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Innovative Podcast Campaign Garners Marketing Gold for Online Ad Agency
Groundbreaking online advertising agency Cheap TV Spots is bestowed with the Gold Award by the 2006 MarCom Creative Awards, for an innovative podcast website campaign. The winning entry, "Taste the Noise," is a three-commercial TV campaign introducing a podcasting web destination for the age 12-34 market. The honor affirms the agency's solid ability to execute an orchestrated campaign for an internet start-up on a budget. - December 05, 2006 - Academy Leader, Inc.
Ethnic Business Awards 2006 Winners Announced at the Sydney Opera House
The Ethnic Business Awards were created by Mr Joseph Assaf, to recognise the contribution of migrants to Australian Business. They have since become one of the longest running awards in Australia, which is a testament to their success and prestige. This year's winners were migrants from Italy, Sweden, South Africa and Macedonia, who all now proudly call Australia home. - November 20, 2006 - Etcom [Ethnic Communications]
PlattForm Wins Six Aurora Awards
PlattForm, an all-encompassing advertising agency specializing in creative solutions for higher education and all branches of the U.S. military, was honored with six Aurora Awards for excellence in video production. - November 18, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Back by Popular Demand: Webinar on Generating Mortgage Leads Using Pay Per Call Advertising on November 16th
Integrated Direct LLC and Integrated Interactive LLC, independent direct marketing and interactive marketing agencies, announced today that they will host a 2nd Free webinar on pay per call marketing for mortgage companies on November 16th at 12pm EST. In the growing pay per call space,... - November 14, 2006 - Integrated Worldwide
Third Wave Digital Wins "Best in Class" Interactive Media Award
On Friday, October 27, 2006, Third Wave Digital was awarded the Interactive Media Award’s Best in Class for excellence in the design, development and implementation of Mercer University’s new admissions website (http://www.gomercer.com). The Interactive Media Awards (IMA) recognizes... - November 03, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
PlattForm Wins Web Marketing Association Award
For the second time this year, PlattForm was recognized for a user-friendly web site it created for Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI). The site, www.pcitraining.edu, was recently awarded the Advertising Standard of Excellence and the Education Standard of Excellence WebAwards from the Web Marketing... - November 03, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Lands HoneyBaked Ham Account
Convergence Marketing Firm Inks Deal With National Gourmet Ham Retailer - October 31, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Sheila Hale Ogle Appointed to Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Local Business Woman Joins Chamber Membership Services/Small Business Department Board - October 27, 2006 - MRPP, Inc.
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Named Agency of Record by Gilbarco Veeder-Root
International Fuel Dispensing Equipment Supplier Selects Local Convergence Marketing Firm - October 24, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Third Wave Digital Announces Launch of New Admissions Website for Mercer University
Third Wave Digital, a web design and development firm located in Macon, Georgia, is pleased to announce the launch of www.gomercer.com, a comprehensive admissions recruitment website for Mercer University. Recently, Mercer University decided to totally redesign their online marketing efforts in... - October 19, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital Selected by Smithsonian Institution for Creative Services
The Smithsonian Institution has contracted with Third Wave Digital, an interactive exhibit and digital media creation firm headquartered in Macon, Georgia, to provide creative services for the National Postal Museum's new web site. The National Postal Museum was created by an agreement between the... - October 17, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital Redesigned Museum of Arts & Sciences Website
Third Wave Digital, headquartered in Macon, Georgia, announced the launch of the redesigned web presence for the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences. The recently launched site www.masmacon.com features a new overall design theme with accompanying custom graphics and a greatly improved navigation... - October 17, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
Third Wave Digital Creates Interactive Website for Florida Power & Light
This website represents one of the most advanced online nuclear energy education and entertainment presentations ever created. Featuring over a dozen interactive experiences that provide information on topics like energy conservation, nuclear knowledge, environmental issues and many more, E4-Online offers hours of educational information designed to increase visitor’s Nuclear Energy IQ. - October 13, 2006 - Third Wave Digital
A New Social Networking Site for Toronto Maple Leafs Fans
BON Marketing Group launches a new social networking site for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs – with other team sites to follow. Meetaleafsfan.com is the first social networking community for a specific entity – focusing on the fans - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
New Social Networking Site Focusing on the Fans
Everyone is a fan of something – now these people can come together at meetafan.com – a new social networking community that focuses on the fans – bringing them together and allowing people to share their common interests and passions. Dateafan.com recently launched as a sister site to meetafan.com – for people looking for that special connection - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
BON Marketing Eliminates the Risk in Online Marketing with BON Reporting
Bon reporting and ticker technology is the first online reporting solution that allows advertisers to know exactly how much money they are spending, where they are spending it and their real time ROI. - October 11, 2006 - Bon Marketing Group, Inc
PlattForm Nominated for Emmy
PlattForm, an all-encompassing advertising agency specializing in creative solutions for higher education and all branches of the U.S. military, has been nominated for its first regional Emmy. - October 11, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Sheila Ogle Named To The North Carolina Coalition For Healthy Solutions Advisory Board
Local CEO Joins State Advisory Board - October 11, 2006 - MRPP, Inc.
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Inks Deal With Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill
Local Marketing Firm Signs Deal With Cary Restaurant - October 05, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Cheap TV Spots Not in Talks to Acquire Spot Runner
Revolutionary online discount TV and radio advertising agency Cheap TV Spots today dispelled rumors circulating the blogosphere that it is in talks to acquire rival Spot Runner. Differences in services are discussed, along with notes on future company plans. - October 02, 2006 - Academy Leader, Inc.
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Wins Best Places To Work Award
Local Marketing Firm Recognized by The Triangle Business Journal - September 28, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Announces New Employee
Lisa McNeill Joins Local Marketing Firm as Account Coordinator. - September 14, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Rhythm of Life, Ancient and Abstract
The Northcote 2006 High Vibes Festival gets an artistic lift with an exhibition exploring the rhythms of life in nude paintings, mythical artworks and high relief abstracts. Jennie Rosenbaum, Melinda McCarthy and Frank Duyker will be exhibiting together to create a powerful and emotional... - September 09, 2006 - Jennie Rosenbaum
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a Portfolio Company of Arlington Capital Partners, Announces Acquisition of PFP Advertising, Inc. (U.S. College Search)
PlattForm Holdings, Inc. recently acquired PFP Advertising, the owners of U.S. College Search. The acquisition strengthens PlattForm's ability to generate Internet student leads. - August 18, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Mona Lisa Gets a Makeover
Mona might not be pleased to be known for being enigmatic and mysterious. - June 09, 2006 - Dentists On TV
LicenZing LLC Tapped as Licensing Agency for Nick Graham's 100 Minute Company
LicenZing LLC today signed an agreement with 100 Minute Company to be the licensing agent for a selection of the 100 Minute Company brands. The 100 Minute Company brands target a broad range of customers from young men to juniors with distribution ranging from department stores to specialty stores... - May 26, 2006 - LicenZing, LLC
LeapFrog Interactive Unveils New Site for Yum! Brands Streetball Louisville to Benefit Cabbage Patch Settlement House
LeapFrog Interactive is unveiling a new website - www.streetballlouisville.com - for the YUM! Brands Streetball Louisville tournament that will take place next month in downtown Louisville. - May 24, 2006 - LEAP Agency
MSTART and KafaHali Sign Major Agreement to Launch Arabic News Portal Yahali.com
Comprehensive multi-year agreement to launch Arabic news portal Yahali.com based on adaptation of MSTART content management solutions to Arabic. - May 09, 2006 - MSTART
Brogan & Partners Smoking Quitline Campaign Wins Three Awards
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing has been honored with three awards for digital healthcare advertising for a campaign done for Quitline NC, a smoking cessation support program funded by the North Carolina Health & Wellness Trust Fund and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. - April 04, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
LeapFrog Interactive Unveils New Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) Website
The Office of the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) launched its revamped website, www.pvalouky.org, designed by interactive agency, LeapFrog Interactive. - April 01, 2006 - LEAP Agency
Innovative Website Assists Military Families Affected by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 2005) for the Fort Knox, Kentucky Region
The Lincoln Trail Area Development District, working with the Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board has launched the Website oneknox.com to help families relocating to the region per recommendations from the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRACC). - March 17, 2006 - LEAP Agency
Interactive Agency Earns ADDY Advertising Award for Tommy Hilfiger Campaign
LeapFrog Interactive has earned an American Advertising Federation Award (www.aaf.org) for clothing giant Tommy Hilfiger. - March 01, 2006 - LEAP Agency
UBZ2.com Your Schedules
