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Your Cell Phone is Coming Out. LA Marketing Firm Launches Gay Ringtones and Fabulous Wallpapers
NoCo Media Group, a leading strategic marketing and creative services agency, today announced the official launch of its new interactive website Medialicious.TV, a mobile content portal for the gay and lesbian community. Featuring original ringtones and wallpapers from leading LGBT... - June 23, 2006 - NoCo Media Group
Jennifer McLaughlin Joins Interactive Direct Marketing Leader ingage as Marketing Director
ingage, a nationally recognized direct marketing company offering a complete roster of interactive products that deliver superior response rates and innovative measuring tools, today announced that Jennifer McLaughlin has joined the management team as Marketing Director. An accomplished manager... - June 20, 2006 - ingage
Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region Publishes Road Trip Guide
Bensur :: Creative Marketing Group and Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region recently completed the area’s first regional road trip guide. Destinations in Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango counties are showcased to give tourists a diverse group of activities sure to please every interest. - June 20, 2006 - BENSUR :: Creative Marketing Group
Ideas Squared Principal Jay Joyce Elected to Greater Carolinas Red Cross Board of Directors
Ideas Squared Principal Jay Joyce has been elected to Greater Carolinas Red Cross Board of Directors. In this elected position, Joyce will be responsible for chairing the Chapter's Marketing Committee. - June 19, 2006 - Ideas Squared
Affordable Newspaper Directories Now Available for Press Release Submission
Now small PR Firms and Small Business Owners have affordable access to Daily Newspaper Contact Lists for Spreading the News. - June 14, 2006 - Kane & Company
Achieving Customer Value in B2B Marketing Programs
Adding real value to B2B marketing programs is an increasing challenge for manufacturers, industrial companies and similar organizations. Just as B2C marketers are looking for new methods to reach consumers – such as podcasts, blogs, or event marketing – B2B companies are looking for... - June 13, 2006 - NM Marketing Communications
N2growth Announces Study Validating Performance Metrics of Executive Coaching
Among other things the study notes an average ROI of almost six times the cost of coaching. - June 13, 2006 - N2growth
Designer Nick Graham Signed to Oversee Dr. Suess 50th Anniversary Collection of "The Cat in the Hat" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Nick Graham of the 100 Minute Company announced today the signing of an exclusive contract with Dr Seuss Enterprises to design and market the 50th Anniversary Collection of “The Cat in the Hat” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. - June 10, 2006 - 100 Minute Company
Hummingbird Creative Group Recognized for Stationery Design in American Corporate Identity 22 Competition
Creative Services Firm To Be Published For Heritage Aesthetic Dentistry Project. - June 10, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
eWareness, Inc. Hires Mike Hernandez as New Director of Creative Services
20 year advertising veteran to head up eWareness' Creative Services Department. - June 10, 2006 - eWareness, Inc.
Mona Lisa Gets a Makeover
Mona might not be pleased to be known for being enigmatic and mysterious. - June 09, 2006 - Dentists On TV
Keyword Manipulation Tool Coming Near the End of June
Clausbrick Holdings, SA a leading SEO firm in Bucharest, Romania has chosen to release to the public a keyword manipulation tool that they have been using for years to be called "Keyword Companion". - June 07, 2006 - Clausbrick Holdings, SA
LI Entrepreneurs Slated to Speak at the Association for Accounting Marketing Summit 2006
Elaine De Luca Byrnes, president/CEO of Hauppauge-based Lucé Creative, Inc., and Adrian Miller, president of Port Washington-based Adrian Miller Sales Training are slated to speak at the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) annual conference being held in at the Hyatt Regency in Denver... - June 02, 2006 - Luce Creative, Inc.
