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The Political Simpleton Gives the Readers What They Want
New look to an already fantastic site. After a readers poll, they have given the readers what they want and have released the new format with fabulous reviews and feedback. - April 18, 2009 - The Political Simpleton
Live! on the Green: A Fun Free Concert Series at Watters Creek
Dine Alfresco, Bring a Blanket and Enjoy Your Favorite Concert What: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is proud to announce “Live! on the Green”, a Free outdoor concert series. Listen to an eclectic assortment of live local bands while enjoying a leisurely alfresco dinner on one of the... - April 18, 2009 - watterscreek
AIGA Miami Presents, “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design”
On May 21, AIGA Miami presents the “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design”. For the this event, award winning design duo G. Dan Covert and Andre Andreev, of Dress Code will discuss their new book “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design” and share their insightful... - April 18, 2009 - AIGA Miami
txtNation Announces SMS Connectivity in Unique Markets
txtNation, leading mobile billing and messaging specialists, have today announced soon to be live SMS Short Code connectivity, available within the next several weeks across the CIS, Asian and Middle Eastern regions. The countries listed on this roll out schedule include a massive eleven new... - April 18, 2009 - txtNation
TMP Directional Marketing Nominated for Two Ad:Tech Awards
The 2009 ad:tech award finalists have been announced and TMP Directional Marketing has received two nominations. Under the category of Optimization/Search Strategy, TMP Directional Marketing has been recognized for excellent results on their two client campaigns. The winner will be announced at the... - April 18, 2009 - TMP Directional Marketing
B to B Magazine Names TMP Directional Marketing a Top Interactive Agency
Every year B to B Magazine, a major business publication, releases its list of top agencies. This year TMP Directional Marketing not only made it on the list, but the company stood out as a top interactive agency. The B to B Magazine list of top agencies is an honorable recognition of innovation... - April 18, 2009 - TMP Directional Marketing
Forrester Research Taps TMP Directional Marketing in New Search Marketing Vendor Report
TMP Directional Marketing has been named in the Forrester Research's 2009 Search Marketing Vendor Landscape list. This list is based on self-reported data from 31 search marketing technology and service providers. The purpose of the list is to give interactive marketers a broader sense of the 2009... - April 18, 2009 - TMP Directional Marketing
TMP Directional Marketing to Host Analytics Webinar
TMP Directional Marketing is hosting a free webinar on April 22, 2009, at 2 p.m. CST. The webinar, Online Analytics 101, will cover the basics concepts of website analytics and provide insight on how to utilize data to arrive at actionable results. This webinar is a must for anyone regardless of... - April 18, 2009 - TMP Directional Marketing
Diaz & Cooper Proves Its Mettle with 3 (More) Addy Awards 1 Gold & 2 Silver Awards Establish Local Agency's Excellence and Results
Among glittering ice sculptures and specialty drinks Miami's top agencies gathered to celebrate the year's best creative efforts. On February 26, the Advertising Federation of Greater Miami presented its prestigious ADDY awards at a gala event held at eVenue, Miami's newest hotspot featuring a... - April 18, 2009 - Diaz & Cooper Advertising
Companies from the U.S. and Around the World Invited to Take Part in Free National United Kingdom Mail Out
Companies around the world selling consumer products to the UK are being offered the opportunity to promote their products by taking part in a free national mailing saving them a lot of money. - April 18, 2009 - Response Direct Publishing
Trade Show Emporium Announces New Alumalite Pricing for All Models
Trade Show Emporium announces reductions in the prices for all of its Alumalite displays. The Alumalites are one of the most popular hybrid trade show displays on the market. - April 18, 2009 - Trade Show Emporium
Don’t be Another Statistic: New Book Teaches Self-Defense Basics That Could Save Your Life
In the time it will take to read this paragraph, someone in the United States will be violently assaulted -- and surveys show most Americans don’t know how to defend themselves. But a new book from renowned martial arts expert “Chief” Adrian Roman is giving people with no prior... - April 18, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
When That Day Comes Deceptively Little Book Packs a Powerful Message
Outskirts Press author Louise Alberto McAtee has set her new novel, When That Day Comes, in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love—which makes perfect sense. McAtee’s latest novel focuses on love and appreciation for families and the huge part they play in our lives. It’s a book... - April 18, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Orange County Transportation Authority Retooling Web Site to Engage Customers
Interactive agency Sensis using Web personas, gap analysis to refresh OCTA site. - April 18, 2009 - Sensis Agency
Ranked BtoB’s Top Interactive Leader Bayshore Solutions Find Ways to Grow Business
Search Engine Marketing and Web Design Company Bayshore Solutions Named in BtoB’s Top Agencies List for Sixth Consecutive Year - April 18, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Indiemark Announces mFormer, a Free Online Vendor Directory and Referral Service for Direct Marketers
mFormer, is a free online marketing directory and referral service for the marketing community; designed to help them find and evaluate direct marketing and online advertising vendors for all of their project needs. - April 18, 2009 - Indiemark
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
