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Garrett CMG Takes to the Airwaves with Metropolitan Airbrush Tan
Garrett CMG launched a new radio campaign this week for Metropolitan Airbrush Tan, Pittsburgh’s first and only mobile sunless tanning company. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness in the Pittsburgh community of this outstanding and convenient service. “The first goal is to... - November 15, 2007 - Garrett Creative Marketing Group
Rocketshop Updates Corporate Look and Feel for Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas with New Brand Platform
Today, Rocketshop, a full-service marketing and advertising firm, announced a recent brand refresh for its client Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA). The new look and feel for SMA, based in Camas, Wash., was designed to reinforce the company’s commitment to bringing innovative... - November 15, 2007 - Rocketshop
Tony Award® Winner Bill T. Jones to Host "Dance from the Heart." A One Night Only Dance Experience Featuring 11 Dance Companies Benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS
Sleek, percussive, engaging, and breathtaking all describe "Dance from the Heart" the yearly one night only dance experience benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS. Dance visionary Bill T. Jones will host the evening that will feature performances by American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Keigwin + Company, MOMIX, Paradigm, Wendy Seyb, Shen Wei Dance Arts, Jason Samuels Smith, and members of the cast of Disney’s The Lion King on Bway. - November 11, 2007 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Tony® Nominee John Tartaglia Returns to Broadway for One Night in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" Benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Tony® nominee John Tartaglia returns to Broadway for two performances in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" a holiday themed evening of songs and stories featuring faces familiar to fans of the popular TV show. The event will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. - November 11, 2007 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Relations PR & Marketing to Represent Six Tables Tampa
Relations PR & Marketing announces its most recent client Six Tables Tampa. Relations PR & Marketing is a local firm that is committed to providing their clients with creativity and expertise in the field of public relations, marketing and special events. Located in South Tampa on Henderson Blvd., Six Tables Tampa is an exclusive fine-dining restaurant that offers a prix-fixe menu and one seating per evening. - November 11, 2007 - Relations PR & Marketing
Creative Real Estate Ads Presented at NAA Forum
Renee Miller, President and Creative Director of The Miller Group, has been chosen to speak about the creative process of developing effective real estate print advertising during the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) Real Estate Forum. - November 09, 2007 - The Miller Group
Courier-Post Cites Edcomm’s Dr. Linda Eagle as Elder Financial Abuse Expert
The Courier-Post quotes Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group and Banker’s Academy, in the September 18 article “Watch for Financial Abuse of Seniors.” Dr. Eagle was quoted on the importance of educating members of the banking community so that they are aware of the... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Courses Accredited by the State of Maine
Seven courses on Lending, Mortgage Fraud and other banking compliance topics from Edcomm's Banker's Academy were recently certified by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation for the State of Maine. As with all of The Edcomm Group’s eLearning programs, these accredited courses... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Updates Courses to Include Changes to the Five Dollar Bill
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) recently announced that the $5 bill will be updated. The new bill will be put into circulation in early 2008. As always, Edcomm's Banker's Academy is aware of the changes and is already in the process of updating the necessary courses. The changes to the... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Banker’s Academy Meets with China Finance New to Discuss Training Initiatives and Future Seminars
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met with representatives from China Finance Net today to discuss joint promotion of training seminars in China and the United States. Banking in China has dramatically changed over the past few years, and even more changes are on the way. With these changes... - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Meets with China’s Bank of Communications to Discuss Training Rollout
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met in Beijing with representatives of the Bank of Communications to discuss rollout of programs from Banker’s Academy for use across the entire Bank of Communication enterprise. - November 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Stimulus Worldwide B2B Advertising Agency Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Creative Achievement
Cincinnati-based Stimulus Worldwide, a leading business-to-business advertising agency, was awarded five prestigious MarCom® awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. - November 08, 2007 - Stimulus Worldwide
Learn the Secrets to Cost-Effective PR at Free Teleclass November 14th
The Entrepreneurial MD interviews publicity expert Melanie Rembrandt from 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT. - November 07, 2007 - Rembrandt Communications
