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TweetMyJOBS Launches SafeTweet™ to Ensure Security of Online Job Postings

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
TweetMyJOBS Launches SafeTweet™ to Ensure Security of Online Job Postings

Platform Enhancements Protect Against Viruses, Phishing, Identity Theft and other Digital Scams Facing Online Job Boards

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

TweetMyJOBS, the world’s largest and most comprehensive Twitter-based recruiting solution, today announced a significant enhancement to its platform with the launch of its new SafeTweet™ job posting functionality. Identity thieves use fraudulent job postings to trick job seekers into giving out personal information, and SafeTweet eliminates these risks by ensuring the security and validity of embedded URL’s in online job postings.

“In recent months, identity thieves have used job boards to steal personal information – and a common tactic involves sending emails offering employment to job seekers,” said Gary Zukowski, founder of TweetMyJOBS. “TweetMyJOBS is taking the lead to help protect online job seekers and brands from such attacks. By validating and confirming the source of a job posting, and using a special set of security credentials, we’re not only protecting our customers’ brands, but looking out for the job seeker who could very easily fall victim to virus and scams.”

All verified job postings tweeted by TweetMyJOBS will now contain the following signature: “… via SafeTweet by TweetMyJOBS.” This assures the job seeker that each hyperlink is the actual landing page to the job posting– and not a spammer, scammer, or phishing link.

“Brand integrity is very important for all of our customers – from the Fortune 100 companies we work with, to the emerging small-to-medium businesses,” added Zukowski. “Online job postings have become a major tool for recruiting and promoting a brand, and we’re committed to helping companies tackle this new medium safely and securely.”

TweetMyJOBS also recently added Facebook and LinkedIn functionality to further expand its social media recruitment platform. Last month alone, the company sent out 955,373 job tweets.

In conjunction with these platform enhancements, TweetMyJOBS also re-launched its Web site for job seekers and employers at http://TweetMyJOBS.com.

About TweetMyJOBS
Based in Charlotte, NC, TweetMyJOBS (http://TweetMyJOBS.com) is the largest Twitter job board in the world and a comprehensive Social Media recruiting solution. Using its SMART Tweet™ and JobBURST technology, it handles a company’s entire Social Media recruiting presence, including branding, candidate tracking and analytics, job posting management, and connecting employers and candidates instantly through a text message delivered to a job seeker’s cell phone via Twitter.

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Thompson Creek Window Company Ranks #16 on Qualified Remodeler’s 2010 Top 500 List

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Thompson Creek Window Company Ranks #16 on Qualified Remodeler’s 2010 Top 500 List

Thompson Creek Window Company, one of the nation’s largest remodeling companies, ranks number 16 in Qualified Remodeler magazine’s 2010 Top 500 list.

Hyattsville, MD (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Thompson Creek Window Company, one of the region’s largest remodeling companies, broke into the Top 20 in Qualified Remodeler magazine’s annual Top 500 list. Since debuting on the list in 2005 at #133, Thompson Creek has advanced up the rankings year after year and is currently ranked #16 on the 2010 list.

The Top 500 is the longest ongoing recognition program in the remodeling industry. Each year the Top 500 recognizes remodelers for significant and sustained success in terms of installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards and community service.

“On behalf of the entire Qualified Remodeler team, I extend our congratulations. In an industry consisting of more than 100,000 firms with payroll, this is truly a distinction that sets Thompson Creek Window Company apart from the crowd. In your local market there are very few companies that can claim this achievement” - Patrick O’Toole, Publisher, Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Rick Wuest, President of Thompson Creek, said “I am very pleased to be recognized as one of the top 500 remodelers in the country. These are challenging economic times and growing a business in this climate requires a total commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. Our growth is a result of the business we generate from our satisfied customers and the great feedback they are giving to their friends and neighbors about our company. Our inclusion in this list is validation that we are succeeding in our mission.”

About Thompson Creek:
The Thompson Creek Window Company is a privately owned and family operated manufacturer and installer of energy efficient home improvement replacement products. Founded in 1980, their roots were planted as a manufacturer of energy efficient, maintenance free vinyl windows. Since that time, they have evolved into one of the leading specialty home improvement contracting companies in the nation. Their product mix includes replacement windows and doors, vinyl siding and a clog-free gutter system. Thompson Creek operates their administrative offices and 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Landover, Maryland, where they employ a staff of over 250 people.

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A.M.I. Helps Beautify Tampa Bay

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
A.M.I. Helps Beautify Tampa Bay

A Tampa-based sales and marketing office cleans Indian Rock Beach

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

A.M.I., a Tampa-based sales and marketing office, announced they supported the Tampa Bay Beautificationorganization, an organization that is committed to improving Tampa Bay’s neighborhoods, parks, and streetscapes. Since 1989, the Tampa Bay Beautification has recruited 60,000 volunteers and counting.

President of A.M.I., Vanessa Castaneda McCaffrey, and the A.M.I. team cleaned up as much trash as they could off of Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The A.M.I. team contributed a lending hand in the Tampa Bay Beautification’s on-going project of shore line restoration and contributed towards the over 1.2 million pounds of litter, debris, and invasive plants that have been removed by this organization.

“Fund raising money is great, but so is getting people involved with hands-on charity and community service work,” said President Vanessa Castaneda McCaffrey. “More people become aware of what’s going on around them and it also brings the office closer together.”

The A.M.I. team chose to help out Tampa Bay Beautification because they were looking for an organization that knew what they wanted to get accomplished in the world and how they were going to do it. Moreover, Tampa Bay Beautification was a finalist for Non-Profit of the Year, which intrigued Vanessa Castaneda McCaffrey and her team. They wanted to do something fun and enjoyable, while giving back to the community.

“It’s important to set an example for future entrepreneurs to give back to the community,” Vanessa Castaneda McCaffrey said.

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About A.M.I.
A. M. I. is one of the leading firms in the Tampa bay area that specialize in marketing and sales. Our innovative and proven business models have pushed us time and again to the forefront of a highly competitive marketing industry. For more information please contact at (813) 289.6111

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CKR Interactive Makes the 2010 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
CKR Interactive Makes the 2010 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies

Recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive makes the fourth annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor awarded to successful, growing U.S. companies.

(PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Global recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive recently received recognition on the 2010 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing U.S. companies. The agency has continued to grow since its launch in 2001 despite the dot.com bust and the current tumultuous economy, and this is the second year in a row that the agency has made the list.

The fourth annual Inc. 5000 list shows impressive increases in the number of firms that cater to government. The Government Services sector showed the biggest gain in terms of the number of companies on the list, up 33 percent from last year to 335 companies. Government Services was also the second-fastest growing sector in terms of median revenue growth, posting a 202 percent gain over the 2006-2009 measuring period. CKR Interactive provides recruitment marketing services and solutions to the government realm as well as a variety of other verticals including the healthcare/biopharm, high tech and hospitality/food service industries.

Once again, California topped the Inc. 5000 with the most companies of any state with 684. The Golden State is followed by Texas (404), New York (353), Virginia (293), and Florida (262). All 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, are represented on this year's list.

"The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

"We are honored to be recognized on this year's Inc. 5000 list," shared President/CEO Curtis Rogers. "We could not have done it without the support of our outstanding clients, innovative employees and dedicated business partners. Our inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list is a testament to our continued efforts to provide cutting-edge solutions that enable our clients to optimize their recruitment marketing and employer branding efforts."

The Inc. 5000 site details CKR Interactive's 28 percent growth over the past three years with revenue of $12.4 million in 2009, showing the agency's success in the recruitment advertising and marketing industry. The agency currently has eight offices throughout the United States and provides clients with integrated, global recruitment advertising solutions via the OneAgent joint venture.

For additional information about CKR Interactive's recruitment marketing services and solutions, please contact Skye Callan, CKR Interactive's Interactive Marketing Director, at: 408-517-1400.

About CKR Interactive
Founded in 2001, CKR Interactive is a global recruitment marketing agency delivering comprehensive services to today's employers. Focusing on interactive solutions, the firm's areas of expertise also include research and planning, creative development and marketing communications. With offices throughout California, Arizona, Texas, New York and Florida, and OneAgent partner agencies in the United Kingdom, Australia, China and India, the award-winning firm's growing list of clients represents a range of industries, from healthcare/biopharm and high tech to government and hospitality/food service.

About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (http://www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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BNI-Misner Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Charitable Organizations Worldwide

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
BNI-Misner Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Charitable Organizations Worldwide

The BNI-Misner Foundation, BNI’s non-profit charitable program, is proud to announce that as of this year it has donated over $1,000,000 to charities around the world since its inception in 1998.

Upland, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

The BNI-Misner Foundation, a non-profit program created by BNI® (the world’s largest professional business networking organization) in 1998 to support charitable causes, has reached a milestone in its history. Co-founders of the Foundation Elisabeth and Ivan Misner state, “We are thrilled to announce that as of May, 2010 the BNI-Misner Foundation has contributed over $1 million to charities around the world since its inception in 1998!”

The BNI Foundation, as it is widely known, has a focus on children’s educational programs, but allows donor-directed contributions as well. Examples of directed donations include over $100,000 to the 9/11 relief effort, $72,000 to tsunami relief and over $25,000 for Haiti earthquake relief, as well as donations for Hurricane Katrina relief. Children’s educational programs which have been supported include building preschools in India; building preschools, a library, and putting tin roofs on schools in Indonesia; buying school uniforms for students in Kenya; and stocking a library in South Africa with books.

BNI has always had a commitment to being a socially responsible corporation which feels it is extremely important to give back to and support the communities in which it operates, as well as the world as a whole. Contributions to the BNI Foundation have come from BNI members, Directors, and chapters around the world. The Foundation has an ongoing program where donors can contribute monthly. These donors are called Monthly Heroes ($50 per month) or Monthly Super Heroes ($100 per month). Individuals can be designated as Givers Gain Grant Sponsors ($1000 donation) or Master Givers Gain Grant Sponsors ($2000 donation).

To continue the charitable work of the Foundation, BNI announces each year that October is BNI Foundation Awareness Month. During October, various promotions and contributions to charities are made. The last week of October, 2010 will once again play host to the “Each 1 Give ($)1 to Teach 1” initiative where BNI members are asked to consider donating $1 or more to the Foundation. With over 131,000 members, each member’s minimum $1 donation would make it possible to contribute over $131,000 to children’s educational programs internationally. BNI members and non-members alike are invited to donate online at the BNI Foundation website during the week of October 25th.

The BNI Foundation’s motto is “Improving tomorrow’s business through education today.” For more information or to learn how you can support the charitable work being done through the BNI-Misner Charitable Foundation, please go to www.BNIFoundation.org.

Become a fan of the BNI-Misner Charitable Foundation on Facebook

BNI (www.bni.com) is the world's largest business networking organization, with more than 5,600 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. BNI's Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, is a New York Times bestselling author and his newest book, Networking Like a Pro, can be viewed at www.IvanMisner.com. He is also the Senior Partner for the Referral Institute (www.referralinstitute.com), a referral training company with operations around the world.

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Lyris and AMA to Share Actionable Techniques for an Effective Segmentation Strategy

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Lyris and AMA to Share Actionable Techniques for an Effective Segmentation Strategy

Free Webinar will Instruct Marketers on How to Use Analytics to Understand Subscriber Behaviors

Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Lyris, Inc. (OTCBB:LYRI.OB), the online marketing expert, and the American Marketing Association today announced an upcoming Webinar, "Behavioral Segmentation: Using Web Analytics for Better Results.” To be more effective in segmentation strategies, marketers must supplement self-reported data with information on how customers actually behave. Understanding the type of content customers engage with in emails and websites, as well as time spent, links clicked and other actions can be very valuable in creating refined segment strategies.

On September 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. PT, marketing experts from Lyris and the American Marketing Association will discuss proven tips and techniques to use Web analytics for better results in behavioral segmentation. By putting these best practices into action, marketers will find themselves on their way to a more effective online marketing campaign performance.

The Webinar will teach marketers how to:

  • Utilize behavioral data to maximize campaign results
  • Use Web analytics to understand subscriber behaviors and associated implications
  • Combine self-reported identifiers and preferences with behavioral data to refine segmentation
  • How to monetize behavioral data

WHO:        
Lyris Director of International Professional Services, Andrew Robinson                
Lyris Director of Full Service, Matt Hayes    
American Marketing Association, Alli Libb

WHAT: Webinar – Behavioral Segmentation: Using Web Analytics for Better Results
WHEN: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. PT
WHERE: To register for the Webinar, click here.

Webinar attendees will be able to submit questions either directly through the Webinar interface or via Twitter to @Lyris using the #LyrisSegment hashtag. Following the Webinar, participants will receive a complimentary copy of “Data to Dollars: How to Turn Marketing Metrics into Money,” an actionable guide that will help marketers realize monetary results from their analytics.

