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Xtivia, Information Technology Consulting Company, Rated Number One Vendor by IT Professionals

Xtivia, an information technology and Internet solutions firm, was rated number one by information technology professionals. In fact, Xtivia led by earning an exceptional rating in all ten benchmarks. - October 28, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.

Pulpo Media Taps Miami-Based Vice President of Sales

Univision & CBS Digital sales veteran to drive adoption of innovative audience-based Hispanic marketing solutions for online advertisers. - October 28, 2009 - Pulpo Media

Business Card Holders Newly Released by BusinessCardHolders.us.com

Six separate pockets can hold a total of 360 business cards at a time. - October 28, 2009 - DisplayShops

Company Used Case Study to Overcame Unspoken Objections to Prisoner-Based Workforce

Marketing Tool from John E. Fike Showcases Businesses Through Eyes of Satisfied Customers—Available for a Limited Time at Buy One, Get One 50% Off. - October 28, 2009 - John E Fike Copywriting

Business Card Displays Newly Launched by Displays2Go

Hinged lid keeps business cards protected from outdoor elements. - October 28, 2009 - Displays2go

R&J Public Relations Promotes Jason Ledder to Vice President Media Relations

R&J Public Relations is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Ledder to the position of Vice President - Media Relations - October 28, 2009 - R&J Public Relations

R&J Public Relations Takes Home Four 2009 JASPER Awards

R&J Public Relations earned four awards for excellence in communications at the 35th annual JASPER Awards presented by the Jersey Shore Public Relations & Advertising Association (JSPRAA). R&J took home one gold and three silver awards at the October 9 ceremony, which recognized... - October 28, 2009 - R&J Public Relations

Armadillo in Seventh Heaven After Multi-Account Wins

North Shields based creative agency Armadillo Creative are reaping the benefits of their hard work and forward thinking with a series of recent account wins. October alone saw the North East agency boost its books with no less than seven new clients across a wide range of business sectors. Their... - October 28, 2009 - Armadillo Creative

Armadillo Pick Up Royal Quays This Christmas

North East advertising agency Armadillo Creative have been appointed by Royal Quays Shopping Outlet to design and plan their Christmas marketing campaign including direct mail and outdoor advertising. The large shopping outlet in North Shields is The outlet centre for NewcastleGateshead. It has... - October 28, 2009 - Armadillo Creative

eBook.com Launches Price Assault on the Major Retailers - 'Nine Dragons' at $5

eBook Happy Hour is designed to bring to you unprecedented eBook prices for a selected one hour period every week starting with Michael Connelly’s brand new ‘Nine Dragons’ on sale for just $5. - October 27, 2009 - DNAML Pty Ltd

Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market

The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Hands-on Web Hosting Enters European Market with UK Division

Hands-on Web Hosting, the global leader in X-Cart Hosting, today launched HandsOnWebHosting.co.uk, a United Kingdom hosting division offering a range of business hosting solutions for customers based in Europe. Based on significant customer demand for international hosting solutions, the company... - October 27, 2009 - Hands-on Web Hosting

Direct Marketing Association of Long Island Launches Online Job Search Center for Marketing Professionals

The Direct Marketing Association of Long Island (DMALI) announces its new career headquarters designed to connect employers seeking professional marketing staff with marketers seeking career opportunities. “We’re pleased to now have an employment resource available on our website that... - October 27, 2009 - Direct Marketing Association of Long Island

Direct Marketing Association of Long Island Launches New Website Offering Critical Resources to Marketers

The Direct Marketing Association of Long Island (DMALI) announced the launch of its newly developed website offering key resources to help Long Island marketing professionals boost results. “We’re very excited to release a site for marketing professionals that provides cutting edge... - October 27, 2009 - Direct Marketing Association of Long Island

Public Television’s 'Simply Ming' Cooking Show Chooses Talamas Broadcast for Production Equipment and Support

For the sixth consecutive year, the Emmy-nominated public television series Simply Ming, hosted by Boston celebrity chef Ming Tsai, chose Talamas Broadcast Equipment Inc. of Newton to provide production set-up and support for the taping of its upcoming season. - October 27, 2009 - Talamas Boston

Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for September 2009

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for September 2009. Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books for September were: * A Barefoot Boy from Oklahoma, by Vera Sullivan * Born to Love, by... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Islam: a Favor to Humanity, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion / Islam / General Book from Saginaw, MI Author Naeem Abdullah

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Islam: A Favor to Humanity by Naeem Abdullah, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Religion / Islam / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

New Florida Keys Internet Marketing Firm Helps Southern Florida Businesses Get Found Online

Key West online marketing business launched to help Florida websites get found in search engine results - October 27, 2009 - Key West SEO Services

Outskirts Press Announces Pùqest Book 1: The Hunter, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / Fantasy / Epic Book from Toledo, OH Author Amber Carez

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Pùqest Book 1: The Hunter by Amber Carez, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction / Fantasy / Epic category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces I Think, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry / General Book from Fort Washington, MD Author Don P. Demyers, Ph.D.

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published I Think: Poetry For The 21st Century by Don P. Demyers, Ph.D., which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Poetry / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Notes For The Church, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion / Christianity / General Book from Mobile, AL Author Andrea London

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Notes For The Church: Transcribed By by Andrea London, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Religion / Christianity / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Angels of the Ages, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / General Book from Hendersonville, NC Author Wilma Styles

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Angels of the Ages: The Beginning by Wilma Styles, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Our Journey Battling Diabetes Through a Low Glycemic Index Lifestyle, the Health & Fitness Book from Huntsville, TX Author Marilyn Cummings

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Our Journey Battling Diabetes Through a Low Glycemic Index Lifestyle: Recipes For a Healthy Lifestyle (and Almost Eating Normally) by Marilyn Cummings, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback in the Health & Fitness /... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces 'Inferno' of the Future, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / General Book from Houston, TX Author L. Swilley

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published 'Inferno' of the Future: A Tale of the 23rd Century by L. Swilley, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Fiction / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Heart Songs, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry / General Book from Colorado Springs, CO Author Perry Alarcon

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Heart Songs by Perry Alarcon, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Poetry / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14. - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Mom's Thanksgiving and Christmas Best, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Cooking / General Book from Shalimar, FL Author Robert Maxwell

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Mom's Thanksgiving and Christmas Best: Bob's in the Kitchen by Robert Maxwell, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Cooking / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - October 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

AllCom Introduces the "Genie Opt-In Center"

Communications Innovator gives users power and choice in subscribing to Voice Message Distribution System. Nevada-based AllCom announced today that it is rolling out its new "Genie Opt-In Center", which will allow its customers to offer extra control of their voice messaging - both what... - October 27, 2009 - AllCom

Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications

Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association

Las Vegas Area Indoor Billboard Company Now Open for Business

In Focus Billboards is the leading provider of Indoor Billboard advertising in Las Vegas, NV and Henderson, NV. - October 26, 2009 - In Focus Billboards

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid to Debut at San Jose State University as Part of "A New Shade of Green" Campaign

Market-IN-Novation Communication, a student-run marketing agency at San Jose State University, has developed a marketing campaign to introduce the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid to their campus and community. The campaign is designed to increase awareness of, and excitement for the 2010 Honda Insight... - October 26, 2009 - Market-IN-Novation Communications

iDream Media Group Prepares for Nationwide Launch of Its Community Based Social Networking Site Global Social Gathering

GlobalSocialGathering.com, the first community based social networking web site is pleased to announce its national launch. - October 26, 2009 - iDream Media Group

Samson Media Presents Search Engine Optimization Workshop via Bergen Community College Program

Program Offered as Part of On-Going Business Series. - October 25, 2009 - Samson Media

KeepCalling Through SalutHaiti.com Has Initiated a Project to Help Raise Money for a Non Profit Organization

SalutHaiti.com is supporting (REACH) Reconstruction Efforts Aiding Children without Homes in their efforts to build homes for poor children in Haiti. Through this campaign customers are offered a bonus for their orders made on the website and 5% of their purchase will be donated to the organization. - October 25, 2009 - KeepCalling

HammerKit Selected Into Top 10 Nordic Companies at Nordic Venture Forum

HammerKit who offers a complete online studio for web designers has been awarded as one of the top 10 most promising growth companies in the Nordic countries. The top 10 were voted from among 50 pre-selected high potential Nordic companies by a panel of VCs and investors at the Nordic Venture Forum... - October 25, 2009 - HammerKit Oy

Simoney Launches New Range of Button, Name and Pin Badges

Simoney badges Ltd. has launched new range of pin, button and name badges. These badges come in wide range of material choice. The prices are also very flexible, you can choose from very cheap economical badges to highly customized designer badges. Using a latest free design service from Simoney... - October 25, 2009 - Simoney badges Ltd.

