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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
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
High-tech Boutique PR-IR Firm Adds New Team Member
As the client base at Catapult PR-IR grows, the corporate communications experience of Chelsey Lehman accommodates business and account growth for the firm. - May 26, 2007 - Catapult PR-IR
The California Bankers Association Continues Partnership with the Edcomm Group to Deliver Elder Financial Abuse Training
The California Bankers Association (CBA) continues its partnership with The Edcomm Group to deliver elder financial abuse training to banks in the state of California. Last fall, this collaboration resulted in Focus on California Elder Financial Abuse, an eLearning program that was distributed... - May 26, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group's Dr. Linda Eagle Speaks At China Retail Banking 2007 Conference
Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group, presented a full-day workshop for retail bankers at China Retail Banking 2007, a Marcus Evans conference in Shanghai, China on May 22, 2007. Dr. Eagle addressed top banking professionals from China and other Asian nations about the modernization of... - May 26, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Harbor Bank Selects the Edcomm Group to Deliver Banker's Academy Unlimited Training
The Harbor Bank of Maryland has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver Banker’s Academy Unlimited training for its bank-wide training needs — along with Edcomm’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance. A Banker's Academy Unlimited... - May 26, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Synergy Bank Deploys Banking Compliance Training from the Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group recently deployed its Banking Compliance eLearning program — along with Edcomm’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance — to Synergy Bank of Waco, TX. Focus on Compliance, a computer-based, distance learning program,... - May 26, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Producers, Industrialists, International Celebrities, Meet at an Exclusive Party in Cannes in Aid of Darfur
Cannes may have kicked off last week but the party to be at this year was the B2B Media Limited launch. In a show of solidarity with The International Rescue Committee for Darfur, B2B Media Limited, (an Anglo-Italian film product placement company), united personalities from the world of finance,... - May 25, 2007 - b2bmedia Limited
RSW Study Reveals Most Internal Agency Business Development Efforts Fail
Agency New Business Development Manager Study to Be Released June 5 - May 25, 2007 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
UpWord Communications Hits One-Year Mark
Media veteran John Egan established Austin, Texas-based public relations and media relations firm in May 2006. - May 24, 2007 - UpWord Communications
The Edcomm Group Hires Ted Wight, Director of National Sales at BTCC BAI
The Edcomm Group is very pleased to announce that Ted Wight, Director of National Sales at Bankers Training and Certification Center (BTCC) a subsidiary of BAI, has joined The Edcomm Group as a Vice President in the Sales Division. BTCC was purchased by BAI from Primedia for an undisclosed... - May 24, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
New UAE Advertising Monitoring Report
The UAE Real Estate Advertising Monitoring Report is a monthly report showing a roundup of all the advertising activity that was generated by all the key property companies. It is a condensed guide/ summary for marketing professionals, to help them finetune their advertising campaigns and their brand positioning. This report captures all key activity over a period of a month. It should also serve for benchmarking and as a historical reference of the industry’s development. - May 24, 2007 - BrandMoxie
LicenZing’s Palomita® Brand Worn Around the World
The 77 contestants of the Miss Universe Pageant looked stunning in the Palomita® tees they highlighted at the Que Belleza affair in Mexico City last night. Only a week away from the 2007 Miss Universe Pageant, the contestants were able to relax, mingle with local celebrities, and enjoy fabulous... - May 23, 2007 - LicenZing, LLC
Papagalos Advertising Agency Hires Art Director
Papagalos Strategic Communications, a full-service Phoenix advertising agency, public relations firm, web development firm and branding agency announces the recent addition of Michele McGlinn as art director. McGlinn is responsible for developing brand identity and marketing campaigns for the... - May 23, 2007 - Papagalos Strategic Communications
Retired RI Police Captain Pens Safety Book for Children
Rory Stays Safe is a book featuring a cartoon bunny that learns what to do when approached by dangerous strangers. - May 21, 2007 - colganPR
MMI Associates, Inc. Opens Podcast Studio
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has opened a podcast studio that will help to generate quality informational audio interviews and commentaries recorded by clients and staff. Designed to optimize... - May 21, 2007 - MMI
The Edcomm Group's Dr. Linda Eagle Invited to Join Marcus Evans Panel of Advisors
The Edcomm Group’s Dr. Linda Eagle has been invited to join a distinguished panel of advisors organized by Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans has recently developed an advisory committee in the banking sector of the China Market, and has asked Dr. Eagle to join the committee to share her knowledge... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group's Joe Mellaci Invited to Join the Marcus Evans Panel of Advisors
The Edcomm Group’s Joe Mellaci, Director of China Markets, has been invited to join the distinguished panel of advisors organized by Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans has recently developed an advisory committee in the banking sector of the China Market, and has asked Mr. Mellaci to join the... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group to Exhibit at the ABA Banking Regulatory Compliance Conference in Atlanta, GA
The Edcomm Group will be exhibiting at the 2007 ABA Banking Regulatory Compliance Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 3-6, 2007. The ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference is the industry’s most respected regulatory compliance event and is widely attended by compliance officers, lawyers,... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Irish Elections - Gay Community Voting Intentions Revealed
In new market research of Ireland's gay and lesbian community, a strong likelihood to vote for Labour or Green parties is revealed in figures released for the first time. - May 19, 2007 - Out Now
Elemental Builds Social Media PR Head Count with Irene Jarvis
Integrated UK media communications consultancy, Elemental Communications appoint Irene Jarvis as account manager - May 18, 2007 - Elemental Communications Limited
Kim Weiss PR & Marketing Changes Name, Location
Boutique PR agency changes name and location to reflect mission, client base - May 18, 2007 - Blueplate PR
Community Strategies - A Unique Approach Tailored to Your Campaign
Community Strategies broad network of local organizers across the country helps to raise the profile of their clients campaigns through an innovative approach of public education and advocacy. - May 17, 2007 - Community Strategies
Denver Teams with 15 Other U.S. Cities Hosting the 2007 Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, May 19
On Saturday, May 19, 2007, Metro Denver will host the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) Walk-A-Thon for a third year. Sponsors of the event in Metro Denver include Brighton Early Rotary Club at the Sustaining Level; and Jones & Keller, P.C., and Lakewood Chiropractic Offices, P.C., at the enduring level. - May 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
Web Marketing Association Names Brian K. St.Ours to the 2007 WebAward Judging Panel
St.Ours, President of Florida-based web marketing communications agency -- eWareness Inc. -- selected to judging panel for the 11th annual international WebAward competition - May 16, 2007 - eWareness, Inc.
MMI Associates, Inc. Receive National Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded the 2007 Videographer Award of Distinction for its efforts in planning and producing a podcast entitled “Major Dutch Van Kirk.” The... - May 15, 2007 - MMI
J Marketing Launches an Executive Business Association in Colleyville
J Marketing, the leading Advertising, PR, and Marketing Firm in the local DFW area, announces the creation of an Executive Association of business owners, managers, and key employees. - May 14, 2007 - J Marketing
J Marketing Hires New Art Director
New Art Director Joins DFW Marketing Firm - May 13, 2007 - J Marketing
Web Certain Launches Multilingual SEO Forums to Share International Search Marketing Industry Knowledge
Multilingual web marketing agency Web Certain has launched a new online resource to share expertise about multilingual SEO. - May 13, 2007 - WebCertain
Mobile Marketing Solutions Provide Customizable Opportunities for Large-Scale Marketing Efforts
When large-scale marketers can both customize and mobilize a marketing display or trade show event footprint, opportunities for greater exposure and cost savings roll on in. Mobile marketing can generate short and long term ROI. - May 13, 2007 - EventPro
Reaching The Gay Market? Try Better Marketing and Advertising
Gay consumers find themselves increasingly targeted by advertising and marketing. But much of this marketing misses the mark. Variety magazine covers this trend and says mainstream advertising agencies need to lift their game. Leading global gay marketing agency Out Now Consulting shows where things are going wrong. - May 13, 2007 - Out Now
CAP Creative Hires Director of Market Development
Formerly of Clarke Advertising, Dorothy L. Carlin Joins Sarasota-Based Branding, Design & Public Relations Firm. The award-winning Marketing Strategy company welcomes this major league player to their all star team. - May 12, 2007 - CAP Creative
Prnuke.com Announces the Release of Their Online Forums
Prnuke.com has released their online forums. Geared towards the business community, Prnuke.com's forums will be an important resource for business owners and marketing/advertising firms. - May 11, 2007 - Intracos Media
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented to companies... - May 09, 2007 - MMI
MLC PR SIGNS So You Think You Can Dance’s Award-Winning Choreographer Shane Sparks
So You Think You Can Dance’s imaginative choreographer and judge, Shane Sparks, signs with MLC PR. Sparks is currently producing a new feature film and starring on the third season of Fox’s hit TV show. - May 09, 2007 - MLC PR