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Outskirts Press Announces Sadie Fourpaws and the Magic Rocking Chair, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Preschool & Kindergarten Book from LeRoy, IL Author Marybelle Vancil
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Sadie Fourpaws and the Magic Rocking Chair by Marybelle Vancil, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback in the Preschool & Kindergarten category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - June 24, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The All-Embracing Message Of Islam, the Latest Religion Book from Amman, Amman Author Sheikh Elnayyal Abu Groon
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The All-Embracing Message Of Islam: Fi Rihab Al-Risalah by Sheikh Elnayyal Abu Groon, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Religion category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - June 24, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
ZeepMedia.com Expands SMS Ad Network Reach to 4 Million Messages a Month, Becoming North America's Largest Self-Serve SMS Ad Network
Zeep Media has increased the number of SMS messages available to advertisers via it's self-serve advertising network to 4 million messages a month, opening the door to a huge mobile audience across the US. - June 23, 2009 - Zeep Media
Professional Plastics Announces Enhanced Web Experience for Customers
Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance plastic stock shapes, recently upgraded their web site to include new, easy to use navigation tools and a more streamlined checkout process. The redesigned site has also been fully translated into ten languages to better serve their customers outside of the USA. - June 23, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
SBi Media is Re-Branded as Mosaic. Company Moves to Expanded Headquarters.
Full-service new media design firm adds one of the largest sound/video/photography stages in Indianapolis to its assets. - June 23, 2009 - Mosaic
Maximize My Website Launches Google Pay Per Click Management Services for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
Maximize My Website creates a new division to help small to medium sized companies set up and manage their Google Pay Per Click marketing campaigns. Pay Per Click Marketing is a trackable form of Internet marketing that lets any company partner with Google and put their products or services in front of targeted prospects worldwide - June 23, 2009 - Soft Media Publishing Inc
Agencies Unite Under Experiential Communications Brand
Fluid Power Technologies International and Konstanz Kommunikations undergo consolidation with Mountain Stream Group to form new, Chicago-based experiential communications design consultancy. - June 23, 2009 - Mountain Stream Group, Inc.
Mom’s New Book Helps Kids with Grief, Raises Money for Cancer Research
The death of a loved one is hard enough on adults, but children often have special needs after experiencing loss. That’s exactly why author Glenna Edwards wrote Rainbow Bed: A Child’s Perspective on Coping with Grief, her new children’s book from Outskirts Press that’s... - June 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Reveals Mental Health Patient’s Road to Accomplishing Life Goals
As a mental-health patient, Terry Dorn was discouraged from being a writer and publisher. He proved them wrong in short order, publishing a book collecting the creative talents of mentally challenged people in Washington state. Now, Dorn is sharing the remarkable story of faith and experiences... - June 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Murder on Martha’s Vineyard: New Recession Novel Mixes Homicide, Securities Fraud in Playground of the Rich
Martha’s Vineyard will never be the same after Vineyard Days, the riveting new novel about the financial crisis and murder from author Gene Pisasale. Now available through the Outskirts Press Online Store (outskirtspress.com/store.php), Vineyard Days is set in the world-famous playground of... - June 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
It’s a War Between the Calovacanti and the Circulary in New Work of Fiction The Circulary
Outskirts Press author J.C. Thompson has released an exciting new novel that delves into the violent subcultures of a seemingly quiet town in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. The Circulary is the story of John Calovacanti Hanna, whom everyone calls Calo—a young man from a decent... - June 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Wedding Palace, the Latest Fiction Book from New York, NY Author M. Abdelsalam Elemary
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Wedding Palace: Novel by M. Abdelsalam Elemary, 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... - June 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert
UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Banksy Canvas Prints from Four Blank Walls
Four Blank Walls is having a massive sale with up to 70% off all of their Banksy canvas prints and perspex wall art prints. - June 22, 2009 - Four Blank Walls
MMG - Model Management Group (NYMMG) Opens International Model & Talent Agency, MMG Canada
Two years of planning and signing Models & Talent with Dual Citizenship pays off immediately as MMG Canada, based in Toronto, books a National Reebok Campaign. MMG on May 1st opened its’ Canadian Model and Talent Agency, MMG Canada located in Toronto. MMG will now be able to submit models and actors for work in both the United States and Canada. MMG is now an International Model and Talent Agency and can offer its’ clients an extensive list of celebrities as well as new faces. - June 22, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
Outskirts Press Author’s Children’s Book Is Sweet Lesson in Nutrition
Children everywhere will want to take a bite out of “Cookie,” a delightful new children’s book that’s perfect for parents kick-starting a discussion with kids about nutrition. Written by former schoolteacher Lisa Woomer and just released by Outskirts Press... - June 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
CornerhousePR Opens Its Doors with Online Marketing, Publicity and Media Relations; Claremont, CA Based Company
CornerhousePR is based in Claremont, CA. Starting in summer, 2009, Cornerhouse will offer clients specialized attention in web publicity. - June 22, 2009 - CornerhousePR
Accelerate Your Success with 2-Day "Journey to the Stage" Seminar with Master Trainer and Life Coach David Wood
Sr. Vice President & Chief Training Officer of Isagenix Brings His Fully Interactive 2-Day Event, “Journey to the Stage” to Irvine, CA: July 10 and 11, 2009 - June 22, 2009 - David Wood Training
Outskirts Press Announces Turned, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fantasy - Series Book from El Cajon, CA Author Jenna Cooper
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Turned by Jenna Cooper, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fantasy - Series category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. The... - June 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Altitude Marketing Celebrates Its 5th Birthday with Stunning Success
Altitude Marketing, the Lehigh Valley-based strategic marketing firm, blew out the candles on its 5th birthday this month. Altitude Marketing was started in 2004 by two marketing and publishing professionals with more than 30 years combined experience. The two entrepreneurs identified a market need... - June 22, 2009 - Altitude Marketing
BEAUTY Announces ‘Naturally You’ Contest
BEAUTY Magazine, the one-of-its- kind beauty and grooming magazine in the country, being published by Tech Plus Media, has announced its ‘Naturally You’ beauty contest for women across the country. The winner can win a beauty kit worth Rs 1lakh, and appear on the cover of the magazine. Check out the latest issue of BEAUTY for further details. - June 22, 2009 - TECHPLUS MEDIA PVT. LTD.
A Real Catch: Author’s Fish Tale Hooks Coveted EVVY Award
Talk about reeling in a big one. “Red Sky Morning,” a gripping account of high-seas fishing from author Andrew J. Rafkin, has received a 2009 EVVY Literary Award. This prestigious honor recognizes the very best of self-published books, as bestowed by the Colorado Independent Publishers... - June 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Young Author Brings New Perspective to Life After Death in Thrilling New Trilogy Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again is the debut novel of a young author whose complex and innovative novel belies her years. Stephanie Campbell’s fantasy novel, published by Outskirts Press, features a strong female protagonist, something that Campbell deliberately created for her female readers, as... - June 22, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
topseos Names Ikroh SEO as a Leading Organic Optimization Firm for the Month of June 2009
Ikroh SEO is identified as an outstanding organic optimization firm in the month of June 2009 by topseos. - June 22, 2009 - Ikroh SEO
Dennis Yu Attending SMX Singapore as Guest Speaker and Moderator, July 2nd-3rd
Mr. Yu, a frequent speaker on the international circuit, will be speaking on both days of SMX and moderating a panel. His first panel, titled "Performance Metrics For The Boss," will focus on the importance of actionable insight over simply generating meaningless reports. This session is based around the core focus of his company, Blitzlocal LLC, and his personal motto of metrics, analysis, action. - June 22, 2009 - Blitzlocal LLC
A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
ion interactive Announces Enhanced Features for LiveBall Post-Click Marketing Platform
Technical innovation further solidifies LiveBall platform’s industry-leading position in post-click marketing campaign management and optimization. - June 21, 2009 - ion interactive
ion interactive Launches Free Multi-Channel Marketing ROI Calculator
Online tool helps marketers find business opportunities by analyzing multi-channel online campaign revenue, expenses and optimization potential. - June 21, 2009 - ion interactive
A Surge in Business at Stellar Concepts and Design Hints at the Ending Phase of Recession
Anthony Giudice, Stellar Concepts and Design president and founder credits this surge in their business to the recovery phase of recession. - June 21, 2009 - Stellar Concepts
We Do Web Content Launches New SEO & Online Marketing Website
New website will offer articles, blogs, and more for companies looking to create or improve their internet marketing strategy. - June 20, 2009 - We Do Web Content
Building Buzz Class Arms Entrepreneurs with Powerful Public Relations Tools
Urban Bliss Design + PR launches new five-part class series to help busy entrepreneurs and freelancers learn how to boost their business through media relations, community outreach, event promotions and more. - June 20, 2009 - Urban Bliss
Design Firm Creates World-Class Ultra-Small Hearing Instrument
Industrial Design Teaming Up with Innovative Technology. - June 20, 2009 - Evolve Design Solutions Inc.
