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Gain-Stovall, Inc. to Help City of Fountain Utilities Department Provide Sustainability Tips and Information to Customers
The City of Fountain, Colorado Utilities Department is drafting a climate action plan and has a renewable portfolio that exceeds state mandated standards. In addition to the proactive planning, Utility Director Larry Patterson realizes that meeting the electric demands of a growing community will require heightened customer awareness. - September 05, 2009 - Gain-Stovall, Inc.
America.TV - Premium Digital Asset Now Available
NLV Media, LLC announced today that they have been chosen to exclusively represent the investment group behind the digital asset; "America.TV." - September 04, 2009 - NLV Media, LLC
VPI.Net Names Morgan Chess Senior Sales Director
VPI.Net has named Morgan Chess Senior Sales Director at the full-service entertainment and marketing agency. She started her new assignment with the company Sept. 1. “Having Morgan join the VPI.Net team adds a seasoned veteran to the team with great insight into trends and needs for agency... - September 04, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
Estey-Hoover Advertising on the Move
Estey-Hoover Advertising and Public Relations, Orange County’s oldest member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, has literally grown up in Newport Beach over the last 35 years. The agency recently embarked on just its second relocation in its long history in the city. - September 04, 2009 - Estey-Hoover Advertising & PR
Best Places to Work in Maine Selects Burgess Advertising & Marketing
Portland, Maine, based Burgess Advertising & Marketing has been named as one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Maine. - September 04, 2009 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing
Local Marketing Agency Shines Light on Saving Portsmouth Bridges with Donation of New Website
Local web design agency donates new website to generate support to fund repairs for two deteriorating bridges. The two local bridges are the only means of pedestrian travel between one community divided between two states. The newly donated website arms the local advocacy's fight with call to action information to increase member support. - September 04, 2009 - Harbour Light Strategic Marketing
Inc. Magazine Names n-tara To Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
Comprised of n-tara interactive, an integrated interactive agency; and n-tara works, a technology tools and platforms company, n-tara attributes its 3-year sales growth of 101.6% to expanded service offerings. - September 04, 2009 - n-tara
"Messy Tessy:" New Children’s Book Featuring a Charming Character That Enjoys Making a Mess -- Author Raises Money for Cystic Fibrosis Through Book Sales
Charming story about a little girl that enjoys making a mess while her babysitter takes a nap. Great gift for kids of all ages and also helps out a terrific charity, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. - September 04, 2009 - Leah Orr
Tradetec Skyline Adds Brian Lanning to Their Team of Senior Exhibit Consultants
Skyline’s Chicago Exhibit Dealer, Tradetec adds Brian Lanning as Senior Exhibit Consultant to assist exhibitors and event marketers in Illinois. - September 03, 2009 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago
Soaring Popularity of Ebooks Creates New Income Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Ebooks have leapt into the spotlight in recent weeks with announcements by Sony, Barnes & Noble and Google. Smart entrepreneurs and small business owners can capitalize on recent trends by writing ebooks and creating information products that add new streams of income and attract more clients who value what they do. - September 03, 2009 - Compelling Communications, LLC
Contact Management, Calendars, POs Enhance Avenue Right Media Buying Software
Avenue Right’s web-based media buying software allows advertisers to login from any computer to plan, negotiate, and buy local traditional and online media, providing the information and tools needed to make better, more efficient media buys. - September 03, 2009 - Avenue Right, LLC
V12 PR Increases Online Presence with New-Look V12PR.com Website
Freelance media relations business, V12 PR Ltd, is pleased to announce the launch of their new online portal at www.v12pr.com. The website has been designed in collaboration with London-based marketing specialists, Synpro Consulting, to give users a clear interface, combined with improved usability... - September 03, 2009 - V12 PR Ltd.
Smileyyoutube.com Embraces Infolinks In-Text Ads
California-base smileyyoutube.com has recently incorporated in-text ads from Infolinks. The move is intended to enhance the company’s earnings while offering its visitors more ways to connect with relevant service and product providers. - September 03, 2009 - SmileyYoutube.com
@Large Films Announces Staff Re-Organization
@Large Films, a Portland, OR based commercial film and video production company, recently announced several staffing changes. - September 03, 2009 - @Large Films
Customer Service Guru Nancy Friedman to Speak at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced "The Telephone Doctor," Nancy Friedman, will teach two workshops at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - September 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
eduLinksNow.com Goes Live with EDU Links for SEO Professionals and Webmasters to Boost Search Engine Rankings
eduLinksNow opens with the largest repository of .edu and .gov links on the web allowing SEO providers and other companies to increase website traffic and revenue through higher natural search engine rankings. - September 03, 2009 - eduLinksNow
VPI.Net Launches ‘Curse of the Lost Tomb Lite’; Updated Phone App on Apple’s ‘What’s Hot’ List
Curse of the Lost Tomb, the successful 3-D marble game from VPI.Net, has launched an updated “Lite” version with new features that quickly put it on Apple’s What’s Hot” list. The “Lite” is a free sample of what players will find in the new 1.1 update of the... - September 02, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
Big Love Creative Publishes White Paper on the Importance of Historically Exclusive Associations Adopting an Inclusive Mission
Big Love Creative, a multi-cultural design and communications agency, today announced the availability of its white paper, “Promote Inclusion or Be Excluded: Is Your Organization in Danger of Becoming Obsolete?” The paper addresses the plight of organizations who have historically... - September 02, 2009 - Big Love Creative
MASSAGE Magazine Special Issue Wins Prestigious Award
MASSAGE Magazine was honored with a Charlie Award at the 2009 Florida Magazine Association (FMA) Charlie Awards gala. The prestigious Charlie Awards competition, which is held each summer, rewards magazine excellence from around the state. - September 02, 2009 - The Doyle Group
Corm and the Coach to Appear on WWPV 88.7
Before returning full time to new station 107.1 WNMR, Corm and the Coach will make a guest appearance on air this Wednesday on St Michaels College radio station 107.1 WNMR. - September 02, 2009 - Convergence Media Group
Wireless Digital Signage Boosts Sales Over 1000%, Says Isenzo
Mix of digital-signage software and Internet-ready displays points way to higher ROI. - September 02, 2009 - Isenzo
My Yoga 2 Go Selects Sweeney for Public Relations and Social Media
My Yoga 2 Go taps Sweeney, a leading full-service marketing and public relations firm, to provide public relations and social media support. - September 02, 2009 - Sweeney Marketing + Public Relations
Sephora 3-Piece Magnetic Brush Set Finalist for Packaging Award
Anisa International has developed the Sephora 3-Piece Magnetic Brush Set, a finalist for the International Packaging and Design Award, from HBA. - September 02, 2009 - Anisa International. Inc.
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for July 2009
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for July 2009. Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books for July were: * Become a Total Man Magnet, by Sylvie Nicole * Chapter 11 Business... - September 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Symmetri Launches New Site for Business Marketing Association of Chicago
Symmetri Marketing Group, L.L.C., a business-to-business branding, marketing and digital communications firm, has launched a robust new site for the Business Marketing Association (BMA) of Chicago. - September 02, 2009 - Symmetri Marketing Group
New P2P Advertising Network Created by Protecting P2P Users Against Lawsuits, Identity Theft
Revolutionary P2P advertising network allows advertisers the first-ever ability to reach 200 million P2P file sharing users by protecting them against lawsuits and identity theft. ZapShares Inc. announced today the launch of the ZapShares Media Network, which for the first time allows advertisers... - September 02, 2009 - ZapShares
China News available as iPhone App by Abhav, SEO Company
Chinanews application is released in iTunes Apple store. China News is released by Abhav LLC, based in Boston, USA, an SEO and internet marketing company, mobile development in iPhone, Android, J2ME, Blackberry. Abhav can develop complex and simple mobile applications. - September 02, 2009 - Abhav LLC
Pyro AV Drops Price on 3G14DA to $369
Who: Pyro AV, a developer of high-quality video capture and conversion technologies for the pro-sumer, broadcast and post-production markets. What: Pyro AV® today announced a price drop for 3G14DA a HD/SD-SDI distribution amplifier. MSRP is now $369.99 US through the end of the year. When:... - September 02, 2009 - Pyro AV
Patty Briguglio Named to Raleigh Artspace Board of Directors
MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that president Patty Briguglio has been appointed to the Raleigh Artspace Board of Directors. She also will sit on the board’s communications committee. Founded in 1986, Artspace... - September 02, 2009 - MMI
Founders of Kafe Warisan Appoints Bule|Fusion Worldwide to Launch MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery
Experiential Marketing Agency Selected to Engage Audiences with New Brand in Bali. - September 02, 2009 - BuleFusion Worldwide
New Social Networking Site Breaks Language Barrier, Builds Identity
The main focus of ApnaCafe is to empower the online Desi community and allow members to share information in a comfortable environment, according to CEO Yasin Rahim. "ApnaCafe was primarily started to consolidate all Desi-specific core applications and as a platform to bring friends from different networking sites together in one place, giving users many powerful features with a Desi identity," says Rahim. - September 01, 2009 - ApnaCafe
Fashion Designer Tiffany Koury Returns to Fashion Week with New Tricks Up Her Sleeve
After a short hiatus Tiffany Koury has returned, inspired, and ready to take on this year’s New York Fashion Week. For her Spring 2010 collection Tiffany has created an all-encompassing experience that can transport anyone back to a time of myth and romance. The show is set for September 10... - September 01, 2009 - Tiffany Koury
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Chicago Man is Flying Nonstop on JetBlue for 30 Days. Auctioning Himself as Human Billboard. Entire Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa
To raise support and create awareness for a new elementary school in Zambia Africa, Greg Krause has committed to fly, virtually non-stop, via jetBlue airlines for 30 consecutive days. He is auctioning off the rights to advertise on himself during the course of this journey. The entire amount of the winning bid will be donated to a help new elementary school located in Zambia, Africa. - September 01, 2009 - Greg Krause
Media Partners, Inc. Selects Raleigh Little Theatre as Pro-Bono Client
Media Partners, Inc. (MPI), a media marketing firm, has added Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) as a pro-bon client. The announcement was made today by Partners, Nancy Bono and Sal Conino. Conino stated, “MPI is thrilled to support the arts in Raleigh. As a member of RLT’s board I’m... - September 01, 2009 - Media Partners, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Young Guardians and the Genesis Spell, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Tustin, CA Author Grady P. Brown
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Young Guardians and the Genesis Spell by Grady P. Brown, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Process of Elimination, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from West Palm Beach, FL Author Robert Stricklin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Process of Elimination by Robert Stricklin, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Hardback w/ jacket in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Ribbon Falls, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from San Antonio, TX Author Brad Anderson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Ribbon Falls by Brad Anderson, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95. The... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Tales of Wordishure, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Children's Literature - General Book from Saginaw, MI Author Mick McArt
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Tales of Wordishure: A Book Of Christian Bedtime Stories by Mick McArt, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Children's Literature - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Dreams Thrown Away, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Tucker, GA Author Dilsa Saunders Bailey
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dreams Thrown Away by Dilsa Saunders Bailey, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Twins' Cafe, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Asheboro, NC Author Elizabeth C. Burgess
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Twins' Cafe: with 58 recipes from the characters by Elizabeth C. Burgess, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - September 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Samson Media to Speak at SuperZoo 2009 Pet Trade Show in Las Vegas
Internet marketing firm returns for second year of money-making workshops at Super Zoo U. - August 31, 2009 - Samson Media
Radney Foster Breaks New Ground with New CD and Interactive Flash Drive
New set Revival released this week in stores and on special VIP flash drive for fans - August 31, 2009 - Gigmark Interactive Media
Employee Referral Programs Don't Work
There is a mountain of global research that suggests employee referral programs are the best way to find great staff, lower the cost and time to hire and deliver high performing people who stay longer. So why is it that so many companies in Australia have experienced poor results from their employee referral program and often shelved it all together? - August 31, 2009 - Peerlo
Altitude Marketing Launches Visually Spectacular Website for Eastern Surfaces
Eastern Surfaces, the region’s leading fabricator of natural stone and solid surface products for home, commercial and industrial buildings, launched a brand new website designed and developed by Altitude Marketing. The website focuses on user-friendliness while featuring a modern design rich... - August 31, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
Shivaami, an Internet Marketing Company in Mumbai Launches Its New Website with a Bang
Shivaami Corporation launches its new website on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi.The new site includes all the products and services that Shivaami provides.Shivaami can boast about its internet marketing strategies and the timely services. - August 31, 2009 - Shivaami Corporation
Secret Sexual Sins — a Crisis in the Church
Pastor Fred C. Rochester’s latest book, Secret Sexual Sins; Understanding a Christian’s Desire for Pornography, published by Outskirts Press, offers critical information and solutions for Christians addicted to pornography. It’s a subject most people, especially Christians, are... - August 31, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Going Green, Earning Green: New Book Outlines Clean-Energy Revolution and Its Positive Impact on World Economies
Plenty of books describe nightmarish climate-change scenarios. Now, a clear-eyed new work from renowned energy expert Dr. Klaus H. Hemsath actually proposes a comprehensive solution and suggests ways how world economies can benefit and prosper from going green. Just released by Outskirts Press,... - August 31, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Key, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Brooklyn, NY Author W. L. Andries
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Key: Poems from the Heart by W. L. Andries, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - August 31, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Divine Acceptance, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Philosophy Book from Randallstown, MD Author Dorothy W. Parker, PhD
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Divine Acceptance: Building Abundant Lives/Eradicating Self Sabotage by Dorothy W. Parker, PhD., which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Philosophy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - August 31, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.