Advertising Newswire
CORRECTING and REPLACING Journal Communications to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Results on October 23
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - The conference call time is now 11:00 a.m. Central Time sted 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The corrected release reads: JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS TO ANNOUNCE THIRD QUARTER 2008 RESULTS ON OCTOBER 23 Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) will announce third...
The New York Times Announces The 2009 New York Times Travel Show
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - The New York Times announced today that the sixth annual New York Times Travel Show will be held Feb. 6 - 8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing over 100 countries and...
"Patsy" Teaches Parents How to Talk with Their Kids about Drugs
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - What would you do if your mom brought a drug-sniffing dog into your bedroom? It's one of the off-the wall actions of "Patsy," a well-intentioned, high-energy mother determined to go to any length to keep her kids from using drugs and alcohol. The character...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
Bank Freedom Runs 33,000 Television Spots in September for the Bank Freedom Prepaid MasterCard(R) Card
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Merchant Processing International Inc. DBA Bank Freedom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prepaid Card Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PPDC), announced today that it aired 33,000 spots for its Bank Freedom Prepaid MasterCard(R) on cable television over a...
Techalt Inc's Stan's Rodeo Ointment Continues National Ad Campaign with NASCAR Focus!
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Techalt, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets: TECA) ("Techalt" or "Company") Stan's Rodeo Ointment is the choice when premier athletes and savvy consumers have the option for a topical ointment. Stanley Johnston, former Major league Baseball trainer and inventor has made...
Examine the U.S. Advertising Agencies Industry with this Comprehensive 2009 Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38bea1/2009_u_s_advertis
Waterfront Media to Merge with Revolution Health Network Establishing the Everyday Health Network as the Preeminent Online Health Destination
BROOKLYN, N.Y. & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Waterfront Media, the largest private online health company, and Revolution Health Network, another leading online health information company, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to merge that will create a...
EMAK Worldwide Pursues Strategic Cost Savings Measures
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - EMAK Worldwide, Inc. (OTC: EMAK) ("EMAK" or the "Company"), a leading marketing services firm, today announced measures that will lower its public-company costs while supporting its overall strategic initiatives. Over the past two years, EMAK has made...
DG FastChannel(R) Completes Acquisition of Enliven Marketing Technologies
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - DG FastChannel, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGIT), a leading provider of digital media services to the advertising and broadcast industries, announced today that its acquisition of Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ENLV) was completed. Valued at...
DG FastChannel(R) Names Proven Industry Executives to Lead Unicast, Springbox and Pathfire
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - DG FastChannel, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGIT), a leading provider of digital media services to the advertising and broadcast industries, announced today that Derek Smith has been appointed Executive Vice President and that Adam Moore and Dan Isaacs have been named...
IBM Press(TM) Releases 2nd Edition of Best-Selling Search Engine Marketing, Inc.
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The 2nd edition of Search Engine Marketing, Inc., by experts Mike Moran and Bill Hunt, reflects the changes currently taking place in this fast-paced industry while reinforcing the solid business fundamentals of how search fits into an enterprise's...
Harlem Globetrotters Will Extend World Record with Games in 120th All-Time Country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 20-23
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The World-famous Harlem Globetrotters will visit the 120th country in their illustrious, eight-decade history when they showcase their unique brand of family entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of a tour of the Mediterranean starting in...
The New York Times Expands Distribution in Santa Fe Area
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The New York Times announced today that it has entered into an agreement with The Santa Fe New Mexican to print The Times at their printing plant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The agreement, to take effect in early October, will enable The Times to extend...
AlmondNet's CEO and Vice President, Business Development to Speak at SMX East
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Roy Shkedi, CEO and founder, and Michael Benedek, Vice President, Business Development of AlmondNet Inc. (www.almondnet.com), a behavioral targeting advertising company, will speak on two panels at SMX East on October 6 and October 7, 2008. The forum will...
Global Traffic Network Announces Extension of Letter of Intent to Acquire the Commercial Division of UBC Media Group plc
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the United States, today announced that it has extended the letter of intent governing its contemplated acquisition...
Across Systems to Demonstrate New Language Portal Solution at Localization World Madison 2008
GLENDALE, Calif. & KARLSBAD, Germany-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Across Systems, a leading provider of corporate translation management systems and the world's leading independent linguistic supply chain technology, is participating as one of the main sponsors at Localization World Madison...
BLACK ENTERPRISE Reveals the 20 Best Places to Retire
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - For millions of Americans, having a comfortable retirement is in jeopardy. Over the past year, Wall Street volatility has battered portfolios, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers—iconic institutions in the American financial system—have collapsed...
Bally and Zoom Media & Marketing Extend Long-Term Media Agreement
CHICAGO & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Bally Total Fitness, one of the world's largest fitness organizations, and Zoom Media & Marketing, a leading provider of place-based digital media and advertising programming, announced today a long-term agreement designating Zoom Media as...
Resumes Come under Fire in the Hiring Process
PHILADELPIA-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Before an interview, someone - or several people within a company — reviews resumes of potential candidates, and impressions are created before candidates even engage. Sometime when the candidate arrives for the interview, there is apparently...
Cynthia Becker joins Piya Tolani to form Partnership in MRT Media, Inc.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Cynthia Becker and Piya Tolani announced today that Ms. Becker has joined Ms. Tolani and her Beverly Hills, California based MRT Media, Inc. as a Partner. In addition, the two announced a special projects division that will work under the name...
Public Relations Webinars to Cover Assembling an Online Newsroom, SEO Heroes, and Multimedia Press Releases
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Business Wire's webinar series continues in October with more press release how-to sessions that focus on creating online newsrooms, using multimedia to your advantage and the searching (SEO) and sharing (social media) that help press releases get seen. The...
Create Chaos 2008 To Hit Orlando in Two Weeks - Oct. 13-17
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The creative industry event Create Chaos 2008 boasts 50+ expert speakers, a 40+ exhibitor Expo Hall centered around a Medici Garden Intersection with inspirational and educational stage presentations, a Job Fair specifically geared toward creative...
National Authors apply Timeless Tips to New Trends at Historic NW Venue
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - In 1908, explorers and adventurers who made their fortunes in the Klondike Gold Rush returned to Seattle and established an upscale social community known as The Arctic Club. In October 2008, Puget Sound business and communications leaders can experience the...
Tukaiz Announces the Opening of West Coast Facility
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, today announced the expansion of its Franklin Park, IL company with the opening of Tukaiz West in Irvine, CA. The new facility will address the growing market...
RatePoint Co-Founder to Speak About Online Reputation at Online Marketing World
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - RatePoint, the leading provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services, announces that Christopher Bailey, RatePoint co-founder and executive vice president of business development, will be featured on a panel discussion...
