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Haley Marketing Group Announces New Director of SEO and Social Media Marketing
Brad Smith has been named Haley Marketing’s new Director of SEO and Social Media Marketing - January 15, 2010 - Haley Marketing Group
90octane Promotes Kerry Houchin to Project Manager
Houchin will lead the execution of strategic conversion-driven marketing programs. - January 14, 2010 - 90octane
The Promotional Packaging Tool addy2go Now Available in Customized Sizes to Meet Your Specific Needs
Fruitsalad, Inc. now offers the Addy2Go in customizable sizes to meet promotional product packaging needs. This is in addition to the three standard sizes: the addy Fun, addy Style and the largest, addy Big. - January 14, 2010 - Fruit salad GmbH
Top Retail Marketing Exec Joins Sands Board Company Opens UK Office
Sands Research Inc., a leading provider of neuromarketing research services, today announced that Mr. Joseph Oliver has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Oliver is the President of Retail Data, a national marketing service company based in Richmond, Virginia. "We... - January 14, 2010 - Sands Research, Inc.
Former SVP, Group Publisher of Condé Nast's Women's Wear Daily (WWD) Forms New Group, Launches New Magazine, Website and Social Media Sites
Ralph Erardy, President of newly formed Insider Communications Group (ICG) is launching Specialty Insider, a B2B magazine and digital properties for apparel, specialty retailers. Solveris Marketing and Communications (www.solveris1.com) is named agency of record. - January 14, 2010 - Solveris Marketing and Communications
Akesios is Recognised in eConsultancy Award "Innovation in Lead Generation Online"
The groundbreaking Skype business funded click-to-call product provided by European Directories has been recognised by eConsultancy’s 2009 Innovation Awards, by winning the award for “Innovation in Lead Generation Online.” eConsultancy recognised in particular the product design and business model behind this program. - January 13, 2010 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd
DSNR Media Group Strengthens Foothold in Germany Through Partnership with MediaKraft GMBH
Integrated results-based online advertising expert, DSNR Media Group, expands global presence via strategic partnership with German firm, MediaKraft, to diversify its reach in more market segments locally - January 13, 2010 - DSNR Media Group
ionadas local Puts Small Businesses on the Map
SEO company sees a big future for Google Maps in 2010 - January 11, 2010 - ionadas local
Dropne.ws Implements Meebo and Mobile Functionlity Into Website
Dropne.ws (www.dropne.ws) the free news utility that allow anyone to post stories, blogs, and forums with out logging in announced today that it has implemented new features to its already robust website. - January 10, 2010 - The Digital Marketing Agency
Kate Dunn to Speak at DEX User Group Meeting
The First Annual Digital Exchange (DEX) Meeting will be held Sunday, January 24 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel. Key takeaways from the meeting include: utilizing Quick Response (QR) Codes, copywriting for cross media, social media as a revenue stream, making good choices with offset and digital printing, the printing world in 2010 and executing variable cost models. - January 10, 2010 - Digital Innovations Group
Lighthouse Advertising Group Develops Unique Formula That Combines Mobile Billboard Trucks, Human Directional Sign Twirlers, and Giant Inflatables Nationwide
Lighthouse Advertising Group expands to offer a distinctive array of outdoor advertising, that is not limited geographically and is furnished on a full service basis. - January 10, 2010 - Lighthouse Advertising Group LLC
The Image Incentives Company Recognized as the Leader in Virtual Office Leaders by Its Peers for Second Straight Year
In a culmination of an independent study the title of “Leader of the Pack” was once again awarded to the Image Incentives Company – a recognition based on both peer review as well as consumer satisfaction. - January 09, 2010 - Image Incentives
The New Hybrid: Advertising Agency & Consulting Firm in One
Boasting a portfolio of successful strategies, Junction Creative LLC (Junction) enters the market with a new business model, that which combines a consulting firm with that of an advertising agency. - January 09, 2010 - Junction Creative Solutions
BRPR Group Complot Magazine
Miami based PR/AD firm hybrid brpr Group is tapped by Complot Magazine for Special Valentines Day Issue. - January 08, 2010 - BRPR Group
BlitzLocal Weighs in at Boulder County Business Report CEO Roundtable
Technology Companies working together to strengthen economy - January 07, 2010 - BlitzLocal
Aditall Wins Top Advertising Honors at 2009 Interactive Media Awards
Aditall, a browser-based solution that allows online marketers to create short videos and professional quality video ad campaigns - from scratch, announced that it has been awarded Advertising - Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards™. - January 05, 2010 - AditAll
New Retail and Digital Agency Grows Rapidly Despite Recession
Amid recession, three marketing & advertising vets launch new venture. Capitalizing on evolving consumer behavior and new tools for the digital revolution, Venu Interactive seeks to engage consumers. - January 01, 2010 - Venu Interactive
Social Networking Tools Are Priority for Retailers - RetailConnections Adds Social Media Names Solveris Marketing + Communications as AOR
Increasingly, retailers are realizing the importance of social media with a majority starting to develop a plan. In 2010, this becomes a major priority with more retailers using their budgets for social media. RetailConnections has realized this trend retaining Solveris Marketing for strategy.and has introduced new social media tools for communication. - December 29, 2009 - Solveris Marketing and Communications
Delbert Entertainment Designs Promos for CZ Luxe’s Launch with Whole Foods
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of commercial/promo spots for the CZ Luxe line of beauty products into Whole Foods Marketplace. - December 26, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at Council of Independent Colleges’ 2010 Presidents Institute
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading full-service advertising agency specializing in postsecondary education, announces its attendance at the Council of Independent Colleges’ Presidents Institute. The invitation-only event, which will be held from Jan. 4-7, in Marco Island, Fla., brings... - December 24, 2009 - PlattForm Higher Education
Akesios Continues to Add Engineering Talent
Akesios today announced the recruitment of Antony Finnegan to its engineering department as Technical Services Manager. - December 23, 2009 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd
HerStory on Business Combines Leadership, Learning and Expertise in Weekend Seminar by and for Women in Small Business
A new weekend seminar, “HerStory on Business,” is coming to northern Ohio March 19-21, 2010. Businesswomen from all walks of life will join together for professional learning, sharing and personal development in scenic Marblehead, Ohio. Geared toward women in leadership or ownership... - December 19, 2009 - aha creative
Oshyn, Inc. Explains Content Sharing Styles for Content Management Systems
Oshyn shares best practices for integrating content sharing through a CMS to provide syndicated content to affiliate websites. - December 19, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Akesios Launches Local-Social Media Buying Agency: LocalSocialAds.com
Akesios today announced the launch of an advertising agency specialising in buying media across a range of social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn and Qype. - December 19, 2009 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd
Medal of Honor 150th Anniversary Foundation Web Site Launched by BrainSpark Media
BrainSpark Media, a Denver Web design agency, has launched the new Web site for the Medal of Honor 150th Anniversary Foundation. The site, medalofhonor150.org, features interactive pages designed to help the Foundation inform the public about the heroics of the Medal of Honor recipients and the ideals for which the Medal is recognized. - December 18, 2009 - BrainSpark Media
Harbour Light Launches New Revamped SKI NH Website
Harbour Light Advertising Agency launches new website for SKINH.com, the White Mountain’s largest outdoor recreational directory promoting ski resort operations, lodging, and area attractions for New Hampshire tourism. - December 17, 2009 - Harbour Light Strategic Marketing
Award Winners Fold7 Beat Recession with Record Growth
Youth communications specialists Fold7 report a record period in 2009 after strategic restructure. Chairman Charles Denton, former CEO of Molton Brown, will build on success for 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Fold7
Brunswick Bowling Launches Social Media with Successful Wii-a-Day Sweepstakes
Brunswick Bowling launches its presence in social media with its Win a Wii-a-Day Sweepstakes. The contest generated interest and excitement around Brunswick's new Wii Bowling Clubs. LoSasso Advertising's interactive division built Brunswick's online presence through sites that include Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. - December 16, 2009 - LoSasso Advertising
Free 'Kill the Germs' Posters from MarketNet Associates Put Humorous Spin on Germ Awareness
Order free posters reminding restroom users to wash their hands at www.killthegerms.com. Hang these humorous posters anyplace germs lurk. Screen savers and static release clings also available from MarketNet Associates. - December 16, 2009 - MarketNet Associates
The B & B Directory Website Introduces a New Offering for Clients
Thebandbddirectory.co.uk Launches New Platinum Adverts for Its Advertisers. - December 16, 2009 - The B & B Directory
BIGLocal Announces “Guaranteed-Profitable” Advertising Campaigns
BIGLocal, a Canadian PPC Agency Located in Ottawa ON, Have released a Pay per Click (PPC) Search Marketing Campaign That is Guaranteed to be Profitable from the First Month, or You get Your Money back. - December 12, 2009 - BIGLocal.ca
Oshyn, Inc. Explains Sitecore’s Advantages in Social Media and Interactive Web Content Management
Sitecore CMS offers opportunities to create a more engaging Web Site experience for visitors, while offering distinct business and web development advantages. - December 12, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations Named a Finalist for 2009 DPAC Award for Best Digital Direct Response
Lead generation campaign combined public relations and direct marketing - December 12, 2009 - Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations
Oshyn, Inc. Shares Methods for Increasing Customer Engagement with Open Text Web Solutions
Open Text Web Delivery Manager can be leveraged to maximize visitor engagement via Personalization, Social Media, Web 2.0, Search, Analytics and robust integration. Oshyn, Inc., www.oshyn.com, an Enterprise Technology Agency with a reputation for delivering innovative business solutions for the... - December 10, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Akesios Platform Selected by European Directories for the Skype Business Funded Click-to Call Product Rollout
Akesios has been selected by European Directories to provide the Akesios Platform to process and fulfill the Skype business funded click-to-call product across its operating companies. Simon Greenman, Managing Director of Online for European Directories said: "The Akesios Platform and the Akesios implementation team were an important part in bringing our new business funded click-to-call product to market quickly and with minimal impact to our existing operations.” - December 10, 2009 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd
Emmy Award-Winning Graphic Artist Designs A Little Ol’ Factory’s Promos of CZ Luxe Into Whole Foods
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of commercial/promo spots for A Little Ol’ Factory’s introduction of the CZ Luxe line of beauty products into Whole Foods Marketplace. - December 09, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Printer Gateway and Design Back Office Create Over 1200 Logos During 3-Day Graphics Canada Conference
In their first joint exhibition as strategic partners Printer Gateway, a leading trade print facility located in Toronto, and Design Back Office, a San Francisco-based wholesale graphic and interactive design solutions provider, created over 1200 custom made logos for attendees of the Graphics... - December 08, 2009 - Design Back Office
Delbert Entertainment Delivers Special Effects Shots for Curve of Earth
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of effects shots for the feature film, “Curve of Earth.” - December 08, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Emmy Award-Winning Graphic Artist Designs Animation for the Launch of Get A Hold of Santa
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the designing and animation for the launch of Get A Hold Of Santa. - December 08, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Emmy Award-Winning Creative Director Launches Online Campaign for A Little Ol’ Factory
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the launch of an Internet-based campaign for A Little Ol’ Factory. - December 08, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Atlanta Public Relations Agency Write2Market Releases 2010 Writing Trends
What’s new for business communicators in 2010? Recently released "2010 Writing Trends" paper reveals a dramatically different landscape in social media, content development, copywriting and public relations—and what this means for business writers in all industries in the coming year. - December 07, 2009 - Write2Market
Third Wave Advertising Appoints Johanna Anderson Marketing Assistant
Third Wave Advertising, Central Georgia's most comprehensive advertising agency and internet marketing firm, announces the addition of Johanna Anderson as Marketing Assistant. Anderson, a Macon native, recently joined the Third Wave team after spending five years as a creative writer and project... - December 07, 2009 - Third Wave Digital
Web-Based Software Automates Media Buying for Ad Agencies
Marketing technology company Avenue Right combines technology and services to streamline a business process for advertising agencies—media buying. - December 05, 2009 - Avenue Right, LLC
Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations Earns Five NEDA 2009 National Channel Marketing Awards
Agency recognized in consecutive years for campaign and ad development - December 05, 2009 - Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations
Printer Gateway and Design Back Office Join Forces to Shape Next Era of Web 2 Print Innovation
Printer Gateway, a leading print facility located in Toronto along with Design Back Office, a San Francisco-based wholesale graphic and interactive design solutions provider, today announced a broad strategic partnership to jointly sell, develop and market integrated web to print and design... - December 04, 2009 - Design Back Office
Buyabeercompany.com Bid to Buy Pabst Brewing Company Nears $15 Million, Over 750,000 Pledge to Join This Crowdsourcing First
Forza Migliozzi & The Ad Store Crowdsource the Purchase of Pabst Brewing Company via Buyabeercompany.com. - December 04, 2009 - Forza Migliozzi, llc.
CPX Interactive Announces Proprietary Ad Management Platform
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, to launch technology platform, CPX adROIt™, in early 2010 - December 02, 2009 - CPXi
Announcing the Addy2Go.com Uniquely New Advertising Tool
Fruitsalad, Inc. has a new, unique promotional packaging tool the Addy2Go. The Addy2Go starts with three functional sizes; the addy Fun, addy Style and the largest, addy Big. - December 02, 2009 - Fruit salad GmbH
Rockville Creative Inc. Produces Video Content for Calypso St. Barth
Short Films Part of New Integrated Marketing Strategy for Luxury Retailer - December 01, 2009 - Rockville Pictures Inc.
More Commission Opportunities for Travel Agents Around the World Thanks to Unaira Destination Service Platform
Unaira’s White Label, Travel Affiliate Program gives the travel and hospitality industry a turnkey solution to access world’s largest inventory of travel-related services through one interface, with more than 12,000 commissionable products available. - November 27, 2009 - Unaira