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MovingOffCampus.com Enters National Partnership with Apartments.com
MovingOffCampus.com, the ultimate off campus guide, announced today that it has entered a national partnership with Apartments.com to offer college students at every major university a quick and easy way to find off campus housing and more. Whether looking for a new apartment, place to grab a bite or something to do at night, MovingOffCampus.com now services college students with easy access to information across the U.S. - December 28, 2008 - Moving Off Campus
POWERi Keeps Watchful "Eye" on Companies' Brands & Bottom Line
What do SafeAuto, an automobile insurance company located in Columbus, OH and FIS, an investment advisory firm in Philadelphia have in common? They are part of a growing list of companies who closely monitor the use of their brands, and names online by third parties. POWERi Technologies, one of the... - December 26, 2008 - Poweri Technologies Inc.
Website Connects Ordinary Americans to Historic Presidential Elections, One Pixel at a Time
PartofAmericanHistory.com aims to generate 1 million pixels in ads supporting 2008 elections; will donate to minority students or entrepreneurs. - December 24, 2008 - Part of American History
90octane Volunteers with The Denver Santa Claus Shop
To appreciate the holiday season, the marketing agency staff assists in handing out toys to families in need. - December 21, 2008 - 90octane
Sensis Agency Wins Marketing and Utility Web Site Media Honors Awarded by Interactive Media Council
Sensis-designed sites awarded Interactive Media Awards for outstanding achievement, received top marks in design, content, feature functionality, usability and standards compliance and cross-browser compatibility categories. - December 20, 2008 - Sensis Agency
PixelFish Acquires Video Applications Service Provider Eyespot, Acquisition Accelerates Development of Next-Generation Video Advertising Platform
PixelFish, a leading provider of affordable and effective video advertising solutions, has acquired Eyespot Corporation for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enables PixelFish to accelerate the development of its market leading video advertising platform by augmenting its custom video ad creation... - December 19, 2008 - PixelFish, Inc.
Sniper Marketing & Amma Release Marketing Trends Report & Integrated Lifestyle Marketing White Paper
Integrated Lifestyle Marketing & Consumer Engagement. Effective marketing in a new era: How Gen X and the Millennials have changed the rules. - December 19, 2008 - Sniper Marketing, LLC
CKR Interactive Welcomes New Client San Antonio Community Hospital (SACH)
CKR Interactive (www.ckrinteractive.com) announces that they have been selected by San Antonio Community Hospital (SACH) in Upland, CA as the hospital’s new recruitment advertising agency. CKR Interactive was chosen from a group of ad agencies in a recent competitive review. The agency was... - December 17, 2008 - CKR Interactive, Inc.
Envission Focuses on Naming Services via Namekhoj for Business, Brand and Domain Naming
Namekhoj seeks to create names that are memorable, trademark-able and which will age slowly. It also prefers names for which the .com domain extension is available for registration. This helps it generate names that are unique and work well for many years. - December 13, 2008 - Envission Communication Private Limited
The Brand Saloon Inc. Decides to Slash Prices of Internet Marketing Services to Help It's Clients to Fight Recession
As the recession takes charge of world economy, many small business owners are worried about keeping their business alive. In today's almost dead market, many small business owners had to exceed their marketing budget beyond their capacity in order to survive. In this situation, The Brand Saloon Inc. has decided to cut down on prices for Search Engine Optimization and other marketing services. - December 13, 2008 - The Brand Saloon Inc.
The Visionaire Group Names Dan Wittmers Director of Business Development
Digital Agency Sets Sights on Revenue Growth, Product Line Expansion with Key Hire. - December 12, 2008 - The Visionaire Group
Businesses Realize That Testimonial Advertising is One of the Most Effective Types of Advertisement
Cherie Bryant of The Antelope Valley Press in Palmdale, CA says, “Bruen has produced many “Real People” radio and television commercials for us, and if their other clients find them to be as effective as we have, it’s no wonder they have produced so many of them over the years.” The premise of Bruen’s “Real People” testimonial commercials is to obtain spontaneous remarks from “regular” people (not actors), thereby lending credibility to those products and services. - December 11, 2008 - Bruen Media Group, LLC
Cult Horror Series “Festival of Horrors: Vol. 1”, to Premiere on Netflix December 30th
“Festival of Horrors: Vol. 1” including Cannes Film Festival, Short Cut Corner Selection “Murderer” to debut on Netflix. - December 11, 2008 - Passion River Films
Reardon Smith Whittaker Honored at Cincinnati Fast 55 Luncheon
Cincinnati Based Lead Generation Firm Named one of Area’s Fastest Growing Companies. - December 10, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Anderson-Mcqueen Funeral and Cremation Centers Selects Pinstripe Marketing
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers has selected Pinstripe Marketing as its agency of record. Pinstripe will lead the marketing and public relations efforts to support the venerable 56-year-old firm. Founded in 1952, Anderson-McQueen is Tampa Bay’s largest family-owned funeral... - December 05, 2008 - Pinstripe Marketing
CPX Interactive Unveils Company-Wide Platform Enhancements to Its Global Online Ad Network for 2009
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, ramps up internal processes and launches a unique multiple network offering providing Reach, Content and Premium access to online publishers and advertisers. - December 04, 2008 - CPXi
Main Street Media Provides a Unique Alternative to Traditional Advertising with Mobile Billboards
While traditional advertising practices have left many consumers tuning out the constant media messages, companies are seeking innovative ways to make an impact. Main Street Media announces its new services to help businesses advertise in a way that is novel to consumers through mobile billboard advertising. - December 04, 2008 - Main Street Media
Lucky 3 Creative Wins Three at the 2008 American Graphic Design Awards
Lucky 3 Creative’s winners include print work: The Regent Bal Harbour Aqua Soleil Pool Bar & Grill logo design and Lucky 3 Creative’s Self-Promo Direct Mail “We’ve got your number.” As for interactive design, Lucky 3 Creative’s web design work for ES Consultants website was also a winner. - December 04, 2008 - Lucky 3 Creative
AORN Works Selects 90octane for Strategic Pay-Per-Click Advertising Program
The nursing association subsidiary aims to boost the online visibility of its newly launched, redesigned website and refreshed branding. - December 04, 2008 - 90octane
BRANDEMiX Selected to Launch Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS Metro Services New Strategic Plan
The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State's Metro Services has chosen BRANDEMiX, the NYC-based communications consultancy known for innovative branding around human resources initiatives, to brand and launch an employee communications campaign in support of their new strategic plan. - December 04, 2008 - BRANDEMiX
Social Networking with an Artistic Twist
At 6pm on December 12, 2008, The Cummings Group will be opening theirs doors, removing their coats and ties and going primal. The agency represents eight artists and will be featuring their work in the confines of an art gallery setting complete with a primal drum circle and hors d'oeuvres and... - December 01, 2008 - The Cummings Group
Vervisch Wins Pinstripe Service Excellence Award
Ad 2 Tampa Bay's Vice President, Carl Vervisch, received the 2008 Pinstripe Service Excellence Award at the Mad Men-themed party, Ad Bash, held on November 20 at the Don Vicente Hotel in Ybor City. Presented annually, Pinstripe Marketing presents the award to the Ad 2 member who demonstrates the... - November 27, 2008 - Pinstripe Marketing
Commercial Property Recovers After October Pause
The commercial property market held its breath in October, when financial markets around the world went into freefall. However, after a short pause activity levels are now picking up again according to Miranda Munn, Managing Director of commercial property search engine, NovaLoca. - November 27, 2008 - NovaLoca
Venturbase Website is Launched to Provide the Sale and Purchase of Investment Opportunities
Venturbase, an exciting new web site today announced the launch of their new web site http://www.venturbase.com. Potential investors visiting this web site can view advertising placed in different investment categories. If the person would like more information, they simply contact the person who... - November 25, 2008 - Venturbase
henderson bas Wins Big at Applied Arts Magazine Awards
henderson bas, Canada’s most awarded interactive agency, today announced they had four winning campaigns the Applied Arts Magazine Awards. Applied Arts is Canada’s premier magazine of visual communications. Their magazines are known for their gorgeous imagery, strong opinions, timely... - November 24, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
Dallas-Based Page 6 Media Creates Excitement in the Dallas Market Using Place Base Media
Page 6 media is adding a unique form of advertising to its list of creative media campaigns which are designed to bring maximum exposure. - November 24, 2008 - Page 6 Media
D&D Brings Its Game to Army Navy
D&D Interactive, Inc., a leading Philadelphia design firm, has created a new and improved website for the 2008-2009 Army Navy Games, both of which will be played in Philadelphia. The new site, developed on behalf of the Philadelphia Sports Congress, can be viewed at... - November 23, 2008 - D&D Interactive
Ervin Group Hires Wurdeman as Director of Public Relations
Industry veteran to lead agency's public relations campaigns. - November 22, 2008 - EG Integrated
90octane Hires Heather Cratty as Senior Accountant
The conversion-driven marketing agency adds staff member to support its growth. - November 22, 2008 - 90octane
90octane Launches CMS That Streamlines Marketing Microsite Development
New content management system reduces time required to create, update and measure lead generation campaigns. - November 21, 2008 - 90octane
Improved Radio Advertising May be a Game-Changer for Advertisers
A new search engine for just radio ads brings the best features of print and web to radio advertising. This may be a game-changing proposition for advertisers. Radio has long been known for its low cost and target ability. Add to this instant availability of full ad details, links to promotion web... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com
RadioAds.com Aims to Prove That Radio Advertising is Effective Despite Current Retail Advertising Conditions
Recent controversy over station ratings may be less relevant to advertisers. RadioAds.com questions if advertisers really care about station ratings. According to RadioAds.com, advertisers care about one thing: results. If an advertiser were to buy air time in several markets on multiple stations... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com
Article Provides Tips on Conducting Successful Interviews for Stories
Includes Tips on Preparation and Questioning; Available for Immediate Viewing at www.AccessConsultingInc.com/interview-tips.html - November 20, 2008 - Access Communications
Page 6 Media Delivers High Impact Advertising to the Dallas Market
Page 6 Media, a Creative Advertising Co. That Places Advertising on Elevator Doors, Escalators, Stairs, and Buildings That Are Positioned in High-Traffic Areas, Announced today that Starting in December the Company Will be Implementing These Ad Campaigns Around Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. - November 19, 2008 - Page 6 Media
ClickCulture Receives 2008 Gold W3 Award for North Carolina Symphony
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc., a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology, has announced that the firm has received a 2008 Gold W 3 Award for the North Carolina Symphony in the Performing Arts category. ClickCulture redesigned the North Carolina Symphony Web site... - November 19, 2008 - ClickCulture
henderson bas Scores Major Haul at Davey Awards
henderson bas, Canada’s most awarded interactive agency, today announced it has received 9 awards at the International Davey Awards, including a Best in Show in the Websites/Online Marketing category. The Davey Awards is an international creative award focused exclusively on honoring... - November 19, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
Sizzle It! Launches New Go-to Source for Creative Sizzle Reels That Are Engaging, Effective and Affordable
Sizzle It! exclusively produces sizzle reels for public relations, marketing and advertising professionals, and they'll buy you breakfast for telling your friends. - November 17, 2008 - Sizzle It!