Burgess Wins Four Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrow Awards

Judy Katzel, President of Burgess Advertising and Marketing says a safe, secure and enjoyable place to work for a very talented and versatile staff is the best path to providing great creative work. - October 25, 2009 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing

Irbtrax Introduces ‘VAM’ New Client Lead Generating System

‘VAM’ was designed to address the goal of reaching elusive potential clients and is the cumulative result of extensive research, testing, and refinement. - October 25, 2009 - irbtrax

Cutting Edge Design Studio Chapolito Launches a New Portfolio

Chapolito Creative Design has launched a new website aimed at attracting additional clients in the fashion, music and pop culture industries. - October 25, 2009 - Chapolito Creative Design

Brand Thunder Signs Edinburgh Capitals for First Scottish Team to Offer a Custom Browser

Brand Thunder LLC (http://www.brandthunder.com), the custom browser specialists, announced today the launch of the Edinburgh Capitals Boom! and the first custom browser experience in the Elite Ice Hockey League. Capitals fans will enjoy an Internet experience where the browser is immersed in the... - October 24, 2009 - Brand Thunder

InternetGuru4u.com is Now on Twitter and Blogspot

“Social Media is at an all-time High with Myspace, Facebook and Twitter seeing growth. Small to medium sized business should use the available potential.” - October 24, 2009 - InternetGuru4u.com

Using, Capitalizing and Profiting from Social Media: Understanding Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Others You’ve Never Even Heard of (But Should)

Eisen Launches EMG University Workshop Series in Conjunction with PR Owners Association The Public Relations Agency Owners Association (PRAOA) and Cincinnati PR firm Eisen Marketing Group will host a series of monthly workshops and seminars called EMG University. The workshops are designed to... - October 24, 2009 - The Eisen Agency

Poris and Associates, LLC Expands Automotive Ownership Database - Now Contains Over 80 Million Records of US Car and Light Truck Owner Information

Poris and Associates LLC, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, which offers mailing lists and data to Automotive Dealers, Aftermarket Warranty Companies, Insurance Companies, CRM/Direct Mail Companies, and others, is pleased to announce that their Automotive Ownership/Title Database has surpassed 80... - October 24, 2009 - Poris and Associates, LLC

Announcing Three New Rental Design Trade Show Exhibit Idea Catalogs

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group has created three new trade show display design catalogs to help bring new ideas to those clients participating in trade show events using rental exhibits. The catalogs are divided into three to include Custom Rentals, Pavilion Rentals, and Structural Rentals. - October 24, 2009 - The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group

Office Depot Recognizes the Tom Sawyer Company’s Survival Skills

The Tom Sawyer Company, a communications company with services in Call Center Management and Strategic Instructional Training has been named a winner in the Office Depot® Adopt-a-Small Business Contest. The contest awards more than $1 million dollars in prizes to 500 small businesses... - October 24, 2009 - Tom Sawyer Company

IO Communications is Online and Rolling

I-O will certainly take "celebrity-ism" by storm and after nearly one and a half years, IO Communications is finally open to the public. With their one of a kind product and global services which has been designed for Fan-Based Marketing and Publicity Organizations all Media Celebrities, Sports Teams and Personalities, Managers, and Agents alike... - October 23, 2009 - Input Output Co., ltd.

Craig Blake Joins Perrone Group as Senior Executive Director of Sales and Marketing

Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Craig Blake has joined their team as Senior Executive Director of Sales and Marketing. Blake will be based out of Perrone Group’s corporate headquarters in Hingham, MA and manage integrated marketing and sales nationally for our Business to Business... - October 23, 2009 - Perrone Group

Arch Press Has Just Published a New, More Effective Non-Traditional Grammar Book, The Great Grammar Book: Mastering Grammar Usage and the Essentials of Composition

"The Great Grammar Book" by Marsha Sramek is ideally suited for high school and college students, SAT and ACT test takers, business people, and anyone who just wants to know the correct way to write something. More than 2,000 sentences in over a hundred practice exercises--more than any other text--enable users to master even long-standing grammr problems. - October 23, 2009 - Arch Press