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Mandala Research and Macy's to Document Economic Impact of Travelers from Emerging Markets
Macy’s, in conjunction with Shop America Alliance, is developing the first study among inbound travelers to the U.S. from emerging and growth markets. The International Traveler Growth Markets Study will be conducted among the top five growth markets as identified by the U.S. Department of... - May 21, 2010 - Mandala Research
MarketsandMarkets: Small Business Banking Trends in U.S.
Banks that have successfully targeted the small business segment earn better net interest margin (NIM) and return on assets (ROA) compared to banks who neglected the small business segment. The banks trying to gain a competitive edge and bigger share of the small business markets have to be cognizant of various behavioral, economic, regulatory and technological challenges. - May 21, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Research Report on Chinese Solar PV Equipment Industry, 2010-2011 Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Automatic screen printer, automatic sorting machine, and plate PECVD are still dependent on import. Presently, the mainstream production lines of solar cells in China adopt both domestically made and imported equipment. A standard 25MW production line calls for the investment of approximately USD 5-9 million. - May 20, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Stone Products Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
The $6.8 billion U.S. stone product industry has increased at strong rates over the past decade. Demand has been driven by homeowner's desire for more durable, high quality, and prestigious building materials. Declining average stone product prices has also stimulated demand. - May 20, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Group 31 Communications Opens Shop in North Carolina Triangle
Group 31 Communications, a newly formed marketing and medical education company in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, will provide innovative, cost-effective medical education programs aimed at enhancing brand credibility and adoption in varied physician and patient audiences. Group 31... - May 20, 2010 - Group 31 Communications, Inc.
Kleber Elected to Head the National Remodeling Foundation
Atlanta marketing and PR agency owner Steven Kleber was recently appointed President of the National Remodeling Foundation. - May 20, 2010 - Kleber & Associates
Business Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Giving to Charity
Cosmetic Promotions Donates Money and Time to Different Charities - May 20, 2010 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Fresh New Penny Stock Promotion Site YourStockGuru.com to be Released
YourStockGuru.com to be released within a week. YourStockGuru.com provides quality, innovative ways to make money through the trading of penny stocks, OTC stocks, and Pink Sheets. YourStockGuru.com will provide daily email alerts for fresh new explosive stocks with the potential to be solid gainers. It will also provide OTC stock and penny stock profiles and features on up and coming companies that simply need an exposure boost. - May 19, 2010 - YourStockGuru.com
GSA Preview Helps Power Shaver Secure GSA Contract Award
GSA Preview provides GSA Application Services for Power Shaver that leads to a GSA Schedule Contract Award from the General Services Administration for Federal Supply Schedule 56. - May 19, 2010 - GSA Preview
Integrated Marketing Agency Launches in Bend
Kelly Walker and Curtis Hagner of Bend, Oregon have teamed with Tonia Meyer of Denver, Colorado to create Incyte Marketing, with offices in Bend and Denver. (www.incytemarketing.com) The full-service ad agency integrates traditional marketing such as print, radio and TV with cutting-edge... - May 18, 2010 - Incyte Marketing
InfoCom Says Mobile Music Service is Going Towards the Mobile Music Experience
Mobile music increasingly bundled with other broadband applications — Clear trend towards a subscription model — Cooperation of record labels to offer DRM-free songs drives users’ interest. - May 16, 2010 - Infocom GmbH
InfoCom Says Mobile Voice Shows First Signs of Stagnation
Mobile voice traffic volume in Western Europe growing slower — Introduction of wireless IP technologies and mobile VoIP — Changing market dynamics will need new carriers’ strategies. - May 15, 2010 - Infocom GmbH
MarketsandMarkets: Global Smartphones Market Worth US$150.3 Billion by 2014
The global smartphones market is growing at a brisk pace, already accounting for 14% of the global mobile phone market. This high growth has been backed by rapid technology developments such as high-speed internet browsing, sophisticated personal and professional data management, and the evolution of 3G and 4G network technologies. - May 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Weight Management Trends in the U.S. Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Almost 70% of adults and almost 32% of school-age children and adolescents are either overweight or obese, according to the latest government statistics. And some studies project that if current trends continue, 37% of U.S. adults will be classified as obese by 2013 and 43% by 2018. - May 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
U.S. Foodservice Landscape 2010: Restaurant Industry and Consumer Trends, Momentum and Migration Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Restaurant Industry and Consumer Trend Momentum and Migration provides unique insights into consumers’ evolving relationship with restaurants, helping restaurant operators position their brands—and menus—accordingly. - May 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
LRA Worldwide CEO Rob Rush to Address Assisted Living Conference on “Customer Experience”
Rob Rush, CEO of LRA Worldwide, Inc., has long held the point of view that “customer experience” can be a competitive advantage in any industry. Later this month, he will get the opportunity to bring that message to the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) at the... - May 13, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
AMI International Joins IMDEX Asia 2011 as Knowledge Partner
AMI International announced today it has partnered with Singapore Airshow and Events Pte Ltd (SAe) as Knowledge Partner for IMDEX Asia 2011 (International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference) to be held in Singapore 17-19 May 2011. AMI has a long relationship with the IMDEX Asia series. AMI... - May 13, 2010 - AMI International
Post-Recession Consumer in the U.S. Market Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
As consumer confidence and economic optimism slowly returned in the first half of 2010, marketers and market researchers differed sharply over whether the price-conscious consumer who dominated the marketplace during the Great Recession would prove to be a temporary aberration or a permanent fixture in the American economy. - May 13, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Nannette Stangle-Castor Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that Nannette Stangle-Castor, process director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which recognizes up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the... - May 12, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Maybelline Gets Results with Live Makeovers at Walgreens
Cosmetic Promotions coordinates successful makeover events. - May 08, 2010 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
LDPE-Market Begins Its Recovery – New Study from Ceresana Research
Some applications of low density polyethylene will recover relatively quickly from the economical crisis. - May 08, 2010 - Ceresana
Cint and krea Form a Strategic Alliance to Harness the Power of India
Market research technology and solutions provider Cint enters into a strategic alliance with Indian-research agency krea. With this synergy, krea shall represent and leverage the Cint Panel Exchange (CPX) to service Indian clients. Cint’s technology will be exclusively used to recruit new... - May 08, 2010 - Krea
Angola Infrastructure Report Q2 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
Angola attracted international attention this quarter, as it hosted the 2010 games as well as the latest OPEC meeting, and both exemplified contradictions in a country that has become one of Africa’s leading oil exporters. The games helped boost construction and tourism in Angola, while the fatal attack on the Togolese team in Cabinda demonstrated the continuing security risk in the country and marred its business environment. - May 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
AltaTerra Web Conference on Net Zero Energy Buildings Unites Efficiency and Solar
The web conference, “Net Zero Energy Buildings: Emerging Trend Unites Efficiency and Solar,” featuring David Kaneda, Founder and President of Integrated Design Associates (IDeAs) and Reuben Schwartz, Senior Analyst at AltaTerra Research, will be held Thursday, June 17th. - May 07, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
Insight Market Research Solutions Anticipates Medical Tourism Revenue in Poland to Double by 2013
The increasing average spending on medical procedures by visiting medical tourists will drive the industry revenues in near future. - May 07, 2010 - Insight Market Research Solutions
Philippines Infrastructure Report Q2 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
The Philippines has released 2009 annual data for the construction industry, illustrating that the country’s construction industry weathered the economic storm quite well. Construction industry real growth for the year came in at 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y), to reach a value of PHP378.67bn (US$8.21bn). - May 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
New White Paper Explains Why Package Design is Key to New Product Development
AcuPOLL Research Emphasizes the Importance of Packaging in Concept Execution - May 06, 2010 - AcuPOLL Research, Inc.
Strategic Alliances: Synergistic Path to Value Creation Now Available at ReportsandReports
As the first decade of the 21st century comes to an end, the pharmaceutical industry is facing a major revenue downturn. The contributing factors are the expiration of patents on a number of blockbuster drugs and the stagnant productivity of R&D. As a consequence generics are expected to seriously erode revenues and the introduction of new proprietary drugs is not adequate. - May 06, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
High Voltage Power Electronics Market and Technology Trends Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Power devices for application markets >1.7kV like wind power converters, electricity transportation and distribution (T&D), rail traction and ship & vessel propulsion correspond to high added-value businesses. - May 06, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Coffee and Ready-to-Drink Coffee in the U.S.: the Market and Opportunities in Retail and Foodservice, 6th Edition Now Available at ReportsandReports
Packaged Facts’ Coffee and Ready-to-Drink Coffee in the U.S.: the Market and Opportunities in Retail and Foodservice, 6th Edition offers a comprehensive look at this $47.5 billion market, examining both the retail and foodservice sides of the business as well as the growing overlap of the two. - May 05, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Unique Gift Bag Promotional Opportunity Launches for Specialty Food, Beverage, and Luxury Lifestyle Brands and Products
Sophisticated. Wonderful. Appetizing. Gourmet. SWAG Sack is the gift bag for the discerning palate and sophisticated consumer. - May 05, 2010 - Gabe's Gurl Event Productions
Common Sense Advisory Launches Research Program Exclusively for Buyers of Language and Globalization Services
New Global Leaders Research service developed exclusively for corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations operating internationally or in domestic multicultural markets. - May 05, 2010 - Common Sense Advisory
LogikQ Launches Quick Check and Performance Maximizer
Clients get an edge on quality control and predictive analytics through data-based decision-making - May 03, 2010 - LogikQ, LLC
Insight Market Research Solutions Predicts Double Digit Growth for Global Cloud Computing Service Market
The ease to access information and multiple applications through cloud services along with huge cost savings will drive the global cloud computing service market in near future. - May 02, 2010 - Insight Market Research Solutions
Fuentek Honored as One of the Top Businesses in the Country
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that the firm has been selected as one of the country’s top 100 businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. The “Top Business” awards are based on annual gross revenue and business profile, and are used by major... - May 01, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Algae 2020 Global Commercialization Tour Continues in Washington, Houston and Prague
