Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd
Orlando Agency Covenant Communications Acquires FiveSeven Studios
Orlando-based Covenant Communications announces it has acquired award-winning FiveSeven Studios. This marketing communications agency demonstrates small business savvy to grow and do well despite the tough economy. - November 22, 2009 - BigEye Creative
Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership
MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW
VIP MIX+MINGLE Event Brought Out the Serious Movers & Shakers of ad:tech NY
Moss Networks produced the highly popular VIP MIX+MINGLE event in conjunction with the ad:tech NY tradeshow, where industry leaders and the who’s who of the online advertising and technology markets were in attendance. - November 21, 2009 - Moss Networks
Green Media Campaign Receives Honors at the 2009 Golden Spike Awards
PilmerPR’s founder and media relations campaign for ElectraTherm recognized at annual event. - November 21, 2009 - PilmerPR
Think Social at the Paley Center for Media Releases New Report on Social Media in the Public Interest
Report highlights 2009 Milestones, top ten trends for 2010 and grants first ThinkSocial Awards to social media innovators including Kiva, SocialVibe, March18 Movement ThinkSocial, the non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing the use of social media in the public interest, today released... - November 21, 2009 - ThinkSocial
Guerilla Marketing for Attorneys
Marketing guru Jay Conrad Levinson is the father of Guerilla Marketing and the Guerilla Marketing Association. The Association has recently appointed prominent Tampa tax attorney, Darrin Mish as a Guerilla Rainmaker. Just what is meant by Guerilla Marketing in the first place? As the name... - November 21, 2009 - Guerilla Marketing Association
New Smart Phone Application Generates Loyalty Points
Unique mobile ad server earns points from voice calls, SMS and email. - November 21, 2009 - Mediawire Pty Ltd