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May 3, 2012
Machine Zone Shifts Into High Gear With The Launch Of Race or Die 2
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:35:01 PM
Machine Zone Shifts Into High Gear With The Launch Of Race or Die 2
Rapidly Growing Free-to-Play Mobile Game Company Introduces Latest Social MMO RPG Exclusively for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Machine Zone, Inc., the successful Silicon Valley mobile social games startup, today released Race or Die 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This social MMO RPG follow-up to Race or Die, utilizes the company's standard-setting, online chat system and shifts the action into high gear with new racing storylines, expanded in-game communities, and engrossing racing game play, plus intense, mobile PVP racing action.
"Our games represent the best of games, social community, and mobile," explains Machine Zone CEO Gabriel Leydon. "Race or Die 2 utilizes our new in-game chat system, which handles chat and messaging activity of tens of millions of players across several billion friendships within games, instantaneously and reliably. It's part of what makes our games sticky and why players are engaged with our titles years after they are launched."
In Race or Die 2, players can select and customize their favorite cars, build their own pit crew and street racing team, and then race and burn their enemies in real time. Racers will compete against tens of millions of other players and strive to become the leader of their pack. The game is loaded with new features, including highly engaging in-game communities, messaging, and bulletins. Players can also launch several mini-games in chat, and play and share YouTube videos with their friends while remaining in the app.
The original Race or Die launched in July 2010, and continues to be widely played by a large active player base almost two years later. It remains the biggest free, MMO racing game in the App Store, and this new release will allow us to reach even more street racing fans.
Race or Die 2 is available today for free on the App store for iOS 3.0 and later. This is an online game requiring an active internet connection of either 3G or WiFi.
About Machine Zone, Inc.
Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Machine Zone, Inc. (formerly Addmired) is focused on creating the most engaging free-to-play mobile social games in the world. Launched in 2008 with Y Combinator funds, Machine Zone has seen explosive annual growth with its highly successful free-to-play games, including iMob 2, iMob, Race or Die,Race or Die 2,Original Gangstaz and Global War, among others. To date, the company has achieved nearly 40 million downloads of their iPhone games. For more information, visit http://www.MachineZone.com.
Logos and other media assets available at this link: bit.ly/RaceOrDie2Assets
SOURCE Machine Zone, Inc.
Machine Zone, Inc.
CONTACT: Beth Llewelyn, +1-206-406-5027, beth@zebrapartners.net, or Sean Maggard, +1-214-267-9001, sean@zebrapartners.net, both of Zebra Partners, for Machine Zone, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.MachineZone.com
Rapidly Growing Free-to-Play Mobile Game Company Introduces Latest Social MMO RPG Exclusively for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Machine Zone, Inc., the successful Silicon Valley mobile social games startup, today released Race or Die 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This social MMO RPG follow-up to Race or Die, utilizes the company's standard-setting, online chat system and shifts the action into high gear with new racing storylines, expanded in-game communities, and engrossing racing game play, plus intense, mobile PVP racing action.
"Our games represent the best of games, social community, and mobile," explains Machine Zone CEO Gabriel Leydon. "Race or Die 2 utilizes our new in-game chat system, which handles chat and messaging activity of tens of millions of players across several billion friendships within games, instantaneously and reliably. It's part of what makes our games sticky and why players are engaged with our titles years after they are launched."
In Race or Die 2, players can select and customize their favorite cars, build their own pit crew and street racing team, and then race and burn their enemies in real time. Racers will compete against tens of millions of other players and strive to become the leader of their pack. The game is loaded with new features, including highly engaging in-game communities, messaging, and bulletins. Players can also launch several mini-games in chat, and play and share YouTube videos with their friends while remaining in the app.
The original Race or Die launched in July 2010, and continues to be widely played by a large active player base almost two years later. It remains the biggest free, MMO racing game in the App Store, and this new release will allow us to reach even more street racing fans.
Race or Die 2 is available today for free on the App store for iOS 3.0 and later. This is an online game requiring an active internet connection of either 3G or WiFi.
About Machine Zone, Inc.
Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Machine Zone, Inc. (formerly Addmired) is focused on creating the most engaging free-to-play mobile social games in the world. Launched in 2008 with Y Combinator funds, Machine Zone has seen explosive annual growth with its highly successful free-to-play games, including iMob 2, iMob, Race or Die,Race or Die 2,Original Gangstaz and Global War, among others. To date, the company has achieved nearly 40 million downloads of their iPhone games. For more information, visit http://www.MachineZone.com.
Logos and other media assets available at this link: bit.ly/RaceOrDie2Assets
SOURCE Machine Zone, Inc.
Machine Zone, Inc.
CONTACT: Beth Llewelyn, +1-206-406-5027, beth@zebrapartners.net, or Sean Maggard, +1-214-267-9001, sean@zebrapartners.net, both of Zebra Partners, for Machine Zone, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.MachineZone.com
COOP launches new web site
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:28:01 PM
COOP launches new web site
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- COOP®, a partner brand of SwimWays Corp., has launched a new web site to better showcase its products and personality of the brand.
Included among the redesign is a new COOP Lifestyle page featuring lifestyle-specific products for the beach, backyard, sideline or pool. A new COOP Community page will keep those most interested in the brand in-the-know through social media links, promotions and events.
"It was time to take our web presence to the next level, and we are excited to kick off the summer season by launching the new COOP site," said Darrin Bryan, SwimWays brand manager. "The new design better reflects COOP's brand personality that focuses on all things fun, but more importantly, it will provide a better experience for our customers and retail partners."
Work on the new design began five months ago, and a strong emphasis was placed on adding enough detail so that people who search for COOP products through any search engine will land on the COOP web site first.
New features include a Team COOP section that has more information about the brand's teenage surfing champion Vanina Walsh, along with photos and information about the 2012 COOP Beach Soccer Championship. The championship makes its annual return to Oceanside Harbor, Calif., this weekend in what has become the second largest beach soccer festival in the world. More than 30,000 people are expected to watch and participate over the three days of activities that combine sand soccer competitions with beach festival fun. The new web site will feature photos, videos, a competition leader board and Twitter updates covering the weekend activities.
Phase II of the web project will include a "where to buy" interface, which will simplify a consumer's search for COOP products while giving more visibility to the brand's retail partners. The next phase will also include a media portal that will provide media outlets with quick and easy access to low- and hi-res product images and press releases.
"Our goal with this new site is to elevate the user experience," Bryan said. "Whether a first time visitor, a returning customer, or a die-hard fan of the brand, the new COOP web site will be engaging at every visit."
Visit http://www.coop-sports.com for the new COOP web site experience.
SOURCE COOP
COOP
CONTACT: Crystal Myers, Dollahon PR, +1-918-607-3655, crystal@dollahonpr.com, for COOP
Web Site: http://www.coop-sports.com
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- COOP®, a partner brand of SwimWays Corp., has launched a new web site to better showcase its products and personality of the brand.
Included among the redesign is a new COOP Lifestyle page featuring lifestyle-specific products for the beach, backyard, sideline or pool. A new COOP Community page will keep those most interested in the brand in-the-know through social media links, promotions and events.
"It was time to take our web presence to the next level, and we are excited to kick off the summer season by launching the new COOP site," said Darrin Bryan, SwimWays brand manager. "The new design better reflects COOP's brand personality that focuses on all things fun, but more importantly, it will provide a better experience for our customers and retail partners."
Work on the new design began five months ago, and a strong emphasis was placed on adding enough detail so that people who search for COOP products through any search engine will land on the COOP web site first.
New features include a Team COOP section that has more information about the brand's teenage surfing champion Vanina Walsh, along with photos and information about the 2012 COOP Beach Soccer Championship. The championship makes its annual return to Oceanside Harbor, Calif., this weekend in what has become the second largest beach soccer festival in the world. More than 30,000 people are expected to watch and participate over the three days of activities that combine sand soccer competitions with beach festival fun. The new web site will feature photos, videos, a competition leader board and Twitter updates covering the weekend activities.
Phase II of the web project will include a "where to buy" interface, which will simplify a consumer's search for COOP products while giving more visibility to the brand's retail partners. The next phase will also include a media portal that will provide media outlets with quick and easy access to low- and hi-res product images and press releases.
"Our goal with this new site is to elevate the user experience," Bryan said. "Whether a first time visitor, a returning customer, or a die-hard fan of the brand, the new COOP web site will be engaging at every visit."
Visit http://www.coop-sports.com for the new COOP web site experience.
SOURCE COOP
COOP
CONTACT: Crystal Myers, Dollahon PR, +1-918-607-3655, crystal@dollahonpr.com, for COOP
Web Site: http://www.coop-sports.com
Over 100 Mom Bloggers to Participate in Exclusive Online Red Carpet Premiere of "Mighty Fine"
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:28:01 PM
Over 100 Mom Bloggers to Participate in Exclusive Online Red Carpet Premiere of "Mighty Fine"
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adopt Films today announced, in conjunction with Mom Central Consulting, that over 100 Mom Bloggers, each with a following of thousands of readers, will be given access to an exclusive online premiere of the movie, "Mighty Fine." This independent film, directed and written by Debbie Goodstein, stars Chazz Palminteri and Andie MacDowell. "Mighty Fine" will open in theaters on May 25.
There will be two separate online previews, hosted by Constellation's online social events platform at http://www.constellation.tv; at 7pm and 10pm EDT, May 3, 2012, so that bloggers from both the East and West coast can preview this film at their convenience. After each of the screenings, bloggers will have the opportunity to video chat with the cast of "Mighty Fine," including Chazz Palminteri, Rainey Qualley and Jodelle Ferland as well as creator, Debbie Goodstein.
Debbie Goodstein, writer and director of "Mighty Fine," said, "The response from the bloggers has been tremendous. I look forward to hearing their views on this semi-autobiographical film, on the conspiracy of silence that surrounds emotional abuse, and to exposing the topic to this extensive audience."
For further information on "Mighty Fine," please go to http://www.mightyfine-themovie.com or the MightyFinethemovie Facebook page. Twitter: @Mightyfinemovie
About "Mighty Fine"
A powerful family drama about a father's love for his wife and daughters, and their vulnerability in the face of his unpredictable and explosive rage. "Mighty Fine," premiering in select cities May 25, strikes a chord among those who've experienced the often incomprehensible behavior of an abusive parent.
About Adopt Films
Adopt Films is a new independent distribution company formed by October Films co-founder, Jeff Lipsky, and former exhibitor Tim Grady. Based in New York, this company was founded in 2011 and is rapidly expanding with its growing number of highly acclaimed, independent films.
About Constellation
Constellation is the leader in interactive online social movie events. As a social platform, it encourages users to invite friends to online events to participate together. Constellation partners with film distributors, studios, and media partners to showcase film and entertainment content to audiences online.
Media Contacts:
Mary Ann Hult
Hook Publicity
Phone: +1 917 312 6786
Email: MaryAnn@Hookpublicity.com
Barbara Goodstein
Phone: +1 917 741 6581
Email: barbara_goodstein@yahoo.com
SOURCE Adopt Films
Adopt Films
CONTACT: Media
JoAnne Hayes
416-352-3706
joanne.hayes@aimia.com Analysts
Trish Moran
416-352-3728
trish.moran@aimia.com
Web Site: http://www.mightyfine-themovie.com
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adopt Films today announced, in conjunction with Mom Central Consulting, that over 100 Mom Bloggers, each with a following of thousands of readers, will be given access to an exclusive online premiere of the movie, "Mighty Fine." This independent film, directed and written by Debbie Goodstein, stars Chazz Palminteri and Andie MacDowell. "Mighty Fine" will open in theaters on May 25.
There will be two separate online previews, hosted by Constellation's online social events platform at http://www.constellation.tv; at 7pm and 10pm EDT, May 3, 2012, so that bloggers from both the East and West coast can preview this film at their convenience. After each of the screenings, bloggers will have the opportunity to video chat with the cast of "Mighty Fine," including Chazz Palminteri, Rainey Qualley and Jodelle Ferland as well as creator, Debbie Goodstein.
Debbie Goodstein, writer and director of "Mighty Fine," said, "The response from the bloggers has been tremendous. I look forward to hearing their views on this semi-autobiographical film, on the conspiracy of silence that surrounds emotional abuse, and to exposing the topic to this extensive audience."
For further information on "Mighty Fine," please go to http://www.mightyfine-themovie.com or the MightyFinethemovie Facebook page. Twitter: @Mightyfinemovie
About "Mighty Fine"
A powerful family drama about a father's love for his wife and daughters, and their vulnerability in the face of his unpredictable and explosive rage. "Mighty Fine," premiering in select cities May 25, strikes a chord among those who've experienced the often incomprehensible behavior of an abusive parent.
About Adopt Films
Adopt Films is a new independent distribution company formed by October Films co-founder, Jeff Lipsky, and former exhibitor Tim Grady. Based in New York, this company was founded in 2011 and is rapidly expanding with its growing number of highly acclaimed, independent films.
About Constellation
Constellation is the leader in interactive online social movie events. As a social platform, it encourages users to invite friends to online events to participate together. Constellation partners with film distributors, studios, and media partners to showcase film and entertainment content to audiences online.
Media Contacts:
Mary Ann Hult
Hook Publicity
Phone: +1 917 312 6786
Email: MaryAnn@Hookpublicity.com
Barbara Goodstein
Phone: +1 917 741 6581
Email: barbara_goodstein@yahoo.com
SOURCE Adopt Films
Adopt Films
CONTACT: Media
JoAnne Hayes
416-352-3706
joanne.hayes@aimia.com Analysts
Trish Moran
416-352-3728
trish.moran@aimia.com
Web Site: http://www.mightyfine-themovie.com
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:14:01 PM
VanDyke Software® announces new tiled GUI for SecureCRT® 7.0 beta
Session tiling in SecureCRT for Windows® improves productivity for network administrators
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer of multi-platform terminal emulation software and security solutions, today announced the public beta release of SecureCRT 7.0. This new release provides SecureCRT 7.0 customers on the Windows platform the ability to tile multiple sessions.
"Tiling was a highly requested feature and the feedback from pre-release testers is that it's a huge time saver," said Maureen Jett, product director for SecureCRT. "Previously, multiple sessions could be viewed simultaneously by arranging multiple SecureCRT windows, but tiling makes it much more convenient and it's easy to switch between tiled and tabbed sessions. The chat window can also be used with tiled sessions, making it possible to send commands to all sessions and see the resulting output, which also helps customers get more done faster."
