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An Innovative Online Classified System Enters the Ring with Free Lifetime Ads and Local or National Exposure
Omniopolis' Trulocal Classifieds, features several innovations in online classified advertising to give every city, village and town its own private, local system. Find additional advertising and productivity tools within Omniopolis. - January 28, 2010 - Wirewaves, LLC
Award-Winning Photographer Doug Menuez Launches Menuez Archive Projects, a Boutique Stock Site Featuring Exclusive Imagery from His 30-Plus-Year Career
Award-winning photographer Doug Menuez is launching a boutique stock site offering exclusive access to commercial, editorial, and fine-art imagery from throughout his career. Menuez Archive Projects (menuez.com) will go live on Valentine’s Day, with a launch party on February 18 at its New... - January 27, 2010 - Menuez Archive Projects
Ginger Media and Entertainment Teams with London Photographic Association to Provide Social Media Marketing and PR for Photographers
Ginger Media and Entertainment represents the new school of public relations and PR and their expertise can really help you as individual members. The company is renowned as one of the leading social media marketing and digital PR companies in the USA and UK. It combines online PR, social media marketing and SEO with traditional methods of publicity and event organising. - January 27, 2010 - Ginger Media & Entertainment
PlattForm’s Paws for a Cause Raises Funds for Humane Society
Four million cats and dogs – about one every eight seconds – are euthanized in U.S. shelters each year because they are homeless with no family to adopt them. In the Kansas City metropolitan area alone, more than 20,000 animals are killed in shelters. With the number of animal deaths on... - January 27, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Integrated Agency Fold7 Acquire Stake in Character Animation Company Mr & Mrs Smith
Integrated agency Fold7 acquire character animation production company Mr & Mrs Smith. - January 24, 2010 - Fold7
Atlantis Marine World Hires the EGC Group as Agency of Record
The EGC Group, a full service marketing and advertising agency announced that it has been selected by Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s premiere aquarium and family destination. The EGC Group will provide integrated marketing counsel and support; including marketing planning, creative... - January 23, 2010 - The EGC Group
Strong Digital Focus Creates New Opportunities for Churm Media Advertisers, Content Delivery and Internal Staff
As part of Churm Media’s commitment to continue to grow as a 360-degree media company, CEO and Owner Steve Churm has announced the restructuring of the Newport Beach, CA-based company’s content department. The restructure is aligned with the media company’s focus on creating new... - January 22, 2010 - RipeOrange
Chris Moore and Anthony Arnove, Co-Executive Producers and Co-Directors of The People Speak Join History Makers 2010 Line-Up
Co-executive producers of HISTORY's "The People Speak" are set to present a panel discussion at History Makers 2010 to be held from January 27-29 in New York City. - January 22, 2010 - Achilles Media
New Web-Based Media Buying Software is Now Available
BluHorn Solutions 2.0 is now available. This innovative web-based media buying software is secure, affordable and efficient. The Bismarck-based founders of BluHorn, fed up with complicated and expensive media buying software, launched more than two decades of agency and media buying experience and... - January 21, 2010 - BluHorn, LLC
Branding Shorts Lands 2 Wins and 2 Finalists in National Aegis Awards
Branding Shorts first entries yield two wins and two finalists in the 2009 Aegis Awards Sales/Promotion category for book trailer and small business videos. - January 21, 2010 - Branding Shorts
Everest Group Selects 3forward for Insights(tm) Sales Assistance
3forward selected by global consulting and research firm Everest Group to assist in the release and sales of Everest InsightsTM. This new offering helps sales organizations of outsourcing suppliers significantly improve account targeting and prioritization. 3forward will provide sales support, promotion and other activities to Everest. - January 21, 2010 - 3forward LLC
Florida Internet Marketing Company Begins 2010 with a Roar
Orlando-based Sales & Marketing Technologies has secured five new contracts to begin 2010. - January 20, 2010 - Sales & Marketing Technologies
Invoicera Announces the Release of Its Latest Version
Invoicera, one of the leading online invoicing and billing service provider has unveiled the launch of its new version today. The availability of the new version has been made public and can be accessed at their official website. The new invoicing functionality from Invoicera is set to be the game... - January 20, 2010 - Invoicera
Las Vegas Advertising Agency Announces New Partnership
Geary Company Names John Dalrymple President and COO. - January 20, 2010 - The Geary Company
Call for Entries to the Adding Creative Value Award by Adsoka, Inc.
Adding Creative Value is an awards program for emerging talent in the creative field. Juniors, seniors and those within one year of their graduation date are eligible to submit their work to be judged by a panel of key marketing and design professionals. The Award of Excellence recipient receives a $500 cash prize. - January 20, 2010 - Adsoka, Inc.
Blazinstar Experiential Wins IVCA LiveCom Commercial & Promotion Award
Blazinstar Experiential, on behalf of MediaCom produced the highly acclaimed Eminem Relapse Rehab Experience earlier in the year. Polydor records and MediaCom appointed Blazinstar with the aim of creating a high engagement launch to mark the return of the controversial rapper. Not only did it... - January 19, 2010 - Blazinstar Experiential
USC Marshall School of Business Partners with Rezbuzz to Lead the Way with Online Video Resumes
Rezbuzz and USC Marshall School presents a free workshop: Innovative New Ways to Find a Job and Build Your Business. - January 16, 2010 - WSI Quality Solutions
Free Idea Generator Booklet Available from Rescott
Rescott, LLC has just released its free "Great Ideas" idea generator booklet in virtual book format. The "Great Ideas" booklet is target for business and marketing professionals, authors, schools, testing centers and entrepreneurs. Rescott-produced virtual books are a natural... - January 16, 2010 - Rescott, LLC
Blazinstar Experiential Worked with Green and Blacks to Launch Art Barter at the Rag Factory
PHD Rocket worked with Blazinstar Experiential on behalf of Green and Blacks who sponsored the ArtBarter event that launched last night at the Rag Factory, off Brick Lane. ArtBarter is an innovative way to auction pieces of artwork. Artwork is bartered for by individuals using any alternative... - January 16, 2010 - Blazinstar Experiential
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
Harbour Light Awarded Advertising Campaign for CBOE’s 26th Annual Risk Management Conference
Harbour Light Strategic Marketing proudly launches a new website designed for the 26th Annual Chicago Board Options Exchange Risk Management Conference (RMC) as part of their advertising and marketing campaign. - January 15, 2010 - Harbour Light Strategic Marketing
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
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
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.
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