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"Paranoia" by Susan Wingate Places in Writing Competition
Susan Wingate's Free Verse Poem, "Paranoia," wins 2nd place in 2007 Literary Magic Writing Competition. - March 29, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
90octane Recognized as a Bicycle-Friendly Business by BikeDenver
The interactive marketing agency’s staff members are encouraged to cruise into work. - March 29, 2008 - 90octane
Gray 328|MXE Digital Audio Mixer is Unleashed From Renegade Labs
New comprehensive version 3 software offers USB Register Management, Software Upgrade Capabilities, separate electronics chassis provides cleaner installations, with more efficient engineering / maintenance. - March 29, 2008 - Renegade Labs, Inc.
Online Photo Gallery Strengthens Building Service Contractor Community
Aztec Products posts pictures of contractors with their Aztec machines online. - March 29, 2008 - Aztec Products, Inc.
E-Learning Company Adds Live Chat Support as Sellable Extra Benefit
Articulate(R) Uses Provide Support's Software to Sweeten Customer Service Package. - March 29, 2008 - Provide Support, LLC
Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner ZYR Russian Vodka featured for the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival in NorthWestern Florida. - March 28, 2008 - ZYR Russian Vodka
Integrated Marketing Agency, Annodyne, Launches Mobile Marketing – and Leads Brands Into Thin Air
True to form, Annodyne has upgraded its services with the newest marketing technology. They've launched mobile marketing - among the earliest industry leaders - and are once again raising the standard for integrated marketing campaigns. - March 28, 2008 - Annodyne, Inc.
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Taps MMI Associates, Inc.
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 named the public relations agency of record for Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org). Founded in 1998, the... - March 28, 2008 - MMI
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Announces the Launch of a Rebranding Campaign
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation announced today the launching of a re-branding campaign aimed at positioning the foundation on a national scale. The campaign includes a new logo that focuses on the tag line, “Symbol of the Cure®”, an all new website, which launches today, marketing... - March 28, 2008 - A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Garrett CMG Takes A Glimmer of Hope Foundation to New Heights
Garrett CMG today announced the launch of an all new rebranding campaign for Pittsburgh based A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. The rebranding campaign includes an all new logo that reflects their mission and focuses on the tag line "Symbol of the Cure®", an all new website that launched... - March 28, 2008 - Garrett Creative Marketing Group
Major Computer Manufacturer Deploys 1,600 Seats of Event Focus Software
Iontas announced today that a major US based computer manufacturer purchased 1,600 licenses of the company’s innovative Event Focus software. The software gives the company’s contact center greater capabilities and system flexibility so they can deliver higher quality service to... - March 28, 2008 - Iontas, Inc.
Prima Music, a Leading On-Line Retailer for Music Teachers, Acquires One of the Nation’s Largest Music Mail-Order Businesses
Prima Music, an Atlanta, Georgia, based company, announced today that it has acquired Patti Music of Madison, Wisconsin, one of the foremost mail-order companies serving the music needs of piano and organ teachers and performers throughout North America and the world. “I am extremely pleased... - March 28, 2008 - Prima Music
Online Directory for Maids and Commercial Cleaners Innovates Cleaning Industry
Maidsandcleaners.com provides local maids and cleaning companies a free lead generation style website, as well as a means of advertising their business within the maidsandcleaners.com directory. - March 28, 2008 - MaidsandCleaners.com
Madisonville Veteran to Receive Free Adjustable Bed for Military Service and Injuries
Specialist Matthew Bushong of the 82nd Airborne Division named as this week’s winner of a Craftmatic® Adjustable Bed to help him sleep through the night. - March 28, 2008 - Craftmatic
Lisa Manyon of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services Selected as Copywriting Expert for Association of Web Entrepreneurs
"I am honored to have been selected as the Copywriting Expert for the AWE. Organizations like this, the National Association of Women Writers and investing in top-notch mentorship programs are all activities that have helped cement my success. I look forward to supporting the success of others.” - March 28, 2008 - Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC.
Perspective Magazine to Launch New Consumer Version for Owners of Timeshare, Points, Fractional and Private Residence Club Vacation Products
Plans are underway to launch an independent consumer magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership market by the company that already produces the most read independent B2B publication for the same market. - March 27, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Showcased to Sell: the Secret Weapon for Home Sellers in an Uncertain Market
With February 2008 markeing the lowest point for home sales in 20 years, it is more important than ever that home sellers properly position their home for sale. - March 27, 2008 - Rediscovered Rooms
U.S. Boycott of 1980 Olympic Games Detailed in New Book "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games." Vice President Walter Mondale Pens Foreword for Book.
American athletes denied opportunity to compete in boycotted 1980 Olympic Games and the geo-political circumstances surrounding the boycott featured in latest book by identical twin authors Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli. - March 27, 2008 - New Chapter Press
Outskirts Press Announces Social Capital, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Business Communication - General Book from Dublin, OH Author Andrew Chiodo
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Social Capital: How to Get It, How to Use It by Andrew Chiodo, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Business Communication - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Searing Non-Fiction Sets Forth a Blistering Indictment and a Call for the Liberation of Black Women
Black Women Deserve Better is a rallying cry to Black women everywhere who are simply fed up with the status quo of today’s Black men—“men-children” who engage in disrespectful, irresponsible behavior, treating Black women as if they are worthless while also taking advantage... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces You Can Make It!, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspiration & Personal Growth Book from Largo, FL Author Nancy Jean
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published You Can Make It! by Nancy Jean, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Inspiration & Personal Growth category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Whitehead Mystery an Intimate Case of Who’s Who
There’s something strange about the Mitchells. For one thing, they hardly seem as if they’re related. When their neighbor, Pam—a woman who was born suspicious—and her best friend Millie decide to snoop, they discover that Mr. Mitchell may not be who he claims to be. In fact,... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Entrepreneurs, Start Your Businesses: New Book Gives Roadmap for Taking a Venture from Concept to Reality
Finally, potential entrepreneurs have a start-to-finish guide for turning a good business idea into a concrete venture with “Bottom Line Quick Start for Emerging Entrepreneurs,” the new book from authors Marlene S. Lobberecht and Maxine Hammonds-Smith. Everyone knows entrepreneurship... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Latest Book in Outskirts Author’s Series on Spirituality is Most Thrilling to Date
Michael Hecht’s eye-opening series that examines man’s relationship to his creator gets its most exciting entry yet with the introduction of “Is It Him? Volume 3,” just released from Outskirts Press. The book, published this week and now available through the... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A Study on Mrs. Ailing Zhang-DOU KAN Zhang Ailing - In Chinese, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Literary Criticism Book from MT Author Sen Du
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Study on Mrs. Ailing Zhang-DOU KAN Zhang Ailing - In Chinese, w/Brief in English and French: Literary Critique by Sen Du, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Literary Criticism & Collections category is... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces On Monitor, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Thrillers Book from Eugene, or Author Dennis William O'Keefe
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published On Monitor by Dennis William O'Keefe, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fiction/ Thrillers category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - March 27, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Pure Visibility’s Co-Founder Linda Girard Named to "Top 10" Michigan Business Women
Linda Girard, the co-founder of Pure Visibility, Inc., has been named one of the Top 10 Michigan Business Women for 2008 by the Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). NAWBO awarded Girard the Up-and-Coming Award, an award that honors dedication to... - March 27, 2008 - Pure Visibility, Inc.
Limbo Films and R/West Team Up for 2nd Nationally-Syndicated Car Dealership Ad Campaign
Portland-based film company produces six zany ads for client R/West that highlight antics of suave car salesman “Rico” and echo success of “Trunk Monkey.” - March 26, 2008 - Limbo Films
Wendy Coulter Named Impact Women Business Owner
Hummingbird Creative Group (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that its president, Wendy Coulter, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards are presented to recognize the outstanding leadership of the selected women not only in their... - March 26, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
SmartData Launches Customized Small Business Portal for Online Deals
Connect with the Latest Online Bargains and Discounts. - March 26, 2008 - SmartData Technologies, Inc.
90octane Hires Two to Coordinate SEO, PPC and Online Lead Generation Campaigns
Megan Archer and Gloria Dutton join the interactive marketing agency's staff. - March 26, 2008 - 90octane
Non-Profit Organizations Use Hand Addressed Envelopes to Reach Donors
Non-profit fundraisers are using handwritten envelopes to capture donors’ attention and improve direct mail response rates. - March 26, 2008 - Write On Results
Survey Says: Franchisees Say AIA is #1
Franchisee satisfaction evident through Franchise Business Review. - March 26, 2008 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
Jennifer Warriner Web Design's Web Based Email Delivers Desktop Power, Anywhere Convenience
New Release Adds Features to Benefit Business and Home Users. Jennifer Warriner Web Design, announces the release of Web-Based Email 4.0, coupling the benefits of a desktop email program with the convenience of a Web-based platform. Jennifer Warriner Web Design's Web-Based Email Accounts are... - March 26, 2008 - Jennifer Warriner Web Design
Outskirts Press Announces Whispers Of The Mind, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Inman, SC Author Antonio B. Nelson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Whispers Of The Mind: An expression of spontaneous emotions that can take place at any given moment by Antonio B. Nelson, 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... - March 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Writing Letters to Morrison, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Manassas, VA Author Jacqueline Milom
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Writing Letters to Morrison by Jacqueline Milom, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - March 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Make Money with Your Service Department, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Business-Small Business Book from Kissimmee, FL Author Jean-Claude Demont
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Make Money With Your Service Department: An Effective in-depth Management Tool For the Service Director/Manager by Jean-Claude Demont, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Business - Small Business category is... - March 26, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Aspen Industries, Inc. Selects NM Marketing Communications to Handle Integrated Marcom Campaign & Business Development Efforts
Aspen Industries, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of the Master Flame brand of fully-vented gas log fireplace burner systems, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the... - March 25, 2008 - NM Marketing Communications
New Web Site Captures Attention of Earth Friendly Homeowners
Web site brings together people looking for practical earth friendly tips with advertisers who wish to reach those homeowners. Site features "life casting" & visitor participation in every step from raising funds to purchase a home remodeling the the home toward more sustainable living, all the while providing product placement & advertising opportunities for companies. - March 25, 2008 - Progressive Media Partners
Pip Close Marketing Services: Marketing That Means Business
After more than 30 years in the business, seasoned marketing practitioner Pip Close has realised a long held ambition of owning her own consultancy, Pip Close Marketing Services. - March 25, 2008 - Pip Close Marketing Services
New Web Copywriter Blog Discusses New Opportunity in the Evolving Web for Marketers.
The web is morphing and opening up new opportunities for marketers. A new web copywriter blog discusses how marketers can use these current changes to boost sales, which also happens to benefit consumers. - March 24, 2008 - Hans Klein Copywriting
Affiliate Commotion Helps Online Marketers to Improve Sales Through Running Affiliate Programs
Angela Wills launches 'Affiliate Commotion' Program, a weekly lesson series to help online marketers make more money by setting up and managing their own affiliate program. - March 24, 2008 - Internet Profit Planning
Professional Free HTML Emailer Layouts for Email Marketing Campaigns
HTMLemailers.com provides free professional emailer layouts for email campaigns. - March 23, 2008 - HTMLemailers
Marx Layne & Company Named One of Michigan's Best Businesses by CORP! Magazine Readers
Readers of CORP! Magazine - Michigan’s largest business magazine — have named Farmington Hills-based Marx Layne & Company as one of Michigan’s “best” through its “Best of Michigan Business” competition. - March 23, 2008 - Marx Layne & Company
The Art of Home Automation. MHd Creates Designer Home Automation Graphical Interfaces.
Margaret Holden Designs, MHd launches new designer graphical interface for home automation installations. MHd in collaboration with Cinemar Solutions, Inc., has created and recently released an artful alternative to the mainstream look and feel of home automation packages. - March 22, 2008 - Margaret Holden Designs, MHd
PFC World and PFC International Launch New Business Center
PFC World, the marketing wing of PFC International of Lake Charles, LA, opened the first of many marketing centers aimed at Christian Family Marketing. - March 22, 2008 - People for Christ International
IFE Services Ltd Announces Asia Pacific Expansion Plan and Appoints Darrel Chua as EVP Asia Pacific
IFE Services Ltd, a leading Inflight and cruise media services provider, announced their expansion plan in Asia Pacific, with opening of new full-service office in Singapore and appointment of Mr Darrel Chua to Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific. The announcement comes hot on the heel of IFE... - March 22, 2008 - IFE Services
Eisen Management Group Adds Bombay City Restaurant to Client Roster
EMG and Bombay City Restaurant Announce Rebrand, Marketing Initiative. - March 21, 2008 - The Eisen Agency
Mango Moose Campus Marketing
Mango Moose is going back to school. The Toronto-based guerrilla media company plans to tour campuses nationwide, taking with them their wild and fun marketing tricks. Their new On-Campus Network is sure to fire up students with promotions, games, and free giveaways – all between classes of... - March 21, 2008 - Mango Moose Media
Outskirts Press Announces Another Season, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Book from Los Angeles, CA Author Rahbi
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Another Season by Rahbi, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $15.95. Another Season is also available... - March 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.