Michelle Wingate Named to 2008 Triangle Heart Gala Auction Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Michelle Wingate, an account executive with the firm, has been named to the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala auction committee. The event is... - November 06, 2007 - MMI
CharlotteAreaNews.com Launches to Provide All Charlotte NC News on One Website
CharlotteAreaNews.com features news feeds from all Charlotte news media, as well as national news, weather, sports and original stories submitted by Charlotte area organizations. Viewers may also subscribe to a daily email summary. - November 05, 2007 - Leadership Counseling Institute
Flowers and Public Relations, an Interesting Mix
Judymae Communications Shows Your Business How to Produce Dandelions with a Solid PR Plan - November 04, 2007 - Judymae Communications
Fred Thompson Campaign Heats Up with Buttons Fit for a President
“The response at Everyone Loves Buttons, Inc., has been overwhelming with 9,000 visits the first weekend,” said President Maura L. Statman, ELBusa Creations, Phoenix, Arizona - November 03, 2007 - MAYO Communications
WOW! Creations Introduces TiKo Soy to Hollywood and the Nation
TiKo Soy announces the selection of WOW! Creations for Strategic Public Relations counsel. - November 02, 2007 - WOW! Creations
Mosnar Communications, Inc Named eXalt Entertainment Group PR Representative
Entertainment company partners with luxury public relations and global marketing company to increase brand awareness. - November 01, 2007 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Offers Free Credit Risk Management Training
The Edcomm Group's Banker's Academy is offering Focus on Credit Risk Management free to BankersOnline users. This is a complete eLearning course - not a demo - and students can receive a printable certificate upon completion. There is no obligation to take this course - Edcomm's Banker's Academy is... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Compliance Training – in Compliance and Ahead of the Game
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy’s content is constantly being updated and is always compliant. Recently, the FDIC announced that there is a new version of the FDIC sign which must replace all existing signs in insured financial institutions by November 13, 2007. Changes to the sign... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Banker’s Academy Meets with Bank of China to Discuss Enterprise Training Initiative
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met with representatives from the Bank of China today to discuss an enterprise training initiative. Banking in China has dramatically changed over the past few years, and even more changes are on the way. With these changes comes a need for more retail... - November 01, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Hummingbird Creative Group Named to Triangle Business Journal List
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s list of the top 25 graphic design firms in the Triangle. The Triangle Business Journal determines the top 25 graphic... - October 30, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Mosnar Communications, Inc Tells Real Estate Industry to Get a PR Makeover
CR Cataunya Ransom of Mosnar Communications, Inc reveals how public relations skills are primary components to jumpstart the troubled parts of the real estate industry. - October 30, 2007 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
Pia Esthetics Receives Treatment from Relations PR & Marketing
Relations PR & Marketing has just announced its newest addition, Pia Esthetics, to join their existing eclectic client list. This day spa and body shop, with locations in South Tampa, Orlando and Westchase, serves spa-goers with a variety of classic and innovative services to relax the mind and... - October 27, 2007 - Relations PR & Marketing
Atkinson Takes Reigns at Global PR Firm
New leadership at Global PR - October 26, 2007 - Global PR
Kelley and Hall Book Publicity Helps Debut Author Get Multi-Million Dollar Book Deal
Publicity firm Kelley & Hall helps debut author receive a multi-million dollar book deal with William Morrow. - October 26, 2007 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
Americas Media Group (AMG) Creates Own Brand of Marketing
Clients of AMG can expect broker outreach services, glossy events conceptualized and executed from start to finish, celebrity endorsement deals, unprecedented media buying power, and extensive market research. - October 25, 2007 - Americas Media Group
Reardon Smith Whittaker Hires New Business Manager
Cincinnati Lead Generation Agency Hires New Business Manager. Caporal Brings Extensive Account Management and Marketing Experience to RSW - October 24, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Media Guru George Mc Quade to Speak at UCLA Entertainment Publicity Class
Mc Quade is speaking to the fall quarter 2007 UCLA Entertainment Publicity class, Tuesday, October 23 at 8:00, Geology Building, room 3656. The class is endorsed by EPPS, the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 66 and it is taught by one of Hollywood's famed Entertainment Publicists Julian Myers. - October 24, 2007 - MAYO Communications
Christina Kester Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Christina Kester has joined the firm as a writer. In this position, Kester will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including writing news releases, biographies, and... - October 22, 2007 - MMI
AMG, Gilberto Santarosa, and HOMES Real Estate Present an Unforgettable Evening
Americas Media Group Worldwide (AMG), the marketing mavens behind 150 plus luxury real estate clients spanning the globe, organized every detail of the evening to exceed the client’s expectations and produce an event representative of all the luxury and opulence that HOMES embodies. - October 20, 2007 - Americas Media Group
Gulf Coast Ad Firm CAP (Creative) Completes Phase One of Camber Corporation Re-Brand
CAP Creative, an award-winning Florida advertising, branding and public relations firm, has finished 1st phase of Camber Corporation's re-branding. The $200M Department of Defense Contractor to Get New Look, New Positioning - October 20, 2007 - CAP Creative
Small Town Poker Tour to Visit Cajun Dome Convention Center
The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) finishes the 2007 season with two Louisiana events. The STPT continues its quest to raise awareness and funds for charities around the globe. - October 19, 2007 - AMT Media LLC
Rembrandt’s New PR Blog at Nielsen Business Media’s Small Business Resource Center Helps Startups Increase Sales and Awareness
Get tips, insights and resources at “Rembrandt’s PR and Writing Blog for Startup Success” by Melanie Rembrandt of Rembrandt Communications, http://nbm.typepad.com/shopfloor_blog/ - October 19, 2007 - Rembrandt Communications
Aguistic Advertising Agency Announces 2007 Business Opportunity Day Trade Fair Participation
Participation at the Business Opportunity Day Trade Fair proved successful for Aguistic Advertising Agency. - October 19, 2007 - Aguistic Advertising Agency
Press Dispensary Sets Up First UK PR Bureau in Second Life
Press Dispensary (http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk), the UK-based specialist press release services company, is the first European agency to set up a permanent bureau in Second Life (SL) and one of a mere handful of PR agencies world-wide to embrace public relations in the rapidly expanding 3D... - October 17, 2007 - Press Dispensary Ltd
Clicksharp Marketing Launches Portfolio of Services for New York Area Small Businesses
The firm offers expertise in website design, search engine optimization and marketing, social media public relations, paid search advertising, and more. - October 16, 2007 - Clicksharp Marketing
When Part-time Jobs Aren’t Enough, College Students Move Toward Entrepreneurship
What does a college student strapped with thousands of dollars in loans, rising tuition costs, and high interest credit cards do to keep themselves from being neck-high in debt after graduation? They get a part-time job, make monthly tuition payments, move out of their expensive dorm and hope that... - October 15, 2007 - AccessionPR
MMI Associates, Inc. President Named to Women Against MS Steering Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations and marketing firm, has been named to the Steering Committee for Women Against MS (WAMS), a key fundraising and awareness event for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In... - October 12, 2007 - MMI
Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis Selects Synergy Marketing Group as Agency of Record
Local Public Relations Firm Tapped for New Market Launch Due to Success with The Art Institute of Indianapolis - October 12, 2007 - Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.
LicenZing LLC Puts Struts on the Road to Fashion Week
Premiere Fashion Accessory Makes its Debut at San Francisco Fashion Week - October 11, 2007 - LicenZing, LLC
KB & Associates Announces the Launch of New Online Magazine
MahoganyVisions.com targets African American youth and provides valuable informative information - October 11, 2007 - KB & Associates, Event Planning and Management
LicenZing is Ready to Make a Deal; Are You?
LicenZing LLC helps build brands through marketing and licensing and is hiring interns from all over the country to get the job done. - October 10, 2007 - LicenZing, LLC
Major New Gay Market Research Begins -- Will Gordon Brown Win The UK Gay Vote?
The most comprehensive gay and lesbian market research ever undertaken launches this week in the UK. Out Now consulting will measure a range of consumer and social indicators in the gay community, including the factors driving the so-called 'pink' vote. In an election expected to be tight, the 3,000,000 gay and lesbian votes up for grabs could prove decisive. - October 08, 2007 - Out Now
The Edcomm Group’s Banker’s Academy Partners with Stock-Track to Offer Stock Market Simulations to the Financial Services Industry
The Edcomm Group’s Banker’s Academy, the world’s leading provider of education to the financial services industry, has partnered with Stock-Trak, the global leader in stock trading simulations, to provide its clients with motivational, hands-on investment banking and wealth... - October 03, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Menzies Consulting Releases Podcast on Tracking Media Hits
The independent public relations and marketing firm Menzies Consulting has released "Tracking the Chatter," a free podcast with helpful hints on monitoring a company's public perception through the media. The podcast is available online at MenziesConsulting.com. Hosted by company... - October 03, 2007 - Menzies Consulting, Inc.
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Family-Friendly by Carolina Parent
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named one of the Family-Friendly 40 companies by Carolina Parent Magazine. New this year, Carolina Parent conducted a family-friendly survey asking parents what they... - October 01, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Housekeeping Channel Selects Sweeney as Agency of Record
Leading resource for better, faster and healthier housekeeping selects Sweeney to market brand. - September 30, 2007 - Sweeney Marketing + Public Relations
Texas Hockey Hour to Host Trio of Coaches
The Texas Hockey Hour continues to be a pioneer in the coverage of hockey as proven by the latest line-up of guests. On Monday, September 24, The Texas Hockey Hour will host interview segments with Dan Wildfong of the Texas Brahmas, Brent Hughes of the Austin Ice Bats and Terry Ruskowski of the... - September 25, 2007 - CrossCheck Communications