The Algae 2020 global tour and study addresses and answers the key question "when will algae for biofuels be commercially viable, and which companies and projects are presently best positioned to meet this challenge?" - April 30, 2010 - Emerging Markets Online
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Web Conference from AltaTerra Research
Web conference, “PACE Funding: Energy Market Breakthrough?” to be held Wednesday, May 19th. - April 30, 2010 - AltaTerra Research
Urinary Tract Infections - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016 Now Available at ReportsandReports
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist’s new report, “Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016” is an essential source of information and analysis on the global urinary tract infections market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global urinary tract infections market. - April 30, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Brazil's Subsalt Discoveries - Offshore Brazil Emerges as a Leading Investment Destination for Global Oil and Gas Companies Now Available at ReportsandReports
GlobalData’s report “Brazil's Subsalt Discoveries - Offshore Brazil Emerges as a Leading Investment Destination for Global Oil and Gas Companies” analyzes subsalt discoveries in Brazil, which have transformed Brazil’s offshore region into one of the most attractive upstream investment destinations globally. - April 30, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Norway Renewable Power Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 Now Available at ReportsandReports
GlobalData’s Norway Renewable Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the Norway Renewable Energy industry. Sub-chapters in the report analyze each renewable technology in detail. These Sub-chapters covers, historical and forecast statistics relating to the installed capacities, market structure and regulatory policies, key drivers, restraints that govern the growth of each of the renewable energy technology in Norway. - April 30, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Worldwide e-Commerce on the Rise Despite Crisis Finds yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
From India, Brazil and Thailand to Turkey and the USA, ever more people are using the internet to buy goods online. But despite the size of the boom, many countries and regions remain far behind in terms of internet shopping as the 25 current e-commerce reports from Hamburg market research firm... - April 29, 2010 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
LRA Worldwide Assists Venezuelan Luxury Hotel Company with Guest Experience Initiative
LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leading provider of guest experience measurement and consulting services for the global hospitality industry, was recently retained by Eurobuilding Hotels Group to help evaluate and enhance the Eurobuilding guest experience. Eurobuilding, a 20-year old company headquartered... - April 29, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Las Vegas’ Performance Marketing America “Likes” Social Media Marketing
Las Vegas Real Estate Brokerage, Performance Marketing America uses a multi-faceted social media marketing strategy to increase brand loyalty and awareness. - April 29, 2010 - Performance Marketing America
Global Drug Eluting Balloons (DEB) Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016 Now Available at ReportsandReports
GlobalData’s report, “Global Drug Eluting Balloons (DEB) Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016” provides key data, information and analysis on the global drug eluting balloons (DEB) market, a key segment within the medical device industyr. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information the drug eluting balloons (DEB) market. - April 29, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Solar Energy Now Available at ReportsandReports
The $2.6 billion (manufacturers’ dollars) U.S. solar industry has experienced strong growth over the past five years. Demand soared due to improved photovoltaic technologies and lower prices; sharp increases in competing energy costs, and the expansion of government and financial incentives. This resulted in a 55.0% industry compound annual growth rate. - April 29, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
InfoCom Says Carrier Ethernet Has a Bright Future Despite Some Initial Hurdles
Clear trend towards EoMPLS - Offer review reveals EoMPLS is the Carrier Ethernet preferred solution - with Carrier Ethernet based on EoMPLS, customers may burst traffic above committed rate. - April 29, 2010 - Infocom GmbH
Multi Campus's University Website Gets an A+ with Sieena
Sieena helps Universidad TecMilenio create a highly sophisticated content workflow for their mission critical Website. - April 29, 2010 - Sieena
Worldwide Market for Cancer Diagnostics, 4th Edition, Now Available at ReportsandReports
Diagnostic tests for effective cancer screening are obviously needed more than ever. As cancer becomes more treatable, diagnostics are finding multiple expanded roles, including pharmacodiagnostics for matching the targeted treatment to the patient and ongoing disease monitoring as treatable cancer enters the realm of the chronic disease. - April 28, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Outsourcing on the Rise - But Trouble May Lie Ahead - According to Research by Op2i, a London Based Research and Advisory Firm
Appetite for outsourcing up 20% from last year, but focus has yet again shifted to cost reduction - The U turn from strategic to tactical outsourcing has the potential to push outsourcing back a decade, according to research report released by Op2i. - April 26, 2010 - Op2i
Consumer Payment Trends in the U.S. Now Available at ReportsandReports
Businesses routinely seek to appeal to consumers by understanding which goods or services they want to buy. But understanding how shoppers prefer to buy—that is, which forms of payments they favor, and why—is also critically important. Marketers, retailers, card associations and other product and service providers hope to make transactions easy and convenient for consumers, but they must also balance these requirements against their own needs. - April 24, 2010 - marketsandmarkets