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Outskirts Press Announces Tock A Tick, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Children's Book from Sinking Spring, PA Author Ryke Leigh Douglas
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Tock A Tick by Ryke Leigh Douglas, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 8.5 Color Paperback in the Children's category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - July 31, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces What Happened to Little League Baseball in the Inner-City?, the Latest Sports & Recreation Book from Dolton, IL Author Mark O'Neal
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published What Happened To Little League Baseball in the Inner-City? by Mark O'Neal, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Sports & Recreation category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - July 31, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Just Move, the Latest Highly-Aanticipated Health - Fitness & Exercise Book from Omaha, NE Author Lesley Leach
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Just Move: A Black Woman's Guide to Getting Fit by Lesley Leach, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Health - Fitness & Exercise category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - July 31, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Pirata Media, LLC Hires New Senior Account Manager
Pirata Media, LLC, a Bristol, RI advertising, design & marketing firm, today announced the hiring of Lisa Cadan as Senior Account Manager. In this new position, Ms. Cadan will focus on managing Pay-Per-Click Internet marketing, public relations, print media buying and email marketing for the... - July 30, 2007 - Pirata Media LLC
A Perfect Fit: Zappos.com in Airport Security Bins
Zappos.com Slips Into Newly Created Airport Advertising Medium. 1) Zappos.com, the #1 online footwear and accessories retailer, tries on novel and unavoidable new ad medium: security bins at airport checkpoints. 2) Deployed in Reno-Tahoe (RNO) and Chattanooga (CHA) airports. 3) Ad revenues sponsor new, more efficient type of checkpoint system that reduces passenger wait times at security checkpoints. 4) Joins advertisers Rolodex and Evangeline Downs (which deployed in other airports). - July 30, 2007 - SecurityPoint Media
ClickCulture Launches Rufty Homes Web Site
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology has announced the launch of the Web site for Rufty Homes, one of the Triangle’s leading artistic homebuilders. ClickCulture has re-branded Rufty Homes with a new logo, creating a database... - July 30, 2007 - ClickCulture
Outskirts Press Announces The Book of Life: Existentialism, the Will and the Truth, the Latest Philosophy Book from Kowloon, Hong Kong Author Ronnie Lee
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Book Of Life: Existentialism, the Will and the Truth: The New Wisdom of Philosophy by Ronnie Lee, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Philosophy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 30, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Outsourcing Culture, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Science/ Social Book from Travelers Rest, SC Author Robert E. Greenwood, Jr., Ph.D.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Outsourcing Culture: How American Culture has Changed From by Robert E. Greenwood, Jr., Ph.D., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7.5 x 9.25 Paperback in the Science/ Social category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 30, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Dentist Split on the Ethics of Dental Marketing: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are in an ethical quandary when it comes to dental marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Just over half of dentists reported feeling that dental practice marketing is bad for the profession in the eyes of the public. However, with dental advertising more common than ever, many feel pressured to join the game in order to stay competitive. - July 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Lexington, NC SEO Web Design Team Rolled Out by Blue Wave Design Studio
Blue Wave Design Studio is bringing their expert SEO Web Design and CSS Team to Lexington, NC to help local businesses succeed. - July 29, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
CSS Web Design Converting Team Developed by Blue Wave Design Studio
CSS Website Design Converting Team developed by Blue Wave Design Studio to help local and national businesses convert their Table and Flash Based Sites to Full CSS for Maximum Ranking Potential. - July 29, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
Blue Wave Design Studio is Bringing Their Michigan SEO Web Design and CSS Team North
Michigan SEO Web Design - Blue Wave Design Studio is bringing their expert SEO Web Design Team to Michigan. They have some of the most forward thinking CSS and SEO Web Design Experts to help businesses succeed online. - July 29, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
TV Legend Donny Deutsch, Political Editor Arianna Huffington to Speak at Direct-to-Consumer Conference
The Electronic Retailing Association will hold its 2007 Annual Convention on September 30-October 2, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 attendees will gather for two full days to hear top business leaders address industry trends, regulatory standards, and solutions to issues affecting direct marketers. Donny Deutsch, charismatic TV host and advertising industry legend, will be the ERA Annual Convention keynote speaker. - July 29, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
TRIAD Communications, Inc. Receives Second Interactive Media Award
The Interactive Media Council (IMC), recently presented TRIAD Communications with their second Outstanding Achievement award in the ‘Real Estate’ category for its client Rockport Square www.rockportsquare.com. In 2006, TRIAD received an Outstanding Achievement award for another... - July 29, 2007 - TRIAD Communications, Inc.
