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MMI Associates, Inc. Wins 2007 Gold MarCom Creative Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received a 2007 Gold MarCom Creative Award for its entry, “Crisis Communication Education Materials.” MarCom Creative Awards is an... - December 27, 2007 - MMI
Outskirts Press Announces How to Study the Bible, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious - Biblical Book from San Antonio, TX Author John Evans
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Study the Bible: A Discussion and Workbook in 12 Lessons by John Evans, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Religious - Biblical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - December 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Blue Moon, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry/ General Book from Readhead NSW, 00 Author Alex Jankowski
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Blue moon by Alex Jankowski, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Poetry/ General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $9.95. - December 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
VisionPoint Marketing Redesigns and Develops Web Site for Alternate Access
Diane Kuehn, president and chief executive officer of VisionPoint Marketing, (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that the firm has redesigned the Web site of Alternate Access, a leading provider of intelligent business phone systems to small business and branch office clients nationwide. - December 26, 2007 - VisionPoint Marketing
Outskirts Author’s New Novel: Amid Strange New Lands, One Man Finds Home is Where He Makes It
In the great tradition of Huckleberry Finn, Outskirts Press author D.D. Uller’s new Joseph is a meditation on the transformative power of travel—a stirring, coming-of-age tale that challenges readers to consider just how far they’d go in staying true to their beliefs. Set in the... - December 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Novel Investigates Murder Among Hollywood’s Top Ranks
Kelly Moran is Hollywood’s most glamorous and in-demand movie star, until her body is found with her skull crushed up in her grand bedroom high in the hills of Bel Air. Vietnam War veteran, Hart St. James, wakes up next to her. His outrage drives him to track down the killer with or without... - December 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ablewise.com Introduces Vertical Specialists (Partners)
Ablewise.com introduces VS to provide extra exposure and increased revenue. - December 26, 2007 - Ablewise Pte Ltd
New Novel Has Mental Health Care on the Ropes
A failed mental health care system is the backdrop for one man’s chilling story of accusation and redemption in Robert Paul Blumenstein’s new novel Snapping the String, the second book in The Ascension Trilogy, just published by Outskirts Press. Young Peyton Costello discovers his... - December 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Illuminati Code
Ed Russo aims to satisfy Golden Illuminated Publications with print-on-demand availability of The Illuminati Code at Lulu.com. Ed Russo promotes a self-improvement method through a fiction novel as the main character is on a spiritual journey on his search for the truth about the Illuminati. Meanwhile he faces obstacles as the Illuminati is up against a rival. - December 25, 2007 - Illuminated Publications
Outskirts Press Announces The Altar Boy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry/ Anthologies Book from Camp Hill, Pa Author Horace R. Busch, Jr.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Altar Boy: An Anthology of poetry and writings by a Catholic and former altar boy by Horace R. Busch, Jr., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Poetry/ Anthologies category is available worldwide on book... - December 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
SherpaHost.com Offers Affordable Permission-Based Email Marketing Service
SherpaHost Makes Targeted Email Marketing Easy as 1-2-3 - December 25, 2007 - SherpaHost.com
Outskirts Press Announces White-Metal Murders, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Murder - General Book from Denver, CO Author J. Bruce Monson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published White-Metal Murders by J. Bruce Monson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Murder - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - December 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
audio'connell Voice Talent featured in 2007 Video Game of the Year
Professional Voice Over Talent Peter O'Connell Featured in 2007 Video Game of The Year - December 23, 2007 - audio'connell Voice Over Talent
"Make Anything Work" Website Captures Top 220,000 Spot on Alexa.com Ranking
Vancouver-based training company Make Anything Work launches new corporate website and quickly gets ranked in the top 220,000 global website according to the preeminent web ranking company, Alexa.com. - December 22, 2007 - Make Anything Work
Email Coaching Program Helps Online Marketers to Create More Profits in 2008
Owner of Internet Profit Planning, Angela Wills, announces email coaching program to help small business owners set themselves up for new year's profits. - December 22, 2007 - Internet Profit Planning
Global B2B Customer Reach on www.AttractiveCities.com
New B2B Internet advertising media will let businesses showcase themselves to a global B2B target customer audience. - December 22, 2007 - AsiaBIZ Strategy Pte Ltd
New Book Parodies Hollywood Bad Girls
Who is Summer Fox and why is she saying all those things about Hollywood "bad girls?" "Hollywood, by definition, is a lie," or so says "It Girl" wanna-be Alyssa Glenellen in "Exposure," novelist Summer Fox's steamy new send-up of Hollywood celebrity, tabloid... - December 21, 2007 - D L Foster Press
Outskirts Press Announces Beginning, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Denver, CO Author Jerry Tiff
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Beginning by Jerry Tiff, 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 $8.95. The... - December 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces New Business Beginners' Guide, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Business - Small Business Book from Hamilton, NJ Author Lamin Tombekai Kamara
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published New Business Beginners' Guide: Tools for a New Business by Lamin Tombekai Kamara, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Business - Small Business category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - December 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Swimming in Sneakers, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Piti Author P. A. Bennett
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Swimming In Sneakers by P. A. Bennett, 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 $13. - December 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Seventh Psalm, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Action & Adventure Book from Destrehan, LA Author Jonathan Bruce
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Seventh Psalm by Jonathan Bruce, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Action & Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - December 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Why Didn't You Have to Go to Vietnam, Daddy?, the Latest Highly-Anticipated War Book from Arlington, TX Author Steve Wilken
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Why Didn't You Have To Go To Vietnam, Daddy?: Once Upon A Time In A Dream by Steve Wilken, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the War category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - December 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
90octane Lends a Hand at the Denver Santa Claus Shop
The interactive marketing agency staff is happy to serve the needy during holiday season. - December 21, 2007 - 90octane
Stock Photography for $0.99: Photographers Outraged
ShutterPoint.com slashes prices to $0.99 for web resolution images, causing angry remarks from some photographers. - December 20, 2007 - ShutterPoint.com
Barrett Richards Ad Agency Opens Doors January 2, 2008
First Local Generation-X Owned Advertising Agency Specializes in Traditional and New Media. - December 20, 2007 - Barrett Richards Advertising, LLC.
FL Advertising Agency CAP Sends Electronic Greeting Card Loaded with Holiday Tunes
CAP (formally CAP Creative), has gone "green" and sent electronic holiday greeting cards to all their clients, family and friends. The card ultimately opens to a jukebox filled with more than 200 Christmas and Hanukkah songs. - December 20, 2007 - CAP Creative
Outskirts Press Announces Discovering Joy for the Journey, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspirational & Religious Book from Pasadena, CA Author Julie Alexander
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Discovering Joy for the Journey: Inspiration for the Awakening Heart by Julie Alexander, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Inspirational & Religious category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - December 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Power Prevails, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Essays Book from Pflugerville, TX Author Brad Castro
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Power Prevails: A Self-Transformation Manifesto by Brad Castro, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Essays category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Fire Your Financial Planner!, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Finance Book from Murfreesboro, TN Author Ron Firmin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Fire Your Financial Planner!: Who to Fire, Who to Hire—and Why by Ron Firmin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Finance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Finally, New Book Offers Practical Suggestions to Improve Any Love Relationship
Relationships built on nurturing, honest and intimate unions don’t have to exist only in fairytale-land, according to the authors of an important new book just published by Outskirts Press. Love Without Lies: How to Build and Keep a High-Trust Relationship, by relationship experts Marty... - December 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
90octane Selected as Interactive Marketing Agency for Symetix Lead Generation Program
The Denver-based interactive marketing agency 90octane will craft a campaign for Symetix with online push media and PPC ads pointed to a landing page. - December 20, 2007 - 90octane
SoftVu Wins Multiple Silver Davey Awards in International Competition
Two Silver Awards from the Davey Awards, sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, were received by SoftVu in October. This is the second year in a row the marketing automation company has received recognition in the Davey’s. The recent awards honored rich media... - December 20, 2007 - SoftVU
Once More Into a Security Breach for Remote Sellers
The fallout from the UK government's recent security lapses may have serious ramifications for distance sellers and the direct marketing industry, reports Catalogue/e-business magazine. - December 20, 2007 - Catalogue/e-business
WebLoyalty CEO Named to Silicon Alley Insider’s Annual Top 100 List
WebLoyalty, a leading provider of online, technology-based marketing services, today announced that the company’s co-founder and CEO Rick Fernandes was selected as one of the 2007 Silicon Alley 100, the publication’s annual list of the most influential people in New York’s digital business community. Fernandes was chosen from among hundreds of nominations. - December 19, 2007 - Web Loyalty
Greener, Kinder, Cheaper: e-Cards from Eggbox Capture the Christmas Spirit
Sussex online marketing specialists Eggbox are helping firms to save money, be greener and donate to charity with their bespoke Christmas e-card service. - December 19, 2007 - Eggbox Marketing Ltd
90octane Hires Mackenzie Ross as Marketing Coordinator
The Denver-based interactive marketing agency continues to add staff. - December 19, 2007 - 90octane
Outskirts Press Announces in Your Hand, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Nederland, CO Author Lee Connelly
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published In Your Hand: Living, Moving and Having Our Being In God by Lee Connelly, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - December 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Choosing the Color, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Monroe, GA Author Meri Lee K. Testa
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Choosing The Color by Meri Lee K. Testa, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - December 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces This is What Love Looks Like, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious Romance/Contemporary Book from GA Author Lashander Spencer-McQueen
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published This Is What Love Looks Like by LaShander Spencer-McQueen, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Religious - Romance/Contemporary category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - December 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Leading Retailer Peach Direct Announces Partnership with the House of Taylor Jewelry Inc.
"Peach Direct," one of the nation's leading direct marketers, has partnered with prestigious jewelry company House of Taylor Jewelry to sell the The Kathy Ireland Jewelry® brand. Many different luxurious jewelry items are being offered, with special no-interest financing for six... - December 19, 2007 - Peachdirect
Call for Entries Announced for 14th Annual Summit Creative Awards
The marketing industry's prestigious award for small & mid-size agencies once again seeks to honor the most creative works found worldwide. – Deadline - January 28, 2008. - December 19, 2007 - Summit International Awards
Bruce A. Berman Named President/CEO of the National HealthCare Alliance
There are some things in life worth looking into and Bruce Berman Marketing Group, Inc is one of them. Berman, a self made millionaire, is the owner of Berman Marketing Group Inc and the new CEO of National HealthCare Alliance, Inc. - December 18, 2007 - Bruce A. Berman
Creative Brand Communications Becomes Public Relations Agency of Record for the Oregon Bankers Association
Creative Brand Communications, Inc. (CBC), a full-service brand development and communications agency for forward-thinking financial institutions, today announced that it is officially the public relations agency of record for the Oregon Bankers Association (OBA). “We’re honored to... - December 18, 2007 - Creative Brand Communications
Firm Releases Internet Marketing Resolutions for Web Site Owners
Firm Releases List of Resolutions for Small Businesses to Increase 2008 Website Traffic - December 18, 2007 - RealWebMarketing.net
A Rapturous Read: Outskirts Author’s New Novel Takes Readers to Earth’s Last Days
The latest entry into the blockbuster field of Christian apocalyptic fiction is Outskirts Press author Ralph D. Nybakken’s new Damien The Man, Son of Perdition, which provides one of the most chillingly imagined futures yet in the realm of this burgeoning genre. In this fast-paced religious... - December 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
"Celebrity Apprentice" Cast Members Gene Simmons, Stephen Baldwin and Carol Alt Have All Been Interviewed by PR.com’s Allison Kugel; Interviews Can be Read at PR.com
Fans of "The Apprentice" who are looking forward to tuning in to its latest installment, "Celebrity Apprentice," can get a head start in learning more about three "Celebrity Apprentice" cast members by going to www.pr.com/articles and reading their interviews. - December 17, 2007 - PR.com
Dental Marketing Resolutions: Dentists Vow to Make It Big in the New Year
When The Wealthy Dentist asked dentists about their New Year's resolutions for 2008, most pointed to acquiring new patients and expanding their dental practice marketing efforts. Much like other people, dentists also cited goals such as improving their health and spending more time with their families. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
How Strategic Information Delivery Can Secure the Homeland and Drive Your Business – Timely New Book from Homeland Security IT Expert
In today’s computer-driven world, it’s not how much data one generates that counts. It’s the ability to take that raw data and give shape to it, so the information—even if it comes from multiple sources—can be applied successfully to meet a need or solve a problem. - December 17, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
An Adoption Story to Capture the Heart
Meri Richardson’s poignant debut book My Soul’s Desire fearlessly exposes the realities of the adoption experience. Richardson’s work is a must read for parents considering adoption, or for those in the midst of the experience. Richardson’s work provides access to distinct... - December 17, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Property Managers in Indiana and Michigan Find Additional Marketing Opportunities in New Publication
ForRent.com-The Magazine™ offers a Print and Internet solution for apartment industry professionals in the North Central/Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan - December 17, 2007 - For Rent Media Solutions