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Vincent Roa Selected as WWPR 2010 Woman of the Year Finalist
Donna Vincent Roa, Managing Partner & Chief Strategist at Vincent Roa Group, a Maryland-based eco-communications firm, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award by the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR). Dr. Roa is among the three finalists for the award,... - October 18, 2010 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
cinquino+co. Expands Services with New Public Relations + Social Media Division
cinquino+co., an integrated brand communications agency based in New Jersey, recently announced the creation of a public relations and social media division and has tapped veteran media strategist, John J. Passuth, as the group’s Senior Director, Public Relations + Social Media. “The... - October 13, 2010 - cinquino+co.
MyMediaInfo Introduces Comprehensive Social Media Solutions Suite
Innovative Tools Help Users Identify, Listen to and Analyze Social Media Coverage. - October 12, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
New York City PR Jobs Site Launched
Site Connects PR Pros with Jobs in New York City Metro Area, Providing Job Search Tips, as well as Listings of NYC PR Firms & Professional Organizations. - October 10, 2010 - PR Jobs in New York City
TastyPlacement Appoints J. Marshall Owen as Search Analyst
TastyPlacement, an Austin TX-based search marketing and public relations firm, has appointed J. Marshall Owen as a Search Analyst. Mr. Owen's responsibilities shall be to manage local and national search and public relations campaigns for TastyPlacement's local and national business clients. Mr. - October 09, 2010 - TastyPlacement.com
MMI Public Relations’ Kathleen Mongero to Speak at Cisco Connected Women of North Carolina Fall 2010 Event
Raleigh Public Relations Professional to Discuss Networking Across Generations - October 06, 2010 - MMI
[ 2 One 5 ] Creative Retained to Breathe New Life Into Three Philadelphia Area Businesses
[ 2 one 5 ] Creative named agency of record for IAB, Morrissey Design and Thorvy.com - October 03, 2010 - Defy
Momentum Marketing Provides Public Relations for Dine Around for the Library
Pam Hartley, Founder of Momentum Marketing, announced today that the company is providing public relations and collateral pieces for the third annual Daniel Island Harvest Tour of Homes Dine Around. The tour will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All of the proceeds from... - October 01, 2010 - Momentum Marketing
Rock Guitarist Dean Shoultz Delivers 5 Free Tracks from His New Solo Album "Suite Emotions"
Join the official Dean Shoultz Mailing List and receive 5 free songs from his new album Suite Emotions. - September 30, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
EngageSciences Raises $750K in Angel Funds and Announces a New Solution to the Social Media Marketing 'Elephant in the Room'
At the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco today, EngageSciences announces the successful raising of $750K in angel investment and opens up advanced registrations for the forthcoming beta program of its service, which promises to help get rid of 'the elephant in the room' at marketing meetings: what to do with social media marketing and how to achieve and measure results. - September 30, 2010 - EngageSciences
Public Relations Coaching for Do-It-Yourselfers Now Offered by Garrett Public Relations
Garrett Public Relations announces a new service, PR coaching for companies and individuals trying to do their own PR. The new service gives companies the option of doing it themselves with access to an expert to answer questions and provide advice when needed. This saves them money, as there's no commitment and the service can be used as needed. - September 30, 2010 - Garrett Public Relations
MMI Public Relations Environmental Campaign Wins Communitas Award
Raleigh Public Relations Firm Honored with Award Recognizing Community Enrichment - September 29, 2010 - MMI
Stacey Dash is the New Face of Tiret Timepieces
Stacey Dash, the beautiful and talented model, actress & designer can be seen wearing the latest Tiret campaign. The campaign is shot for 2 different collections. One featuring the Gotham collection and the other featuring “Second Chance. ” Stacey has become widely known for her... - September 28, 2010 - Tiret New York
Elle's Carpet Host Masquerade Ball Benefiting Children's Restoration Network
Starr Gal Enterprises, Inc, the South's newest and fastest growing media outlet, is hosting a Vintage Masquerade Ball in support of Children's Restoration Network and launching Elle's Carpet on October 7th. - September 27, 2010 - Elle's Carpet
Richard Pinder to Deliver Keynote Address to The Guardian's Changing Advertising Summit 2010
Chief Operating Officer Publicis Worldwide Richard Pinder will be addressing The Guardian’s Changing Advertising Summit – to be held in London on 12th October 2010. - September 25, 2010 - Publicis Group UK
Orlando Publicist Frank Torres Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary with Record Breaking Quarter
Orlando Publicist Frank Torres brings in his 1 year anniversary with over 30 television and newspaper media impressions. - September 25, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
2011 Weight Loss Contest Launch
Chris Stefan, author of The Replacement Diet and www.replacementdiet.com launches the 2011 Weight Loss Contest and challenge. - September 24, 2010 - The Replacement Diet
CyanGate Introduces Elvis Digital Asset Management System in the US Market
Mclean Virginia based software and services company, CyanGate introduces Elvis, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) product developed by Dutchsoftware, in the US market at 2010 Createasphere DAM Conference. This conference will be held at the NewYorker Hotel in New York between September 23rd and 24th. - September 23, 2010 - CyanGate
Dodge Communications Adds New Clients to Growing Roster of Healthcare Brands
Three clients sign on with leading healthcare firm for strategic public relations and marketing support - September 23, 2010 - Dodge Communications
Advocacy Group Inc Launches New Website
New site highlights AGI’s customized approach to advocacy campaigns and track record of proven success. - September 23, 2010 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
dotmedias Online Marketing Firm to Use CNW and PR Newswire for Press Release Distribution
Customizable press release distribution through CNW and PR Newswire now available at dotmedias. - September 22, 2010 - dotmedias
MMI Public Relations Names Brittney Storm Account Executive
Local PR Firm Promotes Assistant Account Executive - September 18, 2010 - MMI
Awen House Publishing to Attend 5k Justice Run to Benefit Anti-Human Trafficking Through Raising Funds and Awareness
Littleton, Colorado will be the home for the first annual 5K Justice Run for anti-human trafficking taking place on Sunday, September 26 at the Littleton Family YMCA at 9:00 am. - September 16, 2010 - Awen House Publishing
MyMediaInfo Launches Research & Consulting Solution with New Hire
MyMediaInfo, a leading provider of media intelligence solutions for public relations and marketing professionals, announces the appointment of Scot Wheeler as Vice President of Research and Consulting. Wheeler will lead the development of MyMediaInfo’s Research and Consulting solution, a... - September 13, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
AIMediaComms Delivers Web Accessible Media Relations Software to Epping Forest
AIMediaComms has developed an accessible version of its market-leading media relations software, AINewsflash and is delighted to announce that Epping Forest District Council is the first public sector organisation to deploy it.. Web accessibility is an important issue for all UK government... - September 08, 2010 - Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited
Kleber & Associates Expands with Three New Hires
Kleber & Associates (K&A) is thrilled to announce its three recent hires for the agency’s client service and public relations service departments. Jane D’Errico joins the account service team as assistant account executive, and Laura McGarey and Shawn O’Neill arrive as the... - September 05, 2010 - Kleber & Associates
MMI Public Relations Inks Deal with NC Center for Women in Public Service
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for the NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS)... - September 01, 2010 - MMI
Fibrenew International Sews Up Deal with 919 Marketing
Global leather and plastic restoration franchise selects 919 as agency of record Fibrenew International, the world leader in leather and plastic restoration, has engaged 919 Marketing Company, a North Carolina based public relations firm with proven experience assisting growing franchises, as... - August 28, 2010 - 919 Marketing Company
PropertyShark.com Launches InstantAds, a Self-Service Advertising Platform to Reach Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, today officially launched InstantAds, a self-service advertising platform to let businesses and real estate professionals create a text or banner ad and have it displayed on PropertyShark.com within minutes, for as little as $25 per... - August 27, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
Premier Public Relations Firm Offers a La Carte Services
Many companies are looking for a public relations firm that offers a La Carte services. Porter Public Relations is ranked among the best, with an entire menu of PR services to choose from, including online press releases optimized for the search engines, Internet marketing strategies and much more. A La Carte Services are the best way for companies on a budget to maintain their marketing. - August 26, 2010 - Porter Public Relations
MMI Public Relations Senior Writer Wesley Hyatt Participates in Interview with Shokus Radio
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that senior writer Wesley Hyatt will discuss the latest activities on daytime television, game shows, and late night television news with Stu Shostak on Shokus Internet Radio... - August 26, 2010 - MMI
Propheta Communications Selects MyMediaInfo as Media Database Provider
MyMediaInfo, a leading provider of media intelligence solutions for public relations and marketing professionals, announced today that Propheta Communications has selected MyMediaInfo as their preferred media database provider. The national public relations and marketing communications firm will... - August 25, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
James R. Schlegelmilch Joins MMI Public Relations
Local Public Relations Firm Hires Account Coordinator - August 22, 2010 - MMI
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Briggs & Rogers, Clients Recognized with Four Public Relations Awards
Briggs & Rogers, a full service public relations and marketing firm based in Fort Myers, received four awards from the Florida Public Relations Association for events and campaigns produced on behalf of its clients during the past year. The association’s annual Image Awards program... - August 21, 2010 - Briggs & Rogers
Advocacy Group Inc. Welcomes Jim Eltringham
Jim Eltringham joins AGI as Vice President; AGI continues to grow thanks to hands-on, campaign-style approach - August 19, 2010 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Longistics Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Longistics (http://www.longistics.com), a full-service provider of global... - August 15, 2010 - MMI
TextWrite Launches Edgy New PR Blog
Full-service PR consultancy TextWrite aims to deliver a view from the trenches with its new PRBlog, a take on the “exciting, dynamic and frequently quirky world” of New Zealand public relations. And, in the spirit of social media, it’s not shy of ruffling a feather or two. Recent... - August 14, 2010 - TextWrite
TextWrite Moves to New Zealand
Public relations consultancy and editorial services provider TextWrite has opened its doors in New Zealand, from where it will service the NZ, Australian and SE Asian markets. Formerly based near Oxford in the United Kingdom, the company now calls New Zealand home. It’s offering the same... - August 13, 2010 - TextWrite
Absolutely Public Relations Named PR Agency of Record for Denver-Based Accounting Firm Holben Hay Balzer CPAs
Colorado public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, is the PR agency of record (AOR) for the Denver-based accounting firm, Holben Hay Balzer CPAs, LLC (HHB). HHB's PR effort launched in June with its name change announcement from the Holben Hay Husman moniker used during past decade. A PR campaign focusing on Sheila Balzer's appointment to the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA) followed in July. - August 09, 2010 - Absolutely Public Relations
New Do-It-Yourself PR Kits Expand to Offer Even More Tools That Help Businesses Understand, Develop and Manage Comprehensive PR Campaigns
The new JW PR Toolkits series was created by JW Public Relations, a national boutique PR firm that receives dozens of inquiries every week from businesses asking for help, yet unable to invest in the kind of campaign they need. These valuable kits have all of the tools any business or nonprofit needs to plan and execute a "do-it-yourself" PR campaign on a shoe-string budget. - August 06, 2010 - JW Public Relations
HandleYourOwnPR.com Offers Holiday Gift Guide Media Lists to Help Entrepreneurs Boost PR Campaigns and Get Products Featured in Leading U.S. Magazines
Handle Your Own PR, a do-it-yourself PR website, has added three new holiday gift guide magazine media lists, which are now available for download on its website. The holiday gift guide media lists include the holiday gift guide editorial contact at leading women’s, men’s, and parenting... - July 29, 2010 - HandleYourOwnPR.com
The Fashionable Doors at Simply Stylist Open to the Public
Caro Marketing and The Contact List Are Inviting Aspiring Stylists to Learn More About the Fashion Industry. - July 29, 2010 - Caro Marketing
Carl Terzian Associates Partners with Big Media USA to Increase Client Awareness via Internet Broadcasting
Carl Terzian Associates (CTA), a boutique public relations firm in Los Angeles, has partnered with Big Media USA, an Internet broadcasting company, to increase awareness of CTA’s public relations clients through Internet radio and television. - July 28, 2010 - Carl Terzian Associates
Nelson Cohen Global Consulting Announces Launch of Riding the Tiger: Leading Through Learning in Turbulent Times
Authored by Priscilla Nelson and Ed Cohen, Riding the Tiger is the true story of how people react, responded and courageously lead during corporate crisis. Based on the Satyam 2.5B scandal that rocked the Indian IT industry, Riding the Tiger provides leadership practices to calm the chaos and bring about organization renewal. - July 26, 2010 - Nelson Cohen Global Consulting
Missouri Botanical Garden Partners with SteadyRain to Cultivate New Digital Landscape
The Missouri Botanical Garden, a staple of the international botanical science community and a long-time St. Louis tourist attraction, has contracted with award-winning, St. Louis-based Internet strategy, design, and development firm, SteadyRain. Founded in 1859, the Garden is a National Historic... - July 24, 2010 - SteadyRain
Impact Communication Skills - Save Money and Make an Impact
A new media relations and PR training company, based in Surrey, England, is claiming to be able to save local businesses hard cash on their marketing budgets. - July 24, 2010 - Impact Communication Skills
Beach Betty Public Relations Releases How-to Book on Do-It-Yourself Marketing
Written by a longtime reporter, The Perfect Press Release offers practical advice on writing a press release and how to avoid getting on a reporter’s bad side. - July 21, 2010 - Beach Betty Public Relations
Media Contact Lists and Press Release Distribution Discussion Blog Started by Gebbie Press
A new blog has surfaced that addresses the proper way to write a press release and how to determine what media contact lists are appropriate for distribution. - July 16, 2010 - Gebbie Press
Unified Hardwood Vision Project Selects Gibbs & Soell as Communications Partner
Unified Hardwood Vision Project to support North American hardwood selects Gibbs & Soell. Gibbs & Soell chosen to develop research-based hardwood branding campaign. Expertise in hardwood-related industries key to selection. - July 15, 2010 - Gibbs & Soell, Inc.