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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
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
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
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
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
LicenZing Junior Latino Brand Palomita™ Goes Totally HYP
Lifestyle Branding Agency LicenZing LLC announces licensing agreement with HYP Ltd. to manufacture and distribute Palomita™ sleepwear and intimates. - April 13, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
LicenZing LLC Signs with YMI International Inc
Leading Junior Denim Brand Ready to Extend Brand - April 13, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
Thinking of Coming Out as Gay at Work? UK Gay Workers Say - Don't
Gays and lesbians in the UK market have told gay market researchers that they believe being open about being gay at work is not a good idea. New research reveals that most gays and lesbians worry that being openly gay harms their promotion prospects. In other findings, harassment problems are reported by many in UK workplaces. - April 12, 2008 - Out Now
ItalyTravelNotes.com Offers a Free Guide on Low-Cost Travel to and from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is offering a free guide on the low-cost airlines flying to Italy, as well as those flying low-cost within the country. - April 11, 2008 - Intellecta Srl
Center for Pain Management Names Synergy Marketing Group Agency of Record
The Center for Pain Management, a fast-growing health care practice, recently selected Synergy Marketing Group, Inc. as its agency of record. Synergy will work with the Center to build its brand, increase market awareness and strengthen relationships with referring providers. “We retained... - April 10, 2008 - Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.
Mosnar Communications, Inc Announce Publicity Tips for Bridal Trunk Shows
Luxury public relations firm reveals secrets to drive traffic to bridal trunk shows. - April 08, 2008 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
Madison Ave. Learns from Thrill Street for Fast Lane to DRTV Success
Direct Response Television is very different from traditional consumer Advertising, and to learn the techniques and integrate the hot buttons, the Agencies on Madison Avenue are calling on Michael Dugan at Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc. (www.ThrillStreet.com) to help put them incorporate the proven strategies for DRTV success. - April 07, 2008 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.
MMI Associates, Inc. President to Serve on Speaking of Women’s Health Executive Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a full-service public relations firm, will serve on the executive committee for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference as the public relations chair. The conference is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at... - April 04, 2008 - MMI
Rocketshop Adds Two Team Members to Round Out Nimble Roster
Rocketshop, a full-service marketing, advertising and branding firm, has added Carrie Asby and Jason Love as new staff members. The eight year-old agency eschews job titles in lieu of selecting thinkers, creators, problem-solvers and adventurers to play loosely-defined roles on the overall Rocketshop team. This formula has brought recent account wins to the firm to complement a client list that includes C-Tran, Riverview Community Bank, Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas. - April 03, 2008 - Rocketshop
Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. Announces New Web Developer
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, Inc. (www.hummingbird-creative.com), a Cary-based creative services firm, has announced that Michael Peake has joined the firm as a web developer. In this position, Peake will specialize in front-end development, web implementation and... - April 02, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group
CAP (Creative) Wins 13 ADDY® Awards in Annual Competition
Sarasota, Fla.-based CAP (formerly CAP Creative) won 13 ADDYs at this year's American Advertising Federation/Suncoast Awards ceremony. The company also won two AMY awards for Best of Category and a Best of Show Honorable Mention. - April 02, 2008 - CAP Creative
Michael Roberts Amongst Historic First Class of Morehouse Hall of Fame Inductees
Morehouse announces stellar line-up of inductees during monumental 40 Years After KING Ceremony. - March 30, 2008 - The R Agency
All Things Beauty All Night
Beauty Night Out, presented by the Style & Image Network (SIN), is a unique experience; keeping the focus on all things beauty with makeovers, skincare consultations, mini-spa treatments, and beauty tips. - March 29, 2008 - Style & Image Network
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Taps MMI Associates, Inc.
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 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org). Founded in 1998, the... - March 28, 2008 - MMI
Garrett CMG Takes A Glimmer of Hope Foundation to New Heights
Garrett CMG today announced the launch of an all new rebranding campaign for Pittsburgh based A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. The rebranding campaign includes an all new logo that reflects their mission and focuses on the tag line "Symbol of the Cure®", an all new website that launched... - March 28, 2008 - Garrett Creative Marketing Group
ALO Magazine Lifts Off with Major Airlines
America’s top Middle Eastern lifestyle magazine reaches readership of 1.2 million. - March 28, 2008 - Unique Image Inc.
Wendy Coulter Named Impact Women Business Owner
Hummingbird Creative Group (www.hummingbird-creative.com), has announced that its president, Wendy Coulter, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards are presented to recognize the outstanding leadership of the selected women not only in their... - March 26, 2008 - Hummingbird Creative Group