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Red Bricks Media Announces Paid Search Diagnostic Service
The performance marketing agency’s new offering provides in-depth analysis of current paid search campaign performance, allowing marketers to identify opportunities for improvements. - February 27, 2009 - Red Bricks Media
WSI and Corp Shorts Engage in Search Engine Marketing
WSI announced today the company's engagement with Corp Shorts, a LA based video production company, on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising campaign. - February 27, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
WSI and Rainey Chiropractic Engage in Search Engine Marketing
WSI Quality Solutions announced today the company's engagement with Rainey Chiropractic on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising campaign. - February 27, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
WSI and The Talent House SF Engage in Search Engine Marketing
WSI Quality Solutions announced today the company's engagement with The Talent House SF on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising campaign. - February 27, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
LeadPile Lead Exchange Brings New Efficiency to Lead Buyers
LeadPile announced today new enhancements to The LeadPile Lead Exchange Buyer Accounts to make the LeadPile Buyer experience even easier. A recent update gives Lead Buyers the ability to adjust "main settings" in their lead direct campaigns. - February 26, 2009 - Leadpile
Najam Sheraz Performs Only Love on Press TV
New British television program "Remembering the Children of Palestine" has invited Pakistani Pop star Najam Sheraz to sing his peace anthem "Only Love" on their Tuesday February 24 telecast, 6 PM – 7PM GMT, according to Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking. - February 25, 2009 - Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking
Vermont Internet Marketing and Design Start-up: Trillium Digital
A new Vermont-based online marketing, web design, and ecommerce strategy company, Trillium Digital Internet Design and Strategy is open for business. - February 24, 2009 - Trillium Digital Internet Design & Strategy
Guava and NetBooster to Form Partnership
NetBooster (FR0000079683 – ALNBT) and Guava (DK0060074144 – GUAVA.CO) announce that they have decided to enter into an industrial and operational partnership cemented by NetBooster taking an 11% stake in Guava. - February 23, 2009 - NetBooster
Recession Resilient: College Students Still Socially Active
Experienced College Gurus Still See Green; College Segment is a Great Place to Invest. - February 21, 2009 - UD On Campus
Pinstripe Marketing Launches Advertising Campaign for SPOT
Pinstripe Marketing will unveil a new advertising campaign for SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) at the grand opening of its first spay/neuter clinic today in Pinellas Park. - February 21, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
Min Day Summit to Feature Digital Strategy Secrets from Forbes, Mediavest, Yahoo and Martha Stewart
Media Industry Newsletter (min) has announced an A-list of speakers and an information-packed program for the annual min day Summit, which brings together magazine brand leaders and their agency partners to tackle the challenges of making a profit online, particularly in this challenging economy. - February 20, 2009 - Access Intelligence
Lucky 3 Creative Brings Home Three ADDY Awards
For the second consecutive year Lucky 3 Creative has won three ADDY Awards presented by the American Advertising Federation, Greater Miami. Lucky 3 Creative’s winners include a gold ADDY for Lucky 3 Creative’s Holiday Package and Card and two silver ADDYS for The Regent Bal Harbour 1... - February 19, 2009 - Lucky 3 Creative
New Branding Blog Stimulates Worldwide Collaboration of Firms Focusing on B2B Issues
RiechesBaird, a brand creation and development firm that specializes in building the value of B2B companies, has announced the launch of the B2B Brand Debate blog, B2Bbranddebate.com, aimed at reaching marketers in the B2B world as well as those who are interested in branding strategies for... - February 19, 2009 - BrandingBusiness
Trico Products, Global Leader in Windshield Wiper Blades, Renews SEO & Email Programs with 90octane
Denver conversion-driven marketing agency will strategize an SEO keyword refresh and implement Web analytics. - February 14, 2009 - 90octane
Cathy Sanita Named to Local Business Clubs America Board
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that director of operations Cathy Sanita has been named to the Advisory Board of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of The Triangle. As a board member, Sanita will assist... - February 14, 2009 - Hummingbird Creative Group
BRANDEMiX Selected to Brand New York Junior League’s New Website
BRANDEMiX, the NYC-based communications consultancy known for innovative branding around human resources initiatives, has announced a partnership with the New York Junior League (NYJL). BRANDEMiX will provide designs for a new, modern look and feel for the NYJL website, helping to reinforce its... - February 13, 2009 - BRANDEMiX
Poweri’s Online Booking Engine Positions Small and Medium Hotels for Success in a Down Economy
In a down economy, how do small hotels survive the massive loss of tourist dollars?.... Catch them online. - February 12, 2009 - Poweri Technologies Inc.
Sally Krumholz Joins Fry Hammond Barr
Fry Hammond Barr, a leading full service marketing and communications agency based in Orlando, recently hired Sally Krumholz as senior interactive planner/buyer. In this role, Krumholz will be responsible for leading interactive media strategies, campaign development and execution for agency... - February 12, 2009 - Fry Hammond Barr
PixelFish Establishes Position as Leading Provider of Video Ad Solutions for Google TV Ads Ads’ Creation Marketplace
Nine months after the launch of the Ad Creation Marketplace for Google TV Ads™, PixelFish has been selected, more often than any of the other 24 video ad providers and has maintained a maximum 5-Star service rating. - February 11, 2009 - PixelFish, Inc.
Bugatti a Winner in California Competition
Bugatti Royale & Chris Craft Cobra-Inspired Ads Take The Bronze. Jim Palam & Partners’ credo of "Hot Ideas Delivered Fast" hit high gear this week, when the Santa Barbara advertising agency’s ad campaign for client Pacifica Real Estate Group received the Bronze Award... - February 11, 2009 - Jim Palam & Partners
Quarry Responds to Evolving Client Needs with Enhanced Digital Media Strategy and New Vice President Appointment
Responding to rapid changes in the economy and client needs, Quarry Integrated Communications has developed a new, senior executive role within the organization focused on digital experience. - February 11, 2009 - Quarry Integrated Communications
Ckarma Marketing Helps KickStart International Lift Thousands of Africans Out of Poverty
By developing a comprehensive global marketing and advertising campaign ckarma has helped increase sales of Kickstart's MoneyMaker irrigation pumps, lifting thousands of small scale farmers from poverty. - February 11, 2009 - Ckarma Marketing
MediaShakers Adds COO to Launch US Operation. Andrew Moskowitz Teams with MediaShakers.
MediaShakers Corp., a Global online ad network today announced that Andrew Moskowitz has embarked as their Chief Operating Officer to lead online advertising network launched into the United States market. - February 10, 2009 - Media Shakers Corp.
KeyRelevance Search Professionals Share Expertise at National Search Conference
Dallas-based KeyRelevance Search Marketing Team to Speak at SMX West Search Engine Marketing Conference in Santa Clara, CA. - February 09, 2009 - KeyRelevance Search Engine Marketing
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Names New Director of Brand Strategy
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Sherry Moss Mitchell has joined the firm as director of brand strategy. - February 07, 2009 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Red Bricks Media to Speak at SMX West 2009
Chief Strategist Craig Hordlow will share advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques in a session on “Analyzing and Converting SEO Traffic.” - February 06, 2009 - Red Bricks Media
New Strategic Marketing Firm, Freakin’ Genius Marketing is Launched by Plum Grove Printers
Freakin’ Genius Marketing’s expert Strategic Planning delivers branded messaging from idea through execution in conjunction with 5-Star Marketing Solutions that address unique client needs. - February 06, 2009 - Freakin' Genius Marketing
Critically Acclaimed Actress Shelli Boone Cast in New Comedy Central Webisode "Hot Sluts: Rated R!"
Shelli Boone has just wrapped production on the Comedy Central webisode, Hot Sluts: Rated R! The webisode, an irreverent salute to 80’s prison gang films like Chained Heat and Red Heat is being released by the network’s web division, Atom Films. The webisodes focus on a group of sexy... - February 06, 2009 - The Carter Agency
New, Low-Cost Alternative to Hiring Expensive Copywriter
Veteran copywriter and communication coach Jan O’Daniel rolls out a customized, half-day training workshop that teaches writers and non-writers everything they always wanted to know about great web copy but were afraid (or didn’t know) to ask. - February 06, 2009 - Jan O'Daniel
Solar Velocity to Provide Web Branding and Creative Services for Purple Inc
Solar Velocity, LLC (www.solarvelocity.com), a leading interactive marketing and web development company based in Atlanta, GA, announced that it will provide the interactive marketing strategy and execution for Purple Inc, a residential drug and alcohol treatment program in Lawrenceville,... - February 05, 2009 - Solar Velocity
The Visionaire Group Taps Matthew Lipson for Vice President of New Creative Solutions Group
Digital Agency Forms New Division to Continue Award-Winning Innovations, Cutting-Edge Offerings for Clients. - February 05, 2009 - The Visionaire Group
Ramtron International Renews SEO Program with 90octane and Adds Lead Generation
The Denver conversion-driven marketing agency will strategize and execute an online marketing program delivering qualified sales leads. - February 04, 2009 - 90octane
Najam Sheraz Will be Interviewed on BBC Radio February 4
Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking announces BBC Asian Network program GAGAN GREWAL has singer, composer, producer Najam Sheraz as celebrity guest this week. - February 04, 2009 - Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking
Needy Kids Versus Two Less Lattes or One Less Fast Food Visit? Carpenter Public Relations Launches Project 10 Experiment to Help Charity.
Americans spend $500 on average on fast food. 40 million people visit their favorite coffee house each month. What if, just once, consumers gave that same $10 used for these lifestyle buys and gave it a charity desperately trying to serve 10,000 needy children by 2010. That's what the Project 10 Experiment is trying to accomplish and is looking for national support to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. - February 02, 2009 - Carpenter Public Relations
Sterling Bank Launches Radio Advertising Campaign with Creative and Media Buying from Radio Lounge
When Houston based Sterling Bank decided it wanted to use radio advertising to acquire new business customers, Radio Lounge was the choice for strategy, creative development, production and media buying services - January 31, 2009 - Radio Lounge - A Direct Response Radio Advertising Agency
Third Wave Advertising Redesigned Tubman Museum Website
Third Wave Advertising, located in Macon, Georgia, launches the newly redesigned Tubman Museum website. - January 30, 2009 - Third Wave Digital
Elizabeth Spear Promoted to Account Executive at Third Wave Advertising
Elizabeth Spear is promoted to Account Executive at Third Wave Advertising in Macon, Georgia. Spear will head the website design sales division. - January 30, 2009 - Third Wave Digital
Ohana Companies Enhances Senior Management Team, Naming Veteran Business Growth Strategist Alex Giacco as President
Veteran business strategist Alex Giacco has recently joined the revolutionary promotional marketing firm Ohana Companies, as the company’s President. - January 29, 2009 - Ohana Companies
Red Bricks Media Hires Russell Bongard as Creative Director
Ex-Publicis Creative joins Red Bricks Media's San Francisco team. - January 29, 2009 - Red Bricks Media
Digital Agency The Visionaire Group Continues Record Growth in 2008 Despite Recession
Digital Shop Calls 2008 Their “Best Year Ever” with 160% Earnings Growth in Full-Service Widget/Apps Division. - January 29, 2009 - The Visionaire Group
This Valentine's Day Legions of Lovers Are Expected to Dump Sweet for Sour with Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy
Candy Dynamics invites lovers throughout America to spice up their Valentine’s Day with long-lasting blasts of Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy. Considered as the perfect pucker-up aphrodisiac by those in the know, Toxic Waste candies are guaranteed to make even the most prudish... - January 29, 2009 - Candy Dynamics
THUNDER FACTORY Outlines Major Marketing Trends and Challenges for 2009
Marketing Budgets Will Shrink and Shift Toward Digital Spectrum and Greater Measurability, but Creativity Continues to Matter - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe
Ad Ventures Inc. Partners with Jivox to Provide Online Video Advertising Solutions
Video distribution channel provides Ad Ventures a distinct advantage over competing agencies. - January 28, 2009 - Ad Ventures, Inc.
Dave Gott Releases New CD Making Love is Right
Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking announces that Dave Gott has released a new CD featuring an all-star band that includes Billy Joel alumni Liberty DeVitto, David Santos and Crystal Taliefero. - January 28, 2009 - Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking
Ad♦Q Awards CKR Interactive’s Creative with Highest Ad Performance Score
Ad♦Q Studies finds CKR Interactive’s creative design to have the highest impact in its recent Readership Study of NURSEWEEK. - January 28, 2009 - CKR Interactive, Inc.
THUNDER FACTORY Creates New Consumer Review Brand, TrustLink, for Better Business Bureau of the Southland
Integrated Marketing Firm Assists the Leading Ethical Business Standards Organization in Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy. - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe
Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino Selects Advertising Agency of Record
The Geary Company, an independent Las Vegas advertising agency, has been selected as Agency of Record for Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The casino, located on Pittsburgh's scenic North Shore, is scheduled to open in August. - January 25, 2009 - The Geary Company
The EGC Group Selects DoubleClick as Digital Ad Management Solution to Better Serve Growing Client Base
The EGC Group, voted Best Advertising Agency by Long Island Business News, has selected DoubleClick Inc., a premier provider of digital marketing technology and services, as its provider for digital ad management. The EGC Group will be using DoubleClick's integrated DART® platform to meet the... - January 25, 2009 - The EGC Group
Atlas Copco CMT USA Renews Contract with 90octane for Used Equipment Solutions Program
The conversion-driven marketing agency sends prospects to a website with pre-owned water well drilling equipment. - January 24, 2009 - 90octane
Actor Paul Campbell Plants Commemorative Tree in Mexico’s Chacah Garden While Prepping Caribbean Living Magazine Celebrity Travelogue
Actor Paul Campbell, whose credits include roles on TV’s Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider, this week planted a tree in the the Chacah Garden in Xel-Ha on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula [backgrounder follows below], while preparing a celebrity travelogue spread for Caribbean Living... - January 24, 2009 - Caribbean Living