Innovation Experts Brett Miller and Noel Childs Jump on Board at Maddock Douglas
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Maddock Douglas Inc., the leading Agency of Innovation(TM), is proud to announce the additions of Vice President of Innovation Brett Miller and Innovation Director Noel Childs to its growing team of idea experts. Miller arrives at Maddock Douglas with 17...
iPhone Search Engine Optimization Expert Gregory Markel To Speak At SMX
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Founder/President of Infuse Creative, Gregory Markel, will share his 13 years of search engine marketing expertise while focusing on Apple iPhone Search Engine Marketing Optimization at the 2008 Search Engine Marketing Expo (SMX) East at the Javits...
Creative Search Media Announces Four New Media Interactive Marketing Services
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Creative Search Media, a full-service interactive marketing agency, announced today that it has released four emerging media interactive marketing services: CapTIVE Digital Media advertising, PromoTIVE Viral and Social Media marketing...
Codeblack Interactive and YouTube Partner to Bring Original Urban Programming Online
SHERMAN OAKS & SAN BRUNO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Codeblack Interactive, the new digital branch of the first vertically integrated African-American-owned film studio, and YouTube(TM), the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally...
The Washington Times Engages Inform Technologies to Enhance Online Experience in Major Website Redesign
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Washington Times has engaged Inform Technologies to help it enhance the content and user experience at its redesigned Website, www.WashingtonTimes.com. Inform is a "journalistic" technology solution for media companies that works as an extra editor...
IP Law & Business Magazine Announces IP Law Review Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Incisive Media's IP Law & Business magazine today announced plans for its "IP Law Review Conference," to take place October 29-30, 2008 at the Westin Times Square in New York City. Targeted to general counsel, IP counsel, patent counsel, IP...
"We Believe - Chicago and Its Cubs"
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Chicago Cubs and Emmy and Grammy nominee John Scheinfeld, a respected director-writer-producer of documentary films, announce today documentary filming is underway to capture the unique relationship between a great city and its baseball team. The fully...
TECHALT INC'S STAN'S RODEO OINTMENT Launches National Ad Campaign at MLB World Series!
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Techalt, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets: TECA) ("Techalt" or "Company") Stan's Rodeo Ointment is the choice when premier athletes and savvy consumers have the option for a topical ointment. Stanley Johnston, former Major league Baseball trainer and inventor, has made...
Merkle Restructures Its Agency Services Group
COLUMBIA, Md.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies, announced the completion of a recent organizational effort to improve the way it provides agency services to its clients. Merkle's new alignment...
Capture New York City's "Urban Jungle" in Metro's Global Photo Challenge
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Metro New York readers are invited to enter digital photographs of New York City in the "Urban Jungle" Global Photo Challenge starting October 6 at www.metrophotochallenge.com. The Metro Global Photo Challenge is the world's largest competition for...
Media Executives and ON Networks Founder to Debate Video Content Distribution Models at Contentonomics Conference
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Next week at the Contentonomics conference in Los Angeles, executives from ON Networks, Metacafe, The News Markets and Wine.TV and more will gather to talk about the future of Web video and new media content distribution. Kip McClanahan, CEO of ON...
Theorem Inc. Announces UK Expansion
CHATHAM, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Online media operations and data services company, Theorem Inc. (www.theoreminc.net), has expanded its global reach by opening an office in the United Kingdom in London's media business center, Covent Garden, and hiring Marcus Harding as UK Business...
Chicago Sun-Times Begins Selling Keepsake Cubs Magazine Today, a Must-Have for Cubs Fans
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - It's been a long 100 years for patient Cubs fans, who have remained loyal and upbeat despite decades of heartbreak and pent-up hope. Finally, "next year" is now! To mark the occasion, the Chicago Sun-Times is proud to announce the publication of its stunning...
ReachMail Introduces a New Division: ReachMail Media Services, an Independent Media Buyer Providing Expertise in List Rentals and Cost-Per-Lead Programs for Demand Generation.
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Email service provider ReachMail announces the introduction of a new division - ReachMail Media Services (RMS). "Our clients face the constant challenge of driving a steady stream of qualified prospects and new customers," says ReachMail President John...
interCLICK Joins the Network Advertising Initiative
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - interCLICK, Inc. (OTCBB: ICLK), the fastest growing ad network in the US(1), today announced it has joined the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), a coalition of industry-leading online advertising companies. interCLICK is one of a select group of vendors...
DROWNING POOL Revamps Fan Experience
BOSTON & DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Multi-platinum Texas hard rock band DROWNING POOL will, for the first time, offer interactive VIP packages that elevate the fan's concert going experiences. VIP packages include meet & greets and photo opportunities with band members, early...
Fuelcast and Bhootan Merge to Form Outcast - New Digital Out of Home Platform Reaches On-the-Go Consumers at Multiple Touch Points Throughout the Day
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Fuelcast, the most measurable at-the-pump digital network, and Bhootan, a leading digital out of home media company in the retail sector, announced today their merger to form Outcast (www.Outcast.net) - the first digital out of home company to...
KLRU Wins PBS Development Award for Innovation Using Kimbia's Next-Generation Online Fundraising Solution
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - KLRU-TV, Austin PBS has received a "PBS Development Award for Innovation" for utilizing Kimbia's powerful online fundraising tools to build membership and achieve a nearly 3X increase in online giving. Kimbia provides the most powerful and flexible...
Cleaner Marketing Plus New Green Printing
WAYLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - EcoVisual Communications.com announces its public launch today. The new firm, headed by 20-year marketing and communications veteran Rick Colson, is the first to offer an exclusive combination of green large format printing for trade show graphics...
Miami-Dade County Launches $2 Million Global Marketing Campaign To Promote Destination for Business, Vacation and Meetings
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - A new $2 million global marketing campaign to promote Miami-Dade County as a dynamic, world-class destination for business, vacation and meetings will be officially unveiled this afternoon at The Beacon Council's Annual Meeting. The multifaceted "Miami...
Silverpop Takes Email Marketing Social
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Silverpop today announced its groundbreaking new Share-to-Social feature, making it the first email service provider to bridge the gap between email marketing and social networking. Silverpop's new Share-to-Social feature allows marketers to quickly turn...
Local.com(R) to Present at Jupitermedia's Mobile Content and Marketing Conference
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ: LOCM), a leading local search site and network, today announced that the company will be presenting at the Jupitermedia Mobile Content and Marketing Fall 2008 Conference, being held at the San Jose Marriott, October 6-7...
R2C Group Shines at the 2008 Electronic Retailer Association Awards!
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - A perennial heavy-hitter at the annual awards gala, R2C Group (formerly known as Respond2 Communications), cashed in three of their seven nominations for hardware at the 2008 Electronic Retailer Association (ERA) Awards. R2C's big wins include "Best...
BARD Advertising Honored as a Finalist in PROMO's PRO Awards 2008
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - PROMO's PRO Awards announced that BARD Advertising is a finalist in the 2008 PRO Awards for their entry in the category of Best Retail/Co-Marketing Campaign. BARD Advertising received this prestigious honor for their strategic thinking and flawless...
OneSource Expands European Coverage through Relationships with Dun & Bradstreet, ICC, and Kompass
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - OneSource Business Information Services, known for its expertise in aggregating and organizing content from world-class suppliers, is pleased to announce expanded European coverage through relationships with Dun & Bradstreet, ICC Information, and Kompass...
HBO's Entourage Brings Out the Stars at Media Mayhem's Client Appreciation Party Hosted by Adrian Grenier and Rex Lee
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - A red carpet extravaganza in honor of the hit HBO series, "Entourage," unveiled what can only be characterized as an evening among charismatic stars and the artful directors who guide them, as Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) in conjunction with...
Carino Collection Continues Growth in 2008 Adding Fifteen New Members Across the Globe
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - CARINO Collection, a premier hotel sales and marketing company, has added over 15 new members to their member roster, reinforcing their commitment in being a leader in their dedication to assisting luxury hotels with the global sales process. The addition...
Dieste Inc. Breaks Through
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - In a bold move that sets a new bar in the Hispanic agency industry, leading advertising agency Dieste is evolving its image with a consumer-infused positioning that inspires a new approach to brand communications, a creative and inspiring logo and an internal...
IBM, Department of Defense, Sun, Cisco, UPS, H&R Block, Others to Share at Communitelligence EXECUTING SOCIAL MEDIA Conference & Roundtables, October 15-16, 2008 in Atlanta
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Experts on the use of social media - blogs, social networks, RSS, podcasts and video - are meeting at AT&T Headquarters in Atlanta October 15-16. Executing Social Media Interactive Conference & Roundtables delivers best practices on enhancing business...
LookSmart Delivers Enhanced Search Network Quality
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - LookSmart, Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOOK), a pay-per-click (PPC) search advertising network and technology solutions provider, today announced its ad network has been bolstered by the addition of 30 high-quality distribution partners, some of which resulted from...
Xerox Leads Conference Aimed at Taking the Complexity Out of Day-to-Day Office and Business Processes
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) will convene a group of software vendors, systems integrators, resellers, and others to discuss ways to build software applications that help businesses streamline the management of information and improve productivity...
Generation Y Contestants Get Closer to Becoming Cold Stone Creamery's iMix America Winner
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Generation Y has proven its imaginative talent and savvy networking skills in the first round of Cold Stone Creamery's interactive iMix America Contest. Hundreds of creative ice cream Creations were shared and promoted through social networking...
Arbitron Inc. Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled For October 21, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2008 results on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 during pre-market hours. Following the release, Arbitron will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company invites...
UCTV's Election Programming Breaks from the Television Norm
LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - With so much at stake in the upcoming election, it's hard to believe how difficult it is to find quality, in-depth information amidst the hectic 24-hour television news cycle. That's why University of California Television (UCTV) has gathered...
Study Finds That National Advertisers Want to Target Locally Online, But Are Frustrated
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Among national advertisers there is significant interest in local online advertising, according to a new study conducted by Sterling Market Intelligence and commissioned by Marchex, Inc., a local search and advertising company. Nearly half of the national...
China Mass Media Announces Second Quarter 2008 Unaudited Financial Results
BEIJING-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - China Mass Media International Advertising Corp. ("China Mass Media" or the "Company") (NYSE Arca: CMM), a leading independent television advertising company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008...
X-Rite Ships New Version of IntelliTrax
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced the immediate availability of the latest version of IntelliTrax, the printing industry's fastest automated...
Penton's PROMO Magazine Announces PRO Award 2008 Finalists
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Penton Media's PROMO(R) Magazine announced the finalists of its 18th annual PRO Awards program on September 23rd during a web announcement. To view the finalists web announcement and a list of finalists with a description of their campaigns go to...
Converzion Partners with Imerex to Provide Online Marketing for European & U.S. Companies Seeking to Expand into New Markets
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Converzion , an online marketing agency, to provide European companies seeking to expand across the Atlantic and U.S.-based businesses interested in the E.U. market with a variety of advanced online marketing strategies. Imerex develops and manages strategic...
CogniSign Launches Joint Venture for the Asia Pacific Region at CEATEC 2008 in Tokyo
SAN FRANCISCO & TOKYO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - CogniSign, the worldwide leader in image and video search and advertising technology, has launched a Joint Venture for the APAC region. CogniSign Asia Pacific is headquartered in Tokyo, and will target Consumer Internet and Mobile markets...
International Tourism Services Company Manages Entire IT Infrastructure from One Office with NTRadmin by NTRglobal
DALLAS & BARCELONA, Spain-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - With offices spread across 22 countries and more than 1,300 employees, Transhotel Group needed a way to streamline IT management and administration. It found that and more with NTRglobal, an international provider of enterprise-grade...
2009 Edition of the Entertainment, Media & Advertising Market Research Handbook Now Available
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The 2009 Entertainment, Media & Advertising Market Research Handbook" report to their offering. Now in its 10th edition, the handbook combines current market statistics with trend analysis...
See Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh LIVE at Moscone Center West Hall October 2, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Business and marketing professionals as well as the general public are invited to hear Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh speak at Online Market World at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Moscone Center West Hall in San Francisco. Mr. Hsieh will...
Lisa Olson Joins infoGROUP's Leadership Team
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - infoGROUP (NASDAQ:IUSA), the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads, direct marketing, email marketing and global information solutions, announces the appointment of Lisa Olson as the Senior Vice President of...
Coretomic Launches Revolutionary Tri-Mode Collaborative File Management System in the Amazon Clouds
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Coretomic, Inc. (www.Coretomic.com) is the first market mover to launch a Tri-mode collaborative file management system deployed within the Amazon Cloud. The typical business process of managing files is failing as the number of files grows...
Burke & Company Legal Technology PR and Marketing Expertise Opens Doors for CaseWORTH Legal Software
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Despite spending eight years researching and developing his legal software product, Robert Gray, CEO and founder of WorthMORE Software, was disappointed when his company's signature offering failed to make waves in the market. The product, CaseWORTH, a...
Jacked, Inc.(TM) and Big Ten Network See Success with Interactive LiveCasts for Big Ten Football and Basketball
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Jacked, Inc.(TM) (www.jacked.com), the leading producer of interactive broadcasts, and the Big Ten Network, a national network airing more than 400 live events annually to Big Ten fans across the nation, today announced initial usage numbers for...
Ignited Advertising Expands to the Big Apple, Adds VPs
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Ignited, one of the top independent Los Angeles-area advertising agencies, has made several important strides in the effort to support current event, digital and media clients, as well as make the agency's services available to new clients...
Quattro Wireless is Chosen as Exclusive Partner by Gawker Media to Handle Ad Sales and Mobilize Sites
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Quattro Wireless (www.quattrowireless.com), North America's best performing mobile advertising network, continues to grow its premium ad network by announcing today that is has been chosen to be the exclusive global sales agent for Gawker Media...
College Tonight, Inc. Launches TheQuad.com: Information & Social Portal Will Reinvent College Life
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - College Tonight, Inc. (OTCBB: CGEG) - College Tonight announced today the launch of TheQuad.com, the exclusive one-stop-shop for college students developed diligently over the past 18 months. Free and open only to users with an .edu email suffix, it...
Channel One News, FINRA Investor Education Foundation and Consumer Federation of America to Launch National Teen Financial Literacy Project
NEW YORK & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Channel One, the preeminent news and content provider for teens, reaching more than 6 million students in middle schools and high schools across the country, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the Consumer Federation of America...
AOL Money & Finance to Feature BLOOMBERG TELEVISION Video
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - AOL Money & Finance will carry content from BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R), making it the first major site other than Bloomberg.com to host videos from the 24/7 business and financial news network. Each weekday, AOL Money & Finance, http://money.aol.com...
Consumer Behavior Study Confirms Cause-Related Marketing Can Exponentially Increase Sales
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - As the term "cause-related marketing" reaches its 25th anniversary and a sea of pink ribbons washes over the U.S. this month, a new consumer behavior study confirms that cause-related marketing can exponentially increase sales, in one case as much as 74...
CelebDirect Inc. Changes its Corporate Name to Muscle Flex Inc. With a New Symbol MFLI
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - CelebDirect (Pink Sheets:CELI) announces that it has changed its name to Muscle Flex Inc. and a new trading symbol; MFLI. The Muscle Flex(TM) is the only in-home exercise machine of its kind that delivers strength, flexibility and cardio...
interCLICK Increases Financial Flexibility Through Repayment of Senior Secured Promissory Note
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - interCLICK, Inc. (OTCBB: ICLK), the fastest growing ad network in the US(1), announced today that it has repaid the balance of the 12% senior secured promissory note (the "Note") issued by the Company to Longview Marquis Master Fund, L.P. in the initial...
Kowabunga! Inc. Changes Ticker Symbol to AMEX: KOW Effective October 1
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Kowabunga!(R) (www.kowabunga.com) (AMEX:KOW), a leading provider of performance-based marketing and technology solutions, announced today its legal corporate name change and new stock ticker symbol. Effective with the commencement of trading on...
Hanson Creates Evocative Brand Campaign for Revolutionary Design Software from Bentley
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Hanson Associates, a Philadelphia-based brand marketing design firm, recently launched Bentley Systems' revolutionary new architectural software with an integrated multimedia brand campaign that evokes the product's ability to create extraordinarily...
Akamai to Hold Third Quarter Investor Conference Call on Thursday, October 30th at 4:30 p.m. ET
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 4:30...
Social Shopping Gets Fun: Ask "What would you buy?" on Facebook Platform
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Leading comparison shopping engine Smarter.com, a ValueClick, Inc. property, this week launched "What would you buy?," a social shopping application built on Facebook(R) platform. Facebook users can add the application at...
Acacia Subsidiary Licenses Fraud Protection Technology to National A-1 Advertising
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Credit Card Fraud Control Corporation, has entered into a non-exclusive patent license and settlement agreement with National A-1 Advertising, Inc. covering a patent...
Michael Oppenheimer Named Market Manager of Clear Channel Radio-Memphis
SAN ANTONIO & MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Clear Channel Radio today announced the promotion of Michael Oppenheimer to Market Manager of the company's six Memphis radio stations, effective immediately. In the position, Oppenheimer will oversee operations of radio...
Digital Signage Content Management Elite Gather at Largest Industry Offering of Its Kind
TRUMBULL, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Setting up what looks to be yet another successful fall event, organizers for The Digital Signage Show and KioskCom Self Service Expo are proud to announce a 50 percent expansion in this year's exhibit floor. Exhibitor interest has increased...
Cenicola-Helvin Enterprises to Officially Operate as BannerView.com
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Cenicola-Helvin Enterprises, a provider of BannerView.com E-Business Solutions, is scheduled to begin operating under the name BannerView.com. The company has filed, within its jurisdiction of Clark County, Nevada, the Fictitious Firm Name form which...
LiveDeal Appoints Sheryle Bolton as a Director
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - LiveDeal, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVE), the only company that combines an owned classified platform with an Internet Yellow Pages directory and best of breed customer acquisition services for small businesses, announced today that it has appointed...
Google's B-to-B Marketing Chief to Address Digital Marketing Trends at Inaugural BMA-Minnesota Event
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The inaugural event for the Minnesota chapter of the Business Marketing Association (BMA-Minnesota) will be held Oct. 21, 2008, and feature Jennifer Howard, head of Google's business-to-business marketing. In a presentation entitled "10 Digital Trends...
Forbes.com Launches the Total Guarantee Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Forbes.com (www.forbes.com), home page for the world's business leaders, announced today that the Company has launched an extension of its ground-breaking Brand Increase Guarantee with the introduction of "Total Guarantee", the first program to guarantee...
Sun Microsystems Discusses Raising Corporate Brand Awareness Through Online Media and Advertising with Gorilla Nation on BlogTalkRadio
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The first of this week's two installments of Socially Speaking, Sun's Internet Radio show focused on the latest in social media, will feature Alex Godelman, Vice President of Technology for Gorilla Nation. The show will include a discussion...
Sharp Electronics and Turner Broadcasting Ask America to Turn Out the Lights
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Sharp Electronics Corporation, in collaboration with Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS), today announced the "Lights Out Challenge." This call-to-action encourages fans watching Major League Baseball's (MLB) Game Four of the American League...
SDI Reports: Top 20% of Endocrinologists Write 95% of New-to-Brand Oral Diabetes Prescriptions
YARDLEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - According to SDI, the leader in innovative analytics for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, 20% of endocrinologists who wrote prescriptions for oral diabetes therapies from September 2007 through August 2008 were responsible for 95% of...
EmSense Names Scott Smith VP of Business Development, Advertising and Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - EmSense Corporation, the company that created the first scalable physiological and brainwave measurement technology for advertising and content measurement, today announced the appointment of Scott Smith as vice president of business development...
Amadeus and Wellington Back Global Digital Out-of-Home Media Company, EnQii
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Amadeus Capital Partners and Wellington Partners have invested $18 million in a Series B round financing in EnQii Holdings Ltd, a global leader in the management of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising and merchandising networks. Roy Merritt, Partner...
BrandExtract Wins Three 2008 WebAwards in International Competition
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Web Marketing Association awarded three of its prestigious 2008 WebAwards to BrandExtract, LLC, an integrated branding and communications firm, for its work in the areas of Web design and development on behalf of three of its clients, Varel...
Acxiom(R) Corporation Offers Marketers a High-speed, Household-level Mapping and Segment Analysis Tool
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Acxiom(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM) today announced the release of enhancements to its PersonicX(R) VisionScape(TM) segment analysis and visualization tool suite. Acxiom customers can now increase market analysis productivity by 30 percent with...
"AMA Houston Presents: Marketing in a Crisis"
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Houston AMA's October 8 luncheon focuses on "Marketing in a Crisis". David Greiss, Director of Sales & Marketing for TUTS (Theater Under the Stars), will discuss how he handled the disruption to their first 8 performances for the season as a result of...
PARTNERS+simons Launches New Health Practice Focused on Evidence-Based Marketing and Outcomes
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - PARTNERS+simons, a leading independent brand communications firm, today announced the launch of its new Health Practice. The largest of its kind in New England, this new practice is born from data gleaned from nearly two decades of deep domain expertise...
The Publicity Club of New England Announces New Board of Directors for 2008/2009
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Publicity Club of New England, the region's oldest professional organization for public relations, communications, special events, and marketing professionals, today announced the Board of Directors for 2008/2009. The 2008/2009 Board of Directors is...
infoUSA Announces Partnership with MerchantCircle to Provide Local Merchants a Competitive Online Presence
OMAHA, Neb. & LOS ALTOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - infoGROUP (NASDAQ: IUSA), the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, local business listings for directories, Points of Interest (POI) for navigation systems, sales leads, direct marketing, email...
Zcom Networks Announces Airing of Commercials and Infomercials of Its Shopping Network Products
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Zcom Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZCMN) today announces that its subsidiary Pam TV International, Inc., a Washington DC provider of TV, radio, music and live streaming programming viewed around the world, has become a member of Extreme Rewards of...
Spiceworks to Host Inaugural "SpiceWorld" Conference for Small Business IT Professionals
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Spiceworks(TM), Inc. today announced the final agenda for SpiceWorld 2008, the company's inaugural conference focused on helping its community of small business IT professionals to better manage their computer networks. The in-person SpiceWorld 2008...
The Media Kitchen Releases Blender, a New Media Intelligence Dashboard For Tracking Client Campaigns
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Visual IQ and The Media Kitchen: News — The Media Kitchen, a kirshenbaum bond + partners company, has chosen Visual IQ, a leading provider of digital marketing business intelligence (MBI) software, as a partner to help dramatically increase the...
Leads360 Names Dan Morefield President and CEO
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Leads360 announced, today, that Dan Morefield has been named President and CEO. Morefield, former COO of Experian Consumer Direct, succeeds Jeff Solomon, Leads360's founding CEO. Solomon will now assume the Senior Vice Presidency and will focus on...
Clearspring Acquires AddThis to Create the World's Largest Sharing Service for the Web
MCLEAN, Va. & PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Clearspring Technologies, the leading widget network connecting publishers and advertisers to audiences on the social Web, today announced the acquisition of AddThis, the No. 1 bookmarking and content sharing service on the...
Local.com Granted Registered Trademarks for Local.com(R) and Local.com Logo
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ:LOCM), a leading local search site and network, today announced that the company has been granted registered trademarks for Local.com(R) and the Local.com logo design from the United States Patent and Trademark...
The Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) Announces New Market Engagement Opportunities
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - SSON is offering shared services & outsourcing industry providers, practitioners and advisors the opportunity to increase market reach and engagement capabilities through several new market engagement tools, including: — Banner Advertisements...
Amid Financial Sector Turmoil, Technology Leaders Continue to Innovate and Excel
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Frost & Sullivan will host its annual Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Awards Banquet at London Zoo on Thursday, 16th October 2008. The banquet will shine the spotlight on over 20 organisations which, against a backdrop of...
Journal Community Publishing Group Signs Purchase Agreement for Several Waupaca-Area Publications
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Journal Community Publishing Group, Inc. (JCPG), a Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) company, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Waupaca Publishing Company for approximately $7 million, subject to...
Next Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the imprinted sportswear products industry today announced its fiscal third quarter earnings for the three and six-month periods ended August 29, 2008. The Company will file its Form 10-Q for the...
Survey Shows Blogs, Online Product Reviews Significantly Influence Mobile Phone Purchases
WESTERVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - According to the September 2008 Ad-ology Media Influence on Consumer Choice survey, 60.5 percent of U.S. consumers who recently purchased a mobile or wireless phone said online product reviews and user comments had some or significant...
Incredible Discoveries(R) to Produce Infomercial for AB Solo
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Incredible Discoveries(R), a leading DRTV and multi-channel marketing company, announced that it will produce a long form infomercial for a revolutionary new exercise training system, the AB Solo. Currently featured in gyms worldwide, the...
Republicans Against 8 Launch Response to Yes on 8 Ads
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - A group of California Republicans unveiled a sixty-second video response to the multimillion-dollar ad campaign launched Monday by the Yes on 8 Campaign. The Republicans Against 8 video targets Republican women by focusing on the GOP's history of...
The Washington Post Company To Acquire Foreign Policy Magazine
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Foreign Policy magazine, a two-time winner of the prestigious National Magazine Award for General Excellence. The magazine and its award-winning website...
Advertising, Branding and Interactive Agency The UXB(R) and SeeThruSoul(R) Debut Branding and Advertising Campaign in WWD and People StyleWatch
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The UXB, an award-winning advertising, branding, and interactive agency, and apparel manufacturer Swatfame, Inc., today announced a new branding and advertising campaign for contemporary jeans brand SeeThruSoul(R). The campaign debuted its...
TMP Worldwide Wins 14 WebAwards From the Web Marketing Association
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, The world's largest independent recruitment advertising agency, today announced that it won 14 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association (WMA). Now in its 12th year, WMA hosts the industry's premier...
AccessIT to Pay Quarterly Interest in Cash
MORRISTOWN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD), today announced that it would pay quarterly interest, due September 30, on its $55 million Senior Notes in cash rather than to exercise its option to pay interest using its shares...
IMN Loyalty Driver(TM) e-Newsletter Hits 1,000 Dealer Mark
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - IMN announces that more than 1,000 independent and franchised dealers nationwide are using IMN Loyalty Driver, the fully-managed e-newsletter created specifically for auto dealers, to increase customer loyalty and drive sales in vehicles...
Imperial Finance & Trading Receives 2008 Best of Boca Raton Award
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Imperial Finance & Trading has been selected for the 2008 Best of Boca Raton Award in the Financing category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses...
Del Taco Teams With KROQ for a "Bold" Promotion
LAKE FOREST, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Del Taco today announced the company has teamed up with top LA radio station KROQ for a new promotion. Listeners can visit participating Southern California Del Taco restaurants for a free KROQ sticker, participate in "bold" events such as...
Examine Video Advertising Growth Factors as Research Shows that 67% of Audiences View Some Form of Video Advertising Once a Month
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Research and Markets - The Kelsey Group - The Nielsen Company - TNS - TNS Media Intelligence - Universal McCann - Zoomerang For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9d23f7/video_advertising.
Salesgenie.com(R) Teams with Google Maps(TM) to Map Sales Leads
SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Salesgenie.com (an infoGROUP(TM) company (NASDAQ: IUSA)), the leading provider of online solutions for sales effectiveness management announced today that subscribers can now improve planning and efficiency for business-to-consumer (B2C) and...
MyProductAdvisor.com Wins AMA's 2008 EXPLOR Award
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - MyProductAdvisor.com today announced that, in collaboration with General Motors, it has won the 2008 EXPLOR competition sponsored by the American Marketing Association. EXPLOR is a prestigious award given for "the most innovative uses of...
There's A New Vibe At Vibe Entertainment
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - From the day Joy Hoffmann launched Vibe Entertainment www.vibeentertainmentinc.com, back in 2004, she knew it had the potential to grow into one of the most significant Mitzvah and event production companies in the Southeast. She and Jamal Jones, Vibe's...
Myndnet Sets a New Standard of Quality in Lead Generation
CAMPBELL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Myndnet, Inc. today unveiled a new online marketplace for lead generation that changes the way companies uncover lucrative new business opportunities. Through a social media platform, Myndnet enables organizations to tap into existing communities...
Life's Good for LG Electronics as Mindshare Connects Search & Display
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Eyeblaster today announced Channel Connect for Search, a new tool that allows agencies and advertisers to look beyond the last click to fully understand the consumer; where they're going, how they got there and why. Leading agency Mindshare New York...
AOL Launches New Digital City Website
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - AOL announced the launch of Digital City, http://www.digitalcity.com, a new, magazine-style site that enables readers to stay on top of the latest entertainment trends and stories from around the world. Digital City takes a new approach to geo-blogging...
Vesdia Corporation to Present at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum
-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Vesdia Corporation: -0- *T What: Learn how loyalty programs utilize branded credit and debit cards, and merchant-funded rewards networks to generate significant customer growth and profitability for all parties. During the Maximizing Loyalty Strategies...
Molecular Appoints New Managing Director in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO & WATERTOWN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Molecular, Inc., a leading interactive agency, today announced it has promoted Melanie Lowe to the position of vice president and managing director of its San Francisco office. Lowe will become part of the agency's Executive...
Oasis Television Network Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Modavox
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies; today announced that the Company has solidified an agreement with OasisTV (www.oasistv.com) to exclusively broadcast their online library. The...
NexCen Brands Executes Agreement to Sell Waverly
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Waverly business to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON), a diversified fashion and home brands company. Under the terms of the...
Image Direct Selects Neolane Software to Support New Automated, Multi-Lingual Direct Marketing Capabilities
NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Neolane, Inc., the software company for new-generation marketing, today announced it has been selected by Image Direct to support its cross-channel direct marketing services. Los Angeles-based Image Direct is a direct marketing service provider...
Netkey to Showcase Digital Signage SaaS Solution at the Digital Signage Show in London; 23 New Customers Select Netkey SaaS Solution
EAST HAVEN, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Netkey, a worldwide provider of software for the operation and management of digital signage networks, today announced that the company will showcase its Digital Signage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution at the Digital Signage Show...
BLITZ Helps Lincoln's Customers "Reach Higher"
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Today BLITZ, a leading interactive marketing agency, announced the launch of the online experience for Lincoln's newest luxury sedan, the 2009 Lincoln MKS. Lincoln worked with Wunderman - Team Detroit, to create a digitally-minded market...
The Rubicon Project Optimizes Web Infrastructure With Crescendo Networks
TEL AVIV, Israel & MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Crescendo Networks, Ltd., the recognized performance leader in accelerating and optimizing Web applications, today announced that the Rubicon Project is using AppBeat(TM) DC to ensure the performance, efficiency and...
Eview 360 Receives 2008 American Graphic Design Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Eview 360, a full-service design firm, has received Graphic Design USA's prestigious 2008 American Graphic Design Award for its 2008 Design Annual. Established nearly 40 years ago by Graphic Design USA, a news publication for graphic...
The Adventure Continues: Papa John's Offers XL Explorer Pizza with DVD Release of INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL(TM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Pizza and a movie have always been a go-to meal and entertainment combo for families. And Indiana Jones has always been a go-to hero for adventure-loving audiences. Starting today, they come together. Pizza ranks as America's favorite food, with...
Liquid Advertising Named Media Agency of Record for Codemasters
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Video game publisher, Codemasters, Inc., has named Liquid Advertising their agency of record for online, broadcast and print media buying assignments in North America. The agreement begins with the fall and winter releases of 'Damnation' and 'Bella...
Biltmore Who's Who Selects Steve Tracy as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Steve Tracy, Internet Marketer, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Steve Tracy's commitment to excellence in his field. Steve Tracy, a 1982 graduate...
A Photo of NASCAR Star Carl Edwards and Julie Catalano, Owner of Mystique Salon and Spa, is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - A photo of NASCAR star Carl Edwards and Julie Catalano, owner of Mystique Salon and Spa, is available on Business Wire's Web site and AP PhotoExpress. NASCAR star and current Sprint Cup Series point leader Carl Edwards helps Julie Catalano of...
CORRECTING and REPLACING ExactTarget's eMarketing Excellence Awards Celebrates Best-in-Class Email Marketing
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - First bullet under the "Drab to Fab Award" - Best Performance-based Design heading of release dated Sept. 25, 2008 should read: Winner: Rewards Network (sted Winner: Rewards Network - designed by Aspen Marketing Services). The corrected release...
1-800-CABLE-TV Begins Movers Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Maintaining your cable television subscription just became easier for consumers across the country. Primary Wave Media, LLC, announced today that its 1-800-CABLE-TV program can capture "movers" and direct those calls to its 1-800-CABLE-TV licensee...
Congdon + Company Creates a Brand with a Mission for Staying Put in New Canaan
GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Congdon + Company, a brand strategy and design firm, helped Staying Put in New Canaan quickly build awareness and engage potential members, volunteers, service providers, and donors through the creation of a hard-working brand identity program...
Mystique Salon and Spa Named 'Official Small Business of NASCAR, Courtesy of Office Depot'
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that Mystique Salon and Spa of Boise, Idaho, will be the "Official Small Business of NASCAR, courtesy of Office Depot" for the remainder of...
AMA Houston: "Integrating Marketing and Sales" Workshop to be Held October 1
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - The AMA Houston Business-to-Business (B2B) Special Interest Group will host a special two-part seminar, Creating Marketing Programs that Resonate with Your Sales Team, on Wednesday, October 1 at 1300 Four Oaks Place in Houston's Uptown Galleria area. A...
Dolan Media Subsidiary American Processing Company Promotes Two Executives
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - American Processing Company, LLC (APC), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dolan Media Company (NYSE: DM), announced two executive promotions resulting from its recent acquisition of National Default Exchange. David Trott was promoted from...
Company Profile for Insignia Systems, Inc.
-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Insignia Systems, Inc., founded in 1990, is an innovative developer and marketer of in-store advertising products, programs and services to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. Insignia's Point-Of-Purchase Services (POPS) division provides the Insignia...
Flypaper Studio Wins Brandon Hall Learning Award
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Flypaper Studio, Inc., founded by the team that developed ACT! and SalesLogix(R) CRM, announces they have won the Silver Award for Best innovation in Learning Technology presented by Brandon Hall Research. 2008 marks the 14th year of The Brandon Hall...
Digitalsmiths Wins Streaming Media Readers' Choice Award for Search and Indexing Platform
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Digitalsmiths, a digital video search and contextual ad-matching company, has been named the winner of the "2008 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards" in the "Search and Indexing Platform" category. This year there were more than...
AHF Advocacy Spurs GSK to Suspend Fear-Mongering AIDS Drug Ads
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest non-profit AIDS healthcare provider in the United States and operator of free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, acknowledged British multi-national drug giant...
Sapient's Clement Mok Receives 2008 AIGA Medal
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today announced that Clement Mok, its lead design consultant and former chief creative officer, has been awarded the 2008 AIGA Gold Medal. Awarded annually by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the professional...
Free BtoB Sales and Marketing Management Webinar Hosted by Sales Engine International Takes Place Oct. 8
OLNEY, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Sales Engine International, a firm specializing in BtoB sales and marketing services, today announced that it will offer a free Webinar entitled "Improve Lead Generation and Clean Up Your Pipeline" for BtoB sales and marketing executives on...
Xerox Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for Research Firm's Managed Print Services Report
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the Leaders Quadrant in the "Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services Worldwide(1)" report. The Magic Quadrant is a proprietary research tool developed by Gartner to...
Public Gets Sneak Peek at Xerox's Erasable Paper at WIRED NextFest
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is unveiling its erasable paper to the public for the first time at WIRED NextFest, a showcase of global innovations that are transforming the world. The experimental paper can be printed on again and again, reducing paper...
GSG's Support of Charity: Water Helps
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Graphic Systems Group proudly announced today that charity: water's Sak's nationwide window displays, promoting the world's need for clean-water, has raised more than $500,000. The cause raised contributions through the sale of charity: water bracelets...
Philadelphia 100 Selects Square 2 Marketing to Help The Winners Reach Even Greater Heights
DOYLESTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Those companies named to the Philadelphia 100 list are the fastest growing companies in the Philadelphia area. Last year, the selected companies had a median growth rate of 114%, an average of 100 employees, revenues of $10 million and an...
Commercial Music Giant Goes "Global"
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - JSM Music, the commercial music production giant responsible for thousands of commercials for some of the world's biggest brands, is going "Global." JSM Austin has created and donated 23 pieces of custom-scored music which will essentially...
Merkle Ranks 31 in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland
COLUMBIA, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies, today announced it has been named to Deloitte's prestigious "Technology Fast 50 Program" for the Maryland. The program ranks the top 50...
JAFRA Cosmetics International Strengthens Leadership Team
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - JAFRA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (JAFRA), today announced two key personnel appointments designed to strengthen its U.S. division and worldwide brand integrity. Scottish-born Janice Jackson is named Senior Vice President & Chief...
Xerox DocuShare Earns Enterprise Content Management Awards from Key Industry Watchers
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) DocuShare(R) Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Platform - a Web-based electronic filing system that allows users to store and share information easily - received "Pick of the Year," "Best" and "Trend Setting...
New Report from Competitive Intelligence Provider AdGooroo Shows Obama's Web Sites Generate Six Times More Traffic than McCain's
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - AdGooroo, a leading provider of online marketing competitive intelligence and keyword tools, today unveiled its latest market intelligence report, "Searching for the Next President: the Internet's impact on McCain vs. Obama." The report quantifies the Web...
CORRECTING and REPLACING AIMS Announces Appointment of Bill Main to Top California Restaurant Association Post
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Fourth graph, last sentence of release dated September 24, 2008 should read: BM&A is noted for strategies, workshops and its digital "Trade Secrets" programs at www.billmain.com (sted BM&A is noted for strategies, workshops and its digital "Trade...
Google TV Ads Platform Adds BLOOMBERG TV to U.S. Inventory
NEW YORK & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Continuing efforts to make television advertising more relevant, accountable and measurable, Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced today that the BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) network will make national cable advertising time in the U.S...
New Incisive Study Reports Small/Medium Law Firm Billing Rates, Revenues and Profits Set New Records in FY 2007
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - U.S. law firms ranging in size from two to 150 lawyers, set new records in virtually all key financial performance metrics last year, according to the 2008 Survey of Law Firm Economics, released today. Average hourly billing rates for senior partners...
WCP Exposition Services, LLC ("WCP Expo") Promotes Veteran Industry Executive Bob Priest-Heck to CEO
MIDDLEBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - WCP Exposition Services Holding Company, LLC ("WCP Expo"), an event marketing holding company including Champion Exposition Services ("Champion"), the George Fern Company and Immersa Marketing, today announced that Mark Epstein, founder and...
Netkey Selected as "Deal of the Year" Award Winner by the Connecticut Technology Council; Also Recognized as One of 100 Technology "Companies to Watch"
EAST HAVEN, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Netkey, a global provider of solutions for self-service kiosks and digital signage, has won the Fiondella Milone LaSaracina "Deal of the Year" Award at the second annual Innovation Pipeline Awards and Technology Showcase held in Norwalk, Conn...
Bonnier Corp. Acquires Working Mother Media
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Bonnier Corporation, publisher of Parenting and Babytalk, today announced the purchase of Working Mother Media Inc., the largest multimedia company in the country focused on the advancement of women and diversity, from MCG Capital and CEO and founder...
LCW Wireless Debuts Innovative Mobile Advertising Technology in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - There you are, waiting for lunch, just killing time. Wouldn't it be nice if you learned or received something meaningful during those idle moments? Say, the weather forecast, a list of new movies, ticket discounts or restaurant deals? Several...
RadioShack Sees 8.4% Brand Awareness Increase With Mobile Advertising Campaign Powered by Greystripe
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Today Greystripe, creators of the leading in-game mobile ad network and ad-supported mobile game distribution platform, announced the results of a recent mobile advertising campaign with RadioShack. Greystripe developed the mobile advertising...
GroundFloor Media Receives Three Gold Pick and Four Silver Pick Awards From PRSA Colorado
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - GroundFloor Media, Inc., a Denver-based public relations agency, was awarded three Gold Pick awards and four Silver Pick awards for campaigns developed and executed for national, regional and local consumer, technology and nonprofit clients. The awards...
AOL Launches New Lifestyle and Pop Culture Sites; AOL Programming Hits Record Traffic Numbers in August
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - AOL announced the launch of two new specialty sites, Lemondrop, http://lemondrop.com, which covers women's lifestyle, and PopEater, http://popeater.com, which focuses on pop culture. The new sites continue AOL's efforts to launch experiences targeted...
DataSource Signs Taco John's International
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - DataSource, Inc., one of America's leading print supply chain management companies announced today they have signed an agreement with Taco John's International, a quick-service Mexican restaurant company with more than 400 restaurants in 25...
AMP Agency Acquires Boston-based Fulgent Media Group
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - AMP Agency, a full-service experiential marketing agency, today announced the acquisition of Fulgent Media Group, a full-service media agency providing strategy and placement services with focus across emerging "digital" media platforms. Named a "Hot...
Sapient Wins Seven 2008 WebAwards from Web Marketing Association
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today announced that its Sapient Interactive service group received seven 2008 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association. The Association recognized Sapient's breadth of interactive expertise, specifically highlighting work...
Web Marketing Association's 2008 WebAwards Honor Johns Manville Site, Created by Faction Media
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Faction Media, a full-service digitally-led marketing agency based in Denver, announced that their client, Johns Manville, is the winner of an international internet design award, the WebAward, from the Web Marketing Association. Recognized as the Best Web...
ThatsUs.com Launches Innovative eCommerce Marketing Package
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Growth Technologies International, Inc., a Florida Corporation (Pink Sheets: GRWT) ("Growth Tech" or "the Company") is pleased to announce ThatsUs.com, its wholly owned subsidiary, has successfully launched an innovative new ecommerce marketing...
Silverpop's New BtoB Study Finds Prospects Want Answers Fast
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - A new Silverpop study of online lead management practices found that people are willing to answer a lot of questions as long as they can do it quickly, and once registered, are anxious to hear from companies. To measure how business-to-business...
Xerox Announces Document Management to Go
PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced a small, yet powerful mobile scanner that handles the document needs of business travelers, from expense receipts to business cards and documents, for only $199.99. The Xerox Travel Scanner 100...
NT Media Announces Plans to Launch Video Sharing and Social Networking Website, NEUROTRASH.tv
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - NT Media Corp (www.ntmedia.tv)(OTCBB:NTMI), announced today that it has completed development of the first in a series of websites that will establish the Company as an online entertainment and media provider. The site is www.neurotrash.tv and is a...
Platinum Guild and Groom Groove Launch Platinum Marriage Proposal Story Contest
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Platinum Guild International, the worldwide marketing arm for Platinum jewelry, and GroomGroove.com, the leading engagement and wedding web site for men, have partnered together to launch a marriage proposal story contest. Men are invited to share the...
Tobacco-Movie Industry Ties Traced to Hollywood's Early Years in Stanford/UCSF Study
STANFORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Remember the glamour days of smoking when such stars as Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall puffed their way into Hollywood legend? When images of John Wayne and Gary Cooper, cigarette in hand, symbolized virility? And Joan Crawford lighting a...
Exhibition "85 Year History Of Russian Aviation Shown In Aeroflot Poster Advertisements" Has Arrived To The Chelsea Art Museum In New York City Starting September 22, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - A unique exhibition entitled 'History in the Aeroflot Posters' enjoyed great success in Moscow earlier this year and has now opened at the Chelsea Art Museum. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Yakovenko and U.S. Aeroflot General Director...
America Voted: GEICO Caveman Named Favorite Advertising Icon
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The more the Cavemen try to distance themselves from GEICO, the more attention they bring to the auto insurer, all of which helps GEICO keep on its record growth pace. This week the GEICO Caveman was voted one of the country's most popular...
The Windy City Gets a Taste of Caribbean Flavor
CANCUN, Mexico-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - On September 29, the streets of Chicago will be the scenario for the launch of the new promotional campaign under the slogan "Cancun Deeply Unique," presented by The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Mexico Tourism Board. A total of 170...
TriTech SBDC Funding Conference Shows Entrepreneurs How to Find Financing to Succeed
RIVERSIDE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The TriTech SBDC, an economic development program of Riverside Community College District, will sponsor a funding conference for entrepreneurs who want to learn how to obtain financing for their businesses on October 16, 2008 from 9:00 to 3:00...
Launch of New CREDITZ Digital Currency Website for USA
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - CEO America Inc., (PINK SHEETS: CEOA) is pleased to announce today that it has launched its new website www.creditz.com in the U.S. The site demonstrates that it is truly a 21st century loyalty payment system that works in tandem and co-operation with...
Private Equity Firm Dubilier & Co. Partners with Bulletin News to Expand Media Intelligence Services
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Dubilier & Co., a private equity firm that continues to expand its reach in the media services arena, announced that it has placed a $5 million initial round of $15 million in funding with Bulletin News, LLC, effective immediately. Based in...
Filmaka Revs up "Mustang Stories" for Ford Motor Company
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Filmaka (www.filmaka.com) an online global creative community and marketplace, celebrates life in the fast lane with Ford Motor Company and advertising agency JWT Team Detroit to offer filmmakers a chance to write and direct "Mustang Stories," short...
Greg Sterling to Present Results from Survey of National Advertisers on Local Online Advertising
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Greg Sterling, Principal of Sterling Market Intelligence will present surprising results and analysis from his recent survey of national advertisers and their local online advertising efforts in a Webcast to be held on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. PDT. Q&A at the...
Metro New York Names Flavorpill Weekly Listings Contributor
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Flavorpill—the foremost email magazine covering music, art, and cultural events in New York City—will debut weekly listings for Metro New York newspaper on September 26, 2008. The half page feature, titled Metro Flavor, will appear in Metro's...
Doggett Advertising Recognized as the Leading Brand Development Firm in the Southeast
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Doggett Advertising www.doggettadvertising.com is the leading brand development agency in the Southeast. Doggett Advertising is the only certified Brand Strategy agency in the Charlotte market through its membership and certification by the...
Yahoo! Launches Transformative Digital Ad Platform
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Emmy(R) Award nominee and Golden Globe(R) Award winner Jon Hamm of AMC's original drama series Mad Men(R), today joined Yahoo!'s Chief Executive Officer Jerry Yang, President Sue Decker and Executive Vice President of Yahoo! U.S. Hilary Schneider for the...
Elias/Savion Advertising, Inc. Appoints New Public Relations Manager
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Elias/Savion Advertising, Inc., an award-winning, full-service advertising and public relations agency located in Pittsburgh, PA is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Webber as public relations manager. Webber has 15 years of...
William Keiper and Ken Kirkpatrick Named to Caliber Data Board of Directors
REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Caliber Data, Inc. today announced the appointment of William Keiper, 57, and Ken Kirkpatrick, 55, to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Kirkpatrick is Washington State President for U.S. Bank, and Mr. Keiper is the former CEO of...
Kimbia Knocks Down Technology Barriers, Introduces the Future of Online Fundraising
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Kimbia, Inc., provider of the most powerful and flexible online fundraising software, is changing the rules of how organizations raise money on the Internet. They're making it easier; they're making it more effective; they're enabling nonprofits and...
Sojern Announces Launch of Boarding Pass Content with American Airlines
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Sojern today announced its launch with American Airlines, the world's largest airline. This new partnership provides destination-specific content via the boarding passes which travelers obtain through the airline's online flight check-in process...
Research and Markets: 2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook Features 5-Year Trend Establishments, Sales Totals and the Latest Financial Ratios
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. The 2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook report is the leading annual publication that describes over 100 major...
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