CatholicTV.com Nominated for Best Religion and Spirituality Site in the 13th Annual Webby Awards
Fans can vote online to help CatholicTV.com win People’s Voice Award. - April 18, 2009 - Verndale
DNAML Announces a Rollout of 31,000 Titles in the DNL eBook Format by the End of August
On the back of a surge in demand for the consumer-friendly and secure DNL eBook format, DNAML is in the process of delivering over 31,000 DNL eBook titles by the end of August this year aimed at the fast growing Netbook market. The DNL eBooks will be available on the soon-to-be launched eBook.com... - April 17, 2009 - DNAML Pty Ltd
Stride Rite of Toledo Launches New Website
Stride Rite of Toledo is proud to announce the launch of its new e-commerce website, now featuring toddler shoes from Stride Rite, Robeez and Saucony Kids shoes. - April 17, 2009 - Stride Rite of Toledo
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
OpenGrid, Missiles to the Metaverse and Facebook – Life On Line, April 15th
This edition of Life On Line visits one of the newest virtual worlds to be created on the Open Grid. ‘Reaction Grid’ puts the emphasis on building rather than buying. One of the creators tells how she left her job as a nuclear weapons expert in the US military in favour of a career in virtual world building. - April 17, 2009 - Reputation Australia
Crossing the Color Line: New Novel is Eye-Opening Look at Life in Segregated Deep South
In 1976, Alex Haley’s Roots completely reshaped the way the world understood the history of slavery. Now, author Martha A. Taylor is doing the same thing for America’s civil rights movement with In the Land of Cotton, the powerful new book just released by Outskirts Press. Now... - April 17, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
From Pipeline to Published Author, CJ Thomas Releases Night of the Snake Witch
Outskirts Press author CJ Thomas was staring out the window of her office trailer one day, watching as a shipment of 42-inch pipe was unloaded from train cars to the pipe storage yard. The banding that secured the pipe was taken to the far end of the yard and placed in a pile where, to... - April 17, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
NetQwik, a Virginia Web Design Firm Announces the Launch of a New Website for Behavioral Directions, LLC, a Resource Autism
NetQwik, Virginia’s premium web design firm, today announced the launch of Behavioral Directions, LLC an autism consulting company in Herndon, Fairfax Virginia. This site was updated to provide more comprehensive information and straightforward direction to families with a child identified... - April 17, 2009 - NetQwik
Sale Offer for USA SEO Pros Twitter Followers
Internet advertising company USA SEO Pros is announcing a sale on its services to the company’s followers on the social networking site Twitter. Starting early next week, followers of the account realusaseopros on Twitter will be able to take advantage of a 5 percent discount on search... - April 17, 2009 - USASEOPros
Marketing Strategists Reveal Juicy Techniques & Answer Pressing Marketing Questions for Free
Do you know the four juicy marketing strategies you 'must' implement so your sassy business stands out from the rest? The key lies in breaking the mold of cookie cutter marketing programs and applying proven techniques to support your authentic self. Juice Your Biz delivers marketing truths needed... - April 17, 2009 - Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC.
Pepper Global Gives Client Knowledge for People Head Start with Marketing Efforts
Autism education organization Knowledge for People now has clear focus, strong branding and new website thanks to Pepper Global, an integrated marketing agency located in Chicago, IL. Pepper Global aims to help the startup non-profit accomplish their mission to spread autism education around the world. - April 17, 2009 - Pepper Global
Oink Ink Announces Call for Entries for 12th Annual Dead Radio Contest
Oink Ink Radio, a bicoastal agency specializing in the creation and production of award winning radio commercials, has announced its call for entries for its annual Dead Radio Contest. The deadline for entries is May 15, 2009. For further Contest information visit www.oinkradio.com or call 800-776-OINK. - April 17, 2009 - Oink Ink Radio
NetQwik, Virginia Web Design Firm Transforms Customer Feedback Into Valuable Upgrades
NetQwik Translates User Suggestions into Tangible Customer Benefits. The focal point of their business is to help Small Businesses by simplifying the Internet Marketing and Web Presence process by providing a cost-effective one-stop Web and Computer solutions. They provide everything a Small Business needs to get started. - April 17, 2009 - NetQwik
Arthur Attwell Chosen as South African Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year, 2009
Arthur Attwell, MD of forward-thinking publishing house Electric Book Works, has been chosen as the South African candidate for the British Council's 2009 International Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year Award. - April 17, 2009 - Electric Book Works
Tor Books Announces the April 28, 2009 Launch of Author S.J. Day's New Urban Fantasy Series Releasing Consecutively Over Three Months Starting with Eve of Darkness
Fueled by the economic downturn, the demand for escapist fiction is on the rise. Urban fantasy—fantastical tales set in recognizable milieus—is unquestionably the strongest selling fantasy sub-genre. S.J. Day explodes onto the urban fantasy scene with a thrilling new series. In this modern, inventive take on a classic Biblical tale, formerly agnostic Evangeline finds herself struggling with her new demon-killing job and her two loves—Cain and Abel. - April 16, 2009 - S. J. Day
Straight North Kicks Off 2009 with Continued Success for Its Clients
Chicago marketing services firm, Straight North, continues to help its clients succeed and effectively communicate their brand position in 2009. - April 16, 2009 - Straight North
Kids At Heart to Exhibit at NY/NJ Franchise Expo April 18-19
