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Instant Checkmate Surpasses 100,000 Subscribers in Under a Year

The meteoric rise of Instant Checkmate has recently been punctuated by hitting a major milestone, years ahead of schedule. The Las Vegas based company attributes its success to great customer service, aggressive goal setting and follow through, the growth of social media, and good timing. - February 10, 2012 - Instant Checkmate

breensmith Blowin’ Up – But in a Good Way

The momentum continues at independent Atlanta ad agency breensmith. The company has added Andrew Keenan as head of client services and Benjamin Hill as interactive developer. Keenan’s resume includes stints at TBWA/Chiat Day, San Francisco, Los Angeles and DDB/Needham, Chicago. He is also... - February 10, 2012 - breensmith advertising

Power Marketing Represented at 2012 International Builders’ Show

Brian Flook, Power Marketing President and Institute of Residential Marketing chair, presented three education sessions at the housing industry’s largest annual event. - February 10, 2012 - Power Marketing

Medical Tourism Association Names Patrick Goodness as Top Rated Speaker

The Medical Tourism Association recently announced the post-conference survey results of the 2011 World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, held October 25-28 in Chicago. Patrick Goodness, CEO of The Goodness Company: Medical Tourism Marketing, was named one of the top rated speakers at the Chicago conference, along with Bill Rancic, Season 1 Winner of Donald Trump’s, The Apprentice, and John Casey, Director of International Benefits, Google, Inc. - February 10, 2012 - The Goodness Company

CPX Interactive Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnMedia Top 100 Winner

Digital Ad Company recognized for creating new opportunities in marketing, branding, advertising, and publishing. - February 09, 2012 - CPXi

The Evolution of Real Green Marketing - New Website Marks New Era

Denver-based marketing and advertising agency expands services from call center and direct marketing to full service. - February 09, 2012 - Real Green Marketing

[x+1] Once Again Named to the OnMedia Top 100 List of Private Companies by AlwaysOn

Digital marketing hub leader [x+1] has been named to the OnMedia 100 by AlwaysOn for the second year in a row. The award recognizes companies that employ game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. - February 09, 2012 - [x 1]

Precision is an Approved Security Printer

Precision offers competitive pricing on 1-Part and 2-Part prescription pads, 1-up, 2-up and 4-up laser Rx sheets, and convenient pocket-sized pads with low minimum order quantities. - February 08, 2012 - Precision Print Communications

Nicole Wagner to Speak at Social Media Summit February 23rd in Alsip

Nicole Wagner, Internet marketing director at Stevens & Tate Marketing, will be speaking at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2012 Social Media Summit. - February 08, 2012 - Stevens and Tate

Coolbuck.com Offers Free Advertising to Businesses

Coolbuck.com Offers Local Merchants Risk-Free Marketing and the Chance to Showcase Products and Services for Free - February 08, 2012 - COOLBUCK, Inc.

IHS Selects 90octane for Lead Generation and Lead Nurturing Program

The Denver marketing agency will strategize digital programs for the global information firm. - February 08, 2012 - 90octane

Haley Marketing Group Announces Free Email Marketing Guide for Staffing Firms

Haley Marketing announces the release of "Breaking Through The Clutter," A Guide to Email Marketing Success for the Staffing Industry. - February 08, 2012 - Haley Marketing Group

Carnival Cruise Floats Settlement Offer to Costa Cruise Passengers: Burson-Marsteller Bestows Brilliant Crisis Counseling for Client, Carnival Cruise

Written by veteran publicist, Jeff Mustard, This Part IV Crisis Communications Case Study examines the public relations, the politics and the crisis communications messaging of Carnival. It delves behind the scenes of Carnival’s Settlement offer and discusses the logic behind the lack of visibility of Carnival CEO, Micky Arison and then the tactical reemergence of the billionaire businessman, Arison, first seen by the public and the media courtside at a Miami Heat basketball game. - February 07, 2012 - The Bamboo Agency

The February 9, 2012, Episode of American Heroes Radio Features a Conversation with US Navy Veteran Jason Baudendistel

The February 9, 2012, episode of American Heroes Radio features a conversation with US Navy Veteran Jason Baudendistel about his book, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Linkedin Marketing. Program Date: February 9, 2012 Program Time: 1500 hours, PACIFIC Topic: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Linkedin... - February 07, 2012 - Jason Baudendistel

Controversial New Book Safeguards from Social Media Marketing Threats

A controversial new book available soon exposes shocking social media marketing safety, security, privacy, and reputation threats on social media sites and provides a step-by-step Social Media Marketing Risk Management System. - February 07, 2012 - MyInterOp

GDV Is Developing a Brand New Platform for Location Based Advertising Service

GDV, a mobile and internet solution developing company is developing a Location Based Advertising (LBA) platform for its customers. This Location based adverting involves providing strategic advertising to users based on their location. It is the most personal and direct marketing channel that... - February 06, 2012 - GDV Global Digital Vision Pty. Ltd.

New Online Video Teaches Personal Fitness Trainers and Coaches How to Gain Media Exposure and Handle Fitness Business Interviews

A new online interview focuses on giving good media interviews in the fitness business. It also discusses exposure, building a brand and taking advantage of media opportunities. - February 04, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

2012 Industry Report on Private Practice Marketing Just Published by Survival Strategies, Inc.

The 10 most vital marketing tools for private practice have just been made available in a free downloadable report from Survival Strategies, Inc. - February 04, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.

Clue Dental Marketing Announces Dental Press Release Giveaway for February

Clue Dental Marketing is pleased to announce their free dental press release giveaway, valued at $199. - February 04, 2012 - Clue Dental Marketing

VinSolutions Announces Google AdWords Certified Partner Status

VinSolutions is proud to achieve Google AdWords Certified Partner status, confirming their best-in-class automotive dealership marketing solutions. - February 04, 2012 - VinSolutions

Former Television Producer Teaches Film Basics to San Diego Small Business Owners

Former Co-Producer of the John Kerwin Show in Los Angeles, assists small business owners with creating professionally done videos for their websites and vlogs. With video becoming more prevalent, the Do it Yourself Video is popping up everywhere. Creating videos that are compelling and don't look like an amateur's work is challenging. An expert in the industry teaches the entrepreneur how to create video without looking like an amateur. - February 03, 2012 - EveGreyProductions L.L.C.

Chambers Stevens Tweets the Super Bowl XLVI

Innovative International, the Worldwide leader in social networking is proud to announce that Chambers Stevens will be tweeting reviews of the Super Bowl commercials in real time. Every year, the Super Bowl features the most lucrative advertising space on television. This year, a 30 second spot... - February 03, 2012 - the Chambie Awards

The New Way to Search for Real Estate in British Columbia

The new view from the street – an innovative property search allows homebuyers to be virtually in the hood in B.C. - February 03, 2012 - BestHomesBC

The 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest Features a Legacy of Love Campaign at Shepherd University on Saturday, March 3rd in the Harpers Ferry, WV Area

Professor Patricia H. Lee, a faculty member of West Virginia University's College of Law, who directs the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, will be a featured speaker during the 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. - February 03, 2012 - Harambee Conference, LLC.

Growing Inbound Marketing & Creative Advertising Agency Looking to Add New Team Members

JASE Group LLC, a Norfolk-based Inbound Marketing & Creative Advertising Agency, is seeking to fill several intern positions. - February 03, 2012 - JASE Group Marketing & Advertising Agency

Promotional Galaxy of Racine Area Offering New 2012 Pricing

In an effort to boost first quarter sales the Racine area-based company has rolled out new pricing strategy for 2012. - February 03, 2012 - Promotional Galaxy

Localphone Limited Time Offer: 20% Discount on All Calls to Nigeria

International call provider, Localphone, has slashed the cost of calling Nigeria with a week-long 20% discount. - February 03, 2012 - Localphone

The Logo Distributor Promotional Company Launches Performance Plan for Southern Connecticut Area Clients

Logo Distributor is now directing their performance plan to all Southern Connecticut region clientele in appreciation of their loyalty to the local promotional company. - February 03, 2012 - Logo Distributor

New JavaScript Tutorial Provides Building Blocks for Interactive Website Development

HTML.net launches its latest offering of free online tutorial for web development. - February 01, 2012 - HTML.net

YourBestDeals.com Partners with SavvyTown to Bring Enhanced Distribution to Local Merchants

YourBestDeals.com, a local marketing company specializing in local discounts, savings, and deals, has teamed up with SavvyTown to deliver a broadened variety of coupons to shoppers in the North East. - February 01, 2012 - SavvyTown, LLC

Vocal and Needhams Partner to Deliver Business Continuity Exercises for Priority Alert Clients

Vocal is collaborating with Needhams 1834 to deliver business continuity exercises in major cities across the UK. These exercises will be free of charge for Vocal Priority Alert Customers. - February 01, 2012 - Vocal Ltd

eCrypt Technologies Leads the Way in Providing Confidential Communication Options for Helping Professionals and their Clients

eCrypt Technologies became verified by the Online Therapy Institute, as the first step of developing a partnership with the organization, to show support for the Institute’s advocacy of the use of encryption technology, and to gain exposure within the community. Privacy and confidentiality are paramount to the members of OTI and their clients, and encryption is the only technological means of ensuring both. - January 31, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute

Eat/Drink/Etc Launches - A Food and Beverage Lifestyle Website for Gourmets

Website EAT/DRINK/ETC (EDE ONLINE) launches, showcasing the latest in food and beverage lifestyle and cigar information. EDE ONLINE features brands and products as well as news, events, education and trends in the global gourmet scene. - January 31, 2012 - EDE ONLINE

Robert Brandzen with Maximize Revenue Inc Introduces Free Local On-Site Internet Marketing Consultation for Businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Maximize Revenue Inc provides customized internet marketing solutions to help businesses maximize their exposure on the internet and within the community. By visiting with businesses to learn about their vision, together they identify the best ways for a company to maximize revenue. - January 29, 2012 - Maximize Revenue, Inc.

CandiJar.com Unveils a New Consumer Engagement Platform with Spam Free Opt-in

CandiJar.com, the first to offer a consumer engagement platform that provides businesses a new and unique solution to capture the growing mobile consumer base and to continue engagement without using unpopular spamming tactics. It is a well-known fact that consumers have a love-hate relationship... - January 29, 2012 - CandiJar.com

SimplyCast Unveils Tablet-Ready Multi-Channel Marketing Solution

Canadian technology firm releases latest version of Multi-Channel Marketing Solution featuring Epic Free Plan to help businesses get the most from their online marketing efforts with powerful, yet simple multi-channel marketing tools. - January 28, 2012 - SimplyCast

Cantor Integrated Marketing Staffing, Inc. Announces New Resume Writing Service

CIMSearch announces new resume writing service for integrated marketing communications professionals. - January 28, 2012 - Cantor Integrated Marketing Staffing, Inc.

Fusion Event Staffing Celebrates 20 Year Mark

Fusion Event Staffing, a nationwide event staffing agency, today announced the celebration of 20 years in business; making it one of the longest enduring event staffing agencies in the country. Serving 900+ cities across all 50 states, Fusion has grown to one of the largest event staffing companies... - January 27, 2012 - Fusion Event Staffing

L.A. Marketing Agency RAINDEO BEAUTIFUL Changes Name to Forte- The Collective and Unveils New Company Logo

Downtown Los Angeles Marketing Agency Renames and Rebrands to Forte- The Collective - January 27, 2012 - Forte The Collective

Knexus Announces Amsterdam Release for Social Content Widget

The latest Social Content Widget release features an all new Analytics interface with advanced measurement capabilities, enhanced syndication, centralized optimization, affiliate tracking & an improved Engagement Console UI. - January 27, 2012 - Knexus Group

PinHawk LLC Introduces iPad App for Newsletter Delivery

PinHawk’s daily email content available on iPads. To request a trial, register at http://www.pinhawk.com/ipad. To try PinHawk daily email newsletters, go to www.pinhawk.com. Sponsorship opportunities available for iPad and email delivery, info@pinhawk.com. - January 26, 2012 - PinHawk LLC

WDM Group Appoints Sam Soares as Public Relations Coordinator

From intern to full-time, it is an exciting time to join the WDM team. - January 26, 2012 - WDM Group

AddressTwo Names PWG Marketing as an Authorized Partner Provider

AddressTwo announced today that PWG Marketing, a Toledo-area small business marketing consulting firm, has signed an agreement to become an AddressTwo Authorized Partner Provider. The agreement will enable PWG Marketing to sell the AddressTwo CRM product as a part of its solution for customers, as... - January 26, 2012 - AddressTwo

Scan2/WhizFish Mobile Launch a Free QR Code/Landing Page Progam for Businesses

Mobile marketing agency adds a free option for companies looking to explore QR codes and mobile options. - January 26, 2012 - WhizFish

Brooklyn-Based SEO Company Ajax Union Highlights Enhanced Local Internet Marketing Pay-Per-Click Options

SEO, New York-based online marketing company Ajax Union is promoting its extensive pay-per-click management services, designed to help small businesses boost their pageviews, sales, and impressions on search engine results pages. - January 26, 2012 - Ajax Union Online Marketing

ABC Translations Creates Division to Address the Challenges of Translating Media, Marketing and Literature

ABC Translations Devotes Division to the Translation of media content, literature and marketing, which requires talents and skills that are almost opposite to those required for technical, legal, medical, or scientific translations. - January 26, 2012 - ABC Translation Services