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Varazo Releases Clicksweeper 2.0: A Comprehensive Pay-Per-Click Productivity Tool
Varazo Releases ClickSweeper 2.0 (www.ClickSweeper.com). As a search engine marketing tool, ClickSweeper has focused on providing automated keyword bidding to marketing agencies, corporate marketers and online merchants. Now ClickSweeper 2.0 allows the user to manage pay per click performance with automatic notification. - October 03, 2007 - Varazo
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Family-Friendly by Carolina Parent
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named one of the Family-Friendly 40 companies by Carolina Parent Magazine. New this year, Carolina Parent conducted a family-friendly survey asking parents what they... - October 01, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Solar Velocity Ranked Atlanta's Best Places to Work
Solar Velocity LLC is becoming a regular on a lot of "top" and "best of" lists. Not only does the company top the small employer category of the 2007 Atlanta's Best Places To Work, but last year the Chronicle named it a Top Web Designer and Developer. In 2004, 2005 and 2006, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce designated Solar Velocity a Top 25 Business of the Year, and Goldline Research dubbed it one of its Top 10 Most Dependable Web Design Firms in the Southeast. - September 30, 2007 - Solar Velocity
80/20 Rule Guides New Marketing Company’s Services Taking a Marketing Rule to New Dimensions
Eighty-Twenty Marketing, Inc. grows revenue through loyal customers. They focus on the 20% of your customers who generate 80% of your revenue. - September 29, 2007 - Eighty-Twenty Marketing, Inc.
Candy Dynamics Announces 2007 Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy® 2007 Marketing Campaign Expected to Reach 50 Million Kids and Their Families
Candy Dynamics Supports Ultra-Sour Candy Line with Integrated Program Featuring Advertising, Public Relations, Promotions and Sampling - September 28, 2007 - Candy Dynamics
Candy Dynamics Announces the Release of New Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy® Website
Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy® Launches New, Kid-Friendly Site with Interactive Fun, Free Gemz Pop Music Download & Environmental Support Tips. - September 28, 2007 - Candy Dynamics
Candy Dynamics to Sour the Action at 2007 All Candy Expo with Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy®
Indianapolis Firm to Showcase the World’s Only Double Sour Candies, New Line Extensions and All-New Website, and Announce Winner Of Its Kid Eco Contest. - September 28, 2007 - Candy Dynamics
90octane Hired for Charter Business Lead Generation, Announces New Hires and Promotion
Denver-based interactive agency crafts pay-per-click (PPC) campaign to generate new prospects for Charter Business - September 24, 2007 - 90octane
Galvanek & Wahl Ad Agency Names Chris Werner as Sales Representative
Galvanek & Wahl advertising agency has hired a new sales representative. - September 22, 2007 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency Double Threat in 2007 Create Awards
Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency’s innovative website and DVD cover design recently won Silver awards in the categories of Creative Self Promotion Website and Printing in the 2007 Create Awards competition. This year's entries spanned across the globe, and were judged by more than 20... - September 22, 2007 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Lanmark Group Expands Its Regulatory Compliance Capabilities
Lanmark Group, a full-service, business-to-business, advertising, marketing, and communications agency specializing in brand empowerment for the healthcare industry, has significantly expanded its regulatory compliance capabilities by forming a multi-disciplinary compliance department. The Lanmark... - September 21, 2007 - Lanmark Group
Art at Adsoka Opening September 28
Adsoka will hold its sixth Art at Adsoka event on Friday, September 28. The lead artist of the show is Ray Becoskie, a self-taught painter who finds inspiration everywhere. “I pretty much have a hair-trigger for inspiration. It comes from social interaction most of the time, but I’ve... - September 20, 2007 - Adsoka, Inc.
Over 100 Million Sites Now on the Web: is Yours One of Them? It Should be
Here’s a tip that will help small business owners with any Web phobias - it’s not so much a secret as a fact that no one’s bothered to tell you. The creation of a Web site is not only necessary – it’s easy. - September 20, 2007 - PRStore
Catdi- Houston's Premeire Commercial Print and Design Firm - Expands Business Operations
Catdi, Inc. was founded in 2004 as a multi-conglomerate holdings company specializing in online commercial print marketing, entertainment promotions, and print media materials for companies entities ranging in size from sole proprietor status on up to international multi-site... - September 20, 2007 - Catdi Printing
Garrett Makes a Stand with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Garrett CMG, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, based on the North Side in Pittsburgh, PA. "We are very proud and honored to be working with the WPHS and helping them to make the... - September 19, 2007 - Garrett Creative Marketing Group
Play N Trade and Yakety Yak Strengthen Franchisee Marketing Support Through 1-800 Great Ad Program
Outdoor Advertising Increases National Brand Recognition and Local Awareness - September 19, 2007 - 1-800Great Ad
From the Heart of God to a Hungry World
Harvest Time Ministries, took an 18 wheeler to get a facelift with breathtaking graphics on the sides and a new name: “18 Wheels of Hope.” With striving efforts, 18 Wheels of Hope and its partners provide food, toys and ministry to 500-plus children, who likely would not have a Christmas otherwise. 1-800 Great Ad and Ackland Media Frames helped with the relief effort by offering to design the 18 wheeler, frame it, make up and send the artwork at no cost. - September 19, 2007 - 1-800Great Ad
CAP Continues Australian EVOO National Launch
Miami Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Bizcaya Restaurant Hosts Second ollo Fancy Turn Slurping. CAP, formally CAP Creative, responsible for creating buzz. Extra Virgin olive oil is drunk straight in process known as slurping. - September 14, 2007 - CAP Creative
Clinical Trial Awareness Advertising Agency Has Proven Marketing Effectiveness
Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency based out of Manville, NJ is proud to announce that they are the newest recipients of the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award for their work promoting Lupus Clinical Trials. The national campaign, which sought to raise awareness about clinical trials for... - September 13, 2007 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Roughstock Studios to Make Crude Impact in "Big Book of Design Ideas 3"
Roughstock Studios' design work for the film "Crude Impact" to be featured in David E. Carter's "Big Book of Design Ideas 3." - September 11, 2007 - Roughstock Studios
Bulgarian M3 Communications Group, Inc. with World Award for Best PR Agency
The Bulgarian company M3 Communications Group, Inc. - www.m3bg.com - is a finalist in the "Best PR Agency" category in the fourth annual International Business Awards. First time ever a Bulgarian Public Relations Company reaches the final. M3 Communications Group, Inc. is part of Hill & Knowlton, the largest PR corporation in the world. - September 03, 2007 - M3 Communications Group, Inc.
darbyDarnit Public Relations Introduces Internet Video Solution for Companies
Houston public relations firm darbyDarnit is partnering with New Vista Video, based in The Woodlands, to provide clients with Internet video content. More than 30 percent of Internet users have watched streaming video online. - September 02, 2007 - darbyDarnit
Overland Agency Among Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies
Inc. Magazine has listed West Coast interactive advertising and branding agency the Overland Agency among the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. - August 31, 2007 - Overland Agency
Lanmark Group Redesigns and Relaunches Its Corporate Website
Lanmark Group, a full-service, business-to-business, advertising, marketing, and communications agency specializing in brand empowerment, recently redesigned and relaunched its corporate website ─ www.lanmarkgroup.com. According to Lanmark Group Owner and President Howard Klein, “A... - August 30, 2007 - Lanmark Group
A Triumvirate of African-American Ad Firms Bands Together to Win Lexus Account
Two branding firms (Push Creative and Walton Isaacson) and a media buying company (Unity Media) secured a multimillion-dollar contract to promote and advertise Lexus luxury vehicles to the African American Market. - August 28, 2007 - Push Creative
CAP Creative, Sarasota Advertising & Public Relations Firm, Re-Brands
CAP Creative Now CAP; Website Re-Launched - August 25, 2007 - CAP Creative
Chapel Hill Ad Agency Rivers Agency Brings National Recognition to North Carolina Businesses
Based in Chapel Hill, the advertising, public relations, and web design teams of Rivers Agency have focused on branding North Carolina-based clients, like Taylor King, the Ackland Art Museum, and First Bank, on the verge of expanding to national recognition in their fields. Another example of this... - August 24, 2007 - Rivers Agency
Big Bark Advertising Unleashes New Agency in Dallas
Big Bark Advertising, a full service strategic and creative services marketing firm, has opened its doors in Dallas Texas. The agency offers a comprehensive list of traditional services including account service, creative and media. Mike Maccioli, a veteran of the Dallas ad community who has worked... - August 23, 2007 - Big Bark Advertising
Free Marketing Ideas Available for Small Businesses
Small businesses in the continental U.S. may receive a free marketing idea by filling out a website form at www.themarketingspot.com. There is no cost or obligation for the free idea. The advice will be used as material for The Idea Spot Blog. - August 20, 2007 - The Marketing Spot
ItalyTravelNotes.com Focusing on India
Italy Travel Notes, the blog written by travellers to Italy for the use of people who are headed there for the first time or are just planning their trip there, has officially announced that it is turning it attention to the Indian market. - August 18, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
The Intellecta Innovative Marketing Blog Nominated for Best Marketing Blog
Intellectasrl.com/wordpress, innovative marketing blog, which targets marketing specialist from around the world and challenges their views on the future of marketing, has been nominated for Best Marketing Blog by the Blogger’s Choice Awards. - August 18, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
New Product Showcase Available for Sign Companies
SignCompaniesOnLine.Com announced today the release of its Product Showcase capabilities for advertising Sign Companies. This exciting new feature offers advertisers multiple options to showcase their products and services visually when prospects click on their listing for more... - August 17, 2007 - Sign Companies Online
Brand Advertising Agency, Papagalos Strategic Communications, Continues to Grow with New Marketing Client
Extreme Integration, a network integration solution provider headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, selects Papagalos Strategic Communications to create a branding campaign including, campaign theme, website development and new collateral materials. Extreme Integration provides technology solutions that... - August 16, 2007 - Papagalos Strategic Communications
Overland Agency Wins Interactive Media Awards for Verdero Baseball & McGee Financial
Overland won Best in Class for Consumer Goods for international Verdero Baseball (verdero.com) and Outstanding Achievement in Financial Information for Portland-based McGee Financial Strategies (mcgeenet.com). - August 16, 2007 - Overland Agency
Transform Your World with Toshiba – Dual Branded Campaign Web Site Launched to Promote Toshiba Notebooks and Transformers the Movie
Toshiba Computers UK has launched a Transformers branded campaign web site to promote their Satellite and Equium retail notebook ranges. Under the banner “Transform your world with Toshiba,” the campaign is available at http://www.transformers.toshiba.co.uk/competition.aspx until the end of the summer. Visitors to the site can enter the competition to win a helicopter flying lesson – a direct reference to the new Decepticon movie character Blackout. - August 15, 2007 - Persona Creative
Wendy Coulter Named to Hospice of Wake County Board of Directors
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has been named to the Hospice of Wake County Board of Directors. As a board member, Coulter is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization’s budget, as well as assisting in the... - August 13, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Underdog Partners’ Welcomes Senior Account Executive Stephanie Baker
Underdog turns to veteran Account Executive Stephanie Baker to steer the UDP team through the end of 2007 and far beyond. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Underdog Partners’ Receives Three Print Communicator Awards
Underdog Partners is recognized in the 13th Annual Print Communicator Awards. Two entries claim the Award of Distinction. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Three More Creative Awards for Underdog Partners
All Underdog entries receive recognition in 2007 Hermes Creative Awards. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Underdog Partners Brings in New Personnel
To accommodate business growth, Underdog Partners recruits Account Executive Viviana Atienzar and Designer Jessica Bryan to join the Underdog team. - August 10, 2007 - Underdog Partners
Aguistic Advertising Set to Take Las Vegas by Storm
Aguistic Advertising Agency Las Vegas office now open - August 08, 2007 - Aguistic Advertising Agency
Overland Agency Releases Latest Cost-Saving Website Management Tool
The Overland Agency has just released Version 3.0 of their Website Framework and integrated Content Management System (CMS), a tool set that saves companies valuable time and money in developing and managing their websites. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Oregon is first site on platform. - August 04, 2007 - Overland Agency
eWareness Hires Ken Brown as New Director of Project Services
New position created to meet growing global demand for eWareness’ online marketing services - August 04, 2007 - eWareness, Inc.
Hummingbird Creative Group Receives American Corporate Identity Award
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has received an American Corporate Identity Award for their efforts in designing the Web site for The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization... - August 02, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Adventures in Advertising Ranks Ninth in Counselor’s Annual Poll
Ted Williams. Gordie Howe. Steve McNair. Mia Hamm. Tony Parker. Each name on that list has proudly worn the number nine on their back, performing effortlessly through the metaphorical (and sometimes physical) blood, sweat and tears associated with their nom de rigeur. Adventures in Advertising... - August 02, 2007 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
ClickCulture Launches Rufty Homes Web Site
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology has announced the launch of the Web site for Rufty Homes, one of the Triangle’s leading artistic homebuilders. ClickCulture has re-branded Rufty Homes with a new logo, creating a database... - July 30, 2007 - ClickCulture
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a Portfolio Company of Arlington Capital Partners, Announces Acquisition of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a leading Internet marketing and enrollment solutions provider to the post-secondary education industry, today announced the acquisitions of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC. VentureDirect has been a leading marketing services firm for 25 years, providing lead... - July 28, 2007 - PlattForm Higher Education
Reardon Smith Whittaker Hires New Business Manager
Cincinnati Lead Generation Agency Continues to Grow - Herman Brings a Wide-Range of Marketing and Account Management Experience to RSW - July 26, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Agency of Record for ThotWave Technologies
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named agency of record for ThotWave Technologies, a Cary-based consultancy specializing in providing business intelligence solutions to clients in the biopharma,... - July 26, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Quadcast Selects NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to Develop Branding & Reputation
QuadCast Inc., a producer of high quality aluminum, magnesium and zinc die cast products and services, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - July 23, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications