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Outskirts Press Announces the Learnin' Tree, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Romance - Suspense Book from Virginia Beach, Va Author Carl Etheridge
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Learnin' Tree by Carl Etheridge, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Romance - Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 11, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Direct Online Marketing™ Earns Qualified Google Advertising Company Designation
Full-service Internet marketing firm, Direct Online Marketing™ designated Qualified Google Advertising Company. - January 10, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
Attorney on a Quest for Higher Meaning Creates Intriguing Fantasy Novel Series "The Soulstealer War"
Announcing the release of The First Mother’s Fire, an epic fantasy novel of magic and metaphysics by new author W.L. Hoffman. It is the first title in “The Soulstealer War” series. Hoffman weaves his tale from the unusual eye of a practical survivalist who cannot resist contemplating the nature of existence and the possibility of true magic. - January 10, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Natalie Perkins Named President and Partner of Clean Design, Inc.
Natalie Perkins joins Clean Design, Inc., a creative agency based in Research Triangle Park, NC, as its new president and partner, effective immediately. Perkins has over 20 years' experience in the agency business, most recently with Blattner Brunner. - January 10, 2008 - Clean Design, Inc.
American Cutting Edge Taps LeadArchitects for Sales and Lead Generation
Industrial Blade Manufacturer Signs On with Brand Building, Lead Generation Firm. - January 10, 2008 - LeadArchitects
Business Leader Media Announces Lew Ebert as Guest Speaker for Business Leaders Breakfast Jan. 15
Business Leader Media, publisher of Business Leader magazine, announces that Lew Ebert, president and CEO of the N.C. Chamber, will be guest speaker at Business Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Capital City Club in Center Plaza Building at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall... - January 10, 2008 - Business Leader Magazine
Channel Intelligence and Bazaarvoice Partner to Strengthen Online Social Media Applications That Drive Sales for Manufacturers
Channel Intelligence and Bazaarvoice today announced a technology partnership aimed at assisting manufacturers in accessing the benefits of customer reviews. Manufacturers as well as retailers will be able to easily implement user-generated review content, both on existing websites and now in SellPath® StoreFront online showcases. - January 10, 2008 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Gruner + Jahr Evolves with eZ Publish
In an interview with Global Partner Manager Bertrand Maugain from eZ Systems, Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG, Europe's largest magazine publisher, described the challenges of moving from traditional print publishing to electronic media distribution and the reasons they chose eZ Publish as their new publishing platform. - January 10, 2008 - eZ Systems
ParkaPatch (TM) Introduce Cost Effective Mobile Marketing with the Company Branded ParkaPatch (TM)
After a successful year distributing ParkaPatch (TM) the ingenious self-cling anti-parking fine device globally, ParkaPatch are now offering branded corporate versions of the ParkaPatch (TM) to companies worldwide for distribution to employees, customers and for branded retail sales. - January 10, 2008 - ParkaPatch
Synergy Marketing Group Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
Local agency expects significant growth in staff, services and revenue in 2008. - January 10, 2008 - Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.
Business Oriented Software Solutions Selects What’s Up Interactive to Develop Online Marketing
Global infrastructure management firm, Business Oriented Software Solutions, Inc. (BOSS) has selected Atlanta-based interactive agency, What’s Up Interactive, to help strategize, develop and execute its internet marketing initiatives. - January 10, 2008 - What's Up Interactive
RankAngel - Free Page Ranking Analysis Service Announced - Available on the Web at www.rankangel.com
RankAngel is a new free online service that helps website owners understand where their website features in the search results delivered by popular search engines in response to specific keywords. This allows them to monitor their rankings quickly and easily - as well as perform comparisons between different search engines. - January 09, 2008 - RankAngel
Fastest-Growing Full-Service Self-Publisher Experiences Phenomenal Growth by Not Making Authors "Do It Themselves"
Outskirts Press, Inc. today announced a dramatic increase in the number of books it published in 2007 over 2006, positioning the company as the fastest-growing, full-service, POD publisher. 1,200 new titles were published by Outskirts Press at www.outskirtspress.com in 2007, an increase of more... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
919 Puts Branding Plan for BioSignia Into Action
919 Marketing Company today announced a string of continued media success in promoting its client, BioSignia, a leading biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park. At the core of 919’s branding efforts is BioSignia’s revolutionary Know Your Number™, the first... - January 09, 2008 - 919 Marketing Company
