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Erudite Acquires SALCsecure, LLC - Leader in Supply Chain Security Software

Erudite Inc., an emerging leader in cargo security technology, today announces the acquisition of SALCsecure LLC, an acknowledged leader in providing intelligent software solution for supply chain security and counter-terrorism. “The addition of SALCsecure’s software expertise to the... - February 18, 2009 - Erudite Inc

Manufacturers Turn to Nutricap Labs for GMP Survival Strategy

As nutraceutical manufacturers crunch to prepare for FDA mandated GMP regulation deadline, Nutricap Labs counsels retailers on compliance. Nutricap Labs will identify and answer the top questions retailers should address with private labeling partners once all manufacturers are required to be GMP compliant in the May 2009 issue of Natural Product Marketplace magazine. - February 18, 2009 - Nutricap Labs

PURE Marketing Starts 2009 with a Bang

Monday, February 16, 2009 marked the Grand Opening for yet another new location for PURE Marketing. The newest market of expansion is Tampa, Florida. Adam Borger is the Operations Manager of the new location. - February 18, 2009 - PURE Marketing

Concept Branding Group and Bule|Fusion Worldwide Create Design and Branding Global Alliance

Leading branding and design firms join forces to fully activate brands for start ups, small and medium sized businesses, retail and hospitality operators, trade groups and non profits - February 18, 2009 - Concept Branding Group

“Rock Your Business” Showcases Coming to Orlando and Tampa Spring 2009, With Special Guest, Bill Rancic

The Apprentice and advisor to Donald Trump, Bill Rancic, will be speaking at this year’s “Rock Your Business” Showcases in Orlando and Tampa in Spring 2009. Bill Rancic, Apprentice winner, will be speaking at this year’s “Rock Your Business” Showcase. The 2009... - February 18, 2009 - Rock Your Business, Inc.

Clean Design, Inc. Names Brand Strategy Director

Natalie Perkins, president of Clean Design, Inc. (www.cleandesign.com), a design agency specializing in uncovering the insights and ideas that reveal a company’s brand truth, has announced that Bill Campbell has been named brand strategy director. In this position, Campbell is responsible for... - February 18, 2009 - Clean Design

New Hires Help USA SEO Pros Continue Growth

USA SEO Pros, an industry leader in search engine optimization continues to grow business and staff with exciting additions to their sales team. - February 18, 2009 - USASEOPros

Penteo, LLC Launches with New Technology Used in Upcoming Film Release "Watchmen"

Company Demonstrates Breakthrough Technology to the Audio Engineering Society in San Francisco Garnering Rave Reviews. - February 18, 2009 - Penteo, LLC

BizWonk Project Manager Takes Information Technology Expertise to Ecuador

BizWonk Inc. announced today that Joyce Nakada is taking a leave of absence from her position as IT Project Manager in order to spend two years doing technology work in South America. - February 18, 2009 - Bizwonk, Inc

DoubleDome Technologies Launches New Website

New version 4.0 site launch of DoubleDome Web Technologies. - February 18, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies

DoubleDome Reports Seventh Consecutive Year of Growth in 2008

Seventh year in a row of growth for DoubleDome Web Technologies. - February 18, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies

Job Postings Decline in All Industries; Education and Healthcare Jobs Fare the Best

Indeed.com releases Industry Trends to help job seekers and employers navigate the job market. - February 17, 2009 - Indeed Inc.

50 Greatest Love Songs

The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com counted down the 50 most romantic songs on Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2009. "The Way You Look Tonight,” landed in the top spot in MartiniInTheMorning.com’s annual poll. The station played 3 different interpretations of the song in three different countdowns. - February 17, 2009 - Standard Media Group

Mott's Teaming with the Community

Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.

'Content Unlocker' Online Advertising Technology Increases Monetization of Content Websites

Online advertising company IDz Media / InstantDollarz Inc. (http://www.instantdollarz.com) continues to effectively monetize online traffic for its partners through innovative and creative advertising methods. Its Content Unlocker API, debuted in July 2008, has proven to be a reliable and efficient method to generate revenue on content websites without negatively affecting the customer experience - useful for video and humor sites, social network applications, MMORPGs, forums, blogs and more. - February 17, 2009 - InstantDollarz Incorporated

Get a Brand New Perfect Name for New Businesses, Products, Services or Websites

DigitalPractices Media Inc., a digital media company specializing in usability, Web 2.0 marketing and multimedia design, has just launched a new service called BrandNewPerfectName at http://BrandNewPerfect.Name that can help clients find the perfect name for their new business, product, service or Website. CONTACT: Names@DigitalPractices.com or call 1 (250) 590.3945 - February 17, 2009 - DigitalPractices Media Inc.

Website Solutions Firm Launches New Mobile Website

The new mobile website highlights the company's key offerings, mobile quick launch features and new optimization techniques for better compatibility. 9th sphere's newest mobile website has been build to better engage with the growing number of wireless web users. - February 17, 2009 - 9th sphere

Gotham, LLC Adds Caroline Trado as Studio Manager

Gotham, LLC Background - Since 1989, Gotham, LLC has specialized in strategic marketing to help companies stimulate sales in existing markets and establishment in new markets. The marketing firm serving Charlotte and Hickory, NC and surrounding areas specializes in work for nonprofits, industry and medical markets. For more information, call 828-327-8099 or visit http://www.GothamStrategic.com. - February 17, 2009 - Gotham, LLC

IFA Announces mUrgent as Preferred Search Engine Marketing Vendor

The International Franchise Association announced mUrgent as their preferred search engine marketing vendor last week. For the last two-years the partnership between the IFA and mUrgent was focused on email marketing. This year, mUrgent has proven to the IFA that its search engine marketing... - February 17, 2009 - mUrgent

Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates Launches New Website

Company unveils new website to promote business. - February 17, 2009 - Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates

Honest Seduction: Strategic and Tactical Ideas for Dramatically Improving Online Marketing ROI

New book from ion interactive describes the principles — and clear advantages — of post-click marketing. - February 16, 2009 - ion interactive

EssenceWiseTM Brand Tracking System from Wise Window, Inc. Selected as a Finalist for the 2009 Edison Best New Product AwardsTM

Prestigious Awards Recognize Excellence in New Product Development, Marketing and Innovation. - February 16, 2009 - Wise Window, Inc.

Writers and Dreamers Get Help from a Bestselling Author

Write to Live & Love What You Write: For Writers and Dreamers and Getting the Word Out: Editing, Publishing, Agents and Marketing -- 2 new writing workshops in Mentone, Alabama with bestselling author, John Lee. - February 15, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars

See Maps of the Company Addresses with Internet Capable Cell Phones

Local Search Company Turkey Yellow Pages LLC announced that "Map It" service has started in Turkey’s Yellow.com.tr Mobile portal. Since December 2008, "Map It" service has been operating on Yellow.com.tr to make users find any business fast with Map directions... - February 15, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC

Turkey Yellow Pages Launches Beta Bilingual Mobile Directory & Advertising Portal

The Turkish market needs Yellow Pages directory services in a big way, said Marc Lambert, Regional Managing Director for Turkey Yellow Pages. - February 15, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC

Turkey Yellow Pages Commences 2009 Internet and Mobile Sales Canvass

Turkey Yellow Pages plans to offer Turks and the rest of the world much easier and faster free access to business listing information throughout Turkey through YellowPages.com.tr and Turkey Mobile Yellow Pages. - February 15, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC

New Turkey Yellow Pages Website Popular with Internet Users

“The Turkish people are now finding and using what much of the rest of the world has used for a long time when trying to locate a business name, address and phone number within the country,” stated Trevor Nadeau, Regional Director of Information & Internet Services for Turkey Yellow Pages LLC. - February 15, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC

Trico Products, Global Leader in Windshield Wiper Blades, Renews SEO & Email Programs with 90octane

Denver conversion-driven marketing agency will strategize an SEO keyword refresh and implement Web analytics. - February 14, 2009 - 90octane

Web Works Sees 700% Growth in Past 9 Months During Struggling Economy

Leading web design company achieves record growth over the past 3 quarters and continues to increase their footprint nationally. - February 14, 2009 - Web Works

Fasturtle Interactive Recognized Among the Best in Website Design and Internet Marketing

Fasturtle is thrilled to be recognized by two separate Arizona publications, Ranking Arizona and Book of Lists. - February 14, 2009 - Fasturtle Interactive

Cathy Sanita Named to Local Business Clubs America Board

Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has announced that director of operations Cathy Sanita has been named to the Advisory Board of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of The Triangle. As a board member, Sanita will assist... - February 14, 2009 - Hummingbird Creative Group

Gotham Redesigns Catawba Science Center Website, Logo

Since 1989, Gotham has created and implemented strategic marketing plans around the planet, solving complex challenges for independently owned firms to Fortune 500 companies. - February 14, 2009 - Gotham, LLC

Rowena Macaraeg Named President of RipBang Studios

RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding and environmental graphics. - February 13, 2009 - RipBang Studios

UBS Unveils Next-Generation CMMB Multiplexer

Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. (UBS), award winner of most innovative product in China; BIRTV - 08, proudly announced that it has released its second generation of CMMB compliant Multiplexers. “This CMMB Multiplexor is a truly unique product, packed with features not offered by any other... - February 13, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.

SEO Consult Announce 23 New Search Engine Optimisation Clients for January 2009

SEO Consult, a leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has added 23 new companies to its portfolio of SEO clients. SEO Consult has been hired by these companies to achieve first page rankings in the organic search results of major search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Live... - February 13, 2009 - SEO.co.uk

Scrolling LED Badges on Sale Now at Scrolling Badges Store

Unique scrolling LED message badges now available at www.scrollingbadgesstore.com. “It’s almost impossible to resist reading the message on the badge,” according to the company. “Can be imprinted with a company’s logo and name, etc. Ideal for trade shows and exhibits. Badges promote special offers at banks, hardware stores, auto dealerships, realtors and almost every kind of business.” Rechargeable battery operates badge for over 8 hrs - chages in 3 hrs. Retailers can sell "over-the-counter." - February 13, 2009 - Scrolling Badges Store at A Plus Photography & Video, Inc.

Nippon News and Japan Today Form Strategic Partnership for Larger News Network

Tokyo-based news agency Nippon News announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with leading news portal Japan Today, which will lead to increased offerings in news content. - February 13, 2009 - Nippon News Co., Ltd.

Polish Media Seek UK "Ekspert" Advice on Branding a Country

During coffee break at a recent Marketing Masterclass UK marketing “ekspert”, Stefan Drew was surprised by a telephone call seeking his advice. The call was from Poland where a reporter wished to interview him about how countries like Poland, Namibia and China can brand... - February 13, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

With "Select District" Find Any Business Fast

Turkey Yellow Pages General Manager Responsible of E‐Business, Marketing and Information Services, Göktuğ Okan Oğuz, “The aim of us moving “Select District” to our search bar is to shorten search time on Yellow.com.tr. We made the district list optional for better user experience.” - February 13, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC

Gary Kuehn Named Qualified Google AdWords Professional

Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that director Gary Kuehn has been named a Qualified Google AdWords Professional. In order to become a certified professional, Kuehn had to manage AdWords campaigns, build and maintain a minimum pay... - February 13, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing

Triangle Media Trainers Launches Life After TV News

Triangle Media Trainers LLC (www.trianglemediatrainers.com) has announced the launch of a new division, Life After TV News LLC. The new division specializes in teaching former TV anchors, reporters and producers how to utilize their journalist skills and begin a new career as a professional media... - February 13, 2009 - Triangle Media Trainers

Outskirts Press Announces Vision of a Black Man, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Plano, TX Author Joseph Ford

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Vision of a Black Man by Joseph Ford, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 casebound in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $22. - February 13, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press Announces The Gate of Beautiful, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious - Christian Book from Derby, CT Author Gerald Rasmussen

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Gate of Beautiful: Stories, Songs, and Reflections on Christian Life by Gerald Rasmussen, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Religious - Christian category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - February 13, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Ology Network for Millennials Launches with Reach of 17 Million

Ology Media today officially launched Ology, the first vertical network created exclusively by and for Millennials, with a strong focus on college students and recent graduates in the 18-24 year old demographic. Ology.com, the flagship and entry point to the network, hosts a daily digest of... - February 13, 2009 - Ology.com

Outskirts Press Announces Poems from the Heart, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Phoenix, AZ Author Marc Wambolt

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Poems from the Heart by Marc Wambolt, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $9.95. - February 13, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Vets Now Awards CRM Development Account to eVolvme

Vets Now is an emergency veterinary care network with 33 clinics operating across the UK, supporting practices out-of-hours, for serious or critical care. The organisation, based in Scotland, has enjoyed continued success since it was founded by Vet Richard Dixon back in 2001 and is now in a... - February 13, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd