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Third Wave Digital Wins "Best in Class" Interactive Media Award
On Friday, October 27, 2006, Third Wave Digital was awarded the Interactive Media Award’s Best in Class for excellence in the design, development and implementation of Mercer University’s new admissions website (http://www.gomercer.com). The Interactive Media Awards (IMA) recognizes... - November 03, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
PlattForm Wins Web Marketing Association Award
For the second time this year, PlattForm was recognized for a user-friendly web site it created for Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI). The site, www.pcitraining.edu, was recently awarded the Advertising Standard of Excellence and the Education Standard of Excellence WebAwards from the Web Marketing... - November 03, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Marty Allen Named Vice President of Sales of AvPro Worldwide
AvPro Worldwide, a leading aerial and ambient advertising firm with presence in the North American and European markets, has named Marty Allen to the position of Vice President of Sales. In this role, Allen will oversee the production and alignment of sales markets and assist in the creation and... - October 31, 2006 - PR First
All-Star Line Up Helps Raise Funds at the 1st Annual ICLS/IELLA Benefit Jam
The Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) and the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association (IELLA) invite the public to join them in helping those in need while enjoying musical performances and stand up comedy at the 1st Annual ICLS/IELLA Benefit Jam on November 19th at the Riverside Municipal... - October 30, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Sheila Hale Ogle Appointed to Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Local Business Woman Joins Chamber Membership Services/Small Business Department Board - October 27, 2006 - MRPP, Inc.
Are You Still Looking for the Internet Marketing Box Lid?
A major new force in internet marketing was launched this week - and immediately promised to put enterprise-level web traffic acquisition and conversion tools and information within the reach of every business web site. Called OMS3, the [Perth, Australia]-based company has developed its own... - October 27, 2006 - Clausbrick Holdings, SA
Hummingbird Creative Group Names New Director Of Business Development
Fred Hathaway Named Director of Business Development - October 25, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Benefit Jam to Raise Funds for Providing Free Legal Assistance to the Low Income Population
The 1st Annual Benefit Jam will be held on November 19, 2006 at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium featuring performances by well-known musicians, La Internacional Sonora Show and Tierra, and the comedy of Honest John, Greg Wilson, Willie Barcena and Eric Blake. The show will help raise funds for... - October 24, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Solar Velocity Announces Launch of Pro-Line Boats’ New Website
Solar Velocity (www.solarvelocity.com) announces the launch of the new Pro-Line Boats website today. (www.prolineboats.com) - October 24, 2006 - Solar Velocity
Expert Analysis Meets Vigorous Debate
Most debate and political commentary websites seem to have an agenda or are plainly slanted. These sites make it nearly impossible to debate the most important issues such as U.S. policy in the Middle East and the morality of stem cell research. So what would happen if you were to put leading... - October 23, 2006 - Paineless Solutions Business Consulting
Third Wave Digital Announces Launch of New Admissions Website for Mercer University
Third Wave Digital, a web design and development firm located in Macon, Georgia, is pleased to announce the launch of www.gomercer.com, a comprehensive admissions recruitment website for Mercer University. Recently, Mercer University decided to totally redesign their online marketing efforts in... - October 19, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital Selected by Smithsonian Institution for Creative Services
The Smithsonian Institution has contracted with Third Wave Digital, an interactive exhibit and digital media creation firm headquartered in Macon, Georgia, to provide creative services for the National Postal Museum's new web site. The National Postal Museum was created by an agreement between the... - October 17, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital Redesigned Museum of Arts & Sciences Website
Third Wave Digital, headquartered in Macon, Georgia, announced the launch of the redesigned web presence for the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences. The recently launched site www.masmacon.com features a new overall design theme with accompanying custom graphics and a greatly improved navigation... - October 17, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Agency Execs Stock Up on Alka-Seltzer, Tums as ‘Silly Season’ is Here
Time for Clients to Review Agency Efficacy is Upon Us - What is Your Agency Brand Potency™? - October 14, 2006 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces New Employee
Steve Tagsold Named Junior Art Director - October 13, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Third Wave Digital Creates Interactive Website for Florida Power & Light
This website represents one of the most advanced online nuclear energy education and entertainment presentations ever created. Featuring over a dozen interactive experiences that provide information on topics like energy conservation, nuclear knowledge, environmental issues and many more, E4-Online offers hours of educational information designed to increase visitor’s Nuclear Energy IQ. - October 13, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Varazo Helps Small and Medium Sized Companies Find Opportunity through Pay per Click Optimization
Paid Advertising through Search Engine Marketing can be a tremendous lead generation and branding opportunity for small and medium size companies; however, the reality is that many companies are missing out on this huge opportunity simply due to lack of experience in how to optimize Pay per Click advertising campaigns. - October 12, 2006 - Varazo
The Colorado River Flowed to the Rhythms of the 3rd Annual Viva Laughlin!
Once again Casino Drive was filled with tourists and locals joining in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the 3rd Annual Viva Laughlin! The festivities, presented by the Laughlin Tourism Committee and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and produced by Pochteca Media, were... - October 12, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Shine Advertising Co. Named Agency of Record for Originate
Madison Agency Bests Seven Large Chicago Agencies - October 12, 2006 - Shine Advertising
A New Social Networking Site for Toronto Maple Leafs Fans
BON Marketing Group launches a new social networking site for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs – with other team sites to follow. Meetaleafsfan.com is the first social networking community for a specific entity – focusing on the fans - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
New Social Networking Site Focusing on the Fans
Everyone is a fan of something – now these people can come together at meetafan.com – a new social networking community that focuses on the fans – bringing them together and allowing people to share their common interests and passions. Dateafan.com recently launched as a sister site to meetafan.com – for people looking for that special connection - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
BON Marketing Eliminates the Risk in Online Marketing with BON Reporting
Bon reporting and ticker technology is the first online reporting solution that allows advertisers to know exactly how much money they are spending, where they are spending it and their real time ROI. - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
PlattForm Nominated for Emmy
PlattForm, an all-encompassing advertising agency specializing in creative solutions for higher education and all branches of the U.S. military, has been nominated for its first regional Emmy. - October 11, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Sheila Ogle Named To The North Carolina Coalition For Healthy Solutions Advisory Board
Local CEO Joins State Advisory Board - October 11, 2006 - MRPP, Inc.
Mirror Mirror Imagination Group Takes Trend Spotting to the Street
Presenting “Crystal Ball Trend Surveillance & Navigation Tours” - October 06, 2006 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group
BCC Sports Moves into Pre-Production of New Reality Series: “All American Rookie”
NASCAR Race Team joins forces with Sports Marketing Agency to Produce the most Expensive Series in Television History - October 04, 2006 - The BCC Group
CAP Creative Moves to Main Street - Again
Multiple Award-winning Sarasota Advertising and Public Relations firm, CAP Creative, has moved three times in 28 months to accomodate the rapid growth of their Gulf Coast company. - October 04, 2006 - CAP Creative
Viva Laughlin! A Four-day Festival in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Returns for the Third Year
Viva Laughlin! celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with art, entertainment, and sports on October 6 to October 9, 2006. - October 04, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Cheap TV Spots Not in Talks to Acquire Spot Runner
Revolutionary online discount TV and radio advertising agency Cheap TV Spots today dispelled rumors circulating the blogosphere that it is in talks to acquire rival Spot Runner. Differences in services are discussed, along with notes on future company plans. - October 02, 2006 - Academy Leader, Inc.
Hummingbird Creative Group Recognized In 2006 American Graphic Design Awards
Local Creative Services Firm Earns Two Awards - October 02, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Neal Watson, Stuart Cove and William Cline Invited to Speak on Dive Travel in China
Speaking on behalf of The Bahamas Diving Association and US Dive Market, Neal Watson, Stuart Cove and William Cline take a lead in learning about the Chinese dive market by presenting at the recent China Dive Expo, in Shanghai, China. According to Bahamas Diving Association Vice-President,... - October 02, 2006 - Cline Group Advertising
Laughlin Bets on Mexican Poker Tournament
The 3rd Annual Viva Laughlin will be held October 6 to October 9 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's festival will include various entetainment options including music, models, dance, and a Mexican Poker tournament. - October 01, 2006 - Pochteca Media
One of Charlotte's Top Engineering Analysis Firms Selects Ideas Squared for Identity Makeover
Ideas Squared is proud to announce that their marketing and creative agency has been selected by one of the top engineering technical design and analysis firms in Charlotte, Eclipse Engineering. "Eclipse Engineering President Tim Waylett needed a full-service marketing and creative agency... - September 27, 2006 - Ideas Squared
Shine Advertising Lights a Birthday Candle for Umi Children's Shoes
Two years ago, from the ashes of Elefanten—then the #1 European brand of children’s shoes in the U.S.—a new brand was born. Umi Children’s Shoes. The new company was launched by Mark Kohlenberg, former president of Elefanten USA, who announced the brand’s inception... - September 27, 2006 - Shine Advertising
Shapes and Pages Offers Clients Self Service Content Management
Shapes and Pages now offers clients a web site Content Management System (CMS) that provides significant business advantage over traditional web development. After extensive research and client feedback Typo3 was selected as the best and strongest product available. Typo3 is recognized around... - September 23, 2006 - Shapes and Pages
