Advertising Newswire
Alltel Wireless Calls on Ketchum Directory Advertising
KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 9 PRNewswire — Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, has awarded its directive advertising account to Omnicom Group's Ketchum Directory Advertising following a review. "We are delighted over our new relationship with Alltel Wireless and their understanding...
Public Relations Society of America Chair & CEO to Address the Detroit Economic Club on Corporate Reputation
DETROIT, May 9 PRNewswire — The Detroit Economic Club is pleased to host Jeffrey Julin, Chair & CEO, Public Relations Society of America on Thursday, May 15, 2008. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at The Masonic in Detroit, MI. Reputation is a moving target in a...
Georgia-Pacific to Distribute First Quarter 2008 Financial Information On May 15
ATLANTA, May 9 PRNewswire — Georgia-Pacific LLC will make available to current or potential investors selected first quarter 2008 financial information on May 15, with a supplemental presentation to follow. Qualifying individuals who have not previously done so must request this...
Quad/Graphics to Advance Co-Mail Capabilities Across Entire Manufacturing Platform
SUSSEX, Wisc., May 9 PRNewswire — Quad/Graphics is once again expanding its clients' postage-saving opportunities by advancing co-mail capabilities across its entire manufacturing platform. At the center of this strategic initiative is a new, patent-pending* IntelliTrim(TM) technology...
Older Volunteers Honored by MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
WASHINGTON, May 9 PRNewswire — Today, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) announced the recipients of the 2008 MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards. The program, now in its sixth year, honors the exemplary contributions of older volunteers and...
Synergy to Donate Percentage of Profits in May to Aid Myanmar Cyclone Victims
AKRON, Ohio, May 9 PRNewswire — Synergy International Limited, Inc., the Fairlawn, Ohio-based marketing consulting firm, will donate 5% of its profits during the month of May to the Myanmar relief effort. Rachel Daniel, president of Synergy, announced the company's intentions...
Steiner Sports Names Jason Teitler Senior Vice President to Spearhead New Marketing Initiatives
NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire — Steiner Sports CEO Brandon Steiner has named Jason Teitler to the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing, and Kiva Iscol as Marketing Account Executive at America's leading sports marketing and collectibles company, which will embark on new and...
XFMedia Wins Major Radio Contract, Further Strengthens Its Edge in Auto Sector
BEIJING, May 9 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — XFMedia (Nasdaq: XFML), a leading media group in China, announced that it has signed a 3-year contract with a major China auto advertiser for promotion on radio channels in China's three top cities. Under the contract, the automobile...
Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Enliven Marketing Technologies (Nasdaq: ENLV), a leading internet marketing technology company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Enliven reported total revenue of $4.4 million for the first quarter 2008...
Cadient Group Brings Home the Gold at 2008 Aster Awards
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 9 PRNewswire — Cadient Group, the premier strategic interactive marketing agency serving the healthcare industry, announced today it received two gold and one silver Aster Awards — which recognize the nation's most talented healthcare marketing...
Lincoln and Hip-Hop Superstar Common Announce the 'Lincoln Spotlight' Grand Champion Lyricist
DEARBORN, Mich., May 9 PRNewswire — West Hollywood, California resident and aspiring lyricist Jael Gadsen has been chosen the grand champion of the Lincoln Spotlight online music competition by a panel that included Grammy Award-winning hip-hop superstar Common, Grammy-winning music...
Viigo Secures Addition to First Round of Venture Capital Financing
TORONTO, May 9 PRNewswire — Viigo, the software company behind a revolutionary way to publish, discover and consume content on mobile devices, today announced RBC Venture Partners has made a $1.5 million follow-on investment to Viigo's first round of venture capital funding. To date...
Live Nation and AdBrite Enter Exclusive Multi-Year Online Advertising Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) and AdBrite today announced the launch of Live Nation eFan Finder, a new proprietary service that helps local Live Nation concert promoters, artist managers and agents track and view the performance of Live Nation's...
'Speed Racer' Zips Into McDonald's(R) for the Newest Happy Meal(R) Toy Collection
CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire — Beginning today and through June 5, young guests at McDonald's can bring home the excitement of the new, live-action "Speed Racer" movie with their Happy Meals. Inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' "Speed Racer," opening...
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Annouces Executive Changes
OAKLAND, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc. has announced two senior executive changes. Tony Sarsam has been named executive vice president of sales and operations, and Rhonda Ramlo has been named executive vice president of marketing, replacing Tyler...
Update: Enliven Marketing Technologies to Announce First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 9, 2008
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ENLV), a leading internet marketing technology company, will issue a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Friday May 9, 2008...
Tribune Reports 2008 First Quarter Results
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire — Tribune Company today reported first quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $1.82 billion compared with $11 million in the first quarter of 2007. The first quarter 2008 operating results included a favorable non-cash income tax adjustment of...
What Recession ... It's Full Steam Ahead @ Levy Madison
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire — Levy Madison, a rapidly growing full-service strategic marketing and communications agency, is expanding its team with the hiring of Kim Jacobs, vice president, Ann Townley, account manager, Gerry Yotcoski, senior production manager, and Kelly...
PennWell Announces DDS Tech Fair
TULSA, Okla., May 8 PRNewswire — PennWell Corporation is launching a third dental industry-focused online Tradeshow, DDS Tech Fair, June 6th - 7th, 2008. Registration is now open and available at http://www.ddstechfair.com. These virtual conference and exhibitions use leading-edge...
Trammell Crow Residential Announces its First-Ever Real Estate Auction for The Quarter Condominium Residences at Westgate City Center in Glendale, Ariz.
GLENDALE, Ariz., May 8 PRNewswire — Accelerated Marketing Partners will conduct Trammell Crow Residential's first-ever real estate auction for The Quarter, a new luxury development that is the anchor residential component of Westgate City Center in Glendale, Ariz. The auction will take...
EVENTSTYLE Unites Thirteen Prestige Brands Under One Roof for a Consumer Lifestyle Experience
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — EVENTSTYLE | New York announces the launch of The 13(TM), a conceptual event marketing program taking place this August, uniting thirteen prestige brands under one roof to provide consumers with a complete luxury lifestyle experience. Based on the theme...
American Icon, Schwinn(R) Bicycles, Partners with STICK and MOVE on Rebranding Campaign
PHILADELPHIA, May 8 PRNewswire — Following a competitive review of agencies, Schwinn(R) Bicycles, has selected Philadelphia agency, STICK and MOVE, to partner in developing a rebranding campaign focused on building excitement with recreational cyclists. Schwinn is an American icon...
AbelsonTaylor Captures DTC Gold
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire — AbelsonTaylor, long known for its unorthodox and highly creative approach to healthcare advertising campaigns, scored top honors in the medical device category at the DTC National Advertising Awards on April 17. The ceremony was part of the DTC National...
National Lung Cancer Partnership Launches Campaign to Raise Lung Cancer Awareness Among Women
MADISON, Wis., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Let's face it, Americans are obsessed with breasts. Sometimes an obsession can prove positive, like when it promotes greater awareness and increased funding to fight breast cancer. Unfortunately, another kind of cancer, lung cancer, causes...
