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Atlanta Shows Strong Support for Local Startups and Growing Businesses
With news that hiring had slowed, preventing unemployment levels from dropping as predicted, 2011 began with an inauspicious economic outlook. Georgia in particular entered the year seeking to end a three year slide of job losses. While the times have been hard on business across the board, startup... - August 06, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
E-Commerce Provider Shopify Partners with Zibaba to Offer Customers Facebook Stores
In answer to a growing demand from online retailers, Shopify have now launched the Zibaba Facebook Storefront application in the Shopify App Store, giving customers the chance to easily create a Facebook store from their existing Shopify store. - August 03, 2011 - Zibaba
YODI Creates Another Engaging Branded Magazine for B&H
The SBG custom branded magazine was created by YODI to enable B&H to reach out more effectively to the student market. - August 02, 2011 - YODI Group
Norwich Marketing Company Launches New Website to Help with Local, Cost-Effective Marketing
If you run a business or organisation in and around Norwich, Norfolk, the need for cost-effective advertising, PR, printwork, direct mail, websites, social media and other forms of marketing has never been greater. New website, www.MarketinginNorwich.co.uk, aims to come to the rescue of everyone... - August 01, 2011 - MarketinginNorwich.co.uk
AB Small Business Marketing Creates Android App "Marketing Help"
AB Small Business Marketing has created the Android App "Marketing Help" so that business owners can now get answers to their marketing, advertising, sales, and business questions on their mobile phones. - August 01, 2011 - AB Small Business Marketing
New Facebook App for Builders Adds Community Listings to Facebook Page
New Home Feed, the leading tool for home builders to disseminate and manage new home listings, has partnered with Builder Web Apps to offer a turnkey solution that turns Facebook pages into a traffic and lead generation resource. The partnership between Builder Web Apps, a software provider to keep... - July 31, 2011 - New Home Feed
Mountain High Ski Resort Taps Moxie Sozo for Seasonal Ad Campaign
Boulder, Colo.-based creative advertising agency Moxie Sozo effectively reaches the Los Angeles teen demographic in its latest seasonal ad campaign for Mountain High Ski Resort in Wrightwood, Calif. - July 28, 2011 - Moxie Sozo
CONTEXTWEBb Reaches Major Milestone, with 50% of Its RTB Inventory Enabled for Expandable Rich Media
CONTEXTWEB has reached a major milestone, with 50% of its RTB inventory accepting rich media expandable ads, more than anyone else in the industry. Studies have shown rich media ads, which expand when moused over or clicked on, significantly increase user interaction and ad performance. - July 28, 2011 - CONTEXTWEB Inc.
MobDis Unveils Pro Version of HTML5 Mobile Ad Builder
Billed as “the game-changer in the mobile ad industry,” the HTML5-based mobile ad creation platform allows users to create, publish and share fully customizable interactive rich media mobile ads without any technical knowledge. Fully integrated with leading ad servers and mobile ad networks, MobDis Pro allows users to deploy cross-platform mobile ads and prototype apps, as well as export them as applications and monitor campaign performance. To learn more, visit mobdis.com - July 27, 2011 - 2359 Media Pte Ltd
Myriad Media Establishes New Environmental Initiative
Myriad Media developed a new environmental plan to reduce its carbon footprint. - July 24, 2011 - Myriad Media
The Social Network Consultants of Bradenton, FL Offer Six Steps to Social Media Success
The Social Network Consultants offer Social Media advice. - July 23, 2011 - The Social Network Consultants
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools Launches Website
Memphis agency, Myndshift, behind interactive work as part of larger marketing effort. - July 23, 2011 - Myndshift Advertising & Communications
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Boise
EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new owner for its Boise store at 10804 W. Fairview Ave. under the ownership of local resident Fred Jacobi. EmbroidMe is part of a family of brands at United Franchise Group. Jacobi has spent nearly 30 years in various... - July 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Hotel Industry Stimulus Plan Unveiled to Increase Occupancy Rates in a Down Economy
Barter Media Solutions has announced today the roll out of a $200 million dollar stimulus plan designed to help resorts and hotels and Convention & Visitor Bureaus in today's challenging economy. - July 22, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Companies & All Their Employees Can Now Deploy Their Very Own Branded Greeting Cards Using Zone1’s Easy to Use Software
In today’s competitive business environment where capturing and maintaining customer loyalty can be the difference between success and failure, more and more companies are seeking new ways to enhance their branding and stay connected to every consumer touch point possible. Zone1 has... - July 22, 2011 - Zone1
Jim DeWitt Joins Archer as Director of Web Technology
Archer Communications, Inc., a full-service integrated marketing communications firm located in Rochester, NY, is pleased to announce that Jim DeWitt has joined the team as the Director of Web Technology. - July 22, 2011 - Archer Communications, Inc.
