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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
Anyone Can Encourage Donations from ESP; Marketing Firm Releases Free ESP Donation Event Plan
The vision is to end the ESP payout period with a significant portion of total funds routed to worthy causes. - May 23, 2008 - JRW Marketing
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
Fletcher Martin Creates Interactive Game-Ad for BioLab® UV for BioGuard®
“The Sanitizer” Game Allows Consumers to Zap Germs in the Water Just Like BioLab UV. - May 22, 2008 - Fletcher Martin
Fleetwood Wine and Music Extravaganza
Mick Fleetwood hits the road with The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band in a wine and music event for all of the senses: “Mick Fleetwood’s Uncorked Tour.” - May 17, 2008 - Sabre Entertainment
Lawrimore Launches Online Ebook Store Ebookloads.com
Charlotte marketing firm Lawrimore Communications Inc. has launched Ebookloads.com, a new online ebook store selling low-cost ebooks on a wide variety of topics. Submissions by ebook authors are also invited. - May 17, 2008 - Leadership Counseling Institute
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The award is... - May 17, 2008 - MMI
Afghanistan Images of Deserts, Towns and Cities, Including Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul
Afghanistan Photographic Images Now Available To Private Individuals And Government, Ngo, And Commercial Organizations. Library of Current Scenes from the Deserts, Towns and Cities Include Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul. Jay Buckner, principal of... - May 15, 2008 - Buckner Creative
Judymae Adds Swedish/English Translation Services to Business Worldwide
PR company now offers Swedish to English and English to Swedish translation services business worldwide. - May 14, 2008 - Judymae Communications
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that the firm will host a ribbon cutting and open house at its’ new office space, located at 160 NE Maynard Road., Suite 205 on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-8 p.m. Hummingbird is a creative... - May 13, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Wilson, Hanks Sponsor Online Charity Auction on eBay Giving Works, eBay's Dedicated Program for Charity Listings, to Benefit Shakespeare Festival/LA
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are sponsoring an online charity auction on eBay Giving Works, eBay's dedicated program for charity listings, to benefit Shakespeare Festival/LA. The auction runs through May 14th. The successful bidder will win the chance to star with Rita Wilson and an all star cast... - May 13, 2008 - Auction Cause
Schneider Associates Announces New Promotions
Daniele Sullivan and Danielle Sullivan have been promoted at Schneider Associates, a Boston-based public relations agency specializing in launching new products, services, companies and communities. - May 11, 2008 - Schneider Associates
Join the Conversation; More Effective PR Through Social Media
PerkettPR, Inc., Presents at Ragan Communications Corporate Communicators Conference 2008 - May 09, 2008 - PerkettPR
Brendy Barr Communications to Represent Detroit Marriott
Brendy Barr Communications (BBC) announces it has been selected as the public relations agency of record for the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. BBC has been working with various local and regional Marriott properties on a project basis for nearly three years. Under the new business... - May 09, 2008 - Brendy Barr Communications
Latest LGBT Travel Marketing Research: Train Staff How to Better Serve Gay Market Customers
Most travelers take being able to relax, and feel comfortable being themselves on vacation, entirely for granted. But not so most gays and lesbians, who consistently rate the welcome they receive as a factor critical to the success of their vacation. Now, a new online training accreditation program gives tourism staff the skills they need to understand and allay gay travelers' concerns to experience a truly 'gay-comfortable' vacation. - May 08, 2008 - Out Now
CAP (Creative) Recognized with Award of Distinction for Successful Ollo Olive Oil U.S. Launch
Sarasota, Fla-based Advertising and Public Relations Firm is honored with Award of Distinction from the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). - May 07, 2008 - CAP Creative
Kate Catlin Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Kate Catlin, an account executive with the firm, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors... - May 07, 2008 - MMI
Sell More Homes with Social Media: mRELEVANCE founders Flammer and Levinson Present at SBS
Social media is not just for teenagers anymore. National Speakers, Carol Flammer, MIRM, CAPS and Mitch Levinson, MIRM, MBA will present “Sell More Homes with Social Media” at the Southern Building Show on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga. - May 05, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Fastest Growing POS Provider for Restaurants and Retail
Indianapolis based EZ Software Solutions enjoys rapid expansion on the East Coast and is now the fastest growing Point of Sale provider in the USA. - May 04, 2008 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development
Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group Expands Its Mission to Support Today's Moms; New Initiative Paves the Way for Mom Bloggers to Grow Their Online Businesses and Offers
Hybrid Mom is the only multi-platform network 100% focused on today's mom market. Delivering fully integrated marketing programs that engage moms in meaningful ways is their number one goal. Hybrid Mom Consulting, Hybrid Mom Magazine, Hybridmom.com and the Hybrid Mom Bloggers Network. One Market. One Network. Countless solutions to reach today's moms. - May 02, 2008 - Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group
Reardon Smith Whittaker Hires Two New Business Managers
Cincinnati Lead Generation Agency Continues to Grow – Klopp and Morris Offer Over 18 Years of Marketing and Account Management Experience to RSW. Kristina Klopp and Heather Morris have joined Reardon Smith Whittaker (RSW), a lead generation and agency branding consultancy, as new business... - April 30, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Ortus PR Helps Make Papa John’s Opening of 100 Stores in China a Great Success
Press release explains how Ortus PR successfully implemented and was in charge of all PR and marketing activities related to the Papa John's "100 Stores in China" campaign. - April 30, 2008 - Ortus Group (Shanghai)
Ritters Frozen Custard Launches Sandwich and Pizza Menu
Ritters Frozen Custard expanding menu in test to attract Lunch and Dinner customers. The menu was developed and implemented in a venture with MZD Restaurant and Retail Development and Fuzion Food Group. - April 27, 2008 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development
MMI Associates, Inc. Ranked as a Top Public Relations Firm
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the fifth largest public relations firm for Triangle Business Journal’s list of 2008 top Public Relations Firms. The... - April 27, 2008 - MMI
Hillside Candy Names Steven Style Group as Exclusive Marketing Communications Agency for GoNaturally™ Organic Candy
Delicious Hand Made USDA Certified Organic Hard Candy Line Joins Roster of Clientele at Renowned New York City Marketing Communications Firm. - April 25, 2008 - The Steven Style Group
Sluggish Economy Provides Opportunities for Advertising Agencies, Report Reveals
RSW Releases 2008 Economic Outlook Survey: Proactive Development Program Key to New Opportunities. Despite the chatter regarding impending or current recession, marketers don’t seem to be in any big hurry to make changes to their agency rosters, that according to the economic outlook survey... - April 24, 2008 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
LicenZing's Chucho™ Brand Makes Appearance at Newport Beach Festival
LicenZing's New Men’s and Boys Nostalgic Clothing Line Launches and Gifts at Latino Spotlight Event. - April 23, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
Mosnar Communications, Inc Shows How-to Get Social Using Public Relations
PR firm announces new service that allows to reach Internet social media audiences through matched targets and communications. - April 23, 2008 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
Schneider Associates Named to List of Fastest Growing Private Companies for Second Consecutive Year
Schneider Associates (SA), a Boston-based public relations and marketing communications agency specializing in launching and sustaining visibility for products, services, companies and communities, has again been honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of the region’s fastest growing... - April 20, 2008 - Schneider Associates
John McCain Wins Poll Among Scuba Divers in the USA
A new survey among scuba diving professionals shows that if the diving industry had to choose today, John McCain would win by a landslide. - April 19, 2008 - Cline Group Advertising
5 Tips for Creating a Press Release That Gets Attention
Ramping up your PR efforts is a smart move for small business owners in a slowing economy. But it’s a wasted effort if you’re sending “news” no one is interested in reading. - April 18, 2008 - Compelling Communications, LLC
Patty Briguglio Named Impact Women Business Owner
MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com) has announced that Patty Briguglio, president, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards recognize the outstanding leadership of women business leaders, in the professional arena as well as the community. - April 18, 2008 - MMI
Matthew Schiff Joins Cook & Schmid
Cook & Schmid has hired Matthew Schiff to oversee several of the firm’s accounts including Bark Beetle, General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee of GE digital cameras, San Bernardino Registrar of Voters and San Bernardino County of Administrators. Schiff will also be responsible for identifying and engaging new business opportunities in an effort to not only grow the business but to diversify the client mix as well. - April 17, 2008 - Cook & Schmid
Maine's Pink Lady Goes Green
Maine State House Representative Meredith Strang Burgess is associated with the color pink through her efforts to push awareness of Breast Cancer and raise funds for research into the disease, but now she is also going green. Burgess who owns one of Maine’s oldest and most successful... - April 17, 2008 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing
MSR Communications Wins Two Coveted Bulldog Reporter Awards
San Francisco-Based Boutique Firm Recognized for Creating and Executing Superior PR Campaigns: ‘Response to Breaking News’ and ‘Banking/Financial Services.’ - April 16, 2008 - MSR Communications