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Gloria Lesher Elected President of Clayton Toastmasters Club
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Gloria Lesher, senior writer, has been elected president of the C.A.T. Toastmasters Club in Clayton, N.C., District 37, Toastmasters International. Lesher will serve as the... - August 23, 2007 - MMI
Utopolis Cinema a Hotspot Ahead in Technology
Utopolis cinema asks Alterwave to sustain release of Shrek The Third with bluetooth communication - August 23, 2007 - Alterwave
Fish-Eyes for MasterCard and Alterwave
During their sponsorship of the “La Terrasse de l’Hippodrome de Boitsfort” evenings, MasterCard asked Alterwave, specialist in Bluetooth Mobile Marketing, to organize and to sustain a dynamic compete. - August 23, 2007 - Alterwave
Big Bark Advertising Unleashes New Agency in Dallas
Big Bark Advertising, a full service strategic and creative services marketing firm, has opened its doors in Dallas Texas. The agency offers a comprehensive list of traditional services including account service, creative and media. Mike Maccioli, a veteran of the Dallas ad community who has worked... - August 23, 2007 - Big Bark Advertising
Turbo Photo Celebrates 5 Years in Business
Turbo Photo (www.turbophoto.com) celebrates 5 years in business and plans to offer free web stock photos for the month of September. Designers may stay informed of Turbo Photo news and free stock photos by subscribing to the email newsletter. - August 23, 2007 - Turbo Photo
Religious Doctrine – Crafty, Insidiously Constructed Dogma
Just released from Dandelion Books www.dandlelionbooks.net is Ric Mason’s “powerful observations of a human layman”: Transcend your Religion & Embrace Your Spirituality. - August 22, 2007 - Dandelion Books, LLC
Just Released Proof/Approval System for Creative Agencies, Design Firms and Print Houses
Overcome the common barriers and miscommunication possible in using paper or hard-copy proofs and trying to keep truck of all of that via email or old-fashioned fax proofing solutions. Most users found it painstaking, if not impossible, to utilize these applications into a useful solution to meet their business needs. - August 22, 2007 - Art Version
Outskirts Press Announces on Bits and Pieces, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Bible - General Book from Staten Island, NY Author Fr. Mark Alba Escobar, CS
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published On Bits and Pieces: Along with Crooked Lines by Fr. Mark Alba Escobar, CS, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Bible - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - August 22, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BJAC Adds New Project Manager
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, pa, one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Aggie Crews, LEED AP, has joined the firm as project manager. In this position, Crews will work with clients and staff to manage and facilitate higher education and... - August 22, 2007 - BJAC
An Exciting and Illuminating New Book on What Christianity Ought to be, with Sound Teachings for Serious-Minded, Victory-Seeking, Heaven-Bound Believers
Just when you’d think that all of the major mysteries of the Bible have been revealed, along comes a book that serves as a powerful revelation on what Christianity is all about. Christianity: The Tomb of Life will help you improve your walk with God and teach you how to become the person you... - August 22, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Christian Professional Network Going Strong
The Christian Professional Network has been going strong since April 3, 2007. It was formed to reach the hearts of business people and community leaders with relevant leadership training; to connect business owners and professionals for leadership support, encouragement, education and mentoring; and to help promote businesses in the community by giving them an avenue to speak to their peers about their business, their faith and other topics of interest. - August 22, 2007 - Christian Professional Network
New Book Revives "The Lost Art of the Handshake"
In today’s world of virtual offices, online meetings, email marketing and Internet selling, business people may be losing their ability to reach out and touch someone – literally. In a new book, Top Dog Sales Secrets, Michael Dalton Johnson shows readers how to master the fine art of the handshake. - August 22, 2007 - SalesDog.com
CIPA Western New York IPA, Inc. Selects New Technology Partner, Algonquin Studios
CIPA Western New York IPA, Inc. (CIPA) has selected Algonquin Studios as its new web technology partner. Algonquin Studios will work collaboratively with CIPA to design and develop a new web site using QuantumCMS, Algonquin’s content management system. CIPA’s web site will contain... - August 22, 2007 - Algonquin Studios, Inc
Fuzz Productions Launches The Maia Group, Inc.
Fuzz Productions is pleased to announce the launch of a new website for The Maia Group at www.themaiagroup.com. Fuzz Productions created a new website for The Maia Group, in order to solidify their online presence. Using Flash technology Fuzz Productions created a minimalist site that effectively... - August 22, 2007 - Fuzz Productions
Unique Author Releases "Beastly Son" & "The Wolf Whisperer" After Receiving Rave Reviews from the Masses as Reports of Bad Dog Treatment, Maulings & Future of Wolves Echo
Gold Valley Publications has released Gerard J. Washburn's first allegorical books to Booksurge Publishing Co./Amazon.com for worldwide distribution. Beastly Son: 1000 review (special edition) copies were distributed; Beastly Son has been heralded Great by neurological patients, dog/animal lovers... - August 21, 2007 - Gold Valley Publication
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the State of Florida (Palm Bach County)
Kids At Heart Photography plants its first franchise flag in the state of Florida. Kids At Heart Photography now has franchisees that service the youth photography industry in PA, NJ, DC, VA, MD, CA and FL. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - August 21, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
"Twilight’s Angel" Challenges Societal Ethics and Shows How the Purity of a Child’s Spirit Can Bring Out the Best in Each of Us
The line between good and evil is often hard to distinguish. What one sees is what one knows, but what one knows can be vague or forgotten as time takes its toll on the senses. For Ben, time has been cruel. He’s seen the worst of humanity and has accepted its pain. Fighting the mutiny, Ben... - August 21, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Business Mogul Bill Farley Introduces Zrii™, a New Super Tonic Wholeheartedly Endorsed by The Chopra Center for Wellbeing™ and Marketed by The Pinnacle Group
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing gave Bill Farley the idea to use this ancient secret in Mr. Farley’s new Zrii super tonic. - August 20, 2007 - The Pinnacle Group
Free Video Classified Site Becomes First to Surpass 100 Million in Ad Listings
Spynbuy.com, which operates one of the world’s original online video classified websites, surpassed 100 Million in total classified ad offerings. The company operates an online community where members join for free to post videos of items for sale with options to link them into online auctions like ebay. The starting list price for all video ads combined surpassed 100 million dollars on August 18th, 2007, making it the first website of its kind to do so. - August 20, 2007 - Spynbuy.com
Clench Media Launches New Blog Site
Clench Media launches new blog site today that will increase its demographic reach. - August 20, 2007 - Clench Media
Free Marketing Ideas Available for Small Businesses
Small businesses in the continental U.S. may receive a free marketing idea by filling out a website form at www.themarketingspot.com. There is no cost or obligation for the free idea. The advice will be used as material for The Idea Spot Blog. - August 20, 2007 - The Marketing Spot
A New Company Specializes in Web Analytics and Internet Marketing Consulting Services
Analytics Marketing Inc (www.Analytics-Marketing.com) is formed with a mission to help small to medium size companies utilize their potential of using the internet as a critical component of their Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Today, companies are faced with challenges of how to... - August 20, 2007 - Analytics-Marketing, Inc
Outskirts Press Announces: Throw Off the Shackles of Mental Limitation and Join Authors Janice Harris and John Jones on the Journey
There is no such thing as separateness. All are contained in the One! Ponder the difference between illusion and truth in The Journey, a spiritual, new age, metaphysical science-fiction story that escorts the soul beyond orthodox teachings and limitations to the hidden secrets of the Universe, all... - August 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Transdimensional Romance Leads to True Love in the Real World
In "Affair With an Angel," Linda Arkle shares how her spirit guide and fantasy lover led her to the real love of her life and the man destined to be her husband. Have you ever wished your fantasy lover was real? Did you ever feel that some of the thoughts in your head weren’t... - August 20, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Global Vision Partners with French Reseller SoluTechnic in Response to High European Demand
Global Vision Inc. has signed an agreement with SoluTechnic to be the exclusive reseller of its artwork and text verification products in France. - August 19, 2007 - Global Vision
Old West Story Finds Man of Conscience on the Wrong Side of the Law
"The Missouri Riders" is a tale of desperation and redemption that could only have been played out in the Old West. The year is 1894, and John Dee and his mother receive a letter from the bank threatening foreclosure on their land. The young man knows the payments have been made but... - August 19, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Lancer Media, Inc. Talks Reputation Management with ComputerWorldCanada
Lancer Media, Inc. was recently interviewed by ComputerWorld Canada to discuss reputation management. Reputation management has become a hot topic of late but Lancer Media has been ahead of the curve in fixing, defending and managing damaged reputations for a while. ComputerWorldCanada wanted to find out what was behind this latest Internet phenomenon. - August 18, 2007 - Lancer Media, Inc.
Endearing New Christmas Story of Santa and His Helpful Brother, Sam
How did Santa come to live at the North Pole? What about those flying reindeer—wherever did he find them? If you promise not to tell, you can read "Santa and Sam’s Big Secret," which reveals everything about Santa, including how he is able to bring gifts to children worldwide... - August 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Intellecta Innovative Marketing Blog Nominated for Best Marketing Blog
Intellectasrl.com/wordpress, innovative marketing blog, which targets marketing specialist from around the world and challenges their views on the future of marketing, has been nominated for Best Marketing Blog by the Blogger’s Choice Awards. - August 18, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Charles Belk Management Announces International PR Internship Program
Charles Belk Management announced today the establishment of an international PR internship program to give pr, marketing, communications, and English students real-world entertainment public relations experience. Ten (10) students will be chosen from around the world to gain hands-on participation with pr campaigns. - August 18, 2007 - Charles Belk Management
Nude Geezers Weenie Roast Launches Funny Calendar
Thirteen men over sixty in Madrid, New Mexico, have bared all to expose the truth about this former old west ghost town turned hippie haven. They insist that the setting for Disney's movie, Wild Hogs, is neither cute nor bland. Their calendar debuts on September 1 with a free Nude Geezer Weenie Roast and signing party. The men are a veteran fighter pilot, a cowboy, a doctor, a retired stock exchange floor trader, a lawyer, a miner, a biological consultant, an impresario, an engineer and others. - August 17, 2007 - Geezers-Illustrated
Creative Brand Communications Revises Brand Identity and Merchandise Materials for Fabric of Life Foundation
Creative Brand Communications, Inc. (CBC), a full-service multi-sensory marketing and experiential brand development agency specializing in building brands for forward-thinking organizations, revised the brand identity and merchandise materials for the Fabric Of Life Foundation, an international... - August 17, 2007 - Creative Brand Communications
PodWorx, LLC Becomes PodWorx, Inc.
Company incorporates to better match continued business growth. - August 17, 2007 - PodWorx, Inc.
LinkAssure Link Building Services Launches New Website with Accessibility in Mind
LinkAssure adopts tableless, accessibility friendly design for the latest release of its popular link building website. - August 17, 2007 - LinkAssure Link Building Services
Academic Pricing Announced for “Business Without Borders: A Strategic Guide to Global Marketing"
Practical how-to book covering the bases of launching a successful global initiative available at a more than 50% discount to academic retailers and faculty - August 17, 2007 - Common Sense Advisory
Google AdWords Training Course Launched in Sydney
A new Google AdWords training course has been introduced in Sydney, Australia, in response to the growing business demand for better skills to run search engine advertising campaigns in-house. The new course has been introduced by the Web Search Workshop, a specialist search engine marketing... - August 17, 2007 - Web Marketing Workshop Pty Ltd
Newsletter Helps Sales & Marketing Professionals to Break Through the Marketing Noise and Communicate with Their Customers
Write On Results, a direct mail firm specializing in real handwriting, launched the Pen & Paper Marketing eNewsletter which shares real world, proven ideas on how readers can simplify their marketing efforts and grow their businesses. - August 17, 2007 - Write On Results
Why is a TV News Anchor Answering the Absolutely PR Phone?
Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, seems to have a new receptionist answering the phone. ut, one moment please, is that a new employee? No, it’s CBS4 Anchor Jim Benemann making good on a silent auction prize he donated to the Denver Press Club (DPC) for the 2007 Damon Runyon event in June. It’s all in fun and all for a very good cause at the Denver Press Club. - August 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
Book On Roger Federer - The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection - Available as the Swiss Tennis Champion Goes for Fourth Straight US Open Title
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is now available in bookstores, on-line and at rogerfedererbook.com as Federer begins his attempt to win his fourth straight US Open title. The book has received positive reviews from around the world. - August 16, 2007 - New Chapter Press
Brand Advertising Agency, Papagalos Strategic Communications, Continues to Grow with New Marketing Client
Extreme Integration, a network integration solution provider headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, selects Papagalos Strategic Communications to create a branding campaign including, campaign theme, website development and new collateral materials. Extreme Integration provides technology solutions that... - August 16, 2007 - Papagalos Strategic Communications
Overland Agency Wins Interactive Media Awards for Verdero Baseball & McGee Financial
Overland won Best in Class for Consumer Goods for international Verdero Baseball (verdero.com) and Outstanding Achievement in Financial Information for Portland-based McGee Financial Strategies (mcgeenet.com). - August 16, 2007 - Overland Agency
SEOMatrix, an Ethical Search Engine Optimization Firm, Commences New Campaign on Behalf of EDI Academy
SEOMatrix, LLC Signs Optimization Campaign Contract with EDI Academy, an EDI Training Facility Operating Worldwide Training Courses - August 16, 2007 - SEOMatrix
SEOMatrix, an Ethical Search Engine Optimization Firm, Forges New Relationship with DIYHomeCenter.com
SEOMatrix, LLC, a Connecticut based ethical search engine optimization company, is pleased to announce it has established a relationship with a new client, DIYHomeCenter.com. DIYHomeCenter.com, which is based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, provides their customers with materials and furnishings for the... - August 16, 2007 - SEOMatrix
When Great Tragedy Haunts a Man’s Soul — A Powerful New Novel Explores the High Price of Revenge
Voice of Conscience is a tale of love and revenge that plays itself out on three continents. It follows the story of an adolescent boy who must flee from his native Turkey to save his life after the brutal murder of his family. As he grows into manhood, he is successful outwardly, taking on all the... - August 16, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces When Worlds Collide, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fantasy - Epic Book from Lincoln Park, MI Author Zachary Mullins
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published When Worlds Collide: Book 1 of the Power Stones Trilogy by Zachary Mullins, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Fantasy - Epic category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - August 15, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dacko Elected President of the Business Marketing Association of New Jersey
Tracy Dacko, Principal and Creative Director for Alchemy Consulting & Design, LLC, was unanimously elected to a one-year term as President by the Business Marketing Association (BMA) membership at the association’s June meeting. Warren-headquartered Alchemy Consulting & Design is a... - August 15, 2007 - Business Marketing Association of New Jersey
Transform Your World with Toshiba – Dual Branded Campaign Web Site Launched to Promote Toshiba Notebooks and Transformers the Movie
Toshiba Computers UK has launched a Transformers branded campaign web site to promote their Satellite and Equium retail notebook ranges. Under the banner “Transform your world with Toshiba,” the campaign is available at http://www.transformers.toshiba.co.uk/competition.aspx until the end of the summer. Visitors to the site can enter the competition to win a helicopter flying lesson – a direct reference to the new Decepticon movie character Blackout. - August 15, 2007 - Persona Creative
Outskirts Press Announces The Final Curtain, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Civil Rights Book from Clinton, MS Author Judge W.O. Chet Dillard
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Final Curtain: Burning Mississippi by the FBI by Judge W.O. Chet Dillard, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Civil Rights category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - August 15, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces a Startrek to Eternity, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion - Bible - Commentaries & Interpretation Book from TN Author Ken W. Campbell
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Startrek to Eternity by Ken W. Campbell, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Religion - Bible - Commentaries & Interpretation category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - August 15, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.