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In the news release, R.H. Donnelley Corporation and R.H. Donnelley Inc. Announce Refinancing of Senior Notes of R.H. Donnelley Corporation Through Exchange Offers, issued earlier today by R.H. Donnelley Corporation (NYSE: RHD) over PR Newswire, the table was incorrectly formatted by PR Newswire...
Axial Vector Energy Retains U.S.-Based Investor Relations Firm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Axial Vector Energy Corporation ("AVEC") (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) today announced that it has retained Los Angeles-based Financial Profiles, Inc. for investor relations counsel. Mr. Behzad Khakouei...
Video: Robert Verdi Joins Lord and Taylor in Reality Advertising Campaign and Customers Star
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — In a bold move, Lord and Taylor launched this week a novel "reality" marketing campaign, giving contemporary meaning to the old adage, truth in advertising. After hearing customers repeatedly refer to Lord and Taylor as "my favorite store", Jane Elfers...
SMART Business Advisory and Consulting LLC Names Three New Managing Directors in Devon
DEVON, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire — SMART Business Advisory and Consulting, LLC is pleased to announce that Joseph Colgan, Matthew D. Melinson and W. Graham Tasman are now Managing Directors based in the company's Devon Headquarters. Colgan, a CPA, is a Partner in SMART and Associates...
Javelin Direct Appoints Chad Jones Senior Vice President, Managing Director
DALLAS, NEW YORK, and LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — Javelin Direct (www.javelindirect.com), a next-generation Omnicom direct marketing agency that brings accountability to all marketing disciplines, has named Chad Jones Senior Vice President, Managing Director. Jones reports directly...
ULURU Inc. Announces the Launch Plan for Altrazeal(TM)
ADDISON, Texas, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ULURU Inc. (Amex: ULU) today announced the Company's launch plan for Altrazeal(TM) and the commercial availability of the product commencing the week of May 19, 2008. Altrazeal(TM) is the first wound care dressing to be developed from our...
Mangos Captures 11 HMR Awards
MALVERN, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire — Mangos, a full-service advertising agency, took home eleven awards in the 25th Annual Healthcare Advertising Award competition, sponsored by the Healthcare Market Report, the National Newspaper of Healthcare Marketing. Selected from a field of over...
Kline Study Shows Brazilian Cosmetics & Toiletries Market Boosted by Middle Class Buying Power
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire — Continued expansion in the Brazilian economy has afforded cosmetics and toiletries marketers one of the most robust markets in the world in recent years, according to new data compiled by worldwide consulting and research firm Kline &...
Definition 6 Takes Home Top Online Marketing AiMA Award for Cox AutoExtra Work
ATLANTA, May 8 PRNewswire — Definition 6, a full service interactive agency and consulting firm, announced today it earned the "Best Online Marketing Strategy" award from the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association (AiMA) for its work with AutoExtra.com, a division of Cox Auto...
Zeta Interactive Earns Ranking in Advertising Age's Top 50 U.S. Digital Agencies in Annual Agency Report
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — Zeta Interactive, a full-service, interactive marketing agency combining industry-leading talents and best-of-breed proprietary technologies, today announced that it has been ranked among the top 50 digital marketing agencies in the U.S., according to the...
Kaboose Has What Mothers Want for Mother's Day
TORONTO, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Kaboose Inc. (TSX: KAB), one of the largest family-focused new media companies in the world, today revealed the results of its first annual Mother's Day survey. The survey, featured on Kaboose.com, one of the top-five most visited family destinations...
Medialink to Report First Quarter 2008 Results on May 15
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Medialink Worldwide Incorporated (Nasdaq: MDLK), a leading provider of diversified media services for professional communicators and marketers and, through its Teletrax subsidiaries, a leading provider of digital video tracking services to...
Nu U Med Spa's Illinois and Arizona Locations Receive Extra Marketing Push from SignatureForum
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire — SignatureForum is proud to announce a recent addition to its network of nationally and locally renowned medical spas, laser clinics, and aesthetic professionals. Established by president Norm Valine, Nu U Med Spa continues to be a leader in safe, effective...
Tom Kuehle Joins Ascent Media Group as Senior Vice President, Digital Services
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — Ascent Media Group (AMG) has appointed Tom Kuehle as Senior Vice President, Digital Services. Formerly Vice President, Digital Content Services at Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), Kuehle is a leader in the digital transformation of the media and...
DFPR Wins Two Bulldog Awards For Excellence in Media Relations and Publicity
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8 PRNewswire — DFPR, which represents T.G.I. Friday's restaurants, recently received two Silver awards in the 2008 Bulldog Awards For Excellence in Media Relations and Publicity for its T.G.I. Friday's "Right Portion, Right Price" publicity campaign. The agency...
R.H. Donnelley Reports Solid First Quarter Revenues and EBITDA
CARY, N.C., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — R.H. Donnelley Corporation (NYSE: RHD), one of the nation's leading Yellow Pages and online local commercial search companies, today reported first quarter 2008 net revenues of $675 million, up 2 percent over the same period in the prior year...
Economy Dominates Indiana and North Carolina Primaries; Candidates and 'China Cheats' Campaign Head to West Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Exit polls from the Indiana and North Carolina primaries clearly showed that the economy tops the list of voter concerns. In Indiana more than six in 10 voters said the economy was the most important issue facing the country - the highest...
AirMedia Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
BEIJING, May 7 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirMedia Group Inc. (Nasdaq: AMCN), the operator of the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air travel advertising, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2008 ended March 31, 2008...
Tribune Names Randy Michaels Chief Operating Officer
CHICAGO, May 7 PRNewswire — Tribune Company today announced that Randy Michaels has been named chief operating officer, responsible for all aspects of the company's publishing, broadcasting and interactive divisions. The appointment is effective immediately. "Randy is one of the most...
Industry Group Names Sara Lee Brand Best Marketer to Moms
CHICAGO, May 7 PRNewswire — The marketing team behind the launch of Sara Lee(R) Soft and Smooth(TM) Bread is the recipient of the annual H.E.R. Award, an accolade of achievement from the Marketing to Moms Coalition industry group. The H.E.R. Award recognizes companies that honor...
Dr Pepper Snapple Launch Boosted by 3-Day Media Buy Across Combined Retailing Today/Drug Store News Online Networks
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — The launch today of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS), the newly independent US beverage company spun off from Cadbury Schweppes plc, got a promotional boost to mass retailing executives via a unique advertising buy across the Retailing Today and Drug...
The Halo Group Takes Top International Creative Award
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — The Halo Group is a Best of Show winner in the 2008 Summit Creative Awards competition for creative work for Guy Carpenter, a leading global reinsurance intermediary. Halo's Origami campaign, which illustrates how reinsurance can free capital for its...
TDVision Systems, Inc. Expanding Into Southern California
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — TDVision Systems, Inc., the leader in design and development of 3D digital infrastructures and visualization systems, announced today the opening of its Southern California branch. This addition will mark the expansion of TDVision's marketing and...
Turkcell Breaks New Ground in the Advertising World!
ISTANBUL, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Breaking new ground in mobile advertising, Turkcell has launched "TonlaKazan" ("Tone&Win"), an innovative mobile advertising platform. By choosing a branded RingBack Tone on TonlaKazan, Turkcell customers will win airtime or credits when...