N2growth’s Chief Strategy Officer Nominated for Fast 50
Mike Myatt, N2growth’s Chief Strategy Officer is Nominated for FastCompany Magazine’s Fast 50 List. - June 01, 2006 - N2growth
ingage Produces Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce’s First Ever Interactive Annual Report
The Durham Chamber of Commerce, a voluntary partnership of more than 1,600 members, recently held its annual meeting and Centennial celebration. Rather than distributing a traditional, printed annual report that detailed outcomes of the Chamber’s key initiatives, they handed attendees a slim,... - May 31, 2006 - ingage
Charlotte's Gladiator Network Services Selects Ideas Squared as their Agency of Record
"We will be developing the Gladiator brand and orchestrating the entire launch of this new city-wide wireless Internet resource including print and web design, plus an extensive advertising campaign," said Ideas Squared Jay Joyce." The principles have a terrific business plan and are not afraid to step out and lead this wireless Internet services market targeting neighborhood communities." - May 27, 2006 - Ideas Squared
Agami Media Publisher Network Reaches a Landmark of 75 Campaigns
The Agami Media Network has experienced strong growth and is now able to offer over 75 high-converting campaigns to its publishers. Although Agami Media is a relatively new network launched earlier this year, it has already established a reputation for the variety and quality of its campaigns and its excellent publisher support. - May 24, 2006 - Agami Media LLC
N2growth Releases New Article on Talent Management
This new Article by N2growth’s Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer explains “How to Win the War for Talent.” - May 23, 2006 - N2growth
Hummingbird Creative Group Wins American Corporate Identity 22 Competition
Three projects from local creative services firm published in book of winners. - May 23, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
N2growth Announces Formation of New CEO Peer Group
This new CEO Peer Group will be solely focused on increasing brand equity. - May 22, 2006 - N2growth
ClickCulture Named Agency of Record for Creation Autosport Race Team
Local technology and marketing firm offers Le Mans Race Car advertising space on eBay. - May 22, 2006 - ClickCulture
N2growth Announces a Better Way to Develop Talent
N2growth’s Talent Management Practice is Changing the Way Companies Recruit, Retain, Develop, and Deploy their Human Capital. - May 20, 2006 - N2growth
Web Marketing Association Names Brian St.Ours to the 2006 WebAward Judging Panel
Brian K. St.Ours of eWareness, Inc. has been selected as a judge for the 10th annual international WebAward competition for Web site development. - May 19, 2006 - eWareness, Inc.
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces New Employee
Megan Navarette named Account Assistant. - May 18, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
N2growth Announces the Launch of a New Business Blog
N2growth’s Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer to moderate the new Blog. - May 17, 2006 - N2growth
Ad Agency Lead Generation Firm Expands into Canada
Reardon Smith Whittaker signs first Canadian client. - May 16, 2006 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Mercutio: The King of Cats Receives Top Honors at Worldfest 2006
Mercutio: The King of Cats, scribed by local San Diegan Christophver R, has received the Silve Remi Award for dramatic adaptation in the screenplay category at the WorldFest International Film Festival. Mercutio, the property of Fair Verona Films, is entertaining interest from major Hollywood studios for a co-production deal to produce the screenplay as a major theatrical release. - May 11, 2006 - Alan Ames and Associates
Dead Man Walking Reborn with Live DVD
The live concert of Dead Man Walking is finally being released in conjunction with the re-release of the contriversial film's original soundtrack. This special Legacy edition hosted by Tim Robbins features never before seen footage of Eddie Vedder, Lyle Lovett, Ani Di Franco, Steve Earle, John Densmore and others. - May 11, 2006 - Alan Ames and Associates
The Big Smoke’s Last Big Smoke - scratch is Throwing a Huge Party “Celebrating the Cigar” in Downtown Toronto
Canada’s five leading cigar distributors have united together to throw a bash of epic proportions. At the stroke of midnight on May 30th, 2006, Ontario will become a smoke-free environment. Due to a significant overhaul of workplace legislation, smoking will be no longer allowed indoors at... - May 09, 2006 - scratch
The Image Works All Set to Revolutionize Digital Media
The Image Works FZ LLC was established in 2001, at Dubai Media City to provide specialized services in digital media to corporations. On December 1, 2005 it was aquired by Meenal Raipancholia & Jayesh Ghaghada, who now manage the in-house dynamic team of professionals. TIW is partnered with Microsoft Business, Microsoft Certified Parter, Certified implementer of Bridgeline Software and Macromedia Certified Designers and Developers. We are implementors of Open Source CMS - Joomla. - May 07, 2006 - The Image Works FZ LLC
“Scratch”ing the Surface to Tackle Children’s Literacy
scratch is delighted to be involved in the development of marketing and collateral material for this worthy cause. The Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children provides an invaluable service to support the needs of Canada’s disadvantaged youth. The Foundation is dedicated to funding programs... - May 02, 2006 - scratch
Timothy’s Goes to Scratch - Canadian Coffee Retailer Turns to Emerging Agency to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Canada’s specialty coffee retailer, Timothy’s World Coffee, has solicited scratch to administer its 30th Anniversary sweepstakes and develop the promotion’s online component. The instant win and online sweepstakes for Timothy’s will offer consumers a chance to win a multitude of “Thrilling” prizes. - May 02, 2006 - scratch
Frigidaire and Masi Raise a Glass to Summer Grilling - “Grilling Italian Style” Promotion Gives Consumers Chance to Win New Stainless Steel Outdoor Grills
Frigidaire, a brand of Electrolux Major Appliance Canada, has launched a new national “Grilling Italian Style” Sweepstakes with MASI, Canada’s number one selling wine. Promoted in liquor stores across the country, the sweepstakes will give consumers the opportunity to enter to win one of ten new Frigidaire 30” stainless steel outdoor gas grills. - May 01, 2006 - scratch
Hummingbird Creative Group Receives ADDY Award
Local Creative Services Firm Receives Recognition For Anniversary Logo. - May 01, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
A-Metrics Retains Selmarq to Pitch New Technology
A-Metrics, LLC has retained SELMARQ, Brands’ Best Friend, to develop a marketing program for their new atomic-level measuring device. - April 26, 2006 - Selmarq
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Agency Of Record For Core Building Company, Inc.
Local Creative Services Firm Inks Deal With Construction Firm. - April 25, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Interactive Direct Marketing Company ingage to Host "The Next Generation of Direct Marketing" Seminar on April 25th
ingage, a nationally recognized direct marketing company offering a roster of interactive products that deliver superior response rates and innovative measuring tools, will host a seminar on April 25th on "The Next Generation of Direct Marketing". Steve Kimball, President and CEO of... - April 24, 2006 - ingage
ICMediaDirect.com Sponsoring 2006 Domain Roundtable Conference
ICMediaDirect.com is joining some of the biggest names in technology by sponsoring this gathering of influential domain name participants as they gather in Bellevue, WA from April 19-21, 2006. - April 22, 2006 - ICMediaDirect
Agami Media LLC, an Internet Ad Agency Launches a Performance-based Affiliate Marketing Network
The California-based internet advertising agency launches a new affiliate marketing network, specialized in the online customer acquisition and lead generation services. - April 22, 2006 - Agami Media LLC
ICMediadirect.com: To Sponsor AdTech: San Francisco
ICMediaDirect.com, a leading name in online advertising, is sponsoring the prestigious ad:tech San Francisco, to be held at the Moscone Center on April 26-28, 2006. This tech conference is the premier event of its kind and ICMediaDirect.com’s name will be shown with some of the biggest names in global technology. - April 22, 2006 - ICMediaDirect
Triton Companies Retains Sarasota Ad Agency, CAP Creative
Triton Companies hires Branding, Design and Public Relations firm in Sarasota, FL. Rosemary District Firm First Choice for New Owner of Gold Bank Plaza - April 21, 2006 - CAP Creative
New Website Finds Online Freebies, Reaches 30,000 Visitors
The AbsurdlyCool Freebie Finder website uses a novel link verification technique to find freebies on the Internet, while filtering out scams and referral pyramids. Freebie Finder is quickly gaining popularity, with 30,000 visits since Apr. 12th, 2006. - April 19, 2006 - AbsurdlyCool Freebie Finder
President Of Hummingbird Creative Group Named To 5th Annual Big Bad Ball Board
Wendy Coulter Participates In 5th Annual Hospice Fundraiser. - April 17, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Interactive Direct Marketing Company 21 CD Changes Name to ingage
The Durham headquartered company formerly known as 21CD today announced that it has changed its name to ingage. After four years of triple digit growth as a leading edge direct response solution for marketers and publishers, ingage has revamped its corporate identity to better reflect the... - April 15, 2006 - ingage
Story of Couple Carrying Conjoined Twins Ends Sadly
Florence residents Van & Tracy Rowell discovered they were pregnant with Omphalopagus conjoined twins in early February of this year. The initial diagnosis at MUSC just 13 weeks into the pregnancy wasn’t very hopeful. Twenty weeks into the pregnancy the couple learned the heartbreaking news... - April 13, 2006 - Apex Marketing and Design
Hummingbird Creative Group Wins American Corporate Identity 22 Competition for Logo Design
Creative Services Firm To Be Published For execUchange Project. - April 06, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Take a Moment with Frigidaire - New campaign explores the emotional bond between consumers and their appliances
Frigidaire Canada has launched a new “Frigidaire Moments” on-air campaign that speaks to the emotional connection consumers have with their appliances. Developed for Frigidaire Canada by scratch, the two 30-second spots are the on-air component of a national print initiative launched this January and mark the first ever television campaign for Frigidaire worldwide. - April 03, 2006 - scratch
Digital Geek Productions Launches in Kansas City
Armed with a wealth of knowledge in both video production and emerging digital technologies, media gurus David Constine and Chris Silvey have taken the plunge and started Digital Geek Productions. Their goal is to build a company based on state-of-the-art media design and emerging digital technologies with talented, imaginative and creative minds. - April 01, 2006 - Digital Geek Productions LLC
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces Launch Of Vertical Walls Web Site
Creative Services Firm Re-designs Raleigh Company’s Web Site. - March 30, 2006 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Cricket Legend Greg Chappell’s Coaching Is Now Available To All Indians
AISA and The Flea combine to offer The Chappell Way, the legendary Greg Chappell's personally researched and patented mode of training, to anyone in India who wants to learn the basics or improve his cricketing skills. - March 25, 2006 - The Flea Communication