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Avant Introduces Startup Funding Option
Personal development and direct selling firm Avant has announced a partnership with a private funding agency to assist new customers and associates eliminate the barrier of startup costs. - January 26, 2012 - Michael Hamburger
90octane Hires Mary Harpin, Trevor Nelson, Jake Lanier and Dale Walker
The Denver marketing agency has hired one to develop content and support the agency's own marketing and PR initiatives and three to execute lead generation, lead nurturing and search marketing campaigns. - January 25, 2012 - 90octane
BEM Announces Its Education Center Seminars for the First Half of 2012
Greensboro, NC-based BEM introduces new seminars for busy professionals on using tablets, mobile apps, search marketing and Google+ for business success. - January 25, 2012 - BEM Group
CPX Interactive Launches Cookie-Free Targeting Product
Digital Advertising Company Adds Non-Cookie Based Targeting to Its Distribution Arsenal - January 24, 2012 - CPXi
Cary, NC Based Web Development Company, Lucid Element Multimedia Has Announced That It Will Not Support SOPA
Anthony Miles, Owner and Director of Cary, North Carolina based web development company, Lucid Element Multimedia has publicly announced that his company will not support SOPA, the "Stop Online Piracy Act" currently working its way through U.S. Congress: "...we will not support... - January 22, 2012 - Lucid Element Multimedia
The Goodness Company Named to Wisconsin’s Top Business List for 2012
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, named The Goodness Company as one of the top privately held businesses in the United States. - January 21, 2012 - The Goodness Company
View Point Health Serves Communities Online Thanks to New Website from Third Wave Digital
In late 2011 the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale County Community Service Board (GRNCSB) announced its decision to re-launch under the new name View Point Health. Like any re-branding effort, the team at View Point Health sought to create a unified presence for both the community and its employees and knew that going online was a must. To do this, View Point Health contracted Macon, Georgia-based web design and development company Third Wave Digital. - January 19, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Bell Signs with American Rebel Public Relations to Push New Apparel Line
American Rebel signs with the iconic, heritage sport brand, Bell, to help promote their new line of apparel. Bell has been in the helmets business for almost 60 years, creating and marketing sports helmets to everyone from champion racers to cycle enthusiasts. American Rebel will handle media and blogger relations; events; and celebrity seeding for the brand. - January 19, 2012 - American Rebel Public Relations
Helms Career Institute Spreads Goodwill Mission, Education Opportunities Online with New Website
Helms Career Institute, a division of Goodwill Industries, was established with the sole focus of creating an educational model that provides training in culinary arts, and other occupational areas. This unique educational program needed a web presence that allowed Helms Career Institute to attract future students, educate contributors and engage the community. To accomplish this goal they turned to Third Wave Digital, a Macon, Georgia-based website design firm Third Wave Digital. - January 18, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Acclaimed Macon Eatery Marco Goes Online with New Website from Third Wave Digital
Marco Ristorante Italiano has become well known to Middle Georgia residents with a taste for Italy - and for good reason. Marco’s elegant atmosphere, authentically Italian dishes and five-star service guarantee an experience guests want to repeat again and again. To better connect with patrons, Marco commissioned Macon, Georgia-based Web design Company Third Wave Digital for an all new website. - January 18, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
ClarkHuot NYC Appoints Lead for Its Digital Practice
Benjamin Falvo merges his digital practice into a fully integrated communications firm. - January 18, 2012 - Clark Huot
New Sign A Rama Ownership in Riverhead
The Sign A Rama in Riverhead, NY is under new ownership and is set to open January 17, 2012. - January 18, 2012 - United Franchise Group
Charlotte Web Design & Digital Agency The Idea People Explains Google's Search Plus Your World
A major responsibility as a Charlotte digital agency at The Idea People is to keep web design and Internet marketing clients updated as to the latest web trends that can affect their business. The latest one involves Google and the launch of “Search Plus Your World” format. - January 18, 2012 - The Idea People
BEM Group's Growth Continues with New Hires: Reflects Expanding Influence of Design, Marketing and Technology Convergence
BEM Group, which includes BEM Interactive, an industry leader in interactive design, development and marketing, and BEM Technology, known for “Hassle Free IT” managed services, continues its expansion with three new industry veterans in design, marketing and client services. As the... - January 18, 2012 - BEM Group
Artist, Rouch Contributes to 9th Annual Living Legends of Aviation
Internationally renowned artist Michelle Rouch of Tucson, AZ, a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has been invited to attend the 9th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Award Ceremony, referred to as the Academy Awards of Aviation. Her contribution, titled... - January 16, 2012 - Artwork by Rouch
Jeffrey Milberg Elected to Board of Directors NY Metro Chapter of ATA
The New York Chapter of the American Teleservices Association (ATA) announced that Jeffrey Milberg, VP Sales, NorthWest Direct Marketing, was nominated and elected to the chapter's Board of Directors. He will serve on the Membership Committee. Frank Fuhrman with Verizon Business and Chapter... - January 15, 2012 - NorthWest Direct Marketing
Jeff Lennox Named 2012 Rochester Visitor Industry Council Chairperson
Lennox will orchestrate committees, and lead various initiatives focused on driving tourism, and improving visitors’ overall experience. - January 13, 2012 - Archer Communications, Inc.
WhereYouShop Wins CIMA Star Award for Best Overall Web Site
The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) honors WhereYouShop, a deals website focused on user-customized shopping areas, with its Best Overall Website award. - January 12, 2012 - WhereYouShop
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Muncie
Announcing the new ownership and new location of the EmbroidMe store in Muncie, Indiana. - January 12, 2012 - United Franchise Group
inBlurbs Blog is Nominated as One of the 20 Finalists of Social Media Examiner
inBlurbs.com blog has been nominated with 20 other finalists for Top 10 Social Media Blogs 2012. Social Media Examiner received over 570 nominations for their third-annual Top 10 Social Media Blogs contest (the blogosphere’s biggest contest for social media blogs). Link:... - January 12, 2012 - inBlurbs.com
CPX Interactive Retains Bazini Hopp as PR Agency of Record
Digital advertising company CPX Interactive has retained Bazini Hopp as its PR agency of record to communicate its messaging to advertising agencies, marketers and the online advertising industry as a whole through traditional and social media as well as thought leadership programs. During its 10... - January 11, 2012 - CPXi
Rose Parade Brings Back Corporate Magic to "Raise the Bar"
Global spectacle features dramatic productions, new floats, audience interaction. - January 11, 2012 - Corporate Magic
Avant Announces Innovative Audi Luxury Car Program
Personal development/direct selling firm Avant recently announced the start of their Avant Audi Luxury Car Bonus program. - January 11, 2012 - Michael Hamburger
Ad Agency Project Management Software Release Changes Agency Business
The Advantage Software Company announced today that project management for agencies will dramatically change with the release of Advantage blue and its robust project and resource management capabilities. “One of the more dramatic changes in how agencies will collaborate and manage projects... - January 11, 2012 - Advantage Software Company
Advertising Agency Announces They Will Carry the Financing for Their Clients with No Credit Checks
It’s a Risky Proposition for CEO, Caren Lancona, But She is Confident That She is Making the Right Move for Her 28 Year Old Ad Agency, B Scene and for the US Economy. - January 11, 2012 - B Scene Advertising Agency
Warren Whitlock Hosts New Social Media Profit Radio Show
Warren Whitlock, author of “Profitable Social Media: Business Results Without Playing Games” and “Twitter Revolution: How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way We Do Business & Market Online” announces social media radio series. - January 09, 2012 - Carbon Digits
Beyond Spots & Dots Named 20th Largest Pittsburgh-Area Advertising Firm
Pittsburgh advertising agency Beyond Spots & Dots has been named the 20th Largest Pittsburgh-Area Advertising Firm in the Pittsburgh Business Times’ "2012 Book of Lists." Beyond Spots & Dots was also ranked 33rd on the Largest Pittsburgh-Area Multimedia/Digital Marketing... - January 07, 2012 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Parker’s Beauty Bar to Reach Out to New Customers with Strategic eMarketing
The McKinleyville-based beauty parlor is looking to remodel their website and reach out to potential customers who have not experienced their service and hospitality. - January 07, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
Riechesbaird, LCX Digital and Latham & Watkins Educate Businesses About Protecting Their Brand
Learn tips to avoid being “Brandjacked” in free webcast offered by RiechesBaird, LCX Digital and Latham & Watkins. - January 07, 2012 - BrandingBusiness
Atlanta Welcomes New Social Media Marketing Agency: ez2BSocial
A new marketing firm announces its opening today, ez2BSocial. Founded and created by Rico Figliolini, ez2BSocial is a full service social media marketing firm based in Norcross, Georgia. "ez2BSocial has been a company I’ve been interested in launching for the past year. I’ve spent... - January 06, 2012 - ez2BSocial
henderson bas kohn Launches Audience Media Platform
henderson bas kohn has partnered with Varick Media Management, also a MDC Partners company, to power the hbk Audience Media Platform. - January 06, 2012 - henderson bas kohn
THN Enterprises, LLC DBA; Saleaad.com
THN Enterprises, LLC (DBA; SaleAad.com) has a New Technology Platform for Affiliate Pay Per Call Networks for release now accepting affiliates & merchants. - January 05, 2012 - THN Enterprises LLC
RREDC, Humboldt County Aviation Division Worked with Strategic eMarketing to Launch Customer Friendly Website to Encourage New Airlines, New Passengers
The new website design and URL are intended to provide all the information potential passengers and interested airlines need, part of a larger overall effort to bring more air travel to the Arcata-Eureka Airport. - January 05, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
Linc Anderson Joins BEM Group as Director of Operations
BEM Group, which includes BEM Interactive, an industry leader in interactive design, development and marketing, and BEM Technology, known for “Hassle Free IT” managed services, has hired Linc Anderson as director of operations. As director of operations, Anderson provides oversight and... - January 05, 2012 - BEM Group
Junction Offers $5,000 in Consulting Services for Best Business New Year's Resolutions
Building upon a strong 2011, Atlanta-based strategic firm Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) announces its first promotion of 2012 as it focuses on building better businesses in the New Year. The outlook for entrepreneurs, small business, and companies of larger size alike is positive entering... - January 05, 2012 - Junction Creative Solutions
Sports Marketing and PR Veteran Katrina Leonce Joins Dow Lohnes Sports & Entertainment
Katrina Leonce, veteran sports marketing and publicity pro joins Dow Lohnes Sports & Entertainment as the Vice-President of Marketing and Public Relations effective January 3, 2012. In this new role, Leonce will provide strategic communications, branding, marketing and PR for the firm’s sports clients. - January 04, 2012 - Profiles Public Relations
Altitude Marketing Adds Fred Zahradnik as Manager, Search Marketing
Altitude Marketing continues its growth with the hire of Fred Zahradnik into a new position as Manager, Search Marketing. - January 02, 2012 - Altitude Marketing
Renegade Advertising Celebrates Successful 2011, Looks Forward to New Year
Houston, Texas based online marketing, data management, SEO and PPC firm thanks clients for a banner year, looks forward to a successful New Year. - January 01, 2012 - Renegade Advertising Inc
Artwork by Rouch Supports Naval Aviation Centennial at the Closing Ceremony
The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation celebrated across the US a yearlong tribute to the men and women for their historical achievements in the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard services. The Commemorative Gala gathered dignitaries: the Honorable Leon Panetta, Secretary of Defense; members of the House and Senate; his Royal Highness, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew; the Honorable Ray Mabus, US Secretary of Navy; as well as many other supporters. - December 31, 2011 - Artwork by Rouch
Social Media Monitoring: e.lifeMonitor Launches in US as the First Free iPad App Monitoring Brand Presence
E.life – the leading company in South America, Spain and Portugal in the field of market intelligence, monitoring and analysis of social media for brands, products and services – has launched e.lifeMonitor in the U.S., a free iPad app that monitors the presence of brands on Twitter. The app is already available for the iPad and will soon be ready for tablets using other operating systems. The app will also shortly be extended to monitor brand presence on Facebook and other social networks. - December 30, 2011 - E.Life
Miami Gets a "Pulse" on 2012 International CES
Energy builds as a result of Dec. 5th pre-show media event. - December 29, 2011 - TradeShow Teacher
Orange County Advertising Agency Unites Two of Region’s Most Recognizable Brands
Orange County advertising agency TRAFFIK has brought together two of Orange County’s most beloved brands, Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) and Monarch Healthcare, to launch a unique new strategic effort geared toward reaching physicians and IPA groups. The venture’s resulting... - December 28, 2011 - TRAFFIK Online
Arcata Company to Develop Internet Marketing Plan Through Strategic eMarketing
Arcata-based Monument Settings will be launching a website with an accompanying blog in January through internet marketing company Strategic eMarketing. - December 26, 2011 - Strategic eMarketing
Charlotte Web Design Company Selected as New Web Design & Internet Marketing Partner by the NWA
Charlotte web design company The Idea People have been selected as the new web design & Internet marketing partner by the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA. - December 25, 2011 - The Idea People
DAMN Digital Waits Patiently for Announcement of 2012 SXSW Interactive Award Winners
DAMN Digital successfully submitted entries in six categories for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Awards and now wait patiently for the announcement of the award winners. - December 24, 2011 - DAMN Digital Studio, LLC.
DAMN Digital Studio Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
DAMN Digital Studio, LLC. is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The agency is currently accepting qualified business leads as congratulatory gifts. - December 23, 2011 - DAMN Digital Studio, LLC.
New RiechesBaird “Branding Business” Radio Show Unveils the Strategy Behind Branding an Educational Institution
Gary Brahm, Chancellor and CEO of Brandman University, describes the process the educational institution took to differentiate itself to students and stakeholders. - December 23, 2011 - BrandingBusiness
Junction Creative Solutions Expands Client Portfolio to Thrive in 2011
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based hybrid strategic firm founded in 2008, marks the end of 2011 by posting 300% growth, its second triple-digit-growth year in a row. This substantial increase is complemented by a host of new clients as well as an expansion of Junction’s... - December 22, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
Ocreations and the Pittsburgh Irish Festival Win AMA Award Two Years in a Row
A vibrant Andy Warhol-inspired design from ocreations contributed to the successful marketing campaign by the Pittsburgh Irish Festival that led to a 40% increase in their social media following. - December 18, 2011 - ocreations
Charlotte Web Design Company, The Idea People, Recognized as Best of Charlotte for 2011 in Web Design
The Idea People have been selected for the 2011 Best of Charlotte Award in the Web Site Design & Development category by the US Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year,... - December 16, 2011 - The Idea People