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Company Profile for Sponsorhouse, Inc. dba: Loop'd Network
-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Loop'd Network is THE social network for action sports. A place for Pros, Ams and Fans to share with friends, discover what's happening in their favorite sports, showcase their talent, and connect with sponsors. Our unique approach to social media and sports marketing...
Company Profile for Healthcare Success Strategies
-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Healthcare Success Strategies specializes in evidence-based medical marketing (for all physician and surgical specialties including plastic surgery, radiology, internal medicine, etc.), dental marketing, physical therapy marketing and allied healthcare marketing...
Visible Results USA Adds Key Staff to Business Development Team
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 3 PRNewswire — Leading global loyalty marketing specialists Visible Results have appointed Steve Marquis as Director, Business Development in its US office. Marquis will be responsible for driving Visible Results' business development strategy and execution...
Tred Displays Partners with SemaSys to Jointly Launch Green-Tech Digital Display Products
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Tred Displays Corporation (www.treddisplays.com) today announced it has entered into an agreement with SemaSys Corporation (www.semasys.com) to jointly launch the world's first HybridSign(TM) products, expected to ship in 3Q08. Tred Displays is the...
TheKnot.com Announces Record-Breaking New Membership from January Through June 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) is pleased to announce that the company's flagship brand, TheKnot.com, celebrated its highest number of new registered members during the first half of 2008 than in any first two quarters in the company's history. For the first...
interCLICK Announces New Trading Symbol
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - interCLICK, Inc. (OTCBB: CACN) announced today that effective with the commencement of trading on Monday, July 7th, the Company's common stock will trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the new ticker symbol ICLK. The Company recently announced...
Media Breakaway, LLC Supports Local Community
WESTMINSTER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Media Breakaway, LLC, a pioneer in the performance-based online marketing industry, today announced another initiative in its Media Breakaway Makes a Difference program. On June 27, 15 Media Breakaway team members stepped away from their offices...
America's Hope Foundation, a Group Committed to Restoring Integrity to the American Political Process, Announces an Upcoming Ad Buy Through the November General Election
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 3 PRNewswire — America's Hope Foundation announces plans for an upcoming TV, radio and internet based ad campaign aimed at educating the American people about Barack Obama, his extremist views, and his radical associations. On July 2, 2008, America's Hope...
Critical Mass Wins AutoTrader.Com Digital Account
CALGARY, Alberta and CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire — Critical Mass (www.criticalmass.com), an Omnicom digital marketing agency, has been named the interactive agency of record for AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace. Critical Mass' team will develop and execute digital...
LIUNA Carpets Virginia Regions with Holiday Radio Ads Urging Progress on State's Transportation Crisis
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - LIUNA - the Laborers' International Union of North America - began radio ads today in several Virginia regions urging progress on the state's transportation crisis that negatively affects working people every day. The ads will run on multiple stations in...
Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New and Valuable Member of the Team
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HFBV) is proud to announce that Harold E. Reyes will be joining the HFBV Family as Vice President of Business Development for the Hispanic Market. Harold E. Reyes will direct and develop distribution, marketing, and...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.2%; June Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 49.9%; New Orders Index at 48.6%; Employment Index at 43.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in June, 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...
Critical Mass Appoints Jason Theodor Creative Director
CALGARY, Alberta and CHICAGO, July 3 PRNewswire — Critical Mass (www.criticalmass.com), an Omnicom digital marketing agency, has named branding expert Jason Theodor Creative Director. An avid blogger, lecturer, and industry veteran with eleven years experience, he will be based in...
Critical Path Launches AdDirector
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Critical Path, Inc., a leading provider of messaging software and services, today announced the launch of AdDirector, a real-time targeted advertising platform enhancing its Memova(R) solution portfolio. AdDirector enables service providers to...
iBloks Appoints Will Hunsinger CEO
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - iBloks Inc. today named Will Hunsinger, former GM of Gap Online, its CEO. An internet veteran, Hunsinger brings a deep knowledge of advertising from his experience at Gap and at Overture Services. Last week iBloks appointed Mike Hard, VP of Microsoft's ad...
Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain Featured on Azteca America's Issues: Caras y Voces
LOS ANGELES, July 3 PRNewswire — Azteca America is proud to feature Arizona Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain on this week's broadcast of "Issues: Caras y Voces" (Issues: Faces and Voices), hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman. The interview focuses...
Cody Ventures Corporation Announces a Second Phase for Their Flagship Property
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Cody Ventures Corporation (PINK SHEETS:CVCP) announced today a relaunch date for their flagship property, TheOuterPost.Com. The company stated that they will be relaunching the second phase of their social networking website on August 31st...
Towona Media Elects Mr. Zhang Zhenzhong (Gareth Chang), Renowned Media and Technology Executive, as Its Chairman and CEO
BEIJING, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Towona Media, the largest transport digital media group in China, announced today in Beijing that it has appointed Zhang Zhenzhong (Gareth Chang), renowned international media and technology business leader and famous Chinese entrepreneur, as its...
FUNimation Entertainment and Geneon Entertainment Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for North America
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, July 3 PRNewswire — FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation, and Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc., a leading producer of Japanese animation, announced today their partnership to distribute select DVD titles in North America...
MediaWhiz Acquires ScribeFire(TM): Web's #1 Blog-Editing Technology for Firefox(R)
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — MediaWhiz , Atlanta, and Ft. Lauderdale. Learn more at http://www.mediawhiz.com, or call 888-866-WHIZ. SOURCE MediaWhiz
MENSA National Conference to Feature Marketing Strategist Maggie Jessup
DENVER, July 3 PRNewswire — Award winning journalist turned publicity maven Maggie Jessup is slated to speak at MENSA's 2008 Annual Gathering in Denver on July 4 at 5:00 PM. Attendees will get an insider's look at Fame and the marketing, publicity, and brand strategy involved in...
Bret Michaels Adds Texas Bike Rally to 2008 Rock of Love Tour: Tickets on Sale Now for Gonzales Thunder Rally Rock Festival and Bike Rally, Oct. 10-12, in Gonzales, Texas
GONZALES, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for this year's inaugural Gonzales Thunder Rally, a three-day rock festival and bike rally Oct. 10-12 at JB Wells Park in historic Gonzales, south of Austin, east of San Antonio...
PurpleTalk Launches Free Advertising for iPhone Developers
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - With the upcoming launch of Apple AppStore, thousands of iPhone application developers are trying to find a way to publicize their applications to stand out from the crowd. PurpleTalk, Inc has just launched a unique, free reciprocal advertising service...
It's a Race to the Finish with emediagroup
GREENVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - emediagroup, a Greenville-based provider of commercial printing solutions and services, has been tapped to provide the all-important competition bibs for the 2008 US Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field, currently being held in Eugene, Oregon. The...
The Knot Inc CEO David Liu Named Ernst & Young Metro New York Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award Winner
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - NASDAQ: KNOT, a leading lifestage media company, today announced that David Liu, CEO received the Metro New York Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award in the E-Services category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes...
