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Edcomm's Banker's Academy Passes 1,000,000 Mark for ELearning Students Trained
The number of students having taken eLearning programs from Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy has passed 1 million. Those 1 million students have taken over 33 million topics ranging from compliance and teller training to systems training, product training and sales training – all created... - July 26, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Reardon Smith Whittaker Hires New Business Manager
Cincinnati Lead Generation Agency Continues to Grow - Herman Brings a Wide-Range of Marketing and Account Management Experience to RSW - July 26, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Agency of Record for ThotWave Technologies
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has been named agency of record for ThotWave Technologies, a Cary-based consultancy specializing in providing business intelligence solutions to clients in the biopharma,... - July 26, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Two National Awards
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received two 2007 Communicator Awards. MMI Associates, Inc. received the Award of Distinction for its public relations campaign for the Women Presidents’... - July 24, 2007 - MMI
Quadcast Selects NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to Develop Branding & Reputation
QuadCast Inc., a producer of high quality aluminum, magnesium and zinc die cast products and services, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - July 23, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications
Community Banks of Colorado Deploy Banking Compliance Training from Edcomm's Banker's Academy
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy successfully deployed its Banking Compliance eLearning program — along with Edcomm’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®, for hosting and maintenance — to Community Banks of Colorado. Focus on Compliance, from... - July 22, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
California Retail Bank Upgrades to Learning Link Premium® from Edcomm's Banker's Academy
A California Retail Bank has selected Learning Link Premium® to work in conjunction with Focus on Compliance training previously commissioned from Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy. Learning Link Premium® provides users with an additional set of tools to assist in the learning... - July 22, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Wyoming Retail Bank Deploys Banker's Academy Unlimited Training from The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group recently deployed its Banker’s Academy Unlimited package — along with Edcomm’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance — to a Wyoming Retail Bank. - July 22, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Mary Jones Wins STPT Pro Am Poker Championship
Mary Jones the 2006 WSOP Ladies Champion defeats Kelly “All In” Flynn in a exciting heads up battle. - July 21, 2007 - AMT Media LLC
Sweeney's Consumer Product & Retail Marketing Practice Adds Two National Clients
Sweeney, a full-service marketing and public relations firm offering specialty expertise in consumer product and retail marketing, has been selected by Wonder Tablitz Corporation (Norwood, MA) and NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. (Franklin, OH) as agency of record. Wonder Tablitz Corporation,... - July 21, 2007 - Sweeney Marketing + Public Relations
Richter7 Wins International Design Honors
Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising and public relations agency, was selected as a Graphis Gold Award recipient and will be featured in the publication’s 2008 advertising annual. The Graphis Award and advertising annual highlight creative achievements in visual communications. - July 21, 2007 - Richter7
Sweeney Names Fitch as Assistant Account Executive
Kayleigh Fitch has joined Sweeney as an assistant account executive. - July 19, 2007 - Sweeney Marketing + Public Relations
Live Interview with Executive Editor of Large Blog Network to Offer Tips on Becoming a Professional Blogger
Jennifer Mattern, of JH Mattern Communications, will be hosting a live interview with Tammy Powley, Executive Editor of Creative-Weblogging.com on July 18th, to discuss what it takes to become a professional blogger. - July 18, 2007 - J.H. Mattern Communications
Richter7 Featured in National Excellence in Brand Advertising Book
Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising, marketing and public relations firm, is featured in a new book by advertising veteran Jim Osterman. Excellence in Brand Advertising is “equal parts textbook, road map and gospel,” written to provide understanding about how advertising... - July 14, 2007 - Richter7
Stimulus Worldwide Has Announced the Launch of Its New Website at www.stimulusworldwide.com
Stimulus Worldwide, a leading business-to-business advertising agency, has announced the launch of a new website at stimulusworldwide.com. With increased capabilities and a contemporary design, the new website provides content about the company's served markets, its service offerings for those... - July 13, 2007 - Stimulus Worldwide
Patty Briguglio Leads TiE PR Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, will conduct the TiE Institute’s “Learning From Gurus” developmental workshop series on Friday, July 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Brier Creek Country Club clubhouse. In this... - July 12, 2007 - MMI
Hummingbird Creative Group Receives American Corporate Identity Award
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has received an American Corporate Identity Award for their efforts in implementing the logo design for CORE Building Company, a full-service construction company specializing... - July 12, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
ItalyTravelNotes.com Invites Travelers to Share Travel Experiences from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is the latest travel blog aiming to inspire travellers heading for Italy. And to turn into a space where people share their experiences and images of Italy and give their advice on how best to enjoy it. - July 08, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Law Firm Marketing Goes high-tech
Renowned law firm marketing guru Jay Madhav, owner of Prologic Marketing, announced today that his company will now focus 100% on Web Marketing for Law firms. Jay Madhav has had tremendous success over the last few years on getting many firms to grow at a 50% or greater year of year growth rate. In... - July 07, 2007 - Prologic Marketing
Brand Advertising Agency, Papagalos Strategic Communications Adds Client
Papagalos Strategic Communications, a full-service Phoenix advertising agency, public relations firm, web development firm and branding agency announces the addition of Arizona AFO, Inc. to its agency roster. Papagalos will provide marketing communication services, implementing a print ad campaign... - July 07, 2007 - Papagalos Strategic Communications
TiE-Carolinas Hosts Public Relations Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Rajesh Rao, president of TiE-Carolinas, has announced that the nonprofit entrepreneur organization will host a “Learning from Gurus” developmental workshop titled “Public Relations Power Tools to Launch Your Products and Services” for Friday, July 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at... - July 06, 2007 - MMI
Luxury Home Services Company Hires the J Marketing Corporation
InStyle Home Services, a local DFW luxury home service company is setting its sights high, and providing much needed services to the Metroplex affluent homeowner. InStyle Services has selected the DFW based J Marketing Corporation to develop and manage its local, regional, and national marketing campaigns. - July 04, 2007 - J Marketing
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Agency Of Record For Fred Adams Paving Co., Inc
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced the firm has been named agency of record for Fred Adams Paving Co., Inc, which offers many unique hardscape products in the North Carolina area. As agency of record for Fred Adams Paving,... - July 02, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
RSW US Launches New Website
Interactive Website Launched to Help Ad, PR Agencies Attract More Business. RSW US Launches www.rswus.com to Help Firms Shore Up Business Development. - July 01, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
MMI Associates, Inc. Wins Hermes Creative Award for Blog
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm received the gold award in the Hermes Creative Awards 2007 competition for its RelocateTriangle.com blog. The Hermes Creative Awards event is an international... - June 29, 2007 - MMI
Mighty Casey Media Offers Big Media Plan for Small Businesses
Getting your business the attention it deserves can be a challenge, but with a good PR/media relations strategy, you can position yourself as an expert and create great buzz about your company and its products and services. - June 29, 2007 - Mighty Casey Media
MLC PR’s Mona Loring Honored in 2007 Cambridge Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals
President of MLC PR, Mona Loring, will be honored as a 2007 Cambridge Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals. Loring is being acknowledged for her uprightness of character, integrity and exemplary energy given to her PR firm. - June 29, 2007 - MLC PR
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces Employee Promotion
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, has announced that Megan Navarette has been promoted to account coordinator. In this position, Navarette will be responsible for managing client projects, writing Web site and advertisement copy and managing vendor relationships to ensure... - June 22, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Carrington Publicity PR Director to Joins Book Tour of ‘Down That Aisle in Style’ Author
Publicist/writer/actress to be part of planned Western Pennsylvania tour stop in late July/early August 2007. - June 21, 2007 - Carrington Publicity
The Official Charm School Finale Party
“Like Dat” to Host The Official Charm School Finale Party June 22nd, 2007 at Element in NYC - June 19, 2007 - LadyBug Media Inc
Intellecta Srl Launches an Innovative Marketing Blog
Targeting marketing specialist from around the world intellectasrl.wordpress.com launches a help centre on innovative marketing to aide marketers in their transition from traditional only to traditional and new media mix for their brands. - June 17, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Mario Magro Kiss For A Cause Foundation to Hold Online Celebrity Auction with the Biggest Names in Country Music
Mario Magro Kiss For A Cause Foundation will hold an online auction of exclusive handbags kissed and signed by the biggest country music celebrities at the recent 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The auction will run from June 15 - 25, 2007 - June 17, 2007 - Auction Cause
Briggs and Riley Celebrity Decorated Luggage on eBay to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes
Briggs & Riley Travelware, a leader in innovative, high-quality travelware, and more than 25 of today’s biggest stars have joined forces to help raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The Briggs & Riley Design For A Cure™ online auction features a... - June 17, 2007 - Auction Cause
Carrington Publicity PR Director, Actress/Writer, and Now Pageant First Runner Up
Southwestern Pennsylvania resident places high in annual event celebrating achievements of plus size women. - June 17, 2007 - Carrington Publicity
Irish Gay Community Marketing Research Report Released - New Gay Market Trends
Groundbreaking new GLBT market research data on the Irish gay and lesbian community is released today. The most comprehensive lesbian and gay market research ever into the GLBT community in Ireland reveals much about the Irish gay and lesbian community. Out Now 2007 GCN Ireland Gay Community Market Report released. - June 17, 2007 - Out Now
Articulate Communications Signs Five New Clients
Business and Technology Leaders Turn to Articulate for Hard-Hitting PR Programs, Rapid Results and Outstanding Client Service - June 16, 2007 - Articulate Communications Inc.
Out Now Consulting Wins Gay Advertising Award in New York
The third annual Commercial Closet Association 'Images In Advertising' Awards 2007 are announced in New York. Lufthansa 'OutShots' gay advertising campaign created by global gay marketing agency Out Now Consulting wins award for "Outstanding Interactive." - June 16, 2007 - Out Now
Americas Media Group (AMG) Wins World-Class Accounts
Americas Media Group (AMG) continues its path to becoming one of the world’s largest media powerhouse as their impressive portfolio rapidly expands. A new crop world-renowned developers have recently signed marketing maven Americas Media Group (AMG), as their media and public relations... - June 15, 2007 - Americas Media Group
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Meets with Chinese Bankers at China Retail Banking 2007 Conference
Representatives of The Edcomm Group’s Banker's Academy participated in a dinner workshop sponsored by Marcus Evans at China Retail Banking 2007 in Shanghai. This was an opportunity for Chinese bankers to brainstorm on subjects including: financial training on everything from basic teller,... - June 13, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Hummingbird Creative Group Named Cary Chamber Of Commerce Business Of The Year
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that the firm has received the Business of the Year award. The award was presented on May 19 at the 2007 Small Business Awards hosted by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Hummingbird was... - June 12, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
New Ireland Gay Market Research Reveals: How Green is the Irish Euro?
The results of the first ever market research measurement of the lifestyles and spending power of Ireland's 200,000 lesbians and gay men are about to be released. The Out Now 2007 GCN Ireland Gay Community Market Report will shed new light on gay community issues and reveal the facts - and the myths - that lie behind Ireland's Pink Euro gay market economy. - June 12, 2007 - Out Now
Local Marketing Firm Sponsors the Texas Road Rally
Where can friends and family get together for a great on-the-road adventure this Father's Day Weekend? The Colleyville stop of the Texas Road Rally will start at 8:30 AM from the Market Street Parking Lot in Colleyville. The owners and staff of the J Marketing Corporation are supporting the Texas... - June 09, 2007 - J Marketing
China Banking Association Discusses Training Ventures with Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy
The China Banking Association (CBA) and Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy met this week in Beijing, China to discuss possible joint ventures to bring Banker’s Academy’s award-winning training programs to the Chinese banking market. Banker’s Academy presents Chinese banks with... - June 09, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Actor Marc Appleby Signs with Boutique Entertainment Publicity Firm
Marc Appleby is delighted to announce a new partnership with the boutique publicity firm, 1st Xposure Worldwide, due to their forward-thinking, creative and successful publicity and marketing campaigns. Currently studying with Margie Haber, and represented by Coast-to-Coast Commercial Talent and... - June 08, 2007 - 1st Xposure Worldwide
LicenZing LLC “Tops the Charts” for their Sweet Vibes Lux Client and Signs with Paula DeAnda for Fall/Holiday 2007 Ad Campaign
Sweet Vibes Lux, a select label of the larger urbanwear brand VibesBase Enterprises, signed with seventeen year old pop/r&b teen sensation, Paula DeAnda, to star in their Fall/Holiday 2007 ad campaign. DeAnda’s style is a perfect compliment to the urban, hip hop lifestyle represented by... - June 06, 2007 - LicenZing, LLC
Juli LaDue Named Programs Co-Chair Of Ad Club of the Triangle Board of Directors
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that Juli LaDue, creative director of the firm, has been named Programs co-chair of the board of directors for the Ad Club of the Triangle. As Programs co-chair, LaDue will assist in... - June 06, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
BongoBee Website & Graphic Designer Launches New Site Offering Free Custom Websites to Non-Profit Organizations
To celebrate the new launch of BongoBee.com, a website & graphic design company, they are offering a free website once a month to non- profit organizations. “We are extremely excited about the launch of our new site and want a way to give back to the community”, said Teri Kawauchi,... - June 05, 2007 - BongoBee Web Services
Cathy Sanita Named President Of Business And Professional Women Of Raleigh
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that Cathy Sanita, the firm’s director of operations, has been named president of Business and Professional Women of Raleigh. As president, Sanita will aid the organization in working... - June 01, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Patty Briguglio Named To Board Of Directors For Girl Scout Council
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has been named to the Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council Board of Directors for a second year of service. As a member of the Board, Briguglio will focus on creating a stronger future for girls... - May 31, 2007 - MMI
Synergy Bank Deploys Bankwide Security Training from the Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group recently deployed its Security Training eLearning program — along with Edcomm’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance — to Synergy Bank of Waco, TX. Achieving Bankwide Security Excellence, a computer-based, distance... - May 27, 2007 - The Edcomm Group