About Lyris, Inc.
Lyris, Inc. (OTCBB:LYRI.OB) is the first online marketing solution provider to integrate email marketing with diverse online marketing channels to create more efficient and effective marketing organizations. The company’s flagship offering, Lyris HQ, is an all-in-one online marketing solution that combines email marketing with search, social, and mobile channels, enhanced by embedded deliverability and web analytics. Lyris HQ provides online marketers actionable insights that help them make intelligent decisions and improve results. Clients include American Apparel, Body Glove, British Museum Company Ltd., Minnesota Timberwolves, PC Recycler and Student Advantage. For more information, please visit www.lyris.com.

Media Contact: Dan Gould for Lyris; 415-262-5959

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Bizzuka Makes Inc. Magazine’s Fourth Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Bizzuka Makes Inc. Magazine’s Fourth Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Bizzuka Ranks No. 1513 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 190 Percent - Web Development and Internet Marketing Company #1 in Lafayette and #8 in Louisiana

New York (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Inc. magazine today ranked Bizzuka No. 1513 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Bizzuka is one of the premier web development, content management, and Internet marketing firms in the United States. “We are proud of our top ten ranking in the state and to be among the 41 Louisiana companies who made this year’s list,” remarked CEO/Co-Founder, John Munsell. “To be number one in Lafayette, our hometown, is even more of an honor – especially given our firm’s relatively young age of seven years,” he added.

The 2010 Inc. 5000, unveiled today on Inc.com, serves as a unique illustration of the profound changes taking place in the U.S. economy. Despite the fact that most of this year’s measuring period of 2006-2009 took place during the latest recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $321.6 billion, up more than 50 percent from last year. This year’s Inc. 5000 employ a record 1.4 million people, up from one million on last year’s list. With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, policymakers and business leaders will do well to look to the Inc. 5000 companies for fresh ideas on achieving growth and creating jobs.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on www.inc.com/5000.

About Bizzuka

Bizzuka created OnDeCC, (On Demand Content and Components), a web-based content management system that is a dynamic and robust, yet easy-to-use platform that gives small to medium-sized companies affordable access to the sophisticated features and capabilities of systems utilized by Fortune 500 companies. The product also allows clients to take advantage of software upgrades immediately with no additional cost.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com

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The Web Development Kent Has Been Waiting For Lands Early

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
The Web Development Kent Has Been Waiting For Lands Early

JB Creative Marketing, Kent’s premier exponent of online marketing solutions for small and medium sized businesses, has surpassed its own expectations by perfecting its new web development Kent service well ahead of schedule.

(PRWeb UK) August 30, 2010

The over achievement of this delivery will come as no surprise to the company’s existing customers, all of whom have nothing but glowing reports of the service they’ve received: and JB Creative Marketing itself is reported to be “delighted” with the smooth transition to their updated web management procedures.

JB Creative Marketing, which offers a full spectrum of modern marketing solutions for the Internet business, views its web development Kent initiative as its flagship. No-one, obviously, can run an Internet business without a web site: it makes sense, then, that a company dedicated to maximising Internet potential would put its most impressive eggs in the web site improvement basket.

Even a quick look at the techniques, systems and packages offered by JB Creative Marketing’s newest incarnation of its web service gives plenty of evidence that their confidence is not misplaced. The service (which is tailored, in every instance, to meet the creative marketing needs of the individual client – a welcome change from the current practice of treating every customer as though they had the same business) starts with a thorough review of current web site performance. Once JB Creative Marketing’s web development Kent team has taken a good look at the way a site currently relates to search engines, other sites that could be promoting complementary goods and services, and existing ad campaigns, it offers what it believes are the right solutions – however big or small.

That’s an important quality in itself. For small businesses, probably the most telling of all. JB Creative Marketing is not prepared or attempting to squeeze money out of clients where that money isn’t necessary. If a company’s site only needs minor, inexpensive tweaks to make it work better, then minor inexpensive tweaks is what it will get. If, on the other hand, it requires a full overhaul and relaunch, the web development Kent team will advise accordingly: advice that, according to a spokes person for the site, is always taken up,

“precisely because our clients know we only tell them to do that if it’s really necessary.”

JB Creative Marketing’s reputation, then, is one built on trust. That trust comes from twin sources: one, its clients’ recognition that it will only ask for big bucks where big bucks need to be spent; and two, its’ obvious prior success. Clearly, this is a company that knows what it is doing – and its’ clients respond to it in an appropriately trusting fashion.

The simple steps JB Creative Marketing propose in their web development Kent package work equally well for every eventuality. By sticking to a carefully thought out six step programme, the company is able to offer the same efficiency and success to every client – and, most importantly of all, to show those clients exactly how they intend to achieve that success. In effect, it’s a “try before you buy” promise that allows customers to see proof that the suggestions JB Creative Marketing makes will have good results. No wonder they’re pleased.

JB Creative Marketing is a Kent based total marketing solutions company.

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Quality Logo Products Offers Exclusive $50 Promotional Savings to Government Personnel for Fiscal Year-End

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Quality Logo Products Offers Exclusive $50 Promotional Savings to Government Personnel for Fiscal Year-End

Quality Logo Products made an exclusive $50 coupon available today to assist government personnel in stretching their marketing budgets before fiscal year-end. The exclusive promotion runs through the end of September.

Aurora, IL (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Quality Logo Products, a top distributor of promotional items online, introduced today an exclusive month-long offer for all government, army, military, and social service individuals looking to extend their marketing budgets before fiscal year-end. Qualifying orders will receive $50 off Quality Logo Products’ already low everyday prices. Participants may redeem this savings on any promotional products order of $250 or more (before setup charges and taxes and excluding shipping and handling charges). To be eligible for the $50 savings, customers must have a valid government-related email address such as .gov, .mil, .army OR the order must ship to an APO/FPO address. This promotion will run from Monday, August 30, 2010 through Thursday, September 30, 2010.

This $50 discount from Quality Logo Products comes at an opportune time because federal departments’ fiscal year will end on September 30, 2010. Fiscal year-end sales provide organizations and companies with a chance to save the maximum amount of money prior to the start of the next fiscal year. "We wanted to run a promotion that would give something back to all branches of government and our military," said Michael Wenger, owner of Quality Logo Products. "Hopefully this discount will offset some of the budgetary concerns faced by so many people during this time of year.” The exact terms and conditions of this offer, including how to redeem the special savings, can be found here.