Getty Images Announces Completion of Acquisition by Hellman & Friedman
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Getty Images, Inc. (NYSE:GYI) today announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman. Getty Images announced on February 25, 2008 a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Hellman &...
LGBT Marketing National Webinar 2008
Webinar to be held on Tuesday afternoon, July 15th, 2-3:30 pm ET BOSTON, July 2 PRNewswire — During the nation's present economic downturn, many companies are considering strategies to attract and retain new customers. Not surprising, many more are taking a closer look at America's...
New TV and Radio Spots Promote Adoption of Teens, Sibling Groups, Kids With Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 2 PRNewswire — Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today unveiled a series of statewide English and Spanish television spots promoting the benefits of public adoption. The spots are part of Governor Charlie Crist's "Explore Adoption" initiative, a statewide public...
With over 20 Thousand Unique Visitors Per Month - EthnicEvents.com Grows and Takes on a Life of Its Own
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Throughout the years, Global has developed many products from its proprietary research to its latest venture www.ethnicevents.com. The site is now experiencing rapid growth. With over 20 thousand unique visitors per month, it is the only marketing portal of...
Ad Delivery Solutions Guarantees 99.9 Percent Uptime with AlertSite
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Advertising drives the Internet, and ad servers drive advertising. When an ad server slows or goes down, a publisher's advertising revenue plummets. It's no surprise that publishers demand service level agreements (SLAs) that commit their ad...
Former Google Executive and New Media Expert Charley Cassell Joins Vibes Media as Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Vibes Media, the market-leading interactive mobile marketing company, announced today the appointment of Charley Cassell as Chief Financial Officer. Cassell held several senior positions at leading internet companies before joining Vibes. In his previous role...
AOL Launches BigDownload.com
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - AOL announced the launch of BigDownload.com, http://www.bigdownload.com, a new content- and service-centered site for the PC gaming audience providing free downloads, game reviews and industry news. BigDownload.com is the first joint project between AOL Games...
X-Rite Reports Preliminary Q2 2008 Sales Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - X-Rite Inc. (NASDAQ: XRIT) today reported preliminary Q2 2008 sales results in the range of $71.5 million to $72.5 million. This is compared to proforma 2007 Q2 sales (including Pantone) of $72 million. In addition, the Company reported that it...
Cohn & Wolfe and GCI Group Merge to Create 'Top Ten' Agency for the New Era in Communications
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — WPP public relations agencies Cohn & Wolfe and GCI Group have merged to create a dynamic global agency singularly-suited to the transformed communications environment. The new firm, to be called Cohn & Wolfe, offers a powerful combination of...
'Spraychel for President' is Off to a Strong Start as Spraychel Inspires Crowd at the National Spray Convention
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - In what's becoming an extremely heated fridge race, the "Spraychel for President" campaign team announced today that Spraychel is making great progress despite the shocking departure of two key supporters. According to an inside source at...
Lauren Bernier Comes on Board as Account Manager at Hydrogen Advertising
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Hydrogen Advertising has added Lauren Bernier to its account management team as account manager. The former right-wing forward of the U.S. Junior Olympics field hockey team will report to Cindy Dunbar, director of account management, and joins the agency...
American Kennel Club Offers Suggestions for Obama's New "Number Two"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Vice President isn't the only high-level position that Barack Obama is currently trying to fill. It's been widely reported that - win or lose - the Obamas have promised their two daughters a dog after the presidential election. With 158 breeds registered by...
American Express Launches New Spot with Tina Fey and Martin Scorsese
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Today, American Express announces the launch of its latest television spot featuring comedian and actress Tina Fey showcasing how American Express provides exclusive travel benefits for Platinum Card(R) members. The spot, part of its "Are you a Cardmember?(R...
A Crystal Ball for the Media Industry: Future of Media Summit Connects Insights Between Silicon Valley and Australia
SYDNEY, Australia-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The third annual Future of Media Summit will be held simultaneously in Sydney and Silicon Valley on 15 July, 2008. The Summit is organized by Future Exploration Network, a global strategy and events firm. "The extraordinary pace of change in the...
Keating Magee Announces Sonic Boomers(C) or Bust! Webinar
NEW ORLEANS, July 2 PRNewswire — Keating Magee , and implications and opportunities for marketers to better engage the Sonic Boomer with their brand will be discussed. According to Holly McCollum, Keating Magee chief operating officer, "Keating Magee is committed to exploring new and...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Online Television Content Becoming Increasingly Effective in Targeting New-Vehicle Buyers
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Online television show content is emerging as an increasingly effective way of reaching new-vehicle buyers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Power Auto Online Media Study(SM)-Summer, released today. The semi-annual study...
Journal Sentinel Inc. Announces Restructuring
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Journal Sentinel Inc. announced today that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% of its approximately 1,300 full time equivalent employees to address the impact of a challenging advertising environment. Journal Sentinel Inc. is a Journal Communications...
BlogHer Announces Blockbuster Premium-Level Sponsors, With General Motors as Platinum Sponsor, for Its Fourth Annual Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - BlogHer, Inc. (www.blogher.com), one of the top women's online networks and the Web's number-one guide to blogs by women, today announced its list of premium sponsors for its fourth annual blog conference. The event is slated to draw more than 1,000...
Quiznos is "Freedom Sponsor" for the National Federation of the Blind's March for Independence
DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Quiznos, one of the nation's fastest-growing quick service restaurant chains, today announced that it will be a "Freedom Sponsor" of the National Federation of the Blind's March for Independence, to be held July 2, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Over one thousand...
interCLICK, Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Preliminary Revenue
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - interCLICK, Inc. (OTCBB: CACN) announced today preliminary revenue estimates for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008. interCLICK expects to report revenue of between $4.5 million - $4.6 million, an increase of approximately 26% - 29% compared to the 2008...
Leading News Organization ITN Extends Advertising Deal with blinkx Based on Proven Campaign Success
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that it has won an extension contract that will augment the scope of its advertising partnership with ITN, one of the world's leading news and multimedia content companies...
Verispan Reports: Psychiatrists Rank Eli Lilly Number One in Overall Esteem
YARDLEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - According to Verispan's Pharmaceutical Company Image 2008 study, Eli Lilly received the most votes from psychiatrists as a top company in overall esteem. Lilly was mentioned by 43% of the 422 psychiatrists who participated in the biennial study. Pfizer...
Publicis Groupe Acquires Kekst and Company, Incorporated
PARIS and NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris : FR0000130577] announced today that it has acquired Kekst and Company, Incorporated, a leading strategic and financial public relations firm based in New York. Kekst and Company, Incorporated, which was...
Hill & Knowlton Launches Global Sustainability Manifesto
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Hill & Knowlton (H&K) today launched its Sustainability Manifesto which commits the global communications consultancy to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2010. The Manifesto pulls together existing best practice and leanings from...
