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MLC PR Signs American Idol’s Alaina Alexander

America’s Stunning Sweetheart Alaina Alexander signs with MLC PR after parting with hit TV show American Idol. - March 29, 2007 - MLC PR

Patty Briguglio Named to The Castleton Group Board of Advisors

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the Board of Advisors for The Castleton Group, a Raleigh-based full-service Professional Employer Organization specializing in human resources outsourcing. As a board member, Briguglio will... - March 28, 2007 - MMI

Pioneer Strategies Launches “Pioneering Quotes” E-Mail List

Pioneer Strategies, a Public Relations agency based in Raleigh, N.C., has launched a new e-mail list called "Pioneering Quotes." Those who sign up for this free list will receive emails twice each week containing inspirational, leadership and business quotes. - March 23, 2007 - Pioneer Strategies

Copywriting Can Make or Break your Business

Effective copywriting can bring prospects and existing customers into your business. It will give them the confidence to do business with you and make them feel crazy to do business anywhere else. - March 21, 2007 - Marquet Communications

Patty Briguglio Authors Crisis Communication Article

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has authored an article on the topic on crisis communication for the February, 2007 edition of Business Leader magazine. The article outlines how companies can deal with crises and gives three steps in the... - March 15, 2007 - MMI

Margaret Boyd Joins MMI Associates, Inc.

Local Marketing and Public Relations Firm Announces New Employee - March 15, 2007 - MMI

Claranet Hires Heroes to Support Public Relations

Claranet, the experts that develop, support and manage communication and information technology for business, has appointed its first UK public relations agency. London-based Parker, Wayne and Kent has been selected to raise the profile of the Claranet Group, which has eight offices across... - March 14, 2007 - Parker, Wayne and Kent Technology PR London

Small Business Mavericks Do Smart Public Relations

For small business marketers, public relations can drive media attention, attract customers, and multiply sales. Caroline Melberg tells how in this E-Book. - March 13, 2007 - Melberg Marketing

MLC PR Signs Joey Naber, Star of Academy Award-Winning Short Film West Bank Story

After over 20 years in show business, star of Academy Award winning short film West Bank Story Joey Naber steps up his career with a new publicist. - March 07, 2007 - MLC PR

Epitiro Retains PR Firm to Continue Offering Industry Insight

Epitiro Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of Internet customer experience management solutions, has retained Parker, Wayne and Kent to provide long-term public relations support following the success of the Internet Performance Indicator (IPI) Report. The Q2 2006 IPI Report was the first... - March 06, 2007 - Parker, Wayne and Kent Technology PR London

Los Angeles Indie Rock Band Signs with MLC PR

Soon to be legendary rock band Vintage signs with MLC PR and prepares for their next tour in spring 2007. - February 26, 2007 - MLC PR

Joy to the World as AR PR Marketing Lands Another Deal with Sony Pictures

AR PR Marketing has been contracted to do unit publicity for the greatest Holiday Story of 2007, This Christmas. With an All-Star cast consisting of Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Regina King, Mekhi Phifer, Columbus Short and Chris Brown. This movie is centered around the Whitfield... - February 21, 2007 - AR PR Marketing

Denver Public Relations Consulting Firm, Absolutely PR, Owner Now Profiled By Home Office Weekly

Colorado public relations consultant, Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, owner and founder of Metro Denver’s Absolutely Public Relations, is now profiled by Home Office Weekly. Holben connected with HOW editor, Marcia Duffy, through PR Newswire’s Profnet system via the query titled: “Successful Home Businesses.” Duffy was looking for successful home-business owners to interview for a column called "Home Office Weekly Profiles." - February 20, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations

Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Teleseminar on Using Radio PR to Promote Business

Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - February 08, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce

MAYO Communications to Market Grand Strand TV Show with Reveille International

Swirl Films and Sky Entertainment have retained MAYO Communications, a Los Angeles based public relations firm, to promote actors and stories in teen TV drama about a struggling band shot on location in Wilmington, North Carolina. Reveille International today announced that it has signed a... - February 07, 2007 - MAYO Communications

Jessup Manufacturing Chooses NM Marketing Communications

Jessup Manufacturing Company, North America’s leading manufacturer of non-slip and photoluminescent technology, has chosen NM Marketing Communications for development of an extensive public relations program to create greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - February 06, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications

MLC PR Signs MTV Real World Denver Star Davis Mallory

Real World Denver star Davis Mallory signs with MLC PR after deciding to officially pursue the entertainment industry. - January 31, 2007 - MLC PR

Kristi Kanzig Joins MMI Associates, Inc.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Kristi Kanzig has joined the firm as an account coordinator. In this position, Kanzig will assist with the development and implementation of public relations campaigns,... - January 26, 2007 - MMI

Salmon Creek PR Signs Best Selling Author & Pet Radio Host Tracie Hotchner

Tracie Hotchner million-copy bestselling author, Cat Chat™ Host on Martha Stewart Living Radio and Host of Dog Talk® on NPR Signs with Salmon Creek Public Relations of Portland Oregon and Boise Idaho. - January 23, 2007 - Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc.

Denver PR Consulting Firm, Absolutely Public Relations, Recaps 2006’s Key Editorial Media Placements and Reviews Yearend Highlights

2006 marked Absolutely Public Relations’ seventh year in business in the Denver area. This news release is a yearend review of placements and professional accomplishments for the Colorado-based media relations consultancy and its owner/founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR. - January 20, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations

No Flies on Arnywear as it Reappoints Loop Communications

Arnywear™, the company that has developed a technologically advanced material that repels over 3000 biting insects, including mosquitoes and midges, has reappointed Surrey based agency Loop Communications to deliver its communications strategy for 2007. The company, which produces an... - January 17, 2007 - Loop PR

Beth Blake Joins MMI Associates, Inc.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Beth Blake has joined the firm as office manager. In this position, Blake will oversee the daily operations of the firm and serve as a liaison between clients and staff. - January 16, 2007 - MMI

Scratch and Rock-it Let Down their Hair to Help Personal Care Giant Conair Canada

Conair, Canada’s leader in the personal care industry, wants to promote brand awareness and stimulate sales with the development of a new public relations campaign. scratch has been hired to develop and execute this campaign for the Canadian market. scratch will work with its public... - January 11, 2007 - scratch

PlattForm Announces 3 Executive-level Promotions

PlattForm recently announced the promotions of three senior executives to new positions within the company. Dave Admire will serve as the company’s President, Tracy Kreikemeier will become Chief Marketing Officer, and Sean Pittman will serve as Vice President of Sales. These new promotions... - January 11, 2007 - PlattForm Higher Education

McCann Detroit Strengthens Presence in Medical Category

McCann Erickson Detroit has been awarded the strategic, creative and media responsibilities for promoting the new Michigan Life Science Pipeline. The Pipeline is a mechanism designed to make it easier for companies both outside the state and within the state to grow their life science business in... - January 11, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises

New "PR Campaign Cookbook" Provides Recipe for Success

The PR Campaign Cookbook was written by Michelle Tennant and Christine Louise Hohlbaum. The workbook is a step-by-step guide for people seeking to promote themselves or their businesses. - January 10, 2007 - Wasabi Publicity, Inc.

Interview Advice: How to Excel During a Televised Interview

Public relations are about communication as a whole. In order to get positive publicity out of a televised opportunity, one should consider every detail from the first to last impression. PR Firm M. Loring Communications offers tips to triumph over the common difficulty. - December 15, 2006 - MLC PR

MMI Associates Receives International Award

Local Marketing and Public Relations Firm Wins Gold MarCom Creative Award for Exploris Exhibit PR Campaign - December 13, 2006 - MMI

Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. to Open Boise Idaho Offices

Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. is expanding operations to include offices in Boise, Idaho as of January 1, 2007, according to Founder and President Loran Hickton Salmon Creek is a proven boutique agency which provides creative strategy and execution of communications and marketing for businesses and community groups. - December 12, 2006 - Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc.

Pinch of scratch, Dash of Rock - It Creates a Recipe for Success - Cuisinart Canada Hires Agencies for Public Relations Push

Cuisinart, a name synonymous with cooking and food preparation, wants to promote brand awareness and stimulate sales with the development of a new public relations campaign. scratch has been hired to develop and execute this campaign for the Canadian market. The agency also handles the Waring PRO... - December 07, 2006 - scratch

EMG Hires Emily Rose

Eisen Management Group Experiences Growth, Hires New Account Executive. Rose Brings Retail and Professional Services Insight to Blossoming Boutique. - December 06, 2006 - The Eisen Agency

The New Force in the Golf Industry

The golf industry is set to benefit from a fresh approach with the launch of a unique company drawing on years of experience and reputation. The Azalea Group, which offers a complete PR, marketing and management service for the golf industry, is born out of an agreement between golf specialist... - December 06, 2006 - The Azalea Group

25-Year-Old Says Goodbye to Corporate America and Hello to Her Passion

Young Business Owner Offers Helpful Insight for Exit Strategy from Employee to Entrepreneur - December 04, 2006 - Jazzy PRoductions

Denver PR Consultant Maggie Holben Quoted in Rocky Mountain News Regarding Rep. Tom Tancredo’s Media Relations Tactics

Rocky Mountain News Washington Bureau Chief Michael Sprengelmeyer interviewed and quoted Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Lakewood-based Absolutely Public Relations, regarding the PR/media relations tactics of Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo. The article ran Friday, December 1, 2006, and was... - December 03, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations

GEM Public Relations Adds Four Clients to the Roster in November 2006

GEM Public Relations has big plans for the New Year. - November 29, 2006 - GEM Public Relations

MAYO Communications Retained by USC and California Toy Maker for Media Relations

USC hires MAYO Communications for media relations and a campaign for a study releasing the economic impact of the institution; Toy Maker D & L Company retains MAYO for an agreesive holiday shopping campaign warning against dangerous toys. - November 29, 2006 - MAYO Communications

Holy Cow Branding Inks Deal With Biz IT Pro

Triangle Advertising Agency Signs On IT Firm - November 29, 2006 - Holy Cow Original Branding, Inc.

MMI Associates, Inc. Ranked As A Top Public Relations Firm

Triangle Business Journal Ranks PR Firm in Top Ten for Second Consecutive Year - November 14, 2006 - MMI

Rip Curl Girl and Bordeaux Sign with Caro Marketing for Public Relations Services

Caro Marketing signs on two new clients - Rip Curl Girl and Bordeaux - November 09, 2006 - Caro Marketing

Two California Nonprofits and Singer Seven Silvasy Hire MAYO Communications & MAYO PR

MAYO Communications adds two non profits - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and Southern Calfornia Leadership Council, along with Singer Seven Silvasy to its roster for media relations and publicity. - October 27, 2006 - MAYO Communications

Dr. Duana C. Welch Promoted to President of BlabberMouth PR

Duana C. Welch, Ph.D. has been assigned president of BlabberMouth PR. As President of the company, Dr. Welch will oversee activities relating to the day-to-day operations. She will also focus on the strategic direction for BlabberMouth PR and play a pivotal role in leading the management team. - October 16, 2006 - Blabbermouth PR

Agency Execs Stock Up on Alka-Seltzer, Tums as ‘Silly Season’ is Here

Time for Clients to Review Agency Efficacy is Upon Us - What is Your Agency Brand Potency™? - October 14, 2006 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US

MMI Associates, Inc. Wins Best Places To Work Award

Local Marketing and Public Relations Firm Finishes Among Top Three in Small Business Category - October 05, 2006 - MMI

CAP Creative Moves to Main Street - Again

Multiple Award-winning Sarasota Advertising and Public Relations firm, CAP Creative, has moved three times in 28 months to accomodate the rapid growth of their Gulf Coast company. - October 04, 2006 - CAP Creative

Patty Briguglio Named To Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Board

President of MMI Associates, Inc. Serves on Membership Services and Small Business Department Board - September 28, 2006 - MMI

MAYO Communications Adds TV Drama, TV Anchor and Beverly Hills Celebrity Magazine to Its Roster

MAYO also retained by Colorado Book Author Keith Hudson and Musicians A.J. Wells and Aron Cowen for Media Relations - September 25, 2006 - MAYO Communications

Tim Barbis Joins MMI Associates, Inc.

Local Marketing and Public Relations Firm Announces New Employee. - September 20, 2006 - MMI

New Lifestyle PR Firm Adds Pizzazz to the Communication Needs of Jacksonville

Lifestyle public relations and event planning boutique is set to join in on the new entertainment era in Jacksonville, Florida. - September 15, 2006 - Jazzy PRoductions

New Online Search and News Service: Search News and Submit News by Headlines

SearchbyHeadlines.com: Launches News Submission Service Allowing Users to Post News for Free or Upgrade and Submit News with Three Rotating Headlines - September 15, 2006 - SearchByHeadlines.com

PR News Names Steele Rose Communications’ Lara Cohn as One of the “15 To Watch” in 2006

Karen Barnett, President, Steele Rose Communications (www.steelerosecomm.com), an award-winning highly creative public relations and strategic marketing communications agency is proud to announce that Senior Vice President, Lara Cohn, has been honored as one of the 2006 “15 To Watch”... - September 14, 2006 - Steele Rose Communications

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