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The Best Online Advertising of 2027 to be Recognized by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association announces the Call for Entries for the 25th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. This international award program will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video, and social media in 86 industry categories. - November 03, 2026 - Web Marketing Association
Muaziin - The Saudi Marketing and Communications Agency Bringing Strategy, Creativity, and AI Together
Riyadh-based agency strengthens its position in Saudi Arabia's evolving marketing and communications landscape through integrated services, creative expertise, and AI-driven innovation. - November 01, 2026 - Muaziin Marketing and Communications
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Corporate Social Responsibility Champion Rose Kirk
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has awarded Rose M. Kirk its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. She will accept the award during NACCE’s annual conference November 1-4 in Boston. - October 21, 2026 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
AI is Everywhere, But Who's Teaching Us? Antonietta Roy Introduces Free AI Learning App.
Connecticut entrepreneur Antonietta Roy, President and CEO of Construction Advocacy Professionals, LLC (CAP), introduces AI Kickstart 101, a free educational mobile app designed to make artificial intelligence understandable for beginners, professionals, students, and business owners. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. - October 21, 2026 - Construction Advocacy Professionals, LLC
Oklahoma City Website Designer Chad Rogez Relaunches Site, Marking Nearly 30 Years in Business
Chad Rogez, an Oklahoma City graphic designer practicing since 1997, has relaunched chadrogezdesign.com — pairing a new portfolio site with publicly posted pricing in an industry where quotes are usually hidden. - October 15, 2026 - Chad Rogez Design
5 Pillar Solutions Reports $1.2 Million in Commissions and $14 Million in Client Revenue for 2025
Dallas based sales and marketing firm 5 Pillar Solutions highlights its 2025 performance, reporting $1.2 million in commissions generated by its office and $14 million in revenue produced for its home improvement client through direct sales and customer acquisition efforts. - October 13, 2026 - 5 Pillar Solutions
G2 Investing President Czarah Cabrera Named Luxury Woman Leader to Watch 2027
Prestigious annual honor places Cabrera among global founders, C-suite executives and category leaders poised to shape luxury’s next chapter in 2027. - October 09, 2026 - G2 Investing LLC
BaseLayer Data and Veritonic Partner to Bring Real Ad Creative Measurement to Connected TV
New collaboration pairs BaseLayer Data's ad coverage across all 210 U.S. TV markets and all major streaming services (including all major live sports), with Veritonic's Creative Insights. For the first time, advertisers can see where their ads ran, what ran around them, and how well they're working. - October 09, 2026 - BaseLayer Data
Proforma Effective Solutions Acquires KProSource Powered by Deluxe with Growth Strategy in Mind
Proforma Distributor Effective Solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of KProSource, a former Safeguard Distributor, effective 8/3/2026. The acquisition strengthens Proforma Effective Solution's market presence while continuing Proforma's successful integration of the Safeguard Network... - October 07, 2026 - Proforma Effective Solutions
Modern Recreational Technologies and Life Floor Announce Strategic Partnership Focused on Safer, More Beautiful Aquatic Environments
MRT, manufacturer of Ramuc® and Tuff Coat®, and Life Floor® have formed a strategic partnership to create safer, more beautiful aquatic environments. By combining purpose-built solutions for pool interiors, decks, walkways and interactive play areas, the partnership helps owners, architects and contractors specify the right material for every surface. Together, the brands bring safety, performance and design together to create better experiences for every guest. - October 05, 2026 - Modern Recreational Technologies, Inc
HatLaunch Signs NASCAR Veteran Kenny Wallace After "UsedHotdogs.com" Stunt Draws More Than 19,000 Visitors in Three Days
Two-person team behind the mystery campaign at the Enjoy Illinois 300 says it is pulling advertising dollars out of Big Tech and putting them into local tracks, businesses and events. NHRA sponsorship follows Oct. 2–4. - September 17, 2026 - Hatlaunch
Digital Brew Partners with UK Studio Blue Juice to Deliver Transatlantic Video Production
Emmy® Award-Winning Explainer Video Company Adds UK and European Production Capability, Giving B2B Brands One Creative Team on Both Sides of the Atlantic - September 14, 2026 - Digital Brew
Excellence in Website Development Recognized at the 30th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 30th annual WebAward Competition for website development. Entries from around the world were adjudicated in 86 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology. A complete list of the winning sites can be found at the WebAward Website at www.webaward.org. - September 08, 2026 - Web Marketing Association
RooSites Web Development, LLC Named Best of Florida® Winner for Web Design for Fifth Consecutive Year
RooSites Web Development, LLC is proud to announce that it has been named a 2026 Best of Florida® winner for Website Design by Guide to Florida, marking the fifth consecutive year the web design, development, and website management company has earned the prestigious recognition. - September 03, 2026 - RooSites Web Development, LLC
FLORALXM Launches National, Production-First Floral Partner for Experiential Marketing and Live Events
Founded by award-winning experiential producer Jedd Davis and celebrity floral designer Roberto Gonzalez, FLORALXM helps event agencies execute premium floral installations across major U.S. markets with centralized creative direction, production oversight and quality control. The company officially launched in Spring 2026 and is now accepting new clients nationwide. - September 01, 2026 - FLORALXM
5 Pillar Solutions Publishes New Company Overview Highlighting Its Sales and Marketing Approach
5 Pillar Solutions, a Dallas-based sales and marketing firm, has published a new company overview highlighting what 5 Pillar Solutions does, including its approach to direct customer engagement, brand representation and professional development. - August 20, 2026 - 5 Pillar Solutions
CCi Voice Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year
CCi Voice, a Connecticut and Long Island based provider of voice, video surveillance, access control, and networking solutions, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking the company's second consecutive year on the list of America's fastest-growing private companies. CCi Voice ranked No. 3,953 nationally after posting 62% three-year revenue growth. - August 14, 2026 - CCi Voice
Demand Spring Welcomes Lucian Lui as Senior CMO Advisor
Revenue Marketing consultancy Demand Spring is pleased to announce that Lucian Lui has joined the organization as Senior CMO Advisor. Lucian brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, driving growth across startups, midsize companies, and global organizations including Microsoft, Iron... - August 06, 2026 - Demand Spring
Dr. Karmetria Burton Recognized as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Karmetria Burton has been recognized as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). She was selected for this distinction for her extraordinary contributions as a Fortune 500 executive, John Maxwell certified speaker, bestselling author,... - August 04, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
DataXGrowth Launches The Growth Trail, a Free Marketing Strategy Game Built to Expose Fragile Growth
The browser-based diagnostic challenges marketers to manage 12 quarters of growth decisions and reveals whether they created a durable growth engine or an expensive illusion. - August 03, 2026 - DataXGrowth
Best Mobile Websites and Best Mobile Apps of 2026 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association's 15th annual international MobileWebAward competition is now accepting entries. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile applications. The deadline for entry in the 2026 MobileWebAwards is September 30, 2026. The entry form for this award program can be found at http://www.mobile-webaward.org. - August 03, 2026 - Web Marketing Association
TGC Worldwide Launches National "Power of Caring" Campaign with Dr. Tony Nader and the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation is dedicating the year ahead to The Power of Caring, a national initiative inspired by neuroscientist Dr. Tony Nader's new book (Hay House), now #1 in its category on Amazon. Joined by Maria Shriver, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, and Marianne Williamson, the effort brings evidence-based tools to caregivers, first responders, and health workers, 46% of whom report burnout per the CDC. It builds on 21 years of Foundation work serving 1.5 million people worldwide. - July 31, 2026 - TGC Worldwide
Orange County Businesses Are Trading Celebrity Endorsements for College Athletes, and the Numbers Back Them Up
After a celebrity campaign that got views but didn't move the needle, Orange County Soccer Club paid 31 college athletes from seven sports to tell its story instead. The content pulled 198,600+ views at 6.1% average engagement, 3.84 times the Instagram influencer average. - July 30, 2026 - Contested
Wilen Announces More Than $10 Million Investment in Technology, Automation, and Digital Manufacturing
Expansion Includes New HP PageWide T4250 HDR, Advanced Inline and Offline Finishing Technologies, New Direct Mail Formats, and Continued Development of Proprietary dmIQ™ Software Solutions - July 28, 2026 - Wilen Group
Roadrunner Print & Ship and Taste Specific Open Joint Hub in Palm Springs
Two community-rooted business owners mark five years of friendship and a new chapter for their companies at 1130 N. Valdivia Way - a 4,500 sq. ft. hub built for production, strategy, and future growth - July 27, 2026 - Taste Specific
AdEdge Media Group Launches AdEdge OS, the First Publisher Revenue Operating System Built for Independent Publishers, Newsletter Networks, and B2B Trade Media
AdEdge Media Group launches AdEdge OS, the first Publisher Revenue Operating System built for independent publishers, newsletter networks, and B2B trade media. AdEdge OS consolidates advertiser research, proposals, insertion orders, campaign management, reporting, invoicing, and renewals into one platform. Ada, the embedded AI operator, runs discovery, pricing, and renewals automatically. - July 20, 2026 - AdEdge Media Group LLC
Garden State AGNC Hosts Community Food Drive to Support Replenish – Nourishing Neighbors
Garden State AGNC organized a community food drive to support Replenish – Nourishing Neighbors, collecting nonperishable food and essential household items for individuals and families facing food insecurity in Middlesex County. The initiative highlights the company's ongoing commitment to community engagement, volunteerism, and partnering with local nonprofits to make a meaningful impact. - July 12, 2026 - Garden State AGNC
Full Throttle SEO Warns Businesses Against Repeating the Biggest Content Mistake of the SEO Era in the Race for AI Visibility
As businesses rush to optimize for AI search, many are being told to create more content. Full Throttle SEO founder Ivy Boyter cautions that this approach risks repeating the content bloat and keyword cannibalization that hurt websites in the past. Instead, she advocates strengthening existing content, improving clarity, and focusing on strategies that drive qualified traffic, leads, and revenue, not just AI mentions. - July 12, 2026 - Full Throttle SEO
Boom•Clap Expands Affordable Access for Independent Creatives and Grassroots Organizations
New initiative aims to improve contextual discovery access for independent artists, artisans, animal shelters, and small environmental groups - July 07, 2026 - CanCanCan
Brand Renaissance Launches in the Dallas-Fort Worth Market, Bringing a Refined Creative Approach to the Region's High-End Businesses
Brand Renaissance, a full-service creative agency serving visually driven businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, today announced its official launch under a new identity. The agency, previously known as Lovelyne Digital, has spent the past several months refining its positioning and... - July 07, 2026 - Brand Renaissance
Hypex Strengthens Digital Brands, Visibility, and Verification for Companies, Public Figures, and Modern Online Brands
Hypex, founded by Esat Beluli, is expanding its services in web design, SEO, digital PR, online reputation, and verification strategies. Current projects include the digital development of Dreamify Smile for Cologne, Munich, and Berlin, as well as supporting a successful TikTok verification within 24 hours. - July 05, 2026 - Hypex
The Innova Group Earns A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana
The Innova Group is proud to announce it has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana. The recognition reflects the company's commitment to integrity, transparency, customer service, and professional excellence in workforce solutions, recruiting, and business consulting services throughout Indiana and across the United States. - July 03, 2026 - The Innova Group
Dr. John Spencer Ellis Announces Rep Radar: Free Tool Delivers Physician Online Reputation Scores in Two Minutes
Dr. John Spencer Ellis, founder of Reputation Return, has launched Rep Radar, a free tool that delivers comprehensive online reputation scores to physicians in just two minutes, enabling doctors to compare their digital presence against competitors in their geographic area or specialty while identifying strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. With 56 percent of patients under 50 now using AI and online search to find medical providers, Rep Radar empowers physicians. - July 03, 2026 - Reputation Return
BadRep Emails Launches to Help Marketers Track and Search Their Competitors' Email Campaigns
BadRep Emails is a new competitive-intelligence platform that captures the emails brands send their subscribers and turns them into a searchable archive. Email and lifecycle marketers can study rivals' welcome flows, promotions, and messaging in one place instead of managing burner inboxes and manual screenshots. - July 03, 2026 - BadRep Emails
New San Diego Marketing Firm Bets on Patience Over Hype and Has Early Results to Show for It
The Boring Digital Co., a new San Diego firm, works with small professional-service businesses — lawyers, chiropractors, physical therapists, accountants — on the durable, unglamorous side of search marketing. Its promise: skip the noise, do the patient work, and let the rankings speak. One early client reached the top three citywide for its core search term within a month, on a single backlink. - June 29, 2026 - The Boring Digital Co.
Design Mojo Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Northeast Ohio Businesses Grow
Design Mojo, a full-service creative design and marketing agency based in Fairview Park, Ohio, is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. - June 26, 2026 - Design Mojo
MMA Digital Corp. Introduces the Localization Intelligence Model for Cross-Border Expansion
MMA Digital Corp. has introduced a structured framework for cross-border expansion that connects market research, localization strategy, and banking infrastructure into a single operational model — addressing the gaps that most international growth attempts leave unresolved. - June 25, 2026 - MMA Digital Corp.
OurJrney Expands Beyond Online Sales and Seeks Retail Distribution Partners Across the United States
Following strong consumer response and growing brand momentum, OurJrney is expanding beyond e-commerce and opening opportunities for retail distributors and influencer partnerships worldwide. - June 24, 2026 - PureJourney Inc
GW Health Announces Strategic AI Partnership to Expand Communications Capabilities
Announced at the Cannes Lions Festival, the collaboration pairs senior communications expertise with innovative scientific storytelling. - June 22, 2026 - GW Health Agency
Avid and emfluence Marketing Platform Launch Seamless Integration to Turn Donor Insights into Action
New integration brings Avid AI donor intelligence directly into the emfluence Marketing Platform, automating segmentation, personalization, and campaign execution for fundraising teams. - June 20, 2026 - emfluence Marketing Platform
Zen San Kanpe Launches Independent Digital News Platform
Zen San Kanpe is a growing digital media platform delivering news, politics, sports, and entertainment content to audiences online. The platform continues to grow its audience while strengthening its commitment to accessible information, community engagement, and digital journalism. Zen San Kanpe... - June 17, 2026 - Zen San Kanpe
Patrick Henry College Earns ACTA A+ While Continuing National Leadership in Forensics
Patrick Henry College (PHC) earned an A+ rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s (ACTA) What Will They Learn? project. This places PHC among fewer than one percent of colleges and universities nationwide to receive the organization’s highest distinction. The recognition comes alongside another strong year for PHC’s nationally-recognized forensics programs. Together, these results affirm PHC’s rigorous curriculum and the consistent achievement of its students. - June 12, 2026 - Patrick Henry College
Enkefalos Lands in Albuquerque, NM
Enkefalos Technologies Expands U.S. Presence in New Mexico Enkefalos Technologies, a global enterprise AI company focused on Private AI and Responsible AI solutions for regulated industries, today announced the expansion of its U.S. presence in New Mexico as part of its North American growth... - June 12, 2026 - Enkefalos Technologies
Revel Road is Turning Ordinary Events Into Unforgettable Experiences
From Fine-Line Tattoos to Ear Styling, Revel Road Turns Events into Interactive Experiences Worth Sharing - June 11, 2026 - Revel Road
BankBound Launches Three New Solutions to Help Community Banks Compete in the AI Search Era
A turnkey blogging platform, a premium Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) framework, and a managed website consent-compliance service give community banks new tools to build online authority, get found in AI-generated answers, and keep pace with a fast-changing privacy landscape. - June 05, 2026 - BankBound
CADDARA™ Launches on TikTok Shop, Bringing Precision Longevity Science to the Modern
Proprietary Double-Capsule Technology Bypasses Stomach Acid to Deliver Cellular Energy and Gut Health in One Precise Dose, Exclusively on TikTok Shop. - June 05, 2026 - CADDARA
Brosix Reaches 20-Year Milestone in Private Team Communication, Launches Anniversary Offer for SMBs
Brosix, a private team messaging platform, is marking its 20th anniversary this month, having first published the platform in June 2006. To commemorate the milestone, the company is offering new annual plan subscribers 15 months of service for the price of 12 — three bonus months — for plans started by June 15, 2026. The anniversary comes as Brosix continues to serve small and mid-sized businesses seeking team communication tools that balance ease of use with administrative control. - June 04, 2026 - Brosix, Inc
New Data Reveals Why Traditional Small Business Lead Generation is Failing—and How AI is Changing the Rules
Traditional lead generation is failing because customers now use AI overviews, Google Maps, and reviews to find local businesses instead of simply visiting websites. To stay competitive and capture these lost leads, small businesses must abandon single-channel marketing and adopt a coordinated, multi-channel strategy. - May 26, 2026 - Business Solutions Marketing Group
CSE and You Are Here Unite Under Single Brand as Agency Celebrates 40 Years
Sports and entertainment agency CSE and experiential marketing agency You Are Here (YAH) today announced they are coming together under a unified CSE brand, bringing brand marketing and talent representation capabilities closer together. - May 22, 2026 - CSE
DMS APEX Launches as a Quarterly Roundtable Series Rooted in Real-World Performance Marketing
DMS today announced the launch of DMS APEX, a quarterly roundtable series designed to bring together industry leaders, DMS experts and performance marketers. - May 21, 2026 - Digital Media Solutions, LLC