CCIP Visits Congressman Ackerman, Attends Mets Games
On Friday (July 15, 2011), students in The Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) visited Congressman Gary Ackerman's Office to observe and learn about the inner workings of the United States Government. The visit was followed by a trip to the Mets-Philles baseball game and annual post-game... - July 20, 2011 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
CKR Interactive Wins National Website Competition
National Association of Health Care Recruiters (NAHCR) Selects CKR Design for New Site - July 20, 2011 - CKR Interactive, Inc.
Barrow & Dugow Form New Marketing Firm
Rick Barrow and Len Dugow, two of the nation’s best-known marketers of upscale real estate properties, are creating a new real estate marketing/advertising firm called “Barrow & Dugow.” - July 17, 2011 - LGD Communications
Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet Integrates Social and Traditional Media to Drive Consumer Appetite
Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet, and ad agency of record breensmith advertising, recently launched an integrated media campaign that utilized social media to engage local customers. - July 16, 2011 - breensmith advertising
Pinstripe Marketing Receives International Award for Video Work
The winners of the 32nd Annual Telly Awards were announced, with St. Petersburg-based advertising agency, Pinstripe Marketing, taking home a bronze statuette for its Trend Micro corporate video. A panel of 350 judges reviewed more than 14,000 entries from all 50 states and around the world - one of... - July 15, 2011 - Pinstripe Marketing
Ernie Canadeo of The EGC Group Elected to the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association (LIA)
The EGC Group, Inc. announced today that EGC’s President and CEO, Ernie Canadeo, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association (LIA) by its Board of Directors. - July 15, 2011 - The EGC Group
User Friendly Media Earns Google AdWords Certified Partner Status
User Friendly Media (www.userfriendlymedia.com), an internet advertising company and business directory for local businesses, is proud to announce today that it has earned recognition as a Google AdWords Certified Partner. As a Google AdWords Certified Partner, User Friendly Media has demonstrated... - July 15, 2011 - User Friendly Media
Scwam Announces Grand Opening
Brand new business listing service hits the internet, focusing on helping small to medium sized companies gain more recognition for their business and achieving a greater exposure for their products and services. - July 15, 2011 - Scwam
Post Exchange Catering Launches “Feeding Love” Facebook Sweepstakes
Post Exchange Catering, a local, family owned and operated company out of Atlanta, GA, has launched their Feeding Love Facebook Sweepstakes. Post Exchange Catering will be donating one book for every ten people who enter the sweepstakes on Facebook and will additionally be selecting one... - July 14, 2011 - nuphorIQ
Riechesbaird's "Branding Business" Radio Show Spotlights How Market Research Influences Brand Strategy
Bill MacElroy, President of Socratic Technologies and Chris St. Hilaire, President of M4 Strategies provide insights about the importance of shaping public opinion. - July 14, 2011 - BrandingBusiness
Nearby Digital Announces Winner of Monthly "Most Liked Business In Shoreditch" Competition
The Happy Sailor, a pirate-themed tattoo parlour is the second business in Shoreditch to win the competition since its inception in May 2011. - July 14, 2011 - Nearby Digital
CCIP Session B Welcoming Session
The Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) hosted two orientations over the past weekend (Sat, July 9 and Sun, July 10), welcoming the arrival of the program's Session B students. The orientations took place at the Flushing YMCA's conference room. Session B hosts 68 students who come from a wide... - July 13, 2011 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
Equifax and breensmith Advertising Earn Credit with New TV Campaign
Independent Atlanta ad agency, breensmith, recently completed work to launch Equifax Complete, a new product that combines credit monitoring and identity protection. The offbeat TV and social media effort revolves around a half-cop, half-accountant character that isn’t afraid to mix it up... - July 13, 2011 - breensmith advertising
K4S Entertainment Raises the Bar for the July Issue of Web Publication
After receiving a staggering number of views to www.k4sent.com once the initial release was published in June, K4S Entertainment brings in big name independent talent to feature for the July edition of the Website that publishes July 11, 2011 with dynamic Youtube sensation Karmin, Nationally... - July 13, 2011 - K4S Entertainment
Beauty Futurologist Jeanine Recckio Announces Expansion of Mirror Mirrors Innovation Interventions
Jeanine Recckio’s Innovation Interventions “beauty boot camp” ignites your imagination by putting brands and individuals that pushes the limit, showing participants what brands need to do to stay strong, creative, and profitable. - July 11, 2011 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group
Jacksonville Based Company K4S Entertainment Shows Progress as Website Builds Up Steam
K4S Entertainment, the music and entertainment production company in Jacksonville Florida's newly created website gains substantial ground as the world takes notice. The website has increased in both internet presence as well as Alexa rating in less than two months after launch. - July 09, 2011 - K4S Entertainment
Mogul PR President Wins Power 30 Under 30 Award
Mogul PR, a leading creative communications agency, is proud to announce the recent win for the Power 30 Under 30 Award for Business by their President, Ryan Hattaway. The Power 30 Under 30™ Awards honors outstanding individuals under the age of thirty around the United States that have achieved extraordinary success. - July 05, 2011 - Mogul PR
Viral Video Featuring San Luis Obispo Celebrities Launches Whizbang’s New Video Department
Happy Town video become viral sensation for California city. - July 03, 2011 - Whizbang
Merlin in My Pocket "Discovers the Magic" of Winning an International Book Award
With the help and creative direction of the incredible team at Creative Bube Tube, President and Founder of Merlin in My Pocket, Deborah Johnson, released her first award winning book; "Discover the Magic: A Guide to Understanding Others and YOU." - July 01, 2011 - Creative Bube Tube
Optical Factory Promotes Their Annual Sale by Using Creative Bube Tube’s Advertising Expertise
Independently Owned, Optical Factory looked to Television Marketing Solution, Creative Bube Tube to amp up their advertising efforts in time to promote their summer sales. - July 01, 2011 - Creative Bube Tube
Stan W. Tait Broadcasts His Story of the Angel Pendant with a Commercial Produced by Creative Bube Tube
Stan W. Tait, Owner, and President of Stan W. Tait Jewellery looked to Television Marketing Solution, Creative Bube Tube to promote his unique and inspirational Sterling Silver Jewellery brand, The Angel Pendant by Stan W Tait. - July 01, 2011 - Creative Bube Tube
Nicole Larrauri of The EGC Group to Present at ‘Summer Social Media Boot Camp’ Event on July 15
Nicole Larrauri, Managing Partner of The EGC Group – a full service marketing and digital agency – has been appointed as a member of the faculty at the Fair Media Council’s ‘Summer Social Media Boot Camp’ (#summersm) to be held on Friday, July 15th at Briarcliffe... - June 30, 2011 - The EGC Group
New Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program to Help Businesses of All Sizes and Industries
Barter Media Solutions (BMS) introduces an innovative Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program designed to help businesses of all industries recover full value for troubled inventory, holdings and assets. - June 29, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Corporate Magic Bags Another Telly Award
Dallas-based "messaging architects" score Bronze Telly for YMCA video production. - June 29, 2011 - Corporate Magic
Branding Shorts’ Dunkin’ Donuts Campaign Wins 2011 Telly Award
Branding Shorts wins a 2011 Telly Award for its Dunkin’ Donuts and American Express promotional “SweetLife” online video campaign. - June 26, 2011 - Branding Shorts
Noyes Memorial Hospital Selects Archer Communications, Inc. as Agency of Record
Archer Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been selected by Noyes Memorial Hospital to serve as the agency of record. - June 26, 2011 - Archer Communications, Inc.
The JAR Group Nominated for Agency of the Year at 2011 Golden Link Awards
Online marketing agency The JAR Group was nominated for the LinkShare OPM Agency of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. The JAR Group was named the recipient of the award at the 2010 Annual LinkShare Golden Link Awards. - June 26, 2011 - The JAR Group
CONTEXTWEB Enhances Inventory Quality Processes to Provide Increased Site Monitoring and Customization
CONTEXTWEB has partnered with Trust Metrics to provide its clients with advanced scoring and filtering of web domains to identify high-quality inventory for online advertising. CONTEXTWEB will also use Trust Metrics to vet new publisher sources for its leading online ad exchange. - June 25, 2011 - CONTEXTWEB Inc.
Room 214 Launches Twitter Growth Strategies Presentation
Social media agency, Room 214, launches a free Twitter growth strategies presentation to help businesses and individuals accelerate growth on their Twitter communities. The presentation can be found on the social media blog Capture The Conversation. It covers social media management best practice... - June 24, 2011 - Room 214
Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts Launches New Branding Campaign by LGD Communications
The second branding campaign for Gran Melia, the 16-property flagship brand of hotels and resorts from Spanish hospitality giant Sol Melia. - June 24, 2011 - LGD Communications
Sanrio, Inc. Launches Custom Facebook Stores App Developed by Room 214
Sanrio, Inc. launches a custom “Stores” application for the Sanrio and Hello Kitty Facebook pages as a means to share local information with fans, and ultimately drive foot-traffic to brick and mortar stores. - June 23, 2011 - Room 214
Business is Booming in Greenwood, Indiana
26.4% increase in local business advertising in the Greenwood HomePages® Directory demonstrates optimism and commitment to local consumers. - June 23, 2011 - American Marketing & Publishing
TradeShow Teacher Announces Booth Display Competition
Booth display submissions judged on messaging, design, and overall excellence. Winners to receive resources, training & exposure. - June 23, 2011 - TradeShow Teacher
IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC Reviewed "Chance Of A Lifetime" Single by Stanley Jeter
Stanley Jeter is back in the Music Industry and focusing on his new CD "Chance Of A Lifetime." - June 23, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES