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Integrated Marketing - Getting Past the Competitive Clutter; Dallas/Ft. Worth American Marketing Association
From brainstorming to execution, integrating all aspects of your marketing campaigns is key to increasing your sales. Enter B2B expert Julia Pitlik, Senior Director Marketing Communications at Fujitsu, who will share her successes in getting past the clutter at the D/FW American Marketing Association’s Executive Luncheon, held Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 2008. - November 03, 2008 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
Fuentek President to Speak on Princeton University Technology Panel
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com) has announced that Laura A. Schoppe, president of the firm, will serve on The Commercialization of University Technology, Perspectives of Princeton Participants panel at Princeton University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 19 at the Friend Center Auditorium in... - November 02, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Presidential Campaign: Emotional Pendulum Swings Back to Go
After a back-and-forth campaign, voters now feel basically the same emotional connection they did to the presidential candidates as they did a year ago, according to a new study by SenseUS(TM) Emotional Response Polling. The one notable difference is Sarah Palin, who was relatively unknown in... - November 01, 2008 - SenseUs™
Semiconductor Market Analysis Reports
EMITT Solutions released updated market analysis reports on microcontrollers and DC/DC converter ICs. - November 01, 2008 - EMITT Solutions
The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award 2009 – Now Open for Entries
Following the success of the inaugural 2008 Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award, registration for the 2009 award has now opened. Munro Group companies, FDS and Maven, both play a key role in the set up and running of Best Green Companies. The award aims to identify and recognise the top... - October 29, 2008 - Munro Global
Creativeworks Productions Wins Gold and Silver in International Video Award Competition
Creativeworks Productions, a Toronto-based agency wins three awards for their excellence in video animation work in this year’s Crystal Vision Awards competition. - October 24, 2008 - CreativeWorks Marketing
Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "Geographic Information System (GIS) Market 2007-2010" Report
The report forecasts the market size of the GIS market over the period 2007-2010. Further, the total market is segmented into various geographic regions and verticals. The report also presents markets size for major countries in various regions. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.
Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "PLM Software Market 2007-2010" Report
PLM solutions have evolved from being more than just PDM solutions to applications and software that help create, disseminate and manage the use of product and plant information and processes throughout the entire life-cycle and the extended enterprise. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.
Infiniti Research Announces the Release of "Data Center Automation Solutions Market 2007-2010" Report
The report forecasts the market size of data center automation solutions over the period 2007-2010. Further, the total market is segmented into various geographic regions and verticals. The report also presents markets size for major countries in various regions. - October 24, 2008 - Infiniti Research Ltd.
Consultants Advised to Make Selling Top Priority
Study reveals that a defined sales process may benefit consulting firms. - October 23, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Datacommunication Peer Markets in Western Europe - Scenarios Up to 2013 - InfoCom’s Latest Report
InfoCom released the newest version of its report “Datacommunication Peer Markets in Western Europe - Scenarios up to 2013,” providing detailed overall datacom market data broken down into six individual market segments. - October 22, 2008 - Infocom GmbH
LRA Worldwide’s Jeff Gurtman to Speak at International Association of Service Evaluators Annual Conference
Jeff Gurtman, a highly-regarded thought leader in the mystery shopping industry, will address the attendees at the International Association of Service Evaluators (IASE) Annual Conference this Thursday, October 23 at the Union League in Philadelphia, PA. Gurtman is an Account Director with LRA... - October 20, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Miller Heiman Launches New Workshop
Program addresses challenge of securing time with key decision makers. - October 19, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Questar Joins Ranks of Corporate Blogosphere
Mid-size company to join the likes of other mid-to-large size corporations adding a blog to their marketing strategy. Headed by Questar's Customer Experience Management division, the topics will include managing and improving customer satisfaction. Questar hopes to create an open forum to communicate with clients and those interested in improving the customer experience. - October 18, 2008 - Questar Data Systems, Inc.
