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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PR and Marketing Firm Launches Holiday Retainers Open Until December 31st
Moore Relations’ annual holiday retainer packages are open again for the holiday season; in a first come first serve basis. - November 11, 2011 - Moore Relations
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
CPX Interactive Selects AppNexus as Exclusive Ad Server
Digital advertising company moves to world-class, real-time ad platform to maximize cost efficiencies. - November 10, 2011 - CPXi
Straessle Marketing Solutions: an Exclusive Real Estate Virtual Assistant Business Launches
Attention Real Estate Agents... Are you in need of professional and knowledgeable administrative and marketing support? If so, you can now turn to Straessle Marketing Solutions, an exclusive Real Estate Virtual Assistant business. - November 05, 2011 - Straessle Marketing Solutions
Beyond Spots & Dots Named 44th Best Place to Work in Western PA
The Pittsburgh Business Times has included Pittsburgh advertising agency, Beyond Spots & Dots, in its 2011 "Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania" list as the 44th best place to work. - November 04, 2011 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Introducing, Brand Ninjas --- The New Crowdsourcing Solution for Creative Services
VOLUME Industries, an Ideation Corporation, announced the launch of their new website, BrandNinjas.com, which utilizes crowdsourcing to offer fast and affordable creative services. Their business model accesses the global creative marketplace to connect design talent with customers. They provide complete branding services, including; logo, brochure, collateral, stationery, package, font, website, advert and signage design. The site is easy to use and secure. - November 03, 2011 - Brand Ninjas
PFS Group Launches New Website and Marketing Campaign
“Experience Counts” Focuses on PFS Group’s Understanding of Patients’ Experiences - November 03, 2011 - Design At Work
NC Zoological Society Enlists BEM Group for Online and Traditional Marketing
NC Zoological Society taps BEM Group for brand strategy, interactive design and online marketing initiatives to enhance North Carolina Zoo’s mission to preserve and protect wildlife in natural habitats. - November 03, 2011 - BEM Group
Haley Marketing Launches Integrated Video Marketing Suite for Staffing/Recruiting
New product boosts new customer acquisitions and increases placements through video differentiation. - November 02, 2011 - Haley Marketing Group
Experience, Results and Collaboration Win VISIT DENVER Account for Karsh Hagan
Karsh Hagan has been awarded the VISIT DENVER advertising account, ending a review that began in March. - November 02, 2011 - KarshHagan
TONAL Completes the Original Score for the Acclaimed Independent Film, "The Apple Pushers"
Tonal, the original music house led by Creative Director/Composer Alex Lasarenko, continues its long-time commitment to the independent filmmaking community, completing work on the acclaimed documentary The Apple Pushers. The Apple Pushers, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, narrated by Edward... - November 01, 2011 - TONAL
The Growth Masters INC Receives 2011 Best of Tampa Award
The Growth Masters INC has been selected for the 2011 Best of Tampa Award in the Educational Consultants category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - October 30, 2011 - The Growth Masters
TONAL Remixes for Britney Spears "B In The Mix - Vol 2"
Alexander Lasarenko, founder of TONAL and one of a leading composer for advertising, television and film is also one of pop music’s most in-demand remixers. His latest remix is for Britney Spear's "B In The Mix - Vol 2" album release which debuted at #4 on Billboard's dance charts. - October 30, 2011 - TONAL
Kanki’s Annual Sushi Freak Benefiting the Pretty In Pink Foundation Raises $10,000
Second annual event draws double the crowd and double the proceeds to benefit local breast cancer patients who are uninsured or under insured. - October 29, 2011 - ClickCulture Communications
Advertising at Scale: IP Audience Zones Without Cookies; 5.2 Million Target-Ready Online Audience Zones - More Than 70 Million Demographic Combinations
Semcasting, Inc., a leader in predictive data solutions, announced the release of IP Audience Zones. Designed to power Agency Trading Desks, DSPs, Ad Networks and Analytical Platforms, IP Zones is a breakthrough audience identification platform that maps nearly 100% of online home, education and... - October 29, 2011 - Semcasting, Inc.
97 Degrees West Brands the World’s Smallest Food Truck
VERTS, (www.vertskebap.com), an Austin-based fast casual restaurant concept, has begun offering mobile food services from what is conceived to be the world’s smallest custom built food truck, branded with creative that was concepted and designed by Austin advertising agency 97 Degrees West. - October 28, 2011 - 97 Degrees West
Former State Rep. Patrick Rose’s New Firm, Corridor Title Signs with 97 Degrees West
Corridor Title, (www.corridortitleco.com), a real estate title firm dedicated to delivering professional and comfortable service at the closing table and throughout the real estate transaction, has signed with 97 Degrees West for branding and marketing services. - October 28, 2011 - 97 Degrees West
campus2careers Taps 97 Degrees West to Brand Its Entry-Level Job & Internship Site
campus2careers, Inc., (www.campus2careers.com), an Austin-based job and internship site for students and recent graduates, has signed with 97 Degrees West for branding and marketing services for the development of a parent brand for its new service offerings. - October 28, 2011 - 97 Degrees West