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Amphibious Beach Billboards Reach Africa Shores
Outdoor advertising companies, bbi Displays and Luzo Media, join forces to introduce floating billboards in Nigeria. - September 30, 2009 - Billboard Boats Inc.
Single Throw Internet Marketing Helps BMW of Freehold Enter World of Social Networking
Single Throw Internet Marketing debuts Enclave 2.0, a new offering, with BMW of Freehold as the first client. - September 30, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
New Blog Article: Magazine Publishers Can Provide Economic Stimulus
Announcing the publication of a new blog article on the William Dunkerley Publishing Consultants Blog on how publishers can be an economic stimulus. - September 30, 2009 - William Dunkerley Publishing Consultants
Bryant Park Press Announces Block Island Books Imprint
Independent Publisher Provides Imprint to Market Novels - September 30, 2009 - Bryant Park Press
Single Throw Internet Marketing Hires Brand New Social Media Coordinator, Jennifer Powers
Single Throw Internet Marketing welcomes Jennifer Powers as the company’s new Social Media Coordinator. - September 30, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
Zabaware Launches Affiliate Program for Artificial Intelligence Software
Zabaware is the maker of the award winning Ultra Hal software, artificial intelligence technology that won the “most human” computer of the year in the 17th annual Loebner Prize Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company’s mission “giving your computer the power of thought” once considered a futuristic pipe dream is now becoming a reality. Zabaware has launched an affiliate program to help bring this technology to the masses. - September 29, 2009 - Zabaware, Inc.
Online Printing Company with Green Twist Launches Website
Snapio, an online printing service, just launched its website recently. The goal of the company is to make printing easy...easy to use, easy on the wallet and easy on the planet. With the rise of an increased focus to be eco-friendly, Snapio is an exciting new way for individuals and businesses to reduce their impact on the environment when they print. - September 29, 2009 - Snapio Printing
The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release
This book describes a provocative viewpoint concerning where we are going as a society, who is taking us there and why. - September 29, 2009 - Howard R. Axtell Publishing
New Orbius Program Provide Social Marketing Partners with a Platform to Deliver Social Media Consulting Services
SaaS-based platform enables building affordable and professional private label social networks without the risks associated with unmanaged, public social media sites. - September 29, 2009 - Orbius, Inc.
Custom Self-Publisher Outskirts Press Launches Version 3.0 of Its Self-Publishing Author Website
On the heels of Inc. Magazine’s recognition of Outskirts Press as the fastest-growing privately held self-publishing company, Outskirts Press launches Version 3.0 of its website at www.outskirtspress.com, bringing additional benefits and services to self publishing authors. - September 29, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Version of WP Robot for Wordpress Released, Makes Automatic Blogging Affordable for Everyone
WP Robot, a powerful automation plugin for Wordpress weblogs, has been updated to version 1.2, adding many new features and enhancements. - September 29, 2009 - Lunatic Studios
Gossimer Offers Unlimited E-mails for $1
Gossimer, the fastest growing domain name and webhosting company, has announced a no-upgrade “The Ultimate Email Plan” that will give the buyer an access to unlimited email accounts for just $1/month. - September 28, 2009 - Gossimer
Smart Energy Meets Smart Design: dystrick Launches New Digital Brand for CURRENT
dystrick design, Inc. (www.dystrick.com), a creative design and communications agency, has announced the launch of CURRENT’s new digital brand at www.currentgroup.com Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, CURRENT provides SmartGrid technology solutions for electric utilities around the... - September 28, 2009 - dystrick design
Jewish Intermarriages Around the World are Analyzed in a New Book from Transaction Publishers
Most research on intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews focuses on the United States. Jewish Intermarriage Around the World examines countries with smaller Jewish populations to understand countries with larger Jewish populations. This volume focuses on marriage patterns in thirteen different... - September 28, 2009 - Transaction Publishers
360ImpactBranding.com Launches: “The 360 Radio Brand-Building Collection” Brand-Built Voiceovers & Production Plus Radio Brand-Building Consulting. Local Barter Options.
360 IMPACT BRANDING - A fast growing provider of services geared towards Broadcasters and Specialty Clients with a need to reach a specific audience with compelling messages, that have benefit and a call to action. Services span across multiple media platforms. Ways they help: Radio VO - Voice overs & Branded Imaging . Radio/TV Ads. Concert VO Promotion. Corporate/Business Narration. Direct Response TV. Website Audio. Phone Prompts. Documentary/Training Narration. Branding. Brand-Building. - September 28, 2009 - 360 IMPACT BRANDING
Renting Car Doors for $100K
Laid-Off Multi-Media Developer Advertises for Businesses on His Vehicle Doors and on His Social Network Profiles While Searching for Work. - September 28, 2009 - Push U
Women-Owned and Operated Koi Design LLC Sues Retailer Giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse for Allegedly Selling Knock-Offs of Its Designs
koi Design, LLC (“Koi”), a small women-run designer scrubs company, filed suit against Canadian retail giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse. The suit brought in federal court by the Santa Monica, California-based koi alleges that the retailer, with 330 stores in Canada and substantial sales in the United States, sold “knock-off” versions of its popular nursing scrubs. - September 27, 2009 - koi Design LLC
Propheta Communications Adds CyberSynchs to Their Expanding Client List
New Client Adds to Agency's Expanding Technology Practice. - September 27, 2009 - Propheta Communications
Out-of-Home Nationwide Launches Website
Out-of-Home Nationwide, owned and operated by Bulldog Mobile Billboards, launched a website to aggregate and market alternatives to traditional radio, television and newspaper advertising. Advertisers and Out-of-Home vendors alike will benefit from the site generates alternative marketing ideas, resources and incremental business. - September 27, 2009 - Bulldog Mobile Billboards
New Article: Self-Publish a Magazine
Announcing the publication of a new website article, "Self-Publish a Magazine", on PublishingHelp.com. - September 27, 2009 - William Dunkerley Publishing Consultants
Stellar Concepts and Design Announces the Commencement of ‘Post-Recession Advertising Season’
After the long season of recession, there is a sign of relief wherein various financial analysts, economists and even the chairman of the Federal Reserve have declared that the recession is officially over. - September 27, 2009 - Stellar Concepts
Dallas Summit Shows Entrepreneurs How to Turn Their Knowledge Into Cash
Coaching Millions Super Summit Oct. 23-25 attracts new and seasoned entrepreneurs from all over the world to learn how to market their knowledge. Forget the recession. Forget unemployment. With a few simple steps, you can become the millionaire you have always dreamed yourself to be. That’s the message attendees will hear at the Coaching Millions Super Summit in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, in Westin Galleria. - September 26, 2009 - Coaching Millions
Shout SEO Delivers. Progressive Marketing Strategies Launch Carrick Educational Group to New Heights.
Carrick, a prominent private institution specializing in personalized education, recently announced the repositioning of their brand. With the launch of a new identity, the institute, which was established in 1987, is able to launch more diverse short and long-term programs, reach out to more... - September 26, 2009 - Shout Web Strategy
iStylr.com - End of Downloadable Web Design Tools?
Underdog from Cologne attacks the web design market and launches a professional online web design kit with a furious introductory offer. - September 26, 2009 - iStylr.com
Email Marketing Shows Strong Growth as Marketers Focus on Customer Retention
UK email marketing to grow by 15% in 2009, according to Econsultancy. - September 26, 2009 - Econsultancy
Renewed Focus on Internet Marketing Profit Centers
WSI International Excellence and Innovation Convention, Orlando 2009 - September 26, 2009 - WSI Internet
SRS Group to Expand Its Jewellery Retail Business
To invest Rs.50 crore in 5 new SRS Jewels stores. - September 26, 2009 - SRS Group
Annual ESOMAR Congress Completed
Every year the research gathering held by ESOMAR is visited by professionals from the top research companies and marketing guru from all over the world. Over 800 participants from 60 countries took part in this Congress. - September 26, 2009 - Bazis IG
Beverage Firm Donates Relaxation Shots to UN General Assembly to Promote World Peace – 192 Bottles of ‘RelaxZen’ Given to World Leaders
RelaxZen sends cases of their new relaxation beverage to the United Nations General Assembly to promote world peace by mellowing out all 192 world leaders. - September 26, 2009 - Forza Migliozzi, llc.
Patty Briguglio of MMI Public Relations to Join Panel at N.C. Chamber Health Care Conference
MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that President Patty Briguglio will speak on a panel discussion at the 2009 North Carolina Chamber Health Care Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at the Sheraton Imperial,... - September 26, 2009 - MMI
E. Sue Huff & Associates Announces Debbie Davidson as a New Associate
Sue Huff, owner of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Debbie Davidson as an Associate. Davidson will be working from her Cincinnati office and servicing clients in both Ohio and Florida. - September 26, 2009 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Lucid Element Multimedia Launches the Newly Redesigned Web Presence for Environmental Heating & Air of North Carolina
Lucid Element Multimedia Launches the Newly Redesigned Web Presence for Environmental Heating & Air of North Carolina. - September 26, 2009 - Lucid Element Multimedia
Lucid Element Multimedia Launches the Newly Redesigned Web Presence for Studio 180 Salon
Lucid Element Multimedia Launches the Newly Redesigned Web Presence for Studio 180 Salon. - September 26, 2009 - Lucid Element Multimedia
Designer/Entrepreneur Paul Rowan Offers Ideas to Aspiring Inventors
Designer Paul Rowan, Umbra’s co-founder and vice president of design, is slated to participate in an idea exchange during the InnovationErie: Design Competition’s Art, Design & Entrepreneurship session on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Erie Maritime Museum, 150 East... - September 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
@ Your Library Announces Design a Tote Bag Contest, Sponsored by the American Library Association. Enter to Win $500.
@ Your Library, the public outreach campaign of the American Library Association, has announced their first ever tote bag design contest. Anyone 14 years of age or older may enter to win a $500 grand prize or $100 people's choice award. - September 26, 2009 - @ your library
Coming This Fall - Jacks Quest. Let the Halloween Adventure Begin.
Everyone who joins Jack's Quest, by submitting their stories, pictures, or videos, will be automatically rewarded with a shopping discount and will be eligible to win even more prizes. Everyone can help Jack choose winning entries by voting on the adventures; anybody can become a judge in this Quest. And because Jack is taking the Quest seriously, he is giving out over 100 prizes to the top ranked adventures chosen by you. - September 25, 2009 - HalloweenAdventure.com
NextTree Launches Professional, Affordable Website Design - Toronto-Based Web Design Firm Helps Canadian Small Businesses Succeed Online
NextTree Inc., one of Canada's fastest growing website design companies today announced breakthrough pricing for high quality, custom website design. Canadian small businesses can launch a professionally designed website through NextTree for $499, all-inclusive. The pricing includes a unique,... - September 25, 2009 - NextTree
WhereverTV Provides Live International News and Television at the G-20 Welcome Center
Pittsburgh-based WhereverTV brings the World of TV to the G-20 - September 25, 2009 - WhereverTV
Motorola Set to Reduce the Cost of Service
The Motorola unit that achieved a 56% improvement in problem resolution rates and a 10% gain in customer satisfaction is providing how-to training to clients. Motorola becomes a Certified Partner with Impact Learning Systems. - September 25, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
1stVA Launches Online in a Month Program, to Help Career Changers Make Quick Shift to Internet-Based Business
Many seasoned professionals are suddenly without a paycheck or any job prospects in the near future. Some may want to consult or start an online business, but don't know the ins-and-outs of building a web presence or internet marketing and social media. One Massachusetts company is addressing this need with Online in a Month, a unique program designed to get them up and running quickly. - September 25, 2009 - 1stVA Virtual Online Marketing Company
Randr Inc Would Like to Announce an Update to the Web Business Suite, a Complete, Full Function Web Ordering Portal Composed of Their Free Open Source Software
Randr Inc would like to announce an update to the Web Business Suite, a complete, full function web ordering portal for entrepreneurial, midrange businesses. The Web Business Suite is composed of the latest releases of Randr Inc's free Open Source software: Order Portal, Sales Portal, Information Portal, and Data Migration Portal. The Web Business Suite portals are available for free downloaded on www.randrinc.com via Source Forge or on run-time DVD. - September 25, 2009 - Randr, Inc.
Nike Communications, Inc. Selects MyMediainfo as It’s Media Database Provider
MyMediainfo, the premier source for media information, announced today that Nike Communications, Inc., the New York City-based PR agency, has chosen MyMediaInfo as its database of choice for researching and targeting the media, along with editorial calendar planning. - September 25, 2009 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
VisionPoint Marketing Sponsors Team at Pretty in Pink Foundation Inaugural Hike for Hope
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that the firm’s sponsorship of a team in the Pretty In Pink Foundation Inaugural Hike For Hope, held Saturday, Sept. 19 in Fred G. Bond Metro Park, located at 801 High House Road in Cary. The... - September 25, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
A New Line of Post & Rope Stanchions Introduced by Displays2Go
Offered in a selection of 5 posts with a choice of 3 rope colors to match your desired location. - September 25, 2009 - Displays2go
Fort Myers Marketing Firm, Internet Services Group of FL, LLC, Adds Becky Sterling to Web Marketing Team
Fort Myers Marketing Firm, Internet Services Group of FL, LLC announces Becky Sterling will join the Web Marketing Team as Web Marketing Specialist. - September 25, 2009 - Internet Services Group of FL, LLC
Bayard, Inc. Assumes CHURCH Magazine Subscription Liability - Move Positions Today's Parish Minister as Category Leader
Today's Parish Minister magazine, published by the Bayard Magazine Group, has assumed subscription liability for CHURCH magazine in a non-cash transaction with the National Pastoral Life Center (NPLC) based in New York City. The NPLC board of directors made the difficult decision to cease... - September 25, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Annie Galvin Teich Named VP, Business Development of Bayard Magazine Group
Bayard U.S., a division of Bayard has named Annie Galvin Teich as Vice President, Business Development for the Bayard Magazine Group. She will be responsible for audience development, advertising sales, partnerships, ancillary products, and electronic media for Catholic Digest, Living with Christ, God's Word Today, Today's Parish Minister, Religion Teacher's Journal, This Sunday's Scripture and Exploring the Sunday Readings. - September 25, 2009 - Catholic Digest
SolveIT to Host Free Webinar for Promotional Products Suppliers on Improving Communication with Distributors
SolveIT, in partnership with ASI, PPAI-veteran supplier Aprons Etc., will host a free webinar for suppliers in the promotional products industry on how to improve communication with distributors and realize additional revenue sources. The webinar will be held on October 15 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. - September 25, 2009 - SolveIT Inc.
And the 2009 Adweek Buzz Award Goes to ---- The Wumblers
The children's brand The Wumblers, was honored with the 2009 Adweek Buzz Award for their Watermelon Seed Spitting Event on July 4th - September 25, 2009 - The Giddy Gander Company LLC
BookWhirl.com Launches Refer an Author Program, and Acquires B+ Rating from Better Business Bureau
BookWhirl.com premiers the Refer an Author Program, and discusses their acquired Better Business Bureau rating. - September 25, 2009 - BookWhirl.com