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The Edcomm Group's Dr. Linda Eagle Invited to Join Marcus Evans Panel of Advisors
The Edcomm Group’s Dr. Linda Eagle has been invited to join a distinguished panel of advisors organized by Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans has recently developed an advisory committee in the banking sector of the China Market, and has asked Dr. Eagle to join the committee to share her knowledge... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group's Joe Mellaci Invited to Join the Marcus Evans Panel of Advisors
The Edcomm Group’s Joe Mellaci, Director of China Markets, has been invited to join the distinguished panel of advisors organized by Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans has recently developed an advisory committee in the banking sector of the China Market, and has asked Mr. Mellaci to join the... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
The Edcomm Group to Exhibit at the ABA Banking Regulatory Compliance Conference in Atlanta, GA
The Edcomm Group will be exhibiting at the 2007 ABA Banking Regulatory Compliance Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 3-6, 2007. The ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference is the industry’s most respected regulatory compliance event and is widely attended by compliance officers, lawyers,... - May 19, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Irish Elections - Gay Community Voting Intentions Revealed
In new market research of Ireland's gay and lesbian community, a strong likelihood to vote for Labour or Green parties is revealed in figures released for the first time. - May 19, 2007 - Out Now
Elemental Builds Social Media PR Head Count with Irene Jarvis
Integrated UK media communications consultancy, Elemental Communications appoint Irene Jarvis as account manager - May 18, 2007 - Elemental Communications Limited
Kim Weiss PR & Marketing Changes Name, Location
Boutique PR agency changes name and location to reflect mission, client base - May 18, 2007 - Blueplate PR
Community Strategies - A Unique Approach Tailored to Your Campaign
Community Strategies broad network of local organizers across the country helps to raise the profile of their clients campaigns through an innovative approach of public education and advocacy. - May 17, 2007 - Community Strategies
Denver Teams with 15 Other U.S. Cities Hosting the 2007 Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, May 19
On Saturday, May 19, 2007, Metro Denver will host the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) Walk-A-Thon for a third year. Sponsors of the event in Metro Denver include Brighton Early Rotary Club at the Sustaining Level; and Jones & Keller, P.C., and Lakewood Chiropractic Offices, P.C., at the enduring level. - May 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
Web Marketing Association Names Brian K. St.Ours to the 2007 WebAward Judging Panel
St.Ours, President of Florida-based web marketing communications agency -- eWareness Inc. -- selected to judging panel for the 11th annual international WebAward competition - May 16, 2007 - eWareness, Inc.
MMI Associates, Inc. Receive National Award
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been awarded the 2007 Videographer Award of Distinction for its efforts in planning and producing a podcast entitled “Major Dutch Van Kirk.” The... - May 15, 2007 - MMI
J Marketing Launches an Executive Business Association in Colleyville
J Marketing, the leading Advertising, PR, and Marketing Firm in the local DFW area, announces the creation of an Executive Association of business owners, managers, and key employees. - May 14, 2007 - J Marketing
J Marketing Hires New Art Director
New Art Director Joins DFW Marketing Firm - May 13, 2007 - J Marketing
Reaching The Gay Market? Try Better Marketing and Advertising
Gay consumers find themselves increasingly targeted by advertising and marketing. But much of this marketing misses the mark. Variety magazine covers this trend and says mainstream advertising agencies need to lift their game. Leading global gay marketing agency Out Now Consulting shows where things are going wrong. - May 13, 2007 - Out Now
Mobile Marketing Solutions Provide Customizable Opportunities for Large-Scale Marketing Efforts
When large-scale marketers can both customize and mobilize a marketing display or trade show event footprint, opportunities for greater exposure and cost savings roll on in. Mobile marketing can generate short and long term ROI. - May 13, 2007 - EventPro
Web Certain Launches Multilingual SEO Forums to Share International Search Marketing Industry Knowledge
Multilingual web marketing agency Web Certain has launched a new online resource to share expertise about multilingual SEO. - May 13, 2007 - WebCertain
CAP Creative Hires Director of Market Development
Formerly of Clarke Advertising, Dorothy L. Carlin Joins Sarasota-Based Branding, Design & Public Relations Firm. The award-winning Marketing Strategy company welcomes this major league player to their all star team. - May 12, 2007 - CAP Creative
Prnuke.com Announces the Release of Their Online Forums
Prnuke.com has released their online forums. Geared towards the business community, Prnuke.com's forums will be an important resource for business owners and marketing/advertising firms. - May 11, 2007 - Intracos Media
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented to companies... - May 09, 2007 - MMI
MLC PR SIGNS So You Think You Can Dance’s Award-Winning Choreographer Shane Sparks
So You Think You Can Dance’s imaginative choreographer and judge, Shane Sparks, signs with MLC PR. Sparks is currently producing a new feature film and starring on the third season of Fox’s hit TV show. - May 09, 2007 - MLC PR
Bryan’s House Selects The Marketing Department as Its Marketing and Advertising Agency
The Marketing Department, a full-service marketing agency, is selected to help increase awareness and visibility of Bryan's House, a vital non-profit organization serving children and families in North Texas. - May 08, 2007 - The Marketing Department
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy Train Russian Banking Delegation on Compliance and Risk
The Edcomm Group hosted a week-long meeting of Russian bankers, held the week of March 19. During the week, Edcomm presented a one-day Risk Management and Compliance training workshop, lead the delegation on tours of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Federal Reserve Bank of Washington D.C.,... - May 05, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Lord Browne Not Alone - Half of UK Gay Workers Are Afraid to Come Out
Resigned CEO of BP, Lord Browne is in good company - half of all UK lesbians and gay men say they do not feel able be out as openly gay in the UK workplace. Out Now Consulting gay market research for Diva and GT magazines reveals the extent of the problem. - May 05, 2007 - Out Now
SwelledHead.Com Blog Unveils Its 10 Golden Rules for U.K. Firms to Succeed in the U.S.
Austin Lawrence Group’s Transatlantic Marketing Blog Provides Punditry, Parables and Practice Notes for Senior Marketers Whose Brands “Cross the Pond.” - May 04, 2007 - Austin Lawrence Group Inc.
Kaleidosound – The Most Colorful Night of Music on the Strip
Sunrise Promotions and Can of Jam Productions present a special Kaleidosound electro new wave night at The Viper Room May 6th at 7pm. The night will feature four up and coming Sunrise Promotions bands. - May 04, 2007 - Sunrise Promotions
The Farrelly Group Partners with WOW Music Group & SEIBO to form WOSEFA - Live Events & Trade Show Division
Three companies collaborate to form WOSEFA and provide full-spectrum creative, design, production, and coordination for live events and trade shows. WOSEFA is comprised of the Farrelly Group, a full-service advertising agency in Wake Forest, NC, WOW Music Group, located in Los Angeles, and SEIBO, with offices in Los Angeles and NYC. - May 03, 2007 - Farrelly Group
The Edcomm Group’s Banker’s Academy Invited to Present at China Retail Banking 2007 Conference
The Edcomm Group has been invited to present at a one-day session of retail bankers at China Retail Banking 2007, a conference in Shanghai, China on May 22, 2007 organized by Marcus Evans. Through several sessions, Edcomm’s president, Dr. Linda Eagle will be teaching the audience of top... - May 03, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Professional Business Writer Offers Money-Making Private Label Rights Business Articles
Marketing / PR consultant and professional business writer, Jennifer Mattern has launched a new cost-effective collection of private label rights (PLR) business articles to online publishers at www.FirstRateContent.com. The site, run through her firm JH Mattern Communications, offers site owners professionally-written business content to help them earn more through ad revenues, even if they can’t afford custom business writing. - May 03, 2007 - J.H. Mattern Communications
An Italian Marketing Consultancy to Work on the First Marketing Forum in Bulgaria
Intellecta Srl is the marketing consultant to the first Marketing Forum in Bulgaria to take place on the 31st of May, organized by Bulgaria’s “Capital” business weekly. The theme of the forum is Marketing Innovation and it gathers world-renown marketing specialists such as Sergio Zyman and Larry Hochman. - May 03, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Teasdale Worldwide Expands its Business Reach to Asia
Teasdale Worldwide Asia will increase American and Asian business growth. - May 02, 2007 - Teasdale Worldwide Asia
MMI’s Kate Catlin Named National SAVE Ambassador
Kate Catlin, account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has been named a National Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Ambassador. As an ambassador, Catlin will assist in the development of the National SAVE initiatives and serve as a... - April 27, 2007 - MMI
Staci Shands Wins Ms. Liberty America International 2007
Staci Shands was crowned Ms. Liberty America International 2007. She is the first national queen to wear the crown of this new pageant designed to celebrate women 40 to 79. - April 27, 2007 - Icats Publicity
SafeMedia Corp. Technology Signs MAYO Communications for National Publicity and Education Campaign
“Sales of pirated music CDs were worth an estimated $4.5 billion and there were about 20 billion illegal downloads,” said one study. SafeMedia Corporation, a Boca Raton, Florida based technology developer and 80-Year Old Comedian retain MAYO Communications for PR. - April 21, 2007 - MAYO Communications
MZD Hired to do Franchise Expansion for Fuzion Food Group
MZD Restaurant and Retail Development hired to expand Area Developer program for Fuzion Food Group - April 19, 2007 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development
Hybrid Mom Magazine Launch Party a Huge Success
Acting on the true meaning of Hybrid, the Hybrid Mom launch party at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, brought together people and moms of all kinds. In attendance, soon-to-be Hollywood Hybrid Mom, Megyn Price, from the hit CBS series Rules of Engagement, corporate mom executives from: Disney Corp,... - April 17, 2007 - Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group
PR Seminar Offers NY Business Owners Competitive Strategies to Promote Their Companies
This seminar will give New York business owners, company managers, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs, proven techniques and money-saving tips for promoting and marketing their businesses. Seminar registration fee of $55 includes free marketing guide and networking forum. - April 14, 2007 - Tracey Picon Communications
Chandler Chicco Agency and Positive Communications Form Strategic Alliance
World’s Largest Independent Healthcare-Specialist Agency and one of the Leading Independent Indian Agencies Partner to Provide Healthcare Communications Solutions - April 13, 2007 - Positive Communications
Ay Caramba! Licenzing’s New Junior Fashion Brand Palomita® Launches Ad Campaign Set in Hispanic Market
Palomita®, LicenZing’s new junior and girl’s fashion brand with a focus on the Hispanic market, will launch its 2007 advertising campaign with a creative and vibrant ad in the June launch issue of Real Talk LA. The ad focuses on the Palomita tees, amidst the bright colors and brand... - April 12, 2007 - LicenZing, LLC
MMI Associates, Inc. Writer Releases New Book
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Wesley Hyatt, writer for the firm, has released the book Kicking Off The Week: A History of Monday Night Football on ABC Television, 1970-2005. Chapters cover Monday Night... - April 11, 2007 - MMI
Wendy Coulter Named to NCSU College of Management EEI Board of Advisors
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has been named to the North Carolina State University College of Management Entrepreneurship Education Initiative (EEI) Board of Advisors. The EEI Board of Advisors assists college students in their... - April 09, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Community Bank of Parkersburg Names the Edcomm Group to Deliver Ethics: Code of Conduct Training
Community Bank of Parkersburg, WV has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver Ethics: Code of Conduct Training for its community bank training needs. The Bank also chose to implement Edcomm’s own LMS, Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance. Ethics: Code of Conduct communicates the laws,... - April 08, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Schiefer Media, Inc. Hires Rory Camangian as VP Business Development, Gains East Coast Presence
Schiefer Media, Inc., the leading media company for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarket, announced today the appointment of Rory Camangian to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Having Rory established in the East allows Schiefer Media to increase its national presence and... - April 07, 2007 - Schiefer Public Relations
American Idol’s Sabrina Sloan and MLC PR Join Forces
Sabrina Sloan, American Idol’s esteemed talent signs with MLC PR - April 07, 2007 - MLC PR
Allison Bohn Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Allison Bohn has joined the firm as an account executive. In this position, Bohn will assist in developing and implementing public relations campaigns, as well as planning and... - April 05, 2007 - MMI
Who Said Religion and Politics Don’t Mix?
Religious and social justice experts contribute to a guide on the spiritual and political imagery in the urban novel "SnitchCraft." - April 05, 2007 - Dogon Village
Buzzwords Copywriting Consultancy Launches New Approach to Website Creation
Long-established UK copywriting consultancy, Buzzwords Limited, is pioneering an innovative new approach to producing websites where copywriting is the lead creative skill. With considerable experience of online copywriting projects involving design companies and ad agencies, Manchester-based... - April 04, 2007 - Buzzwords Limited
MLC PR Signs Internationally Acknowledged and Gifted Composer and Pianist Oksana
Internationally acclaimed composer and pianist, Oksana, signs with MLC PR starting April 2007. - April 04, 2007 - MLC PR
Boise Salmon Creek PR Selected as Agency of Record by T's Drive-Thru Grocery of Idaho
T's Drive-Thru Grocery selected Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. with offices in Vancouver, Washington - Portland, Oregon - Boise, Idaho as the agency of record for this new drive-thru grocery. T's was launched with one state of the art, big red barn drive-thru grocery store in Twin Falls Idaho... - April 04, 2007 - Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc.
Quadrant Two Selected as PR Account Finalist by Cash Zone-Metropolitan National Bank
Quadrant Two PR (Q2PR) CEO, J.M. De Jesús, announced today that the firm has been selected as a finalist in the Hispanic market account review for the Cash Zone® regional PR and marketing assignment. If selected, the assignment would represent the fifth banking and financial services... - April 02, 2007 - Quadrant Two PR
Que Lindo! Credit Union Agency Expands Services to Address Latino Market
Credit Union Marketing Agency, Andermahr & Company, has expanded its services to include Spanish language translation services and targeted cross-cultural marketing services for the commercial and financial industry. “It has been a long time coming,” said Andermahr CEO Anthony... - April 02, 2007 - Andermahr & Company
Synergy Adds Three New Professionals to its Growing Team
As part of its strategic growth plan, Synergy Marketing Group, Inc. recently added three new seasoned public relations and marketing professionals to its team. These new hires are Kristy Boone, marketing and public relations manager; Becky Moore, APR, marketing and public relations manager; and... - March 31, 2007 - Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.