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Sears and Winn Dixie Offer Consumers Free Beauty Makeovers
Retail stores are using more third-party companies to assist in sustaining and building their sales in today’s tough economic climate. As budgets get cut and staff is reduced, sales can go into a tailspin as marketing efforts are reduced. By hiring outside firms to bolster their scaled-back... - October 23, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
New Online Baby Boomer Resource Offers Free Advertising
New online resource that targets the Baby Boomer is offering free online advertising to Colorado Businesses until the end of the year. - October 23, 2009 - MyBabyBoomerDiscounts.Com
Norra Norr Creates Bespoke Headphones for WeSC
In an era where fashion companies are stepping beyond their traditional domain into the world of industrial design, Swedish street fashion company WeSC has brought in Norra Norr to develop a range of bespoke headphones, Maraca and Pick-up, which have already hit the stores around the world. - October 23, 2009 - Norra Norr
How to Start a New Career for Those Having to Reinvent Their Life Midstream. New Book: Citizen King, the New Age of Power
If you have found yourself having to reinvent your career, with no idea as to how it will happen, make sure what you are creating is from your life's purpose, and passion. Making what you create a reflection of who you really are. Creating a life that is prosperous and fulfilling. Create a life, living as a Citizen King. - October 23, 2009 - LesJensen.com
Wholesaleinserts.com Now Includes Shipping in Their Flyer Printing
Now shipping is included and posted online for most printed products offered at Wholesaleinserts.com. - October 23, 2009 - Wholesale Inserts
KNOWAtlanta Magazine Sees Success from mRELEVANCE's Optimized Relevance Campaign
Following the implementation of a strategic Web site optimization campaign by mRELEVANCE, LLC, KNOWAtlanta has seen a 50 percent increase in their Web site traffic. KNOWAtlanta.com is the Web site for KNOWAtlanta magazine, the leading source of relocation information for corporations, families and... - October 23, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Clean Design Listed Among Triangle Business Journal List of Top Internet Marketing and Design Firms
Natalie Perkins, president of Clean Design, Inc. (www.cleandesign.com), a branding and design agency specializing in uncovering the insights and ideas that reveal a company’s brand truth, has announced that the firm has been listed among Triangle Business Journal’s list of top Internet... - October 23, 2009 - Clean Design
BookWhirl.com Reveals Factual Comparative Chart to Self-Published Authors
BookWhirl.com unveils comparative advertisement about email advertisement services. - October 23, 2009 - BookWhirl.com
WiseCare.com.au Provides Free Online Business Listings
Australia’s online directory of suppliers to the aged care industry, WiseCare (http://www.wisecare.com.au), now provides free online business listings to all Australian manufacturers or suppliers of products and services required by the aged care sector. - October 23, 2009 - Catch
Vancouver Business Coach Partners with Brian Tracy to Get Local Business Owners in the Game
Galia Shukr, a certified FocalPoint Business Coach works with local business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives to get on the path of success through business performance coaching and development services. - October 22, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
UBS DVB-SH Technology Driving Innovation in Germany
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is proud to bring its solid expertise in the DVB-SH technology by participating in the roll-out and launch of the first DVB-SH network in Germany. This project is driven by Fraunhofer-Institute for... - October 22, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Andrea J. Simon PhD, Corporate Anthropologist and Expert on Blue Ocean Strategy-- Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group
“The Times, They are Changing” -- How to Find a New “Blue Ocean” in These Challenging Times. Dr. Andrea Simon will be speaking to a combined session of the Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group on October 27, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sports Club LA. Dr. Simon, a corporate anthropologist and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, will speak on how marketing executives can thrive by re-imagining their businesses in these challenging times. - October 22, 2009 - Simon Associates Management Consultants
Carlton Hobbs and Jean-Luc Baroni Present "In the Grand Manner," an Exhibition of Master Works of Art and Furniture, Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 2010 at Carlton Hobbs, 60 E. 93rd St
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, and Jean- Luc Baroni, one of the leading international fine art specialists, are pleased to announce that an exhibition entitled “In the Grand Manner,” will open on January 22 to February 2, 2010 at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery, 60... - October 22, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
HammerTap Research Tool Joins eBay Selling Manager Applications
HammerTap, LLC, announces the release of their web-based eBay research tool, the PowerWeb edition, to eBay’s Selling Manager applications directory. HammerTap’s PowerWeb edition analyzes closed eBay listings to reveal what is selling on eBay, how much it sells for, and what sellers can do to increase sales and profits. - October 22, 2009 - HammerTap, LLC
Awio Web Services LLC Launches W3roi Conversion Tracking Software
Online software development company Awio Web Services LLC, the startup behind leading web analytics service W3Counter, has just launched W3roi - a conversion tracking application designed to help small to medium-sized businesses get the most from their online marketing spend. - October 22, 2009 - Awio Web Services LLC
Outskirts Press Announces Light in the Fog, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion / Christian Life / Inspirational Book from Lakewood, CO Author Jim May
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Light in the Fog: Discovering Reality in a World of Illusions by Jim May, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Religion / Christian Life / Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - October 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces JanJan, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / General Book from Dayton, NV Author C. Kay Brooks
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published JanJan: The Lady Drives the Bus by C. Kay Brooks, 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 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Smile of a Man Lost, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / General Book from Flourtown, PA Author J. Evan Johnson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Smile of a Man Lost by J. Evan Johnson, 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 for a suggested retail... - October 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
CS Enterprises Introduces All-in-One Website Promotion Package
Website owners can now benefit from several different advertising services such as Email Marketing, Search Engine Advertising, Social Network Promotion, Text Link Advertising, and Pop-Under Advertising without spending thousands of dollars on multiple campaigns. - October 22, 2009 - CS Enterprises
Brad Hodges Enterprises Launches New Company Website
Small town company grows up - Brad Hodges Enterprises announces new centralized "Extreme Makeover; Business Edition" company website to represent its wide Internet presence. - October 22, 2009 - Brad Hodges Enterprises
Portrait Software Receives 2009 DMA Future Innovators Award - Recognized for Significant Advances Made in the Field of Marketing
Company Wins First Annual Innovators Award for its Uplift Optimizer Solution. The Future Innovators is an annual award recognizing significant advances made in the field of marketing. Uplift Optimizer is an analytic software package that helps marketers focus their campaigns to target only those whose opinions can be positively influenced by marketing, avoiding wasted money and effort on others. - October 22, 2009 - Portrait Software
VisionPoint Marketing’s David Millsaps Among Panelists at Social Media Business Forum Oct. 23
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that David Millsaps, the firm’s senior Web architect, is among the scheduled speakers at the 2009 Social Media Business Forum, to be held Friday, Oct. 23 at North Carolina Central... - October 22, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
ABC11 Eyewitness News Hosts Auditions for Game Show “Wheel of Fortune”
John Idler, president and general manager of ABC11 Eyewitness News (www.abc11.com), has announced that Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile, will be in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area in search of contestants on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23,... - October 22, 2009 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
MayoSeitz Media Launches New Web Site, mayoseitzmedia.com
Innovative media agency, MayoSeitz Media, launches new site with social media applications. MayoSeitz media is one of the leading independent media agemcies in the U.S. - October 22, 2009 - MayoSeitz Media
Mein Schreibservice .de Prevents “Lost in Translation”
Even during the European autumn, Mein Schreibservice .de in Cape Town does not leave its clients to twist in the wind and offers translations into many different languages. - October 22, 2009 - Talentpool Solutions
Kravco Simon Shops and Selects MayoSeitz Media as Media Agency of Record
MayoSeitz Media is one of the leading independent media agencies in the U.S. and has been awarded the Kravco Simon account including the world famous King of Prussia Mall. - October 22, 2009 - MayoSeitz Media
AFrameSigns.us.com Launches A Frame Signs Including Letter Sets
Includes letter set and wheels for ease of use, and withstands winds up to 30mph. Double-sided to display (2) letter boards back to back. - October 22, 2009 - DisplayShops
Stop Thinking About Your Book, and Start Writing. The Writer's Sherpa Offers Free Write Your Book Quick-Start Course for Aspiring Self-Help and Business Authors.
To help more would-be authors get their books done, The Writer’s Sherpa, LLC, offers aspiring business and self-help authors a free Write Your Book Quick-Start E-course. - October 22, 2009 - The Writer's Sherpa, LLC
Twitter, eBay, BlogHer & Mashable Experts Reveal Secrets of Success in New Book “42 Rules of Social Media for Small Business”
The 42 Rules book series today announces, its newest title; '42 Rules of Social Media for Small Business' (http://42rules.com/jenniferjacobson/books/) by Jennifer L. Jacobson, which is filled with advice from small businesses across the country as well as professionals out of Twitter, Mashable,... - October 21, 2009 - 42 Rules
Atlanta Public Relations Firm Write2Market Drives 39% Increase in Leads
Online content increases qualified leads for legal services firm Escrow Associates by encouraging views of case studies and white papers. - October 21, 2009 - Write2Market
New Classified Site to Save You Money in a Touch Economy
Cleomnibus Advertising, LLC, is a new classified site that will help you save money in a tough economy by using its free online classifieds service. It will also focus on small business owners that do not have an online presence. - October 21, 2009 - Cleomnibus Advertising, LLC
Industry Based Community Portal Launched by Abhav
IBCP (Industry based community portal) is launched by Abhav. For demo visit marketingcompany.in. - October 21, 2009 - Abhav LLC
2ergo Adds New SMS Click-Through Tracking Technology and SMS Menus to Mobile Messaging Manager
New features give mobile marketers more flexibility and better customer behavior tracking within SMS marketing campaigns. - October 21, 2009 - 2ergo
iUniverse Offers Two New Premium Publishing Packages
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, has unveiled two new premium publishing packages aimed at helping authors more effectively market their books: · iUniverse’s Online Premier Pro publishing package includes all of the... - October 21, 2009 - iUniverse
Chevrolet and the State Fair of Texas - How a Fully Integrated Marketing Campaign Generated Tens of Thousands of Test Drives
Utilizing specific brand messaging through; TV, Radio, PR, web banners, SEO, social media, micro-sites, e-mail marketing, product seminars, direct marketing with dealers, Ride and Drive experiential marketing, racing simulations, and games, Chevrolet has not left a single touch point unturned. Examples of the campaign at www.chevytxstatefair.com, Chevy’s Facebook site http://bit.ly/YxHTN, and the WFAA video with Mark Harland http://bit.ly/26z5kS. - October 21, 2009 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
AdTraktion (adtraktion.com) Launches "Trak Platform"
AdTraktion (www.adtraktion.com) launched its on proprietary ad platform called Trak. The new ad platform simplifies the process for both publishers and advertisers to place ads on websites with a streamlined, user-friendly front-end and back-end. "Trak is the next generation of ad serving... - October 21, 2009 - AdTraktion (AdTraktion.com)
NPSA Las Vegas Conference Mixes Business with Pleasure
The National Portable Storage Association's 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas October 25-27, 2009 mixes business with pleasure. - October 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Turkey Yellow Pages Now Offering Online Hotel Bookings
With over 25 million visitors a year to Turkey, the Turkish hotel trade will surely benefit by availing their rooms on such a well known local search platform like the Yellow Pages. In addition, the platform is in both the English and Turkish languages. - October 21, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC
Attaain Inc. Expands Collaboration Features in the AttaainCI Company and Market Intelligence System
New AttaainCI release provides enhanced document and information sharing capabilities. - October 20, 2009 - Attaain Inc.
Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone
Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. - October 20, 2009 - Examville.com, LLC
CPX Interactive Leverages Its Massive Online Reach to Promote New Philanthropic Website
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, launches CPXample.org to support worthy causes and help people change the world - October 20, 2009 - CPXi
Cruise.co.uk Wins 'Best Cruise Agent' in Europe for the Second Consecutive Year
www.cruise.co.uk is celebrating success once again at the European Travel Awards with its second consecutive win in the Specialist Cruise Agent Category. The great and good of the European travel industry gathered on Saturday night at the Marriott Prais D’El Rey Resort, just north of Lisbon,... - October 20, 2009 - cruise.co.uk Ltd
Karen Gillman, New BNI “Profit Pros” Chapter President, Announces Change in Location
New BNI "Profit Pros" chapter leaders move meeting location to accommodate chapter growth, which now surpasses 50 members. Chapter president, Karen Gillman, says increased interest in referral based networking may indicate changes in small business decision making based on economic motivations. - October 20, 2009 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Business Coach Kevin Brimhall Launches New Web Site to Assist Companies, Professionals
Kevin Brimhall, a Raleigh, NC-based business coach and consultant, and president of JFD Performance Solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed Web site at www.jfdperfsolutions.com. The redesign makes accessible more comprehensive information about JFD Performance... - October 20, 2009 - JFD Performance Solutions
Atlanta Based V3 Branding Wins Telly Award
John Shipley & Steve Haviland Co-Creative Directors and Julie Galich Chief Strategist at Atlanta based V3 Branding, picked up a bronze Telly award for their TouchMark National Bank "Do more with your money" 30 second origami TV spots. The commercial features self folding dollar bills that morph into several different shapes. Brief witty copy accompanies the spot which ran across the Southeast. The acclaimed director and producer team of Teresa Drilling and Marilyn Zornado completed the spot. - October 20, 2009 - V3 Branding
Customer Portfolios Extends Relationship with Portrait Software to Drive Marketing Campaign Success
Portrait Software (www.portraitsoftware.com), a leading provider of insight-driven Customer Interaction software, today announced that Customer Portfolios, whose clients include Johnston & Murphy, UNICEF, Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Teleflora, Subway, National Hockey League, Hat World, the Harpoon Brewery and Moody’s KMV, has signed a three-year extension to its licence agreement for Portrait Customer Analytics. - October 20, 2009 - Portrait Software
Naples Marketing Firm Adds Mark Luchauer to Web Marketing Team
Naples Marketing Firm, Internet Services Group of FL, LLC announces the addition of Mark Luchauer to their Web Marketing Team as the Web Marketing Specialist. - October 20, 2009 - Internet Services Group of FL, LLC
Halloween Book Video Trailer Contest Hosted by Self Publishing News Blog
The recently relaunched Self Publishing News blog at www.selfpublishingnews.com has announced a Halloween Book Video Contest in association with Outskirts Press, America’s fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company. Five Halloween book video trailers were posted... - October 20, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Crowdsource Your Way to a Better Business Image with Prova.fm
Where do businesses turn when they need to design their image, update their advertising materials or bring new life to a dated logo? Prova.fm provides the business community with the answer to all their design needs by providing each business a virtual studio that highlights the designs, not the... - October 20, 2009 - prova.fm
Redphin Productions Taps Industry Veteran
Redphin Productions (an exclusive licensing agency for the Automotive and Film industry) announced today that they have completed a deal that will add the services of automotive industry veteran Mark Perleberg to serve as the Director of Business Development. - October 20, 2009 - Take Two TV