For orders that may not qualify for this exclusive promotion, Quality Logo Products has other coupon offers available. Savings range anywhere from $5 to $25 per order (and per customer) and can be redeemed online. These coupons and more can be found on their Promo Products Blog.

About Quality Logo Products:
Quality Logo Products, Inc.is a leading distributor of branded products. Companies, organizations, and individuals can add their names, logos, or slogans to more than 25,000 different promotional items such as personalized pens, custom t-shirts, and stress relievers for marketing purposes.

Jana Tropper
Media Contact
Quality Logo Products, Inc.
P: 866-312-5646
W: www.qualitylogoproducts.com

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Local Florist Expands Operations By Opening New Retail Stores In Indiana

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 00:00
Local Florist Expands Operations By Opening New Retail Stores In Indiana

Business is booming at Oberer's Flowers. The nations fifth largest florist will open 4 retail stores in Indianapolis, additional stores planned for Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio. The company expects to hire 15 workers in Indianapolis and 10 new workers in Dayton.

Dayton, OH (PRWEB) August 29, 2010

Oberer’s Flowers, Ohio’s largest florist announced today that it is expanding into neighboring Indiana and will open 4 retail stores in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The companies first out of state retail store is located in Carmel, Indiana. Construction has begun and the 3,000 square ft store will open on October 1st.

“We’re very excited to bring our florist to Indiana,” says Rob Spikol, COO for Oberer’s Flowers. Located just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Carmel is one of Indiana’s fastest growing cities. A dynamic city with award-winning schools, a thriving business environment and is very family-oriented “It’s a perfect match for our business.” Spikol says the company will give away 3,000 high value flower arrangements on its opening day to local residents.

The Carmel location is the first of four planned in the Indianapolis area, with additional stores in Indianapolis City, Fishers and in the southern metro area. “Our expansion is great news not only for the jobs we’re creating in Indiana, but the jobs we’re creating right here in Ohio,” Spikol said.

“It all began in Dayton, and we are very proud of our roots,” says Randy Oberer, president of Oberer’s Flowers. In recent years the company has expanded into Cincinnati, West Chester, Grove City and Columbus, Ohio. “We’ve managed to grow well above the industry standards because we operate much differently than a typical flower shop.” He says "We’ve always been focused on providing the best value for our customers money." “People really notice that when times are tough.”

The company grows some flowers from their greenhouses located on Troy Street much the same way Oberer’s Great Uncle Carl did back in 1922. But over the years the volume ballooned to far greater than capacity. Today Oberer’s purchases flowers from local domestic farms as well as international flower markets. Refrigerated tractor trailers can be seen unloading goods 4 days a week, and the company receives two trailers of plants from Florida each week.

“Thriving in a recession is no more a challenge than staying in business for 100 years,” says Oberer. "The way we’ve done it, is the way our company was started." He continues; "Taking care of each customer, like they’re our most important, because they are.”

Oberer’s Flowers Inc. is the 5th largest independent florist in the United States. The company has been providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, fruit and gourmet foods, perfect for every occasion for nearly 100 years. Historic information can be found at www.oberers.com/history.html

Oberer’s Flowers has two subsidiary companies and five operating divisions including a Central Production Facility, Retail Stores, Greenhouse & Growing Operation, Wholesale Floral and two Import Divisions (one for fresh international product and another for international hard goods). Oberer’s Flowers has grown from a single horse and wagon to a fleet of over 70 delivery vehicles.

Oberer’s Flowers corporate headquarters; a 100,000 sq. ft facility located on a six acre complex right where it all began on Troy Street in Dayton, Ohio. The company has multiple retail stores and delivery operations spanning three states in the MidWest serving customers in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton in Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana and Northern Kentucky.

Oberer’s also operates support facilities in Miami, Florida; Quito, Ecuador and has an office in Shen Yang, China located in the Heping District.

Each day Oberer’s handles more than 500 orders direct from customers for delivery within the companies delivery area. The company has grown to become one of the nations largest Wedding and Event decorators handling more than 1,000 wedding per year ranging from $100 to $50,000. Orders are generated in their retail stores, by telephone or online at www.oberers.com.

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Chicago Interactive Agency Continues Its Rapid Growth with the Addition of 2 New Clients and 2 New Website Launches

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 00:00
Chicago Interactive Agency Continues Its Rapid Growth with the Addition of 2 New Clients and 2 New Website Launches

Envisionit Media continues expansion and innovation in interactive marketing with the addition of two national clients and the launch of two new websites for long-term agency clients.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 29, 2010

Chicago interactive agency envisionit media, inc. is adding new clients to its family as its overall business and capabilities grow.

Having just secured a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2010 Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the nation, the interactive marketing firm has announced new partnerships with Chicago tradition Home Run Inn pizza and NTN Bearing Corporation, one of the largest bearing producers in the world.

“These are both very well-established businesses,” said CEO Todd Brook. “We’re thrilled to be working with two companies that have such rich histories behind them.”

For Home Run Inn, a family-owned Chicago institution that has created all-natural pizza for more than 60 years, envisionit media is leveraging online marketing channels to promote the brand’s eight Chicago-area restaurants and their branded frozen pizzas, which are currently available in more than twenty states. "We have been extremely impressed with envisionit media. They not only are creative, but they strive to build a true partnership with their clients," says Gina Bolger, Director of Marketing at Home Run Inn.

Joe Kahn, Manager of Market Development for NTN Bearing Corporation of America, shares Bolger’s enthusiasm about envisionit media’s work. “When we decided to proceed with overhauling our aging website, we had an idea of what we wanted, but had no idea of how to get there,” said Kahn. “After meeting with several creative agencies, there was no doubt in our minds who the stand-out choice was. envisionit media just seemed to 'get it.'”

NTN Bearing Corporation has been a leading supplier of automotive and industrial bearings for almost 100 years and has ten plants and several warehouses across the country. Scheduled to launch this fall, NTN’s new online presence will streamline the company’s sales process and give customers faster, easier ways to find the bearing products they need. Kahn says of the experience, “From the very first meeting, they understood what we were after, and their clear process for building the website made it easy for us to communicate precisely what we wanted.”

envisionit media also continues to grow relationships with long-time partners such as national restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You and local favorite Carol’s Cookies.

In mid-August, envisionit media launched a new website for Reel Club, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in Oakbrook, Illinois. The envisionit team designed the website to reflect the restaurant’s casual elegance and contemporary take on classic seafood dishes by Chef Mychael Bonner. On the usability end, the team created a simple functionality for online reservations, easy carryout ordering, and access to upcoming events at the restaurant.