SecureCRT 7.0 also provides network administrators on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms with a built-in TFTP server. The TFTP server provides a convenient way to manage an array of network devices, including Cisco routers, from one application.
Also new in version 7.0 is the ability to skip authentication methods such as PublicKey or GSSAPI that might not be supported or configured on some systems, enhancements to mapping functions and buttons, and automatic updates to changed passwords in the Mac Keychain.
Availability of SecureCRT 7.0 (beta)
VanDyke Software's SecureCRT is a terminal client that helps IT professionals manage secure remote access and securely "tunnel" e-mail, web, and corporate application data. To download a fully-functional evaluation copy of SecureCRT 7.0 (beta), visit the VanDyke Software website at http://www.vandyke.com. The 30-day evaluation period includes access to VanDyke Software's technical support group.
About VanDyke Software, Inc.
Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration. VanDyke Software offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase, providing both evaluators and customers with a higher level of service. The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX® secure file transfer client, the VanDyke ClientPack, and the VShell® Secure Shell server. For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at http://www.vandyke.com.
SOURCE VanDyke Software, Inc.
VanDyke Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Christian of VanDyke Software Inc., +1-505-332-5700, Jill.Christian@vandyke.com
Web Site: http://www.vandyke.com
Session tiling in SecureCRT for Windows® improves productivity for network administrators
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer of multi-platform terminal emulation software and security solutions, today announced the public beta release of SecureCRT 7.0. This new release provides SecureCRT 7.0 customers on the Windows platform the ability to tile multiple sessions.
"Tiling was a highly requested feature and the feedback from pre-release testers is that it's a huge time saver," said Maureen Jett, product director for SecureCRT. "Previously, multiple sessions could be viewed simultaneously by arranging multiple SecureCRT windows, but tiling makes it much more convenient and it's easy to switch between tiled and tabbed sessions. The chat window can also be used with tiled sessions, making it possible to send commands to all sessions and see the resulting output, which also helps customers get more done faster."
SecureCRT 7.0 also provides network administrators on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms with a built-in TFTP server. The TFTP server provides a convenient way to manage an array of network devices, including Cisco routers, from one application.
Also new in version 7.0 is the ability to skip authentication methods such as PublicKey or GSSAPI that might not be supported or configured on some systems, enhancements to mapping functions and buttons, and automatic updates to changed passwords in the Mac Keychain.
Availability of SecureCRT 7.0 (beta)
VanDyke Software's SecureCRT is a terminal client that helps IT professionals manage secure remote access and securely "tunnel" e-mail, web, and corporate application data. To download a fully-functional evaluation copy of SecureCRT 7.0 (beta), visit the VanDyke Software website at http://www.vandyke.com. The 30-day evaluation period includes access to VanDyke Software's technical support group.
About VanDyke Software, Inc.
Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration. VanDyke Software offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase, providing both evaluators and customers with a higher level of service. The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX® secure file transfer client, the VanDyke ClientPack, and the VShell® Secure Shell server. For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at http://www.vandyke.com.
SOURCE VanDyke Software, Inc.
VanDyke Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Christian of VanDyke Software Inc., +1-505-332-5700, Jill.Christian@vandyke.com
Web Site: http://www.vandyke.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:14:01 PM
New beta release of SecureFX® 7.0 from VanDyke Software® adds powerful filter controls to secure file transfer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer of multi-platform terminal emulation software and security solutions, today announced the public beta release of SecureFX 7.0. Offering flexible, secure file transfer to network administrators and web developers, this latest release adds filtering to the file/folder view.
The new filtering feature makes locating specific folders and files in local and remote sessions faster and easier. Wildcards provide a simple way to find the exact set of files to be transferred.
Also new in SecureFX 7.0 is enhanced synchronization. The synchronize file list now automatically refreshes when changes are made to files on the local system and a "Refresh" button lets you re-synchronize without having to close the synchronize tab. Improved synchronization speed means synchronizing large numbers of files is now faster.
The SFXCL file transfer utility provides new capabilities for specifying explicit FTPS and changing permissions of remote files using the "/Chmod" command-line option. SFXCL automates routine secure file transfer operations with batch scripts and can be combined with public-key-only authentication for secure unattended file transfer processes.
Interface enhancements improve productivity with the ability to customize the position of the local window tab and quicker access to bookmarks through the right-click menu or "File" menu.
Availability of SecureFX 7.0 (beta)
SecureFX meets your evolving file transfer needs with a single application that lets you choose between SFTP, FTP over SSL (TLS), or SCP for secure transfers, or standard FTP for nonsecure transfers. A tabbed, Explorer-like interface makes SecureFX easy to learn and use while offering powerful automation capabilities for unattended, secure file transfers. To download a fully-functional evaluation copy of SecureFX 7.0 (beta), visit the VanDyke Software website at http://www.vandyke.com/. The 30-day evaluation period includes access to VanDyke Software's technical support group.
About VanDyke Software, Inc.
Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration. VanDyke Software offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase, providing both evaluators and customers with a higher level of service. The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT® Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX secure file transfer client, the VanDyke ClientPack, and the VShell® Secure Shell server. For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at http://www.vandyke.com.
SOURCE VanDyke Software, Inc.
VanDyke Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Christian of VanDyke Software Inc., +1-505-332-5700, Jill.Christian@vandyke.com
Web Site: http://www.vandyke.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VanDyke Software, a developer of multi-platform terminal emulation software and security solutions, today announced the public beta release of SecureFX 7.0. Offering flexible, secure file transfer to network administrators and web developers, this latest release adds filtering to the file/folder view.
The new filtering feature makes locating specific folders and files in local and remote sessions faster and easier. Wildcards provide a simple way to find the exact set of files to be transferred.
Also new in SecureFX 7.0 is enhanced synchronization. The synchronize file list now automatically refreshes when changes are made to files on the local system and a "Refresh" button lets you re-synchronize without having to close the synchronize tab. Improved synchronization speed means synchronizing large numbers of files is now faster.
The SFXCL file transfer utility provides new capabilities for specifying explicit FTPS and changing permissions of remote files using the "/Chmod" command-line option. SFXCL automates routine secure file transfer operations with batch scripts and can be combined with public-key-only authentication for secure unattended file transfer processes.
Interface enhancements improve productivity with the ability to customize the position of the local window tab and quicker access to bookmarks through the right-click menu or "File" menu.
Availability of SecureFX 7.0 (beta)
SecureFX meets your evolving file transfer needs with a single application that lets you choose between SFTP, FTP over SSL (TLS), or SCP for secure transfers, or standard FTP for nonsecure transfers. A tabbed, Explorer-like interface makes SecureFX easy to learn and use while offering powerful automation capabilities for unattended, secure file transfers. To download a fully-functional evaluation copy of SecureFX 7.0 (beta), visit the VanDyke Software website at http://www.vandyke.com/. The 30-day evaluation period includes access to VanDyke Software's technical support group.
About VanDyke Software, Inc.
Busy IT professionals depend on VanDyke Software to deliver rock-solid, easy-to-configure software for secure remote access, secure file transfer, terminal emulation, and remote administration. VanDyke Software offers a fully-supported 30-day evaluation of its products prior to purchase, providing both evaluators and customers with a higher level of service. The company's product offerings include the SecureCRT® Secure Shell terminal emulator, the SecureFX secure file transfer client, the VanDyke ClientPack, and the VShell® Secure Shell server. For more information about VanDyke Software, visit the company's website at http://www.vandyke.com.
SOURCE VanDyke Software, Inc.
VanDyke Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Christian of VanDyke Software Inc., +1-505-332-5700, Jill.Christian@vandyke.com
Web Site: http://www.vandyke.com
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:07:01 PM
IGT, Double Down Interactive and FremantleMedia Enterprises Hit a High Note with Fans and Social Gamers with the New Free-to-Play American Idol® Social Slots Game for Facebook
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About IGT
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About AMERICAN IDOL
AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions. AMERICAN IDOL has been No. 1 among Adults 18-49 for the past eight consecutive seasons.
About FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES & FREMANTLEMEDIA
FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company, which is in turn 90 per cent owned by Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's major media and entertainment companies. FremantleMedia's worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world's highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Original Productions, @radical.media and Ludia amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world's most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and Neighbours.
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IGT
CONTACT: Shelle Murach, IGT Public Relations, +1-775-448-0221, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.IGT.com
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For more information on the American Idol Social Slots, visit doubledowncasino.com or join #Idol Fever on Twitter with @IdolSlotGame.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines, systems products and social media games, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.
About AMERICAN IDOL
AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions. AMERICAN IDOL has been No. 1 among Adults 18-49 for the past eight consecutive seasons.
About FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES & FREMANTLEMEDIA
FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company, which is in turn 90 per cent owned by Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's major media and entertainment companies. FremantleMedia's worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world's highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Original Productions, @radical.media and Ludia amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world's most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and Neighbours.
SOURCE IGT
IGT
CONTACT: Shelle Murach, IGT Public Relations, +1-775-448-0221, Shelle.Murach@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.IGT.com
Global Sounds to Feature First-Ever Interactive Facebook Concert:
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 5:07:01 PM
Global Sounds to Feature First-Ever Interactive Facebook Concert:
Monthly Events Powered by FANetwork Offer Opportunity to Join in Community and Engage with Christian Artists
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FANetwork is launching Global Sounds May 9 with an intimate, free concert by GRAMMY-nominated Jeremy Camp, broadcast exclusively on Facebook. Live from his Nashville home, Camp will bring an hour-and-a-half of songs and the stories behind them straight into Facebook fans' homes and churches. Individuals will be able to interact with Camp through the "Jeremy Camp Live" Facebook application, directly asking questions of and sharing comments with Camp.
The concert is only one aspect of Global Sounds' offering to provide never-before-seen videos and messages from Camp about his music and mission. Through a simple pledge of $5 for individuals or $20 for youth groups, fans will support Camp's non-profit Speaking Louder Ministries and receive a 60-day, all-access pass to content, opportunities and surprises from Camp, accessed only through the Facebook App https://apps.facebook.com/jeremycampconcert/.
"Global Sounds is more than a one-time concert, it is a way to gather the body of believers and give Christian artists an opportunity to express themselves and engage with fans like never before," said Charlie Stuart Gay, president of FANetwork. "Camp's heart is evident in his songs, but Global Sounds offers a chance for him to share the inspiration and meaning behind them, as well as his music's impact for the Lord around the world. We believe he is the ideal artist to be featured in the premier Global Sounds broadcast."
Utilizing FANetwork's proprietary satellite television F-broadcast technology delivered within the Facebook platform, Global Sounds is leading the way in the future of Facebook broadcasting. Available through the web as well as on mobile phones and iPads, Global Sounds will feature access to a new artist each month.
In addition to the May 9 event, Global Sounds is also hosting the "Express Yourself: Upload. Share. Connect." contest through its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/fanetworktv, providing 25 Camp fans the opportunity to receive a shout out on the live broadcast, be included in a Global Sounds video promo, and win an ultimate VIP fan pack for a future Camp concert. Global Sounds is inviting youth groups to enter for the chance to win a personal Skype session with Camp by becoming a youth group partner and sharing a 60-second video on the Global Sounds Facebook page. Details are available at http://www.fanetwork.tv/jc_comp/.
The May 9 Camp concert will air live at 9 p.m. EDT on multiple Facebook pages including https://apps.facebook.com/jeremycampconcert/. For individuals who pledge, the broadcast will be accessible through video-on-demand (VOD) with special bonus content released from Camp throughout the next 60 days. FANetwork has partnered with Berean Christian Stores, American Bible Society, HearItFirst, New Release Tuesday, Surrender Magazine and Urban Gospel Alliance to present the May 9 Global Sounds.
Over his stellar 10-year career, BEC Recordings' artist Camp has established himself as a top artist with over 3 million albums sold; 26 No. 1 radio hits across all formats; a GRAMMY® nomination for his album "Speaking Louder Than Before"; four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards and one Song of the Year award; and five Dove awards including two-time Male Vocalist of the Year.
FANetwork is both a broadcaster of live events and a distributor of music and film within the delivery ecosystem of Facebook and beyond. FANetwork has grouped pioneering digital delivery companies from Europe and U.S. to support its launch of theatrical quality programming through social media. For additional information, visit http://www.fanetwork.tv.
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
A. Larry Ross Communications
Kristin Cole 972.267.1111
kristin@alarryross.com
SOURCE FANetwork
FANetwork
Web Site: http://www.fanetwork.tv
Monthly Events Powered by FANetwork Offer Opportunity to Join in Community and Engage with Christian Artists
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FANetwork is launching Global Sounds May 9 with an intimate, free concert by GRAMMY-nominated Jeremy Camp, broadcast exclusively on Facebook. Live from his Nashville home, Camp will bring an hour-and-a-half of songs and the stories behind them straight into Facebook fans' homes and churches. Individuals will be able to interact with Camp through the "Jeremy Camp Live" Facebook application, directly asking questions of and sharing comments with Camp.
The concert is only one aspect of Global Sounds' offering to provide never-before-seen videos and messages from Camp about his music and mission. Through a simple pledge of $5 for individuals or $20 for youth groups, fans will support Camp's non-profit Speaking Louder Ministries and receive a 60-day, all-access pass to content, opportunities and surprises from Camp, accessed only through the Facebook App https://apps.facebook.com/jeremycampconcert/.
"Global Sounds is more than a one-time concert, it is a way to gather the body of believers and give Christian artists an opportunity to express themselves and engage with fans like never before," said Charlie Stuart Gay, president of FANetwork. "Camp's heart is evident in his songs, but Global Sounds offers a chance for him to share the inspiration and meaning behind them, as well as his music's impact for the Lord around the world. We believe he is the ideal artist to be featured in the premier Global Sounds broadcast."
Utilizing FANetwork's proprietary satellite television F-broadcast technology delivered within the Facebook platform, Global Sounds is leading the way in the future of Facebook broadcasting. Available through the web as well as on mobile phones and iPads, Global Sounds will feature access to a new artist each month.
