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700 Million Contacts in Your Pocket… AffinIT Launches iDQ Portal – Providing Access to International Directory Databases

MenuVantage Achieves Milestone of $1.5 Billion in F&I Product Sales for Auto Dealers

MenuVantage (www.menuvantage.com), the market's premier web-based menu selling system, today announced that since going to market in the third quarter of 2004, the company has quickly expanded and just recently achieved a major milestone of $1.5 billion in F&I product sales for it auto dealer clients.

"Dealers using our software on average see $903 per unit compared to $633 per unit without the system - a 30% increase in revenue and a total of $450 million in additional gross for dealers over the past four years," commented Phillip Battista, MenuVantage Co-CEO. "The continued growth of MenuVantage due to the number of dealerships and providers using our platform is proof positive of the power of our software and how well our technology is actively working in the market today. Moving forward we will continue to grow by adding dealerships and providers, as well as complementary products and services," Battista added.... (Continue reading)

Reed Holden to Speak at Columbia Business School's Executive Education Seminar 'Strategic Pricing'

Holden Advisors announced today that Dr. Reed Holden has been chosen to co-present at Columbia Business School's Executive Education seminar "Strategic Pricing," being held May 6-9, 2008, and in a fall session September 22 1e05 -25, 2008, on Columbia's campus in New York City. Dr. Holden will team up with Dr. Noel Capon, R.C. Kopf Professor of International Marketing, to lead the seminar.

The curriculum will include Dr. Holden's latest book, Pricing with Confidence: 10 Ways to Stop Leaving Money on the Table.... (Continue reading)

America Hears, Manufacturer and Distributor of Digital Hearing Aids, Releases Innovative New Products

America Hears, the premier manufacturer and distributor of digital hearing aids over the Internet, is proud to introduce the latest additions to its product line -- an open-fit hearing aid and a behind-the-ear hearing aid. These two digital hearing aids, part of the new Liberty series, will launch at the beginning of November 2007 and will be available exclusively at www.americahears.com.

The new behind-the-ear hearing aid from America Hears, the Freedom LS, uses ADRO technology to provide superior natural sound to the user. This behind-the-ear hearing aid also uses a #13 battery for extended battery life and features a streamlined, smaller case that makes it less visible when worn than other behind-the-ear models. It comes with a user-adjustable volume control and an adaptive directional microphone.... (Continue reading)

Franchise Wire.com Launched to Take Franchise News Global

Franchisefind Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of www.franchisewire.com - a dedicated franchise press release newswire and distribution service.

FranchiseWire.com carries news and press releases issued direct by companies/organisations involved or affiliated with franchising, like franchise companies, franchise attorneys/lawyers, franchise consultants, franchising expo organisers, franchise publications, franchise lenders, and other franchising service providers.

FranchiseWire.com is a comprehensive internet-based franchising newswire service. Franchise company officers or their PR organisations can become members, register companies, and submit press releases for worldwide publication.... (Continue reading)

Recruiting.com Best Recruiting Blog Awards

Recruiting.com (www.recruiting.com),a group blog portal for staffing and employment issues, announces the first annual 2005 Recruiting.com Blog Awards to congratulate and celebrate the growth of the employment community online. Recruiting.com is a meeting place for job-seekers, staff, corporations, and vendors to gather and learn the latest ideas and best practices for recruitment online.

Jobster (www.jobster.com), a next generation job site and the leading provider of Talent Network solutions for employers, is the premier sponsor for the contest.

Jobster's CEO, Jason Goldberg says:

"Jobster is delighted to sponsor the 2005 Recruiting.com Blog Awards.

Leading employers and progressive recruiters around the globe are

increasingly turning to blogs to dialogue, build relationships with, and recruit top candidates. According to Technorati, there are now more than 14 million blogs, and each day more than 88,000 new blogs are created. Blog is the new resume. Blog is the new job board. Blog is the new newspaper. Blogs are a critical component of the future of recruiting." Jason Goldberg's own blog can be found at www.jobster.blogs.com... (Continue reading)

The Internet’s First How-To Video Blog About Search Marketing

The web show’s host and creator, Sage Lewis, wanted to help marketing executives easily stay up on the past-paced, ever-changing web marketing industry.

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“Reading is well and good. But video is better. Busy executives barely have time to answer their phone, let alone read email newsletters or daily Blogs. But scanning a video list to watch a 5 minute tutorial on something that interests them? I feel that’s more likely, more useful, and therefore more valuable.”

The show, which launched at the start of 2007, has already picked up an impressive following of unique visitors. New videos are released Monday through Friday at noon EST.... (Continue reading)

Arbita Funds 500 Micro-Loans through Kiva.org

Arbita, a provider of recruitment marketing technology, media and services, funded 500 micro-loans in 2008 for entrepreneurs in the developing world. Loans were made by Arbita through Kiva.org, a person-to-person micro-lending website that aims to alleviate poverty by connecting individual lenders with borrowers in 41 developing countries. Arbita invests 1% of revenue annually in micro loans through Kiva.

"We want Arbita to be a force for good in the world," said Jennifer Marcy, General Manager, Arbita. "We see ourselves as a participant in a global value chain. As we create value for our clients, the revenue we generate affords us opportunities to invest in other people around the world who are also working hard to create value for themselves and for their communities. The Kiva program is wonderful because we get to witness the transformative power that entrepreneurialism can have on a community. It just keeps paying forward."... (Continue reading)

Free Email Marketing eBook: Turning Emails into Customers - New from MailerMailer

MailerMailer, the company that publishes the widely-referenced Email Marketing Metrics Report, released a new resource to help small businesses and others get started with email marketing. Turning Emails into Customers- The 2009 Guide to Easy Email Marketing, teaches the ins and outs of email marketing, with easy-to-follow steps and success stories. Download the eBook free at: http://www.mailermailer.com/email-marketing-ebook/.

Turning Emails into Customers eBook cover

This 59-page email marketing eBook also contains relevant information for email marketers with different levels of experience, such as recommended sites, useful terms, and case studies of successful email marketing initiatives. Readers can learn how a band was able to sell out more shows, or how a small business brought in more monthly sales from their email promotions. Experienced marketers can try out strategies utilizing metrics to increase response rates as well as other best practices described in the eBook.... (Continue reading)

nFocal Announces Internet Security Training

nFocal Inc. a leading provider of product development acceleration services, today announced Internet Security Fundamentals," a new training course targeted to organizations developing products requiring secure Internet connections.

Internet Security Fundamentals" is a comprehensive one-day workshop that leads attendees through the architecture and design process for developing a secure Internet solution. The seminar covers the basics of secure Internet communication schemes, including the building blocks of encryption, authentication, and message integrity. Popular networking protocols such as SSL, IPSec, and others, are examined to understand how their use affects system architecture. The workshop combines class lecture with a series of in-class group discussions that serve to reinforce architectural issues.... (Continue reading)

After a Successful Dubai Launch, Merlin MP3 Players and Portable Video Players Make Waves All Over the World!

After their successful debut in the Far-East, Merlin MP3 players- and Video players have been creating great interest in the Middle-East. A successful launch at the Dubai Duty Free, last month saw the Merlin distributors- Softmagic Computers LLC Dubai give an intensive training program for 150 staff members of the famous Dubai Duty Free complex.

However the Plug-Ins outlets at the Deira City Centre and at their many other branches are the best-selling outlets for the Merlin Digital Products. The magical Merlin wave is spreading all over the middle-east, India and in the west too.... (Continue reading)

Profiles International Introduces Human Resource Industry's First Workforce Compatibility Solution Improves Communication and Reduces Conflict Between Employees and Managers

Profiles International, the world's leader and innovator in providing a comprehensive suite of employment assessments and talent management solutions, today announced the immediate availability of their new Workforce Compatibility solution.

The first of its kind, Profiles Workforce Compatibility is a powerful management tool used to understand and improve the unique working relationship between a manager and their employee.

To begin the compatibility analysis, the manager and employee each complete a short, 30 minute online survey.

A compatibility analysis discovers similarities and differences between the manager and employee across seven critical working characteristics such as decisiveness, optimism and learning style.

The solution identifies potential areas of conflict based on these characteristics and recommends specific actions the manager and employee can take to prevent conflict and increase productivity.

"When people become more knowledgeable about each other's uniqueness, differences and areas in common, compatibility increases and more work gets done," stated Jim Maloney, President of United Freight Services. "The insight gained from Workforce Compatibility makes it an indispensable management tool to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement."... (Continue reading)

Lottery Winners Can Win Another Million

Prosperity Partners, Inc of Lake Park, Florida have announced the launch of a new Million Dollar contest designed specifically for lottery winners. The game, which will begin on April 15, 2008, is open to past and present qualifying state lottery winners and presents them with the opportunity to win "Another" million dollars.

Win Another Million is a "Match Five" game whereby the semi-finalist players must match five prize envelopes out of a total of 40 to claim the prize shown. To qualify as a semi-finalist, eligible lottery winners must register for the semi-final drawings to be held monthly from May to August 2008. Three semi-finalists will be chosen each month along the following schedule:... (Continue reading)

4240 Architecture Names Six Associate Principals; Promotions Coincide With Firm's Fifth Anniversary

On the eve of its fifth anniversary, 4240 Architecture, Inc. (www.4240architecture.com), an award-winning architecture, interior and urban planning firm with studios in Chicago and Denver, has promoted six Senior Associates to Associate Principals.

"This is the next generation of leadership for our fast-growing firm, which does site-specific design work on a global scale," explained Peter H. Dominick, Jr., FAIA and 4240 Architecture President. "While each individual is a star in his or her own right, the promotions are not about individuals, but about creating a great team that will dovetail with our marketing and business strategies -- each member contributing the right mix of innovation, creativity, and leadership as we move into the future."... (Continue reading)

Don't be a Victim of a Phone Scam

ConnectMyPhone.com, an interactive online service that helps consumers nationwide connect their phone service, is giving tips so people can avoid becoming a statistic in the phone scam.

It's not to say that all telemarketers should be shunned, because there are reputable companies who are looking to offer legitimate products or ask for donations to really help the needy. There are, however, a few bad apples out there looking to take advantage of honest people.

The following tips will help consumers distinguish the authentic phone sales person and safe guard themselves from phone scams.

Decision Making - The consumer should not feel rushed into making a split decision on the phone. A legitimate organization will give the consumer time to mull it over without pressure.

Personal Information - People should never give out their social security number, banking pin number or credit card number over the phone.

P.O. Box Addresses - Folks should not send money to a P.O. Box address unless they are certain it is a legitimate company.

Check out the Company or Charity - Before making a contribution or purchasing a product from a telemarketer, check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure the organization or company is legitimate.

A consumer's best bet is to tell the telemarketer they will call them back rather than to make a rash decision during that phone call. This buys the consumer time to investigate the company and decide what information is safe to disperse over the phone.... (Continue reading)

American Marketing Association Releases Research on New Media Marketing Strategies in Anticipation of Mplanet™ and Holiday Shopping Season

New research conducted by the American Marketing Association (AMA) revealed a narrowing gap between social networking and e-commerce. In preparation for its first-ever Mplanet™ (Nov. 29-Dec. 1), AMA is releasing a series of research reports that measure consumer attitudes toward new online mediums, the best channels by which to reach today's savvy consumer, and how they are finding out about the newest and hottest products this holiday season.

"With Black Friday upon us and the holiday shopping season officially here, marketers need to take notice of some interesting trends related to consumer attitudes," said Dennis Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer of the American Marketing Association.

AMA is releasing the research as a precursor to its inaugural Mplanet, where the topic of morphing media and channels is one of six content themes at the heart of the program. With more than 30 program sessions and over 60 speakers, Mplanet's program was strategically designed to enable marketers to explore new solutions and hear about future trends that will impact 2007 and beyond. The content for Mplanet was developed in collaboration with strategic partners McKinsey and Co., The Wharton School and Spencer Stuart.

Social Networking and Shopping this Holiday Season... (Continue reading)

Sachin Tendulkar Launches Cricdude.com

The world of cricket is all set to welcome its new star - Cricdude.com - a complete and comprehensive web 2.0 active cricket social media and entertainment portal. Set up with the aim of covering every cricket ball bowled and batted anywhere on planet earth, it endeavours to connect cricket fans across the world into one big happy community.

Sachin Launching Cricdude.com

You see, all existing cricket portals, with due respects to everyone, are passive in content and are a mere mirror image of each other. On the other hand, Cricdude.com has been conceived and created as a dynamically active cricket website that would be fast, friendly and fun and that would change the fans' cricket watching experience. The site strives to be the official community of cricket fans across the world and aims to connect each other.... (Continue reading)

PC Pandora Helps Schools in 12 States Keep Their Students SAFE

As part of Pandora Corp's SAFE SCHOOLS initiative, over a quarter of a million dollars worth of PC Pandora Internet safety and monitoring software has been donated to 14 schools and districts in 12 states across the US.

Recognizing both the need to keep students safe online at school and limited budgets of school districts in the US, Pandora Corp. created the PC Pandora SAFE SCHOOLS program. The program pledges to donate up to $100,000 worth of its parental control/ monitoring software, PC Pandora, to every school district in the country upon request. With computers in every school - if not every classroom - across the US, students constantly find the opportunity to utilize and surf the Internet. The SAFE SCHOOLS program offers school administrators an efficient and cost-effective solution to help keep their students safe online.... (Continue reading)

Automotive Parts Retailer CSK Auto Selects RewardStream for Trade Loyalty Program

Automotive aftermarket retailer CSK Auto, Inc., has unveiled its annual commercial trade promotion powered by RewardStream's LifeCycle Marketing Platform™ and delivered through a strategic partnership with Continental Promotion Group, Inc. (CPG). Offered through CSK Auto's more than 700 ProShop wholesale auto parts centers, the program is a key part of CSK's plan to grow market share in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) commercial auto parts business. The Vegas-themed 'High Stakes Giveaway' trade promotion is aimed at increasing CSK Auto's momentum in the commercial auto parts market by rewarding commercial customers with both an instant award opportunity and an accumulation of a loyalty currency called ProShop Bucks.... (Continue reading)

Newly Streamlined CorkSavvy.com Offers Romantic Dinner for Two

What better occasion to enjoy a delicious bottle of wine than during a romantic dinner? Wine lovers who log into their CorkSavvy.com online accounts within the next two days are automatically entered to win a romantic dinner for two at the Union Square Café in New York City.

CorkSavvy.com - Where Wine Lovers Get Savvy

Union Square Café, located in Manhattan's East side, is renowned for its outstanding wine list. The American eatery was twice awarded The New York Times' three-star rating and also earned Zagat Survey's #1 ranking as New York's Most Popular Restaurant for an unprecedented eight years.... (Continue reading)

700 Million Contacts in Your Pocket… AffinIT Launches iDQ Portal – Providing Access to International Directory Databases

This month, AffinIT launched its much anticipated global database application iDQ Portal. The application provides access to the largest daily-updated international databases of Yellow and White Pages listings. The iDQ Portal is available globally.

Its functionality and affordability makes iDQ Portal an invaluable tool for business travelers as well as tourists. The databases include residential, business and government listings for over 25 countries, with the convenience of not dealing with international operators. "You can't afford to travel without the iDQ Portal," says Aad Kemp, Managing Director, AffinIT.... (Continue reading)