The Inland Empire Comes Together to Raise Funds for Providing Free Legal Assistance to the Low Income Population
The Riverside/San Bernardino Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) and the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association (IELLA) join forces with Pochteca Media to bring you the 1st Annual Benefit Jam on November 19, 2006. To be held at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, the show will help raise funds... - September 20, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Wendy Coulter Speaks at SCORE, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Wake Technical Community College Event
President of Hummingbird Creative Group Speaks on Strategic Branding. - September 19, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Fans & Artists Alike Revved Up for the 3rd Annual Viva Laughlin! Spectacular
The 3rd Annual Viva Laughlin! celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Top Latin Stars. - September 12, 2006 - Pochteca Media
Pochteca Media Expands Operations to Las Vegas
Pochteca Media, a multicultural communications agency specializing in the gaming and tourism industry, announced the expansion of its operations by opening a regional office in Las Vegas, NV. Located only minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the office will be led by Minerva Partida,... - September 12, 2006 - Pochteca Media
When You’re Hot... You’re Hot... Base Wear Icon Hot Chilly’s Solicits scratch to Develop North American Branding Strategy
Hot Chilly’s, one of Canada’s premier base layer and performance sock manufacturers, wants to re-invigorate sales with the re-branding of its entire line-up. scratch has been hired to develop and execute this strategy for the North American market. “Hot Chilly’s was at a... - September 06, 2006 - scratch
Keywords, Automation and Cash... Part 1
With the coming launch of Keyword Companion v.2.0 on September 12th, the Keyword Companion Team is launching part 1 of a 3 part series. This series outlines the nuances of proper Keyword Research and how a system can be used to build a complete automated approach. - September 02, 2006 - Clausbrick Holdings, SA
Memphis Communications Firms Form New Strategic Alliance
African-American agencies join forces to attract new business - August 31, 2006 - Ashley Agency
Shine Creates Radical Repositioning for Toppers Pizza
Over the past decade, the pizza category has become a sea of sameness, with each major player trying to be all things to all people. While products, price and promotions have ruled the day, there has been very little focus on creating personality or building meaningful relationships beyond just... - August 31, 2006 - Shine Advertising
Medical Marketing Ideas Internet Radio Show
New medical marketing ideas internet radio show debuts. - August 30, 2006 - DoctorsEdge Marketing Group
PhotoSpain, Spain in Images
If Spain, her culture, her festivities and her lifestyle, along with her destinations and places, are of interest to over 52 million tourists a year, her images have a market with a greater and greater demand. - August 29, 2006 - Briggs International Consulting
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team Owner Sutton Motorsports Selects Ideas Squared
Ideas Squared is proud to announce that its agency has been named as the official marketing partner for Sutton Motorsports, a Huntersville, NC-based racing team competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. "Sutton Motorsports has one of the most compelling and exciting stories to tell in... - August 26, 2006 - Ideas Squared
The Miller Group Lands New Retail Account for High End Women's Athletic Boutique
The Miller Group has just landed an exciting marketing campaign with a high-end women's athletic apparel boutique called Sporteve. Women over the years have been overlooked by athletic stores as they have been mostly ruled by their male counterparts. Through outdoor sports interests of women, Sporteve and The Miller Group have teamed up to implement their vision and reach out to women across Southern California and beyond. - August 25, 2006 - The Miller Group
Tugboat Studio Teams with Allnet Technologies
TugBoat Studio has announced an exclusive partnership with business solutions provider allNET Technologies. - August 24, 2006 - TugBoat Studio
Breiter Strom, LLC and Richard East Rock IM World with New Report
With the pre-launch ok Keyword Companion now fully underway, Richard East and Breiter Strom released a report Sunday night that has literally caused a stir. Keywords, Conversion and Continuity is the name of the report. As one might expect from the title, the nature of the report (1:45 minute audio Ebook) explores these areas, as well as many other business related issues. Complete with exhibit mindmaps. - August 22, 2006 - Clausbrick Holdings, SA
Micheal, Michael, & Mulholland - scratch Adds another Partner and Two Associates to the Mix
scratch is pleased to announce the addition of Micheal Lambie as partner to the full service agency. Micheal will continue his role as the driving creative force at scratch, mentoring his department and delivering top-notch conceptual design. Micheal brings a wealth of experience in graphic design,... - August 22, 2006 - scratch