We have designed UBZ2 to be the Nassau traffic cop for a network of 50 Sports and Activity Scheduling Portals. Here a member can enter their own practice and game schedules, enter team stats, score results etc., get easy directions to Playing Fields or Activity Locations, provide protected contact numbers and email lists, get relevant information on their team sport or activity, Blog, create and contribute to Forums, get news on activity, buy, or sell good activity products through classifieds. - February 09, 2006 - Fox Media Lab
Tommy Lasorda and Tom LaSorda Raise Funds for Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
This February 13 two prominent men who happen to share a name will come together to raise funds for the Detroit Medical Center’s RIM. - February 02, 2006 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Bedtime Ted is Bear-y Successful
Bedtime Ted™ a junior apparel brand, announces the renewal of its licensing agreement with SBH Intimates, Inc., to produce and market junior loungewear, sleepwear, underwear, hosiery and daywear. Bedtime Ted also joined with Trevco, Inc. to produce and market junior tops. Launched in 2003, Bedtime Ted appeals to that trendy tween/junior market by offering “fun fashion”and hip, cool looks. - January 06, 2006 - LicenZing, LLC
LicenZing LLC Makes Waves in the Surf Industry, Creates a Gem out of Fashion, Makes Sweet T-shirts, Rocks Out the Paper World and Much, Much More
Licenzing, a northern California-based consulting agency, specializes in brand licensing and marketing. Although it was created only two years ago, LicenZing already boasts 8 exciting clients in diverse businesses including rock n roll art, teen apparel, fitness and yoga, extreme towels, female surf and character art. Visit the website at www.licenzing.com to find out more about this dynamic company. - October 12, 2005 - LicenZing, LLC
Award-Winning Creative Marketing Expert Joins Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Jim Tobin, Partner at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing, announced today that Lisa Fite, an award-winning creative marketing and communications expert, has joined the firm as Design Director - September 19, 2005 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Las Vegas Businessman Purchases Pete Allman’s Celebrity Scene News
Mr. Earl White, a prominent Las Vegas businessman and community leader has recently partnered with the extremely talented, renowned sports photographer Mr. C. J. Cansler, also of Las Vegas. Together, these two notable gentlemen purchased the immensely popular and extremely well known, Pete... - September 19, 2005 - Celebrity Scene News
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Announces New Employee
Jim Tobin, Partner at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing, announced today that Bob Pavoné has joined the firm as the Account Director of the recently established Consumer Products Practice. In this position he will direct and manage the new division’s accounts. - September 15, 2005 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Mary Marcantonio Joins MRPP
Sheila Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement Inc. (MRPP), has announced that Mary Marcantonio has joined the organization as Media Director - September 08, 2005 - MRPP, Inc.
Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Lands Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament
Jim Tobin, Partner at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing, announced today that the firm has been contracted by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to provide marketing and advertising services for the basketball tournament, which will be held in Raleigh, NC for the first time in the tournament’s history. - September 06, 2005 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
MRPP Named Media Agency Of Record For Cancer Centers of North Carolina
Sheila Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement Inc. (MRPP), has announced that the firm has been named the media placement agency of record for Cancer Centers of North Carolina, a local outpatient cancer treatment practice. - September 01, 2005 - MRPP, Inc.
Jim Tobin Elected President of Triangle AMA
The Triangle Chapter of the American Marketing Association (Triangle AMA) announced that Jim Tobin, Partner at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing, was elected President for 2005-2006. - September 01, 2005 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing