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THUNDER FACTORY Outlines Major Marketing Trends and Challenges for 2009

Marketing Budgets Will Shrink and Shift Toward Digital Spectrum and Greater Measurability, but Creativity Continues to Matter - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe

Priceless Legacy Company Announces Couples LifeStory Book in Time for Valentine's Day

Dallas-based Priceless Legacy Company, LLC announced today the availability of a new format for its signature LifeStory offering. The product, called a Couple’s LifeStory Book, allows two people – presumably a married couple – to present their life story in one volume for the benefit of this and future generations. - January 28, 2009 - Priceless Legacy Company

Verndale Wins Award for Outstanding Website

Verndale recognized as Sitecore Site of the Year finalist for North America. - January 28, 2009 - Verndale

MMI Associates, Inc. Receives N.C. DOT Certification

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been certified by the N.C. Department of Transportation as a pre-qualified private consulting firm for the department’s Project... - January 28, 2009 - MMI

Hyperbolic Audio Launches a Top Caliber, One-Stop Sound Shop …and That’s No Exaggeration

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, partners Julian Rebolledo and Sean Elias-Reyes believe that the core of great storytelling is the skillfully crafted fusion of sound that gives voice to visual imagery. Their passion for this genre initially drew them to careers as actors,... - January 28, 2009 - Hyperbolic Audio

THUNDER FACTORY Creates New Consumer Review Brand, TrustLink, for Better Business Bureau of the Southland

Integrated Marketing Firm Assists the Leading Ethical Business Standards Organization in Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy. - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe

Fit to Publish - Fit Parent Magazine Takes the Recession Challenge

Launching a new magazine at any time has its fair share of obstacles and is no easy task. Launching a magazine in an economic recession is, as noted by some, a recipe for disaster. However, as in any business, or in any industry, careful evaluation and proper planning can lead to success. Fit... - January 28, 2009 - Fit Parent Magazine

Product Design Competition Announces Judges

Organizers of InnovationErie: Design Competition released today the names of the independent panel of judges that will select the semi-finalists and finalists of the product design competition. Jonathan D’Silva is a registered patent attorney with MacDonald Illig Jones and Britton, LLP. He... - January 28, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Ad♦Q Awards CKR Interactive’s Creative with Highest Ad Performance Score

Ad♦Q Studies finds CKR Interactive’s creative design to have the highest impact in its recent Readership Study of NURSEWEEK. - January 28, 2009 - CKR Interactive, Inc.

New Eco-Friendly Custom Imprinted Tote Bags Available

As customers are looking for ways to become more green, many businesses are offering reusable, eco-friendly, custom-imprinted tote bags to help keep their name in front of their public. EcoMarketingSolutions.com has just introduced a new line of over 25 environmentally-friendly tote bags. - January 28, 2009 - Eco Marketing Solutions

Cypress Creek Publishing Releases Sisters of Valor Book Memorial Day 2009 Amongst Thousands of Visitors

This is the story of the sometimes-forgotten valor of the service wife during the Vietnam War years, told through four very different women who come together and find the support they need. - January 28, 2009 - Cypress Creek Publishing

USA SEO Pros Continues Search Engine Optimization Leadership

Online advertising company USA SEO Pros recently announced their six month placement results and the numbers may surprise you. As of the January 26, the search engine optimization company held nearly four million placements for their clients. This is an increase of 228 percent over the previous... - January 28, 2009 - USASEOPros

JMKDomains Offers Web Site Builder for .MOBI, Helping .MOBI Owners Build Mobile Web Sites

JMKDomains offers the popular WebSite Tonight® product, providing key features for those yearning to get involved in the .MOBI revolution. Now anyone can design and create a .MOBI-compliant Web site easily and affordably. Pages designed for .MOBI are optimized for on-the-go devices, making... - January 27, 2009 - JMKDomains

Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)

Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid

Deborah Kerr Joins Perrone Group

The Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Deborah Kerr has joined their team as Director of Sales and Strategic Marketing. Ms. Kerr will be based at Perrone Group’s Corporate Headquarters in Hingham, MA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. She will work with... - January 27, 2009 - Perrone Group

Marketing Services Provider, McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc. Named Top 500 Women Owned Businesses in the U.S. for 2009

Premier provider of marketing consultants in Washington, DC, New York, and Dallas recognized by DiversityBusiness.com - January 27, 2009 - McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc.

InkHead Promotional Products Takes PPAI Gold for Technical and Ecommerce Website Innovation

InkHead Promotional Products has earned 2009 gold honors from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) for technical and ecommerce innovation in the annual Web Awards, just another indication of InkHead’s surge to the top of the promotional products industry. - January 27, 2009 - InkHead Promotional Products

SurveySam Opens Up Indian and Canadian Sections for Paid Surveys Online

SurveySam.com is a premier market research directory, listing only genuine and reviewed consumer survey panels. In addition to its long-established USA, UK and International sections, SurveySam.com has now opened up a separate Canada and India sections. - January 27, 2009 - SurveySam.com - Paid Online Surveys

Outskirts Press Announces Harness the Power of Exceptional Customer Service, the Communication - General Book from Colorado Springs, CO Author Gaylyn R. Williams

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Harness the Power of Exceptional Customer Service: Essential People Skills to Make Profits Soar by Gaylyn R. Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7.4 x 9.7 paperback in the Business Communication - General category is available... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

MiniCo Publishing Hosts Webinar on Marketing in a Tough Economy

MiniCo Publishing will host the free webinar "Innovative Marketing Strategies for Tough Economic Times." Presented by Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, the live webinar on February 24, 2009, is part of the ongoing Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series. - January 27, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Outskirts Press Announces Khan in Rasputin's Shadow, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Suspense Book from Cartersville, GA Author Chad Huskins

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Khan in Rasputin's Shadow by Chad Huskins, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Russia Becomes You, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Travel/ Essays Book from Carlsbad, CA Author Jeffrey Wilgus

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Russia Becomes You by Jeffrey Wilgus, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 hardback w/ jacket in the Travel/ Essays category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces King Sunny Ade The Legend!, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Music - History Book from Mountserrado Author Tunji Ajayi

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published King Sunny Ade The Legend!: Cultural Communication via a Genre of African Music by Tunji Ajayi, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Music - History category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces Above His Shoulders, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Abuse - Sexual Book from Roscoe, IL Author Dan Williams

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Above His Shoulders by Dan Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Abuse - Sexual category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces The In's and Out's of Online Instruction, from Oklahoma City, OK Authors Dr. Danan Myers-Wylie, Dr. Jackie Mangieri & Donna Hardy

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The In's and Out's of Online Instruction: Transitioning from Brick and Mortar to Online Teaching by Dr. Danan Myers-Wylie, Dr. Jackie Mangieri & Donna Hardy, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Online Services -... - January 27, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Career Transition Network Launches Holistic Transition Services to Support Those Losing Their Jobs

Career Transition Network, LLC (CTN) launches holistic transition services to support those losing their jobs. CTN's comprehensive services model brings together a team of Certified Leadership Coaches, Registered Wellness Providers and Financial Consultants to provide personal transition services... - January 26, 2009 - Career Transition Network LLC

Daly Communications Group Optimizes Websites for Web 2.0

A web development and design firm in Central New York is using a Web 2.0 philosophy by emphasizing user participation in their site designs for customers as well as the launch of their new site. - January 25, 2009 - Daly Communications Group

New Agency Launches in NYC

A diverse boutique agency, MDM, has recently opened its doors on Williams St. in downtown Manhattan. Headed by three recent graduates of Berkeley College with degrees in marketing and fashion merchandising, this threesome has hit the ground running, already landing a Coca-Cola account for a new... - January 25, 2009 - MDM Agency

The EGC Group Selects DoubleClick as Digital Ad Management Solution to Better Serve Growing Client Base

The EGC Group, voted Best Advertising Agency by Long Island Business News, has selected DoubleClick Inc., a premier provider of digital marketing technology and services, as its provider for digital ad management. The EGC Group will be using DoubleClick's integrated DART® platform to meet the... - January 25, 2009 - The EGC Group

Bizymoms Launches a New Coupon Section for Online Marketing

This new resource at Bizymoms offers small businesses the opportunity to upload discount coupons that visitors can print or use online for discounts and special offers. Small business owners can use this feature to promote their business and increase sales. - January 25, 2009 - Bizy Moms

Lenovo Selects Channel Intelligence to Power Their European "Where to Buy" Program, Driving and Tracking Valuable Online and Offline Leads Out to Their Channel Partners

Lenovo turns to Channel Intelligence to assist consumers in finding where to purchase its products online and locally throughout Europe, while driving valuable highly converting sales leads out to its channel partners. - January 25, 2009 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.

Latest Issue of Enterprising Women Magazine Focuses on Surviving in an Economic Downturn

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has announced that the newest edition of this national magazine for women business owners is available in a digital format at http://online.enterprisingwomen.com or by subscription in print at... - January 25, 2009 - Enterprising Women

Outskirts Press Announces Citizen's Rules, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Government - Executive Branch Book from Scottsdale, AZ Author Vicki Jean Byrd

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Citizen's Rules: Our Nations' Shareholders by Vicki Jean Byrd, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Government - Executive Branch category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - January 25, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Anderson & Anderson Releases Los Angeles Court Provider List 2009

Anderson & Anderson®, trusted name in anger management, has just released its bi-yearly Los Angeles County anger management court referral list to the superior court and all branches in the county. The list features long time providers as well as new ones. - January 24, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC

Protect Your Company's Reputation from Malicious Online Attacks: Leslie Carruthers from The Search Guru Shares How at Prestigious SMX Conference

Seventy-five percent of Fortune 100 companies experience malicious online attacks on their reputation. On February 10, 2009 at the Search Marketing Expo (SMX) West conference in Santa Clara, California, top experts will share how to fight back before this vicious activity tarnishes you, your... - January 24, 2009 - The Search Guru SEO Company

Atlas Copco CMT USA Renews Contract with 90octane for Used Equipment Solutions Program

The conversion-driven marketing agency sends prospects to a website with pre-owned water well drilling equipment. - January 24, 2009 - 90octane

RedVector Joins the U.S. Green Building Council

Company’s continuing education courses support the Council’s green vision. - January 24, 2009 - RedVector

Clean Design, Inc. Named to Triangle Business Journal’s 2009 Book of Lists

Natalie Perkins, president of Clean Design, Inc. (www.cleandesign.com), a design agency specializing in uncovering the insights and ideas that reveal a company’s brand truth, has announced that the firm was ranked in the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2009 Book of Lists for top... - January 24, 2009 - Clean Design

Shea Media, Graphic and Web Design Firm, Launches Operations

Shea Media, LLC, a web and graphic design firm based in Portland, Oregon, has recently launched operations and is now actively accepting new clients. Services include web/print design, photography, and copywriting. - January 24, 2009 - Shea Media

IMPACT International Marketing Expands Opens East Cost Office in Florida

IMPACT International Marketing Group, Inc. continues to grow despite the economic downturn. The corporate headquarters located in Lake Havasu City, AZ opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the addition of Shaun Smith to the sales team. Smith was previously with Spirit Incentives and brings a wealth of experience with him. Future plans for 2009 include growing the sales team at the Florida office. - January 23, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing

Utopia Creative Solutions Launch New SEO Services to Beat the Credit Crunch in 2009 and Increase Web Traffic by Up to 1000%

With industries being hit by the economy and companies finding it harder to win contracts, Utopia Creative Solutions launch new SEO services, which have long-term benefits for web sites and help increase web traffic by up to 1000%. - January 23, 2009 - Utopia Creative Solutions

Golden Quill Press Story Submission Contest

Golden Quill Press.com Has Issued a Call for Story Entries for New Book Contest. - January 23, 2009 - Golden Quill Press

Frank Gelman Joins Propheta Communications as Senior Consultant

Former COO of The Rasky/Baerlein Group Joins Growing Agency. - January 23, 2009 - Propheta Communications

Baker Creative Adopts the Designers Accord

This week Baker Creative, a Columbus area marketing communications firm, strengthened its commitment to environmentally sound business practices by joining the Designers Accord. Consisting of more than 100,000 members in 100 countries, the Designers Accord is a community of designers, engineers,... - January 23, 2009 - Baker Creative

MMI Associates Receives Millennium Award

MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has been recognized as a 2008 Silver winner of the Millennium Award for the firm’s efforts in producing a radio advertisement for the N.C. Water Rights Committee featuring NASCAR legend and former Randolph County... - January 23, 2009 - MMI

Midlands PR Agency's Campaign Takes Magazine Week to New Heights

Warwickshire based PR agency Leader Communications took the media by storm recently with a Dalek-led PR campaign which launched Magazine Week in the national media. - January 23, 2009 - Leader PR, Design and Marketing

Midlands Pr Agency Wins the Fear Master PR Account

Warwickshire based PR consultancy Leader Communications has won the contract to promote The Fear Master across the UK. Andy Duncan, a.k.a. The Fear Master is an ex-Royal Marine training instructor who recently launched his Birmingham-based business to help people overcome their fears and... - January 23, 2009 - Leader PR, Design and Marketing