Generations X, Y Lead Way as Consumers Experiment With Online, Mobile Video - But Most Dollars Still Flow to DVDs, TV Service
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — As TV and movie studios push to make more of their video content available online, a just-released study from Knowledge Networks reveals that while consumers are indeed turning to new video technologies — such as online streaming and...
Omnicom Group Announces Landmark Consultancy, G23, to Help Businesses Address the Unrealized Potential of the Global Female Economy
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) announced the formation today of G23, a high level strategic solution for clients seeking to make relevant and sustaining connections with women whether as consumers, customers, employees or other stakeholders...
Becker Group Hires Theme Park Veteran as New Vice President of Exhibitions
BALTIMORE, July 2 PRNewswire — Becker Group, a 50-year-old experiential marketing firm based in Baltimore, today announced the appointment of Dave Danon as vice president of exhibitions of its Los Angeles office. Danon joins Becker Group with over 18 years of business and operational...
iREP Japan Announces That it has Chosen KENSHOO SEARCH(TM) Solution to Head its Entire Search Engine Marketing Strategy
TOKYO, July 2 PRNewswire — KENSHOO SEARCH(TM) has been selected to be the core search engine marketing platform for one of Japan's largest SEM agencies, iREP. Kenshoo was able to deliver a platform that is not only the most advanced in the field of SEM but is also fully compatible...
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Honored for Best Marketing Campaign at 2008 American Business Awards(SM)
CARROLLTON, Texas, July 2 PRNewswire — T.G.I. Friday's USA was recently recognized at the 2008 American Business Awards, dubbed the Stevie(R) Awards, winning the Best Marketing Campaign category for the company's "Right Portion, Right Price" initiative. "It is an honor to have been...
Outsourcing Indian Television Monitoring Needs
MUMBAI, July 2 PRNewswire — Esha News Monitoring Services Private Limited, the largest television news monitoring agency in India launches web page service, a service where television reports and clips can be accessed from your desktop 24X7 through Esha News website...
Yahoo! Partners With MerchantCircle to Help Local Businesses Get More Customers
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — MerchantCircle, the largest online network of local business owners in the nation, today announces a partnership with Yahoo! that allows MerchantCircle members exclusive access to Yahoo! Local online marketing services. As a Yahoo! 'Local...
Ricoh to Place First Eco-Powered Electronic Billboard in New York City's Times Square
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., July 2 PRNewswire — Ricoh Americas Corporation announced today that its parent company, Ricoh Company, Ltd. of Tokyo, will erect a sign in New York City's Times Square that will be 100 percent powered by solar and wind power. The electronic billboard, the first ever...
Coremetrics Selected As One Of The Bay Area's Most Admired Companies
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Coremetrics, the leading provider of digital marketing optimization solutions, announced that it has been selected as one of the Most Admired Bay Area companies. Every year, local Bay Area news organization KRON 4 gathers nominations of local...
Alliance Data Schedules Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call for July 16, 2008
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, will host a conference call on July 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Company's second-quarter results...
Rainmaker to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results on July 31, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR), a leading provider of sales and marketing solutions combining hosted application software and execution services, will announce its fiscal 2008 second quarter financial results after the close of...
Clear Channel Announces Termination of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Clear Channel Senior Notes & Extension to the Offer Expiration Date and Consent Payment Deadline in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for AMFM Senior Notes
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Clear Channel Communications, Inc. ("Clear Channel") announced today that it has terminated its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding 7.65% Senior Notes due 2010 (CUSIP No. 184502AK8) (the "CCU Notes"). None of the...
Lamar Advertising Company to Release Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Operating Results
BATON ROUGE, La.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) will release its second quarter ended June 30, 2008 earnings report before the market opens Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Lamar will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (central...
Minneapolis Marketing Agency Opens Hong Kong Office
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - MoCo (www.bigideas.com) announced today the opening of a new office in Hong Kong, which will allow the company to better serve its current customers in the U.S. and seek new business internationally. "We are very excited to have opened a new office in...
The IAB Launches Revised Ad Unit and Rich Media Creative Guidelines
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced the release of Revised Ad Unit and Rich Media Creative Guidelines. By providing the industry with a common minimum set of creative specifications, these revised guidelines help simplify the online ad...
Jack Balousek Joins Kowabunga! Board of Directors
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Kowabunga!(R) (AMEX:THK), the leading provider of interactive performance-based advertising networks and technology platforms, today announced that Jack Balousek has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective June 27, 2008. Mr. Balousek will...
Pixel Creative Group Relocates to Galleria Area
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Pixel Creative Group, with more than 30 years of design, marketing and advertising experience, has moved to the prestigious Galleria area. Pixel Creative Group evolved from the award-winning Gluth, Weaver Design and John Weaver Design organizations, which...
SpiralFrog Makes Downloading Music Easier with Automatic Upgrade to Windows Media Player 11
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - SpiralFrog(TM) (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal music experience, is adding an automatic update function in its download manager that will give hundreds of thousands of music-hungry fans faster and easier access to SpiralFrog's huge library of free...
Fox Sports en Espanol's Integrated Media Platform Helps Conill Deliver Silver Media Lion for Toyota Campaign at Cannes
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Firmly positioned as the most dominant sports network in the Spanish-language pay television space, Fox Sports en Espanol demonstrated to the international media community its expertise in providing unparalleled, innovative advertising solutions for its...
LiveDeal, Inc. to Present at Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - LiveDeal, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVE), the nation's first combined local online classifieds and Yellow Pages marketplace (www.livedeal.com), today announced that the company will present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference, being held July...
Boston Restaurant Answers Censorship of Ads with Its Own "Censored" Ads
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - After two of its ads had been deemed inappropriate by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the Boston restaurant group Legal Sea Foods has now taken the unique step of producing replacement ads that shine a spotlight on what it feels is the censorship...
CORRECTING and REPLACING the Rubicon Project Partners With AdJug to Deliver Efficiency to the International Online Advertising Market
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - In the boilerplate, second paragraph, second sentence should read: Within the first 6 months of launch, the company optimized more than 25 billion ads for more than 1,000 websites and 150 of the top ad networks while reaching more than 150 million unique...
Venture Tape Partners with Graphtec to Offer New Automotive Paint Protection Package
ROCKLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of specialty tapes, has announced an innovative partnership with Graphtec Corporation to offer a turnkey automotive paint protection package to car dealerships and retail customers. VentureShield, a clear...
'Be Your Own Design Star' with Valpak(R) and HGTV Summer Sweepstakes
LARGO, Fla., July 1 PRNewswire — Valpak(R) will deliver more than great values when it features the competition-based show HGTV Design Star and offers consumers and viewers the chance to win the "Be Your Own Design Star" $5,000 HGTV Design Star room makeover sweepstakes. The contest...
It's Free Coke Zero for Fans Across U.S. If One of 13 NASCAR(R) Drivers Wins Inaugural Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - For members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, each victory in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(TM) race is traditionally followed by a thirst-quenching chug of an ice cold Coke Zero in the winner's circle. This weekend, 13 of the sport's top drivers will attempt to...