Midtown-Inspired Website Helps Southwest Detroit Bring “Shop Your Block” Festival Online
Midtown Detroit based multimedia firm, Midtown Interactive, builds website to promote 20th annual “Shop Your Block” festival in Southwest Detroit. - July 29, 2007 - Midtown Interactive
The All New Litup.com Has Arrived
The new Litup.com is now here. There are many of the features you have always had but now you have a lot more. Create your own profile page www.litup.com/yourusername. Add Friends and organize them. Going a Group or create a group. Sell your stuff or post job offers in the classified section. Create your own quiz and even post events. - July 28, 2007 - Cox, Davis and Simpson LLC
Long Anticipated Gaming Trends Report Has Been Released; Highlights on Non-Smoking Laws, Interactive Marketing Advances
G.A. Wright Marketing has released Gaming Trends 2007, a comprehensive report about national issues related to gaming. - July 28, 2007 - G.A. Wright Marketing
Outskirts Press Announces Chicago Tales, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Short Stories (Single Author) Book from Lubbock, TX Author Bill VanPatten
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Chicago Tales by Bill VanPatten, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Short Stories (single author) category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - July 28, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a Portfolio Company of Arlington Capital Partners, Announces Acquisition of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a leading Internet marketing and enrollment solutions provider to the post-secondary education industry, today announced the acquisitions of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC. VentureDirect has been a leading marketing services firm for 25 years, providing lead... - July 28, 2007 - PlattForm Higher Education
EasyTel.Net Eliminated the Atlantic Ocean
Consumer communications pioneer announces local service bridging the greatest barrier between UK and North America. - July 27, 2007 - EasyTel.Net
New Titles on Pay-Per-Click, Blogging, and Article Marketing from Small Business Mavericks
Latest books in "Local Small Business Marketing" series offer in-depth tutorials, tips on running top-notch online campaigns to build credibility, attract prospects, drive sales - July 27, 2007 - Melberg Marketing
Voice Talent Craig Koepke Serves Through Spoken Word Recordings
Craig Koepke, voice talent and public speaking coach, aims to raise the bar in narration excellence through study, perseverance and word of mouth. - July 27, 2007 - Voices.com
SEOMatrix, LLC Engages New Client, FLemployeeleasing.com, for Ethical Search Engine Optimization
SEOmatrix, LLC, an ethical search engine optimization firm in New Haven, Connecticut, is pleased to announce work with a new client, FLemployeeleasing.com. FLemployeeleasing.com is a service that connects companies with PEOs (professional employer organizations), operating out of their Tampa,... - July 27, 2007 - SEOMatrix
Local Business Selected as Semi-Finalist for $1,000.00 Small Business Grant from IdeaCafe.com
Marcia Williams of M Williams Marketing has been selected from 762 applicants as a semi-finalist in the running to receive a $1,000.00 small business grant from Idea Cafe.com, a top-rated small business website for small business. - July 27, 2007 - M Williams Marketing
Real Handwriting Company Presents Personalized and Effective Direct Mail Strategies at Fundraising Conference
Write On Results, the real handwriting company, demonstrated the effectiveness of real handwritten direct mail during the 2007 Bridge Conference for fundraising, nonprofit and direct mail professionals. - July 27, 2007 - Write On Results
RocSearch Report Says Digital Signage Market Up to US$14.6 billion by 2011
RocSearch India, a leading research and analytics firm, released a report isolating the key growth drivers of the Digital Signage industry and gauging the industry’s growth potential. - July 27, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited
New Funny Music Available for Radio Stations
New funny songs posted on The Funny Music Project's web site are now available for radio stations for free download via Airplay Direct. Radio stations and disc jockeys interested in broadcasting songs from The Funny Music Project should visit www.airplaydirect.com/thefunnymusicproject. - July 26, 2007 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
Local Business Selected as Semi-Finalist for $1000.00 Small Business Grant from IdeaCafe.com
The Ambassador's Touch became a semi-finalist, for the second year in a row, for a $1000.00 small business grant from IdeaCafe.com. - July 26, 2007 - The Ambassador's Touch Concierge & Events, Inc.
VisionPoint Marketing to Redesign Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Web Site
Diane Kuehn, president of VisionPoint Marketing, has announced that the firm has been contracted to redesign the Web site for Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling. VisionPoint Marketing, a leader in... - July 26, 2007 - VisionPoint Marketing
BHong Kong Business Elite Takes Interest in Russia
This year one of the forums on Hong-Kong Fashion Week was devoted to the possibilities of Russian market. - July 26, 2007 - Zarkin & Partners Brand Consultancy
Reardon Smith Whittaker Hires New Business Manager
Cincinnati Lead Generation Agency Continues to Grow - Herman Brings a Wide-Range of Marketing and Account Management Experience to RSW - July 26, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Agency of Record for ThotWave Technologies
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named agency of record for ThotWave Technologies, a Cary-based consultancy specializing in providing business intelligence solutions to clients in the biopharma,... - July 26, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Design and Finance Your Web Site with Dream Art Studios
In an attempt to make web site design affordable and effective, Dream Art Studios is now providing financing to all of their customers. It takes away the impact of spending thousands of dollars in a single moment. Instead, you are able to break down the cost into several payments of an amount that... - July 26, 2007 - Dream Art Studios
Aquent Consulting Expands Service Offering with New Agency Screening, Review, and Selection Practice
Aquent, the world’s largest staffing firm specializing in solutions for creative and marketing organizations, announced today that its consulting group has launched an agency screening, review, and selection practice. Peggy Mitchell-King, a noted consultant with expertise in agency reviews,... - July 25, 2007 - Aquent
Aquent Graphics Institute and O’Reilly Media Announce Publication of “Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS3”
For visually creative people of all stripes, it's a brave, new, and exciting digital world. However, frustration has been brewing in homes and offices across the country because after patiently waiting for Adobe Creative Suite 3--the largest software release in Adobe's 25-year history--creative and... - July 25, 2007 - Aquent
Dancing Elephants Teams Up with 850 The Buzz for Final Friday Forum July 27, 2007
Dancing Elephants Achievement Group teams with Brian Maloney from 850 The Buzz to discuss marketing strategies at their monthly Final Friday Forum event. - July 25, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Small Business Teleseminar with Tom Hanson and Birgit Zacher Hanson on Using Integrity to Achieve Your Sales Goals
Tessa Stowe interviews Tom Hanson and Birgit Zacher Hanson live on The Secrets Of Using Integrity to Achieve Your Sales Goals. - July 24, 2007 - Sales Conversation
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Two National Awards
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received two 2007 Communicator Awards. MMI Associates, Inc. received the Award of Distinction for its public relations campaign for the Women Presidents’... - July 24, 2007 - MMI
bbi Displays Mobile Billboards on Water Debut at Several Coastal Locations
bbi Displays new mobile form of advertising on water is now offered by recently established operations in Ocean City, Maryland; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Stuart, Florida; San Diego, California and Los Angeles, California. - July 24, 2007 - Billboard Boats Inc.
Quadcast Selects NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to Develop Branding & Reputation
QuadCast Inc., a producer of high quality aluminum, magnesium and zinc die cast products and services, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - July 23, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications
Integrity Ventures, Inc. Announces Corporate Name and Brand Identity Change to mVentix, Inc.
The corporate name and brand identity changes were made in alignment with the company’s new go-to-market strategy “One Name, One Brand, One Company.” - July 23, 2007 - mVentix
The Identity of UFO's is Finaly Revealed: Get "Journeys by Senistar"
They’re not UFO’s anymore. Award winning poet Philip “Senistar™” Muhammad’s current release of, “Journeys by Senistar™” reveals thier identitiy. - July 23, 2007 - God's Water Entertainment
Kirrhi PPC Network in Pre Launch
Kirrhi Pay Per Click Network is pleased to announce that the online affiliate and advertising program that has been in development is expected to launch on July 27th, 2007. Kirrhi expects to bring a wide variety of options to the table for both the online advertiser and website publisher. Kirrhi... - July 22, 2007 - Kirrhi PPC Network
SEO Training - SEO Web Design Training Team Developed by Blue Wave Design Studio
Do an SEO Campaign for a Business and They Will Rank for Months, Give Them SEO Training and They Will Rank for a Lifetime - July 22, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
German Voice Talent Featured During Voices of the World Week
Voices.com showcases German voice actors during their Worldly Voices Week on the VOX Daily Voice Actors Blog. - July 22, 2007 - Voices.com
SEO Web Design Company Rolls Out Affiliate Program
SEO Web Design Company Rolls Out Affiliate Program to More Than Just Their Business Partners - July 22, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
SEOMatrix, LLC, Takes on New Client, Web Design Specialist CyberHenge
SEOMatrix, LLC, an ethical search engine optimization company based in New Haven, CT, is pleased to announce a new client, CyberHenge. CyberHenge, a web design company catering to artisans, art dealers, and other small businesses, is based in Haskell, New Jersey. CyberHenge’s range in combination with SEOMatrix’s skill will lead to an exciting optimization process for both companies. SEOMatrix looks forward to a happy, productive relationship with them. - July 22, 2007 - SEOMatrix
Raising the Bar by Lowering the Barrier (of Entry)
“Lowering the barrier of entry,” means minimizing the up-front risk for clients by reducing or even eliminating the initial investment required to utilize this highly effective form of advertising. - July 21, 2007 - 1-800Great Ad
Fast Growing Out-of-Home Advertising: 41 States and Counting
Out-of-Home Advertising company that was founded by Bret Mileski in 2001, has had substantial growth throughout the country by going state-to-state introducing “Local Awareness for National Brands.” Their goal is simply to drive additional traffic to clients’ retail stores. - July 21, 2007 - 1-800Great Ad
Turbo Photo Releases Stock Photo Explosion 75 CD Bundle
Turbo Photo (www.turbophoto.com) today released the ‘Stock Photo Explosion’ – a large collection of stock photography on 75 CD-ROMs. The library contains 3,700 hi-res stock photos spread across 75 CD titles, or categories. Users may choose to download the photos instantly, like... - July 21, 2007 - Turbo Photo