In addition to the May 9 event, Global Sounds is also hosting the "Express Yourself: Upload. Share. Connect." contest through its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/fanetworktv, providing 25 Camp fans the opportunity to receive a shout out on the live broadcast, be included in a Global Sounds video promo, and win an ultimate VIP fan pack for a future Camp concert. Global Sounds is inviting youth groups to enter for the chance to win a personal Skype session with Camp by becoming a youth group partner and sharing a 60-second video on the Global Sounds Facebook page. Details are available at http://www.fanetwork.tv/jc_comp/.
The May 9 Camp concert will air live at 9 p.m. EDT on multiple Facebook pages including https://apps.facebook.com/jeremycampconcert/. For individuals who pledge, the broadcast will be accessible through video-on-demand (VOD) with special bonus content released from Camp throughout the next 60 days. FANetwork has partnered with Berean Christian Stores, American Bible Society, HearItFirst, New Release Tuesday, Surrender Magazine and Urban Gospel Alliance to present the May 9 Global Sounds.
Over his stellar 10-year career, BEC Recordings' artist Camp has established himself as a top artist with over 3 million albums sold; 26 No. 1 radio hits across all formats; a GRAMMY® nomination for his album "Speaking Louder Than Before"; four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards and one Song of the Year award; and five Dove awards including two-time Male Vocalist of the Year.
FANetwork is both a broadcaster of live events and a distributor of music and film within the delivery ecosystem of Facebook and beyond. FANetwork has grouped pioneering digital delivery companies from Europe and U.S. to support its launch of theatrical quality programming through social media. For additional information, visit http://www.fanetwork.tv.
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
A. Larry Ross Communications
Kristin Cole 972.267.1111
kristin@alarryross.com
SOURCE FANetwork
FANetwork
Web Site: http://www.fanetwork.tv
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 4:42:01 PM
Cook For Your Mom, and For The Cure®, This Mother's Day
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Why take mom out on the day the National Restaurant Association declares the busiest restaurant day of the year when you can avoid the crowds, and show some serious love, by cooking her a homemade meal instead? The folks at KitchenAid believe more of us should cook for our moms on Mother's Day, and they've enlisted a number of culinary notables to help spread the word.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c )
"I cooked often for my mother, whose own cooking inspired me to become a chef," says TV cooking show host Jacques Pepin. "Preparing her favorite dishes just the way she made them was a way to show my gratitude, and that I was paying attention while she was cooking for me all those years."
Pepin, along with award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan and Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss," are sharing recipes they've cooked for their moms via Facebook.com/KitchenAid. Mother's Day recipes and menu ideas also will be contributed by cookbook author Cristina Ferrare of CristinaFerrareCooks.com; Ferrare's daughter Alex Thomopoulos of Against-TheGrain.com; cookbook author Pam Anderson and her two daughters, Maggy and Sharon of ThreeManyCooks.com; and foodie/mom Jenny Flake of Picky-Palate.com.
Raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer - a cause close to the hearts of so many mothers - is a way to celebrate moms everywhere and make the day even more special. Through its Cook for the Cure® program, which has generated more than $8 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, KitchenAid offers several ways to support the cause as part of a Mother's Day celebration.
One option is to host a Mother's Day meal, ask guests to contribute to the cause and, in honor of mom, donate the funds to Susan G. Komen using a form available at tinyurl.com/DonationKomen. For the same amount that might have been spent on flowers, wine or a restaurant tab, families can make a meaningful contribution on her behalf.
Another option is to present mom with an individually-numbered serving platter created by KitchenAid and Villeroy & Boch, with artwork by Pepin, and asking her to pass it to a friend or loved one with a homemade culinary creation. Each time the platter is passed and registered at CookfortheCure.com, KitchenAid will make a $5 donation to Komen to help fund innovative research and life-saving community programs. Supporters of this "Pass the Plate" initiative can even track the travels of their platter via the web site. The platter is available for $24.95 at ShopKitchenAid.com and Villeroy & Boch stores.
And finally, for Mother's Day gift givers, KitchenAid offers a collection of pink products that celebrate and help support the Cook for the Cure program. They include the iconic KitchenAid Stand Mixer in soft or bold pink, as well as blenders, hand mixers and more than a dozen culinary gadgets.
About KitchenAid: Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. In connection with the Cook for the Cure® program, KitchenAid will donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 2012. Now in its eleventh year, this partnership has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, which is now the world's largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer with more than $1.9 billion invested to date. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit
http://www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
Trademark information: Cook for the Cure® is a registered trademark of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
SOURCE KitchenAid
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Why take mom out on the day the National Restaurant Association declares the busiest restaurant day of the year when you can avoid the crowds, and show some serious love, by cooking her a homemade meal instead? The folks at KitchenAid believe more of us should cook for our moms on Mother's Day, and they've enlisted a number of culinary notables to help spread the word.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c )
"I cooked often for my mother, whose own cooking inspired me to become a chef," says TV cooking show host Jacques Pepin. "Preparing her favorite dishes just the way she made them was a way to show my gratitude, and that I was paying attention while she was cooking for me all those years."
Pepin, along with award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan and Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss," are sharing recipes they've cooked for their moms via Facebook.com/KitchenAid. Mother's Day recipes and menu ideas also will be contributed by cookbook author Cristina Ferrare of CristinaFerrareCooks.com; Ferrare's daughter Alex Thomopoulos of Against-TheGrain.com; cookbook author Pam Anderson and her two daughters, Maggy and Sharon of ThreeManyCooks.com; and foodie/mom Jenny Flake of Picky-Palate.com.
Raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer - a cause close to the hearts of so many mothers - is a way to celebrate moms everywhere and make the day even more special. Through its Cook for the Cure® program, which has generated more than $8 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, KitchenAid offers several ways to support the cause as part of a Mother's Day celebration.
One option is to host a Mother's Day meal, ask guests to contribute to the cause and, in honor of mom, donate the funds to Susan G. Komen using a form available at tinyurl.com/DonationKomen. For the same amount that might have been spent on flowers, wine or a restaurant tab, families can make a meaningful contribution on her behalf.
Another option is to present mom with an individually-numbered serving platter created by KitchenAid and Villeroy & Boch, with artwork by Pepin, and asking her to pass it to a friend or loved one with a homemade culinary creation. Each time the platter is passed and registered at CookfortheCure.com, KitchenAid will make a $5 donation to Komen to help fund innovative research and life-saving community programs. Supporters of this "Pass the Plate" initiative can even track the travels of their platter via the web site. The platter is available for $24.95 at ShopKitchenAid.com and Villeroy & Boch stores.
And finally, for Mother's Day gift givers, KitchenAid offers a collection of pink products that celebrate and help support the Cook for the Cure program. They include the iconic KitchenAid Stand Mixer in soft or bold pink, as well as blenders, hand mixers and more than a dozen culinary gadgets.
About KitchenAid: Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. In connection with the Cook for the Cure® program, KitchenAid will donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 2012. Now in its eleventh year, this partnership has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, which is now the world's largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer with more than $1.9 billion invested to date. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit
http://www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
Trademark information: Cook for the Cure® is a registered trademark of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
* Based on a 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
SOURCE KitchenAid
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090324/DE87529LOGO-c
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
Announcing: FANS.tv
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:21:01 PM
Announcing: FANS.tv
Aussie-developed TV Tech Platform Behind Major Network Leading Audience Engagement Efforts Launches Consumer-facing Site for Fans of All Shows; Brings Social TV "Playlists" to Forefront
SYDNEY and SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FANS.tv launches as an online destination offering television fans a new way to connect with other fans and engage with their favorite television shows via an innovative Social TV "Playlist" tool.
Since its inception in 2010, FANS has been quietly powering social television experiences from behind the scenes for major broadcast and studio partners including The CW network and thebachelor.tv, the alumni and casting site for the hit relationship series "The Bachelor," among others. Starting today, FANS.tv rolls out its first-ever consumer-facing web destination where TV fans will enjoy an ever-evolving suite of personalized communication and content discovery features which allows users to engage with not only their favorite shows, but to follow their favorite stars as well. Several additional features are planned for release this summer.
"FANS.tv moves social television beyond the check-in," said Andrew Cuccurullo, founder and CEO of FANS.tv. "We're making it easier to interact with like-minded viewers, and providing new tools for sharing, such as our Social TV Playlist feature that enables a person to share their personal TV schedule with friends and other viewers."
Whether it's a sporting event, a reality show, or a new primetime drama, FANS.tv users can check-in, live chat and unlock virtual rewards during any show on television. With the site's Playlist feature, users can share with their friends what they are planning to watch, make recommendations, and invite others to join in. Users can choose to seamlessly post comments and other activities across Facebook and Twitter.
FANS.tv is currently available via its beta web app http://www.FANS.tv, and will launch an HTML5 app, iPhone, Android and iPad applications in the 2nd quarter of 2012 along with an API for developers.
Andrew Cuccurullo, the Founder and CEO of FANS.tv, is a trailblazer in the social TV movement, having pioneered a number of successful online and mobile platforms such as Softgame, B33hive, HollerTV and iTweeVee.
About FANS.tv
FANS.tv is a social television platform connecting users and their friends with what's on TV. Based in the United States and Australia, FANS.tv has partnerships with major television networks and has been powering live chats on behalf of its partners for several years.
SOURCE FANS.tv
FANS.tv
CONTACT: Stephanie Booker, Stephanie@beckmedia.com, or Megan Haverland, Megan@beckmedia.com, both of Beck Media & Marketing, +1-310-300-4800
Web Site: http://www.FANS.tv
Aussie-developed TV Tech Platform Behind Major Network Leading Audience Engagement Efforts Launches Consumer-facing Site for Fans of All Shows; Brings Social TV "Playlists" to Forefront
SYDNEY and SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FANS.tv launches as an online destination offering television fans a new way to connect with other fans and engage with their favorite television shows via an innovative Social TV "Playlist" tool.
Since its inception in 2010, FANS has been quietly powering social television experiences from behind the scenes for major broadcast and studio partners including The CW network and thebachelor.tv, the alumni and casting site for the hit relationship series "The Bachelor," among others. Starting today, FANS.tv rolls out its first-ever consumer-facing web destination where TV fans will enjoy an ever-evolving suite of personalized communication and content discovery features which allows users to engage with not only their favorite shows, but to follow their favorite stars as well. Several additional features are planned for release this summer.
"FANS.tv moves social television beyond the check-in," said Andrew Cuccurullo, founder and CEO of FANS.tv. "We're making it easier to interact with like-minded viewers, and providing new tools for sharing, such as our Social TV Playlist feature that enables a person to share their personal TV schedule with friends and other viewers."
Whether it's a sporting event, a reality show, or a new primetime drama, FANS.tv users can check-in, live chat and unlock virtual rewards during any show on television. With the site's Playlist feature, users can share with their friends what they are planning to watch, make recommendations, and invite others to join in. Users can choose to seamlessly post comments and other activities across Facebook and Twitter.
FANS.tv is currently available via its beta web app http://www.FANS.tv, and will launch an HTML5 app, iPhone, Android and iPad applications in the 2nd quarter of 2012 along with an API for developers.
Andrew Cuccurullo, the Founder and CEO of FANS.tv, is a trailblazer in the social TV movement, having pioneered a number of successful online and mobile platforms such as Softgame, B33hive, HollerTV and iTweeVee.
About FANS.tv
FANS.tv is a social television platform connecting users and their friends with what's on TV. Based in the United States and Australia, FANS.tv has partnerships with major television networks and has been powering live chats on behalf of its partners for several years.
SOURCE FANS.tv
FANS.tv
CONTACT: Stephanie Booker, Stephanie@beckmedia.com, or Megan Haverland, Megan@beckmedia.com, both of Beck Media & Marketing, +1-310-300-4800
Web Site: http://www.FANS.tv
BANC3 to Exhibit Exclusive Weapon Sight Technology at CBE by USSOCOM
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:07:01 PM
BANC3 to Exhibit Exclusive Weapon Sight Technology at CBE by USSOCOM
PRINCETON, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BANC3, Inc., a rapidly growing technology and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that our Processor-Aided Weapon Sight (PAWS(TM)) technology has been selected for participation in the Tactical Network Testbed's Capability Based Experimentation (CBE) week by the USSOCOM Science and Technology Directorate. The week-long, invitation-only event will be held at Camp Roberts during the second week of May. Capability Based Experimentation week provides an opportunity for technology developers to interact with operational personnel and determine how their efforts might support special operations capabilities in a discovery learning environment. CBE identifies potential technology solutions, impacts, limitations, and utility to meet SOF technical objectives and thrust areas.
PAWS(TM) incorporates unique "see through" optics, embedded processing, and a comprehensive sensor package to provide Rapid Target Acquisition (RTA) capabilities to the warfighter for quick and accurate target engagements. It extends the effective engagement range and accuracy of existing weapons, and can reduce the setup time for long range engagements. This is accomplished by merging real time processing and sensor data to provide automatic ballistic reticle correction information overlaid on the shooters line of sight. PAWS(TM) is table driven which enables the sight to be quickly configured with pertinent firing data (range to target, round type, barrel temperature, position location, number of rounds fired, etc.). Data from on board sensors (or operated entered) is used by the processor to provide an optimized firing solution in visual format. PAWS(TM) can also be a network connected device, pushing and pulling information to and from the electronic battlefield.
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, BANC3 is an agile and growing defense and engineering company and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, and infrastructure and facilities design services. BANC3's year-over-year revenue has been increasing since the company's inception in 2000 and Inc. 500|5000 ranked BANC3 as one of the fastest growing firms. For more information, visit our website at http://www.banc3.com or email marketing@banc3.com.
CONTACT: Caitlin Dwyer, 609-759-1900
SOURCE BANC3, Inc.
BANC3, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.banc3.com
PRINCETON, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BANC3, Inc., a rapidly growing technology and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that our Processor-Aided Weapon Sight (PAWS(TM)) technology has been selected for participation in the Tactical Network Testbed's Capability Based Experimentation (CBE) week by the USSOCOM Science and Technology Directorate. The week-long, invitation-only event will be held at Camp Roberts during the second week of May. Capability Based Experimentation week provides an opportunity for technology developers to interact with operational personnel and determine how their efforts might support special operations capabilities in a discovery learning environment. CBE identifies potential technology solutions, impacts, limitations, and utility to meet SOF technical objectives and thrust areas.
PAWS(TM) incorporates unique "see through" optics, embedded processing, and a comprehensive sensor package to provide Rapid Target Acquisition (RTA) capabilities to the warfighter for quick and accurate target engagements. It extends the effective engagement range and accuracy of existing weapons, and can reduce the setup time for long range engagements. This is accomplished by merging real time processing and sensor data to provide automatic ballistic reticle correction information overlaid on the shooters line of sight. PAWS(TM) is table driven which enables the sight to be quickly configured with pertinent firing data (range to target, round type, barrel temperature, position location, number of rounds fired, etc.). Data from on board sensors (or operated entered) is used by the processor to provide an optimized firing solution in visual format. PAWS(TM) can also be a network connected device, pushing and pulling information to and from the electronic battlefield.
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, BANC3 is an agile and growing defense and engineering company and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, and infrastructure and facilities design services. BANC3's year-over-year revenue has been increasing since the company's inception in 2000 and Inc. 500|5000 ranked BANC3 as one of the fastest growing firms. For more information, visit our website at http://www.banc3.com or email marketing@banc3.com.
CONTACT: Caitlin Dwyer, 609-759-1900
SOURCE BANC3, Inc.
BANC3, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.banc3.com
Xact Technology Unveils TuFF Trax
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:00:01 PM
Xact Technology Unveils TuFF Trax
New asset tracking and monitoring device integrates hardware and software with network access and data-management portal for a low-cost, ready-to-deploy solution
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xact Technology, LLC, a solutions provider for the GPS tracking, LBS, and M2M industries, announced today the launch of the latest addition to its OpenM2M family of products -- TuFF Trax, an integrated, end-to-end tracking and monitoring solution ideal for a wide range of embedded telematics applications.
TuFF Trax breaks new ground by integrating hardware and software with network access and data-management portals while offering an open architecture and an open-source software base for building customized LBS and M2M solutions.
TuFF Trax is engineered for unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Building on the features of the Xact Development Board, TuFF Trax adds a daughterboard with a regulated power supply, buffered and level-shifted I/O, additional serial ports, a wiring harness, and connectors (including a JTAG debug/diagnostic connector). Designed with the most demanding environments in mind, TuFF Trax features an IP69K housing, 12/24V power input for wide range of installations, and is made in America for unrivaled engineering quality.
Xact Technology offers OpenM2M, an open-architecture ecosystem of hardware, software, data network and portal offerings, combined to offer end-to-end M2M solutions. The centerpiece of OpenM2M is the Xact Development Board -- a powerful hardware platform that integrates a high-performance and flexible processor, GSM transceiver, GPS engine, PTCRB and FCC certifications, and plenty of expansion ports to allow customers to add their own sensors.
"Xact's value proposition is offering customizable, robust, cost-effective solutions for M2M applications," said Anthony Protopsaltis, Xact Technology's Director of Product Development. "And TuFF Trax is a perfect example -- with its versatility, low cost, and top quality and reliability."
"The Xact TuFF Trax is a result of a joint marketing and product development effort between Xact and LHP Telematics," said Travis Jones, CTO of LHP Telematics. "The Xact TuFF Trax is a perfect fit for customers who want to add telematics to their heavy duty products without a CAN bus interface. Early on we recognized that a robust telematics control unit at an affordable price would rapidly expand the M2M market in heavy equipment fleets.
TuFF Trax joins Xact Trax, a prepackaged portable GPS tracking device, in Xact's fast-growing hardware product line. TuFF Trax will be available in Q2 2012, with a MSRP of $299.99. Xact Technology will be exhibiting at CTIA Wireless 2012 which is being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA on May 8 - 10, 2012. Come visit us at booth 3752
About Xact Technology, LLC
Xact Technology is a solutions provider for the GPS tracking, LBS, and M2M industries. Xact Technology enables wireless innovation by integrating best-in-class hardware, open software, tier-1 network connectivity, and a choice of data management tools to reduce the complexity, cost, and time required to bring new M2M applications to market. Xact Technology is based in New York City and is a portfolio company of DMC Capital Funding.
About DMC Capital Funding, LLC
DMC Capital Funding is a privately held growth equity firm, serving companies in the consumer and enterprise technology sectors. Beyond capital, DMC Capital Funding brings to its investments wide-ranging experience, deep industry expertise, and an assortment of value-added business services. Founded on a 50-year heritage in technology, product development, marketing, sales, and financing, DMC Capital Funding makes private equity investments work better. DMC Capital Funding is a part of the DMC group of companies. For more information, call 212.779.8400 or visit http://www.dmccapitalfunding.com.
SOURCE Xact Technology, LLC
Xact Technology, LLC
CONTACT: Anthony Protopsaltis, Director of Product Development, Xact Technology, +1-212-448-7676, AProtopsaltis@xacttechnology.com
Web Site: http://www.xacttechnology.com
New asset tracking and monitoring device integrates hardware and software with network access and data-management portal for a low-cost, ready-to-deploy solution
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xact Technology, LLC, a solutions provider for the GPS tracking, LBS, and M2M industries, announced today the launch of the latest addition to its OpenM2M family of products -- TuFF Trax, an integrated, end-to-end tracking and monitoring solution ideal for a wide range of embedded telematics applications.
TuFF Trax breaks new ground by integrating hardware and software with network access and data-management portals while offering an open architecture and an open-source software base for building customized LBS and M2M solutions.
TuFF Trax is engineered for unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Building on the features of the Xact Development Board, TuFF Trax adds a daughterboard with a regulated power supply, buffered and level-shifted I/O, additional serial ports, a wiring harness, and connectors (including a JTAG debug/diagnostic connector). Designed with the most demanding environments in mind, TuFF Trax features an IP69K housing, 12/24V power input for wide range of installations, and is made in America for unrivaled engineering quality.
Xact Technology offers OpenM2M, an open-architecture ecosystem of hardware, software, data network and portal offerings, combined to offer end-to-end M2M solutions. The centerpiece of OpenM2M is the Xact Development Board -- a powerful hardware platform that integrates a high-performance and flexible processor, GSM transceiver, GPS engine, PTCRB and FCC certifications, and plenty of expansion ports to allow customers to add their own sensors.
"Xact's value proposition is offering customizable, robust, cost-effective solutions for M2M applications," said Anthony Protopsaltis, Xact Technology's Director of Product Development. "And TuFF Trax is a perfect example -- with its versatility, low cost, and top quality and reliability."
"The Xact TuFF Trax is a result of a joint marketing and product development effort between Xact and LHP Telematics," said Travis Jones, CTO of LHP Telematics. "The Xact TuFF Trax is a perfect fit for customers who want to add telematics to their heavy duty products without a CAN bus interface. Early on we recognized that a robust telematics control unit at an affordable price would rapidly expand the M2M market in heavy equipment fleets.
TuFF Trax joins Xact Trax, a prepackaged portable GPS tracking device, in Xact's fast-growing hardware product line. TuFF Trax will be available in Q2 2012, with a MSRP of $299.99. Xact Technology will be exhibiting at CTIA Wireless 2012 which is being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA on May 8 - 10, 2012. Come visit us at booth 3752
About Xact Technology, LLC
Xact Technology is a solutions provider for the GPS tracking, LBS, and M2M industries. Xact Technology enables wireless innovation by integrating best-in-class hardware, open software, tier-1 network connectivity, and a choice of data management tools to reduce the complexity, cost, and time required to bring new M2M applications to market. Xact Technology is based in New York City and is a portfolio company of DMC Capital Funding.
About DMC Capital Funding, LLC
DMC Capital Funding is a privately held growth equity firm, serving companies in the consumer and enterprise technology sectors. Beyond capital, DMC Capital Funding brings to its investments wide-ranging experience, deep industry expertise, and an assortment of value-added business services. Founded on a 50-year heritage in technology, product development, marketing, sales, and financing, DMC Capital Funding makes private equity investments work better. DMC Capital Funding is a part of the DMC group of companies. For more information, call 212.779.8400 or visit http://www.dmccapitalfunding.com.
SOURCE Xact Technology, LLC
Xact Technology, LLC
CONTACT: Anthony Protopsaltis, Director of Product Development, Xact Technology, +1-212-448-7676, AProtopsaltis@xacttechnology.com
Web Site: http://www.xacttechnology.com
Verizon Selects TeleCommunication Systems to Provide Text to 911 National Gateway Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 1:42:01 PM
Verizon Selects TeleCommunication Systems to Provide Text to 911 National Gateway Solution
New Service Will Enable Customers to Send 911 Short-Code Messages to Emergency Response Centers
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Demonstrating its continued commitment to advancing public safety, Verizon Wireless is taking steps toward offering many of its customers a new way to communicate with 911 call centers run by public safety officials. The company announced today that it has selected TeleCommunication Systems Inc., of Annapolis, Md., to participate in an initiative that will enable customers to send 911 SMS (Short Message Service) texts to the call centers, which are known as public-service answering points, or PSAPs.
While consumers should always first try to contact a 911 center by making a voice call, this enhanced SMS service, when deployed, will offer an alternative for customers on the Verizon Wireless network who are deaf or hard of hearing and cannot make voice calls or who could be placed in additional danger by speaking.
"Verizon is at the forefront of 911 public-safety innovations, and today's announcement is another step in making SMS-to-911 service available to those who cannot make a voice call to 911," said Marjorie Hsu, Verizon Wireless vice president of technology. "Our company is continuing its long-standing commitment to address the needs of public safety and our customers by offering another way to get help in an emergency by using wireless technology."
The company is working on plans to make the new capabilities available to select PSAPs by early 2013. Verizon plans to use its existing CDMA SMS network for 911 text notifications. The new service will be offered to Verizon Wireless customers who have a text-capable phone and a service plan that includes text messaging.
"TeleCommunication Systems has worked closely with the FCC over the past two years to develop its innovative technology for SMS to 911," said Maurice B. Tose, president and CEO of TCS. "As the preeminent U.S. supplier of SMS and pioneer in wireless E911, TCS is well positioned to enable Verizon in advancing its public safety commitment."
Verizon is working with others in the communications industry, PSAPs, the Federal Communications Commission and other federal and state agencies in the eventual deployment of this new service aimed at giving consumers new ways to communicate with designated public safety agencies.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 93 million retail customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 192,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit http://www.telecomsys.com.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Rich Young, +1-202-515-2514, richard.j.young@verizon.com, or Debra Lewis, +1-908-559-7512, debra.lewis@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
New Service Will Enable Customers to Send 911 Short-Code Messages to Emergency Response Centers
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Demonstrating its continued commitment to advancing public safety, Verizon Wireless is taking steps toward offering many of its customers a new way to communicate with 911 call centers run by public safety officials. The company announced today that it has selected TeleCommunication Systems Inc., of Annapolis, Md., to participate in an initiative that will enable customers to send 911 SMS (Short Message Service) texts to the call centers, which are known as public-service answering points, or PSAPs.
While consumers should always first try to contact a 911 center by making a voice call, this enhanced SMS service, when deployed, will offer an alternative for customers on the Verizon Wireless network who are deaf or hard of hearing and cannot make voice calls or who could be placed in additional danger by speaking.
"Verizon is at the forefront of 911 public-safety innovations, and today's announcement is another step in making SMS-to-911 service available to those who cannot make a voice call to 911," said Marjorie Hsu, Verizon Wireless vice president of technology. "Our company is continuing its long-standing commitment to address the needs of public safety and our customers by offering another way to get help in an emergency by using wireless technology."
The company is working on plans to make the new capabilities available to select PSAPs by early 2013. Verizon plans to use its existing CDMA SMS network for 911 text notifications. The new service will be offered to Verizon Wireless customers who have a text-capable phone and a service plan that includes text messaging.
"TeleCommunication Systems has worked closely with the FCC over the past two years to develop its innovative technology for SMS to 911," said Maurice B. Tose, president and CEO of TCS. "As the preeminent U.S. supplier of SMS and pioneer in wireless E911, TCS is well positioned to enable Verizon in advancing its public safety commitment."
Verizon is working with others in the communications industry, PSAPs, the Federal Communications Commission and other federal and state agencies in the eventual deployment of this new service aimed at giving consumers new ways to communicate with designated public safety agencies.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 93 million retail customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 192,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit http://www.telecomsys.com.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: Rich Young, +1-202-515-2514, richard.j.young@verizon.com, or Debra Lewis, +1-908-559-7512, debra.lewis@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
ThinkForex Introduces Depth-of-Market with One-Click Trading Tool - One Click+
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 12:28:01 PM
ThinkForex Introduces Depth-of-Market with One-Click Trading Tool - One Click+
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex(TM) introduces One-Click+(TM), a dynamic forex trading tool with real-time tabular market depth data and advanced one-clicktrading. Extremely easy to use, the ThinkForex One-Click+ depth-of-market tool is an additional trading instrument that can be activated in a few simple steps.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110927/CG76079LOGO)
Once installed, spot Forex traders can view both the changes in price, spreads, and the available liquidity at varying price levels. The one-click trading tool feature allows forex traders to efficiently execute buy-sell decisions based on the information displayed in their useful depth-of-market window.
ThinkForex One-Click+ benefits include:
-- One-click trading
-- Depth-of-Market
-- Net position tracking
-- Default order entry
-- Close all order ability
-- Active spread indicator
Open a free forex account, and download our One-Click+ depth-of-market and one-click Forex trading tool today!
ThinkForex is an online forex broker dedicated to offering clients optimal customer support, along with technology, and unique services unrivaled by competitors. ThinkForex is excited about our latest and upcoming product and service offerings as they will only provide our clients with a more robust forex trading and personal experience. We invite all of our existing clients and any interested parties to open a free forex demo account and to stay informed with ThinkForex company news by becoming a fan of our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter. Open a free live forex account and harness the power of forex trading.
ThinkForex is committed to dramatically changing the forex landscape by offering our clients unparalleled access to high-speed trade execution, and providing the ideal environment for all forex traders. As a part of this continued commitment, we invite you to visit ThinkForex.com often where there is a bevy of forex related development materials and contact us at: pr@thinkforex.com with your feedback.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Moses Virella
ThinkForex(TM)
NZ: +64-98890611
mvirella@thinkforex.com
http://www.ThinkForex.com
.
SOURCE ThinkForex
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ThinkForex
Web Site: http://www.ThinkForex.com
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex(TM) introduces One-Click+(TM), a dynamic forex trading tool with real-time tabular market depth data and advanced one-clicktrading. Extremely easy to use, the ThinkForex One-Click+ depth-of-market tool is an additional trading instrument that can be activated in a few simple steps.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110927/CG76079LOGO)
Once installed, spot Forex traders can view both the changes in price, spreads, and the available liquidity at varying price levels. The one-click trading tool feature allows forex traders to efficiently execute buy-sell decisions based on the information displayed in their useful depth-of-market window.
ThinkForex One-Click+ benefits include:
-- One-click trading
-- Depth-of-Market
-- Net position tracking
-- Default order entry
-- Close all order ability
-- Active spread indicator
Open a free forex account, and download our One-Click+ depth-of-market and one-click Forex trading tool today!
ThinkForex is an online forex broker dedicated to offering clients optimal customer support, along with technology, and unique services unrivaled by competitors. ThinkForex is excited about our latest and upcoming product and service offerings as they will only provide our clients with a more robust forex trading and personal experience. We invite all of our existing clients and any interested parties to open a free forex demo account and to stay informed with ThinkForex company news by becoming a fan of our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter. Open a free live forex account and harness the power of forex trading.
ThinkForex is committed to dramatically changing the forex landscape by offering our clients unparalleled access to high-speed trade execution, and providing the ideal environment for all forex traders. As a part of this continued commitment, we invite you to visit ThinkForex.com often where there is a bevy of forex related development materials and contact us at: pr@thinkforex.com with your feedback.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Moses Virella
ThinkForex(TM)
NZ: +64-98890611
mvirella@thinkforex.com
http://www.ThinkForex.com
.
SOURCE ThinkForex
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ThinkForex
Web Site: http://www.ThinkForex.com
John Wood, Founder of Room to Read, to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
John Wood, Founder of Room to Read, to Speak at Walden University Academic Residency
Nonprofit sector innovator speaks to doctoral students May 12 in Houston
MINNEAPOLIS, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John Wood, founder and board co-chair of Room to Read, will speak to more than 650 doctoral students at Walden University's academic residency on May 12, 2012, at the Hilton Americas-Houston. Combining his passion for social change with the discipline required to run a global company, Wood strives to bring the lessons of the corporate world into the nonprofit sector.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110920/MM71012-b )
At age 35, Woodchose to walk away from a successful corporate career to dedicate his life to a social cause. Deeply concerned about the fact that nearly 800 million people are not literate and more than 67 million primary school aged children in the developing world are not enrolled in school, he left an executive career track at Microsoft Corporation to create Room to Read, an award-winning global organization seeking to transform the lives of millions of children in the developing world by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Since its start in 2000, Room to Read has sponsored the opening of more than 1,550 schools and more than 13,000 multilingual libraries across the developing world. The organization has distributed more than 11 million children's books in 27 languages and supports nearly 15,400 girls' education scholarships. Wood plans to increase this literacy network to reach at least 10 million children by 2015.
In his 2006 award-winning memoir, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, he shares the incredible story of how he raised more than $150 million in financial commitments from a "standing start" to develop one of the fastest-growing nonprofits in history. Wood has been described by Fast Company magazine as "all heart, all business."
Academic residencies at Walden, an accredited online university, support students' academic and professional goals by connecting them with faculty mentors and diverse groups of peers to encourage the vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. During residencies, students from select doctoral and master's programs have the opportunity to conceptualize and develop research initiatives that contribute to positive social change.
Walden's plenary sessions are an integral part of the residency experience and feature speakers from around the world who share their stories and viewpoints with the hope of inspiring debate and lively conversation. These sessions are intended to provide Walden students, faculty, and staff members with the opportunity to hear perspectives on a variety of topics that are meaningful and relevant to their lives as scholars and practitioners.
Visit http://www.WaldenU.edu/perspectives for an archive of past Walden speakers.
About Walden University
For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 48,500 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network--a global network of more than 55 campus-based and online universities in 28 countries.
Walden offers more than 65 degree programs with more than 330 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org.
SOURCE Walden University
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Walden University
CONTACT: Jerry Sweitzer, +1-410-843-6576, jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu
Web Site: http://www.waldenu.edu
Nonprofit sector innovator speaks to doctoral students May 12 in Houston
MINNEAPOLIS, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John Wood, founder and board co-chair of Room to Read, will speak to more than 650 doctoral students at Walden University's academic residency on May 12, 2012, at the Hilton Americas-Houston. Combining his passion for social change with the discipline required to run a global company, Wood strives to bring the lessons of the corporate world into the nonprofit sector.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110920/MM71012-b )
At age 35, Woodchose to walk away from a successful corporate career to dedicate his life to a social cause. Deeply concerned about the fact that nearly 800 million people are not literate and more than 67 million primary school aged children in the developing world are not enrolled in school, he left an executive career track at Microsoft Corporation to create Room to Read, an award-winning global organization seeking to transform the lives of millions of children in the developing world by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Since its start in 2000, Room to Read has sponsored the opening of more than 1,550 schools and more than 13,000 multilingual libraries across the developing world. The organization has distributed more than 11 million children's books in 27 languages and supports nearly 15,400 girls' education scholarships. Wood plans to increase this literacy network to reach at least 10 million children by 2015.
In his 2006 award-winning memoir, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, he shares the incredible story of how he raised more than $150 million in financial commitments from a "standing start" to develop one of the fastest-growing nonprofits in history. Wood has been described by Fast Company magazine as "all heart, all business."
Academic residencies at Walden, an accredited online university, support students' academic and professional goals by connecting them with faculty mentors and diverse groups of peers to encourage the vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. During residencies, students from select doctoral and master's programs have the opportunity to conceptualize and develop research initiatives that contribute to positive social change.
Walden's plenary sessions are an integral part of the residency experience and feature speakers from around the world who share their stories and viewpoints with the hope of inspiring debate and lively conversation. These sessions are intended to provide Walden students, faculty, and staff members with the opportunity to hear perspectives on a variety of topics that are meaningful and relevant to their lives as scholars and practitioners.
Visit http://www.WaldenU.edu/perspectives for an archive of past Walden speakers.
About Walden University
For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 48,500 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network--a global network of more than 55 campus-based and online universities in 28 countries.
Walden offers more than 65 degree programs with more than 330 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org.
SOURCE Walden University
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Walden University
CONTACT: Jerry Sweitzer, +1-410-843-6576, jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu
Web Site: http://www.waldenu.edu
Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls Online
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:21:01 AM
Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls Online
ZeniMax Online Studios Takes Award-Winning Elder Scrolls Franchise Online In Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced The Elder Scrolls® Online, an MMO in development at ZeniMax Online Studios. The Elder Scrolls Online will be the first Elder Scrolls game to allow gamers to explore the legendary Elder Scrolls world with others.
The Elder Scrolls Online is being developed for PC and Mac under the leadership of industry veteran Matt Firor, who has spent the last two decades working in online game development. Details about the game are revealed in an exclusive cover story in Game Informer®'s June issue, which ships to subscribers and newsstands this month.
"We have been working hard to create an online world in which players will be able to experience the epic Elder Scrolls universe with their friends, something fans have long said they wanted," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. "It will be extremely rewarding finally to unveil what we have been developing the last several years. The entire team is committed to creating the best MMO ever made - and one that is worthy of The Elder Scrolls franchise."
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® is themost recent title set in the award-winning Elder Scrolls universe. Skyrim, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was released in November 2011 and enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial success. Skyrim earned hundreds of 'Game of the Year' awards, including top honors at the 2012 Game Developers Choice Awards, the 15th Annual 2012 Interactive Achievement Awards held at the 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit, and at the 2011 Video Game Awards. Internationally, Skyrim shipped over 10 million units within the first month of its release, was the second highest grossing title in the industry last year, and is the fastest selling title in Steam's history.
The Elder Scrolls Online will be featured on magazine covers across Europe and in online stories in the coming months which will provide gamers with more information about this exciting title.
The Elder Scrolls Online has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
About ZeniMax Media Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a privately owned media organization headquartered outside Washington DC with international offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Tokyo. Through its subsidiaries, ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks, MachineGames Sweden, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K. and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit http://www.zenimax.com.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of premier interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein® and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit http://www.bethsoft.com.
About ZeniMax Online Studios
ZeniMax Online Studios, a division of ZeniMax Media Inc., was established to become a premier developer of online games, with special focus on Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPGs). ZeniMax Online Studios is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. For more information on ZeniMax Online Studios, visit http://www.zenimaxonline.com.
The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. Fallout is a registered trademark or trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein and RAGE are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
SOURCE Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks
CONTACT: Pete Hines, phines@bethsoft.com, or Tracey Thompson, tthompson@bethsoft.com, or Erin Losi, elosi@bethsoft.com, all of Bethesda Softworks, +1-301-926-8300
Web Site: http://www.zenimaxonline.com
ZeniMax Online Studios Takes Award-Winning Elder Scrolls Franchise Online In Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced The Elder Scrolls® Online, an MMO in development at ZeniMax Online Studios. The Elder Scrolls Online will be the first Elder Scrolls game to allow gamers to explore the legendary Elder Scrolls world with others.
The Elder Scrolls Online is being developed for PC and Mac under the leadership of industry veteran Matt Firor, who has spent the last two decades working in online game development. Details about the game are revealed in an exclusive cover story in Game Informer®'s June issue, which ships to subscribers and newsstands this month.
"We have been working hard to create an online world in which players will be able to experience the epic Elder Scrolls universe with their friends, something fans have long said they wanted," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. "It will be extremely rewarding finally to unveil what we have been developing the last several years. The entire team is committed to creating the best MMO ever made - and one that is worthy of The Elder Scrolls franchise."
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® is themost recent title set in the award-winning Elder Scrolls universe. Skyrim, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was released in November 2011 and enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial success. Skyrim earned hundreds of 'Game of the Year' awards, including top honors at the 2012 Game Developers Choice Awards, the 15th Annual 2012 Interactive Achievement Awards held at the 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit, and at the 2011 Video Game Awards. Internationally, Skyrim shipped over 10 million units within the first month of its release, was the second highest grossing title in the industry last year, and is the fastest selling title in Steam's history.
The Elder Scrolls Online will be featured on magazine covers across Europe and in online stories in the coming months which will provide gamers with more information about this exciting title.
The Elder Scrolls Online has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
About ZeniMax Media Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a privately owned media organization headquartered outside Washington DC with international offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Tokyo. Through its subsidiaries, ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks, MachineGames Sweden, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K. and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit http://www.zenimax.com.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of premier interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein® and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit http://www.bethsoft.com.
About ZeniMax Online Studios
ZeniMax Online Studios, a division of ZeniMax Media Inc., was established to become a premier developer of online games, with special focus on Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPGs). ZeniMax Online Studios is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. For more information on ZeniMax Online Studios, visit http://www.zenimaxonline.com.
The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. Fallout is a registered trademark or trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein and RAGE are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
SOURCE Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks
CONTACT: Pete Hines, phines@bethsoft.com, or Tracey Thompson, tthompson@bethsoft.com, or Erin Losi, elosi@bethsoft.com, all of Bethesda Softworks, +1-301-926-8300
Web Site: http://www.zenimaxonline.com
The Daily Grows With Launch on iPhones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
The Daily Grows With Launch on iPhones
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Daily has announced that the top-selling news app will be available on smartphones beginning today with the launch of its iPhone app. Readers can download The Daily for free and will have access to a selection of stories from the newest issue every day. For just $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year, users can access the entire publication. The app will be available to iPad subscribers at no additional charge as part of their subscription.
"With The Daily now available on iPhones, readers will have immediate access to original editorial and news content, right in their pockets," said Jesse Angelo, editor-in-chief of The Daily.
"Being accessible to readers across all platforms has always been a top priority, and we're looking forward to broadening our presence in the mobile space," said Greg Clayman, publisher for The Daily.
The Daily, the No. 1 publication in Newsstand and the No. 3 top grossing iPad app for all of 2011,is the first and only national news publication created and designed for touchscreen devices. From breaking news and in-depth analysis to gossip, editorials, sports, business, and tech coverage, The Daily publishes more than 100 pages of original content each day, providing its readers with news that pops, as well as award-winning design and user experiences.
About The Daily
The Daily is a first-of-its-kind daily national news publication built exclusively as an application for tablet computing and emerging digital platforms. Now an app for tablets, phones, and Facebook, The Daily provides readers the engaging experience of a magazine combined with the immediacy of the web and the need-to-know content of a newspaper, all while elevating the user experience beyond the printed word. The Daily is a subscription-based news product published 365 days a year. It is the winner of the 2012 People's Voice Webby Award for best tablet news app, 2012 Appy Awards for Best Consumer Magazine/Newspaper, and has been nominated and selected for numerous editorial and design awards. For more information visit, http://www.thedaily.com, and The Daily on Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/dailysocial/.
SOURCE The Daily
The Daily
CONTACT: Bennie Sham, Rubenstein Communications, +1-212-843-8592, bsham@rubenstein.com
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.com
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Daily has announced that the top-selling news app will be available on smartphones beginning today with the launch of its iPhone app. Readers can download The Daily for free and will have access to a selection of stories from the newest issue every day. For just $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year, users can access the entire publication. The app will be available to iPad subscribers at no additional charge as part of their subscription.
"With The Daily now available on iPhones, readers will have immediate access to original editorial and news content, right in their pockets," said Jesse Angelo, editor-in-chief of The Daily.
"Being accessible to readers across all platforms has always been a top priority, and we're looking forward to broadening our presence in the mobile space," said Greg Clayman, publisher for The Daily.
The Daily, the No. 1 publication in Newsstand and the No. 3 top grossing iPad app for all of 2011,is the first and only national news publication created and designed for touchscreen devices. From breaking news and in-depth analysis to gossip, editorials, sports, business, and tech coverage, The Daily publishes more than 100 pages of original content each day, providing its readers with news that pops, as well as award-winning design and user experiences.
About The Daily
The Daily is a first-of-its-kind daily national news publication built exclusively as an application for tablet computing and emerging digital platforms. Now an app for tablets, phones, and Facebook, The Daily provides readers the engaging experience of a magazine combined with the immediacy of the web and the need-to-know content of a newspaper, all while elevating the user experience beyond the printed word. The Daily is a subscription-based news product published 365 days a year. It is the winner of the 2012 People's Voice Webby Award for best tablet news app, 2012 Appy Awards for Best Consumer Magazine/Newspaper, and has been nominated and selected for numerous editorial and design awards. For more information visit, http://www.thedaily.com, and The Daily on Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/dailysocial/.
SOURCE The Daily
The Daily
CONTACT: Bennie Sham, Rubenstein Communications, +1-212-843-8592, bsham@rubenstein.com
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.com
GroundLink Rolls into Los Angeles
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
GroundLink Rolls into Los Angeles
Stress-free Car Service Gets Angelenos to Their Destinations with the Swipe of a Finger
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- GroundLink, the next generation car service, is ready to land in Los Angeles, a city infamous for stressful driving conditions. Angelenos now have a better ground transportation option with the Los Angeles launch of this trackable, on-demand service, powered by an award-winning mobile app. With the GroundLink mobile app - available on the iPhone, Android and Blackberry platforms - customers can book future or on-demand rides, and track their driver's arrival.
"Everyone understands the pain of driving in LA. It's notoriously difficult to hail a taxi, mass transit options are limited and driving yourself through these famously clogged streets can be a nightmare." said GroundLink CEO, Charles Fraas. "It's always been a goal of GroundLink's to give LA residents a smart, affordable and reliable transportation alternative. We can't wait to show the city what we can do."
GroundLink is able to deliver this service due to its unique platform and the broadest network of transportation providers in the world. The GroundLink platform was enhanced by the recent acquisition of the leading software platform, Limo Anywhere. Using this technology, GroundLink tracks all vehicle availability in real-time, driving the highest on-time pickup rate in the industry. GroundLink operates a network of 45,000 transportation providers - the largest network of ground transportation vehicles worldwide. The GroundLink fleet is more than 4,000 cars in California alone. This unique combination gives consumers the convenient and worry-free ground transportation option they have always wanted.
"By combining the largest bank of ground transportation vehicles worldwide with proprietary technology, we consider ourselves the traffic controller of ground transportation. However, we go one step further and own the customer journey from start to finish" added Fraas.
GroundLink is currently available for rides scheduled in advance in any U.S. city and 5,000 cities around the world. The on-demand service, already available in New York and now Los Angeles, will continue to roll out nationally throughout the remainder of 2012.
About GroundLink
GroundLink (http://www.groundlink.com) is the next generation car service. They're your local car service everywhere you go, rolling into every U.S. city and 110 countries. Their drivers arrive on time, guaranteed or the next ride is free. The whole process is easy. Order the closest car or schedule a future ride online , on one of their apps, website, or even via phone at 212-787-7777. Customers can track their drivers turn by turn on their mobile app. Paper vouchers? No way. Passengers get the receipt in their inbox before leaving the car. Groundlink was voted the most innovative travel company at the PhocusWright Travel Innovation Conference of 2011. Forget what you know about car service. GroundLink: Your Driver is Here.
Contact: Seth Lasser
212-527-7409
seth@groundlink.com
SOURCE GroundLink
GroundLink
Web Site: http://www.groundlink.com/
Stress-free Car Service Gets Angelenos to Their Destinations with the Swipe of a Finger
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- GroundLink, the next generation car service, is ready to land in Los Angeles, a city infamous for stressful driving conditions. Angelenos now have a better ground transportation option with the Los Angeles launch of this trackable, on-demand service, powered by an award-winning mobile app. With the GroundLink mobile app - available on the iPhone, Android and Blackberry platforms - customers can book future or on-demand rides, and track their driver's arrival.
"Everyone understands the pain of driving in LA. It's notoriously difficult to hail a taxi, mass transit options are limited and driving yourself through these famously clogged streets can be a nightmare." said GroundLink CEO, Charles Fraas. "It's always been a goal of GroundLink's to give LA residents a smart, affordable and reliable transportation alternative. We can't wait to show the city what we can do."
GroundLink is able to deliver this service due to its unique platform and the broadest network of transportation providers in the world. The GroundLink platform was enhanced by the recent acquisition of the leading software platform, Limo Anywhere. Using this technology, GroundLink tracks all vehicle availability in real-time, driving the highest on-time pickup rate in the industry. GroundLink operates a network of 45,000 transportation providers - the largest network of ground transportation vehicles worldwide. The GroundLink fleet is more than 4,000 cars in California alone. This unique combination gives consumers the convenient and worry-free ground transportation option they have always wanted.
"By combining the largest bank of ground transportation vehicles worldwide with proprietary technology, we consider ourselves the traffic controller of ground transportation. However, we go one step further and own the customer journey from start to finish" added Fraas.
GroundLink is currently available for rides scheduled in advance in any U.S. city and 5,000 cities around the world. The on-demand service, already available in New York and now Los Angeles, will continue to roll out nationally throughout the remainder of 2012.
About GroundLink
GroundLink (http://www.groundlink.com) is the next generation car service. They're your local car service everywhere you go, rolling into every U.S. city and 110 countries. Their drivers arrive on time, guaranteed or the next ride is free. The whole process is easy. Order the closest car or schedule a future ride online , on one of their apps, website, or even via phone at 212-787-7777. Customers can track their drivers turn by turn on their mobile app. Paper vouchers? No way. Passengers get the receipt in their inbox before leaving the car. Groundlink was voted the most innovative travel company at the PhocusWright Travel Innovation Conference of 2011. Forget what you know about car service. GroundLink: Your Driver is Here.
Contact: Seth Lasser
212-527-7409
seth@groundlink.com
SOURCE GroundLink
GroundLink
Web Site: http://www.groundlink.com/
MetTel Launches Mobile Integration Services, First Phase of Aggressive Mobile Solutions Strategy for Enterprise
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
MetTel Launches Mobile Integration Services, First Phase of Aggressive Mobile Solutions Strategy for Enterprise
New Offering Brings Business Phone System Functionality, Rate Plan to Mobile Devices; Provides Consistent Workplace Experience In and Out of Office; Boosts Productivity and Savings
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that signals plans to lead the market with business mobility solutions, Metropolitan Telecommunications (MetTel) today announced the addition of MetTel Mobile Integration to its expanding portfolio of wireless services. The portfolio includes nation-wide voice and data plans, MiFi wireless hotspots and advanced wireless solutions over the nation's top wireless network -- all integrated with MetTel's proprietary Telecom Management Software.
MetTel Mobile Integration uses a tier-1 4G wireless network to provide businesses with simplified and seamless integration of wireless devices with office telephone systems. By extending VoIP and PBX capabilities to mobile devices, MetTel Mobile Integration provides employees with a single office and mobile phone number, combines office and mobile voicemail in a single mailbox and transfers calls seamlessly between the two devices. The new service also enables companies' existing four-digit office extensions to be dialed on mobile devices.
"MetTel is the first company to deploy a full mobile integration service package, available today to make enterprise employees more productive and cut costs," said MetTel CEO Marshall Aronow. "What also makes our offering unique is our ability to combine the service with the advantages of our MetOne Software Suite. These proprietary tools
bring together every product & service from every carrier for every size customer and enable clients to manage expenditures from one simple, easy to use interface. MetTel is growing and committed to staying one step ahead of clients needs. We continue to break new ground with our service, our commitment, our portal and our technology."
According to the Broadsoft 2011 Mobile Enterprise of the Future Survey, 62 percent of IT leaders are expanding their enterprise's unified communications capabilities and 44 percent have at least one-quarter of their workforce operating using solely a mobile phone.
"As the mobile workforce grows, more and more businesses will demand the increased productivity and reliability of unified communications," said Max Silber, MetTel's director of wireless services. "MetTel Mobile Integration literally turns an employee's mobile phone into an office extension, with all the features, applications and cost savings inherent in the office-based phone system. But unlike fixed business systems, integrated mobile devices will continue to operate during power failures or other landline service disruptions making business continuity another major benefit of MetTel's offering."
Silber said customers who subscribe to MetTel's new service need not change any of their office telephone numbers, equipment or service plans. The service does require that customers switch out their existing mobile devices but the company offers many handset options including the Express, an Android smartphone, provided at no charge as part of the MetTel Mobile Integration service package.
"Unlike many of the so-called fixed mobile convergence services on the market today that rely upon specific applications or Wi-Fi, MetTel Mobile Integration offers the reliability and security of a truly network-based converged solution," Silber said.
For U.S. businesses with international branch offices and customers around the world, MetTel's Mobile Integration means international calls can be made at landline packaged rates thereby avoiding the high cost of mobile usage minutes. For retailers, provisioning communications for a new store will be as easy as handing employees mobile phones with all the features and functionality of the wired phones in well-established locations, Silber noted.
MetTel combines the security of North America's most trusted carriers with the convenience of using one provider with a single point-of-contact throughout the United States. MetTel's centralized customer care structure ensures standardized processes and personal service regardless of product class or geography.
For more information about MetTel Mobile Integration visit http://www.mettel.net/mettel-mobile-integration.html or call 1.877.969.0001 for a free telecommunications review by a MetTel business consultant.
About MetTel
From traditional voice services to a Global MPLS Network and VoIP technologies, MetTel provides a complete portfolio of services to clients throughout the United States and Canada. MetTel is redefining telecommunications with extensive strategic partnerships and a powerful platform of proprietary, cloud-based MetOne telecom management software. Founded in 1996 and based in New York City, MetTel delivers unmatched solutions and services at competitive prices, backed up by superior, domestic-based customer service. For more information visit http://www.MetTel.net.
CONTACT: Lynette Viviani
973-534-1004
lynette@zitopartners.com
SOURCE Metropolitan Telecommunications
Metropolitan Telecommunications
Web Site: http://www.mettel.net
New Offering Brings Business Phone System Functionality, Rate Plan to Mobile Devices; Provides Consistent Workplace Experience In and Out of Office; Boosts Productivity and Savings
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that signals plans to lead the market with business mobility solutions, Metropolitan Telecommunications (MetTel) today announced the addition of MetTel Mobile Integration to its expanding portfolio of wireless services. The portfolio includes nation-wide voice and data plans, MiFi wireless hotspots and advanced wireless solutions over the nation's top wireless network -- all integrated with MetTel's proprietary Telecom Management Software.
MetTel Mobile Integration uses a tier-1 4G wireless network to provide businesses with simplified and seamless integration of wireless devices with office telephone systems. By extending VoIP and PBX capabilities to mobile devices, MetTel Mobile Integration provides employees with a single office and mobile phone number, combines office and mobile voicemail in a single mailbox and transfers calls seamlessly between the two devices. The new service also enables companies' existing four-digit office extensions to be dialed on mobile devices.
"MetTel is the first company to deploy a full mobile integration service package, available today to make enterprise employees more productive and cut costs," said MetTel CEO Marshall Aronow. "What also makes our offering unique is our ability to combine the service with the advantages of our MetOne Software Suite. These proprietary tools
bring together every product & service from every carrier for every size customer and enable clients to manage expenditures from one simple, easy to use interface. MetTel is growing and committed to staying one step ahead of clients needs. We continue to break new ground with our service, our commitment, our portal and our technology."
According to the Broadsoft 2011 Mobile Enterprise of the Future Survey, 62 percent of IT leaders are expanding their enterprise's unified communications capabilities and 44 percent have at least one-quarter of their workforce operating using solely a mobile phone.
"As the mobile workforce grows, more and more businesses will demand the increased productivity and reliability of unified communications," said Max Silber, MetTel's director of wireless services. "MetTel Mobile Integration literally turns an employee's mobile phone into an office extension, with all the features, applications and cost savings inherent in the office-based phone system. But unlike fixed business systems, integrated mobile devices will continue to operate during power failures or other landline service disruptions making business continuity another major benefit of MetTel's offering."
Silber said customers who subscribe to MetTel's new service need not change any of their office telephone numbers, equipment or service plans. The service does require that customers switch out their existing mobile devices but the company offers many handset options including the Express, an Android smartphone, provided at no charge as part of the MetTel Mobile Integration service package.
"Unlike many of the so-called fixed mobile convergence services on the market today that rely upon specific applications or Wi-Fi, MetTel Mobile Integration offers the reliability and security of a truly network-based converged solution," Silber said.
For U.S. businesses with international branch offices and customers around the world, MetTel's Mobile Integration means international calls can be made at landline packaged rates thereby avoiding the high cost of mobile usage minutes. For retailers, provisioning communications for a new store will be as easy as handing employees mobile phones with all the features and functionality of the wired phones in well-established locations, Silber noted.
MetTel combines the security of North America's most trusted carriers with the convenience of using one provider with a single point-of-contact throughout the United States. MetTel's centralized customer care structure ensures standardized processes and personal service regardless of product class or geography.
For more information about MetTel Mobile Integration visit http://www.mettel.net/mettel-mobile-integration.html or call 1.877.969.0001 for a free telecommunications review by a MetTel business consultant.
About MetTel
From traditional voice services to a Global MPLS Network and VoIP technologies, MetTel provides a complete portfolio of services to clients throughout the United States and Canada. MetTel is redefining telecommunications with extensive strategic partnerships and a powerful platform of proprietary, cloud-based MetOne telecom management software. Founded in 1996 and based in New York City, MetTel delivers unmatched solutions and services at competitive prices, backed up by superior, domestic-based customer service. For more information visit http://www.MetTel.net.
CONTACT: Lynette Viviani
973-534-1004
lynette@zitopartners.com
SOURCE Metropolitan Telecommunications
Metropolitan Telecommunications
Web Site: http://www.mettel.net
engage:BDR Launches Self-Service Real Time Bidding Display Platform, First Impression
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:35:01 AM
engage:BDR Launches Self-Service Real Time Bidding Display Platform, First Impression
First RTB Display Platform Built Specifically to Provide Direct Access to Publishers' Inventory
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- engage:BDR, a leading digital advertising and marketing agency, announced today the launch of its self-service real-time bidding (RTB) display platform, First Impression. First Impression is the first platform to provide customers with direct access to publishers' inventory in addition to engage:BDR's exchange traffic, providing media buyers the full control to maximize the value of an impression and increase ROI.
engage:BDR built First Impression as brands and advertising agencies have now fully adopted the RTB platform and are increasingly demanding more access to publishers' direct inventory. A recent study by PubMatic and Digiday showed that 74% of brand advertisers polled would increase RTB budgets if they had direct access to publisher inventory via RTB.
The First Impression self-service RTB platform allows maximum reach and scale for agencies and brands through the engage:BDR ad network and all premier mobile and online ad exchanges. First Impression also provides extensive transparency, control and brand safety with direct access to premium publishers' inventory. Marketers also have direct access to international inventory to make campaigns global and access to granular mobile inventory providing the ability to target specific platforms, devices and carriers.
Marketers can test campaigns on engage:BDR's exchange traffic, scale on premium inventory and expand their campaigns into mobile for maximum results. Campaigns can be monitored on the go with the First Impression mobile app for complete flexibility.
"We built First Impression with the specific goal of providing advertising agencies and brands access to publishers' inventory rather than just exchange traffic," said Ted Dhanik, president, engage:BDR. "This self-service platform puts the power directly into the hands of marketers saving time and money while improving the accuracy of any campaign."
engage:BDR's First Impression provides detailed analytics to measure ROI with granular placement tracking. The results allow marketers to quickly adjust and tailor the campaign in real-time.First Impression provides marketers placement and position level performance insights and optimization capabilities. This allows more visibility into the acquisition funnel while giving a marketer the means to adjust campaigns quick and efficiently.
With First Impression's proprietary audience insights tools, it also has the ability to deliver real-time reporting details into who is viewing, clicking, and converting.
"First Impression was built from the ground up based on key learnings and methodologies from the performance marketer," said Nick Lynch, vice president of platforms, engage:BDR. The result is the creation of a platform that empowers agencies and brands to scale campaigns with complete transparency and control of their message to the audience."
Availability
Beginning today, First Impression is available by invitation. Marketers can register for an invitation to utilize the self-service product at http://engagebdr.com/rtb/.
About engage:BDR
engage:BDR offer advertisers cutting-edge marketing solutions, advanced technology and custom programming by integrating display, video, and branded entertainment into a single network. Whether it's driving qualified traffic and leads or building awareness and engagement, engage:BDR is committed to providing innovative solutions to reach consumers and deliver the highest quality results to their partners.
SOURCE engage:BDR
engage:BDR
CONTACT: Jason Magner, +1-310-854-8128, jmagner@rogersandcowan.com
Web Site: http://engagebdr.com/rtb
First RTB Display Platform Built Specifically to Provide Direct Access to Publishers' Inventory
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- engage:BDR, a leading digital advertising and marketing agency, announced today the launch of its self-service real-time bidding (RTB) display platform, First Impression. First Impression is the first platform to provide customers with direct access to publishers' inventory in addition to engage:BDR's exchange traffic, providing media buyers the full control to maximize the value of an impression and increase ROI.
engage:BDR built First Impression as brands and advertising agencies have now fully adopted the RTB platform and are increasingly demanding more access to publishers' direct inventory. A recent study by PubMatic and Digiday showed that 74% of brand advertisers polled would increase RTB budgets if they had direct access to publisher inventory via RTB.
The First Impression self-service RTB platform allows maximum reach and scale for agencies and brands through the engage:BDR ad network and all premier mobile and online ad exchanges. First Impression also provides extensive transparency, control and brand safety with direct access to premium publishers' inventory. Marketers also have direct access to international inventory to make campaigns global and access to granular mobile inventory providing the ability to target specific platforms, devices and carriers.
Marketers can test campaigns on engage:BDR's exchange traffic, scale on premium inventory and expand their campaigns into mobile for maximum results. Campaigns can be monitored on the go with the First Impression mobile app for complete flexibility.
"We built First Impression with the specific goal of providing advertising agencies and brands access to publishers' inventory rather than just exchange traffic," said Ted Dhanik, president, engage:BDR. "This self-service platform puts the power directly into the hands of marketers saving time and money while improving the accuracy of any campaign."
engage:BDR's First Impression provides detailed analytics to measure ROI with granular placement tracking. The results allow marketers to quickly adjust and tailor the campaign in real-time.First Impression provides marketers placement and position level performance insights and optimization capabilities. This allows more visibility into the acquisition funnel while giving a marketer the means to adjust campaigns quick and efficiently.
With First Impression's proprietary audience insights tools, it also has the ability to deliver real-time reporting details into who is viewing, clicking, and converting.
"First Impression was built from the ground up based on key learnings and methodologies from the performance marketer," said Nick Lynch, vice president of platforms, engage:BDR. The result is the creation of a platform that empowers agencies and brands to scale campaigns with complete transparency and control of their message to the audience."
Availability
Beginning today, First Impression is available by invitation. Marketers can register for an invitation to utilize the self-service product at http://engagebdr.com/rtb/.
About engage:BDR
engage:BDR offer advertisers cutting-edge marketing solutions, advanced technology and custom programming by integrating display, video, and branded entertainment into a single network. Whether it's driving qualified traffic and leads or building awareness and engagement, engage:BDR is committed to providing innovative solutions to reach consumers and deliver the highest quality results to their partners.
SOURCE engage:BDR
engage:BDR
CONTACT: Jason Magner, +1-310-854-8128, jmagner@rogersandcowan.com
Web Site: http://engagebdr.com/rtb
Cox Launches Social Destination for Small Businesses
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:35:01 AM
Cox Launches Social Destination for Small Businesses
BLUE Powered by Cox Business provides exclusive content, insight and advice from top marketing, social media and industry experts
ATLANTA, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Business today announced the launch of an online social destination for businesses. The website, BLUE Powered by Cox Business, contains exclusive content from global social media, marketing and business leaders and is free to all businesses. BLUE Powered by Cox Business is part of Cox's strategy to engage in conversations with business owners and help them leverage technology to achieve their goals.
The site serves as a preferred destination for small businesses seeking more effective ways to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential partners. Small businesses often have limited training budgets; BLUE Powered by Cox Business provides opportunities to self-educate and engage with experts and peers on the most current trends. Resources include educational video clips and articles from business, technology and industry experts, as well as interactive chat sessions with respected strategists.
"Business owners are just as active in online environments as consumers, but their activity is centered on garnering information to maximize business performance," said Ken Kraft, vice president, Cox Business marketing.
BLUE Powered by Cox Business (http://www.coxblue.com) will feature original content from approximately 30 contributors including business experts from various industries, technologists, social media and marketing innovators and influential writers. Cox executives will also share key insights from their areas of expertise with site visitors.
The online content will revolve around relevant business themes, beginning with Lead Generation. Current features include information and instruction on:
- Recruiting with inbound marketing
- Using Adwords and social media for lead gen
- Email marketing segmentation
- Building a killer sales team
- Steps to successful webinars
"The level of information and expertise present in one easy-to-navigate site is comparable to a world-class conference, where the content is regularly refreshed, visitors can interact directly with experts and the information is free," continued Kraft. "When businesses succeed as a result of these tools, it benefits the entire ecosystem."
BLUE Powered by Cox Business was soft-launched at the end of March and marked the company's first formal social initiative designed specifically for businesses. Beginning this week, business can also interact with Cox via dedicated Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter destinations.
Each week, more than four million people interact with broader Cox Communications content on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, You Tube and locations designed for residential customers and technology and entertainment enthusiasts.
Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 275,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is one of the largest providers of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 950,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Click Here or call 1-800-396-1609.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.
Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity seven times, including the last six years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Cox Communications
CONTACT: Todd Smith, Director, Media Relations, +1-404-269-3124, tsmith@cox.com
Web Site: http://www.cox.com
BLUE Powered by Cox Business provides exclusive content, insight and advice from top marketing, social media and industry experts
ATLANTA, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Business today announced the launch of an online social destination for businesses. The website, BLUE Powered by Cox Business, contains exclusive content from global social media, marketing and business leaders and is free to all businesses. BLUE Powered by Cox Business is part of Cox's strategy to engage in conversations with business owners and help them leverage technology to achieve their goals.
The site serves as a preferred destination for small businesses seeking more effective ways to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential partners. Small businesses often have limited training budgets; BLUE Powered by Cox Business provides opportunities to self-educate and engage with experts and peers on the most current trends. Resources include educational video clips and articles from business, technology and industry experts, as well as interactive chat sessions with respected strategists.
"Business owners are just as active in online environments as consumers, but their activity is centered on garnering information to maximize business performance," said Ken Kraft, vice president, Cox Business marketing.
BLUE Powered by Cox Business (http://www.coxblue.com) will feature original content from approximately 30 contributors including business experts from various industries, technologists, social media and marketing innovators and influential writers. Cox executives will also share key insights from their areas of expertise with site visitors.
The online content will revolve around relevant business themes, beginning with Lead Generation. Current features include information and instruction on:
- Recruiting with inbound marketing
- Using Adwords and social media for lead gen
- Email marketing segmentation
- Building a killer sales team
- Steps to successful webinars
"The level of information and expertise present in one easy-to-navigate site is comparable to a world-class conference, where the content is regularly refreshed, visitors can interact directly with experts and the information is free," continued Kraft. "When businesses succeed as a result of these tools, it benefits the entire ecosystem."
BLUE Powered by Cox Business was soft-launched at the end of March and marked the company's first formal social initiative designed specifically for businesses. Beginning this week, business can also interact with Cox via dedicated Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter destinations.
Each week, more than four million people interact with broader Cox Communications content on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, You Tube and locations designed for residential customers and technology and entertainment enthusiasts.
Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 275,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is one of the largest providers of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 950,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Click Here or call 1-800-396-1609.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.
Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity seven times, including the last six years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Cox Communications
CONTACT: Todd Smith, Director, Media Relations, +1-404-269-3124, tsmith@cox.com
Web Site: http://www.cox.com
Ziehm Imaging: 40 Years of Innovation in Mobile X-ray Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:28:01 AM
Ziehm Imaging: 40 Years of Innovation in Mobile X-ray Technology
NUREMBERG, Germany, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Mobile C-arms from the German market and innovation leader win over hospitals
throughout the world
Ziehm Imaging has stood for mobile X-ray-based imaging for 40 years, and is the
acknowledged technological leader in mobile C-arms. With its innovative solutions, the
manufacturer has played a significant role in the rapid development of mobile X-ray
technology in recent years. Since the company was founded in 1972, more than 10,000 Ziehm
Imaging C-arms have been installed in hospitals and medical facilities around the globe.
The Nuremberg-based company, with offices in the U.S., Italy, France, Finland, Russia,
Brazil, China, Singapore and South Africa, specializes in the development and production
of mobile C-arms. Its range of products targets clinical users' needs - e.g. portable
devices for emergency medicine in mobile OR units and liquid-cooled high-end devices for
hybrid operating rooms. "Our strength lies in our dedicated focus on intraoperative
imaging solutions in combination with our global distribution network covering more than
75 countries," explains Martin Törnvik, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing of
Ziehm Imaging GmbH.
As part of its global "40 Years of Innovation" campaign, Ziehm Imaging is seeking to
convey its mobile C-arm expertise to its target groups: through its website, well-placed
advertisements, trade fairs and direct customer contact.
Innovation as a model for success
The C-arm specialist invests around 15 percent of its annual turnover in research and
development - a policy that has led to considerable success. In the past 40 years, Ziehm
Imaging has brought numerous new developments in the area of mobile X-ray technology onto
the market and is the market leader in numerous countries. In 2006, the company's first
fully digital, mobile C-arm heralded a new era in imaging. Just last year, Ziehm Imaging
presented the Hybrid Edition of the Ziehm Vision RFD - a cost-effective, high-performance
alternative to fixed installed systems in hybrid rooms.
With a product portfolio in which 80 percent of devices are less than three years old
and with exciting innovations in development, the company is in an ideal position to
further increase its share of the global market in the years to come.
More information about the development of the company during the past 40 years is
available at http://www.ziehm.com/en/company/history.
Ziehm Imaging
Mimi Buchgraber, Tel: +49-911-2172-0
Marketing, Fax: +49-911-2172-390
Mimi.Buchgraber@ziehm-eu.com
http://www.ziehm.com
Source: Ziehm Imaging
NUREMBERG, Germany, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Mobile C-arms from the German market and innovation leader win over hospitals
throughout the world
Ziehm Imaging has stood for mobile X-ray-based imaging for 40 years, and is the
acknowledged technological leader in mobile C-arms. With its innovative solutions, the
manufacturer has played a significant role in the rapid development of mobile X-ray
technology in recent years. Since the company was founded in 1972, more than 10,000 Ziehm
Imaging C-arms have been installed in hospitals and medical facilities around the globe.
The Nuremberg-based company, with offices in the U.S., Italy, France, Finland, Russia,
Brazil, China, Singapore and South Africa, specializes in the development and production
of mobile C-arms. Its range of products targets clinical users' needs - e.g. portable
devices for emergency medicine in mobile OR units and liquid-cooled high-end devices for
hybrid operating rooms. "Our strength lies in our dedicated focus on intraoperative
imaging solutions in combination with our global distribution network covering more than
75 countries," explains Martin Törnvik, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing of
Ziehm Imaging GmbH.
As part of its global "40 Years of Innovation" campaign, Ziehm Imaging is seeking to
convey its mobile C-arm expertise to its target groups: through its website, well-placed
advertisements, trade fairs and direct customer contact.
Innovation as a model for success
The C-arm specialist invests around 15 percent of its annual turnover in research and
development - a policy that has led to considerable success. In the past 40 years, Ziehm
Imaging has brought numerous new developments in the area of mobile X-ray technology onto
the market and is the market leader in numerous countries. In 2006, the company's first
fully digital, mobile C-arm heralded a new era in imaging. Just last year, Ziehm Imaging
presented the Hybrid Edition of the Ziehm Vision RFD - a cost-effective, high-performance
alternative to fixed installed systems in hybrid rooms.
With a product portfolio in which 80 percent of devices are less than three years old
and with exciting innovations in development, the company is in an ideal position to
further increase its share of the global market in the years to come.
More information about the development of the company during the past 40 years is
available at http://www.ziehm.com/en/company/history.
Ziehm Imaging
Mimi Buchgraber, Tel: +49-911-2172-0
Marketing, Fax: +49-911-2172-390
Mimi.Buchgraber@ziehm-eu.com
http://www.ziehm.com
Source: Ziehm Imaging
Webtradex International enters into a letter of intent to acquire Birthday Slam Corporation
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:21:01 AM
Webtradex International enters into a letter of intent to acquire Birthday Slam Corporation
TORONTO, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Webtradex International Corporation (OCTBB:
ZDVN) (the "Company") has entered into a letter of intent with Birthday Slam Corporation,
an Ontario Corporation ("BSC") (the "Letter of Intent"). Pursuant to the Letter of Intent, BSC and the Company will commence
the negotiation and preparation of a share exchange agreement whereby
the Company will acquire 100% of the shares of BSC for a certain number
of shares of the Company's common stock. The Letter of Intent may be
terminated at the earlier of: (a) mutual written consent of both the
Company and BSC, or (b) at 5:00 pm EST on June 15, 2012.