Candy Dynamics Announces the Q1 2009 Addition of Toxic Waste Sour Candy Sprays to UK Product Line
New Ultra Sour Candy Product Couples Unique Liquid Candy Spray with Collectible Toy. - November 16, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
Third Wave Digital Announces the Creation of New Nuclear YouTube Channel
Third Wave Digital develops a You Tube channel to house their numerous nuclear related animated clips. - November 15, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
The Visionaire Group Cites New L.A. Headquarters as Key to Growth in Earnings, Innovations
Digital Agency Finds West Los Angeles Offices Perfect Location for 2008 Prosperity. - November 15, 2008 - The Visionaire Group
henderson bas Announces Major Social Media Campaign for Tim Hortons
Toronto agency launches “Every Cup Tells a Story” Web site. - November 15, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
Groundbreaking Documentary “Black Greek: The Foundation” to Debut on Netflix on December 2nd
“Black Greek: The Foundation,” an intriguing documentary that delves into the world of Black fraternities and sororities, to be released on Netflix. - November 15, 2008 - Passion River Films
Fox Searchlight, A&E Network First to Launch on Xtreme Widget's "LINK-UP" Platform
LINK-UP Technology Provides One-Click Access to Studio/TV Network’s Complete Library of Widgets. - November 14, 2008 - The Visionaire Group
Candy Dynamics and Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy Announce America Recycles Day 2008 Kick-Off for Toxic Takedown Challenge Environmental Awareness Sweepstakes
Toxic Waste Candy Invites Daily Newspapers, Magazines, and Radio Stations Across the Country to Celebrate November 15th America Recycles Day by Hosting Their Own Toxic Takedown Challenge. To Encourage Participation Candy Dynamics will Provide Free Sour Candy for On-Air & Editorial Giveaways. - November 14, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
Radio Advertisers Get Industry Search Engine to Make Radio Advertising More Effective
Since opening their doors to radio advertisers Thursday, RadioAds.com is being applauded as a needed helpto make radio advertising more successful and strategically timed for the holiday season. The 'CEO Show's' host Robert Reiss said "RadioAds.com could become the Google of Radio!" There... - November 13, 2008 - RadioAds.com
Environmentally Friendly Packaging from Manchester Advertising Agency
AWA, the Manchester advertising and marketing services agency, has devised the packaging for a new brand of environmentally friendly loft insulation being sold in B&Q stores across the UK. Earth Blanket is a carbon neutral, high performance loft insulation manufactured by Knauf Insulation. The... - November 13, 2008 - AWA Manchester
UK’s Leading Digital Companies Beat the Crunch with Digital Mission Export Boost
Digital SMEs will get a timely export boost courtesy of the Digital Mission to South by South West interactive taking place in March 2009 in Austin, Texas. Following the success of the Digital Mission to New York in September 2008, this second venture – also organised by Chinwag for UK Trade... - November 12, 2008 - Chinwag
90octane Hires Nicole Johnson as Marketing Coordinator
The conversion-driven marketing agency grows to support programs in new and existing accounts. - November 12, 2008 - 90octane
Kelley & Associates Wins International Awards for Creative Excellence
Kelley & Associates Advertising continues a year of achievement by winning one Platinum and two Gold MarCom Awards. These prestigious international honors mark the sixth award the agency has received this year for design excellence. Previous 2008 awards include two Aster Awards for medical... - November 07, 2008 - Kelley & Associates Advertising, Inc.
Podcast Awards to Feature Bruen Media Group’s Video Producer
Jon Miller of Bruen Media Group, LLC (www.bruen.com) has been nominated for the top video podcasting honor of “Best Video Podcast.” Miller’s experience and expertise in podcasting has been utilized by Bruen Media Group as it continues to offer numerous audio and video podcast production services. - November 06, 2008 - Bruen Media Group, LLC