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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.
Auxiliary to be Formed for Local Retirement Community
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons is proud to announce the development of its auxiliary. Magnolia Manor Auxiliary members will work for the good of the residents and serve as ambassadors to the community-at-large. - July 14, 2010 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR Are Appointed by Gtech Because of Their Widespread Success in Retail PR
Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR, and its team of retail PR consultants, have been appointed by Gtech to provide consumer UK-wide PR support for its effective and powerful cordless Power Sweepers. - July 09, 2010 - BOTTLE
Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR Welcomes New Senior PR Consultant, Chloe Joint, from Porter Novelli
Chloe Joint, formerly a Senior Account Manager at Porter Novelli, is the latest addition to the team of PR consultants at Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR. - July 07, 2010 - BOTTLE
Echota Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (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 Echota (www.echotanc.com), a community of elegantly crafted, Adirondack-style... - July 04, 2010 - MMI
C&S Wholesale Grocers Joins Unified Grocers and Brand Coupon Network for ‘Coupons for Miracles’
Cause-Marketing Promotion Aims to Raise Funds for Children’s Miracle Network - June 30, 2010 - Brand Coupon Network,LLC
Mmi Public Relations Wins 2010 Communicator Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm received a 2010 Communicator Award of Distinction in the Audio category for the Red Hat/Jim Whitehurst podcast created for the... - June 26, 2010 - MMI
Kleidon & Associates Welcomes Design and Public Relations Interns
Marketing firm accepts students at University of Akron and Miami University from a talented pool of applicants. - June 25, 2010 - Kleidon & Associates
KEF America Partners with Marketing Matters for Consumer Awareness PR Campaign
Full-service public relations and marketing agency to provide PR support to leading loudspeaker manufacturer. - June 24, 2010 - Marketing Matters
Visionary People Joins Forces with the Georgia Teenwork Program
Visionary People has joined forces with the Georgia TeenWork Program in their efforts to provide Georgia high school teens with an outlet to learn business, learn better work habits and earn some money this summer. Natasha Davis-Bowen who is the founder of Visionary People says "As a business owner it's a privilege to have the opportunity to share another side of life with the teens." - June 21, 2010 - Visionary People
MMI Public Relations Wins 2010 Videographer Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm received a 2010 Videographer Award of Distinction in the Special Events category for its Artspace video. The achievement recognizes a... - June 17, 2010 - MMI
Popular New York City PR Firm Adds Wellness Expert & Author Dr. Maiysha Clairborne MD to Growing Client Roster
“Dr. Clairborne is one of the top experts in her field. She is a delight to work with and brings to the table an original creativity aspect with unique pitching angles that many other wellness experts and authors simply lack,” states Monique Tatum, - June 12, 2010 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
R&J Public Relations Awarded Five Pyramid Awards by the Public Relations Society of America
R&J Public Relations took home five awards at the 2010 Pyramid Awards hosted by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Jersey Chapter on June 9, 2010. The agency was recognized for its exceptional performance in categories such as Crisis Communication, Community Relations, and... - June 12, 2010 - R&J Public Relations
New York City PR Firm Beautiful Planning Adds Playwright Munesta Faulkner and Her Book "Blood Sistas" to Client Roster
Fast Growing NYC PR Firm Adds Yet Another New and Talented Young Author for 2010 - June 10, 2010 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
R&J Public Relations Earns Nine Awards in New Jersey Advertising Club’s Annual Jersey Awards Program
R&J Public Relations ranks among the “best of New Jersey” at 42nd Annual Jersey Awards ceremony honoring the state’s agencies, designers, and non-profit groups - June 10, 2010 - R&J Public Relations
Kathleen Mongero Joins MMI Public Relations
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Kathleen Mongero has joined the firm as assistant account executive. In this position, Mongero will provide support, public relations strategies... - June 09, 2010 - MMI
Downriver Community Federal Credit Union Hosts Public Relations Workshop to Help Local Businesses Grow
2PR Chicks, LLC to be featured speakers at June 15 workshop sponsored by the Wyandotte Business Association. - June 04, 2010 - 2PR Chicks, LLC
CESI Debt Solutions Signs 919 Marketing Company for Public Relations Firepower
National nonprofit credit counseling organization chooses Triangle firm because its people are “responsive, smart, and passionate.” - June 03, 2010 - 919 Marketing Company
NYC PR Firm Beautiful Planning Adds Barbara Terry and Her New Book “How Athletes Roll” to Esteemed Client List
NYC PR Firm represents book with 40 Celebrity Pro Athletes Discussing their Cars. - May 30, 2010 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
Anjelica Locklear Joins MMI Public Relations
MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that Anjelica Locklear has joined the firm as traffic coordinator. In this position, Locklear will manage various projects and accounts, plan workflow, and ensure deadlines are met... - May 29, 2010 - MMI
ProMoter Marketing Communications Named Preferred PR Vendor for United Franchise Group
ProMoter Inc. Marketing Communications was recently named the Preferred Public Relations Vendor for Florida-based United Franchise Group (UFG). As such, ProMoter offers customized public relations services, including news releases, e-mail campaigns and newsletters, for franchisees of UFG’s... - May 28, 2010 - ProMoter Inc. Marketing Communications
Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR, to Offer Annual Breast Screening to All Its PR Consultants
As BreastHealth UK appoints BOTTLE PR to launch its breast cancer screening services, the Oxford PR agency promotes the cause internally by providing annual breast screening as part of its benefits package. - May 27, 2010 - BOTTLE
Patty Briguglio of MMI Public Relations to Speak at N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association Event
MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm’s president, Patty Briguglio, will give a presentation on crisis public relations to North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (www.ncrla.biz) members on... - May 22, 2010 - MMI
Q2PR Snares New Projects for 2010 in Commercial Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare & IT Technology Management
PR, Marketing Communications and Media Training firm Quadrant Two PR, announced new account assignment activity for 2Q 2010 in three industry sectors today including Retail and Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare and Industrial IT management, according to company sources. - May 20, 2010 - Quadrant Two PR
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations Formalizes Greentech and Sustainability Practice
PR Firm to Leverage Decades of Client Experience with Clean Technologies and Sustainable Processes. - May 20, 2010 - Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
Pacificom Publishing Launches New Web Site to Help Navigate Maze of Government RFP’s
A group of former agency owners have launched a new web site designed to simplify and streamline the process of locating, analyzing and responding to RFP's (Request for Proposals). The Sole Source (www.the-sole-source.com) provides new business leads for public relations, marketing and advertising... - May 19, 2010 - Pacificom Publishing
Marx Layne & Company Launches Website for Metro Home Health Care
Marx Layne was responsible for drafting copy and designing layout of new site, and also has the ability to design mobile websites for its clients. - May 19, 2010 - Marx Layne & Co.
Government of Tunisia Hires Boutique Washington D.C. Firm for Global Promotional Campaign
Washington Media Group, Inc. will provide ongoing strategic communications guidance. - May 17, 2010 - Washington Media Group
The brpr Group's Christopher Renz (Former Crispin Porter + Bogusky Media Strategist) Named as Agency Director of The brpr Group
The brpr Group has named Christopher Renz as the Agency Director of their boutique Public Relations firm located in Miami Beach, Florida. After spending the last few years at legendary ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky (based in Coconut Grove) as a Senior Strategist working on Virgin Atlantic... - May 16, 2010 - BRPR Group
The BRANDX GROUP Signs Smaldore Associates
Innovative marketing & branding firm adds Bean-B-Clean product to their growing consumer brand roster. - May 13, 2010 - The Brand X Group
BOTTLE PR Launches Tasty Bingo
Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR, has been appointed to launch TastyBingo.com. - May 13, 2010 - BOTTLE
PR Pro Daniel Kennedy Named to Board of Global Medical Relief Fund
Global Medical Relief Fund, the New York-based org. that aids amputee children from around the world, names international PR pro Daniel Kennedy of New York City to its advisory board. - May 05, 2010 - Daniel Kennedy Communications Services
Frank Torres Strategies to Offer Grant Writing, Event Photography and Video Production Services to Clients
FTS to expand on it's full service PR Solutions. - May 05, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
Doreen Poreba Wins Communicator of the Year Award
PR Veteran Honored by Her Peers - April 30, 2010 - The PR Czar Inc.
Alzheimer’s Association Reaching Out to Hispanic Community
The Alzheimer Spouse Website, www.thealzheimerspouse.com announces a project to reach out and raise awareness among the Hispanic community of early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. - April 28, 2010 - thealzheimerspouse.com
Retina Communication Wins Sonim Technologies’ French PR Budget
Retina Communication, specialists in outsourced marketing and public relations for start-ups, micro companies and technology SMEs, has been selected, following a competition, by Sonim Technologies, the leader in rugged mobile phones, for its public relations in the French Market. - April 26, 2010 - Retina Communication
Robyn Gorell of Marx Layne & Company Authors First Chapter in New Communications Best Practices Guide
Marx Layne & Company's Robyn Gorell pens chapter of 'PR News' Guide to Best Practices in Nonprofit Communications: Volume I”. - April 23, 2010 - Marx Layne & Company
Bumper March Sees AIMediaComms Deliver Record Client Growth
AIMediaComms, Europe’s leading provider of media relations and marketing communications software and services, had a bumper March with sixteen new clients signing up to its service. This is more than in any previous month. The new clients came from a variety of sectors including local... - April 23, 2010 - Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited
New Book Helps Companies Find "Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements"
"Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements," by Linda Eve Diamond (Hollywood, FL) and Harriet Diamond (Atlantic City, NJ), is the latest in McGraw-Hill's "Perfect Phrases" series, offering hundreds of phrases for company announcements that stand out among the millions of messages that pass by our eyes each day. These company announcements are perfect for businesses large and small, and the book includes a special chapter for non-profits. - April 20, 2010 - Linda Eve Diamond, Ink