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North County’s Graphic Design Group Studio 2055 Expands Services with Carlsbad’s Internet Publishing Expert
Studio 2055 has announced a new partnership with Carlsbad-based Internet publishing consultant, Debra Simpson of DebraSimpson.com. Their joint venture broadens the Studio’s services for companies needing experts to formulate their social media strategy, provide implementation and creation of content for online media including video, webinars and blogs. - December 16, 2011 - Studio 2055
Marketing Company Creates First SLO Business TweetChat
Whizbang hosts monthly online chats for small businesses to network and give and get free advice. - December 16, 2011 - Whizbang
Bridget Rogers Joins Karsh Hagan as Account Coordinator
Karsh Hagan is pleased to announce that Bridget Rogers has joined the agency as an Account Coordinator. - December 16, 2011 - KarshHagan
New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Pewaukee, Wis.
A new SIGNARAMA store opened December 6, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, at 601 Ryan St. - December 16, 2011 - United Franchise Group
La Isla Fashion Group LLC Signs with American Rebel Public Relations for PR, Marketing and Celebrity Product Placement Services
La Isla Fashion Group LLC, a couture swimwear and apparel line that houses the La Isla brand, as well as Doc Lausch's Surf Prescriptions, announces its partnership with American Rebel Public Relations, a full service public relations agency based in Hollywood. - December 15, 2011 - American Rebel Public Relations
Product of the Year 2012 Edition Update - Jury Day
The Product of the Year UAE 2012 consumer award initiative has moved one step closer to the rollout of a national targeted consumer survey following the successful conclusion of its recent Jury Day pre-screening session, held at the Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City. - December 15, 2011 - Product Of The Year Middle East
CKR Interactive Launches Division Devoted to EVP and Employer Brand Consulting
Peer Group US to provide custom research and expertise in Employer Value Proposition development to help organizations improve workforce communications. - December 14, 2011 - CKR Interactive, Inc.
Web Design Trends in Charlotte for 2012 from The Idea People
Web users and search engines have evolved heavily over 2011 as they now expect certain attributes to be included in an overall web design from a Charlotte business. It's not just being "pretty" or the "best creative concept." Web users and search engines want highly-relevant content, website structure, page design, rich media elements like video, elevated user experiences, and human elements like trust and "do I feel good on this website?" - December 14, 2011 - The Idea People
New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Barboursville, West Virginia
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new EmbroidMe store at 6349 Rt. 60 E, Suite 4A (in the plaza with Papa John’s), Barboursville, WV, under the ownership of local resident Shane Day. The store will open in early December,... - December 11, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Ad Agency Software Developer Releases Revolutionary Industry Software
The Advantage Software Company announces the release of a major software update called “blue”. “Blue is the culmination of the past two years of a major software foundation update,” said Advantage Software Company President Ellen Coulter. “The new features of blue bring incredible control, organization and collaboration tools to our advertising agency and marketing firm customers that have not been seen before." - December 10, 2011 - Advantage Software Company
Brandon Capwell Joins Archer as Interactive Developer
As Interactive Developer, Brandon assists in the design, development, and maintenance, of various web-based projects. - December 10, 2011 - Archer Communications, Inc.
BtoB Magazine Includes 90octane in the Marketers Resource Guide ‘12
The conversion-driven marketing agency is listed as a Top Agency, an Interactive Agency and an SEM Vendor. - December 10, 2011 - 90octane
Junction Client Intelaplay Launches Best in Class Online Travel Experience
Intelaplay launches www.intelaplay.com, an immersive and intuitive online travel website, providing a differentiated experience for travelers and advertisers alike. The online platform offers an educational, easy to use, yet richly contextual experience. Developed by Junction Creative Solutions,... - December 08, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
"DTLA Holiday Toys & Tops Drive" to Bring Smiles, Laughter and Hope to Los Angeles-Area Children
RAINDEO BEAUTIFUL Announce Partnership with The Los Angeles Clippers Foundation for Holiday Toy Drive. - December 08, 2011 - RAINDEO BEAUTIFUL
San Luis Obispo Marketing Company Hosts Facebook Promotion to Raise Money for Local Food Bank
Recipe Marketing Plans to Donate in Honor of Their Facebook Followers - December 07, 2011 - Recipe food & beverage marketing
Andrea Lewis Joins Karsh Hagan as Media Planner
Karsh Hagan, www.karsh.com, is pleased to announce that Andrea Lewis has joined the agency as a Media Planner. Andrea has played a major role in developing online media plans for the Colorado Tourism account. “Andrea adds a new dimension to our team with her digital media experience on both... - December 07, 2011 - KarshHagan
Girl Scouts Launch Centennial with Star-Studded Kickoff Luncheon
Venus Williams headlines "Real Girls Real Women" awards show orchestrated by Corporate Magic. - December 07, 2011 - Corporate Magic
Graphic Design Leader Studio 2055 Launches Bold New Website
