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MobileCause Acquires iPhone Mobile Giving Technology Company; Mobile Payment System Technology Helps Non-Profits Connect with New Donors
MobileCause has acquired Iugo.me LLC, a technology company serving non-profits that deploys innovative mobile giving solutions for cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile platforms including the iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm Pre. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. - September 14, 2009 - MobileCause
Profit Marketing Inc. Unveils Redesigned Website
Direct Marketing company Profit Marketing announces the launch of their newly redesigned website geared at enhancing the customer experience while providing a host of new service offerings. - September 14, 2009 - Profit Marketing Inc.
IMVU Announces New Advertising Sales and Sponsorship Group
Partners with Alloy Media + Marketing and Hires Danny Wright as Head of Sales - September 14, 2009 - IMVU
Control Your Kids: New Book Unleashes Seriously Fun Behavior Workshops to Teach Children Key Social and Coping Skills
Returning to school this fall doesn’t have to mean a return to behavioral problems. That’s thanks to a new book based on the breakthrough workshops of Live It Like You Mean It, which has successfully implemented positive-behavior workshops in dozens of Cincinnati-area kindergarten... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ruby Dominguez Delivers a Spine Tingling 17th Century of American Dark History in Her Fiction Horror/Romance Screenplay, The Peruke Maker – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse
The Peruke Maker – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
In Looking for Closure Long Island Author Reveals Major Flaws in Investigation of Her Aunt’s Disappearance and Dismemberment Thirty Years Ago
In Looking for Closure, The Theresa Ferrara Story, Maria Stewart chronicles her decade’s long investigation into the true story of her aunt’s disappearance in 1979. This real life, true crime thriller offers important new details on a case that captured the city of New York in fear,... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
L.A. Hangs in the Balance: Outskirts Press and Andy Schoepp Release Conclusion of Thrilling Martial Arts Trilogy
The final installment of The Martial Arts Murders trilogy is here—and it won’t disappoint readers who’ve become addicted to the series’ unparalleled mix of white-knuckle action, mind-blowing plot twists and sensuous romance. Just released by Outskirts Press... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Hopefull: NC Teacher Publishes Book on Battle with Anorexia
North Carolina teacher and writer publishes book about her battle with anorexia. - September 13, 2009 - Kendal Finley Privette
Russo Helps Companies Battle Recession with Branding Initiative
The Russo Group, a strategic branding agency, has allocated $1Million in branding services for qualifying companies, enabling businesses to better market their products and services while seizing the opportunity to advertise more during this downturn. - September 13, 2009 - The Russo Group
Capstone Press Publishes New Nonfiction Graphic Novel Series with Social Studies Focus
Capstone Publishers imprint Capstone Press, publisher of accessible, innovative children’s nonfiction for beginning, struggling, and reluctant preK-8 readers, announces the release of Graphic Expeditions, a new graphic novel format series for elementary students with a social studies focus. - September 13, 2009 - Capstone
PingNinja.com Launches as Free Blog Ping Tool
PingNinja is an industry leading blog marketing product released completely free to the general public. It was developed to help the blogging community increase their traffic and revenue while saving them precious time. - September 13, 2009 - CantSayNo Inc.
DwellBox Discusses Portable Storage Units as Construction Material
The National Portable Storage Association has announced DwellBox will offer an educational session on using containers to build houses at its 7th Annual Conference and Trade Show. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Chosen to Participate in the 2009 AAAME Program
The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority and Women-owned Enterprises (AAAME) has chosen Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions to participate in the 2009 class. The AAAME program works to teach small-business owners the skills to reach their full potential of business success by combining... - September 13, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
New iPhone App from Starter Cards Helps Entrepreneurs Start Their Own Companies
Would-be entrepreneurs now have a new tool at their disposal -- the “Start Your Own Company” application for the iPhone. The app sells for .99 in the App Store and you can find it by searching for “starter cards.” The application offers a streamlined, step-by-step approach... - September 13, 2009 - Tribe, Inc.
Lillard Lawn & Landscaping Mows Down the Competition with Outdoor Advertising
Local landscaping company takes to the streets with mobile billboard advertising to build brand awareness and stand out in a crowded field. - September 13, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Up Top Marketing Opens Its Doors in South Florida, Offering Internet Marketing Services in an ROI-Focused Economy
Up Top Marketing specializes in driving qualified traffic and increasing ROI as well as builds beautiful and functional web sites and marketing strategies. - September 12, 2009 - TTH Marketing Group
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
The C12 Group, America's Leading Christian CEO Roundtable, Holds 10th Annual Leaders Conference In San Antonio
The C12 Group, America’s leading peer-board network of Christian CEOs and business owners, will hold its annual Leaders Conference Nov. 4-7, 2009, in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Open to both C12 members and non-members, the conference brings together Christian business owners and CEOs from across the US to focus on best-practice business and ministry development within their firms. - September 12, 2009 - The C12 Group
More People Taking GMAT and Top MBA Programs Accepting GRE
GMAT enrollment is increasing while top business schools are broadening their applicant pool. - September 12, 2009 - JumboTests.com
Internet Marketing Profits Now Available to Businesses in Central Wisconsin
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office in Wausau, WI - September 12, 2009 - WSI Internet
MeterNet Launches Webpage VoiceMail v2.0 on Ning, the Social Platform for Interests and Passions Online
With the new Webpage VoiceMail Inbox Gadget v2.0, Ning Apps Empower Ning Networks with Even More Flexibility and Customization to Support Interests and Passions Online. - September 12, 2009 - Meternet
Impact 100 Past President Elaine Suess Writes Guest Column: 'The Power of More Than One'
Lincoln Maly Marketing, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based marketing/PR firm, announced that Elaine Suess of Impact 100, has written this month's guest column on the company's website. Suess' explores the potential 'greater good' that can occur when 'giving and donating' as a group. - September 12, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
Caution: Material of a Textual Nature
Classified Concepts has launched a new website to promote its CCText service for Classified Advertisers. - September 12, 2009 - Classified Concepts
The Media & Marketing Group Becomes Agency of Record for Louisiana's Amelia Belle Riverboat Casino
Frank Palmieri, President of The Media & Marketing Group, announced today that effective September first, M&M will officially become the agency of record for Amelia Belle Casino, a subsidiary of Peninsula Gaming. Located in Amelia, Louisiana, Amelia Belle Casino first opened to the public... - September 12, 2009 - The Media & Marketing Group
AllRetail.com.au Provides Free Online Business Listings
Australia’s online directory of suppliers to the retail sector, AllRetail (http://www.allretail.com.au), now provides free online business listings to all Australian companies distributing products or providing services required by retailers. - September 12, 2009 - Catch
theMechanism Takes Jonathan Ward London's Scented Candle Business Into the Global Retail Market with Custom E-commerce Platform
theMechanism, a multi-disciplinary design agency with offices in New York, London, and Durban, South Africa launches global E-commerce Web site for Jonathan Ward London (http://jonathanwardlondon.com/). “Jonathan Ward London has a remarkable product range and we knew from the start what a... - September 12, 2009 - theMechanism NY
Displays2go Unveils Newest Flip Chart Menu Holder
Displays2go has announced release of their newest table tent that provides a compact way to advertise a multitude of drink specials, daily dinner specials, or promotional events in a small amount of space. - September 12, 2009 - Displays2go
MMI Public Relations Announces Rebranding, New Web Site Launch
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has modified its name and launched a redesigned Web site in a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the... - September 12, 2009 - MMI
AutoWeb Technologies Launches Personal Putting Greens New Web Site
AutoWeb Technologies launches the much anticipated new web presence for Personal Putting Greens, Ltd. located on Long Island, NY. They are a Designer and Builder of Synthetic Turf Golf Greens in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania area. - September 12, 2009 - AutoWeb Technologies
Virto Ajax Calendar by Virtosofware: Now in Russian and Chinese
Virtosoftware announces the release of Russian and Chinese localized versions of Virto Ajax Calendar. - September 12, 2009 - Virtosoftware
Dot Com Infoway Logo Gets a Makeover, Signifies the Company's Simplistic and Straightforward Approach to Business
In a strategic branding and image makeover, Dot Com Infoway has changed its corporate logo, making it simple and less complex. The new logo signifies the company's simplistic and straightforward approach to business. In a strategic branding and image makeover, Dot Com Infoway has changed its... - September 12, 2009 - Dot Com Infoway
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
"The World Won’t Forget Me" – Usain Bolt; RML Ventures Tips and Information Articles Agrees with Him on That Statement
"Lightning" Usain Bolt, as his fellow countrymen call him, is the fastest man to ever run the 100 and 200 meter races. "Thank you Usain Bolt, for allowing the world to witness something unforgettable;" to paraphrase the statement "the world won't forget me” Usain Bolt uttered after setting his second world record at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany. - September 11, 2009 - RML Ventures Tips and Information Articles
The Reign of 'Grandma' and 'Grandpa' is Over as Boomer Grandparents Opt for More Fitting Names
Baby boomers have redefined every aspect of our culture and grandparent names are no exception. New book You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to choosing a name that Fits helps modern grandparents find the answer to the 'what to be called?' question. - September 11, 2009 - You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to Choosing a Name that Fits
Financial Planning Specialists Chamberlyns Appoint Koozai to Manage SEO
Chamberlyns, the Luton based financial planning specialists, have chosen SEO Company Koozai to deal with the Internet marketing for their new website. - September 11, 2009 - Koozai
Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Now Enables Tutors to Post Videos on Their Profile
Popular home tutoring service, WyzAnt, recently added video capabilities to their tutor profiles, allowing tutors to showcase their talents and educational skills to potential students. - September 11, 2009 - WyzAnt
Carlton Hobbs LLC to Exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show from October 29th Through November 1st, 2009
Carlton Hobbs, the long established international antiques dealer, is delighted to announce his participation in the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show this fall, which will take place from Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1st. "We love the atmosphere of the San Francisco show... - September 11, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
New Editors Only Article Published
Announcing the publication of a new article in the Editors Only online newsletter. - September 11, 2009 - Editors Only
Call for Entries Announced for 2009 Summit Emerging Media Award
The communication industry’s prestigious award seeks to honor today’s emerging media pioneers. - September 11, 2009 - Summit International Awards
Cash for Clunkers is Not Over... Trade in Your Old, Inefficient Website and Get Cash Back
In honor of the number “9” on this, the ninth day on the ninth month in the ninth year, Tampa Bay integrated marketing firm, 9Seconds, is launching their own version of the “Cash for Clunkers” program. - September 11, 2009 - 9Seconds
URADICS Launches Local Search Engine Rankings Checking
URADICS is very happy to announce the launch of the ability to check the rankings of our client’s websites in their target markets search engines locally. What this means is, that if a customer wants to optimize their website for the US market, then the company has the ability to check their... - September 11, 2009 - URADICS
seOverflow Hires Director of Search Engine Marketing
Local Search expert, Mary Bowling joins Denver based seOverflow, a national provider of search engine optimization services. - September 11, 2009 - seOverflow
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
Sandymontana Creates a Multi-Dimensional Look and Feel for Nike 6.0 Ads
Today, Portland, Ore.-based creative agency Sandymontana announced a new series of national television and web advertisements for the Nike 6.0 action sports Fall ‘09/Winter ’09 apparel line. The campaign began airing during the 2009 Summer Dew Tour on NBC, MTV2 and the USA Network, and will roll out through Feb. during the Winter Dew Tour. The ads will continue in general rotation on FUEL TV through May ’10. - September 10, 2009 - Sandymontana
Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced that 2009 has so far been a banner year in the commercialization and adoption of digital watermarking solutions: · aquaMobile announced that readers of the Autofácil magazine (Madrid, Spain) can now view videos, listen to statements... - September 10, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd Expands in Europe
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is pleased to announce the launch of UBS Europe, during the IBC Trade Show in Amsterdam, September 11th through the 15th. This strategic development recognizes the need for pan-European coverage for... - September 10, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Ocean Blue Software and Opera Unite for Internet TV Solution
Ocean Blue Software and Opera Software are proud to announce a joint collaboration to deliver a fully integrated DVB Web-based solution for offering advanced digital TV capabilities such as Internet-based streaming of TV content. - September 10, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
LDS Tourism Move Into Social Media Marketing
Befuddled by Facebook? Puzzled by Plaxo? Troubled by Twitter? If so, there is help at hand. - September 10, 2009 - LDS Tourism Services Ltd
Pinnacle Prepares Its Employees & Customers for the 2009 Flu Season
Pinnacle Promotions is taking action to prevent the spread of the flu in its community. Pinnacle hopes to ensure the health and happiness of its staff and clients by sharing information, offering services and products, and implementing new policies. - September 10, 2009 - Pinnacle Promotions, Inc.
2Modern Receives Shine A Light Nomination
Design retailer 2Modern has recently been nominated for the Shine A Light award. This award (sponsored by American Express and NBC) is given to a small business that demonstrates all-around inspiration. - September 10, 2009 - 2Modern