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CA Design Group Creates Award-Winning Magazine Ads in the UK for AMCC; Recognized with the 2008 Storries V Award for Most Imaginative Storage Advertising Campaign
Christine Arthur (CA) Design Group, a Bay Area-based graphic design agency created the Applied Micro Circuits Corporation’s (AMCC) “Expand Your Horizons” SAS RAID campaign which received UK-based Storage Magazine’s 2008 Storries V Award for the Most Imaginative Storage... - June 30, 2008 - Christine Arthur (CA) Design Group
NSHMBA Puerto Rico Hosts Q2PR Media Training Workshop
JM De Jesus of Quadrant Two PR Presents Successful Media Interview. Techniques for Professionals Workshop to the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Puerto Rico chapter on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Colegio de Abogados in San Juan. - June 30, 2008 - Quadrant Two PR
Small Business Owners Fear Cold Calling
With over 2,300 telemarketing firms in North America, clearly cold calling is still one of the most effective ways to build business quickly. However, if there’s anything that small business owners fear more than public speaking, it just might be cold calling. Andrea J. Stenberg, TheBabyBoomerEntrepreneur.com is helping small business owners overcome their fear with a free cold calling teleseminar. - June 30, 2008 - Andrea J. Stenberg, author of The Baby Boomer Entrepreneur
FLwebmaster.com Makes Text Messaging Easier
Thumbs Everywhere Breathe a Sigh of Relief. - June 30, 2008 - FirstLogic Corporation
The PIO, Pico Improvement Organization Hires Major Westside PR firm, Peakprgroup
The PIO, Pico Improvement Organization has hired major PR firm Peakprgroup to spread the awareness of Pico Blvd., and all it has to offer. Peakprgroup is familiar with zip codes as clients, they are the successful PR firm behind Santa Monica's trendy Montana Avenue. - June 29, 2008 - peakPRgroup
Visit Laura Hooper Calligraphy’s Newly Designed Website
Visit www.lhcalligraphy.com to view the new look and added features. For all those beautiful brides and chic event planners, Laura Hooper Calligraphy is excited to launch a newly designed website. - June 29, 2008 - Laura Hooper's Calligraphy
Authors Use Freedom of Choice to Gain iUniverse Sizzling Summer Savings
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, allows authors the freedom to choose their own deal during the “Sizzling Summer Savings“ celebration. Now authors can choose between two different deals. Either: · Save $200 when... - June 29, 2008 - iUniverse
The Duplicate Content Debate
Article Marketer Dispels Myths Surrounding Duplicate Content. - June 29, 2008 - Article Marketer
Sales Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: the Real Secret to Prospering During a Recession
In an effort to help business owners, entrepreneurs and sales professionals open doors to new sales opportunities, Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling, is launching the Cold Calling Tips Podcast. - June 29, 2008 - Wendy Weiss
MediaBids’ Per-Inquiry Print Advertising Program Provides Newspapers & Magazines with National Advertisers
MediaBids.com, the Newspaper and Magazine Advertising Marketplace, announced today that its revolutionary response-based print advertising program continues to grow by offering a non-conventional revenue source to newspapers and magazines during these difficult times for the print industry. - June 28, 2008 - Mediabids Inc.
Kimberly Timmons Interiors is Recognized Nationally and Locally for Award Winning Designs
Kimberly Timmons Interiors received awards at The Nationals - 2008, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards - 2008, and The ASID 10th Annual Interior Design Awards. - June 28, 2008 - Kimberly Timmons Interiors, LLC
New Account Coordinator Joins Quango
Quango stays fresh with the hiring of new Account Coordinator, Andrea Roberts. - June 28, 2008 - Quango Incorporated
Kingdom Holding Company Signs Contract with Texas Woman for VVIP Aircraft
MAV Aircraft Services, Inc is proud to announce the contractual alliance with Kingdom Holdings to create per specification the recertification and completion of their newly acquired Airbus 321 to that of a VVIP aircraft. The aircraft has already been delivered to MAV’s Fort Worth facility. The contract was finalized and signed by His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and MAV President Tohnni Jones in Sharm El Sheik Egypt. - June 27, 2008 - MAV Aircraft Services, Inc
Innovation in Media Asset Management with full Adobe Flex and AIR client dutchsoftware.com releases elvis 1.0
dutchsoftware.com, known for developing innovative software solutions for the media industry releases their all new platform for media content management, elvis. - June 27, 2008 - Dutchsoftware.com
International Jewelers Frey-Wille Signs on with Powerhouse PR firm Peakprgroup, in Santa Monica
International jewelry company Frey-Wille (www.Frey-Wille.com) have changed PR firms and joined the ranks of Santa Monica PR Firm, Peakprgroup (www.peakprgroup.com). Frey-Wille currently have 63 stores and are expanding. The successful Peakprgroup is owned by Christine Peake. Clients currently include Montana Ave (150 stores & businesses) and Pico Blvd., critically acclaimed artist Roni Stretch, popular children's Author Audrey Lavin, Emmy winning stylist Brenda Cooper, Hope Wine etc. - June 27, 2008 - peakPRgroup
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Las Vegas Adds Spanish Division
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate adds Spanish Division to their successful Las Vegas Real Estate business. - June 27, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