San Diego-based Studio 2055, an industry-leading graphic design, branding and marketing firm, recently transformed its website by applying the very same principles and methods it offers to other businesses in need of rejuvenation, sustainability and viability. - December 04, 2011 - Studio 2055
Learn About the Business of Non-Profit Branding on the New Edition of Riechesbaird’s "Branding Business" Radio Show
Dan McQuaid, CEO of OneOC, discusses the importance branding for today’s non-profit organizations - December 04, 2011 - BrandingBusiness
New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Decatur
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new EmbroidMe store at 2526 C Danville Road SW, under the ownership of local residents Kerrie and Terry Hoffner. Before becoming EmbroidMe franchisees, the Hoffners were running a small... - December 03, 2011 - United Franchise Group
2011 Violence Stops Here Winners Announced at Grand Finale at Chicago High School
Youth create award winning videos to claim cash scholarships in community-driven anti-violence competition - December 03, 2011 - XtraMedium Communications LLC
Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR Announces “The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS” Celebrity Runway Show Details for World Aids Day
Young PR Firm Sets Fundraising Goals of $300,000 to Raise Awareness for Estimated 300,000 Americans Unaware They Are Infected with HIV/AIDS - December 02, 2011 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
90octane Launches New CultureHaus Website
The marketing agency’s interactive department collaborated with the Denver Art Museum’s social and educational group on a website redesign project. - December 01, 2011 - 90octane
Travis Hunt and Sam Atwood Launch Explanimate!
Simplifying understanding through animated video. - December 01, 2011 - Explanimate!
Judson University Begins Scholarship Fund
Young Advertising Executive Partners with Judson University to Begin Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Students. Chief Executive Vito Glazers of the advertising firm CPATank Inc. has announced his funding of an endowed scholarship fund through Judson University of Elgin, Ill. The Vito... - December 01, 2011 - CPATank
New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Daytona Beach
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new store at 1808 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach, under the ownership of local resident Diahann Kramer. Before becoming an EmbroidMe franchisee, Kramer was an account... - November 30, 2011 - United Franchise Group
UFG Opens New SIGNARAMA in Smithfield, NC
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today Jim and Dolores Thorpe are the new owners of the Smithfield store at 721-5 North Brightleaf Boulevard. The store opened under their ownership on September 19. Before becoming a SIGNARAMA... - November 30, 2011 - United Franchise Group
The Spokes Agency Hires New Project Manager
Amirah Rahim has been hired by The Spokes Agency to focus on the agency’s project development. Rahim brings experience in social media and web development to the agency, along with a background in project management and graphic design. - November 28, 2011 - The Spokes Agency
LBI’s Wedding Roadshow Goes Mobile
Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce teams up with Point Pleasant based mobile solutions provider for a year-round marketing campaign. - November 25, 2011 - Shore Mobile
The Atlanta Prom Returns for It's 2nd Season of Giving -- Atlanta Based TIMELESS Brands Produces Gala to Raise Money for Charity
Atlanta-based Events Architecture Firm, TIMELESS Brands who produces signature events locally for clients such as Woodruff Arts Center, Piedmont Park, Coca Cola, Turner Broadcasting and the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, is hosting the 2nd Annual Atlanta PROM, a citywide adult gala to benefit Hosea Feeds the Hungry. - November 25, 2011 - TIMELESS Brands
Jimmy Dellaterza of Wonka Promotions Supports Small Business Saturday
Jimmy reaches out to small businesses to fight corporate conglomerates. - November 23, 2011 - Wonka Promotions
New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Reisterstown
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new SIGNARAMA store at 11630 Reisterstown Road in Reisterstown, MD, under the ownership of local resident Rob Dahne. Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Dahne had spent 25 years making... - November 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
New Plan Ahead Events Franchise Opens in Southbank
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new Plan Ahead Events is open at Southbank, Melbourne under the ownership of local resident, Robyn Rogalski. Prior to becoming a Plan Ahead Events franchisee, Rogalski spent seven years in... - November 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Nashville, TN
United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that a new SIGNARAMA has opened at 95 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN under the ownership of local resident Nick Snow. The new store will host a grand opening and open house Friday, December 2 from... - November 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Karsh Hagan Names Ingwalson and Topping Creative Directors
Karsh Hagan is pleased to announce the promotions of Matt Ingwalson and Sean Topping to Creative Directors. Throughout their four years at Karsh Hagan, they have worked together to develop innovative and groundbreaking campaigns. As a team, their combined strengths, passion, and leadership skills... - November 23, 2011 - KarshHagan