New Automated Phone Polling System Revolutionizes Public Opinion Polling
Public opinion polling is no longer reserved for huge corporations and massive campaigns with unlimited funding. With Pollster, a new automated phone polling system, organizations both large and small can get the most out of public opinion polling. More than 15 years of development have gone in to... - October 15, 2008 - Pollster
Spine Surgery Technologies Demonstrating Robust Worldwide Market Growth and Market Evolution
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market is evolving as numerous new technologies take hold and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide. - October 12, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
StratNEXT Launches New Strategic Marketing Services for Firms Who Are Not Growing in this Economy
Research conducted by StratNEXT shows that B2B firms that are not growing need to become more market-driven to succeed in this tough economic times. StratNEXT also found that firms lack the discipline to create the necessary competencies and cultural changes to become market-driven. Beyond 'best efforts' consulting, as a new breed of performance-based consulting services, StratNEXT has developed services to co-invest with clients to profit from the upside results. - October 10, 2008 - StratNEXT, LLC
Munro Global Survey Finds Britain is Angry with Greedy Bankers - But Staying Loyal to Big Names
Results from Munro Global's annual CompariSat® survey reveals that the majority of the British public blame bankers for the current economic crisis. However, consumer loyalty to top brands still remains high. - October 09, 2008 - Munro Global
Seventy Percent of US Voters’ Feeling Distressed, Depressed and Terrified About United States Economy
A new SenseUs™ Poll reports how voters are feeling about the United States EconomyThe majority of voters, are afraid and sad about the current state of the US Economy, according to the SenseUs Poll, which measures voters’ emotional reactions. - October 07, 2008 - SenseUs™
MRPP Names Interactive Media Supervisor
Sheila Hale Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc. (MRPP) (www.mrppinc.com), a full service media agency, has announced that Amy Boaz will serve as interactive media supervisor for the agency. In this position, Boaz will be responsible for evaluating the agency’s interactive... - October 05, 2008 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
Research Report Evaluates and Ranks 24 Translation Management Systems That Enhance Multilingual Content and Streamline International Business Operations
Faced with the challenges of presenting their brands and goods to international markets, growing numbers of global corporations and language service providers rely on translation management systems (TMS) to optimize multilingual content and streamline international operations. Common Sense... - October 04, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
Fuentek Recognized as One of the Most Influential Companies in Western Wake County
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that the firm has been named to the Cary Business Western Wake 100, a listing of the most influential businesses in Western Wake County. - October 04, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Beech-Nut Brings the Lets Grow! Line to Market Fueled by CROSSMARK
In July 2008, with the pending launch of the largest product launch in 117 years, Beech-Nut appointed CROSSMARK to nationally bring the new Lets Grow! line along with their entire product line to market. Within 6 weeks of appointment CROSSMARK has introduced more than 350 Lets Grow! items to over... - October 03, 2008 - CROSSMARK
Advantage Sales and Marketing Co-Sponsors Will Golf 4 Kids
Advantage Sales and Marketing recently teamed up with Wal-Mart and Mars, Inc. to co-sponsor the 15th annual Will Golf 4 Kids charity golf tournament to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). This year’s Will Golf 4 Kids event included a two-day golf tournament at the Kingsdale Golf... - October 03, 2008 - Advantage Sales and Marketing
Negative Campaign Ads Have Surprising Impact on Voters’ Feelings About the Candidates, According to SenseUs™ Emotional Polling
Negative political campaign ads rarely improve feelings about the sponsor, except in the case of an anti-McCain Ad sponsored by Obama. - October 02, 2008 - SenseUs™
Saze Research LLC Receives Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
Saze Research LLC, a business specializing in corporate social responsibility and human resources research, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Presidents' Educational Organization in Washington, DC, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s... - October 02, 2008 - Saze Research, LLC
Palin Continues to Create Stronger Emotional Connections Between McCain and Voters According to a New by SenseUS™ Emotional Response Polling
Voters feel a stronger emotional connection to John McCain than Barack Obama, according to a new study by SenseUS™ Emotional Response Polling. The two are eight degrees apart on the Emotional Temperature Scale of all voters and 23 points apart among Independents. Among all four candidates from the two major parties, Sarah Palin has the strongest emotional connection. - September 28, 2008 - SenseUs™
Sheila H. Ogle Named First Woman Chair of Capital City Club
Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc. (MRPP) (www.mrppinc.com), a full-service media agency, has announced that CEO Sheila H. Ogle is the first woman to be named chair of the Capital City Club Board of Governors. Sheila has been a member of the Capital City Club since 1992 and will begin her... - September 28, 2008 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
Fuentek President Featured in 2009 Woman’s Advantage Calendar
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), a consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology management services, has announced that Laura A. Schoppe, president of the firm, was selected from among hundreds of candidates to be featured in the 2009 Woman’s Advantage Page-A-Day Calendar. - September 27, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Change of Public Perception of Retirement Villages Begins with Village Owners
The top challenge for the retirement living industry is the public perception of retirement villages. The first Retirement Communities Industry Survey by Terrapinn showed that the majority of owners of retirement villages declared they are building 'retirement villages' rather than 'lifestyle... - September 26, 2008 - Terrapinn Australia
Communications Technology Int'l Inc. Releases "Mini" and "Mini+" Wireless Voting Devices for Audience Participation
Communications Technology International Incorporated (ComTec) has today announced general availability of Fleetwood Reply Mini and Mini+ keypads. Housed in miniature packaging, yet not lacking in functionality, Reply Mini's possess the strength and reliably of regularly sized Fleetwood Reply... - September 25, 2008 - Communications Technology Int'l Inc.
Contest Gives High Schools a Chance to "Win the Ultimate Prom" with $25,000 Prize
National contest gives one high school the chance to win $25,000 to use towards the prom of their dreams. - September 24, 2008 - VERGO Marketing
AVID Soccer Opens 2008 Award Nominations
The AVID Soccer Equipment Review will open nominations for its 2008 awards in the following categories: Best Boot, Best Goalkeeper Glove, Best Ball, Best Kit, Coolest Lifestyle Product, and Most Innovative Product. - September 23, 2008 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Resource Depot LLP Launches reports-depot.com
Reports-depot.com to provide market research reports from leading publishers worldwide. Resource Depot LLP today announces the launch of reports-depot.com (www.reports-depot.com). Reports-Depot.com will provide market research reports covering multiple industry sectors from leading publishers... - September 22, 2008 - Resource Depot LLP
Outbound Telemarketing Outsourcing Firm Live2Sell, Based in the Philippines, Expands 150% After Just 6 Months at New Location
Live2Sell, Inc., the outbound telemarketing specialists in Cebu, Philippines formerly announce the expansion of their outsourcing facility, creating more jobs and offering better services to clients worldwide. - September 20, 2008 - Live2Sell, Inc.
AcuPOLL Releases White Paper on Idea Development Process
“Germinator” Streamlines Idea Generation Process, Finds Concepts with Greatest Success Likelihood. - September 19, 2008 - AcuPOLL Research, Inc.
Fuentek Designs and Facilitates Training Session for NASA Innovative Partnerships Program
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that the firm coordinated and executed a training session for NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program on August 4 and 5 at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. The goal of the training session was to bring... - September 19, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Destination Hotels & Resorts and LRA Worldwide Partner on a Guest Experience Diagnostic Program
Destination Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the management of independent high-end hotel, resort and residential properties, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to develop a unique guest experience diagnostic program for its portfolio. LRA will send consultants to every Destination property to... - September 18, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Ablation Technologies and Other Energy-Based Therapies Proliferating in Cardiology, General Surgery, Cancer and Other Clinical Applications Worldwide
The global market for ablation and other energy-based therapeutics is swelling at double digit growth rates, with revenues in some energy types growing at or beyond 20% annually. The worldwide market for ablation and other energy-based technologies is the subject of a new market and technology report, "Worldwide Ablation Technologies", from MedMarket Diligence, LLC. - September 17, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Snow and Martinez Join Miller Heiman in Senior Leadership Roles
In an effort to accelerate its global expansion and increase product capabilities, Miller Heiman announced today the addition of two senior-level employees. Roger Snow has joined the company as vice president of international development. He will work with the president and managing director of... - September 14, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Research Consulting Firm Donates Resources to Help School District Hear from Area Parents
In response to a recent trend of students moving out of the district, the Stillwater School Board reached out to the community to find out why. In April, the board surveyed over 1,200 residents to get answers to that question and develop a plan to reverse the trend. The project started as a... - September 14, 2008 - E.G. Insight, Inc.
Fuentek Graphic Designer Receives Gallery Award from NASA Communications Material Review
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that Beth Oldham, one of the firm’s graphic designers, received a Gallery Award from NASA Communications Material Review (CMR) for her design of the brochure entitled, “Working with the NASA Glenn Research... - September 12, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
New Study Announces Top-Rated Hotel Print Ads and Television Commercials
Successful Hotel Advertising is Not Tied to Budgets. - September 10, 2008 - Phoenix Marketing International
Financial Analysis of Dental Website Marketing Campaigns
Internet dental marketing can be a great way for dental practices to improve their bottom line, but a good return on investment demands proper dental website search engine optimization. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dental Marketing a Profitable Investment for Educated Dentists
To find patients in tough times, dentists are turning to dental directory marketing and dentist website campaigns for their dental marketing. Jim Du Molin offers a no-cost video tutorial. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Small Companies Can Give in a Big Way
During these times of economic uncertainty, one local company is making a difference. DataStar, Inc. of Waltham, MA is sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross’ Give Blood campaign. According to DataStar’s President, Ellie Smerlas, “It is one of our... - September 05, 2008 - DataStar, Inc.
Two Former PR Agency Execs Launch Consultancy Firm, the Business Within, LLC, Offering "Back-of-the-House" Solutions for PR Industry
"The mission of The Business Within is to offer solutions for agencies that don't have the benefit of dedicated, executive-level oversight for their operations and administrative areas," says Calleja. "What inspired us to start the company was our collective back-office experience in the PR industry and our passion for helping make things run more efficiently. Our services will help small- and mid-sized PR agencies be more productive and ultimately, grow a healthier bottom-line." - September 04, 2008 - The Business Within, LLC
Lawyers in UK to Beat Economic Slowdown with LegaliMarketing
Internet Marketing club for UK based Lawyers and Legal Professionals, LegaliMarketing, launched by London based internet marketing company iMarketing Advantage today. - September 02, 2008 - iMarketing Advantage Ltd
Fuentek Selected as One of Top Businesses in North Carolina
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that the firm has been selected as one of the Top Businesses by DiversityBusiness.com for the third consecutive year. Fuentek was recognized as one of North Carolina’s top 100 businesses in the categories of... - August 31, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Language Services Industry Research Report from Common Sense Advisory Illuminates Buyers’ Views of Translation Quality
Business globalization research firm conducted in-depth interviews with 28 companies that pay to translate hundreds of millions of words into an average of 30 languages; results detailed in latest report. - August 29, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory