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Outskirts Press Announces The Chronicles of the Thunder Bird, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious - Fantasy Book from Chicago, IL Author Philip Craig
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Chronicles of the Thunder Bird: Book 1: Faith by Philip Craig, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 paperback in the Religious - Fantasy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - July 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Bail Out, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Mystery & Detective - Series Book from Ridgway, CO Author R. E. Derouin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Bail Out: A David Dean Mystery by R. E. Derouin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Mystery & Detective - Series category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - July 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
G.A.P Adventures Announces Launch of Affiliate Marketing Program
G.A.P Adventures, the world leader in adventure travel, announced today its partnership with Commission Junction, a global leader in affiliate marketing and the leader in driving revenue for the travel industry through the affiliate marketing channel. G.A.P Adventures is one of the first adventure... - July 28, 2008 - G Adventures
Good Goliath Wins 3 Telly Awards with Rapping Squirrels
Good Goliath, an Austin, Texas marketing & advertising agency, has received three Bronze Telly Awards for its work with Christianson Air Conditioning. The TV ad it produced for the “Squirrels in the Attic” campaign features 3D animated squirrels, rapping “Ice, Ice Baby,”... - July 28, 2008 - Good Goliath, LLC
Outskirts Press Announces BreathWish, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self Help/ Motivational Book from Ooltewah, TN Author Craig Ammerall, RRT
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published BreathWish: A Scriptural Guide to Smoking Cessation and Understanding COPD by Craig Ammerall, RRT, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Self Help/ Motivational category is available worldwide on book retailer... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Sung-Joo Kim, Lisa Pineiro and Marion K. Hook as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Kim, founder of Sungjoo Group, has been involved in the fashion industry for more than 20... - July 27, 2008 - Enterprising Women
Outskirts Press Announces Freddie Learns Obedience, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Child Development Book from Pittsburgh, PA Author Gloria J. LaBoy
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Freddie Learns Obedience: Freddie The Flying Fish Series by Gloria J. LaBoy, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 8.5 Color Paperback in the Child Development category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces HUSI, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Literary Book from Bethel, MN Author Y. Jenny Lo
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published HUSI: A Clouded Future is Still Translucent by Y. Jenny Lo, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Fiction/ Literary category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Between Two Women, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Women - Lesbian Book from Jamestown, CA Author Patricia Harrelson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Between Two Women: Conversations About Love & Relationship by Patricia Harrelson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Women - Lesbian category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Temple of Divine Truth, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Houston, TX Author Mark Lowry
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Temple of Divine Truth: Second Edition by Mark Lowry: Editor Montecue J. Lowry, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Phone Calls from The Fifth Tee, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspirational - General Book from Pooler, GA Author Tom Nichols
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Phone Calls From The Fifth Tee by Tom Nichols, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Inspirational - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Civilization and the Ancient Egyptians, the Latest Historical/Ancient Civilizations Book from Grand Prairie, TX Author Katanga A. Bongo
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Civilization and the Ancient Egyptians by Katanga A. Bongo, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Historical - Ancient Civilizations category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Our Paths Crossed, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Goldsboro, NC Author Gail Gunter
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Our Paths Crossed by Gail Gunter, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The World of Car Sales, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Automotive - Buyer's Guides Book from Corona, CA Author Rene Benjamins
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The World of Car Sales: What Everyone Buying a Car Should Know by Rene Benjamins, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Automotive - Buyer's Guides category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Stairs Into the Cellar, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Columbus, OH Author Clayton Morgan
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Stairs Into The Cellar by Clayton Morgan, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Universe God's Jewel, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Astronomy - Universe Book from West Hills, CA Author Nick Kostovic
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Universe God's Jewel by Nick Kostovic, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Astronomy - Universe category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Harbingers of Spring, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Suspense Book from Poolesville, MD Author Geraldine Claire
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Harbingers of Spring by Geraldine Claire, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Fiction/Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Closest to Heaven, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Jewell Ridge, VA Author Carol Nelson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Closest To Heaven by Carol Nelson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $19.95. - July 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
RealWebMarketing.net Launches Internet Marketing Blog
Firm Launches Blog Offering Internet Marketing Tips Geared to Small & Medium Sized Businesses. - July 27, 2008 - RealWebMarketing.net
MLX Purchases 196 Touchstar Licenses to Enhance It's Lead Generation Capabilities
Marketlinkx Direct Inc. announced today the purchase of an additional 196 Touchstar Licenses to further its near –shore contact center capabilities and expand its presence in the Caribbean. Touch Star’s licenses feature a fully unified communications platform for inbound, outbound, and... - July 26, 2008 - Marketlinkx Direct, Inc.
Jessica Anderson Joins Meyers + Partners as Project Manager
Advertising agency Meyers + Partners announces that Jessica Anderson has joined the agency in the position of project manager. Prior to joining the agency Anderson served as marketing coordinator for Capital H Group, a human capital consulting company. Anderson holds a degree from the University... - July 26, 2008 - Meyers + Partners
Geer Services Hires Keith Andrews as Junior Web Designer
Geer Services Inc., provider of IT services and business solutions, further expanded its Marketing and Web Design team through the hiring of Keith Andrews as a Junior Web Designer. - July 26, 2008 - Geer Services Inc.
Dewhit, Inc. Selects PittStop for Marketing Services
Dewhit, Inc., a Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Services Company, has selected PittStop Marketing to provide media and public relations services. “PittStop outlined a straight-forward strategy to improve our awareness and within weeks they produced results,” says Charles Whitner,... - July 26, 2008 - PittStop Marketing
STEM Education Goes Mobile and Exceeds 70,000 Registered Users
As of July 1, 2008, over 70,000 registered users have experienced mobile learning (mLearning) via interacting with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educational modules during the Sports Bytes Competition. The goal of the Sports Bytes Competition is to facilitate on-demand... - July 26, 2008 - OutStart
Denver Business Journal Recognizes 90octane as One of Denver’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
The interactive marketing agency rises in the rankings due to revenue growth from 2005-2007. - July 26, 2008 - 90octane
Local Entrepreneur Announces Internet Marketing Certification
Local Virtual business owner makes the grade and receives coveted marketing certification. - July 26, 2008 - Ultimate Biz Assistant
Austin Realtor Uses Gas Card Bonus to Sell Houses
Selling houses moves into a new realm when a local Austin Realtor uses gas cards to sell houses. - July 25, 2008 - Julie Mattoon, Realtor
Gold Coast Transit's New Web Site Goes Live
As companies look to update their sites due to dated designs, they are also considering content management systems (CMS) allowing staff without HTML/programming experience to edit and add content in-house. - July 25, 2008 - SOHO Prospecting
Direct Agents- AccuQuote Affiliate Program WebmasterRadio.FM Interview
WebmasterRadio.FM ‘s Daron Babin interviewed Direct Agents’ Executive Director, Dinesh Boaz and AccuQuote’s VP of Marketing and Business Development, Sean Cheyney, about their collaboration on the “AccuQuote Affiliate Program.” - July 25, 2008 - DirectAgents, Inc.
Limbo Films Surmounts Oregon’s Mt. Hood with Nikon’s Top-of-the-Line Hunting Performance Gear
Today, film production company Limbo Films announced a new television spot produced for Nikon Sport Optics via client Chevalier Advertising. Nikon, a client of the Lake Oswego, Oregon-based agency for 14 years, is marketing the Nikon EDG binocular to an elite class of hunters who are passionate... - July 25, 2008 - Limbo Films
The Joyner-Walker Foundation,Inc. Selects Relations PR & Marketing as Public Relations Agency of Record
The Joyner-Walker Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization co-founded by former NFL Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner has selected Relations PR & Marketing as agency of record, following a competitive agency review. The Florida based firm will be developing an integrated campaign for the... - July 25, 2008 - the Joyner-Walker Foundation
Edge One Solutions Receives 2008 Best of Tigard Award
Edge One Solutions has been selected for the 2008 Best of Tigard Award in the Web Site Design category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - July 25, 2008 - Edge One Media
AccuWeather.com(R) Experiences Record-Breaking June Traffic
Top Weather Provider Reports Site Traffic as New Data Sources Make Forecasts Even More Accurate. - July 25, 2008 - AccuWeather, Inc.
Kirk Communications Selected as Agency of Record by XyEnterprise
Kirk Communications (www.kirkcommunications.com) today announced that is has been selected as agency of record by Wakefield, Mass.-based XyEnterprise, a leading developer of award-winning XML content management and multi-channel delivery solutions. Kirk Communications will provide strategic... - July 25, 2008 - Kirk Communications
iUniverse Author Gordon Page Featured in Monthly Podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, is featuring author Gordon Page and his iUniverse title Warbird Recovery as the subject of iUniverse’s August “Author Talk” podcast. - July 24, 2008 - iUniverse
E! Presents The Multi-Faceted Pam Anderson, Exposing The Woman Behind The Legend in The New Series Pam: Girl On The Loose
E! Presents The Multi-Faceted Pam Anderson, Exposing The Woman Behind The Legend in The New Series Pam: Girl On The Loose. Premiering Sunday, August 3 At 10:00PM ET/PT. New Observational Documentary Goes Inside Her Extraordinary Life. - July 24, 2008 - E! Entertainment
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs
Isabella Bank's New Website Nominated for Award
WSI (We Simplify the Internet) recently assisted Isabella Bank, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI with a complete re-design of their website and Internet marketing strategy. The makeover was part of a corporate-wide re-branding effort which involved a name change, new brand development and rolling in three other banks under their holding company under a new, unified name. Former community banker, Eric Cook, took the lead for WSI and received a nomination for best Financial Services site in 2008. - July 24, 2008 - WSI Internet Consulting
Guitar and Vocal Duo Murray Hockridge and Dave Kilminster Return to BBC Radio Sue Marchant July 29th Show 7.15 pm GMT
Acclaimed guitarist Dave Kilminster, who has played to millions on the world wide stage in the past three years, has partnered with Murray Hockridge, an extraordinary singer whose amazing soulful voice spans three octaves to form a duo which has received worldwide acclaim. Featured at the Cambridge... - July 24, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Ice It by Bebe Z Selects Relations PR & Marketing as Public Relations Agency of Record
Relations PR & Marketing today announced it has been selected as agency of record for Ice It by Bebe Z, Inc., following a competitive agency review. Relations PR & Marketing will launch a pro-active effort to raise the company profile and drive consumer awareness and understanding of the... - July 24, 2008 - Ice It by Bebe Z
Whimsical Organic Artist Keira Boertzel-Smith Launches Licensing Program via Foley Marketing Advisors
Foley Marketing Advisors announced that it will represent popular artist Keira Boertzel-Smith, best known for her colorful simplistic depictions of life in our multi-cultural world. Derived from hand painted cut paper, Keira’s artwork emanates an organic disposition and exudes an all-natural... - July 24, 2008 - Foley Marketing Advisors
From SportsCenter to Economic Stimulus: Former ESPN Staffer
Former ESPN Production Staffer Launches Business to Help Stimulate Economy. - July 24, 2008 - Fireplant Media
PRnine Website Out of Beta, Now Accepting Orders
PRnine to begin distributing $9.99 press releases effective immediately with easy online ordering and wide distribution network. - July 24, 2008 - PRnine Distribution Services
CalAmp Corp.'s New Web Site Goes Live
The Oxnard, CA wireless communications company has released its new web site design with the help of a local web design firm. Using an open source content management system and updated graphic design, CalAmp will now be able to update and add content on their own with greater frequency. - July 24, 2008 - SOHO Prospecting
Ignite Social Media Hires Jeremy Griffin as Senior Copywriter
Jim Tobin, president of Ignite Social Media, announced today the hiring of Jeremy Griffin as Senior Copywriter. Jeremy joined Ignite, the Original Social Media Agency, after working as a freelance blogger and as an assistant instructional designer. “We are excited to have Jeremy on... - July 24, 2008 - Ignite Social Media
First Light Net Launches Fishing.Org in Time for Upcoming AdTech Show in Chicago
First Light Net, a provider of targeted internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports & outdoor industries, has launched Fishing.Org, adding to its network of over 350 outdoors related websites. - July 23, 2008 - First Light Net
Galavanting – Online Women's Travel Magazine Launches
Galavanting, a new online women’s travel magazine, officially launched July 15th to thousands of readers in its first week. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell recruited a diverse and impressive group of women writers to tell their stories of adventures from around the globe for the... - July 23, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Public Availability
Inkubook, the New Online Photo Book Builder, Allows Anyone to Collaborate and Create Drop-Dead Gorgeous Books in Minutes. - July 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Leading Label Manufacturer Serves Up a Green Alternative
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers in the world, OnlineLabels.com, has announced a recycled label material, available in over 140 of the Company’s standard label sizes. Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW), the material is the perfect solution for companies small and large looking for an eco-friendly alternative to labeling their products. - July 23, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Australian Domain Name Market Hots Up
Trading of com.au domain names has only been permitted since June. Already multiple 5 figure sales have shown the AU Domain aftermarket to be pumping. - July 23, 2008 - Netfleet Pty Ltd