Home  »   Marketing Columns

New Website Launched with Aim to Help Insurance Agents Grow their Business

Hands-On Mobile Asks 'Are You Funky, Sexy or Cool?'

Hands-On Mobile, a leading global publisher of mobile lifestyle, games and personalisation products, has partnered with FunkySexyCool to bring its highly successful mobile social networking community to millions more mobile users. Already highly successful in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, FunkySexyCool will take advantage of Hands-On's unprecedented global distribution network to extend its reach into all major European and Latin American markets.

FunkySexyCool is a mobile social networking site where members create profiles as well as vote and message each other. Unlike other large social networks FunkySexyCool has unique inbuilt features and functionality that monetizes each and every subscriber. Built specifically as a mobile social network, FunkySexyCool operates with a monthly subscription fee with premium billed services that enable members to:... (Continue reading)

Feature Film Contradictions of the Heart Screening Brings Out Red Carpet Celebrity Arrivals

A bevy of stars were in attendance for the screening of Contradictions of the Heart, presented by Brenda Doby Flewellyn, and Harold Lewis of Film Bankers International. (http://www.filmbankers.com). The vignette stylized feature was produced by Bennett Five Films in association with DonLyn Productions. At the helm, producers, Dawn Carter and Terrah Bennett Smith. Writers include Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Stephanie Covington, and Alex Pate.

The film stars Clifton Powell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vanessa Williams, LisaRaye, Michael DeLorenzo, Christopher B. Duncan, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Nicole Jones, Jalyn Barrett, Molly Culver, William Christian, Alisa Reyes, Nikki Crawford, Mike Dolan, and more. The inter-connected stories also feature a performance by the Miles Long Band.... (Continue reading)

New Service Not Afraid of the "F" Word

The most recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 65 percent of U.S. adults - or about 129.6 million people - are either overweight or obese. In addition to decreasing quality of life and increasing the risk of premature death, obesity and overweight cost the Nation an estimated $117 billion in direct medical costs and indirect costs such as lost wages due to illness.

National Institute of H 2da0 ealth, August 2004

Busy family physicians will agree there is not enough time in their day to adequately counsel every patient who is obese or overweight. And yet obesity is associated with increased risk for hypertension, type II diabetes, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and several types of cancer. Obesity is a preventable disease that has reached epidemic proportions in North America. So what can a busy family physician do above and beyond recommending that their patients lose weight?... (Continue reading)

New Project Management Tools Released

The tools are intended to help Project Managers finish projects on time and under budget. "Managers and teams can now download and trial a suite of new tools, for 30 days, for free," says Johanna Barnett, Marketing Director of MPMM.com

"We have released a set of new innovative project management methodologies, to help Project Managers to deliver projects. These products include a complete Project Management Life Cycle, a set of Templates for every step in the life cycle and a set of case studies for every template. Together, Project Managers will gain everything they need to deliver projects faster and more efficiently than before," says Barnett.... (Continue reading)

TechPalooza Provides Free Shipping for Back-To-School Technology

In time for the back-to-school buying season, TechPalooza today announced a special free FedEx ground standard shipping promotion for all technology product purchases. The free shipping promotion applies to all technology products available at www.TechPalooza.com that are purchased during the month of August. The technology products available for purchase on the TechPalooza website include, but are not limited to such popular back-to-school items as: new desktop PCs, notebooks, printers, PDAs, projectors and projection screens. By offering free shipping for all technology items, President and CEO, Brian Heeren's goal is to help families, teachers, and businesses save money during this expensive time of year.... (Continue reading)

The Sports Authority (NYSE:TSA) and Universal Surveillance Systems (USS) Seal a Partnership With a Three (3) Year Exclusive EAS Tag Contract

Universal Surveillance Systems Corporation (USS) announced the agreement with TSA to be the sole supplier of EAS hard tags for the next three years under an exclusive contract.

TSA chose USS over other competing vendors due to their innovative products and quick response time", said Mr. Steve McClain, S V.P. Asset Protection.

Mr. McClain continued, USS offers price competitiveness and most of all, thinking outside of the box" to develop specialty products that meet our specific needs. Additionally, USS has been able to demonstrate how the use of the Milli-Lanyard enabled TSA to save on shrinkage and labor in excess of one million dollars a year."... (Continue reading)

Green Guests Save in Mendocino with Hybrids, Electric Cars and Rentals

Record gas prices have put a damper on vacationing, but an Inidan-summer get-a-way to the Stevenswood Spa Resort and Pacific Mist Inn in Mendocino can help green drivers save a little green.

Stevenswood Spa Resort and Pacific Mist Inn have teamed up to offer savings to people who drive their hybrid, plug-in hybrid or 100% pure electric car to Mendocino for a quick escape. Visitors can call in advance to save, but if they don't have a green vehicle, rentals and sales of a pure electric car or truck are available from ZAP.... (Continue reading)

UltimateBet.com's $2-million Series Offers Wild Ride for One Online Poker Player

It was a history-making weekend in online poker as UltimateBet.com kicked off its $2-million poker series and doled out hundreds of thousands of dollars in guaranteed cash.

The UltimateBet.com Online Championship began December 7th at 8pm ET with a $100,000 Guaranteed 6 Seat No Limit Hold'em poker tournament. Over the course of the weekend, the popular online poker site hosted four additional events, which collectively guaranteed $575,000 US.

Shotskee, CollegeChick and Rizen finished first in events one, three, and five respectively. But the series was extra lucrative for one particular online poker player who took control of events two and four.... (Continue reading)

Calypso" Remote Control Crib Mobile Brings Fun and Fascination of the Sea to Babys Nursery

The Calypso Remote Control Crib Mobile has an overhead soft light show simulating an underwater environment. The mobile base has a swirling fish bowl with color-changing lights. The fish bowl has extended life as a nightlight, either mounted to the crib or displayed on a dresser.

Introduced by Dolly, Inc. the product was designed by a team led by Jon Daugherty, Creative Director. We were challenged by our buyer at Toys R Us to create an ocean-themed mobile loaded with features. Babies love the lights and motion." said Daugherty. We designed the fish to glow in the dark and they swim" for 10 minutes, and can be restarted with the remote control."... (Continue reading)

Reveo and the University of Washington to Develop Rapid DNA Sequencer Based on Novel Nano-Scale Phenomena

Reveo, Inc. announces at NanoTech 2006 that it has teamed with the University of Washington to develop a breakthrough invention for rapid sequencing of DNA using novel nano-scale electronic and photonic effects that allow for bypassing many biochemical steps necessary in conventional DNA sequencing methods. The team will demonstrate proof of concept. The ultimate goal of this effort is to produce affordable and easy-to-use commercial products. Access to a rapid, accurate, simple to use, and portable DNA sequencer has enormous potentials for impacting a number of areas:... (Continue reading)

Go Green the First of its Kind in Los Angeles - Cleans the Eco-Friendly Way

Why a conscious cleaning service? To be of service in this capacity really has a big effect on someone’s life and the planet. Green Clean cleans each home/business with eco-friendly techniques and lots of love. Having a home that is cleaned in this manner and clutter free creates a shift in the energy of the home. It allows for peace and balance in your sanctuary.

The first visit to each home/business is called the “Detox Service.” This service tends to be a combination of adjusting individual cleaning needs with a more detailed method of preparing the home to make the maintenance service that much more efficient. Included in the first service is a starter set of Seventh Generation products to maintain a green and clean home between visits. Green Clean is proud to be supported by great eco-friendly companies like Seventh Generation, Earth Friendly, and Ecover.... (Continue reading)

Retro is the New Metro this Holiday Season: Go Back in Time for the Perfect Gift for Baby

Baby showers have taken care of all the basic necessities: diapers, clothes, toys, accessories. You need a brilliant idea that's quick to find, easy to wrap, and won't cost you a bundle. Thankfully, The Retro Baby (www.TheRetrobaby.com) is open 24/7 throughout the holidays with something for every bouncing bundle of joy on your list.

This online mega-store, TheRetroBaby.com will be a click through memory lane for those people who remember the first time E.T. phoned home and know what Willis is "talkin' bout." And believe it or not, life was pretty awesome before cell phones, DVDs, and (eep!) computers. Slogans like "I'm kind of a Big Deal" and "It's OK, I'm With the Band" will make even the most straight-laced shopper chuckle as these creative baby gifts celebrate the life and times of a totally rad generation while dressing the next generation in ultra-cool fashion.... (Continue reading)

Rock/Creek Outfitters Launches Chaco Recycled Shoe Program, Benefits Himalayan Communities

Rock/Creek Outfitters and footwear manufacturer, Chaco, Inc., announce this week’s launch of the Chaco Recycled Shoe Program. Rock/Creek, a Chattanooga-based outdoor retailer, is inviting customers to trade in any used (but clean) pair of shoes, boots, or sandals for a 20% discount on a new pair of Chacos. The initiative will last two weeks and will be available to the public through Rock/Creek’s physical and online stores. The shoes that are collected will be cleaned up and distributed to those in need in other parts of the world. Chaco launched the Recycle Program in 2005, and with the help of retailers like Rock/Creek Outfitters, has managed to distribute over 1,500 lightly worn pairs of shoes.... (Continue reading)

eThekweni Municipality Heralds DigiCore's fleet Management

The effectiveness and reliability of the C-track vehicle tracking and fleet management system had been emphasised with the drastic reduction of vehicle abuse and the recovery of 12 stolen vehicles of the eThekwini Municipality recently.

DigiCore Holdings Ltd

00004000 In the past the eThekwini Municipality were concerned that vehicles in their R1.2 billion fleet, were being damaged and their lifespan shortened by reckless driving and abuse. Following a R 35 Million investment in The C-track satellite-monitored system these vehicles can now be tracked in the event of a theft or hijacking and for the monitoring of unauthorised use of the vehicles.... (Continue reading)

Lesbian Travel Service Launches

When Lis Baccigaluppi and Mary Delamater, owners of the new LezCruise website and travel agency, booked their first cruise in March of 2005, they were torn between an all-lesbian charter and a regular cruise. They ultimately chose a regular cruise for its lower cost, but they wished it would have been possible to know beforehand if any other lesbians were sailing. To address this need, they recently launched www.lezcruise.com, an interactive, community-driven travel site.

“The other passengers were very nice, but it was clear that many of them had never really been around gay people and didn’t quite know how to talk to us,” Lis Baccigaluppi recounts. “After we got back, we realized how nice it would have been if we’d known even one other lesbian couple on board.”... (Continue reading)

GlobalPatientRecord™ Targets Fortune 500 Companies and Universities for Better Health Care

In an effort to promote the adoption of electronic health records, CareData Patient Tracking Systems Corporation is offering GlobalPatientRecord™ to employees and retirees of Fortune 500 companies as well as graduating seniors and faculty members from American colleges and universities free of charge for a limited time. GlobalPatientRecord™ is a highly securitized, HIPAA-compliant, online electronic personal health record (PHR) that is accessible anywhere in the world via the Internet. It provides access to lab results such as pap smears, colon and prostate exams, automated reminders for future physician visits, prescription records and more.... (Continue reading)

Canaan Partners Expands its Digital Media Portfolio and Leads $10M Investment in Associated Content

Canaan Partners, a $2.4 billion global venture capital firm, today announced it has led a $10 million, Series B investment in Associated Content, a leading online publisher known as "The People's Media Company". The new funding will enable Associated Content to further its commitment to creating an unparalleled network of content producers, and to enhance its publishing and distribution platforms. Warren Lee from Canaan Partners has joined Associated Content's board of directors.

Today's news highlights Canaan's focus on digital media investments, particularly the management and leverage of digital content, new advertising and video revenue models, and new Web-based services for consumers. Canaan has a strong record of success in the digital media market as an early and lead investor in both Match.com and DoubleClick. The firm's current portfolio includes The Active Network, the leading online community for amateur sports enthusiasts; Tremor Media, a company monetizing online video and cracking the code on video advertising; and Blurb, a leader changing the face of publishing by letting anyone easily create and sell bookstore-quality books online.... (Continue reading)

ChoicePoint® Announces New PATRIOT Act Compliance and OFAC Compliance Software

ChoicePoint today announced the official launch of Bridger Insight XG, a new Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and USA PATRIOT Act (PATRIOT Act) compliance solution. The new solution is now available to more than 4,000 existing Bridger Insight clients and other businesses across the banking and finance, insurance, securities, mortgage, automotive, gaming and public sectors.

Bridger Insight XG will reduce manual workload and streamline PATRIOT Act compliance and OFAC compliance workflow across an organization using new technologies designed to greatly simplify customer screening (including OFAC checks and ID verification) and due diligence processes. The new product is designed to help businesses more efficiently identify suspected terrorists and prevent crimes such as money laundering and ID theft.... (Continue reading)

CEO of Sanford Group, Ronnie Sanford to Speak at Howard Frazier Barker Elliott, Inc. Luncheon

Sanford Group announced today that their CEO, Ronnie Sanford, will speak at a luncheon being sponsored by Howard Frazier Barker Elliott on May 17, 2006.

Mr. Sanford’s presentation, titled Getting Your Fair Share -- For Professional Service Providers, provides an in-depth look at how clients purchase professional services and discusses the marketing vehicles and techniques best used to reach them. This presentation will be useful to any professional services provider seeking to rapidly grow their business, particularly those in the Accounting, Banking, Legal, and IT service sectors.... (Continue reading)

New Website Launched with Aim to Help Insurance Agents Grow their Business

InsuranceAgents.com, formerly InsuranceLeadz.com, is the recently rebranded website that is owned and operated by Cyber Technology, LLC. The website will continue to provide agents with the highest quality insurance leads but the new site will also offer a host of new services that are aimed to help agents grow their business.

The new services include an online community, agent directory and live transfer phone leads. The online community connects agents nationwide to discuss industry topics and trends. The agent directory allows agents to create personalized pages with biographies and photographs so customers can reach them directly. With live transfer phone leads, agents are connected instantly with potential clients looking for quotes.... (Continue reading)

September 3rd, 2010