Are you searching for a business that can offer you the Freedom, Independence and Lifestyle that you deserve? The Kids At Heart Franchise is that business. They are seeking positive, motivated entrepreneurs to join their Kids At Heart team. - April 16, 2009 - Kids At Heart Photography
SayItAloud.com is Searching for a Partner
SayItAloud is in need of help with some major unexpected growing pains. - April 16, 2009 - SayItAloud.com
Priceless Legacy Company Appoints Scott Cavey as Legacy Consultant in Baltimore, Maryland
The Priceless Legacy Company LLC has selected Scott Cavey to serve as an independent Legacy Consultant in Baltimore, Maryland. - April 16, 2009 - Priceless Legacy Company
Work-at-Home-Moms Find Recession Help at Award-Winning WAHM Website
Work at home moms are finding creative ways to market their home businesses during a recession. - April 16, 2009 - WAHM Articles
Nobeck Marketing - A Thriving Business Model in today's Economy
Many companies are affected by the ebbs and flows of the economy. Nobeck Marketing, however, has never had a quarter where they have not seen growth nor have they ever been forced into layoffs. When the economy is slow their clients are looking for a successful but cost-effective advertising... - April 16, 2009 - Nobeck Marketing
Channel Intelligence Creates Successful Shopping Engine Lead Generation and Revenue Program for B2B Reseller Instawares
New Case Study Details How the Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Reseller Grew its Comparison Shopping Engines Program. - April 16, 2009 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Young & Associates Awarded Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification
Young & Associates, a technology public relations agency, today announced that it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise from The Woman's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The certification will allow Young & Associates to more effectively market and serve government contractors and clients seeking women-owned business partners. - April 16, 2009 - Young & Associates
CentreSource and Vaco Partner to Launch New Online Career Resource
Nashville, TN interactive agency CentreSource is proud to announce the launch of a new website, designed and developed for local recruiting, placement, and consulting firm Vaco. The site is designed to serve as a resource for both candidates seeking career fulfillment and employers who need talent. - April 15, 2009 - centresource interactive agency
Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors
Author Lynne Weikart puts a human face on each of New York City’s fiscal crises, analyzes their historical patterns, and compares the tenure of several mayors. This timely book, Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors, has become an invaluable book for those interested in the... - April 15, 2009 - FollowtheMoneyUS.com
Lighthouse Launches HELIOS LED Informative System for Digital Out-of-Home Communication
Continuing to expand its lineup of innovative LED display products, Lighthouse Technologies Ltd., a leading LED technology provider announced today the launch of HELIOS (High Efficiency LED Informative Operations System), a powerful DOOH (Digital Out-Of-Home) system that delivers and manages your... - April 15, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
GlobalLinker.com Empowers Small Businesses to Get Through the Economic Crisis
GlobalLinker.com is a free business centric website with a global business network that allows small businesses to manage and grow their business more efficiently in today's economy. GlobalLinker.com offers small businesses a virtual online office from where they can network with other businesses and access an array of powerful business tools. - April 15, 2009 - GlobalLinker.com
New York Review of Books Ad Inclusion Re-launched in Xlibris Platinum Package
Self-publishing leader, Xlibris, is proud to fill the New York Review of Books’ advertising pages in 2009 and beef up its marketing services line-up for the calendar year. - April 15, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Ryon Harms to Present ‘Social Media for Executives in Transition’ at Pacific Executive Network in San Diego
“No matter what the industry, job hunters are told to sell themselves to potential employers,” said Mr. Harms. “During my presentation I will be challenging executives in transition to think of themselves as marketers instead. Free social media tools like LinkedIn and blogs offer us unprecedented opportunities to formulate and distribute a personal brand message that attracts rather than sells employers.” - April 15, 2009 - Pacific Executive Network
PaperG Launches Digital Bulletin Boards on Hyperlocal Websites of Boston.com
Local online advertising company PaperG today announced the launch of community Flyerboards as the prominent advertising space on Boston.com’s new Your Town hyperlocal websites. Flyerboard provides Boston.com, the website of the Boston Globe and one of the nation's biggest regional portals, a... - April 15, 2009 - PaperG, Inc.
LTS Offers New Business Plan Options for Small Businesses
Business plans for small businesses are now being offered by the firm, in three categories, to assist clients in obtaining SBA or other financing. - April 15, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
ePayment Consultants Names New President
In keeping with ePC's growth strategy, Todd Linden brings an instant national presence and awareness to ePayment Consultants. - April 14, 2009 - ePayment Consultants.com
Free Mortgage or Loan Modification Leads with All Voice Broadcasting or Direct Mail Marketing
kellymediagroup.com Kelly Media announced today that are offering free internet mortgage or loan modification leads with all voice broadcasting campaigns targeting loan workout, refinance and FHA mortgage loans. KMG announced that they are all committed to internet lead generation and direct... - April 14, 2009 - Kelly Media Group