“We’ve been really excited about the work envisionit media has done. They’ve essentially created an online extension of dining at Reel Club,“ said Jennifer Bell, Director of Website Marketing & Corporate Public Relations for Lettuce Entertain You. “It’s not just another restaurant website—it’s an experience.”

As a strategic partner with Carol’s Cookies, envisionit recently revamped the company’s website to focus on Carol Goldman’s story and the craftsmanship that goes into her handmade, half-pound cookies. “We have received nothing but compliments on our site,” said owner Jeff Goldman. “More importantly, we’re retaining customers better in this economic downturn. We’re looking forward to continued growth with envisionit at the helm.”

Brook only hopes to further develop envisionit’s roster of distinguished clients as the company grows—in both staff and space. The agency will expand its River North office space in the fall as it continues to add additional talent to the team.

“It’s a very exciting time for us and for our clients,” Brook said. “We’re looking to continue pushing the envelope and find more innovative ways to use the interactive space—both for our clients and for ourselves.”

About envisionit media, inc.
envisionit media, inc. is an interactive marketing agency that drives action for its clients through the strategic integration of online and offline tactics. The agency’s innovative thinking and award-winning work helps clients across a diverse set of industries get meaningful results from their target audiences. Founded in 2002, envisionit media is privately owned and is headquartered in downtown Chicago.

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Cars.com Extends License Agreement with Contact At Once Launches New Mobile Chat Application

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Cars.com Extends License Agreement with Contact At Once Launches New Mobile Chat Application

Leading automotive website instantly connects car dealers with buyers using chat.

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) August 27, 2010

Contact At Once!, a leading provider of live chat software for car dealerships, today announced that Cars.com has extended their license of the ContactAtOnce! live chat software including a mobile chat application. ContactAtOnce! has been powering the chat service available to all franchise and independent dealers advertising on Cars.com since January 2009. The new mobile chat application will make it possible for dealers to answer chat leads from “smart phone” mobile devices, helping to convert more prospects into sales.

“Mobile chat allows salespeople to be more responsive to shoppers' inquiries, even if they've stepped away from their desk," said Michael Page, Cars.com vice president of advertising products. "Dealers can respond at shoppers' convenience, giving them the information they need to take the next step toward a purchase. With the popularity of smartphones in the store, dealers can use this capability to enhance their customer service and sell more cars."

Data collected by Cars.com has shown that online car shoppers are more likely to contact a car dealership from advertisements that include presence-aware chat. As well, in its 2009 Dealer Chat Consumer Survey, Cars.com found that 67% of online shoppers who initiated a chat conversation with a dealer planned to purchase a vehicle within 30 days.

“Dealers appreciate the benefits of live chat because it magnifies the value they receive from their advertising dollars,” said John Hanger, CEO of Contact At Once!. “Consumers like live chat too because it is a convenient and immediate means of contacting a dealership to ask questions and set appointments. Cars.com was quick to appreciate these dynamics and we’re honored that they’ve chosen to extend and expand our partnership.”

Cars.com dealers interested in adding live chat software to their listings or taking advantage of the new mobile chat application should contact their Cars.com sales representative.

About Cars.com
Cars.com is the leading destination for online car shoppers, offering credible, easy-to-understand information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With comprehensive pricing information, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions.

Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo, Gannett Co., Inc., The McClatchy Company, Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company.

About Live Chat Software for Car Dealerships Provider Contact At Once!, LLC:
Contact At Once! is the leading provider of industry-specific live chat software and presence-aware networks for the automotive, apartment, and real estate industries with over 10,000 active users. Adding ContactAtOnce! live chat software to a website typically improves the conversion of website lookers into conversations and appointments by at least 25%. The presence-aware networks powered by ContactAtOnce! connect businesses to the media websites on which they advertise, increasing the effectiveness of online ads while providing consumers with a better online experience. Contact At Once! is headquartered in Atlanta and more information can be found at contactatonce.com.

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While Optimism for the Overall Economy has Declined, Survey Indicates a Slight Rise in Consumers' Intentions to Spend

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
While Optimism for the Overall Economy has Declined, Survey Indicates a Slight Rise in Consumers' Intentions to Spend

Empathica Consumer Insights survey reveals that while Americans feel less confident about the economy than they did in the First Quarter of 2010, more are reporting an increase in spending.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Empathica Inc., a leading provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to some of the world’s most respected brands, announced that its Second Quarter survey of more than 11,000 American consumers reveals that the majority are spending more in today’s economy.

Last quarter 67.2% of American respondents cited they were moderately to significantly cutting their spending, yet in Q2; this number fell slightly to 61%. Q2 also saw an increase in respondents indicating they were spending more (6.8%), compared to 4.8% in Q1.

Men appear to be slightly more optimistic than women, with 50.6% of men reporting that they expect their financial situation to be somewhat better in the next six months, while only 48.2% of women feel this way. Similarly 53.1% of women say they are finding more financial difficulty compared to six months ago as opposed to only 45.4% of men.

Optimism is clearly a state of age, not just mind. Belief in ones financial situation improving in the next six months decreases steadily for those who have been in the working market longer. From 30's onwards, it declines steadily with age.

Of those surveyed, 42% claim they are optimistic about the economy, down from 48% reported last quarter. Those who cited they were pessimistic jumped four percentage points, with 32.8% in First Quarter 2010 moving to 36.8% in Second Quarter 2010.

It should be noted that despite widespread pessimism for the “overall” economy, slight movement is detected in more consumers feeling better about their individual situations. In the next six months, 31.2% of consumers feel their financial situation will be somewhat better, as compared to 29.3% who cited that in Q1.

“The dichotomy of increased pessimism along with some increased spending perhaps can be attributed to the fact that individuals feel they are generally better off than their peers,” said Gary Edwards, EVP of Client Services at Empathica. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreport, the unemployment rate declined in June and remained static at 9.5% in July. Private-sector payroll employment, in particular, increased by 71,000 in July.

“Many people are realizing they have sacrificed long enough and are now in a position – or have a desire – to spend money on more discretionary items like hardware purchases or travel,” continued Edwards. “Yet it’s perceived that the overall economy still has a long way to go, to get back to where we were. In general, it appears that consumers are becoming more sophisticated in their response to the economic downturn. They may be spending more, but they’re doing more bargain shopping. It’s a more thrifty spend.”

Coupon redemption, for instance, continues to drive consumer behavior. In Empathica’s Second Quarter Consumer Insights survey, one in four consumers indicated they are seeking coupons online more often than ever before.

“Consumers still seek value in their purchases, and brands must accommodate this demand,” added Edwards. “And when you’re in a situation where consumers are in the mindset to spend, offering them extra value will be the opportunity to move from best current deal to actually boosting their brand loyalty. It eventually comes full circle. The more satisfied consumers are with their in-store and overall brand experiences, the more they will spend. Since consumer spending strengthens the economy, this can translate into more jobs and retail profits.”

Richard Hastings, Macro and Consumer Strategist with Global Hunter Securities, LLC pointed to some potential reasoning behind the findings.

“Consumers are spending but the pattern of spending is generally more erratic than in the past, some of it the result of spending priorities, and some of it directly and indirectly influenced by social networking and tech,” said Hastings. “One of the biggest challenges for retailers, brands and advertisers comes from this constant change in spending priorities. During certain months, certain age tiers will focus on clothing, then switch their priorities over to tech, and then back to clothing. For others, the swapping into and out of product channels creates challenges.

“The dollars might not be what they were four years ago, but the bigger issue is figuring out how to create more consistent spending patterns on a more profitable basis,” Hastings added. “It looks like the consumer is figuring out how to use technology to step ahead of the trouble and spend in a new way.”

About the Empathica Consumer Insights Panel:
The Empathica Consumer Insights serves as an authoritative voice on consumer based economic indicators; the retail, financial services and restaurant industries; consumer shopping intentions and customer satisfaction as reported by thousands of consumers in the U.S. and Canada. Results from Empathica’s Consumer Insights, led by Dr. Gary Edwards and Empathica’s Consumer Insights’ team, are published on a quarterly basis. The results are based on outbound Internet surveys with Empathica’s growing Insights Panel, derived from more than 30 million consumer surveys per year. Results have been weighted to reflect latest Census distributions in the U.S. and in Canada, including Region, Gender, Age and Income.

Aforementioned data is reported by the Empathica Consumer Insights Panel – Q2 2010, Issue 1.

For more information, visit www.empathica.com/insights/.

About Empathica:
Empathica provides Customer Experience Management programs to more than 200 of the world’s leading brands, ranging from multi-unit retailers, to banks and restaurants. Its rich analysis of survey data using state-of-the-art surveying and dashboard reporting software allows for performance-improvement solutions, evidence-based marketing insights, and customer experience management consulting. Annually, Empathica’s 30 million customer surveys in 17 languages reach more than 70,000 locations. A privately-held organization, Empathica is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and also has offices in Birmingham, England and Alpharetta, GA, in the United States. For more information about deriving actionable insights that enhance a brand’s operational excellence, visit Empathica at www.empathica.com.

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Hip Hop Mobile Introduces "Live Search" for the Apple iPhone

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Hip Hop Mobile Introduces "Live Search" for the Apple iPhone

iPhone Application Hip Hop Mobile's new "Live Search" feature allows Hip Hop fans everywhere to search across their favorite hip hop related blogs, YouTube videos, and Twitter posts. The application now allows users of the app to find the latest hip hop happenings of their favorite artists via search.

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Partial Fraction LLC, creators of the iphone app, Hip Hop Mobile, today announces a new feature to the Hip Hop Mobile application called "Live Search". Hip Hop Mobile is a social media hip hop related iPhone application that allows hip hop music fans everywhere to follow their favorite hip hop blogs, videos, Twitter tweets, MySpace and Facebook postings in a single mobile application. The new feature called "Live Search" intuitively allows hip hop fans everywhere to search live across their favorite blogs, Twitter posts or YouTube videos.

"The ability to search live in a single mobile application across your favorite hip hop blog, tweets or videos is unprecedented in a mobile application today. We are pleased to deliver users of the Hip Hop Mobile application this new and unique feature set", says Kevin Brown, Hip Hop Mobile app creator.    "We listened to the feedback our users and the most requested feature was the ability to search the application, we then took it one step further and delivered the ability to search live.", continues the app creator.

Hip Hop Mobile 1.1 can be downloaded from the iTunes application store. The Hip Hop Mobile application uniquely delivers on a hip hop fans quest to stay up to date on the latest social media happenings in the hip hop world. The application is a FREE download on the iTunes application store.

About Partial Fraction

Partial Fraction LLC, is a new startup company, dedicated to creating apps centered around the common experience. The company’s first mobile application, Hip Hop Mobile, delivers hip hop related social media and social networking resources to Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users everywhere.

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Infusionsoft Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Fourth Year in a Row by Inc. Magazine, Ranks No. 66 in Software Industry

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Infusionsoft Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Fourth Year in a Row by Inc. Magazine, Ranks No. 66 in Software Industry

Infusionsoft Sees Three-Year Sales Growth of 304% Despite Recession, Change in Revenue Model

Gilbert, AZ (Vocus) August 27, 2010

Inc. magazine ranked Infusionsoft No. 984 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. In the last three years Infusionsoft has grown its customer base of small business marketers by 800% to more than 20,000 users. Infusionsoft continues to thrive during the recession because its web-based marketing automation tool helps small businesses grow quickly and efficiently without having to hire more staff. Keeping costs down is a big concern for small-business owners, more so now than ever as the struggle to get capital continues and consumer spending is stagnate.

“We’ve gone from a struggling start-up with big dreams and grand visions working out of an obscure strip mall in Mesa, Ariz. to now the preferred tool used by entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses quickly and profitably,” said Clate Mask, co-founder, CEO of Infusionsoft. With 130 employees and 20,000 small business users, the Infusionsoft family continues to grow as the demand for our software grows.”

“We first appeared on the list in 2007. So to be recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc. magazine for the fourth year in a row is an honor we’re super-proud of. And yet I feel like we’re just getting started,” explained Mask. “No doubt about it, big things are ahead for Infusionsoft.”

Infusionsoft helps small businesses convert more leads and increase sales with its email marketing 2.0 solution. The company does this through web-based software that combines advanced multi-channel marketing capabilities like email marketing, voice broadcasts, direct mail and SMS with a full featured CRM (customer-relationship management). That combined with a powerful automation engine is the secret sauce that enables small businesses to market like a big business on a small business budget.

The company has seen year-over-year growth despite making a major change to its business model from a setup fee and monthly subscription service to now a subscription service only. This change allowed for more small businesses to get access to Infusionsoft’s powerful all-in-one solution.

Founders Clate Mask and Scott Martineau have become known globally as small business experts having chronicled their experiences of building Infusionsoft in their new book Conquer the Chaos: How to grow a successful small business without going crazy (Wiley, 2010). It debuted on the New York Times best-seller list and has become a staple on every entrepreneur and aspiring entrepreneur’s bookshelf.

About Infusionsoft
Infusionsoft helps small businesses grow smarter and faster through web-based email marketing 2.0 software that automatically adapts to prospect and customer behavior. Infusionsoft combines advanced multi-channel marketing and CRM in one app that’s driven by a powerful automation engine. The privately-held company has made the Inc. 500/5000 list four years in a row. The company is based in Gilbert, Ariz. and is funded by Mohr Davidow Ventures and vSpring Capital. For more information, visit www.infusionsoft.com.

About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

Contact:

Laura Collins
PR Manager, Infusionsoft
(480)682-6773
Laura.Collins(at)infusionsoft(dot)com

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Cleveland Business Partners Achieve Exceptional Growth Together

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Cleveland Business Partners Achieve Exceptional Growth Together

Thanks to a unique relationship, two Cleveland business partners have helped each other achieve exceptional growth over the past several years. Recently, both of those companies – Fathom SEO and Post-Up Stand – were named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Every year, Inc. magazine honors the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the country. This year, the magazine recognized two Cleveland businesses – Post-Up Stand (number 891 on the list) and Fathom SEO (number 1,387) – that share a special relationship.

In August 2005, Fathom began handling Post-Up Stand’s search engine marketing efforts. Since that time, both companies have grown as Fathom has started taking on more online marketing responsibilities, including:

  • Search engine optimization, opt-in e-mail marketing, pay-per-click advertising and Internet video production. Fathom has also helped the trade show display company optimize its social media channels and conversion forms.
  • New product offerings. In 2009, Post-Up Stand introduced Wallzaz.com, a custom wall decal product. Fathom helped Post-Up Stand create and update the new Wallzaz website and even produced Post-Up Stand’s first national television commercial.
  • E-commerce conversion focus. Post-Up Stand has seen its ROI increase as Fathom has worked to convert visitors into sales and measure those results.

At the beginning of 2007, Post-Up Stand’s website was seeing about 4,900 visitors per month. By July 2010, the company was enjoying over 31,000 Web visitors per month, a 630 percent increase in website traffic. During that time, the firm also expanded from just a couple employees to over 30, outgrowing its first office location.

“As our Web presence has grown, so has our bottom line,” said Alon Weiner, vice president at Post-Up Stand. “Fathom has done a great job finding creative ways to not only boost our search rankings, but also convert quality website traffic into repeat customers.”

“All of our clients are our partners,” said Scot Lowry, president and CEO of Fathom SEO. “We couldn’t be happier for clients like Post-Up Stand who have been growing with us since day 1.”

In addition to its partnership with Post-Up Stand, Fathom SEO has also partnered with many other growing companies in the Cleveland area. For example, SecureState, a more recent addition to the Fathom SEO team, achieved number 550 on the Inc. 5000 list. The security consulting firm became a Fathom client at the beginning of 2010, and is already seeing results from its search engine optimization campaign.

About Post-Up Stand
Based in Maple Heights, Ohio, Post-Up Stand creates displays, banner stands and posters for trade show displays. Recently, Post-Up Stand also introduced Wallzaz removable wall decals.

About Fathom SEO
Fathom SEO is an ethical Internet marketing firm located in Valley View, Ohio, specializing in organic search engine optimization, opt-in email marketing, online public relations, Internet video production, and pay-per-click advertising. Follow Fathom SEO on Twitter: @fathomseo

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Husband and Wife Create Dueling Top 10 Lists to Sell Home

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Husband and Wife Create Dueling Top 10 Lists to Sell Home

In light of the latest real estate statistics, Fort Myers home sellers Paul and Tina Haisman created dueling Top 10 Lists of features to sell their home.

Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

This week the Florida Association of Realtors announced sales of single-family homes in Florida dropped sharply in July. Simultaneously, the National Association of Realtors announced sales of existing homes plunged to the lowest level in 15 years last month across the nation.

What is a seller to do?

Fort Myers, Fla. sellers Paul and Tina Haisman, who are selling their home due to a job relocation, decided to get creative.

"It's frustrating and stressful to be sitting and waiting for your home to sell so you can move on with your life," Tina Haisman said. "We've watched our realtor try all of the usual tactics, but none of them has brought in a buyer."

The Haismans wanted to do something different with their listing that would capture the attention of people sifting through hundreds of listings in their price range.

"We decided to do a top 10 list of the things we love most about our home, but when we wrote them up, we realized they were vastly different," Haisman said. "That actually made sense to us, because generally women and men look for different things when they are buying a home. So, we went with it!"

The newly created description of the home was a hit in the Fort Myers area. Agents commented on its creativity and asked if they could use the idea, as well.

"I'm not thrilled that people are copying the idea, because I want my listing to be different, but I know that must mean it was a good one," Tina Haisman said.

Without further delay, here are the Dueling Haisman Top 10 Lists.

The Husband’s Top 10 List of Reasons to Buy 11471 Persimmon Court
1.     Brand New Multi-Color Tiled Roof 2010!
2.     Lightweight Corrugated Hurricane Panels (Google storm stoppers)
3.     Cable wired in all rooms
4.     Wood-burning Fireplace
5.     LifeShield wireless home security ready
6.     Boston Red Sox Stadium Coming Soon!
7.     Heat Exchange Unit (air conditioning heats hot water)
8.     Heat Pump Pool Heater
9.     Newly Resurfaced Pool
10. Newly Rescreened Lanai

The Wife’s Top 10 List of Reasons to Buy 11471 Persimmon Court
1.     Beautifully Landscaped Pie-shaped Yard
2.     Split Floor Plan
3.     Large Kitchen opens up into Family Room
4.     Vaulted Ceilings create Openness
5.     Nicely Painted and Clean
6.     Lots of Sliding Glass Doors for light
7.     Fully Re-modeled Master Bath
8.     Heated Pool
9.     Fenced, Private Backyard (one of largest in Gateway)
10. On a Cul-De-Sac with fantastic neighbors

For more information on this property, click here.

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Spectrum Launches New Phoenix Movers Website; Makes Requesting a Quote Easy

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Spectrum Launches New Phoenix Movers Website; Makes Requesting a Quote Easy

Spectrum unveils a new Phoenix Movers website that has a streamlined, easy-to-navigate design and exceptional functionality. The new website for Phoenix Movers features a clean look, a quicker quote form and innovative 800-call tracking technology.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) August 27, 2010

Spectrum Communications & Consulting, Inc. launches a user-friendly Phoenix Movers website that makes it easier for people to request quotes from a local moving company.

“Launching the new Phoenix Movers website is an exciting endeavor,” says Ty King, President of Spectrum Communications. “We expect fantastic results and an improved ROI with the improved quote form and 800-call tracking technology.”

The Phoenix Movers website features a new quote form to quickly capture the visitor’s attention. The improved quote form is also shorter and requires less information, allowing the prospect to fill out the form and submit it faster than before. Another feature of the new website is 800-call tracking, a patent-pending application that Spectrum developed that allows the movers to track where their calls originated, record the calls and identify the phone number that called.

Phoenix Movers’ site has a cleaner, user-friendly design that allows visitors to find what they’re looking for quickly. There is also comprehensive information about the services the company offers, the company background, areas they serve and more. Phoenix Movers offers full-service household and office moves, short- and long-term storage, logistics, specialized moving and other services to Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler and Glendale.

“Our goal was to make it as simple as possible for a visitor to request a quote. Overall, we want the website to be easy to navigate and use as a resource for people looking to move in Phoenix,” King says.
For additional information about the new Phoenix Movers website or Spectrum’s internet marketing services, please contact Ty King or visit http://www.phoenixazmover.com.

About Spectrum Communications & Consulting, Inc.:

Spectrum is an internet marketing company specializing in all areas of internet marketing and website design services for its customers. Since 1992, Spectrum has successfully provided a strong return on investment for its clients through customized internet marketing solutions. Based in Rolling Meadows, IL, Spectrum is a privately held company that operates nationwide with a diverse client base.

Contact:

Ty King, President
Spectrum Communications & Consulting, Inc.
847-346-3600
www.spectruminc.com

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RevenueWire Unveils New Product Catalogue Interface

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
RevenueWire Unveils New Product Catalogue Interface

New product sorting and rating system, combined with improved layout and navigation makes it much easier for affiliates to find, evaluate and promote the network products best suited to their needs.

Victoria, BC (Vocus) August 27, 2010

RevenueWire, the world's leading digital product affiliate network, has announced today the launch of its upgraded Product Catalogue interface. The new interface makes it fast and easy for affiliates to search and sort through the entire RevenueWire product list, get key product and sales information, and view new and featured products at-a-glance.

Key Product Catalogue Upgrades:

  •     Product Star Ranking (5 Star System)
  •     Filter/Sort Features (By Category, Merchant, Product, Ranking, and More)
  •     Short, Informative Product Descriptions With Embedded Sales Tips
  •     New Products Callout
  •     Featured Products Callout
  •     Added Product Imagery (Box Shots)
  •     Key Sales Info – Commission %, Average Earning Per Sale
  •     Convenient Pagination Feature Makes it Easier to Browse
  •     Attractive Design and Streamlined Layout

"The new Product Catalogue interface is an important advancement that will have significant benefit for our affiliates. You will now be able to evaluate product sales performance through the convenient 5 Star Ranking system, which will help affiliates choose the products that are best for them to promote, as well as what kind of opportunities are available for that particular product. On top of that, it will be faster and easier to find and get key product information through a range of new sorting and searching capabilities,” said Bobbi Leach, RevenueWire’s General Manager, regarding the Product Catalogue interface upgrade.

The Product Catalogue is just one of the many tools RevenueWire offers its affiliates to help them generate top-line revenue through the sale of digital products.

To learn more, visit our affiliate information page, or sign up with the network now and start using our platform to make more money selling the latest in digital.

About RevenueWire
RevenueWire is a leading e-business platform whose mission is to diversify and increase revenue for affiliate marketers around the globe. We offer key e-marketing services that operate in unison toward this end, including a full service digital product affiliate network, conversion-optimized cart, and comprehensive affiliate support resources. RevenueWire currently drives top-line revenue for affiliates in more than 75 countries around the world.

Contact:
Brenden Reid
RevenueWire, Inc.
Email: breid(at)revenuewire(dot)com
http://www.revenuewire.com

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Interim Marketers Help Companies Keep Up in a Down Economy

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Interim Marketers Help Companies Keep Up in a Down Economy

Highly skilled contingent workers fill critical gaps

Chicago (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

Today's marketing organizations' biggest challenge is struggling to increase revenues and market share as well as build customer loyalty with fewer marketing resources. Partnerships formed with interim staffing firms can successfully help marketing departments change the way they support their marketing efforts without having to abandon key marketing activities

"The days of traditional staffing and robust corporate headcount are over," said Marcia Pellicone, president of Marketing Resources Solutions (www.mrsstaff.com). "Interim marketers provide a strategic way for companies to control labor costs, maintain productivity and meet deadlines."

Working with a marketing staffing agency provides:

  •     A cost-effective solution. Interim staffing allows companies to increase their talent pool without creating employer-related liabilities, and with no impact on SG&A. It allows a company to adjust its labor force to meet the challenges created by recent economic developments, changing from a fixed cost of a full-time employee to a variable cost of a contingent worker.
  •     An easy way to land top performers. With unemployment at a high, experienced marketers are looking to alternative employment solutions like interim staffing positions. These marketers have the experience to hit the ground running, solve the company's immediate problem, and then move on to tackle another challenge elsewhere.
  •     A unique solution for hiring experienced professionals for time-sensitive projects. A major issue with most marketing departments is that there are often fluctuations or surges in workload. For instance, if there is a new product launch a company might only need extra help for a certain amount of time. They don't necessarily need to hire on a new full-time employee. When the effort ends, so does the interim professional's assignment. The company doesn't have to worry about finding a new assignment or eliminating a position; they get the brainpower they need without creating overhead they don't want.
  •     A quick way to fill gaps in the workforce. Even if a person is gone for an extended period of time, it doesn't mean the work goes away. Working with an interim staffing firm can help companies quickly fill temporary gaps left by maternity leaves, vacations, and reorganizations. Contingent workers have the skill set to help mitigate the need to assign more work to already- overworked employees, helping to better manage employee burnout.

About Marketing Resources Solutions Inc
Marketing Resources Solutions Inc. is a professional service agency specializing in marketing staffing and solutions. With four regional offices, the company supplies world-class organizations with experienced, high-caliber professionals specializing in market research, marketing communications, brand or product management, channel strategies, merchandising and event planning.

To learn more about Marketing Resources Solutions, go to www.mrsstaff.com.

Media Contact:
Kelly Shumaker
720.938.5646
knshumaker(at)gmail(dot)com

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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