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MMI Associates, Inc. Wins 2009 Western Wake 100 Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been recognized as a top influential company with a 2009 Western Wake 100 award from Cary Business Magazine. The list of the Western Wake... - September 06, 2009 - MMI
The PR School Offers Two New Certificate Courses in Public Relations
The PR School, a global online training school that trains its students in public relations skills, has launched two new certificate courses in public relations – The PR Primer Certificate Course and Advanced PR Certificate Course. Both these courses focus on the practical working knowledge... - September 06, 2009 - The PR School
Gain-Stovall, Inc. to Help City of Fountain Utilities Department Provide Sustainability Tips and Information to Customers
The City of Fountain, Colorado Utilities Department is drafting a climate action plan and has a renewable portfolio that exceeds state mandated standards. In addition to the proactive planning, Utility Director Larry Patterson realizes that meeting the electric demands of a growing community will require heightened customer awareness. - September 05, 2009 - Gain-Stovall, Inc.
UK Based Web Marketing Company Takes Global Social Media Training to Spain
WebCertain, a UK based multilingual web marketing agency, is taking part in Search Congress Valencia on 1st-2nd October. Search Congress, which also took place in Barcelona in January is an event organised specifically for the Spanish market focusing on all aspects of search marketing. - September 05, 2009 - WebCertain
Estey-Hoover Advertising on the Move
Estey-Hoover Advertising and Public Relations, Orange County’s oldest member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, has literally grown up in Newport Beach over the last 35 years. The agency recently embarked on just its second relocation in its long history in the city. - September 04, 2009 - Estey-Hoover Advertising & PR
Best Places to Work in Maine Selects Burgess Advertising & Marketing
Portland, Maine, based Burgess Advertising & Marketing has been named as one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Maine. - September 04, 2009 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing
Virtual Vice by Jason M. Kays is a Hit
Informational press release for “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge), a new technology crime novel by Jason M. Kays. - September 03, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Soaring Popularity of Ebooks Creates New Income Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Ebooks have leapt into the spotlight in recent weeks with announcements by Sony, Barnes & Noble and Google. Smart entrepreneurs and small business owners can capitalize on recent trends by writing ebooks and creating information products that add new streams of income and attract more clients who value what they do. - September 03, 2009 - Compelling Communications, LLC
Come Along on Homer’s Odyssey with Gwen Cooper in September ‘09
Author Gwen Cooper tours the blogosphere in September 2009 with “Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned about Love and Life from a Blind Wonder Cat.” - September 02, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
New Newsletter Column Addresses Underlying Green Issues
New column entitled “Green Contractors” and will focus on Green Cleaning issues specifically from a building service contractor’s (BSCs) perspective. - September 02, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
My Yoga 2 Go Selects Sweeney for Public Relations and Social Media
My Yoga 2 Go taps Sweeney, a leading full-service marketing and public relations firm, to provide public relations and social media support. - September 02, 2009 - Sweeney Marketing + Public Relations
Patty Briguglio Named to Raleigh Artspace Board of Directors
MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that president Patty Briguglio has been appointed to the Raleigh Artspace Board of Directors. She also will sit on the board’s communications committee. Founded in 1986, Artspace... - September 02, 2009 - MMI
Founders of Kafe Warisan Appoints Bule|Fusion Worldwide to Launch MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery
Experiential Marketing Agency Selected to Engage Audiences with New Brand in Bali. - September 02, 2009 - BuleFusion Worldwide
Ethos 360 Helps Launch New Cherry Voodoo
The economy has done nothing but help the alcoholic beverage industry. Cherry Voodoo is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the opportunity capitalizing on deep industry knowledge and an experienced management team. - September 01, 2009 - Ethos 360
Media Partners, Inc. Selects Raleigh Little Theatre as Pro-Bono Client
Media Partners, Inc. (MPI), a media marketing firm, has added Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) as a pro-bon client. The announcement was made today by Partners, Nancy Bono and Sal Conino. Conino stated, “MPI is thrilled to support the arts in Raleigh. As a member of RLT’s board I’m... - September 01, 2009 - Media Partners, Inc.
Samson Media to Speak at SuperZoo 2009 Pet Trade Show in Las Vegas
Internet marketing firm returns for second year of money-making workshops at Super Zoo U. - August 31, 2009 - Samson Media
Ethos 360 Retained by Showbizzle.com for Investment Round and Investor Relations
Showbizzle.com CEO, Charles Rosin, is excited to announce that they have retained Ethos 360 to offer business consulting, investor relations and capital sourcing services. - August 29, 2009 - Ethos 360
mRELEVANCE Launches Full Scale Social Media Marketing Program for Northeast Florida Masterplanned Golf Community
Internet marketing, social media and public relations firm mRELEVANCE, LLC is proud to be the driving creative and strategic force behind a full scale social media program recently launched for The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village and Davidson Realty, the broker for the master developer of the... - August 29, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
g2i Appoints BOTTLE PR for Clean Technology Media Relations Campaign
BOTTLE PR develops an intensive, hugely successful media relations campaign for investment readiness programme, gateway 2investment (g2i), drawing on its extensive experience in PR for clean technology. - August 29, 2009 - BOTTLE
R&J Public Relations Receives Four Gold Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts
R&J Public Relations recently earned four 2009 Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The annual Communicator Awards program, which drew in more than 7,000 entries this year, is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for... - August 28, 2009 - R&J Public Relations
High Tide Creative’s Vice President & Creative Director Receives International Recognition
Designs produced for the historical town of New Bern, North Carolina are recognized by Graphis, The International Journal of Visual Communication. - August 27, 2009 - High Tide Creative
Pinstripe Marketing President Named to Gulf Coast 40 Under 40
Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce that agency president, Ginger Reichl, was recently selected as one of the 40 Under 40 by the Gulf Coast Business Review. The “40 Under 40” list recognizes bright, young business leaders, executives and professionals under the age of 40 who live... - August 26, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
Gurov and Partners - The Official PR-Agency of RIW-2009
For the second year in a row Moscow-based Gurov and Partners Communication group has been appointed as an official PR-agency of Russian Internet Week 2009 (RIW–2009) organized by the Regional Center of Internet-technologies (RCIT) with the support of Ministry of Telecom and Mass... - August 26, 2009 - Gurov and Partners Communication Group
Launch of "PR for Artist's Workshop
Anthony Mora’s new program, "PR for Artists" is designed to help artists in any field market their work, take their careers in their own hands and present their art to the public and the decision-makers in their specific fields. - August 26, 2009 - Anthony Mora Communications
BOTTLE PR Advises Caution in Green Issues Pr and Warns of the Dangers of "Greenwashing"
Green issues PR has had a bad press recently and expert in environmental media relations, BOTTLE PR, warns that “greenwashing” the media could damage your company’s reputation. - August 26, 2009 - BOTTLE
Back to School and the Issue of Bullying
Almost 6,000,000 kids, nearly 30% of all children, are either bullied or are doing the bullying in this country. Now, for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping in with recommendations and tips to help all involved. The issue of bullying is at the heart of Megan Kelley Hall’s upcoming release The Lost Sister (Kensington, August 2009). - August 25, 2009 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Denver’s Absolutely Public Relations Adds Social Media PR Strategy & Tactics to Product Line
Denver-based Absolutely Public Relations has added social media PR strategy and tactics to its product line. The 10-year-old consulting firm actively embraces all the Web 2.0/social media tools -- including news feed blogs, SEO PR, Podcasting, Wikipedia, Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter, and video channels such as YouTube -- to help clients turn up the volume on their brands in both traditional and online media messaging. - August 25, 2009 - Absolutely Public Relations
New National Music Company Launches in Norwich
Jigsaw House is a brand new independent music company based in Norwich and operating throughout the UK, with the sole aim of getting good music noticed. - August 25, 2009 - Jigsaw House
The Farmhouse Restaurant Website Mixes Sleek Design and Sophistication
Altitude Marketing recently launched a new website for The Farmhouse Restaurant in Emmaus, PA. It beautifully displays their farm-to-table menu, extensive beer and wine lists and upcoming restaurant events. The website makes it easy for potential diners to peruse the menu, find directions and learn... - August 23, 2009 - Altitude Marketing
Angeline Boyer Joins R&J Public Relations as Account Coordinator
R&J Public Relations LLC (R&J) has announced that Angeline Boyer of Rockaway, N.J., has joined the firm as an Account Coordinator. - August 22, 2009 - R&J Public Relations
mRELEVANCE Launches Circle 75 News Blog: Circle75News.com
mRELEVANCE, an innovative internet marketing, social media and public relations firm, is proud to announce the launch of Circle 75’s blog, www.Circle75News.com. Circle 75, a luxury Cobb County townhome community with a coveted Atlanta address, offers a live, work, play environment with a... - August 20, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary Tap MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com). - August 19, 2009 - MMI
Ethos 360 Secures Investor Presentation at The Ritz Group for Global Synergys Inc.
Cleantech innovator, Global Synergys, attending elite investor conference in Atlanta on September 3rd. - August 18, 2009 - Ethos 360
TopTenScores.com Enlists Ethos 360 for Investment Round
Ethos 360 is excited to announce that they have been retained by TopTenScores.com CEO, Kirill Tchourioukanov, to offer their expert services in raising capital. - August 17, 2009 - Ethos 360
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Board Appoints New Chairman
At its August 13 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership appointed Russell S. Warner as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Warner is the managing partner of the law firm of MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP. Mr. Warner will succeed James... - August 17, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Hollywood Live and Privileged Camp Entertainment to Host ‘Red Carpet Affair’
Hollywood Live in Association with Privileged Camp Entertainment introduce Friday Night Social with their first collaboration, ‘Red Carpet Affair’ on August 21, 2009 at Hollywood Live, 2333 Hollywood, Blvd. Hollywood, Florida. The evening’s events will include the cocktail hour... - August 16, 2009 - Privileged Camp Entertainment
It’s Planning Season: Five Ways to Apply Social Media to Marketing Planning
Putting together your marketing plan for 2010? Don't forget about social media. Check out Networked Insights' five tips to transform your plan for the social media age. - August 15, 2009 - Networked Insights
mRELEVANCE Launches HBA Blog at NAHB's Executive Officers Council Conference
mRELEVANCE is excited to announce its launch of www.HBABlog.com, a new blogging platform designed specifically for home builders associations. HBA Blog was officially launched at the 2009 National Association of Home Builders Executive Officers Council (EOC) Conference in Louisville, Ky. The EOC... - August 15, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
3.14R Communications Agency to Represent Russia in Public Relations Network
PRN unites 21 public relations agencies from 21 countries under the principle: “one agency per country”. Thus, 3.14R Communications agency will represent Russia in Public Relations Network. - August 14, 2009 - 3.14R Communications agency Russia
PRSourceCode Recognizes Ventana Public Relations Executive, Joe Austin, as a “Top Tech Communicator” for Third Consecutive Year
Annual Industry Survey of More Than 500 IT and Business Journalists Names the Best PR Agencies, PR Departments and PR Practitioners in the Business. - August 14, 2009 - Ventana Public Relations
Checkerboard, Ltd. Named to Inc. Magazine's 2009 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Leading Fine Stationery Manufacturer Selected for Second Consecutive Year - August 14, 2009 - Checkerboard
Chamber's Business Retention and Expansion Program Works with More than 530 Local Companies During 2008-09 Fiscal Year
Erie County's Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP), coordinated locally by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP), reached more than 500 businesses during the 2008-2009 fiscal year generating more than 400 customer action plans (CAPs) that resulted in direct economic... - August 13, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Fashion Day Soiree Shopping Events Announces Its Return to San Diego with the San Diego Fall Fashion & Beauty Soiree Shopping Event in La Jolla, CA
Fashion Day Soiree Shopping Events excitedly announces its highly anticipated return to San Diego with its San Diego Fall Fashion & Beauty Soiree shopping event scheduled for September 27th, 2009 in beautiful La Jolla, CA where dozens of fashion, beauty companies and style seeking consumers will come together for an afternoon of fashion, fun and shopping for fabulous finds while contributing to a good cause. - August 13, 2009 - Fashion Day Soiree Shopping Events
Dodge Communications Included on the Inc. 5000 List
Healthcare PR firm recognized as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. - August 13, 2009 - Dodge Communications
Flammer Named Moderator at PR Camp Atlanta
mRELEVANCE, LLC managing partner Carol Flammer has been selected to moderate a highly interactive discussion on social media at PR Camp Atlanta, a unique half-day “unconference” on Friday, August 21. Organized by Bernaise Source Media, the “social media immersion” will bring... - August 13, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Flammer to Speak on PRSA GA Social Media Panel
mRELEVANCE, LLC managing partner Carol Flammer will participate in a panel discussion on targeting the right social media channels for the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America later this month. Hosted by the organization's Independent Counselor’s and Nonprofit Special... - August 13, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Bash Foo Announces the Why Buy Ohio Campaign
Bash Foo Social Media announces a new media campaign enabling small independent Ohio businesses to build affordable web blog sites as well as join a search engine optimized business directory that will both educate and inform Ohio consumers to spend their dollars locally. - August 12, 2009 - Bash Foo Social Media
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Hair Care Accessory to Industry
Naneuleta S., a Missouri resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Hot Locs Curlers and Crimpers concept to manufacturers and marketers over the next 24 months. A simple yet effective new product designed to greatly... - August 12, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Medical Product to Industry
Brandon S., Wisconsin resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Med Card Slide concept to industry. A simple yet effective new product concept targeted at the pharmaceutical industry, the Med Card Slide's unique design... - August 12, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Laid Off Tampa Resident Turns Entrepreneur and Wins $26K from Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest
Mike Mayo will be honored as the 2009 Tampa Jumpstart contest winner at a reception on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in Tampa, where he will formally meet the contributors of over $26K in pro bono start up services. After being laid off in May, 2009, he is starting his own company, Golden Vision Photography, a mobile pet studio that will provide exceptional pet photos while also working to educate the community about therapy dogs. - August 11, 2009 - Heidelberg PR