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EmPower Co-founder – Part of Emberin’s “My Mentor” Program
Shoma Bakre, Co-founder and Managing Partner of EmPower Research LLC, was amongst the 17 influential Indian women chosen to be interviewed for the newly launched “My Mentor” Program by Emberin. - January 12, 2009 - EmPower Research LLC
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Run for Young 5K
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm is a community sponsor for the second annual Run for Young event, set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. - January 11, 2009 - MMI
UK Digital Firms Combat Credit Crunch with Texas Trade Tour
35 of the UK's leading SMEs from the digital industry head to Austin, Texas on the Digital Mission to South by South West Interactive (SXSWi) from 12-18 March 2009, one of the world's leading conferences for emerging media. Established in 1994, the conference provides an opportunity for the Digital... - January 11, 2009 - Chinwag
Kirk Communications Designs and Launches Website for Luxembourg-Based Optimize Interactive
Kirk Communications, a leading global provider of integrated marketing solutions, today announced it has designed and launched a website for Optimize Interactive. - January 11, 2009 - Kirk Communications
The Hoodlaw Movement Joins Go Large Records
Haylo, who is also the creator of “Tha Hoodlaw Report”, developed the Hoodlaw Movement to produce regulation within the hip hop industry and an opportunity to provide others with a “just opportunity to succeed in life and any field of choice.” Now The Hoodlaw Movement has joined forces with Go Large Records. - January 09, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
MAYO Communications is Retained to Kicked Off the New Year on the Right Foot with the First Celebrity Charity Shoe Throwing Competition
Dubai.TV Hires MAYO Communications, LA, to promote “The Janeen Mansour Celebrity Shoe Drive” to benefit needy families of the Salvation Army. - January 09, 2009 - MAYO Communications
Daniel Casavant, First Canadian Member of Go Large Records
Not only does the distinguished acoustic singer represent one of Canada’s finest musicians, but Daniel Casavant also represents Go Large Records as one of the first Canadian artists to sign with the American based artist development agency. - January 08, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Concept Branding Group Adds Steve Ravinski to Hospitality Consulting Team; Expands Throughout New England
Leading small business brand and operational consulting firm continues to add resources for restaurant operators, suppliers and organizations. - January 07, 2009 - Concept Branding Group
Beautiful Planning Marketing Group Renews Public Relations Contract with Commercial Kids Entertainment Services
We can thank the adorable tyke from Jerry Maguire for ingraining our brains with the fact that, “The human head weighs eight pounds.” But how does one turn their child into the next rising superstar? For parents, looking to make their kids' the next famous baby-face, they can look no... - January 05, 2009 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
MMI Associates Launches RaleighPublicRelations.com
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has launched RaleighPublicRelations.com (www.raleighpublicrelations.com), a Web site and blog dedicated to issues within the public relations... - January 02, 2009 - MMI
Star Enterprise Group Enters Online Education Market
Star Enterprise Group is seeking clients in the online education market. Star believes online education provides opportunity for development of niche marketing programs. - January 01, 2009 - Todd Capital, LLC
mRELEVANCE Launches Focused Market Solutions Web site
mRELEVANCE, LLC announces another new Web site: http://focusedmarketsolutions.com. Focused Market Solutions, LLC, is an Atlanta based real estate advisory services firm committed to providing fundamental marketing support to banking, builder and developer clients. The new Focused Market Solutions... - December 31, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Video Major Factor in Internet Topping Newspapers as Leading News Source: Sommers & Associates
A Pew Research Center survey finds, for the first time, more people rely on the internet rather than newspapers for news -- a result, Target Internet Marketing says, of a shift in credibility and authority to online sources from traditional media. This is driven largely by delivering information as video, audio, maps, directories and other forms. - December 30, 2008 - Sommers & Assoc.
Absolutely PR Owner/Founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Appointed to Second Three-Year Term on The Colorado BioScience Association Board of Directors
Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner/founder of Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, has been appointed to a second three-year term on the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Board of Directors. As a board member of the CBSA since 2005, Holben serves as chair of the association’s Communications Committee and assists with media relations efforts for the organization. - December 29, 2008 - Absolutely Public Relations
Patty Briguglio Named Marketing Impact 24 Leader
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has been named a 2008 Marketing Impact 24 Leader. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of marketing leaders in the professional field as well as in the... - December 25, 2008 - MMI
New Digital Signage Blog Established PR & Marketing Consultant
"Speaking of Digital Signage” is a new blog started by Judymae Communications, a Maryland-based PR and Marketing firm. - December 22, 2008 - Judymae Communications
Kirk Communications Rebuilds Website for InterFace Partners to Present Optimal Visibility and Usability
Kirk Communications, today announced it has launched a redesigned website for InterFace Partners to provide optimal visibility for the firm’s integrated speaker placement business and maximum usability for visitors to the site. - December 18, 2008 - Kirk Communications
West Coast Rapper Note Takes Over New York City
Scream Entertainment Rapper Note is Well Received by the East Coast. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
Extraordinary Rap Duo Starrs & Murph Begin Touring to Promote Their Highly Anticipated Mixtape Boxes for Sale
Starrs & Murph Performed Live With Nina Sky and Was a Featured Act in New York City at Famed Don Hills. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
Personnel Security Consultants, Inc. Announces Project to Raise Community Awareness of Child Protection Issues and Responsibilities
“One Voice” A Community Child Protection Awareness Calendar for 2009. - December 17, 2008 - Personnel Security Consultants, Inc.
PR 2.0 Firm – PerkettPR – Adds Two New Clients
Results-driven, High-Tech PR Firm Bucks the Economy – Closes 2008 with Continued Year Over Year Revenue Growth. - December 17, 2008 - PerkettPR
MMI Associates, Inc. Writer Participates in Internet Radio Interview
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that Wesley Hyatt, senior writer for the firm, will participate as a featured guest on Shokus Internet Radio Wednesday, Dec. 17 to discuss the history of daytime television. Hyatt will review... - December 17, 2008 - MMI
True Virtual Communications, a New Full-Service Marketing, PR and Communications Services Firm, Embraces Change for Its Clients
Two high tech PR and communications veterans form a new agency to help small and medium-sized businesses attract new customers, add new partners and manage business changes. - December 17, 2008 - true virtual communications
Chyna Layne Stars in Lee Daniels’ Highly Anticipated Film Push Making Its World Premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
Actress Chyna Layne Portrays Rhonda in the Film Push Based on the New York Times Bestseller Book of the Same Name Premiering at 2009 Sundance Film Festival. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
Unofficial Sundance Party List Creator Says 2009 is the Best Year for Brands at the Festival
One of the most coveted items for those attending the Sundance Film Festival is the party list. Party list creator Christopher Ryan works with brand marketers and PR agencies to help them in finding the right event for their brand to sponsor. He says this year is one of the bests to consider sponsoring an event, dinner or VIP lounge. - December 11, 2008 - Oceanside Entertainment
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Innovative Hardware Accessory to Industry
Chris W., a California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Chainsaw Chain Storage concept for the next 2 years. - December 11, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Dynamic New Household Accessory
Pennsylvania-based inventor Terrie Schucker has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Schucker Hooker invention for the next 2 years. - December 11, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
2009 Small Business Survey Shows Surprising Optimism
Small and medium-sized businesses in the Northern New Jersey area appear to be optimistic about the year ahead, according to the second annual year-end business survey conducted by Samson Media, LLC. - December 10, 2008 - Samson Media
Announcing Performer Branding for Actors, Models, and Artists
Actor Artist Design, with offices in New York City, officially launches as the first and only full service web and graphic design company to offer professional performers the opportunity to be branded. Actor Artist Design applies creative experience working with major brands and celebrities, and generates one-of-a-kind custom packages for working performers. - December 10, 2008 - Actor Artist Design, a division of Great Young Minds, LLC
Reardon Smith Whittaker Honored at Cincinnati Fast 55 Luncheon
Cincinnati Based Lead Generation Firm Named one of Area’s Fastest Growing Companies. - December 10, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Innovative New Kitchen Concept to Industry
Teddy S., a Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Dish Rack Soaker invention to manufacturers and marketers. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent New Consumer Electronics Invention
Anthony E., a Missouri-based inventor, contracts invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his D-A-R invention to industry. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Pet Accessory to Industry
Florida-based inventor Todd B. has contracted Miami, Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his K-9 Couch Patrol concept to industry. - December 10, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
MMI Associates Wins Two MarCom Awards
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 honored with two MarCom awards, including a platinum MarCom award. MMI was recognized in the category of newspaper placement for the... - December 10, 2008 - MMI
Oregon's Northwest Phoenix is Named Agency of Record for the Non-Profit Shape NW
Northwest Phoenix, a Lake Oswego based marketing company, was named agency of record for Shape NW. - December 08, 2008 - Northwest Phoenix
Oregon's Northwest Phoenix is Named Agency of Record for Red Van Handyman
Northwest Phoenix, a Lake Oswego based marketing company, was named agency of record for Red Van Handyman. - December 05, 2008 - Northwest Phoenix
Oregon's Northwest Phoenix is Named Agency of Record for Charitable Organization Friend in My Pocket
Northwest Phoenix, a Lake Oswego based marketing company, was named agency of record for Friend in My Pocket. - December 05, 2008 - Northwest Phoenix
Anderson-Mcqueen Funeral and Cremation Centers Selects Pinstripe Marketing
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers has selected Pinstripe Marketing as its agency of record. Pinstripe will lead the marketing and public relations efforts to support the venerable 56-year-old firm. Founded in 1952, Anderson-McQueen is Tampa Bay’s largest family-owned funeral... - December 05, 2008 - Pinstripe Marketing
R&J Public Relations Selected to Promote MAQUET Inc.’s Variop Operating Room Suite in North America
R&J Public Relations, a leading brand-building public relations firm, announced it has been retained to engage in public relations initiatives to promote MAQUET Inc.’s VARIOP operating room suite in North America. MAQUET is a leading global provider of medical equipment and systems known... - December 05, 2008 - R&J Public Relations
Light of Gold PR and Marketing Announces Featured Talent to be Showcased at Social Media Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan
Light of Gold PR and Marketing (www.lightofgoldpr.com) today announced the featured talent to be showcased during this week’s Social Media/Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan. The event will take place on December 4, 2008, from 5:30-9:00pm at 352 Seventh Avenue (at 30th Street) on the 16th... - December 03, 2008 - Light Of Gold PR, Marketing, and Consulting LLC
MMI Associates Named to List of Ones to Watch by Cary Business
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 to Western Wake 100’s list of Ones To Watch, a list of companies that have demonstrated excellence in their field of... - December 03, 2008 - MMI
EmPower Insights Into New Faces of Leadership
EmPower Research LLC shared the insights on the topic “New Faces of Leadership: Young CEOs and CXOs” at the NASSCOM IT Women Leadership Summit 2008. - December 01, 2008 - EmPower Research LLC
Atlanta Real Estate Forum is Celebrating a Birthday
AtlantaRealEstateForum.com now offers more opportunities for participation than ever before. Builders, developers and others in the industry have the opportunity to advertise on the site that’s found most often by home buyers’ online searches. Unlike most real estate sites, AtlantaRealEstateForum.com sends links directly to participants’ Web sites, increasing their exposure and their search engine optimization (SEO). - November 30, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Vervisch Wins Pinstripe Service Excellence Award
Ad 2 Tampa Bay's Vice President, Carl Vervisch, received the 2008 Pinstripe Service Excellence Award at the Mad Men-themed party, Ad Bash, held on November 20 at the Don Vicente Hotel in Ybor City. Presented annually, Pinstripe Marketing presents the award to the Ad 2 member who demonstrates the... - November 27, 2008 - Pinstripe Marketing
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Representative of Innovative New Household Invention
Terri W., an Alaska-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to assist her in the promotion of Store Around Containers to industry. - November 27, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Hardware Concept
Danny W., a Kansas-based inventor, has hired South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Right Tool invention to industry for the next 2 years. - November 27, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Designated to Promote Dynamic New Consumer Electronics Concept to Industry
Charlene W., a California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Lapy Cover product idea to industry. - November 26, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent New Medical Product
Cassandra T. and Emily M., a pair of Missouri-based inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent their Local Dermal Anesthesia concept to industry for 2 years. - November 26, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Promote New Lawn and Garden Accessory
A Missouri-based inventor has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Garden Puncher concept to industry. - November 26, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
Bobby McDonald Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Bobby McDonald has joined the firm as a social media specialist. In this position, McDonald will assess, plan and implement online public relation... - November 26, 2008 - MMI