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Edelsbacher Design Group Opened Online Store for the Discovery Channel's® Crabwizard
Crabwizard.com is the official website for the F/V Wizard and Captain Keith Colburn, from The Deadliest Catch, presented by Discovery Channel‚ and is proud to announce the opening of their online store. Edelsbacher Design Group (EDG), a Sarasota Web Design agency, designed... - June 27, 2008 - Edelsbacher Design Group
Creative Director of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Named to Durham Public Schools Parent Advocacy Board
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Juli LaDue, creative director for the firm, has been named to the Durham Public Schools Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Parent Advocacy... - June 27, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
The Bosworth Group Named Ad Agency for Briggs Industries
The Bosworth Group, an integrated marketing agency and counsel, based in Charleston, SC has recently been named agency for Briggs Industries, Inc. The Bosworth Group will be providing many of their service capabilities to Briggs Industries. - June 26, 2008 - The Bosworth Group
Velocity Studio Taps Reardon Smith Whittaker for Lead Generation Assistance
Partnership Marks Expanded Canadian Client Base for Cincinnati-Based RSW. - June 25, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
ClickCulture Wins Two Platinum MarCom Awards
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc. (www.clickculture.com), a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology, has announced that the firm has won two Platinum MarCom Awards for Web Site Overall for the Maida Vale and Rip It Energy Web sites. The MarCom Awards, given by the... - June 25, 2008 - ClickCulture
Denver Searchlight Company Strives to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Local Denver searchlight advertising company switches its fleet of searchlights to use locally produced biodiesel fuel to reduce emissions and its overall carbon footprint. - June 22, 2008 - Northern Lights Searchlights
AntiHamptons.com Launches
Lifestyle website devoted to showcasing the beauty and the uniqueness of the AntiHamptons. - June 21, 2008 - Getco Company
Thinkscan.com Announces Results of CNN-Sponsored Study to Measure Effectiveness of Political Attack Ads
Study by Thinkscan.com provides concrete evidence that political attack ads have a significant and measurable impact on voter opinion, and work by affecting unconscious associations, regardless of what people consciously report. - June 20, 2008 - Thinkscan LLC
NovaLoca Growth Update
With more than 14,000 listed properties and over 18,000 registered premises on the website to date, the NovaLoca service has proved irresistible to major agents such as Knight Frank, DTZ, King Sturge and Lambert Smith Hampton. - June 20, 2008 - NovaLoca
POWERi Continues with Caribbean Expansion by Opening Offices in the Dominican Republic
POWERi Technologies, the fastest growing and most recognized interactive marketing agency and digital PR firm in the U.S. continues its Caribbean expansion by opening offices in the Dominican Republic. The agency officially opened offices at Playa Real #21, Costambar in Puerto Plata, Dominican... - June 19, 2008 - Poweri Technologies Inc.
Brightboard Digital Signs by POP AdVisions, Inc.
Brightboard, from POP AdVisions, Inc. is the first digital signage system to offer low cost, easy set-up and a simple update process in either a stand-alone or network accessible, solid-state package. - June 18, 2008 - POP AdVisions Inc.
Atlas Copco CMT USA Hires 90octane for Sales Lead Generation
The Denver-based interactive marketing agency launches microsite to sell used drilling rigs. - June 18, 2008 - 90octane
Media Mayhem Corporation Names Public Relations Pro Douglas Maher as Public Relations Specialist
Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announces Saturday the addition of Public Relations Pro Douglas Maher as the company’s new Public Relations Specialist, creating yet another in a long line of strategic moves to advance the company to greater heights in its goal to become the top online advertising and marketing agency in the world. - June 16, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Report Reveals Ad Agencies Should Consider Fresh Approach to Business Development
RSW Releases 2008 New Business Manager Survey: Traditional New Business Methods, New Business Managers Unable to Break Through to Prospects. Getting new clients in the advertising and public relations agency business has become more challenging, according to the 2008 New Business Manager Survey... - June 15, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Maite Perroni, the Image of NYX Cosmetics, Will be Signing Autographs and Holding an Interview on June 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, Ca.
The talented actress and singer from the Mexican group “REBELDE” will meet and greet fans to kick-off the next NYX advertising campaign for the Hispanic Market. On June 14, 2008, before launching the second photo shoot with Maite Perroni, NYX is hosting an autograph-signing event where... - June 14, 2008 - Power Media Group, Inc.
Fletcher Martin Belly Flop Game-Ad Connects with Consumers Online
Belly Flop Armageddon Game for BioGuard® Lets Consumers Have Fun In the Sun … Online - June 14, 2008 - Fletcher Martin
Shine Wins Two New Clients & Creative Recognition
In spite of an economic downturn in which most ad agencies are struggling to make ends meet, Shine Advertising continues to win new clients and accolades. Recent new business wins include Epic Kayaks and Carver Yachts. In addition, a recently completed Shine website for New York-based company The 24 Hour Plays was cited by "Communication Arts" magazine as its "Pick of the Week." - June 13, 2008 - Shine Advertising
Roaming the Streets of Rome, Mobatar Distributes Money for Its First Ad Campaign
For its first ad campaign, the Italian mobile advertising company - Mobatar - will roam the streets of Rome, distributing 5 cent coins to people. - June 13, 2008 - Mobatar S.r.l.
Naked Penguin Boy Rises to the VC Chip Challenge
Digital agency Naked Penguin Boy www.nakedpenguinboy.com was delighted to receive the commission from Victor Chandler to build a highly playable online game to promote the launch of their new casino website www.vccasino.com. Having built various online games for clients such as Ladbrokes, Playboy... - June 13, 2008 - Naked Penguin Boy
Solar Velocity is Named 2008 Innovative Small Business of the Year
Solar Velocity (www.solarvelocity.com), a fast growing marketing and technology company located in Atlanta, is proud to announce that it has been named 2008 Innovative Small Business of the Year by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. - June 12, 2008 - Solar Velocity
JLS Creative Solutions Names Media, Technology Veteran Mannino to Lead Business Development
JLS Creative Solutions, an award-winning, full-service advertising agency offering Video, Interactive, Public Relations and Print media services, announced that it has named Vincent E. Mannino as Chief Business Development Officer. A media and technology veteran with thirty years experience prior... - June 08, 2008 - JLS Creative Solutions LLC
90octane Promotes Denny, Hires Feldhus and Houchin
The growing interactive marketing agency creates opportunities for career advancement. - June 07, 2008 - 90octane
Royall Media Inc., Orlando Based Advertising Agency Wins Several Communicator Awards for 2008
Royall Media Wins Award of Excellence in Interactive, and Four Awards of Distinction in Video and Print. - June 06, 2008 - Royall Advertising
Roxanne Joffe Wins 2008 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Roxanne Joffe, founder and President of Sarasota, Florida-based Brand Marketing and PR firm, CAP (formally CAP Creative), is awarded the 2008 Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Award for Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence. - June 01, 2008 - CAP Creative
Candy Dynamics’ Toxic Waste® Candy to be Exclusive Sour Candy Brand at Connected Celebrity Gift Lounge Celebrating 2008 MTV Movie Awards
Nominees to be Exposed to Toxic Waste at Exclusive Event Honoring the Most Outrageous Movie Award Show on the Planet. - June 01, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
The Fridge, the Online Gaming Marketing Agency, Announces Partnership with Communicator
London based agency The Fridge today announced the completion of a strategic and investment partnership with the Communicator Group, the London based integrated marketing network. - June 01, 2008 - The Fridge Ltd
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Receives 2008 Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Business Award
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a creative services firm specializing in building brand identities, has announced that the firm has received the 2008 Pinnacle Business Award in the 6-10 employee category from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 31, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
ClickCulture Named Web Agency of Record for Plaza Leasing
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc. (www.clickculture.com), has announced that the firm has been named the interactive agency of record for Plaza Associates, Inc., a diversified management company specializing in commercial retail development whose clients include Crabtree Valley Mall and Kanki... - May 29, 2008 - ClickCulture
Digital Signage Advertising Network Launched in Support of Medical Research Community
Commonwealth Biomedical Research, LLC., a respected leader in the clinical trial research industry announces the launch of a new division devoted to clinical trial subject recruitment content and information distribution via its digital signage network. Digi-AdServices Network (DSN) was developed to fill an ever growing void in the methods of patient recruitment and research information distribution in the clinical research community. - May 26, 2008 - Digi-AdServices LLC
New Media Maze Create, Launch and Seed the World’s First ‘pseudo Apple Mac’ Experience in a Viral for New Line Cinema's Sex and the City Movie
Digital Agency New Media Maze www.newmediamaze.com announces the launch of a clever new viral campaign to promote the release of ‘Sex and the City’ in cinemas. Commissioned by New Line Cinema in the US, ‘Carrie Bradshaw’s MacBook’ is the first viral ever to be based upon the Apple Mac desktop experience and can be accessed at: http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/macbook/. - May 26, 2008 - New Media Maze
Photogram Gets Major Patent Approved for Its Gift Card and Loyalty Card Product Line
Photogram is proud to announce that after a long wait of 4 years, its pending patent for the manufacturing process of CR-80 lenticular cards has been officially approved by the United States Patent and Trademark office. Ref number no.: 7,370,809. - May 24, 2008 - Red Baron Marketing, LLC
Search Logic plc Launches Speed Ferries Affiliate Campaign
Online marketing specialists, Search Logic plc, are hoping for continued success as they announce the launch of a new affiliate online marketing campaign for SpeedFerries (www.speedferries.com), the leading Cross-Channel Low Cost Ferry Service, to complement existing successes with Paid Search campaigns. - May 24, 2008 - Search Logic plc
Anyone Can Encourage Donations from ESP; Marketing Firm Releases Free ESP Donation Event Plan
The vision is to end the ESP payout period with a significant portion of total funds routed to worthy causes. - May 23, 2008 - JRW Marketing
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Expands with h2 Interactive
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that the firm has added h2 interactive, a new division that specializes in web design and development. Web developer Mike Peake, who has previous experience in graphic design, will oversee h2... - May 23, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
New Muse Masters Creative Agency Offering Expert Copywriting, Graphic Design and Marketing Services Opens Online
Best Selling author J.L. Graham opens the doors on the hottest new creative services agency in the country - Muse Masters. Teaming up with expert copywriter and marketing consultant Jessalynn Coolbaugh, Muse Masters is able to offer clients everything from a complete line of literary and copywriting services to graphic design and full marketing campaigns. - May 23, 2008 - Muse Masters Creative Agency
Fletcher Martin Creates Interactive Game-Ad for BioLab® UV for BioGuard®
“The Sanitizer” Game Allows Consumers to Zap Germs in the Water Just Like BioLab UV. - May 22, 2008 - Fletcher Martin
ClickCulture Named Web Agency of Record for Crabtree Valley Mall
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc. (www.clickculture.com), has announced that the firm has been named the interactive agency of record for Crabtree Valley Mall, located at US 70 and the Raleigh Beltline. ClickCulture will redesign the mall’s Web site to make it more user-friendly and... - May 21, 2008 - ClickCulture
Easy Street Designs Adds Financial Adviser and Cpa Brochures to Its Mortgage Marketing Products Selections
Easy Street Designs has added two new brochures designed for mortgage brokers to distribute through their network partners. - May 19, 2008 - Easy Street Designs
BeamSocial: Singapore’s Only Completely WebCEO-Certified Consultancy
BeamSocial, a boutique web consultancy, is the first firm in Singapore to formally use the WebCEO software and have all their consultants certified by the leading Search Engine Optimisation service-provider. WebCEO is an award-winning comprehensive suite of software applications which enables the... - May 19, 2008 - BeamSocial
90octane Promotes Lauren Klostermann to Project Manager
Klostermann will strategize, track and optimize online lead generation and SEM programs. - May 18, 2008 - 90octane
Fleetwood Wine and Music Extravaganza
Mick Fleetwood hits the road with The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band in a wine and music event for all of the senses: “Mick Fleetwood’s Uncorked Tour.” - May 17, 2008 - Sabre Entertainment
NetworkDirect Changing Name to WEmailGreen™; Focused on Restaurants
NetworkDirect, established in 1997, announced its plans to change the company name this fall to WEmailGreen™ with a new tag line “for restaurants only”. Steve Emory, President and CEO of NetworkDirect stated “the new name and tag line reinforces our commitment to serving the restaurant industry with affordable local store marketing solutions and the fact that our advertising and marketing services no longer include more costly offline media. - May 16, 2008 - NetworkDirect
henderson bas Appoints New Creative Director
Toronto agency promotes Ryan Wolman to Creative Director. - May 16, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
Media Mayhem Corporation Makes Strategic Power Play in the Advertising Industry with Grace Advertising
Media Mayhem Corporation has put the finishing touches in aligning its services with the experience, credibility and client portfolio brought by Jamie Ashe, founder of Grace Advertising. Media Mayhem now strengthens a hold on an industry that must come to grips with a constantly changing atmosphere... - May 15, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
90octane Launches 90blog, a Blog About Online Marketing
The agency’s staff will weigh in on trends in search engine marketing and online lead generation. - May 15, 2008 - 90octane
Afghanistan Images of Deserts, Towns and Cities, Including Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul
Afghanistan Photographic Images Now Available To Private Individuals And Government, Ngo, And Commercial Organizations. Library of Current Scenes from the Deserts, Towns and Cities Include Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul. Jay Buckner, principal of... - May 15, 2008 - Buckner Creative
henderson bas Brings Home Coveted Webby
henderson bas, Canada’s most awarded interactive agency, was named a winner at the 12th Annual Webby awards. The agency finished first in the automotive category for its work on the Toyota FJ Cruiser campaign. The interactive campaign was a major component in building brand awareness for... - May 14, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
ClickCulture Inks Deal with Happy Green Bee
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc. (www.clickculture.com), has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with Happy Green Bee, an organic clothing line dedicated to creating gender-free clothing with sustainable earth-friendly manufacturing products. In this agreement, ClickCulture will... - May 14, 2008 - ClickCulture
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that the firm will host a ribbon cutting and open house at its’ new office space, located at 160 NE Maynard Road., Suite 205 on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-8 p.m. Hummingbird is a creative... - May 13, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Techmagnate, a New Delhi Based IT Firm Bags Prestigious Medical Tourism Portal Project
Techmagnate, a New Delhi based IT firm, has bagged prestigious order of developing and managing the complete web portal on medical tourism for All India Medical Tourism Company. Techmagnate will not only design the website but also take care of all its programming and content management needs. - May 13, 2008 - Techmagnate