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iConcept Media Group to Host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series
iConcept Media Group to host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series on August 21st at The Ketch. The intimate networking event will bring together 100-150 small business owners, executives and entrepreneurs for the “Growing your business during succession, recession and... - July 30, 2008 - iConcept Media Group
An Eclectic Mixture of Musical Sounds and Styles Merge on Saturday, September 27, 2007 in Ocean Grove as the Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival Marks Its Annual Debut
Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival, a free multicultural family friendly festival held in partnership with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12:00-9:00 PM in Auditorium Park Square, Ocean Grove. With dynamic and powerful Gospel musical... - July 28, 2008 - Solid Rock Productions
Upcoming R&B Superstar, Ro, Launches New Publicity Campaign with Alonce Music Agency
Presenting himself as a man of unforgettable stature and principle, Ro has united his growing career with Alonce Music Agency to take his distinctive sound to the next level. - July 28, 2008 - Alonce Music Agency
Dewhit, Inc. Selects PittStop for Marketing Services
Dewhit, Inc., a Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Services Company, has selected PittStop Marketing to provide media and public relations services. “PittStop outlined a straight-forward strategy to improve our awareness and within weeks they produced results,” says Charles Whitner,... - July 26, 2008 - PittStop Marketing
Independent and Concentrated Knowledge – the Voice Compass International 2008/2009
The new compendium of the voice market, the voice compass, is released now. It is about speech automation within speech recognition, speech synthesis and speaker verification. It contains all relevant providers of this segment, many different product tables, real-life scenarios and recommendations for deploying value-added services in companies. - July 25, 2008 - aixvox GmbH
Kirk Communications Selected as Agency of Record by XyEnterprise
Kirk Communications (www.kirkcommunications.com) today announced that is has been selected as agency of record by Wakefield, Mass.-based XyEnterprise, a leading developer of award-winning XML content management and multi-channel delivery solutions. Kirk Communications will provide strategic... - July 25, 2008 - Kirk Communications
Whimsical Organic Artist Keira Boertzel-Smith Launches Licensing Program via Foley Marketing Advisors
Foley Marketing Advisors announced that it will represent popular artist Keira Boertzel-Smith, best known for her colorful simplistic depictions of life in our multi-cultural world. Derived from hand painted cut paper, Keira’s artwork emanates an organic disposition and exudes an all-natural... - July 24, 2008 - Foley Marketing Advisors
iConcept Media Group to Launch iFashion Network
iConcept Media Group set to launch in Fall 2008 iFashion Network, an innovative, new, fashion-forward website. The website at www.ifashionnetwork.com will feature articles on fashion designers, trends, events, menswear, shopping, behind-the scenes action, and historical influences on fashion. - July 24, 2008 - iConcept Media Group
Solcara Appoints Channel Manager to Accelerate International Expansion Plans
Solcara, the market-leading provider of software for the control, management and searching of digital information, today announces the appointment of industry expert Dan Almour as Channel Manager. - July 24, 2008 - Solcara
Fashion Day Soiree's L.A. Fashion & Beauty Expo Hits Hollywood 7/26/08
The L.A. Fashion & Beauty Expo takes place Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Ritual in Hollywood and will showcase over 40 of L.A's hottest fashion and beauty companies to hundreds of fashion savvy shoppers. Sponsored by Glaceau's Vitamin Water, it is the style event of the Summer. - July 23, 2008 - Fashion Day Soiree Shopping Events
MMI Associates, Inc. Wins National Award for Web Site Content
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm received a Silver Communicator Award for the firm’s Web site content. The 2008 Communicator Award was presented by the International Academy of the... - July 20, 2008 - MMI
MMI Associates, Inc. Writer Participates in Book Signing Event at Barnes and Noble
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Wesley Hyatt, senior writer for the firm, is participating in a book signing at the Celebrate North Carolina Event. Celebrate North Carolina is a festival highlighting North... - July 19, 2008 - MMI
Alternative Work Week Conserves Fuel, Cuts Costs for Employees
A Triad Business, Quixote Group, Implemented a Work-from-Home Program to Help Employees Combat Rising Fuel Prices this Summer. - July 18, 2008 - Quixote Group
August CLE for Philadelphia-Area Attorneys: Case-Specific Legal Media Relations by Legal Media Relations Expert Richard Lavinthal
Attorneys in solo and midsize firms in the Philadelphia-South Jersey region who want to manage their own case-specific legal media relations can learn how to professionally publicize (or minimize coverage of) big cases at an August 5th Bucks County Bar Association CLE presented by nationally known... - July 13, 2008 - PRforLAW, LLC
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Names New Account Executive
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Sandy Andrews has joined the firm as an account executive. - July 13, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
JBLH Communications Signs Three New Clients; "We'll Talk About You All Day Long"
JBLH Communications (www.JBLHCommunications.com) is pleased to announce it has signed agreement with three new clients to represent them for public relations, corporate communications and crisis communications management: National Lampoon Comedy House, Mandinez.com and Doggy Tug. - July 12, 2008 - JBLH Communications
MMI Associates, Inc. Wins National Award for Public Relations Blog
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm received a Silver Communicator Award for the firm’s public relations blog. The 2008 Communicator Award was presented by the International Academy of... - July 12, 2008 - MMI
New Marketing Firm Builds Buzz Through Urban Salons and Barbershops
Marketing firm bridges the gap between major corporations and the urban industry through a unique partnership with Beauty Salons and Barbershops. - July 10, 2008 - Beyond Beauty
MAYO Communications Retained by Silver to Rust Productions to Promote “Catharsis” at a New York Film Festival
MAYO hired to create a buzz for the dramatic short film debut at The NewFilmmakers Event this Fall in New York City. The film has already been accepted to the NewFilmMakers in LA later this month. - July 06, 2008 - MAYO Communications
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Wins Top International Creative Award
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded a bronze 2008 Summit Creative Award, for its logo design for The Business Clinic. The Summit Creative Awards recognizes the... - July 05, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
MMI Associates, Inc. Wins Communicator Award for Web Site Content
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm received a Silver Communicator Award for the Web site content of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction. The 2008 Communicator Award was presented by the... - July 04, 2008 - MMI
Alonce Music Agency And Go Large Records Take Southern Wreck To iTunes
Southern Wreck, who is represented by Alonce Music Agency and Go Large Records, has taken a huge step in his career and is now available on many internet distribution websites such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and Napster. - July 03, 2008 - Alonce Music Agency
NSHMBA Puerto Rico Hosts Q2PR Media Training Workshop
JM De Jesus of Quadrant Two PR Presents Successful Media Interview. Techniques for Professionals Workshop to the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Puerto Rico chapter on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Colegio de Abogados in San Juan. - June 30, 2008 - Quadrant Two PR
The PIO, Pico Improvement Organization Hires Major Westside PR firm, Peakprgroup
The PIO, Pico Improvement Organization has hired major PR firm Peakprgroup to spread the awareness of Pico Blvd., and all it has to offer. Peakprgroup is familiar with zip codes as clients, they are the successful PR firm behind Santa Monica's trendy Montana Avenue. - June 29, 2008 - peakPRgroup
Showdown in Chinatown with Steve Nash and Claudio Reyna
Steve Nash and Claudio Reyna with athlete star friends Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler (Liverpool FC greats), Thierry Henry, Jason Kidd, Salomon Kalou, Baron Davis, Raja Bell, Leandro Barbosa, along with The Promotion Factory President Venanzio Ciampa played a Celebrity Soccer Match last night to raise funds for their respective charities. - June 28, 2008 - The Promotion Factory
International Jewelers Frey-Wille Signs on with Powerhouse PR firm Peakprgroup, in Santa Monica
International jewelry company Frey-Wille (www.Frey-Wille.com) have changed PR firms and joined the ranks of Santa Monica PR Firm, Peakprgroup (www.peakprgroup.com). Frey-Wille currently have 63 stores and are expanding. The successful Peakprgroup is owned by Christine Peake. Clients currently include Montana Ave (150 stores & businesses) and Pico Blvd., critically acclaimed artist Roni Stretch, popular children's Author Audrey Lavin, Emmy winning stylist Brenda Cooper, Hope Wine etc. - June 27, 2008 - peakPRgroup
Creative Director of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Named to Durham Public Schools Parent Advocacy Board
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Juli LaDue, creative director for the firm, has been named to the Durham Public Schools Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Parent Advocacy... - June 27, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Perfect Pitch Public Relations Launches Subscription-Based Program for Small Businesses
In response to a growing need in the marketplace for affordable public relations services, Perfect Pitch launches a subscription-based public relations program starting at $29.99 per month. - June 26, 2008 - Perfect Pitch Public Relations
MSR Communications Honored with Four Prestigious Creative Awards
San Francisco-Based Boutique Firm Recognized for Creating and Executing Superior PR Campaigns. - June 26, 2008 - MSR Communications
MMI Associates Named Top 100 By Business Leader
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named one of North Carolina’s Top 100 Small Businesses by Business Leader Magazine. The firm will be featured in the magazine’s June... - June 26, 2008 - MMI
Velocity Studio Taps Reardon Smith Whittaker for Lead Generation Assistance
Partnership Marks Expanded Canadian Client Base for Cincinnati-Based RSW. - June 25, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
To Snitch or Not to Snitch: Yale National Initiative Explores Urban Dilemma Adding Urban Fiction "SnitchCraft" to Curriculum Guide
An urban novel by Edrea Davis, SnitchCraft, landed on the required reading list in a curriculum guide examining snitching at the Yale National Initiative of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. The course prompted high school students to conducted a "Snitching Awareness Campaign" in the city. - June 23, 2008 - Dogon Village
Alonce Music Agency Working Hand in Hand with CA2NY Music Media
Alonce Music Agency is now backed by one of the nations fastest rising music media companies, CA2NY Music Media. Artists will now have the ability to have their public relations campaigns developed from a reputable, fast moving organization. - June 19, 2008 - Alonce Music Agency
PR~link® Wins Gold National Media Relations Award from Bulldog Reporter
PR~Link, a communications, branding and public relations firm, has won a gold national Bulldog Reporter Award. - June 18, 2008 - PR-Link Public Relations
Blueplate PR Expands Client Roster by Two
Yacht designer, Charleston architect hire downtown Raleigh publicist. - June 16, 2008 - Blueplate PR
MAYO Communications Retained by Warrior Records to Promote the Canadian Rock Star Group Crash Kelly in USA and Canada
MAYO Communications has been hired to promote Toronto-based guitar slinger Sean Kelly, who marks the U.S. release of his much anticipated third CD entitled, "One More Heart Attack" with his popular group called Slash Kelly. - June 16, 2008 - MAYO Communications
Report Reveals Ad Agencies Should Consider Fresh Approach to Business Development
RSW Releases 2008 New Business Manager Survey: Traditional New Business Methods, New Business Managers Unable to Break Through to Prospects. Getting new clients in the advertising and public relations agency business has become more challenging, according to the 2008 New Business Manager Survey... - June 15, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Alonce Music Agency Signs Josh Solomon or is It "Buddy Holly"?
Those familiar with Buddy Holly’s story are quick to point out the striking similarities between Buddy Holly and The Crickets and Josh and the Empty Pockets. Alonce Music Agency is proud to announce their campaign for Josh Solomon and the Empty Pockets. - June 15, 2008 - Alonce Music Agency
Fletcher Martin Belly Flop Game-Ad Connects with Consumers Online
Belly Flop Armageddon Game for BioGuard® Lets Consumers Have Fun In the Sun … Online - June 14, 2008 - Fletcher Martin
Naked Penguin Boy Rises to the VC Chip Challenge
Digital agency Naked Penguin Boy www.nakedpenguinboy.com was delighted to receive the commission from Victor Chandler to build a highly playable online game to promote the launch of their new casino website www.vccasino.com. Having built various online games for clients such as Ladbrokes, Playboy... - June 13, 2008 - Naked Penguin Boy
mRELEVANCE, LLC, Combines PR and Web 2.0 to Break the Real Estate Marketing Mold
mRELEVANCE, LLC, a joint venture of Flammer Relations, Inc. and MLC New Home Marketing, launched this week in Atlanta. This new web 2.0 centered marketing firm offers relevant solutions for building relationships in today’s changing world. - June 11, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
919 Marketing Company Wins New HR Account
CAI selects 919 Marketing to provide public relations and strategic marketing services. - June 11, 2008 - 919 Marketing Company
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors North Carolina Education Ball
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm is a Bronze sponsor for the 2008 North Carolina Education Ball, a signature event that benefits Communities in Schools of North Carolina (CIS). CIS is the... - June 07, 2008 - MMI
Marketing Contest Deadline Extended
The Eating Cereal with a Fork Marketing Makeover contest deadline has been extended until June 27. - June 05, 2008 - Egg Marketing & Public Relations
Roxanne Joffe Wins 2008 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Roxanne Joffe, founder and President of Sarasota, Florida-based Brand Marketing and PR firm, CAP (formally CAP Creative), is awarded the 2008 Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Award for Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence. - June 01, 2008 - CAP Creative
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Receives 2008 Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Business Award
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a creative services firm specializing in building brand identities, has announced that the firm has received the 2008 Pinnacle Business Award in the 6-10 employee category from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 31, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Mosnar Communications, Inc Gives Reasons Why Inviting Paparazzi to Weddings a Good Thing
Luxury PR firm says wedding day press can even help couples receive perks and discounts. - May 31, 2008 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
IPR Belarus Took Event-Partner Role at Airport Development and Operations Conference in Amsterdam
IPR Belarus, PR consulting company was stated as an event-partner of Airport development and operations conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, scheduled for June 19-20th in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Organizer of the conference is Marcus Evans company. The conference will be dedicated to questions of... - May 29, 2008 - Institute of Public Relations (IPR Belarus)
MMI Associates, Inc. Wins National Award for Public Relations Blog
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm received the gold award in the Hermes Creative Awards 2008 competition for the firm’s public relations blog. The Hermes Creative Awards event is an... - May 25, 2008 - MMI
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Expands with h2 Interactive
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that the firm has added h2 interactive, a new division that specializes in web design and development. Web developer Mike Peake, who has previous experience in graphic design, will oversee h2... - May 23, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group