DOmedia Appoints Jeff R. Lamb as President
DOmedia (www.domedia.com), an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of out-of-home and alternative advertising media, announced the appointment of Jeff R. Lamb as its president. In this role, Lamb will be responsible for the overall management of the DOmedia business, providing strategic... - June 27, 2008 - DOmedia
Edelsbacher Design Group Opened Online Store for the Discovery Channel's® Crabwizard
Crabwizard.com is the official website for the F/V Wizard and Captain Keith Colburn, from The Deadliest Catch, presented by Discovery Channel‚ and is proud to announce the opening of their online store. Edelsbacher Design Group (EDG), a Sarasota Web Design agency, designed... - June 27, 2008 - Edelsbacher Design Group
Northern Kentucky Electric Service Unveils New Branding
NKES Announces New Look, Website and Adds Green Program to Service Offerings. - June 27, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
McKinley Marketing Partners Promotes from Within to Create Senior Leadership Team
Employees Are Promoted Within To Increase Business Development, Enhance Client Services, and Augment Daily Operations. - June 27, 2008 - McKinley Marketing Partners
Creative Director of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Named to Durham Public Schools Parent Advocacy Board
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Juli LaDue, creative director for the firm, has been named to the Durham Public Schools Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Parent Advocacy... - June 27, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
QSR Magazine Names Top Restaurant Technologies
Bi-annual awards program honors quick-service and fast-casual concepts and suppliers that are using technology to improve operations and business practices. - June 26, 2008 - QSR Magazine
BigBuzz Hits the Charts - Most Dependable Web Designers in Northeast - Entrepreneur Magazine
BigBuzz Communications, has placed in the selection as one of The Most Dependable™ Web Design Firms in the Northeast for 2008. - June 26, 2008 - BigBuzz Communications
The Bosworth Group Named Ad Agency for Briggs Industries
The Bosworth Group, an integrated marketing agency and counsel, based in Charleston, SC has recently been named agency for Briggs Industries, Inc. The Bosworth Group will be providing many of their service capabilities to Briggs Industries. - June 26, 2008 - The Bosworth Group
Perfect Pitch Public Relations Launches Subscription-Based Program for Small Businesses
In response to a growing need in the marketplace for affordable public relations services, Perfect Pitch launches a subscription-based public relations program starting at $29.99 per month. - June 26, 2008 - Perfect Pitch Public Relations
Outskirts Press Announces Human Biotagonists, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from Distrito Federal Author Alejandro Cuevas-Sosa
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Human Biotagonists: Bioenergemal Communication BELC by Alejandro Cuevas-Sosa, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Nonfiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - June 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Printduction.com, an Emerging West Coast Off-Set Printing and Postcard Marketing Company Moves to New Facility and Adds Key Services to Their Growing Customer Base
Printduction.com has moved to a larger facility that will now accommodate a face to face customer service option to their online functionality. - June 26, 2008 - Printduction.com
Outskirts Press Announces the Legacy of the Chosen One, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Metaphysics Book from Rockaway, NJ Author Ray Brennan & Masomeh Fritz
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Legacy of the Chosen One by Ray Brennan & Masomeh Fritz, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Metaphysics category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - June 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Become Unstoppable, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self Help/Personal Growth Book from Mill Creek, WA Author Lee Witt
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Become Unstoppable: Take a Different Stance in Life to Stand Up, Stand Out, and Deliver Your Best by Lee Witt, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Self Help/P ersonal Growth category is available worldwide on book... - June 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Murder in the Backstretch, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Mystery & Detective Fiction Book from Glen Cove, NY Author Stuart Held
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Murder In The Backstretch: The Underbelly of the Horseracing Business by Stuart Held, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Mystery & Detective Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - June 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gallant Partners Deploys www.NYlimo4Me.com - a Luxury and Executive Transportation Company based in NYC
Gallant Partners is a New York City based Custom Web & Software Development company, SEO and SEM (internet promotion and marketing), and application development for businesses, deployed its latest static site: www.NyLimo4Me.com. - June 26, 2008 - Gallant Partners
Outskirts Press Announces Guided Imagery and Beyond, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Health & Healing - General Book from San Mateo, CA Author Terry Reed and Susan Ezra
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Guided Imagery and Beyond: Stories of Healing and Transformation by Terry Reed and Susan Ezra, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Health & Healing - General category is available worldwide on book retailer... - June 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Maine-Based Search Engine Marketing Firm Signs New SEO Training Client
WCSH Channel 6 in Portland, Maine will partake in an In-house SEO training program provided by CreativeMind Search Marketing. - June 26, 2008 - CreativeMind Search Marketing
theMechanism and Redd Creations Form Partnership to Offer Creative Sound Design and Production
theMechanism, a multi-disciplinary design agency with offices in New York, London and Durban, South Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Redd Creations, a London-based music and sound design production studio that provides studio recording and composition for emerging bands, individual... - June 26, 2008 - theMechanism NY
MMI Associates Named Top 100 By Business Leader
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named one of North Carolina’s Top 100 Small Businesses by Business Leader Magazine. The firm will be featured in the magazine’s June... - June 26, 2008 - MMI
New Occupation in Hot Demand: Virtual Buzz Assistants
Virtual Buzz Assistant is a growing occupation field that is helping people work virtually and provide important targeted services to busy professionals. - June 25, 2008 - Buzzoodle
6/24/08: MediaWhiz Enhances LeadROI™ Lead Management System with JetDial®
The integration of leading web-based dialing technology increases sales productivity. MediaWhiz (http://www.mediawhiz.com), a leading results-driven online advertising company strengthened its Lead Management System, LeadROI™, by implementing JetDial®, a powerful web-based dialing... - June 25, 2008 - MediaWhiz
Channel Intelligence, Inc. to Create 420 Osceola County Jobs
Commerce data interchange company to expand headquarters in Celebration, Fla. - June 25, 2008 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Velocity Studio Taps Reardon Smith Whittaker for Lead Generation Assistance
Partnership Marks Expanded Canadian Client Base for Cincinnati-Based RSW. - June 25, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
WT Cox Subscriptions Acquires Journal Finder™ from The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Announcing WT Cox Subscriptions acquiring Journal Finder from The University of North Carolina Greensboro. - June 24, 2008 - WT Cox Subscriptions
New Product Helps Online Merchants Boost Sales
CyberSiteSearch.com provides a unique, continually reinforcing process for online business improvement. - June 24, 2008 - Reinhart Technologies Inc.
ASD Cash Generator Offers Free Advertising for Online Marketers.
ASD Cash Generator is a global online advertising company that offers Free Advertising and pays it's members to view other ads. It's good for advertisers and good for members alike. One way to get hundreds of people to view your ads daily is by joining ASD Cash Generator. ASD Ad Cash Generator was developed to fill the gap in today's home based business arena, allowing everyone to earn an income. - June 24, 2008 - Scott OBrien
Massive Impressions Sets New Standard as Alternative to Traditional Agency Model
Independent Agency launches as an alternative to underperforming traditional ad agencies, offering performance based media buying and planning and specializing in online advertising and b2b marketing. - June 24, 2008 - Massive Impressions
M3NetworX, Inc. - Proof is in the Pudding..... Mobile, Marketing & Media Tastes Great
M3NetworX® (M3), the leading Mobile & Media marketing firm, highlights the accountability of incentive based marketing in this one of many unique executions for consumer engagement with precise tracking and reporting to quantify the results. - June 24, 2008 - M3NetworX, Inc.
Dan Gargano Announces PR Database Release
Dan Gargano, a well known NYC web developer and marketing guru, made an appearance at Eden Nightclub Last Week for a "White Party" which was organized by Roland Peralta. The event was a unique buisness opportunity for professionals to mingle and discuss business. During the event, Gargano... - June 24, 2008 - Dan Gargano, LLC.
StreamSend Weekly Email Delivarability Webinar Available to All Email Marketers
Email deliverability involves practices that improve the percentage of permission-based email communications successfully reaching their destination. Part of this process includes techniques to better manage lists for minimal bounce/complaint rates and reduce the possibility of blocking by ISPs, spam filters and commercial blacklists. - June 23, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter Features an iUniverse Author in June
iUniverse title, The Court-Martial of Charlie Newell, by Gerard Shirar, was listed among the Kirkus Discoveries best reviews of June. iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, has consistently published titles the Kirkus Discoveries... - June 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Free Gas Cards - Relief at Last from LA's Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Free gas cards for spa visits in this tough economy being offered by Los Angeles' Le Petite Retreat day spa. - June 23, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Nationally Recognized Print Firm Opens New Production Facility
Duplicates INK, a South Eastern print and communications firm has relocated to a brand new production facility in Conway SC. New offset equipment, services and capabilities will be added in an effort to offer clients more affordable alternatives for their printing needs. - June 23, 2008 - Duplicates Ink marketSMART