Communications & Marketing News

Access cutting-edge information about the communications, advertising, digital marketing, web and graphic design, social media and public relations industries. Highlights include news about agency rosters, personnel, awards and products and services targeted to marketing professionals.

Marketing Webinar to Help Businesses in a Downturn Economy - 42 Rules Authors Share Marketing & Social Media Tips

Upcoming webinar focuses on practical marketing. Despite the downturn economy, California based marketers Laura Lowell and Jennifer L. Jacobson are optimistic about the future of marketing, provided businesses learn how to pair traditional marketing theory with social media. - November 22, 2008 - Impact Marketing Group

Angulo Consulting, Encyclopedia of Life, and Field Museum Sign Deal

Angulo Consulting announced signing a one year contract with the Encyclopedia of Life and the Field Museum to develop new software to display large phylogenetic trees. - November 22, 2008 - Angulo Consulting

Smallbusiness-Domain Announces Launch of Domain and Web Hosting Coupon and Special Offer Section

Today, Smallbusiness-Domain.com, a leading website focused on domains, domains names, and web hosting, announced the availability of a section completely devoted to domain name coupons and web hosting coupons from such leading providers such as Yahoo! Domains, Godaddy, Dotster, and 1and1. This... - November 22, 2008 - Smallbusiness-Domain.com

Readability is the Key for New Look Maps.com Web Site

Visitors to the Maps.com website will notice a new look and improved performance, after the retail site was re-launched Thursday. - November 22, 2008 - Maps.com

mUrgent Launches New Online Software to Increase Catering and Events

Today mUrgent released a new online event planning and lead generation software to the restaurant and hospitality industries. mEvents is a web hosted application built to compliment each business’s existing website and allows restaurant owners to display their individual room settings and... - November 22, 2008 - mUrgent

ZipCodeMailer.com is Launching a New Direct Mail Service That Places Customer Relation Management Tools Directly in the Hands of Small Business Owners for Free

Zipcodemailer.com is offering free CRM and Marketing services that have never been offered for free before. This is huge for the small business community. - November 22, 2008 - zipcodemailer.com

Small Businesses: Keep Ad Budgets Intact During a Recession

For small businesses everywhere, the recession has resulted in some serious belt-tightening. Advertising is usually the first line item to go - and that's a huge mistake for small businesses. - November 22, 2008 - Courtman CopyWorks

Ervin Group Hires Wurdeman as Director of Public Relations

Industry veteran to lead agency's public relations campaigns. - November 22, 2008 - EG Integrated

NewsPortalSite Releases It's Newest Product - WindowShoppingWidgets.com. Window Shopping on the Web from Any Website

Window Shopping, a time-honored merchandizing method, is now available on the Web – And customers can put it right into their websites for free. - November 22, 2008 - NewsPortalSite.com

90octane Hires Heather Cratty as Senior Accountant

The conversion-driven marketing agency adds staff member to support its growth. - November 22, 2008 - 90octane

SEMRush: Professional Tools for Search Engines Marketing

SEMRush is produced for the webmasters who are involved in advanced SEO and keyword research. It appeals to their most sophisticated needs and demands as the development work on the Product was based on comments, suggestions and experience of 100 thousand webmasters. - November 22, 2008 - SemRush.com

Autograph Magazine Inauguration Issue Celebrates Obama's Signature

Autograph Magazine celebrates Obama's Inauguration with an in-depth pictorial cover story on Obama's signature. You'll find out what it's like to meet Obama, if this is a good time to buy, what to be wary of, and how you still may be able to get Obama's autograph for free. - November 21, 2008 - Autograph Magazine

Fiesta de la Salud Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year Award

Fiesta de la Salud won a Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business last night. - November 21, 2008 - IMPEvents

Transformation Systems, Inc. Celebrates 5 Years in Richmond & Upcoming Book by Founder, Marta C. Wilson, PhD

Transformation Systems, Inc.(TSI) opened its Richmond branch in November 2003, and celebrates five years of work with corporate, government, and non-profit clients in Virginia’s capital. TSI founder, Marta C. Wilson, PhD, has completed a book, Leaders In Motion: Winning the Race for Organizational Health, Wealth, and Creative Power, to be published in March 2009, when TSI will unveil an expanded books program to support leaders intent on success in times of economic upheaval and uncertainty. - November 21, 2008 - Mighty Casey Media

Expansion of The Merck Manual Product Line Powered by Unbound Medicine

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of new “digitally born” products developed in partnership with Merck & Co., Inc. The new products extend The Merck Manual franchise with a new database focused on the assessment and treatment of patient symptoms. All phases of the project—from content design and writing through simultaneous release in multiple products and media—were powered by the Unbound™ Platform. - November 21, 2008 - Unbound Medicine

ProsperoWeb Announces a New Service for Seamless Upgrade of Websites to Web 2.0 Architecture

ProsperoWeb, a Custom Web Design and Development company, today announced a new service to upgrade any business Website to Web 2.0 architecture, at affordable rates. Enable your website to be a part of new generation of websites, that are more user-friendly, elegant, faster and more interactive using the latest technologies that are ready to make optimum use of future browser upgrades. - November 21, 2008 - ProsperoWeb Ltd.

SWISS International Air Lines and Cabvert Media Snowboard to the Streets of London

Creative experts of Mediamix and Cabvert Media join forces this autumn with a smart advertising campaign devised for SWISS International Air Lines. Making use of PR opportunities at London’s 35th Metro ski and snowboard show, Media Mix and Cabvert Media worked together in designing an advertising campaign targeted at London’s winter sport community. - November 21, 2008 - Cabvert Media

Internet Marketing and Management Group, LLC (IMMG) of Coral Springs, Florida, Launches New Website

Internet Marketing and Management Group, LLC (IMMG) of Coral Springs, Florida, which specializes in developing websites for its clients, recently launched its redesigned website, www.WebIMMG.com. The website details what IMMG offers to its clients, not simply listing services, but rather stressing... - November 21, 2008 - Internet Marketing & Management Group, LLC

The FMG Group Opens Its Doors

Cincinnati Marketing Agency Offers Innovative Brand Experiences to Reach, Engage Consumers. - November 21, 2008 - The FMG Group

ZizZazz Giving ZizZazz Explosive Energy for Free

ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix is ready to prove itself to the mass market by offering a free trial to anyone that visits www.zizzazz.com. The free trial will give consumers the opportunity to try ZizZazz at not cost for one month. Each person that participates in the free trial will be given a 28ct box of ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix. - November 21, 2008 - ZizZazZ

90octane Launches CMS That Streamlines Marketing Microsite Development

New content management system reduces time required to create, update and measure lead generation campaigns. - November 21, 2008 - 90octane

PSI to Unveil a Full Color Stationery & Mail Laser Printer That Prints Short Run Variable Data On-Demand at Print World 2008 in Toronto

Never Print Envelopes on your Press again. PSI Engineering, an industry leader in Laser Mail Printer Solutions, material handling and document automation solutions will unveil their “One Pass” Stationery & Mail Laser Printer at the Print World 2008 show being held in Toronto,... - November 21, 2008 - PSI Engineering

Just in Time for the Holidays: "Keeping Hannah Waiting" the New Novel About Chagall in Love from Bestselling Author Dave Clarke

"Keeping Hannah Waiting": New from Hologram Publishing. The discovery of a never-before-seen Chagall portrait leads Kate McBride on a journey through time to learn the story behind this beautiful portrait and the everlasting love that inspired it. - November 20, 2008 - Hologram Publishing

How Deep Lies the Shadow Released as Free Audiobook Podcast

Author Marcus DeHart brings his supernatural thriller to life as a free audiobook podcast. Available on iTunes or at marcusdehart.com. - November 20, 2008 - Marcus DeHart

Improved Radio Advertising May be a Game-Changer for Advertisers

A new search engine for just radio ads brings the best features of print and web to radio advertising. This may be a game-changing proposition for advertisers. Radio has long been known for its low cost and target ability. Add to this instant availability of full ad details, links to promotion web... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com

Tate Publishing Announces Two New Services for Authors

Tate Publishing announces two new services for their publishing division. Tate authors can now expect to also have website design with hosting and :30 second video trailers created for each newly released title. - November 20, 2008 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC

RadioAds.com Aims to Prove That Radio Advertising is Effective Despite Current Retail Advertising Conditions

Recent controversy over station ratings may be less relevant to advertisers. RadioAds.com questions if advertisers really care about station ratings. According to RadioAds.com, advertisers care about one thing: results. If an advertiser were to buy air time in several markets on multiple stations... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com

Prospect Genius Moves Into Boston Market

Prospect Genius, a leading provider of local online advertising, has expanded into the Boston Market. Now local businesses will be able to use Prospect Genius's search engine optimization to bring customers directly to them. - November 20, 2008 - Prospect Genius

Randymars Painting and Contractors Announces Partnership with Prospect Genius

Randymars Painting and Contractors, house painters and contractors in the Boston area, has partnered with Prospect Genius. Working together, they will make it easier to connect customers with professional painting services in the Boston metro. - November 20, 2008 - Prospect Genius

Hollister Creative Logo Design Wins Davey Award for Exelon’s Kennett Square Environmental Council

Hollister Creative, the Philadelphia area graphic design and editorial services firm, has won a 2008 International Davey Award for logo design. The winning logo was created for Exelon Power Team’s Kennett Square Environmental Council, an organization formed by Exelon employees on the... - November 20, 2008 - Hollister Creative

DPCI Helps Launch BreakingNews.com

DPCI is brought on by PV Media Group to help design and build Breakingnews.com, an aggregated news site that was launched on Election day, 2008. The site pulls news from various syndicated sources on the Web, including CNN, Reuters, NY Times and other major online news publications. - November 20, 2008 - Database Publishing Consultants, Inc.

IndustrialPR Launches an Online Marketing Program for Michigan Industrial Suppliers

IndustrialPR.net, publisher of a manufacturing and engineering news portal has made available a new public relations program for Michigan-based machine shops, custom manufacturers and other suppliers of industrial goods and services in the state. - November 20, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Clean Design, Inc. Announces New Interactive Client Service Lead

Natalie Perkins, president of Clean Design, Inc. (www.cleandesign.com), a design agency specializing in uncovering brand truths, insights and ideas, has announced that Ben Carnes has joined the agency as interactive client service lead. In this position, he is responsible for providing leadership... - November 20, 2008 - Clean Design

What's the Leaked Chapter from the New Web Traffic 2.0 eBook All About?

What would Tellman Knudson, Ewen Chia, or Joel Comm say about driving targeted website traffic? They all flourish on the internet, and they all have stated how vital targeted website traffic is to the rapid growth of any online business. They would know. Every major marketer in any niche today... - November 20, 2008 - HMI Group, LLC

Announcing IslandAndResort.Com the First of Its Kind Information Source for the Bahamas, Caribbean and Florida Islands

IslandAndResort.com is a consumer friendly information site for the West Indies basin of the Bahamas, Caribbean and Florida Islands. A one-stop Internet experience where visitors access expansive information on the island lifestyle they desire. - November 20, 2008 - Island and Resort, Inc

New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children

Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts

POPSpages.com, Created to Help Small Business Compete with the Big Guys, Encourages Businesses to Join Early Before Slots Are Taken

POPSpages, a free online marketing community, is here to unite buyers with sellers and allow small businesses to compete with the big guys. Plan to join early, as Premium slots are only available to the first 10 businesses per category and zip code. - November 19, 2008 - POPSpages.com

Tribe of Noise, Announces One Billion Fans Contest to Musicians and the Masses

Economic down turns always affect marketing budgets from major corporations to street corner musicians. Money troubles tend to bring out fear but not so for the people at Tribe of Noise. They have just announced their One Billion Fans Contest. One Billion Fans. Is that even possible, you may ask? - November 19, 2008 - Tribe of Noise

Michelle Salater Writing and Editorial, LLC, Launches New Website and Services

Michelle Salater Writing and Editorial, LLC, a premier provider of copywriting and online marketing solutions for small and midsized businesses, announces a new website to better serve clients by helping them increase web traffic and boost sales. - November 19, 2008 - Michelle Salater Writing & Editorial Inc.

Stegman Kitchen Showcase Taps Cincinnati PR Firm for Rebrand, Advertising

EMG Tasked with Leading Strategic Marketing Plan Development, Implementation for Local Kitchen and Bath Design Firm. - November 19, 2008 - The Eisen Agency

Medical Tourism Association Launches It’s Online Magazine on It’s New Website

The Medical Tourism Association's Magazine, the Medical Tourism Magazine has launched its online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine. Readers of the online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine will be able to read the full version of the magazine online for free and view past issues. The... - November 19, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™

Best-Selling Book Becomes New Quarterly Magazine

Publisher Stampington & Company releases the first issue of 'Where Women Create,' a quarterly magazine based on the best-selling book by author Jo Packham. - November 19, 2008 - Stampington & Company

henderson bas Scores Major Haul at Davey Awards

henderson bas, Canada’s most awarded interactive agency, today announced it has received 9 awards at the International Davey Awards, including a Best in Show in the Websites/Online Marketing category. The Davey Awards is an international creative award focused exclusively on honoring... - November 19, 2008 - henderson bas kohn

Delta Graphic Management Enters the Publishing Market with USBookPrint Division

Delta Graphic Management, Inc., a leading provider of printed products since 1994, has announced the latest addition to its lineup, USBookPrint. Through its offering of creative services, national and international printing and distribution, USBookPrint offers publishers a focused and... - November 19, 2008 - Delta Graphic Management, Inc.

Debt Relief Offers Families a New Direction in Life

Due to the advent of debt relief, many families have found themselves in a much better position than they would’ve ever imagined before going into debt relief. - November 19, 2008 - Bizy Moms

Page 6 Media Delivers High Impact Advertising to the Dallas Market

Page 6 Media, a Creative Advertising Co. That Places Advertising on Elevator Doors, Escalators, Stairs, and Buildings That Are Positioned in High-Traffic Areas, Announced today that Starting in December the Company Will be Implementing These Ad Campaigns Around Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. - November 19, 2008 - Page 6 Media

Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression

Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick

Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store