Downtown Hoedown Heats Up Weekend with Music and Family Fun at Hart Plaza with Chrysler Jeep Superstores Title Sponsorship
DETROIT, May 7 PRNewswire — The world's largest free Country Music Concert is set to heat up Hart Plaza the weekend of May 9 - 11, 2008 in the heart of Downtown Detroit with the help of title sponsor Chrysler Jeep Superstores. This year's Downtown Hoedown, the 26th anniversary of the...
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Wins Platinum Hermes Creative Award for Right Portion, Right Price PR Campaign
CARROLLTON, Texas, May 7 PRNewswire — T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants was recently honored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a Platinum Hermes Creative Award for its Right Portion, Right Price public relations campaign. "Friday's is extremely...
NBC Universal Launches Women@NBCU
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Lauren Zalaznick, named today President, Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, announced the launch of "Women@NBCU," a powerful combination of media assets reaching women across multiple platforms. This content and marketing initiative will create a...
PR.com Interviews Anne Frank's Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — In an interview entitled "Anne Frank's Last Living Relative, First Cousin Buddy Elias, Gives Insight Into Anne's Life and Her Famous Diary," Mr. Bernhard "Buddy" Elias, Anne Frank's first cousin and only living direct relative, spoke exclusively with...
The Society of Young Philanthropists Announces 4th Annual Gala 'Beyond Borders'
LOS ANGELES, May 7 PRNewswire — The Society of Young Philanthropists, one of Los Angeles's premier charity groups for young professionals, will host its 2008 Gala "Beyond Borders" on Saturday, May 31 at The Paley Center for Media* in Beverly Hills (formerly The Museum of Television...
Spicy Pickle Billboards Serve Up 'Fud fors mahrt peah pal' (No, That Is Not a Misspelling)
DENVER, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Your parents might have spent a fortune on your college education, but that won't help you decode the edgy billboards sprouting this week to promote the sandwich franchise Spicy Pickle(TM) (OTC Bulletin Board: SPKL). Featuring creatively spelled...
The Dallas Morning News Donates its Publication, the Texas Almanac, to the Texas State Historical Association
DALLAS, May 7 PRNewswire — The Dallas Morning News announced today that it is donating its Texas Almanac to the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). The donation includes the Almanac, the TexasAlmanac.com website, and many of its important archives. The Texas Almanac is a...
NexxNow, Inc. Appoints Ms. Brittany Wier to Board of Directors
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NexxNow, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTAL), a sports media and marketing company announced today that Ms. Brittany Wier, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Wier is a sports marketing and leadership development...
Mississippi Delta Tourism Association Sponsors Weekend Getaway
VICKSBURG, Miss., May 7 PRNewswire — Guests visiting http://www.visitthedelta.com, the marketing website for the Mississippi Delta Tourism Association (MDTA), currently have the opportunity to register and win a Mississippi Delta adventure to the mid-Delta cities of Indianola, Cleveland...
PhindMe(R) Locates in a Leading U.S. Center for Entrepreneurship
PHILADELPHIA, May 7 PRNewswire — PhindMe(R), a provider of mobile-marketing solutions, announced that they have located in the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology at Drexel University. The Baiada Center's mission is to develop entrepreneurial leaders and foster...
Senior Researcher With Extensive Healthcare Experience Joins Knowledge Networks
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — As part of its ongoing commitment to providing the best research talent to its clients, Knowledge Networks (KN) is excited to welcome Katherine Anne Binns as Senior Vice President, Client Service, based in the company's New York office. KN will...
mSnap Powers Citadel Broadcasting's Largest Country Music Mobile Marketing Campaign With Kellie Pickler Concert Promotion In Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO and ATLANTA, May 7 PRNewswire — Leading mobile advertising network mSnap today announced the groundbreaking results of a campaign launched April 14-23, in partnership with Citadel Broadcasting's #1 country music radio station in Atlanta. The text-to-win promotion...
Acapela Voice Factory Performs Companies' Vocal Chart With Their Own Synthetic Voice
MONS, Belgium, May 7 PRNewswire — While most ads and billboards get a silent sentence or two across to the consumer, Acapela Voice Factory allow companies to audibly communicate their identity and speak volumes using the organisation's tailor-made voice branding, with their own...
Royal Velvet Launches its Spring/Summer 2008 Multi-Media Marketing Campaign With Actress Brooke Shields
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) (the "Company") announced today that actress Brooke Shields and her family will star in the print and online marketing campaign for the Company's home brand, Royal Velvet (R), that will debut this June in...
With Golf, Shipwrecks, Pizza and Remote IT Services, CM Communications Builds Its Diverse Consumer Account Roster
BOSTON, May 7 PRNewswire — Boston-based, marketing and public relations agency CM Communications furthers its position as a leader in consumer public relations and marketing with the addition of four new clients: The Ocean Edge Resort and Club, Cape Cod's largest resort; The Nantucket...
McClatchy Announces Preliminary Results and Amendment to Tender Offer for Debt Securities
SACRAMENTO, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI) today announced that the preliminary results for its previously announced tender offer for up to $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its debt securities specified in the Offer to Purchase dated April 23...
AdReady Becomes a Google AdWords Authorized Reseller
SEATTLE, May 7 PRNewswire — AdReady(TM), Inc., 792-5182 mprest@adready.com SOURCE AdReady, Inc.
Eden Ventures and Salesforce.com Announce the 1 Million Pounds Sterling Force.com Investment Challenge
LONDON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — salesforce.com Dreamforce Europe Conference — Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service, and Eden Ventures, the early stage venture capital firm specializing in software...
Kaboose Reports Record First Quarter 2008 Results with Revenues of $18.45 Million and EBITDA of $1.56 Million
TORONTO, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Kaboose Inc. (TSX: KAB), one of the largest family-focused new media companies in the world, today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended March 31, 2008. Financial Highlights for the Quarter - Revenue in the first quarter...
Storybids Launches Product Placement Auction House for Brand Integrations into Online Video
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Storybids, Inc. today announced the launch of their product placement marketplace where online video content creators can get paid to feature physical products in pre-production user-generated videos, serial mini-dramas, videoblogs and webisodes...
IRI Announces Former Galleria Retail Technology Solutions Executive Shaun Bossons to Lead Apollo Space Management Practice
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of consumer, shopper, and market insights for the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries, has named recognized retail optimization authority Shaun Bossons as the company's...
Marchex Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Marchex, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHX) (NASDAQ:MCHXP), a local search and advertising company, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. First Quarter 2008 Consolidated Financial Results: — Revenue was $37.0 million for the first quarter...
DG FastChannel to Report 2008 First Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 8, 2008
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - DG FastChannel, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGIT) announced today that it will report its 2008 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT that morning to review the...
ValueClick Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - ValueClick, Inc. (Nasdaq:VCLK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue, adjusted-EBITDA(1) and diluted net income per common share for the quarter exceeded previously issued guidance. The Company also...
Dolan Media Company Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Dolan Media Company (NYSE: DM), a leading provider of business information and professional services to the legal, financial and real estate sectors in the United States, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. These...
TechTarget Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Total revenues for the first quarter increased by 30% to $23.9 million compared to $18.3 million for the comparable prior year quarter. Online...