Creative Options Communications Unveils New Website, www.jdcreativeoptions.com
New Site Features Easy Navigation, Eye-Catching Design, Blog and Improved Information on Customer Profiling, Creative and Search Engine Marketing - November 20, 2011 - Creative Options
Beyond Spots & Dots CFO Finalist for Pittsburgh CFO of the Year Award
Beyond Spots & Dots CFO Andreas Beck has been named a finalist in the Small Company category of the Pittsburgh Business Times' 2011 “CFO of the Year Awards.” - November 19, 2011 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Junction Creative Solutions Expands Portfolio to Include New Verticals in Second Half of 2011
Atlanta-based strategic firm Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) expands its reach to include new business verticals, building on the successes of the firm in 2011. Junction continues to broaden its portfolio while strengthening its competencies for existing clients. Founded in 2008 by CEO and... - November 18, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
New Home Feed Changes Pricing Model - Core Functionality Now Free
New Home Feed, the Leading Marketing Tool for Home Builders to Disseminate and Manage New Home Listings, Recently Announced a New Pricing Model. The Core Functionality is Now Free. New Optional Add-Ons and 3rd-Party Developer Opportunities Being Introduced. - November 18, 2011 - New Home Feed
Avalon Waterways and 90octane Win 2011 Silver Magellan Award from Travel Weekly Magazine
Conversion-driven marketing agency 90octane implemented search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and online media tactics to promote the May 2011 unveiling of the Avalon Panorama(SM), the river cruising industry's first Suite Ship. - November 18, 2011 - 90octane
Riechesbaird’s “Branding Business” Radio Show Spotlights the Value of a Brand in Mergers and Acquisitions
Tracy Albert, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey, provides insight into how companies benefit from a strong brand. - November 17, 2011 - BrandingBusiness
Jolie Maison Launches New Website Giving the Nation an Opportunity to Purchase Luxury Bath & Body Products
Jolie Maison Bath and Body, a Raleigh based company, launches new website selling high-end bath and body products nationwide. - November 17, 2011 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
The Bernard Group Relaunches New Branded Agency as Bernard Group Communications
Agency to focus on customer centric social media, PR, marketing and advertising for consumer, health & fitness, beauty & fashion, luxury, and entertainment markets in addition to technology. - November 16, 2011 - Bernard Group Communications
Small Businesses Leverage Visual Media to a Big Advantage with MarcyD.esign
You don't have to be big business to make a big impression! - November 16, 2011 - MarcyD.esign Creative Services & Photography
Ziggiziggi.com Reappoints JT Marketing PR for 3rd Year Running
Ziggiziggi.com the online contemporary home accessories and luxury gifts website has appointed JT Marketing PR as its retained UK PR agency for the third successive year. JT Marketing PR will continue to manage Ziggiziggi.com’s Press Office, handle all media relations in the Home Interiors arena and also offer strategic marketing advice. - November 16, 2011 - JT Marketing PR Limited
Africa.com Hires Shinko Media to Connect Marketers to an Audience Interested in the “Last Great Frontier” in Consumer Spending and Economic Growth
“Africa.com is a true global leader in the online publishing space, connecting users to the last great frontier,” said Imani Laners, CEO and chief sales officer of Shinko Media. “Marketers are finding that the demographics that Africa.com attracts are highly desirable and an integral part of their development. We are thrilled to offer marketers the chance to create customized brand-building strategies that will align their goals and objectives with Africa.com’s target audiences.” - November 15, 2011 - Shinko Media
Retail Grocery Specialist Joins JT Marketing PR
Caroline Spencer, Retail Grocery specialist, has joined JT Marketing PR as Associate Marketing Consultant. She will support the strategic marketing consultancy and PR agency's push within the consumer lifestyle sector and expansion into digital marketing. Spencer's 20 years experience includes marketing for the UK's biggest retailer and handling major grocery brands. This appointment enables JT Marketing PR to focus on Strategic Marketing and Lifestyle PR. - November 14, 2011 - JT Marketing PR Limited
DAMN Digital Studio Gears Up to Meet the SXSW Interactive Award Deadline
DAMN Digital Studio, an interactive agency based in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York's Digital District, is in high gear as it prepares to meet the deadline for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Awards. As one of the most prestigious awards within the industry, DAMN Digital is excited to submit some of its most... - November 13, 2011 - DAMN Digital Studio, LLC.
NorthWest Direct Marketing Joins Jobs4America Coalition
NorthWest Direct Marketing has joined the Jobs4america coalition, it was announced by Jeffrey Milberg, Vice President Sales. The company has made a commitment of adding 200 jobs in the Beaverton, OR and Dyersville, IA contact centers, as well as work at home agents over the next two... - November 11, 2011 - NorthWest Direct Marketing
TradeShow Teacher Does Whirlwind Trade Show Tour - Nine Shows, Six Cities in Five Months
They say “Go Big or Go Home,” well Linda Musgrove, the TradeShow Teacher and founder of the firm of the same name, hasn’t been home in a quite a while. - November 11, 2011 - TradeShow Teacher