Getting the Band Back Together
South Shore Ad Club re-launches with networking event at Lantana’s on Feb. 5 - January 09, 2008 - South Shore Ad Club
Outskirts Press Announces His Name Was Donn, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from Conyers, GA Author Evelyn Sweet-Hurd.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published His Name Was Donn: My Brother's Letters from Vietnam by Evelyn Sweet-Hurd, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Nonfiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Traveling at the Speed of God, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Spirituality - New Age Book from Rio Rancho, NM Author Jann Hart
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Traveling at the Speed of God: Uncovering the Light Within by Jann Hart, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Spirituality - New Age category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ohio Based Firm Announces New Public Relations Manager Account Coordinator Brinkman Promoted to New Post
Former Account Coordinator Brinkman Brings Passion, Destination Marketing Experience to New Position. - January 09, 2008 - The Eisen Agency
Frank Frederick Publishes "Love Notes" in New Niche Marketing Podcast
Frank Frederick teaches voice actors how to carve out a niche in his first Voice Over Experts podcast episode. - January 09, 2008 - Voices.com
Valpak Sales Training Receives National Honors
Valpak, one of North America’s leading direct marketers, was presented with a Stevie award at the second annual Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards in Las Vegas on December 6. David Szen, Vice President of Training and Development for Valpak, received the Sales Education Leader of the Year... - January 09, 2008 - Valpak
Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency Provides Pro Bono Work for Cancer Education Organization
Central New Jersey’s Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency has recently announced a pro bono partnership with the American Cancer Educational Services (ACES) to provide branding, web design, promotional materials, and print collateral for the non profit organization. G&W launched a newly... - January 09, 2008 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Onjax LLC is Formed
Lead Theory LLC and Pure Pixel Media LLC, providers of technology solutions for Real Estate and Mortgage industries, has joined together to form Onjax LLC. Onjax will continue to service the Real Estate and Mortgage industries by providing "Web 2.0" business solutions developed in Ajax development protocols. - January 09, 2008 - Onjax LLC
ATV Video – Rocklin Unveils New Full Service Video Production Studio
ATV Video Technologies in Rocklin, CA announces completion of its first full service video production studio. To meet the increasing needs for professional videos, ATV’s has expands its capacity by building out fully equipped production studio. The new studio will meet the needs of its... - January 08, 2008 - ATV Video Center - Rocklin
Radical Computing Unveils Platform for 1-to-1 In-Store Marketing
Radical Computing Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of digital signage products announces the launch of the Adaptive Signage™ platform for developing the next generation of digital signage products. The Adaptive Signage™ platform will serve as the basis for creating unified... - January 08, 2008 - Radical Computing Corp
McKerns Development Announces Blog--Insider Commentary on Strategic Press and PR for Business
McKerns Development, specializing in strategic press and PR, announces their blog hosted on their website. Fresh content--attracting and growing your business by strategically using relevant PR in your marketing mix. The firm’s services include strategic press, PR and business marketing designed to highlight and promote a firm’s business objectives. - January 08, 2008 - McKerns Development
Enlign Business Brokers Inks Deal with 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 agency of record for ENLIGN Business Brokers. Headquartered in Raleigh, ENLIGN provides seller and buyer services,... - January 08, 2008 - MMI
Get Zee Marathi for Maharshtrian Entertainment, News and Movies on WatchIndia.TV
Zee Marathi, the number one channel in India for Maharashtra entertainment is now available on WatchIndia.TV. WatchIndia.TV streams live Indian TV over the internet, so subscribers can watch where they want using just an internet connection and when they want using WatchIndia.TV's library of on demand. Every channel and program is available on demand for up to 14 days after it airs live. - January 07, 2008 - Live Asia TV
The Lightning Spirits, a Book by Craig E. Kodros
The Lightning Spirits by Craig E. Kodros has been published and is now available by most online book sellers. The book reveals the ancient knowledge hidden in the mythology and ceremonial practices of shamanism. - January 07, 2008 - Craig Kodros
Outskirts Press Announces Wind in the Pages, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Pahoa, HI Author Brett Brady
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published wind in the pages: haiku by brett brady, 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... - January 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Barrett Richards Introduces SMS and Proximity Advertising
Northern Colorado Agency Helps Local Business Discover New Media Advertising. - January 07, 2008 - Barrett Richards Advertising, LLC.
Optimal Internet and Prospectvision Team Up
New alliance between recruitment online services provider Optimal Internet and lead generation service company Prospectvision. - January 07, 2008 - prospectvision.net
Tandem Server and DotNetPanel Join Hands to Usher in a New Era of Site Building
While Tandem Server specializes in site content development, DotNetPanel simplifies Windows hosting. - January 07, 2008 - Tandem Server
Market Equations Launches its Market Research Center in Bangalore, India
Market Equations launches its Market Research Knowledge Center in Bangalore, India with a commitment to provide customers the best in terms of talented intellectual resources, high value-low cost pricing advantages and a 24/7 support commitment unmatched by any other in the Industry. Today,... - January 07, 2008 - Market Equations
Sure-Fire Way to Book Club Success in 2008; Bookclub Kit is Easy, Fun, and Insightful
With book clubs being the rage and leisure time at a premium, the release of the BookClub Kit wraps all the necessary elements together in one simple package, along with exclusive features for fun and meaningful book club gatherings. Christian Book Previews, a pioneer in online Christian review... - January 06, 2008 - Christian Book Previews
New Fantasy Novel is Gripping Tale of Good vs. Evil
In the great tradition of blockbuster phenomena like the Harry Potter series comes United We Stand, the sprawling new fantasy novel from Outskirts Press author Jeremy Barandela. Featuring a diverse cast of elves, knights, dragons and more, this richly detailed narrative tells the story of Cedric,... - January 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
IPC Certification Moves Quantum CAD Designers Into PCB Elite
Three PCB designers at specialist electronic design bureau Quantum CAD have been awarded the industry’s top certification, elevating them into an elite world-wide group of designers to achieve CID and CID+ status. Stephen Grant-Davies and Peter Walsh are Certified Interconnect Designers... - January 06, 2008 - Quantum CAD - PCB Design Solutions
Blood-Horse Publications and Pedigree Research Launch TrueNicks
Blood-Horse Publications announces the launch of the TrueNicks sire line affinity system, in conjunction with Pedigree Research, LLC, a pedigree consultancy firm headed by Alan Porter and Byron Rogers. The TrueNicks rating system simplifies nicking analysis in the pedigree of an existing... - January 06, 2008 - Blood-Horse Publications
The Ivins Group Anticipating Huge 2008
Pittsburgh-based promotional marketing firm, The Ivins Group, recently wrapped up a successful 2007 with its regional holiday party at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic City. - January 06, 2008 - The Ivins Group
New Children's Picture Book, Creation's Praise, Provides Inspirational Thirty-One Day Devotional for Children
Creation's Praise, a bright and colorful thirty-one day devotional for young children. Written in poetical form and filled with animals and all creation praising and thanking God. Also included are daily opportunities for adults and children to spend time together praising and thanking God for His tender love and care. Designed, so adults can lovingly introduce their little ones to the great universal symphony of praise to God. - January 05, 2008 - Praise Expressions, Inc.
Online Businesses – Feast or Famine?
A Single Mom, a successful toy inventor, and a former IT programmer become successful Online Marketers and make the Who's Who of Internet Marketing. - January 05, 2008 - Tools for Online Businesses
Three 4-Letter Words to Explode Your Website Marketing Potential
Professionals – coaches, consultants, accountants, and more will discover how 3 simple concepts can jump-start their website marketing. They will learn how these techniques can change visitor responses from, “Nice site” to “How can I become your client?” - January 05, 2008 - Copy Cat Copywriting
Mosnar Communications, Inc Announces Open Enrollment and Classified Offer
Public relations firm starts New Year with an open enrollment announcement and concealed rate offer for new clients. - January 05, 2008 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
NDDC Limited Gets Involved with Medecins Du Monde UK
As a keen supporter of charity work, NDDC has been delighted to team up with Medecins du Monde UK, designing and donating their virtual Corporate Christmas card. NDDC is a London graphic design agency specialised in corporate identity using imagination to develop creative communication tools for business growth. - January 05, 2008 - NDDC
Michael Dugan Launches Direct Response Marketing Consulting Division
Michael Dugan, president of Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc. - www.thrillstreet.com - has launched a consulting division specializing in Direct Response Marketing, infomercials, DRTV, commercials, and integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. His previous campaigns have generated over $750 million dollars in revenue. - January 05, 2008 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.
Eisen Management Group Sponsors 2007 PRSA Blacksmith Awards
Ohio PR, Advertising Firm to Sponsor Annual PRSA Industry Award Ceremony - January 05, 2008 - The Eisen Agency
NETed Announces $1 Million Worth of Grants for Online Colleges & Training Providers
NETed, Inc. CEO Senthil Kumar announces the launch of the NEED 2008 Grant offering up to 50% E-Learning Technology funding for qualified Online Universities, Colleges & Training Providers - January 04, 2008 - Cal University
New Cruise Ship Marketing Program Launches in Portland, Maine
Cruise ship visits in Portland Maine are increasing and a new marketing program to promote the Portland Waterfront Old Port Maine has been started. Restaurants, shops and other merchants in downtown Portland will have a new advertising and promotion opportunity in 2008. - January 04, 2008 - Maine Passport
Cedar 8 Creative Communications Opens in Greater Charlotte NC (Rock Hill, SC) to Fully Service Retail Ad and Printing Clients
Cedar 8 Creative Communications is a full-service marketing communications and graphic design firm that specializes in creating, designing and producing ads, banners, brand id-logos and illustration (both by hand and by computer) for online & print media in addition to “Suburban Guerilla” marketing tactics, cross promotions and co-ventures. Lately, they have been involved in new product roll-out and package design. Check out their website @ cedar8creative.com - January 04, 2008 - Cedar 8 Creative Communications
ATV Video – Rocklin Announces Comprehensive Digital Signage Solution
ATV Video Technologies in Rocklin, CA announces development of a comprehensive Digital Signage solution. This new solution takes a holistic approach and includes marketing strategy consulting, system design, hardware procurement, installation, project management, content development: video... - January 03, 2008 - ATV Video Center - Rocklin
The Masters of the Earth Company: the Developed Innovation is Changing the Face of Internet Marketing
The Masters of the Earth Company announces a revolutionary method for website promotion. - January 03, 2008 - Masters of the Earth