MDC Partners to present at the Third Annual Needham & Company Internet & Digital Media Conference in New York
NEW YORK, NY, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall - MDC Partners Inc. will present at the Third Annual Needham & Company Internet & Digital Medial Conference at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York, New York on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Chairman and CEO Miles Nadal and CFO David Doft will...
Peter Max Poster Celebrating SustainCommWorld's 2008 Events, Created Through Sustainable Green Process
MERCER ISLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - An innovative team of vendors came together to produce a limited edition Peter Max poster, using one of the greenest workflows available. Created by Max to celebrate SustainCommWorld's 2008 events - The Business of Green Media and The Green Media...
Introducing MarketingPilot Release 6.0
EVANSTON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Today we are announcing Release 6 of MarketingPilot, the leading marketing resource management and agency management suite. MarketingPilot saves time, improves productivity, and decreases costs. Release 6 includes user interface enhancements, enhancements...
Governor Paterson Announces Makeover and Statewide Push for Iconic 'I Love NY' Campaign
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Governor David A. Paterson today announced a revitalized long-term marketing strategy for the iconic "I LOVE NY" brand campaign. This fresh makeover — led by Empire State Development (ESD) — will take one of the world's most well-known...
BrandExtract Develops New Brand for Uson
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - BrandExtract, LLC created a new brand identity system for Uson, a pioneer in the development of automated leak detection equipment, and then extended the "look and feel" into new product launches and sales materials, including Uson's Qualitek mR. BrandExtract...
Rick's Cabaret Names Nestor Yumiguano as Executive Chef at Its New York City Steakhouse
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. has named Nestor Yumiguano as Executive Chef of the Steakhouse at Rick's Cabaret, its adult nightclub at 50 West 33rd Street in Manhattan. Mr. Yumiguano comes to Rick's following executive chef service at two highly regarded...
Robert Baracz Joins Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. as Vice President of Market Development
SAN DIEGO, May 6 PRNewswire — Robert Baracz recently joined the travel and technology team at Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) as Vice President of Market Development. In his new role he will be responsible for maximizing business volume for the company's affiliate...
Encore to Host ''Agent of Change'' Event Marketing Roundtable at Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills on October 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Encore Media Partners announced today that it will be hosting its Event Marketing Roundtable for senior-level trade show, conference and event marketing professionals at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 16, 2008, and will be expanding the...
Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation Schedules Conference Call to Present First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Enliven Marketing Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ENLV), a leading internet marketing technology company, announced today it has scheduled a conference call and live Web cast to be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 9:00 AM EDT to discuss the...
Barnes & Noble.com Announces New Digital Products: Magazine Subscriptions
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced today they will be selling magazine subscriptions in both digital and print formats. BN.com will sell subscriptions...
Buyer Group Announces Shareholder Update
MCKINNEY, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Buyer Group International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BYRG) President & CEO is happy to announce the company has achieved trading status on the Pink Sheets with ticker BYRG.PK as of May 1, 2008. The company has retained Paradise Capital of Boca Raton as its...
Strategy Analytics: ARM Will Beat Intel in $17 Billion Mobile Internet Device Market
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Sales of Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) will exceed $17 Billion annually by 2014, but Intel-based products will take a minority share, according to "Mobile Internet Devices: Heavyweights Do Battle For $17 Billion Prize," just released by the Strategy Analytics...
Shift Control Media Wins Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Coca-Cola Games
GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Shift Control Media's series of original online games, developed for Coca-Cola, have won a prestigious 2008 Webby Award in the category of Interactive Advertising—Games and Applications. The entry also won the Webby Awards' People's Voice Award in...
OpenTV Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTV), a leading provider of solutions for the delivery of advanced television and advanced advertising services, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. "For the first quarter...
TMA Nevada Brings the Turnaround of Downtown Las Vegas to Members
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Turnaround Management Association of Nevada will be delivering another provocative and profitable evening for its members on May 21, 2008 with its discussion: "Downtown Renaissance: The Turnaround of Our Urban Communities." A diversified panel of key...
Deutsche Bank Gives Financial Support to American Junior Golf Association
BRASELTON, Ga.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Deutsche Bank, an avid supporter of both golf and children's programs, has combined those passions to support the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). Deutsche Bank will establish an endowment to help fund the AJGA's ACE Grant, the AJGA announced...
Visible Technologies' TruCast(R) Named as Finalist for the 2008 MITX Technology Awards
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Visible Technologies: — Visible Technologies, a leading provider of Internet monitoring, analytics and social media participation solutions, today announced that it has been named as a finalist for the 5th Annual MITX Technology Awards. — The MITX...
The Nest Baby Announces the Arrival of the World's Largest Baby Registry Search Tool
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the most-coveted baby carriage. That's right. For new parents, registering for super-stylish and extra-safe baby products is just as exciting as choosing their baby's name. In response to the nation's baby...
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate Record-Breaking Season
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Harlem Globetrotters' 2008 "Magic As Ever" North American Tour broke records with a nearly 5 percent increase in gross tour revenue, set all-time levels for merchandise sales, hit television ratings highs, and exponentially increased online traffic...
Boundless Network Acquires Minneapolis Promotional Products Distributor GWS
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 PRNewswire — Boundless Network, a leader in professionalizing the promotional products industry, today announced the acquisition of Minneapolis-based GWS, Inc.. The deal will enable Boundless Network to leverage its patented technology platform and GWS' talented...
Natural Products Expo Asia 2008 Receives U.S. Department of Commerce Certification
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com), produced by Penton Media, has received U.S. Department of Commerce certification as a premier trade show for U.S. natural, organic, and nutrition product companies seeking international buyers and...
Study Shows Children's Web Sites May Be Entertaining, But May Also Make Kids Cry
Most Popular Sites Commercialized; Some 'Sell' Kids' Creations Back to Them YONKERS, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Publishers of many major children's Web sites should do a better job disclosing sales and advertising information to parents, especially as more kids at younger...
Linking Two Businesses with an Nautical Incentive Program
IRWIN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Clients of Business Partner, a one stop marketing services and coaching franchise, are getting more than strategic marketing and promotional support to help create awareness for their products and services. Owner Bruce Violette has developed a national...
Vascular Insights Receives FDA Clearance for Infusion Catheter
MADISON, Conn., May 6 PRNewswire — Vascular Insights LLC announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its ClariVein(TM) infusion catheter for infusion of physician-specified agents in the peripheral vasculature...
InsightExpress Announces Three New Appointments within Advertising Agency Sector; Client Service Organization Continues to Develop
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - InsightExpress, a leading digital marketing research firm, announced today the expansion of its Client Service team with the promotions of Ed Agvent to Senior Manager, Client Relationships, and Ryan Grady to Account Executive. In addition, the company...
FBI's Legendary Special Agent John Douglas Joins College Tonight Inc.
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - College Tonight Inc. (OTC:CGEG) has brought renowned and respected crimefighter John Douglas onto its board of advisors, it was announced today by President and CEO Zachary R. Suchin. With its motto "Get On, Get Up, Get Out" encouraging students to explore...
Advertising Age Magazine Ranks Merkle Among World's Largest Marketing Agencies
LANHAM, Md.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing database marketing agencies, today announced that it ranks among the nation's top 10 Direct Marketing Agencies, in the top 15 U.S. Marketing Services Agencies, and among the top 30...
2009 International Sports Management Conference: Innovative Solutions for Administration, Facilities, Events, Legal Aspects, Marketing and Technology in Sports -
CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire — Juviden, Inc. announces the 2009 International Sports Management Conference: Innovative Solutions for Administration, Facilities, Events, Legal Aspects, Marketing and Technology in Sports, to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6-8, 2009. This sports...
Former Miami Dolphins Owner Daniel T. Robbie to Join NexxNow, Inc. Board of Directors
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NexxNow, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTAL), a sports media and marketing company announced today that Daniel T. Robbie, former owner of the Miami Dolphins, has been appointed as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Paul Riley, President...
Fossil, Inc. Notice of Earnings Release and Webcasts
RICHARDSON, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the "Company") announced today that its earnings for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended April 5, 2008 will be released prior to the market opening on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the Company...
Oversee.net's DomainSponsor Presents 3rd Annual DOMAINfest Global
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The third annual DOMAINfest Global(TM), the premier conference and networking event for the domain name industry, will be held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California from January 28-30, 2009. Event registration will open later this year...
Business Wire Webinar Series Provides How-To Help on Press Releases
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Business Wire's popular webinar series continues in May with continuing education on how to optimize press releases for search engines as well as social media lessons for new media neophytes. "Our clients are hungry for how-to info on the new rules for press...
PopularMedia Launches Social Media Marketing Suite
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - PopularMedia, the leading provider of social media marketing solutions, today announced a suite of products designed to help companies maximize the impact of online word-of-mouth channels to deliver leads, sales and revenue growth through trusted...
Online Storage and Backup Add Value to Broadband Service Provider Offerings
DALLAS, May 6 PRNewswire — Online storage and backup services will spur revenue generation and customer retention over the next five years for U.S. service providers, bringing in more than 1.5 million subscribers, according to Parks Associates' Enabling Solutions for a Rich Broadband...
Givenchy Launches Online Campaign to Create a Customized Makeup Compact with Brickfish(TM)
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Givenchy, the luxury fashion and beauty brand, and Brickfish(TM), the social media advertising platform, today announced the "Prisme Foundation" campaign located at www.brickfish.com/pr_givenchy. This campaign invites beauty enthusiasts to create a sassy...
You Are What You Eat
NEW YORK, May 6 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 devoted organics consumers, which the company...
Thought Convergence Acquires Name Intelligence
LOS ANGELES & SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Thought Convergence, the industry-leading provider of domain management, monetization and development tools and technologies for premium domain owners and aggregators of high-quality domain portfolios, announced today that it has completed...
Web-to-Print Software OIEPrint(TM) 2.0 Beta Goes Live on TombstoneTechnologies.com
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Tombstone Cards' (OTCBB: TMCI) software development division, Tombstone Technologies, today announced that a beta version of its proprietary online image editing software, OIEPrint(TM) 2.0, is available online at www.tombstonetechnologies.com. "OIEPrint...
Mega Media Group, Inc. to be Featured in Small-Cap Stock Newsletter QualityStocks Daily
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Mega Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: MMDA) announced today that they have agreed with QualityStocks to be featured in the small-cap QualityStocks Daily Newsletter, Daily Internet broadcast with Cathy Rankin, Vanessa Ramirez and Jenn Hoffman, and...
SnapTell Mobile Entertainment Explorer(TM) Reaches One Million Image Mark
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - SnapTell (www.snaptell.com), the leading provider of image recognition-based mobile marketing solutions, today reported that its newly launched Mobile Entertainment Explorer now offers access to information on nearly a million movies, music CDs and...
Titan Worldwide Flips the Switch on Intranet Video Network Called T-TV
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Titan is putting its money where its digital mouth is. The world's largest privately held Out-of-Home advertising sales company has launched an internal video network of 23, 40-inch, broadband-connected LCD screens for its 800+ employees in 20 offices...
Everything Channel's CRN Named One of the Most Powerful Business-to-Business Advertising Venues by BtoB Magazine
MANHASSET, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel), the global leader in technology sales, today announced that its flagship media outlet, CRN, has been recognized as one of the most influential business-to-business advertising venues in publishing...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Signing of First Doubletree by Hilton(TM) in Scotland
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., & LONDON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation is proud to announce the signing today of a management agreement that represents the entry of the Doubletree by Hilton brand into Scotland. This agreement will see the historic Dunblane Hydro Hotel receive...
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Appoints Timothy Busch and Brian Jones Co-Chief Operating Officers
IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today the appointment of Timothy Busch, 45, and Brian Jones, 48, to the additional positions of Co-Chief Operating Officer. Messrs. Busch and Jones will replace current COO, Duane Lammers, who is...
Enesco Signs Long-Term Strategic Agreement with the Boyds Collection
ITASCA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, today announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term, worldwide, strategic agreement with The Boyds Collection, Ltd. Under the agreement, Boyds grants Enesco a license to design...
Miller Brews up Powerful Branding as Official Beer of Westgate City Center
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Clear Channel Branded Cities, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor, today announced a three-year marketing partnership with Miller Brewing Company to make it the Official Beer of Westgate City Center. The sponsorship creates a primary tenant position for...
MOD-PAC CORP. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
BUFFALO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - MOD-PAC CORP. (NASDAQ: MPAC), an on demand commercial printer and manufacturer of custom paper board packaging, today reported revenue of $11.6 million for the first quarter of 2008, which ended March 29, 2008, compared with revenue of $11.3 million in the...
RR Donnelley Reports First-Quarter 2008 Results
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Highlights: — First-Quarter 2008 GAAP net earnings from continuing operations of $182.0 million or $0.85 per diluted share vs. net earnings from continuing operations of $138.9 million or $0.63 per diluted share in 2007 — First-Quarter 2008...
Ruder Finn/Washington Hires Two Vice Presidents
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire — Ruder Finn announced today the appointments of Joe Reblando and Amber McCracken as vice presidents in its Washington, DC office. Most recently, Joe has served as a director in the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America's (PhRMA) policy and...
AbelsonTaylor Captures DTC Gold
CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire — AbelsonTaylor, long known for its unorthodox-and highly creative-approach to healthcare advertising campaigns, scored top honors in the medical device category at the DTC National Advertising Awards on April 17. The awards ceremony was part of the DTC...
Sky Realty Selects DriveBuy Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 PRNewswire — Sky Realty has selected DriveBuy Technologies as the preferred mobile marketing solution provider for all their agents and REALTORS(R). With a tightening real estate market, Sky Realty continues to invest in new and innovative technologies that...
Oneupweb CEO to Present Vital Search Engine Marketing Strategies for the Healthcare Industry
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 6 PRNewswire — Healthcare companies are investing substantial resources to build websites. But as Oneupweb CEO and founder Lisa Wehr knows, "if you build it, they will come" only holds true in the movies. "Having an appealing website is a good start. But it...
D.C. United and Volkswagen Ink Landmark Sponsorship Agreement
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire — D.C. United and Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a five-year partnership agreement that will see the two brands join forces in a landmark deal that includes Volkswagen's logo on the shirts of the most successful team in the history of American...
Grupo Clarin S.A. to Host Conference Call and Webcast Presentation to Discuss its First Quarter 2008 Results
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Clarin S.A. (LSE: GCLA; BCBA: GCLA) will host a conference call and webcast presentation on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00am Eastern Time (12:00pm Buenos Aires time) to discuss its results for the first quarter period ended...
KCRA 3 Announces Winners of 2008 KCRA 3 A-List, Powered by CityVoter; Increases Participating Businesses by 53% During Second-Annual Contest to Discover Sacramento's Best Local Businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — KCRA 3 announces the winners of the 2008 KCRA 3 A-List, powered by CityVoter, the second-annual competition in which thousands of locals vote online at http://www.kcra.com/alist for their favorite businesses. Now in its second year, the KCRA 3...
Helm Announces Partnership with Carhartt
DETROIT, May 6 PRNewswire — Helm Incorporated, the Highland Park-based specialty fulfillment company, announced that Carhartt, Inc., the premium workwear manufacturer for men and women, has selected the company as its fulfillment partner. Helm is responsible for the warehousing...
United Business Media's Flagship Technology Media Platforms - CRN, EE Times and InformationWeek - Named to the Ninth Annual BtoB Media Power 50 List
MANHASSET, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire — United Business Media LLC (UBM) today announced that three of its flagship technology media platforms — CRN, EE Times and InformationWeek — have been named to the ninth annual BtoB Media Power 50 list, produced by Crain Communication Inc...
Video: Olay and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Announce 'Skin Cancer Takes Friends' FREE Skin Cancer Screenings
CINCINNATI, May 6 PRNewswire — In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, Olay , during weekday business hours or log on at http://www.asds.net. SOURCE Olay
Featured Speakers from Mars North America, HSBC Bank USA, Xerox, Burson-Marsteller, to Address the Global Communications Landscape at 'Global Communications 2008 - Connecting Across Borders and Understanding Different Cultures'
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Speakers from leading organizations at the forefront of the communications industry will gather to discuss the global communications landscape at Global Communications 2008, a conference sponsored by the Business Development Institute and PR...
New Dex Yellow Pages Directories Being Distributed Throughout Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — This month, Minneapolis residents will have an updated resource to turn to for all local search needs. The latest edition of the Dex(R) Yellow Pages includes detailed information on thousands of Minneapolis-area businesses, as well as a new Twin...
Australia - Shakeup of the Media Landscape - 2008 is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Australia - Shakeup of the media landscape - 2008" to their offering. In January 2008 Lachlan Murdoch launched a new media initiative in Australia that could finally shake up the cosy and sleepy...
Cadient Group Continues Winning Streak; Receives Multiple Honors at 2008 Pharmaceutical Advertising and Marketing Excellence Awards
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 6 PRNewswire — Cadient Group, the premier strategic interactive marketing agency serving the healthcare industry, announced today it received two silver awards at the 2008 Pharmaceutical Advertising and Marketing Excellence Awards (PhAME) ceremony on...
Video: Ad Council Joins ESPN to Encourage Men to Take Preventive Steps in their Health Care
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — The Advertising Council is joining ESPN today to launch a new series of national public service advertisements designed to raise awareness among middle-aged men about the importance of preventive medical testing. The new ads play off concepts created for the...
Coremetrics Spring 2008 Empowers Marketers with Rapid Decision Making
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Coremetrics, the leading provider of digital marketing optimization solutions, today announced its new product release, Coremetrics Spring 2008. This new and innovative offering empowers online businesses to take immediate action to optimize their...
.Me Domain Now Available!
BOSTON, May 6 PRNewswire — Today, the first .Me domain names will be registered. This top-level domain has enormous worldwide appeal and potential for both businesses and individuals. Imagine the possibilities for websites such as call.me, hug.me, talkto.me, or dontforget.me. EnCirca...
ipsh Names Craig Turner Senior VP
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 PRNewswire — Craig Turner has been named senior vice president for client service at ipsh, the wireless marketing and mobile media agency of Omnicom's The Marketing Arm. Based in Dallas, Turner will be responsible for building and leading the agency's client service...
GoldSpot Media Partners With Denuo to Enhance Mobile TV/Video Advertising Services
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — GoldSpot Media(R), powering dynamic ad-insertion for mobile TV and video, today announced it is partnering with Denuo, the media futures practice of marketing services holding company Publicis Groupe, S.A., to expand its insight into the behavior...
NeuroFocus to Test Clio Award Winners to Determine How Creative Prowess Matches With Brain Processes
BERKELEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The 49th Annual Clio Awards, the most recognized global awards competition for advertising, design, and interactive, today announced it will work with NeuroFocus, Inc. who will conduct neuromarketing testing at the 2008 Clio Festival, May 14-17 at the...
Southern Graphic Systems Acquires Backwell Design Inc.
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Southern Graphic Systems-Canada, Co. ("SGS Canada"), a wholly owned subsidiary of SGS International, Inc. ("SGS"), a global leader in the digital imaging and communications industry, has announced that it has acquired Backwell Design Inc. and its affiliate...
Fujitsu to Provide Comprehensive Digital Media Solutions for Retail Industry
FRISCO, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that it will work with partner TELentice Global Inc. to market Fujitsu's new, comprehensive Digital Media Solutions (DMS) to retailers. Fujitsu and TELentice have developed a system that combines the...
LookSmart Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - LookSmart, Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOOK), an online search advertising network and technology solutions company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $17.5 million, a 47% increase...
RR Donnelley Announces Revolutionary New Variable Trim Binding (VTB) Technology to Maximize Postal Savings
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) has developed a unique variable trim co-binding technology designed to provide customers with a critical strategic advantage as they seek to maximize postal savings. This industry leading capability allows for...
Democratic Presidential Race a Tie According to the Latest CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Opinion Research Corporation (an infoUSA Company) (NASDAQ:IUSA) today announced that the race for the Presidential nomination among Democrats is presently a tie according the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll taken April 28-30, 2008. When asked about...
Customer Communications Group Selected by The Children's Hospital for Direct Marketing Expertise
DENVER, May 5 PRNewswire — Customer Communications Group, Inc. (CCG), a full-service relationship marketing agency in Denver, has been selected to provide direct marketing assistance to The Children's Hospital, a local and nationally recognized leader in non-profit pediatric healthcare...
Atrinsic to Announce 2008 First Quarter Results on May 15, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - New Motion, Inc, doing business as Atrinsic, (NASDAQ:NWMO), a premier mobile entertainment Company, today announced that management will report its 2008 first quarter financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Management will...
Hill & Knowlton's Joshua Reynolds Promoted to Global Technology Practice Director
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Hill & Knowlton announced today that Joshua Reynolds, founder and SVP of H&K's analyst relations has been promoted to global technology practice director. "Josh has been instrumental in distinguishing H&K as a global leader in technology...
Social Media Resistance Study launched by Communitelligence and USC's Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM)
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - A unique partnership between the Communitelligence Learning Academy and the Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM), is conducting the first research on resistance to the "Millennial generation" social media technologies such as blogs...
THE WEEK Magazine Names Bianca Janosevic as Executive Director, THEWEEKDaily.com
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - THE WEEK (www.theweekdaily.com), America's fastest growing news and opinion magazine, has appointed Bianca Janosevic as executive director of THEWEEKDaily.com. Based in New York City, Janosevic is responsible for leading the online strategies and operations for...
FRCH Design Worldwide Helps The Sports Museum of America Get Their Game Face On
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Sports Museum of America (SmA) http://www.sportsmuseum.com will be the first of its kind when it opens on May 7, 2008 in New York City. SmA, in partnership with more than 50 individual Halls of Fame and other leading sports organizations, will be the...
Interpublic Women's Leadership Network Sponsors Live Webcast Event
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) Women's Leadership Network (WLN), an IPG-wide organization that promotes the advancement, retention and recruitment of women, sponsored a live webcast event on April 29th in Chicago. The event was simulcast in 12 markets around the...
Americans' Disapproval of Bush and the War in Iraq Increases Says Latest CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Opinion Research Corporation (an infoUSA Company) (NASDAQ:IUSA) today announced that both public support for the U.S. war in Iraq and President Bush's disapproval ratings reached new levels, according to the latest CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll...
Don McKinney Joins Grey New York in New Position as ECD/Director of Digital Development
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Tor Myhren, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Grey New York, announced today that Don McKinney has joined Grey as Executive Creative Director / Director of Digital Development. This marks another key appointment in the transformation...
Digital Info Security Company Engages The Booyah Agency for Online Marketing
WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Digital Info Security Company (Pink Sheets: DGIF) (DISC) is pleased to announce that it has contracted with The Booyah Agency (TBA) to manage its online marketing campaign. TBA is an online advertising agency with its roots in search...
Screenvision Launches Exclusive 2008 MTV Movie Awards In-Theatre Promotional Campaign
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Screenvision, a leader in cinema advertising, and MTV will team up for a comprehensive in-cinema program to promote the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. Screenvision's vast theater network will be the exclusive in-cinema home for the campaign which is highlighted by an...
SearchRev Wins Promo Magazine's Interactive Marketing Award for Search Engine Marketing Campaign
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - SearchRev(TM), a leading search engine marketing agency, today announced it has garnered the 2008 Promo Interactive Marketing Award for Search Engine Marketing for its highly successful My Coke Rewards paid search campaign. The Promo Interactive...
Sustainable Brands '08 Accelerates Collaboration Among Innovators
BURLINGAME, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — The momentum continues to build as Sustainable Brands '08, the only event that addresses how to leverage all aspects of sustainability as a driver of brand value, reaches 70% capacity. Scores of top tier brands have signed on to share best...
Pure Michigan Summer Advertising Campaign Launches Today
LANSING, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire — The 2008 Pure Michigan summer campaign hits the airways May 5th. Increased tourism promotion funding arrived in time to capture the attention of potential out-of-state visitors as they make this summer's travel plans. "With the additional promotional...
Seventh Annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Takes Place May 7, 2008
Hundreds of Thousands of Teens Expected to Participate WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide are expected to participate in the seventh annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 7, 2008. The purpose of the National Day is to focus...
American Express Announces New Line-up of Golf Experiences and Benefits Available at the Enhanced 'Members Clubhouse' (SM) Golfer's Web Site
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - American Express today announced the official launch of the enhanced Members Clubhouse at www.americanexpress.com/golf with a holistic online experience that includes an array of exclusive Cardmember golf offerings, golf tips, tricks and information, and unique...
adplex and MyWebGrocer Join In Strategic Partnership
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - adplex and MyWebGrocer announced today a strategic services alliance. With adplex's full range of marketing services and MyWebGrocer's innovative on-line advertising solutions, they will be exclusive providers for retailers, covering 75% of the US, with over...
Penton's PROMO Magazine Announces 2008 Interactive Marketing Award Winners
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Penton Media's PROMO(R) Magazine announced the winners of PROMO's 2008 Interactive Marketing Awards at a special luncheon ceremony at the 4th Annual Interactive Promotion Summit in Las Vegas. The Interactive Marketing Awards recognize the best and brightest...
New Study: Offshore EOR Crucial to Sustaining Future Oil Supply
TULSA, Okla., May 5 PRNewswire — A major campaign of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in offshore fields will be crucial for sustaining the world's future oil supply, according to renowned petroleum consultant Dr. Rafael Sandrea. Offshore fields have been the main source of growth for...
OTOlabs Wins MarketingSherpa Email Marketing Award
BOSTON, May 5 PRNewswire — OTOlabs, a permission-based digital marketing platforms company, was presented with a silver award in the Best Consumer Non-Email Opt-in Messaging category for its campaign, Vail Resorts SnowMate, at MarketingSherpa's 3rd Annual Email Summit award ceremony...
Healthnotes is Now Aisle7 -- Offering Fresh Ideas for Wellness Marketing in Every Aisle, Every Day
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Healthnotes(R), the leader in wellness marketing programs for food and drug retailers, today announced that it has become Aisle7(TM). This change reflects rapid growth in the Company's storewide solutions and expansion beyond its original vitamin and...
Vidshadow Partners with Planet X To Syndicate Extreme Sports Content Across Their Fast Growing Online Video Network
PLACENTIA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Vidshadow, Inc. (Pink Sheets:VSDW) (www.Vidshadow.com), one of the Web's fastest growing online video networks, today announced an agreement with Planet X, a unit of Planet One Ventures, Inc. ("POV"), to syndicate their extreme sports programming and...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 52%; April Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 50.9%; New Orders Index at 50.1%; Employment Index at 50.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector expanded in April, 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...
Aztek Networks Selects Catapult PR-IR for North American PR Efforts
BOULDER, Colo., May 5 PRNewswire — Catapult PR-IR, a leader in high-tech public and investor relations, announced today the addition of Aztek Networks to its growing client roster. Aztek, a leading provider of Emergency Stand Alone (ESA) switching products, selected Catapult as its...
PRstore Franchise Expanding in North Carolina, Georgia, Colorado and California
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 5 PRNewswire — PRstore, a national marketing firm franchise catering to small and mid-market businesses, is slated to open six new locations across the country. PRstores will begin supporting business owners in Gastonia, N.C., the South Park area of Charlotte, N.C...
The Interactive Advertising Bureau Launches Digital Video In-Stream Ad Format Guidelines
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced the release of "Digital Video In-Stream Ad Format Guidelines." Created by the IAB's Digital Video Committee, a group comprised of 145 leading interactive companies, they are the definitive format...
Yellowbook Launches New Multi-Media Campaign That Redefines the Future of Local Search
UNIONDALE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Yellowbook, the leading independent publisher of print and online yellow pages directories nationwide, announced today the launch of a new integrated marketing campaign entitled "Say Yellow to the Future." The campaign includes a full branding makeover...
Accenture Survey Finds Broad Agreement Within Media and Entertainment Industry on Direction of Digital Market
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Media and entertainment companies are in broad agreement on the way the digital market is evolving, where the opportunities lie and what will drive revenues over the next five years, according to findings of an Accenture (NYSE: ACN) survey released today...
LaDainian Tomlinson Works up an Appetite as the Focus of the Latest Campbell's(R) Chunky(TM) Soup National Advertising Campaign
CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - San Diego Chargers' running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, is known as one of the NFL's hardest workers and a dominant force among offensive players on the field. Off the field, this former league MVP is known for his generosity and humble demeanor - all...
Austin Firefighters Offered Free Trial of Identity Guard(R) Protection Services
Intersections launches major ad campaign in Austin to highlight problem of identity theft AUSTIN, Texas, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX), a leading global provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services, today announced the launch of...
Bazaarvoice Radius Launches to Help Marketers Execute Integrated Social Commerce Strategies
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Bazaarvoice, the worldwide leader in hosted social commerce applications that drive sales, today unveiled Bazaarvoice Radius (www.bazaarvoice.com/radius), a breakthrough program designed to accelerate the strategic adoption of social commerce by brand...
Greenlight Applies Wall Street Tool to Online Ads
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Greenlight, the largest independent search marketing agency in the UK, today announced the U.S. launch of Quant(TM), an artificial intelligence-driven program that enables marketers to forecast the success of pay per click (PPC) advertising campaigns. Drawing...
Now Boarding! Reactrix, Leading Digital Out-of-Home Media Network Enters into Exclusive Relationship with Clear Channel Outdoor in Select U.S. Airports
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Reactrix Systems, Inc., a leading interactive out-of-home media company, today announced it has entered into a multi-year strategic agreement with Clear Channel Airports, the U.S. leader in airport advertising and a division of Clear...
The Enthusiast Network (TEN) Joins Autobytel's AutoReach(SM) Ad Network
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL), a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced the addition of The Enthusiast Network (TEN) to its rapidly growing AutoReach Ad Network. Autobytel will supply targeted advertising from the AutoReach Ad...
North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Unveils Committee's Logo and Announces $1 Million Host Committee Founding Sponsorships at Dallas Cowboys' New Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 5 PRNewswire — Stating that "North Texas will present the most exciting and comprehensive Super Bowl experience in history," Roger Staubach and area leaders today announced the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, unveiled the Committee's iconic logo and...
State Legislation Impacts Creative Economy Initiative
New provisions include tax incentives to creative companies DETROIT, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Southeast Michigan's creative business community will get a boost as a result of Governor Granholm's signature on a series of bills that would make creative businesses eligible for state...
Beasley Broadcast Group Reports First Quarter Revenue of $29.4 Million and Diluted EPS of $0.05
NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI), a large- and mid-size market radio broadcaster, today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as summarized below: -0- *T Summary of First Quarter Results ($ in millions, except per...
New Xerox DocuMate Scanner Delivers More Bang for the Buck; 50 Percent Faster and Great for ID Card Scanning
PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced a new color sheetfed scanner that is 50 percent faster than similarly priced competitive products, small enough to fit on a desktop, optimized to scan ID cards and includes ultrasonic double-feed detection...
Michel Nakache Returns to Euro RSCG Life as Worldwide Managing Partner
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Euro RSCG Life, a leading healthcare communications network, announced that Michel Nakache has returned to the agency as Chairman, EMEA and APAC. Nakache will join Doug Burcin and Donna Murphy as a Worldwide Managing Partner and will be located in the Paris...
Democratic National Committee - McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Leadership
Today's McCain Myth: John McCain is a strong leader of his party. WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee: John McCain says he's a strong leader, but in North Carolina where he is traveling today, his leadership...
EyeWonder Takes Lead in Driving 'Interactive Digital Advertising' Category
ATLANTA, May 5 PRNewswire — EyeWonder, Inc., a leader in helping ad agencies and brand managers deliver creative campaigns across the wide spectrum of digital media, today unveiled a new category for the advertising industry, "Interactive Digital Advertising." The new category was...
Storybids Launches Product Placement Auction House for Brand Integrations into Online Video
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Storybids, Inc. today announced the launch of their product placement marketplace where online video content creators can get paid to feature physical products in pre-production user-generated videos, serial mini-dramas, videoblogs and webisodes...
Video: American Cancer Society Launches Access to Care PSA With International Recording Sensation MIKE-E
ATLANTA, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Cancer Society has partnered with international recording artist and poet, Michael "MIKE-E" Ellison to produce a public service announcement (PSA) entitled Learn. Speak. Act. With 24 percent of African Americans living below the...
Coremetrics Joins Bazaarvoice Radius to Help Marketers Execute Integrated Social Commerce Strategies
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — Coremetrics, the leading provider of digital marketing optimization solutions, today announced that it has joined Bazaarvoice Radius, a breakthrough program designed to accelerate the strategic adoption of social commerce by brand marketers...
Ripe Digital Announces Leading New York Sales Team
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - On the heels of the Company's successful INFront event, Ripe Digital officially announces the expansion of their sales team headquarters in New York. Boasting a strong group of 15 sales executives in New York and Los Angeles, Ripe Digital plans to move to the...
Victoria Rowell Uses Titan Worldwide to Promote Book
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Emmy-nominated actress Victoria Rowell has turned to Titan Worldwide, the world's largest privately held Out-of-Home advertising company, to promote the paperback release of her best-selling memoir "The Women Who Raised Me." The book follows Ms. Rowell's...
Hit a Home Run with Hostess(R)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 5 PRNewswire — Hostess(R) is celebrating America's favorite pastime with a promotion that is sure to knock it out of the park. Hostess' "Classic Ballparks" promotion features an instant win game in which four winners will get the chance to visit four classic...
iCrossing Moves to Larger Offices in Chicago
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 5 PRNewswire — iCrossing, a global digital marketing company, announced that it has moved to larger offices in Chicago to accommodate the significant growth the agency has experienced over the past year. The new office, located at 333 W. Wacker Drive in downtown...
New Book Available on Higher Education Brand Marketing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 2 PRNewswire — Building Brand Momentum: Strategies for Achieving Critical Mass, by Dr. Robert A. Sevier, will be available from Strategy Publishing on May 15, 2008. Written for college presidents, administrators, board members, and faculty who want to develop...
Motorola CherryPicker Enables Personalized Advertising Experiences with Targeted Ad Insertion
HORSHAM, Pa., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced the latest software enhancement for the CherryPicker Application Platform (CAP-1000). In addition to MPEG-4 Rate Shaping, the CAP-1000 now offers MPEG-2 rate shaping, ad insertion and statistical...
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Selects Paxonix to Automate and Streamline Global Packaging Process for New Product Introductions
WALTHAM, Mass., May 5 PRNewswire — Paxonix, a MeadWestvaco company offering a web-based packaging and marketing process management service, today announced that Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., (BGSW) the fourth largest premium spirits company in the world, has chosen Paxonix's...
MediaBank's Ben Galbraith to Speak at JavaOne Conference in San Francisco
CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, May 5 PRNewswire — MediaBank, a leading provider of advanced analytics, media buying and workflow solutions to advertisers and agencies, today announced that Ben Galbraith, recently appointed chief information officer, will speak at the world's largest...
Dukas Public Relations Ranked Industry's Third Fastest Growing Independently-Owned Firm; First in New York Among Firms With More Than $1 Million in Annual Revenues
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Dukas Public Relations (DPR) has been ranked as the third fastest growing independently-owned public relations firm in the world by O'Dwyer's, a highly-respected PR industry observer and publisher. Among agencies with more than $1 million in annual revenue...
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