Improve Marketing Results While Reducing Budget Spend - Uplift Marketing Seminars Show How to Improve Marketing ROI
Australian marketers can gain insights into their most responsive customers and those who boost marketing ROI by attending an Uplift Modelling Seminar in Sydney or Melbourne in early July. The seminar, presented by Portrait Software, will explain, in marketer’s language, the concept and real-life application of Uplift Modelling and how it can help Australian marketers achieve better return on marketing investment. - June 20, 2009 - Portrait Software
APD Marketing Releases Social Traffic Product That Takes Websites to Page One Search Engine Ranking Overnight
UK-based Internet marketing company APD announces the release of Instant Social Traffic Formula, a unique social networking and bookmarking system that takes your website to the top of Google Page 1 listings overnight using revolutionary social traffic techniques. - June 20, 2009 - APD Marketing
mRELEVANCE Celebrates One Year Anniversary
mRELEVANCE, LLC, the Southeast’s premier public relations, Internet marketing and social media firm, celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. The company, formed in direct response to today’s changing marketplace, builds online and offline relationships relevant to their... - June 20, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Pumped Wins Big at This Year’s National Addy Advertising Competition Winning Prestigious Gold & Silver Awards
Miami based brand development and design firm Pumped, Inc. is once again expanding their trophy case after winning two prestigious ADDY® awards at the 2009 AAF - Advertising Awards competition held in Washington D.C. on June 6th, 2009. Pumped’s President & Creative Director, Carlos F. - June 20, 2009 - Pumped, Inc
7 Promotions, Inc. Expands Into Two More Market Shares
On Monday, June 15th, 2009, 7 Promotions, Inc. expanded with their clients into two more market shares, putting a dent into the company's yearly goals for 2009. - June 20, 2009 - 7 Promotions, Inc.
New Creative Firm Selected to be Agency-of-Record for Transportation Coalition in New England
New firm responsible for marketing and design of coalition in New England. - June 20, 2009 - Bluehorse Creative
BizCubed Sponsors Government 2.0 Event
BizCubed is proud to announce it is sponsoring the “Government 2.0 Public Sphere” event in Canberra on June 22nd. - June 20, 2009 - BizCubed Pty Ltd
Verragio Debuts New Engagement Ring Collections at JCK and Luxury by JCK Shows
Verragio, manufacturer of engagement rings and wedding bands, debuted the new additions to their collections at the JCK and Luxury by JCK show with overwhelming success. The JCK shows provide an audience composed of some of the most high end retail establishments across the globe and have given VERRAGIO the opportunity to establish new relationships with several of these retailers. - June 19, 2009 - Verragio
CPX Interactive Expands Footprint to Include NYC Office
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, expands global office footprint, opens Manhattan office to better engage interactive ad agencies. - June 19, 2009 - CPXi
Award-Winning, History-Making Exec Producer Salli Frattini Launches Live Event & Broadcast Production Company Sunset Lane Entertainment
Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Salli Frattini, one of the preeminent experts in transforming traditional network broadcasts into integrated digital media platforms, officially launches Sunset Lane Entertainment (SLE), it was announced today. Sunset Lane Entertainment is a 21st Century broadcast... - June 19, 2009 - Sunset Lane Entertainment
Whittaker Elected to Ad 2 Tampa Bay Executive Board
Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce Tamara Whittaker, project manager, was elected to the ad 2 Executive Board of Directors for the 2009-2010 year. As President Elect, her responsibilities will include assisting the president with chapter management and strategic planning for her year as... - June 19, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
Dodge Communications Signs Two Healthcare IT Clients
Healthcare agency will provide PR services to Greatwater Software and Halfpenny Technologies. - June 19, 2009 - Dodge Communications
Golden Stool PR to Help Maximise Publicity for Small Businesses in UK
Golden Stool Promotions, a new UK-based Public Relations and Event Management company, providing media and publicity solutions specifically designed for start-up and small businesses, has been officially launched. - June 19, 2009 - Golden Stool Promotions
MO Group International Invests in the Professional Growth of Its Employees
Translation and Localization company MO Group International invests in the growth and education of it employees and receives two certifications of Localization Project Management. - June 19, 2009 - MO Group International
What’s Up Interactive Launches New Site Design for the U.S. 10K Classic
What’s Up Interactive has launched a site redesign for the U.S. 10K Classic: www.us10k.org. The Labor Day weekend event is one of the premier participatory sporting events in the Southeast. - June 19, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
Clear Web Services Partners with Net 9 Design to Offer Web Site Design
Clear Web Services, the leading SEO and Web Optimisation Company based in Gloucestershire have partnered with Net9Design. - June 19, 2009 - Clear Web Services Ltd