Germinder Celebrates 10th Anniversary Day With $10,000 Donation Pledge
NEW YORK and KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 1 PRNewswire — Germinder & Associates, a marketing & communications agency specializing in animal health is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Day with a $10,000 donation pledge. As an expansion of its "Germinder Giving Back" program, the...
Arbitron Inc. Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled For July 22, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) today announced that it will release its second quarter results on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 during pre-market hours. Following the release, Arbitron will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company invites you to...
Georgette Klinger Names Haute PR Agency of Record
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Haute PR today announced the addition of Georgette Klinger, the beauty leader, to its roster of high-profile clients. "When we decided to relaunch Georgette Klinger, I wanted expert advice from a PR powerhouse," said Trevor Belton, President of Georgette...
Global Leader in Mobile Content 'Sets Site' on US Market
NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Zedge.net, the primary destination for free user generated mobile content, revealed today its goal of extending its global market leadership to the United States. Zedge (www.Zedge.net) has become the first mobile social community to surpass the...
Thomson's PRN Announces Agreement With Conde Nast's Bon Appetit for Customized Content on Checkout TV(TM) Network
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Thomson's Premier Retail Networks, Inc. (PRN), the world's most experienced provider of digital media solutions at retail, and Conde Nast Publications, publisher of 26 consumer magazines and their Web sites, today announced a programming agreement to...
Infiniti, Saturn and Subaru to Advertise Full Inventory of Certified Used Vehicles on Cars.com
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Cars.com announced today an expansion of its certified used-vehicle advertising program through partnerships with Infiniti, Saturn and Subaru. In-market car buyers searching Cars.com can now access basic listings for the automakers' complete inventory of...
The Meyocks Group Becomes Independent Advertising Agency
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Doug Jeske, chief operating officer of The Meyocks Group advertising agency, has acquired the firm from Hy-Vee, the two parties announced today. The Meyocks Group will continue to be advertising agency of record for Hy-Vee. "This change in...
Blog Targets College Seniors and Young Professionals in PR
INDIANAPOLIS, July 1 PRNewswire — An adjunct college professor at a leading journalism school in the Midwest has - out of what he feels is necessity - started a blog to provide a place for college students and young professionals to discuss how public relations works ... in the real...
ALM Announces Promotions at the Daily Report
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - ALM, a leading media company serving legal and business professionals, today named Blair Matthews as publisher of the Daily Report in Atlanta. Matthews will report to Chris Mobley, group publisher. In addition, Ed Bean, editor in chief of the newspaper, will...
Uptownlife.net Brings ''UPTOWN'' Online
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - UPTOWN Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle publication targeted at Affluent African Americans (AAA), has launched its web-based counterpart, Uptownlife.net, bringing the UPTOWN lifestyle to consumers on a daily basis. Uptownlife.net complements the magazine by...
MWW Group Selected by JetBlue Airways for Contingency Planning, Incident Response and Issues Management Counsel
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MWW Group, one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, today announced that it has been retained by JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) to provide ongoing contingency planning and training services, incident response support and...
starMedia Launches New Comprehensive Finance Channel
MIAMI, July 1 PRNewswire — The global Spanish-language Portal, starMedia, announced today the launch of starMedia Finanzas ( http://us.finanzas.starmedia.com ), a new channel service dedicated to providing the most current and comprehensive international financial summary. The channel...
Hutchinson Group Announces Additional Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire — In an effort to offer more comprehensive services to clients, Asa Hutchinson, CEO of Hutchinson Group, today announced that Kevin Breeding of Tulsa, Oklahoma is joining the firm as Partner. Mr. Breeding brings a wealth of experience in strategic...
The Castle Group Adds Five New Clients to Consumer Public Relations Practice
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The Castle Group, Inc., an independent public relations, events management and incentive agency, today announced the addition of five new clients to its consumer public relations practice. Hardware: — Phillips Screw Innovation LLC retained Castle to...
Wizzard Media Signs Podcast Publishing and Advertising Deal with Spike TV
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Wizzard Media (AMEX: WZE), the world's largest podcasting network, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Spike TV to use Wizzard's LibsynPRO 2.0 service to host a podcast in support of Spike's new original series, "Factory." The agreement also...
Powered Debuts Social Marketing Workshop with Josh Bernoff in Dallas
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Powered, a leading provider of social commerce solutions, today announced the company will host a Social Marketing Workshop, titled How to Create a Social Marketing Blueprint for Your Business, at the Westin Park Central in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, July...
ePrize, Worldwide Leader in Interactive Promotions, Chooses iRise to Visualize Concepts for Clients
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - iRise(R), the world's leading visualization solutions company, announced today that ePrize, the worldwide leader in interactive promotions, has chosen iRise to visualize promotions it creates and manages for global companies. By mocking up the...
hawkeye Goes "Near Sited" at Mega Events
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Associating a brand with a mega event - be it the Olympics, the Grammy's, American Idol 8, Iron Man II or Grand Theft Auto V - does not always translate to success in making the brand relevant to its core consumers. But, according to Rodney Mason, "If you take a...
Pricester.com Positioning to Facilitate Growth
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Pricester.com, Inc. (OTCBB:PRCC), an Internet marketing and technology company, announced a reorganization of the company to better suit recent and planned acquisitions, as well as the addition of new online product and service divisions. In May...
IncrediMail and Google Sign AdSense Direct Agreement
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - IncrediMail Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAIL) (www.incredimail-corp.com), an Internet content and media company, today announced that it has signed a direct agreement with Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), reflecting negotiated terms for the Company's participation in the...
New York Agency to Help Make Chicago an Interactive Capital
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Brooklyn-based, independent interactive agency Domani Studios has announced the opening of their second office. The new agency is located in Chicago's West Loop and provides the same integrated interactive services as the established, award-winning New York...
eForce Media Names Jeffrey Schwartz President and CEO
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - eForce Media, a leading customer identification and sales lead generation company, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Schwartz to the position of president/CEO and director of the eForce board of directors, and the concurrent acquisition of...
AOL's Platform-A Expands Midwest Advertising Team
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - AOL's Platform-A announced the expansion of its Midwest office, headquartered in Chicago. The expansion includes the addition of three key sales executives, including a former Yahoo! advertising sales executive. The growth reflects Platform-A's commitment to...
ExactTarget Names CareerBuilder.com President and CEO Matthew W. Ferguson and Business Veteran Timothy Maudlin to Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - ExactTarget, a leading provider of on-demand, email and one-to-one marketing solutions, today announced the appointment of Matthew W. Ferguson and Timothy Maudlin to its board of directors. "We are very fortunate to add talented and experienced business...
Infusionsoft Announces New VP of Customer Service Jo Anne Ravielli
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Infusionsoft, the leader in marketing automation software for small businesses, today announced that Jo Anne Ravielli has joined the Infusionsoft executive leadership team as vice president of customer service and support. In this capacity, Ravielli will...
Better Homes and Gardens(R) Real Estate Set to Formally Launch
PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC will host a press conference and webcast on July 23, 2008, to formally announce the launch of a new and innovative real estate brand. Please join Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens...
Specific Media Appoints Jon Schulz as Senior Vice President, Global Category Development
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Specific Media, the largest independent online advertising network, announced today that it has appointed Jon Schulz as senior vice president, global category development. A seasoned executive who headed up all digital media planning for the Ford...
Premium Geographic Domain Names Available at Upcoming Moniker Auction at GeoDomain Expo in July
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Customer Acquisition Network Changes Company Name to interCLICK
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Customer Acquisition Network Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CACN) announced today the unveiling of its new company name to "interCLICK, Inc.", thereby aligning its corporate identity with its core operations becoming the only pure play publicly traded ad network in...
The Outer Post Announces Wild Word Chase Contest Winner
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Cody Ventures Corporation's (CVCP) (Pink Sheets:CVCP) web property, TheOuterPost.Com announced today the winner of its Wild Word Chase contest. The Wild Word Chase was a week-long contest that prompted community users to follow clues in search...
JWT Partners With Lionsgate(R) to Sponsor the First Season of the Groundbreaking AMC Television Series, Mad Men, On DVD
NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — JWT announced today that it has entered into a unique agreement with Lionsgate(R) (NYSE: LGF) to include a 10-second JWT-branded advertisement on the 4-disc Mad Men: Season One DVD set, available in stores today. JWT's spot...
Debut Broadcasting Finds Success in Half the Time with Second Cluster of Small Market Stations
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Debut Broadcasting Corporation(TM) (OTCBB: DBTB), a media and entertainment company, today announced it has generated more than $110,000 in incremental business bookings in just three days from new advertising partners for its two Vicksburg, Miss...
HipCricket Hires Vice President of Sales and Client Development
KIRKLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - HipCricket, a pioneering mobile marketing company, today announced the appointment of Dennis McCormick as vice president of sales and client development. In his new position, McCormick will be leading the Broadcast, Brand and Client Development teams...
5W Public Relations Expands Fashion & Life Style Practice with Luxe Pioneers
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — 5W Public Relations is excited to announce the addition of luxury clients Gracienne, Ovando, and Linda Loudermilk to its current client roster. 5WPR, named by Inc. Magazine as one the nation's fastest growing companies, has become known as one of the most...
Korn/Ferry Expands External Affairs Center of Expertise
LOS ANGELES, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced several key changes within its External Affairs Center of Expertise to support its continued growth and success. Effective...
ID Media Launches New Local Marketing System
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — ID Media, the largest direct response and digital media services company in the U.S., is breaking new ground with a Web- based system designed to bring the benefits of cost and convenience enjoyed by large, national marketers to local dealers and...
Enesco Acquires GUND Business
ITASCA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, today announced the acquisition of the worldwide assets of GUND, the 110-year-old plush manufacturer. GUND is a well-recognized global brand, and has been revered for maintaining...
FP Mailing Solutions Opens District Offices
ADDISON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - FP Mailing Solutions, a world-class mailroom solutions provider, has opened new district sales offices to serve the Los Angeles and Chicago metro areas. The new Los Angeles office handles direct sales in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The new Chicago...
SocialSpark Launches Solutions Center for Bloggers & Advertisers
ORLANDO, Fla., July 1 PRNewswire — IZEA, the world's largest social media marketing network, today announced that SocialSpark(TM) has launched the SocialSpark Solutions Center to help bloggers, both professional and hobbyists, launch a new blog, improve existing ones, stay current on...
The MovieGoer Mindset
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Mindset Media (www.mindset-media.com), an online ad network that enables brand advertisers to reach millions of people with the personality traits that fit their brands, released today a Mindset Profile(TM) of people who go to the movies regularly, which...
Internet Broadcasting Launches 'Slantly' -- A Web-Based Opinion Tool
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 1 PRNewswire — Internet Broadcasting, the leading local Internet solution provider for broadcast publishers, today announced the launch of "Slantly," an online opinion tool for Web publishers that integrates polling and discussions to create a robust forum for...
Omaha Fire Department Uses Dex Yellow Pages Maps to Navigate Around the City
OMAHA, Neb., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — When members of the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) needed an easy way to navigate the best routes around the city, they turned to a new source — the Dex(R) Yellow Pages. The total land area for Omaha is 193 miles — a lot of territory...
300 Monks Designs Music for Starburst and Johnson & Johnson
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — 300 Monks recently designed music and sound for Mars' Starburst website launching in July. Working with ad agency Digitas, the project called for a "golden age of Hollywood" look and feel. Group Creative Director Billy Seabrook says, "Having worked with...
Vision Events Announces the Winners of the Project & Portfolio Management Innovation Awards
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Vision Events, a division of Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel), accelerating technology sales channels, today announced the winners of the Project & Portfolio Management Innovation Awards, which honor Technology and Service...
Valient Solutions Introduces Cost Effective Consumer & Business-to-Business Market Research Services
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 1 PRNewswire — Today, Valient Solutions announced the debut of its Internet-based COST FX(SM) market research platform for conducting cost-effective consumer and business-to-business market research. Typically, this cost-effective market research solution...
Parago to Deliver Prepaid Rewards Solution for Staples Easy Rebates
DALLAS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parago, Inc., the leading industry innovator in technology-driven promotion and incentive programs, today announced its selection by Staples to transition the company's Easy Rebates reward system from paper checks to network branded prepaid cards...
mInfo and Nokia Cooperate on Chinese Mobile Search and Advertising
SHANGHAI, China, July 1 Xinhua-PRNewswire — mInfo Inc. (minfo.com), the leader in mobile search and pull-advertising in China, announces it has entered into an agreement with Nokia to deliver its flagship search solution onto Nokia's mobile applications platform. The initial release of...
Out of Home Video Advertising Bureau Welcomes New Members: CNN Airport Network, EnQii, Danoo, NBC Everywhere, PumpTop TV and Ripple
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — The Out-of-Home Video Advertising Bureau (OVAB) today announced the addition of six new members: CNN Airport Network, Danoo, EnQii, NBC Everywhere, PumpTop TV and Ripple. These companies join a growing roster of networks dedicated to promoting the...
Halogen Publishers Launches Ad Network Targeting the Top Online Demographic
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 PRNewswire — Halogen Publishers, , launches its publisher network today, targeting the most affluent consumers on the web. "Traditionally it's been difficult to segment this highly desirable demographic with advertising ... they don't gather in one spot online, but...
TiVo Announces Results of Its Stop||Watch(TM) Commercial, Program Rankings For May 2008
ALVISO, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today unveiled the Top Commercial Rankings for May 2008, as viewed by TiVo(R) service subscribers. ABC...
Engauge Marketing Launches New Strategy for Pert Plus
PITTSBURGH, July 1 PRNewswire — Marketing agency Engauge ( www.engauge.com ) has conducted behavioral research and developed a new campaign for Innovative Brands, owner of Pert Plus 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner. Through an in-depth interview process known as ethnography, Engauge...
Oodle Taps Coremetrics to Gain Richer Insight Into Visitor Behavior
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire — Coremetrics, the leading provider of digital marketing optimization solutions, today announced that Oodle has selected Coremetrics to help establish a metrics-driven marketing approach that will increase both revenues and return on investment...
Brand Velocity Links Corporate Brands to Accelerated Enterprise Projects
ATLANTA, July 1 PRNewswire — Brand Velocity, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in large accelerated enterprise projects, has linked corporate brand identity to enterprise capabilities. This therefore requires that executives be able to run their existing business well while...
Alliance Data's Epsilon Signs Multi-Year Extension Agreement With National Geographic Society
DALLAS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, today announced that its Epsilon business has signed a multi-year agreement with Washington, D.C., based...
Orange Launches New Vision and Brand Campaign
PARIS, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — - First Integrated Global Brand Campaign - Premiers in UK on July 5th With New "I am" Film Orange today unveiled a new global brand vision and campaign which reflects the company's transformation into one of the world's leading providers of digital...
Morlex Announces Resignation of Jason J. Kulpa as CEO
SAN DIEGO, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Morlex, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MORX), a leading innovator in direct-to-consumer internet marketing announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Jason J. Kulpa, resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company to pursue...
Former R/GA Executive Producer Joins Domani Studios
NEW YORK, July 1 PRNewswire — Independent interactive agency Domani Studios has welcomed Joe Jaffe as director of production. Jaffe comes from R/GA in New York where he was team leader and executive producer. Jaffe is responsible for forging new business and overseeing the team of...
BOOMj.com Grows Its Expert Network
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - BOOMj, Inc. (OTCBB: BOMJ) (www.boomj.com), a leading Web-based niche social network and e-commerce site serving more than 78 million Baby Boomers and adults over 35, today announced the addition of 15 new experts bringing content about Costa Rica Retirement...
LookSmart, Ltd. Added to the Russell Microcap Index
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - LookSmart, Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOOK) today announced that its stock has been added to the Russell Microcap Index. The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the microcap segment, and is comprised of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap...
50,000feet and PointOne Systems Announce an Evolution in Healthcare
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Creative agency 50,000feet (www.50000feet.com) announced the launch of a new brand identity for PointOne Systems, LLC, (www.pointonesystems.com) a company that provides health data analytics reports for healthcare professionals and consumers. The launch also...
Wired Magazine and Website to Be Launched in Italy and Great Britain
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Wired magazine and its accompanying website will be launched in Italy and Great Britain next year, it was announced by Jonathan Newhouse, Chairman of Conde Nast International. "Wired is about how technology is changing the world. It is a highly influential...
Kowabunga! to Divest Several Non-Core Business Units
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Kowabunga!(R) (AMEX:THK), the leading provider of interactive performance-based advertising networks and technology platforms, announced today that it has engaged McFarland Dewey & Co., LLC as its financial advisor to assist in the divestiture...
Nexstar Broadcasting Reduces Bank Borrowings with Proceeds of Newly Issued Notes
IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("NBG") announced today that its subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. ("Nexstar"), sold $35,623,410 aggregate principal amount of newly issued Senior Subordinated PIK Notes due January 15, 2014 (the...
Almay Signs Leslie Bibb as New Global Brand Ambassador
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that its Almay brand has signed one of Hollywood's rising stars, Leslie Bibb as its newest brand ambassador. Leslie joins Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp and Marina Theiss who currently represent Almay worldwide. In her new...
Novelle International Announces Spokesman Agreement With Dr. Ward Bond
BRADENTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Annie Eng, founder of Novelle International, Inc., has announced that the company has entered into an agreement with noted nutrition educator and national television host Ward W. Bond, Ph.D., to promote Maqui Superberry, a super-premium antioxidant...
FreedomWorks Ad Campaign Asks: "Have the Blue Dog Democrats Lost Their Bite?"
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - The "Blue Dog" Coalition in Congress is a group of legislators that claim, according to the group's own website, to have "a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States," but they have yet to speak out against the...
Local.com Announces Advertising Partnership with White Directory Publishers, a Division of Hearst Holdings, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ:LOCM), a leading local search site and network, today announced a sales partnership with White Directory Publishers, a division of Hearst Holdings, Inc. The partnership allows Local.com to leverage White Directory...
SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Announce Launch of MillerCoors
LONDON & DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - SABMiller plc (SAB.L) and Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) today announced the closing of the transaction to combine their U.S. and Puerto Rico operations to create MillerCoors. MillerCoors, which will begin operating as a...
CoActive Marketing Group Acquires mktgpartners
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CoActive Marketing Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMKG) announced today that it has acquired privately-held mktgpartners. Both companies, based in New York, operate as full-service integrated marketing communications agencies and have core competencies...
Snapp Conner PR Named Top Utah PR Agency by Business Connect
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - After just a year and a quarter of business, Utah's most progressive PR agency, Snapp Conner PR, has won top honors from Business Connect Magazine. Snapp Conner PR has been named Utah's top PR agency in the magazine's 2008 Readers' Choice awards. "We...
Live Current Media Inc. Re-Caps Most Popular Online IPL Twenty20 Cricket Action
VANCOUVER & MUMBAI, India-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Live Current Media Inc. (OTCBB:CMNN), a media company built around content and commerce destinations, and the DLF Indian Premier League today announced online traffic results of the official league site: www.IPLT20.com from its...
NIKE, AKQA and MindShare Partner to Change Widget Advertising for Good
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Eyeblaster, home of the world's most innovative integrated digital marketing solutions, has been selected by global advertising agency AKQA and worldwide media agency network MindShare to serve and measure innovative branding video widgets for NIKE across...
Conner Prairie Names Publicis Indianapolis as Its Brand Development Counsel
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30 PRNewswire — Publicis Indianapolis today announced that Conner Prairie, one of the nation's leading national living history museums, has selected Publicis to assist in the development of its recently adopted, board-approved master plan. "Conner Prairie is at the...
GMAC Financial Services Unifies Marketing Effort With Selection of Global Agency of Record
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire — GMAC Financial Services announced that it has selected a marketing team led by BBH New York as its new global marketing agency of record. The decision follows a comprehensive agency selection process, as GMAC plans to strengthen its customer relationships...
Popeyes(R) Selects GSD&M Idea City as National Creative Advertising Agency of Record
ATLANTA, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Popeyes(R), a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFCE), has selected GSD&M Idea City as its new national creative advertising agency of record. The agency will begin working immediately to develop creative campaigns for the brand...
Video: HowStuffWorks.com Launches Inaugural Marketing Campaign Encouraging People to 'Keep Asking'
ATLANTA, June 30 PRNewswire — Today, the award-winning website HowStuffWorks.com launched its first-ever marketing campaign, using unique and attention-grabbing video to compel people to "Keep Asking" — to dig deeper and get a better understanding of how the world actually...
NASA Chief of Strategic Communications Robert Hopkins Joins Phillips & Company as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of D.C. Public Relations, Business Development Office
WASHINGTON, June 30 PRNewswire — Phillips & Company, a global business development and strategic communications consulting firm, announced today that NASA Chief of Strategic Communications Robert P. Hopkins will join the firm as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the...
MarketingSherpa Study: Pepperjam Network Explodes onto the Affiliate Marketing Scene with Unprecedented Growth and Industry Support
WILKES BARRE, Pa., June 30 PRNewswire — Pepperjam, the nation's fastest growing full-service internet marketing agency (Inc. Magazine, 2006 — 2007), announced today that Pepperjam Network — the company's next generation affiliate marketing network — is ranked among the...
Tecate Light Launches First Dual-Language Advertising Campaign
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - For the first time in the history of the brand equity, Tecate Light announced today the launch of a dual-language advertising campaign designed to connect with Mexicans and Mexican-American adults in the U.S. The English- and Spanish-language ads...
Yahoo! Sprints Into the Beijing Games with New Site and Products
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced its Summer Games lineup, which includes a new website, mobile and search products to help follow the Games, as well as several new programming and product sponsors. The new website from Yahoo! Sports comScore...
Mike Moran, Author and Distinguished Engineer at IBM, Joins Converseon as Chief Strategist
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Converseon, an award-winning full service social media agency, today announced that Mike Moran, noted author, online marketing expert and Distinguished Engineer at IBM, will join the agency on September 1, 2008 in the newly-created role of Chief Strategist...
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Commences Registered Exchange Offer for its 9% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2017
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., June 30 PRNewswire — The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (RDA) today announced an offer to exchange any and all of its $600,000,000 outstanding principal amount of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 for an equal amount of new 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due...
BrowserMedia Takes Home 5 Omni Intermedia Awards
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - BrowserMedia, a leading interactive agency and Internet software developer, has announced it is the recipient of five Omni Awards for Spring 2008. The Omni Intermedia Awards are designed to recognize and commend the accomplishments of outstanding media...
JangoMail Enhances Email Campaign Reporting with New Visual Overlay for Click Tracking Feature
DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - JangoMail, an industry leader in permission-based email marketing, today announced a new reporting feature that aims to improve email marketing campaigns. The new Visual Overlay for Click Tracking feature allows email marketers to view click tracking...
Reply.com Launches Auto Loans in its New Lead Exchange
SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Reply!, Inc. (www.reply.com), the most liquid online lead exchange, today announced the official launch of its new auto loan category as part of its lead marketplace. Reply.com makes the process of buying and selling leads as easy as purchasing...
X-Rite and Caldera Announce First Ever i1iO Automated Chart Reader for Linux
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. & STRASBOURG, France-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT), a global leader in color technology and Caldera, a French company specializing in color management, imaging and driving solutions for large format peripherals today announced the...
Talkster Powers Free International and Long Distance Calls for GTalk2VoIP
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Talkster (www.Talkster.com), the company delivering online communities instant mobile voice and text communications, today officially launched its integration with GTalk2VoIP, offering callers worldwide free international, long distance and group conference...
Modavox Names Penny Rabjohn as Vice President of Stream Syndicate(TM) Sales
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, today announced that Penny Rabjohn has joined the Company as Vice President of Stream Syndicate(TM) Sales. Stream Syndicate(TM) is the Company's advanced...
Vidshadow Partners with Next New Networks
PLACENTIA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Vidshadow, Inc. (Pink Sheets:VDSW) (www.Vidshadow.com), an online video platform that partners with content providers, third party websites, and advertisers, today announced an agreement with Next New Networks, the leading independent new media...
CBS Corporation Completes Acquisition of CNET Networks; Merges Operations Into New, Expanded CBS Interactive Business Unit
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of CNET Networks, Inc. and merged its operations into a newly expanded CBS Interactive division. The new division incorporates all of...
Kellogg on Advertising and Media Explains How the Changing World of Advertising and Media is Also Full of Exciting New Ways to Reach Consumers
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Research and Markets . . . .the endgame to the integration of advertising and media content. About the Contributors. Index. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3a48a7/kellogg_on_adverti
Autobytel Inc. Names Michael Hunsche Chief Technology Officer
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL), a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, announced today that Michael Hunsche has assumed the position of Chief Technology Officer. Hunsche brings twenty years of technology and IT leadership to...
America's First Fully Interactive Advertising Magazine by Men's Health Hits Newsstands!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Men's Health, the largest men's lifestyle magazine brand in the world and SnapTell (www.snaptell.com), the leading provider of image recognition-based mobile marketing solutions, announced today that the first fully interactive advertising magazine in America...
According to In-Stat, Developing a Niche Will Be a Key to Social Networking Success
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Social networking is an integral part of the Internet and will not be going away, however, after 13 years in the United States, revenue generation is not what it was once predicted to become, reports In-Stat . About In-Stat Technology vendors...
AOL's Platform-A Offers Guaranteed CPM for Bebo and Facebook Application Developers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - AOL's Platform-A announces that it will offer Bebo and Facebook application developers a guaranteed CPM for U.S. traffic to their applications. The CPM is one of the industry's highest for this inventory. Platform-A, http://www.platform-a.com, is AOL's...
Carhartt Launches New Web Site; Challenges Consumers to Demolish Old
DEARBORN, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Carhartt, a Michigan-based manufacturer of premium workwear, launched today a new web site, but first, the company seeks consumers to help knock down its old web site. Consumers can log on to www.carhartt.com to use interactive demolition tools...
Med Gen's FabULust(R) to Be Aired in 110 Million Homes via Satellite System
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Med Gen Inc. (OTCBB:MDIN), manufacturers of nationally branded OTC healthier life products and specialty financial services reports the signing of an Agreement that will place its newest product, FabULust(R), via the Astra East Satellite System...
MIVA Announces Restructuring Plan
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - MIVA, Inc., (NASDAQ:MIVA), a digital media company, announced a restructuring plan on June 23, 2008 designed to maximize efficiencies within the company, eliminate certain unprofitable operations, and better position the company for the future. Under the...
Travelocity Wins Best Overall Branding Award from the Association of Travel Marketing Executives
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) recently awarded Travelocity with the ATME ATLAS 2008 Best Overall Branding Award for the Roaming Gnome campaign. Beating out many other entries, Travelocity was honored for displaying breakthrough...
Sprig.com Makes Stylish Green Living Easier Than Ever
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Sprig.com, the green style-without-sacrifice Web site from Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, today announced new features, columns and online tools to inspire readers to easily integrate beautiful green choices into their daily lives. Brand new...
Detroit Media Partnership Names New Vice President of Digital Sales
DETROIT, June 30 PRNewswire — Detroit Media Partnership is excited to announce the appointment of John Jackson to the position of Vice President Digital Sales. Mr. Jackson brings over 10 years of Digital Publishing experience to the company. Formerly with Augusta Chronicle, he led...
LinkShare Corporation Announces 2008 Golden Link Award Winners
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire — LinkShare, a leading pay-per-action marketing network, announced the winners of the 2008 LinkShare Golden Link Awards at the company's annual awards event hosted at The Plaza in New York City on Monday, June 23. This gala awards ceremony drew more than 300...
Filtrbox Unveils New Media Monitoring Service Delivering More Knowledge With Less Noise
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Filtrbox (www.filtrbox.com), the media monitoring service of choice for savvy professionals, today announced a disruptive new media monitoring service designed for business professionals that rely on the Internet for gaining knowledge and a...
TextMe(R) for Business, Trailblazer of Mobile Marketing Platforms, Introduces Online Payment Option for Even Faster Campaign Success
CHICAGO, June 30 PRNewswire — Are you one of the savvy marketers who's discovered the power of using mobile marketing campaigns to communicate with customers on a more direct and personal level? Marketers in every industry are smartly adding mobile marketing to their mix as a viable...
Titan Worldwide's President and CEO, Donald Allman, Named Ernst & Young Metro New York Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 Award Winner
NEW YORK and DARIEN, Conn., June 30 PRNewswire — Ernst & Young has awarded Don Allman, President and CEO of Titan Worldwide, the Metro New York Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award in the media category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes...
i-Fusion Inc. Proud to Announce Grand Opening of ifusioninc.net
ZANESVILLE, Ohio, June 30 PRNewswire — i-Fusion Inc. announces the grand opening of www.ifusioninc.net on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. This state-of- the-art website takes the guesswork out of starting your own home-based business. Beginning July 1, 2008 all visitors will be invited to the...
More than Baggage at the Airport Baggage Carousel: DoubleTake Marketing Unveils New Advertising Medium
SALT LAKE CITY, June 30 PRNewswire — The ADspressive(TM) Graphic allows the advertiser to reach a highly-sought after demographic while adding incremental non-airline revenue to airports. This creative and innovative new advertising medium is first available in the Dallas/Fort Worth...
Alerts.com(TM) Names MWW Group Public Relations Agency of Record
SEATTLE, June 30 PRNewswire — Alerts.com(TM) (www.alerts.com), a free online alerts service that helps people create and manage customized alerts all in one place, today announced that it has selected MWW Group as its public relations agency of record. "MWW Group will launch...
Senetek PLC Resolves Dispute With Marketer of Pyratine-6(TM) on Most Favorable Terms
NAPA, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced it has reached an agreement to terminate its marketing agreement with...
GreenHunter Energy Board of Directors Authorizes 500,000 Share Repurchase Program
GRAPEVINE, Texas, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GreenHunter Energy, Inc. (Amex: GRH) management has noticed unusual trading activity in the Company's common stock, particularly the apparent increase in short positions since June 16, 2008. Due to these activities and the Company's thin...
NETGEAR Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NETGEAR, Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors and analysts on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. ET...
Rapid Fire Marketing to Launch National Radio Show
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RPDM) announced today that the Company has resolved to launch a nationwide radio show to enhance the marketing services provided to its clients. The program will air throughout the nation on Business...
Gas Station TV and Nielsen Media Research Data Confirm 15's are the New 30 for Effective Ad Recall
DETROIT, June 30 PRNewswire — Gas Station TV (www.gstv.com), a Destination Media network and the industry leader in digital out-of-home television, today reveals the results of a Nielsen Media Research study proving consumers recall shorter form 10- and 15-second advertisements viewed...
Majority of Americans and Half of Canadians Would Not Attend 2008 Summer Olympics in China
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Whether it's FIFA World Cup soccer, Wimbledon or the Tour de France, major sporting events garner significant attention around the globe. And the Olympics are no exception. While both Americans and Canadians are most likely to want to attend the...
Cadient Group President and CEO, Stephen Wray, Named 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) in Greater Philadelphia Region
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 30 PRNewswire — Cadient Group, the premier strategic interactive marketing agency serving the healthcare industry, today announced that Stephen Wray, President and CEO of Cadient Group, was named the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) in...
Building Facebook Applications for Dummies Helps You Create Applications to Reach Facebook's Huge Audience
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Building Facebook Applications For Dummies" report to their offering. There's no doubt about it - Facebook is cool. Along with users who want to interact with friends, businesses are using...
Gongos Research Named to Honomichl Top 50
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 PRNewswire — Gongos Research today announced it has been named a Honomichl Top 50 U.S. market research company, as published in the 35th annual business report of Marketing News - an American Marketing Association publication. Based on 2007 gross revenues...
International Marketing Executive Joins EMM Group
KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 30 PRNewswire — EMM Group, the leading global authority in demand management, today announced the appointment of Peter Jueptner to managing director of Europe. Over the past 15 years, Jueptner has held C level positions with leading global corporations and a...
Attitude Drinks Incorporated Announces E-Commerce Capability
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Attitude Drinks Incorporated, (OTC Bulletin Board: ATTD), an innovative beverage brand development and marketing company, announced today the launch of their e- commerce online products purchase system, available for consumers...
Smalltown(R) Grows Management Team as Service Expands Nationally
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — Smalltown, the company redefining online local advertising through technical innovation, today expanded its management team with the appointment of Nick Ordon as President and CEO. Founder Hal Rucker will remain with the company as Chairman and...
GotTrouble.com 2.0 - A Website For Troubled Times
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2008 - After years of practicing law, Henry Dahut was convinced that helping his clients solve their legal trouble was only a part of the solution. Clients in legal trouble needed much more. They needed to get their lives back in order. Often this meant having to...
AutoPacific Announces 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards
TUSTIN, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners rate their new 2008 model year cars and trucks by how closely they come...
MBS Value Partners LLC, a Leading Investor Communications and Advisory Firm, Announces that Ron Vidal has Joined the Firm as Managing Director
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire — Ron brings over 25 years of telecommunications, internet services, and infrastructure experience to MBS, having held leadership positions in new ventures, investor relations, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, and government affairs/public...
DRIVEN Media Communications' 'Coolest' New Client is Just in Time for the Hot Summer
TEMECULA, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — Big Fogg, the nation's leading supplier of premier misting systems for the NFL, MLB, PGA Tour and NASCAR, announced today that it has retained DRIVEN Media Communications to support its communications efforts in 2008. The news comes right on the...
MAYO Communications Retained by Silver To Rust Productions to Promote 'Catharsis' at a New York Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, June 30 PRNewswire - MAYO Communications, an award-winning full service entertainment PR firm in Los Angeles, has been hired by Silver To Rust Productions, Pasadena, Calif., to promote its debut film, "Catharsis." The film will be premiered at the NewFilmmakers NY Festival...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Rave Reviews for the World's Most Exclusive Dating and Networking Site
LONDON-(Business Wire)-June 28, 2008 - Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE WORLD'S MOST EXCLUSIVE DATING AND NETWORKING SITE The Diamond Lounge is a new exclusive dating and networking website...
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