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PizzaTXT, DinerTXT and VinoTXT Debut at The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 2009
Creative Tecknology will exhibit new text messaging tools for restaurants at next weeks’ Western Food Services exhibition. - August 29, 2009 - PizzaTXT
LogoBrainstorm.com Launches Free, Web-based Logo Design Tool
LogoBrainstorm.com is helping small businesses stand out from the crowd by offering to create up to three logo designs guaranteed within 24 hours using their free, web-based logo design process. - August 29, 2009 - LogoBrainstorm.com
Henry Ford Learning Institute Awards Savvy Software Multi-Website Design Contract
Savvy Software, leading web content management among non-profits, announces new web design contract awarded by Henry Ford Learning Institute. HFLI, a national network of alternative learning centers, chose Savvy Software, Inc. to redesign its multiple school websites based on Savvy's design experience with nonprofit websites, and cost savings, easy to use CMS software. - August 29, 2009 - Harbour Light Strategic Marketing
mRELEVANCE Launches Full Scale Social Media Marketing Program for Northeast Florida Masterplanned Golf Community
Internet marketing, social media and public relations firm mRELEVANCE, LLC is proud to be the driving creative and strategic force behind a full scale social media program recently launched for The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village and Davidson Realty, the broker for the master developer of the... - August 29, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
CTXM Continues GamingOS Expansion in Social Networks
CTXM, a leading provider of iGaming software and platforms recently completed an implementation of its GamingOS social gaming platform to one of the biggest social networking websites in the Baltic States. - August 28, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Ocean Blue’s CI+ “Turbo” Software Passes theTest
Ocean Blue Software’s CI+ has been enhanced with extra features and has been verified with the SmarDTV interoperability test kit. Since 2008, Ocean Blue Software has been working closely with the CI Plus LLP (previously CI+ Forum) to contribute to the launch and testing of the CI+ standard,... - August 28, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
R&J Public Relations Receives Four Gold Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts
R&J Public Relations recently earned four 2009 Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The annual Communicator Awards program, which drew in more than 7,000 entries this year, is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for... - August 28, 2009 - R&J Public Relations
Blitzlocal Attends SEOMOZ.org's Pro Training Series
CEO of Blitzlocal LLC, Dennis Yu, has scheduled to attend SEOMOZ.org Pro Training Series in Seattle, Washington, August 24th through the 25th with his newly hired director of analytics, Tim Poindexter, alongside Director of Client Services, Jon Kontoleon. Looking to expand their horizons, the trio... - August 28, 2009 - Blitzlocal LLC
IDT Media Group and Global Advantage Marketing Launch New Interactive Media Portal Technology
IDT Media Group, a leading provider of digital media solutions has partnered with Global Advantage Marketing to promote and market the new Interactive Media Portal (I.M.P.) technology to its corporate clients. - August 28, 2009 - DiskFaktory.com
AAA Musical Instruments, LLC Expands Instrument Rental Business Online
Connecticut's leading musical instrument rental provider looks to facilitate their instrument rental process for parents by partnering with local marketing agency, JumarDirect - August 28, 2009 - JumarMarketing
Boldwerks Selects Avis Goodwin and AANE as Recipients of $15,000 Goodwerks Nonprofit Prize
Boldwerks, a creative marketing agency based in Portsmouth, NH, has selected Avis Goodwin Community Health Center and the Asperger’s Association of New England as partners in the first semi-annual Goodwerks Project. A donation of up to $7,500 in pro-bono creative services will be awarded to each organization. - August 28, 2009 - Boldwerks
Canadian Television Sales to be Exclusive U.S. Rep for All Canwest Specialty Stations
CTS connects U.S. advertisers with even more Canadian specialty stations: DejaView, Fox Sports World, MovieTime, Mystery and TVtropolis. - August 28, 2009 - Canadian Television Sales
Outskirts Press Announces Searching for Atlantis, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Mystery Book from Orlando, FL Author Richard Barcott
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Searching for Atlantis by Richard Barcott, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction/ Mystery category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - August 28, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Universes, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Science Fiction Book from Temecula, CA Author Marla A. Martin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Universes by Marla A. Martin, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $10.95. - August 28, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Passing Through Providence, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from North Providence, RI Author John Fulco
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Passing Through Providence by John Fulco, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback white in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - August 28, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Hinduism, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/ Spirituality Book from Pasadena, CA Author Bansraj Mattai, Ph.D
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hinduism: On the Nature of Religious Experience, Moral and Spiritual Values, and Human Conduct by Bansraj Mattai, Ph.D, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Religion/ Spirituality category is available worldwide on book... - August 28, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
North America’s Largest Interior Design Franchise Company Announces $10,000 Dream Bedroom Sweepstakes
INTERIORS by Decorating Den company chairman, James S. Bugg, just announced the company’s $10,000 retail value 40 Fabulous Dream Bedroom Sweepstakes in celebration of Decorating Den’s 40th business anniversary. The sweepstakes begin September 1, 2009. “I am very pleased to able... - August 27, 2009 - Interiors by Decorating Den
New Clear Inkjet and Laser Printable Labels from planetlabel.com
This week Planet Label released a new line of laser and inkjet printable clear film products available from their website at www.planetlabel.com. The new products, 11 in all, were released in response to increasing demand for an easy to use and affordable clear film sheet. These labels are great... - August 27, 2009 - PlanetLabel.com
Odenza Launches Theme Park Getaway Incentive
Odenza launches new Theme Park Getaway incentive to help companies increase sales. A huge response is expected as research has proven families continue to plan vacations despite the economy. - August 27, 2009 - Odenza Marketing Group, Inc.
Reputation Management Firm Launches New Website
The reputation management firm ReputationArmor.com has launched a new website called PhysicianArmor.com to promote a new service that caters to the medical industry, doctors, veterinarians, and physicians. - August 27, 2009 - ReputationArmor.com
Bobbi Billard, the Real Queen of MySpace, Joins Social Media Firm Finger Candy
Social Media Elite, Bobbi Billard is partnering with Jessica Northey aka MediaJess.com as co-owner of Finger Candy a Social Media optimization firm. Finger Candy is a nickname for the QWERTY keyboard on a laptop or mobile phone. Specializing in turn-key social media plans for businesses, brands and... - August 27, 2009 - Finger Candy
Custom Made SEO Reports by an Experienced SEO Specialist
Now website owners can order custom made SEO reports made by an experienced search engine optimization specialist. Paula1seospecialist.com offers reports analyzing the current situation of a website as well as reports analyzing the progress of the website once it has been optimized. - August 27, 2009 - paula1seospecialist.com
Exec Digital Magazine Explores How CEOs Can Better Their International Relations with Rosetta Stone’s Tom Adams
Also in the September issue, CEO of shoe brand Crocs addresses the company’s turnaround, from near bankruptcy to profits forecasted for 2010 - August 27, 2009 - Exec Digital
High Tide Creative’s Vice President & Creative Director Receives International Recognition
Designs produced for the historical town of New Bern, North Carolina are recognized by Graphis, The International Journal of Visual Communication. - August 27, 2009 - High Tide Creative
Corm & the Coach Return to the Champlain Valley and the North Country with a New Home on the Radio and TV Dial - 107.1 WNMR-FM
After a year away from radio, Steve "Corm" Cormier and Coach Tom Brennan, formerly of UVM Mens Basketball and ESPN, return to the airwaves with the relaunch of the award winning morning show, Corm & the Coach. - August 27, 2009 - Convergence Media Group
NPSA Partners with Mobile Storage Association on Annual Conference
The National Portable Storage Association and the Mobile Self-Storage Association are meeting in Las Vegas to hold their annual trade shows side by side. - August 27, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Hellotrade.Com Presents Small Business Marketing Resource
A marketing hub launched to address the sales & marketing issues of small businesses worldwide. - August 27, 2009 - Hellotrade International
IMRI Introduces Experiential Learning in Digital Marketing in India
Internet and Mobile Research Institute launches 6 months on the job training in Digital Marketing with Certification and Placement assistance. - August 27, 2009 - IMRI Institute
East Tennessee Company Nominated for National Award
Sevier County business owner Jacob Timmons of S.D. Professionals, LLC based in Sevierville TN, has been nominated for the American Express/NBC Universal “Shine A Light” award for small business owners. The recognition honors those who have shown an ongoing entrepreneurial spirit through tough times. Nominees were selected for innovation, customer-first mentality, and a dedication to giving back to the community. - August 26, 2009 - SD Professionals LLC
Weblinx Ltd. Named in List of Best Search Engine Optimisation Firms
As the independent authority in search, topseos.com puts together the list of the best search engine optimisation firms in the United Kingdom. Weblinx Ltd. was selected as one of the top search engine optimisation firms in the United Kingdom, beating out hundreds of other applicants for the much coveted position. This recognition is based on the results that they provide to their clients in the realms of search engine optimisation. - August 26, 2009 - iCONQUER
Spirit Thinking® Inspires Aging Advocacy Group Formation by Client
Spirit Thinking® client Lea D. has been inspired. After completing The Horizons Approach to Spirit Thinking with Dr. Reece W. Manley, Lea wanted to give something back. - August 26, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Alkaway Releases Self Serve Alkaline Ionized Water Dispenser
Alkaway, formerly Ion Life, worldwide distributors of the EmcoTech Jupiter range of water ionizers, has released the Alkaway self serve dispensing system for alkaline ionized water. Alkaline Ionized water is booming in the US with over 100,000 domestic units sold, mostly through MLM channels. The... - August 26, 2009 - AlkaWay
Pinstripe Marketing President Named to Gulf Coast 40 Under 40
Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce that agency president, Ginger Reichl, was recently selected as one of the 40 Under 40 by the Gulf Coast Business Review. The “40 Under 40” list recognizes bright, young business leaders, executives and professionals under the age of 40 who live... - August 26, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
New Artfire.com Kiosk App - Turn Your Facebook Profile Into an Online Store
Buyers purchase right on Facebook with no sign-up, never leaving the page and completely SSL secure. - August 26, 2009 - ArtFire
Web Design Company, Alt Web Media, Announces Its BBB Accreditation
Alternative Web Media, a US based Web Design Company that also offers SEO Services and Ecommerce Solutions is now BBB Accredited. - August 26, 2009 - Alt Web Media
BOTTLE PR Advises Caution in Green Issues Pr and Warns of the Dangers of "Greenwashing"
Green issues PR has had a bad press recently and expert in environmental media relations, BOTTLE PR, warns that “greenwashing” the media could damage your company’s reputation. - August 26, 2009 - BOTTLE
Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Founder of Tactical Execution, an Online Marketing Agency, Releases New Book - Webify Your Business
The book walks readers through the entire process of developing an online identity and includes detailed chapters on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube as well as chapters explaining today's social internet culture and how to leverage those trends. - August 26, 2009 - Tactical Execution
Gurov and Partners - The Official PR-Agency of RIW-2009
For the second year in a row Moscow-based Gurov and Partners Communication group has been appointed as an official PR-agency of Russian Internet Week 2009 (RIW–2009) organized by the Regional Center of Internet-technologies (RCIT) with the support of Ministry of Telecom and Mass... - August 26, 2009 - Gurov and Partners Communication Group
Georgia Lottery Awards Web Site Contract to What's Up Interactive
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced that What's Up Interactive was awarded a contract to provide Web site services for the organization. "We are pleased to partner with What's Up Interactive and look forward to the Web technology, design, marketing and content development they will... - August 26, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
Launch of "PR for Artist's Workshop
Anthony Mora’s new program, "PR for Artists" is designed to help artists in any field market their work, take their careers in their own hands and present their art to the public and the decision-makers in their specific fields. - August 26, 2009 - Anthony Mora Communications
Twitter & Google Maps Mashup - GeoChirp Unveils Twitter Translation Feature
GeoChirp, a twitter and Google maps mash-up by Cue Blocks now has a language translation feature, enabling you to translate selective tweets into various languages. - August 26, 2009 - GeoChirp.com
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, Wins National Recognition for Emarketing August 2009
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, has been recognised nationally for what he is best at - marketing a businesses without a budget. The recognition comes from E-skills UK, the employer led, government supported, national sector skills council, in their latest edition of Business IT Skills. It reports... - August 26, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Online Locksmith Directory Reaches 50,000 Locksmiths, Launches Recommendations to Help Consumers Find Reputable Locksmiths
www.findLocks.com (A FindCo, LLC website) has become the most comprehensive Online Locksmith Directory on the web with over 50,000 Locksmiths. - August 25, 2009 - FindCo, LLC
LawProspector Now Delivers Its Highly Sought After Litigation Intelligence Data Directly to Salesforce.com Accounts
With its new LawProspector Direct Feature, LawProspector Makes its Inter-Linked Database of the 200 Top Law Firms, 100,000 Litigators, 10,000 Clients and 50,000 Active Cases Available to Salesforce.com Accounts Worldwide. - August 25, 2009 - LawProspector, LLC
Kelly Media Group Offers Free Website and Landing Page with Direct Mail Marketing
Kelly Media Group announced a new direct mail campaign with added value incentives for their clients. The new direct mail marketing promotion provides a free website and landing page for businesses looking to maximize leads online. According to KMG founder, Jason Cardiff, "Combining a website and inbound call center with direct mail campaigns is the best way to maximize direct marketing campaigns.” - August 25, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Back to School and the Issue of Bullying
Almost 6,000,000 kids, nearly 30% of all children, are either bullied or are doing the bullying in this country. Now, for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping in with recommendations and tips to help all involved. The issue of bullying is at the heart of Megan Kelley Hall’s upcoming release The Lost Sister (Kensington, August 2009). - August 25, 2009 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Author Solutions Appoints Becca Wagman Director of Sales, Marketing, and Editorial Services
Author Solutions (ASI), the world leader in indie book publishing—the fastest-growing segment of book publishing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Becca Wagman to the role of director of sales, marketing, and editorial services. In her new role, Wagman will direct sales operations for ASI’s rapidly expanding marketing services division. - August 25, 2009 - Author Solutions
Self Publishing Authors from Outskirts Press Appear on US Postage Stamps
As more and more authors turn to the expanding world of self publishing, they are finding they need to gather as many marketing tools as possible to promote their works in this ever widening and increasingly competitive field. Outskirts Press has been a leader in providing book marketing services for their authors as evidenced by the healthy royalty checks their top authors receive. - August 25, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Web Designers Smart Domain Group Help Small Businesses Beat the Recession
Medway based website design and Internet marketing company Smart Domain Group buck the recession trend with over 3000 companies now using their Business Builder Service. - August 25, 2009 - Smart Domain Group
Outskirts Press Announces the Elements of Power, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Martial Arts Book from Monroe, NY Author William Lachman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Elements of Power: Part One: The Foundation by William Lachman, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Martial Arts category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - August 25, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.