BSC is an internet start-up which will encompass multiple tools and
applications that allow users to send e-cards, create wish lists,
purchase group-gifts, receive notifications of approaching Birthdays,
store details of past greetings and gifts (sent and received) and
conduct other, similar activities related to Birthdays. Birthday Slam
is currently in the final development stage and expects to launch in
multiple languages in Europe and North America in late 2012.
Webtradex invests in and operates early stage internet start-ups with an
emphasis on Internet Media Technology (IMT).
The Company looks forward to releasing more information as it becomes
available.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the U.S. federal securities laws. Any such statements reflect The
Company's current views and assumptions about future events. The
Company cannot assure that future events or performance will occur.
Important risks and factors that could cause actual results or events
to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking
statements, including: The Company and BSC's inability to agree on
mutually acceptable terms, The company's ability to raise additional
financing to develop commercially viable application, competition and
government regulations or other action and other risks we identify from
time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims
any duty to update the information in this Press Release.
SOURCE Webtradex International Corp.
Webtradex International Corp.
CONTACT: 416-929-1806 or 1-650-209-6502
TORONTO, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Webtradex International Corporation (OCTBB:
ZDVN) (the "Company") has entered into a letter of intent with Birthday Slam Corporation,
an Ontario Corporation ("BSC") (the "Letter of Intent"). Pursuant to the Letter of Intent, BSC and the Company will commence
the negotiation and preparation of a share exchange agreement whereby
the Company will acquire 100% of the shares of BSC for a certain number
of shares of the Company's common stock. The Letter of Intent may be
terminated at the earlier of: (a) mutual written consent of both the
Company and BSC, or (b) at 5:00 pm EST on June 15, 2012.
BSC is an internet start-up which will encompass multiple tools and
applications that allow users to send e-cards, create wish lists,
purchase group-gifts, receive notifications of approaching Birthdays,
store details of past greetings and gifts (sent and received) and
conduct other, similar activities related to Birthdays. Birthday Slam
is currently in the final development stage and expects to launch in
multiple languages in Europe and North America in late 2012.
Webtradex invests in and operates early stage internet start-ups with an
emphasis on Internet Media Technology (IMT).
The Company looks forward to releasing more information as it becomes
available.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the U.S. federal securities laws. Any such statements reflect The
Company's current views and assumptions about future events. The
Company cannot assure that future events or performance will occur.
Important risks and factors that could cause actual results or events
to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking
statements, including: The Company and BSC's inability to agree on
mutually acceptable terms, The company's ability to raise additional
financing to develop commercially viable application, competition and
government regulations or other action and other risks we identify from
time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims
any duty to update the information in this Press Release.
SOURCE Webtradex International Corp.
Webtradex International Corp.
CONTACT: 416-929-1806 or 1-650-209-6502
Currys and PC World Launch Cash for Goals Promotion
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:21:01 AM
Currys and PC World Launch Cash for Goals Promotion
LONDON, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Customers could earn GBP10 for every goal England score during the 2012 UEFA European
Championships
The UK's leading electrical retailers, Currys and PC World, have announced the launch
of a brand new promotion ahead of this summer's highly-anticipated UEFA Euro 2012 football
tournament - set to kick-off in Poland and Ukraine on June 8th.
Their 'Cash for Goals' promotion will award registered customers GBP10 for every goal
England scores during the tournament's duration (June 8th- July 1[st]2012) - be it a
sublime Rooney volley, thundering Lampard header or cheeky Defoe flick.*
This incredible giveaway applies to customers purchasing any Currys and PC World
television [http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions-301-c.html ] or laptop
before Wednesday 6th June, costing GBP549 and over. They simply need to complete a quick
registration form- in-store or via http://www.cashforgoals.co.uk - within three days
of buying (the first day being the day of purchase) to officially take part.
Once the tournament has finished, customers can claim their cash payout by clicking on
the 'claim' button found inside their confirmation email (sent after registering), between
July 2nd and July 29th 2012.
Customers can also take part in Currys and PC World's entertaining Goal Celebrations
competition. By posting photos or video clips of their most exuberant goal celebrations to
http://www.goalcelebrations.co.uk, they stand the chance of winning a weekly cash
prize of GBP500 and, at the end of the competition (midday, July 4th), a grand cash prize
of GBP5000.
Currys and PC World, with a wide and fantastic range of top-quality branded laptops,
MacBooks, notebook laptops
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops-703-c.html ] and TVs - smart and 3D
- has the right kit to help customers enjoy a perfect summer of sport. Don't miss a moment
of the action!
For further information please visit - http://www.cashforgoals.co.uk and
http://www.goalcelebrations.co.uk
About Currys and PC World:
Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides
adequate training to ensure their personnel can provide top customer service on products
ranging from televisions to ovens, computers to washing machines.
Source: Currys
Media contact details: Charlotte Frost or Jonny Stanton / +44(0)20-7543-4528 / dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com
LONDON, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Customers could earn GBP10 for every goal England score during the 2012 UEFA European
Championships
The UK's leading electrical retailers, Currys and PC World, have announced the launch
of a brand new promotion ahead of this summer's highly-anticipated UEFA Euro 2012 football
tournament - set to kick-off in Poland and Ukraine on June 8th.
Their 'Cash for Goals' promotion will award registered customers GBP10 for every goal
England scores during the tournament's duration (June 8th- July 1[st]2012) - be it a
sublime Rooney volley, thundering Lampard header or cheeky Defoe flick.*
This incredible giveaway applies to customers purchasing any Currys and PC World
television [http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions-301-c.html ] or laptop
before Wednesday 6th June, costing GBP549 and over. They simply need to complete a quick
registration form- in-store or via http://www.cashforgoals.co.uk - within three days
of buying (the first day being the day of purchase) to officially take part.
Once the tournament has finished, customers can claim their cash payout by clicking on
the 'claim' button found inside their confirmation email (sent after registering), between
July 2nd and July 29th 2012.
Customers can also take part in Currys and PC World's entertaining Goal Celebrations
competition. By posting photos or video clips of their most exuberant goal celebrations to
http://www.goalcelebrations.co.uk, they stand the chance of winning a weekly cash
prize of GBP500 and, at the end of the competition (midday, July 4th), a grand cash prize
of GBP5000.
Currys and PC World, with a wide and fantastic range of top-quality branded laptops,
MacBooks, notebook laptops
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops-703-c.html ] and TVs - smart and 3D
- has the right kit to help customers enjoy a perfect summer of sport. Don't miss a moment
of the action!
For further information please visit - http://www.cashforgoals.co.uk and
http://www.goalcelebrations.co.uk
About Currys and PC World:
Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides
adequate training to ensure their personnel can provide top customer service on products
ranging from televisions to ovens, computers to washing machines.
Source: Currys
Media contact details: Charlotte Frost or Jonny Stanton / +44(0)20-7543-4528 / dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com
Empower Software Introduces EmpowerHR/Payroll to the Market
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:14:01 AM
Empower Software Introduces EmpowerHR/Payroll to the Market
Increased Flexibility and Service Draws New Clients
ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Software Solutions had introduced EmpowerHR/Payroll, responding to the marketplace with a flexible, web-based solution for employers, regardless of whether they have 100 or 100,000 employees. Empower specializes in providing HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Workforce Management solutions to a variety of businesses, and has developed relationships with thousands of employers throughout the country.
Empower's HR/payroll software (EmpowerHR/Pay) is designed to provide customers with a fully integrated and employee-friendly solution delivered in a SaaS model. EmpowerHR/Pay also provides a unique point-in-time architecture that allows HR professionals to easily access all of the data as it existed at a specific point-in-time, or within a date range. Selected employers that have recently acquired EmpowerPay to have improved cost and operational control via a hosted solution include:
-- An innovative leader in the fresh produce industry with 1,000 employees
that also uses EmpowerTime recently said of their switch to
EmpowerHR/Pay, "We are very happy. The improvement from our previous
provider in terms of functionality and service is great. We often say,
'we could never do that before...' or 'this is so much better/easier
than what we use to have to do.' EmpowerHR/Pay is much easier, more
accurate, less expensive and more powerful that what we've used in the
past."
-- A steel finishing plant in business since 1910 with more than 1,000
employees and complicated Union Rules was an early-adopter of
EmpowerHR/Pay.
-- A leading nonprofit biomedical research institute with 950 employees
said of their new relationship with Empower Software, "The
implementation was fairly straightforward despite our need for multiple
project handling and other features unique to a research institute. We
are very satisfied with the extra level of service provided by Empower.
We have saved significant maintenance fees from our former payroll
vendor and have experienced excellent throughput with Empower."
-- As an employer of 350 employees, this precast concrete component
producer currently uses EmpowerTime and EmpowerHR/Pay; they have been an
Empower client since 2008.The initial rollout to a 350-employee division
of a 2,000-employee leader in the airport cargo handling industry is the
latest successful implementation of EmpowerHR/Pay.
-- "We look forward to providing these companies with the tremendous
benefits our existing customers have experienced in improved customer
service and reduced cost," said Empower Software Solution CEO Seth
Bernstein.
About Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions is a leading national provider of innovative and state-of-the-art human resources solutions. Thousands of organizations, including many of the largest global companies, rely on Empower's world-class integrated Human Resources suite providing HR/Payroll, Workforce Management, Time and Attendance, Tax Filing/Processing and Mobile solutions. Our name flawlessly reflects on precisely what we do for your business: empower you with superior technology to efficiently and effectively manage the employee lifecycle, enabling you to focus attention on growing your business. Empower Software Solutions (http://www.empowersoftware.com) is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
CONTACT: Barbara Myers, 407-233-2063, bmyers@empowersoftware.com
SOURCE Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions
Web Site: http://www.empowersoftware.com
Increased Flexibility and Service Draws New Clients
ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Software Solutions had introduced EmpowerHR/Payroll, responding to the marketplace with a flexible, web-based solution for employers, regardless of whether they have 100 or 100,000 employees. Empower specializes in providing HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Workforce Management solutions to a variety of businesses, and has developed relationships with thousands of employers throughout the country.
Empower's HR/payroll software (EmpowerHR/Pay) is designed to provide customers with a fully integrated and employee-friendly solution delivered in a SaaS model. EmpowerHR/Pay also provides a unique point-in-time architecture that allows HR professionals to easily access all of the data as it existed at a specific point-in-time, or within a date range. Selected employers that have recently acquired EmpowerPay to have improved cost and operational control via a hosted solution include:
-- An innovative leader in the fresh produce industry with 1,000 employees
that also uses EmpowerTime recently said of their switch to
EmpowerHR/Pay, "We are very happy. The improvement from our previous
provider in terms of functionality and service is great. We often say,
'we could never do that before...' or 'this is so much better/easier
than what we use to have to do.' EmpowerHR/Pay is much easier, more
accurate, less expensive and more powerful that what we've used in the
past."
-- A steel finishing plant in business since 1910 with more than 1,000
employees and complicated Union Rules was an early-adopter of
EmpowerHR/Pay.
-- A leading nonprofit biomedical research institute with 950 employees
said of their new relationship with Empower Software, "The
implementation was fairly straightforward despite our need for multiple
project handling and other features unique to a research institute. We
are very satisfied with the extra level of service provided by Empower.
We have saved significant maintenance fees from our former payroll
vendor and have experienced excellent throughput with Empower."
-- As an employer of 350 employees, this precast concrete component
producer currently uses EmpowerTime and EmpowerHR/Pay; they have been an
Empower client since 2008.The initial rollout to a 350-employee division
of a 2,000-employee leader in the airport cargo handling industry is the
latest successful implementation of EmpowerHR/Pay.
-- "We look forward to providing these companies with the tremendous
benefits our existing customers have experienced in improved customer
service and reduced cost," said Empower Software Solution CEO Seth
Bernstein.
About Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions is a leading national provider of innovative and state-of-the-art human resources solutions. Thousands of organizations, including many of the largest global companies, rely on Empower's world-class integrated Human Resources suite providing HR/Payroll, Workforce Management, Time and Attendance, Tax Filing/Processing and Mobile solutions. Our name flawlessly reflects on precisely what we do for your business: empower you with superior technology to efficiently and effectively manage the employee lifecycle, enabling you to focus attention on growing your business. Empower Software Solutions (http://www.empowersoftware.com) is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
CONTACT: Barbara Myers, 407-233-2063, bmyers@empowersoftware.com
SOURCE Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions
Web Site: http://www.empowersoftware.com
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Chooses Incentivated to Build iPad App
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Chooses Incentivated to Build iPad App
LONDON, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Leading mobile marketing and technology company, Incentivated
[http://www.incentivated.com ], is delighted to have been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors in
the UK to build an iPad-only sales lead capture app.
The app will be used by Mitsubishi sales teams at promotional events up and down the
country to showcase their entire range of cars and as a way of overcoming the typical
unintentional damage and inaccuracies inherent in paper-based interest capture forms
completed at external events.
Mitsubishi hopes to improve both the accuracy of recorded contact details of potential
customers (e.g. immediate and automatic PAF confirmation of postal address details can be
carried out as the form is completed) and securely communicate the leads captured by field
sales teams. Once completed, the forms can be sent electronically via the 3G or wi-fi
network, or be cached for sending later if offline, straight to Mitsubishi's central
marketing database for onwards sales funnel management.
In addition, interested customers will receive an immediate SMS receipt of their
conversation and ongoing updates as they progress their purchase of a new car.
Katheryn Davies, Customer Communications Manager, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK:
"Incentivated were absolutely the right choice to build this app for Mitsubishi UK. Their
technical and creative expertise and instinctive mobile marketing knowledge shone through
in their proposal."
Jason Cross, Marketing Director, Incentivated: "We are pleased to be working with
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK on this app and to show how using mobile technologies to
deliver a targeted, specific and completely functional app like this can have far reaching
business impact."
About Mitsubishi UK
Follow us on Twitter @MitsubishiPress & on Facebook.com/MitsubishiUK
[http://Facebook.com/MitsubishiUK ]
About Incentivated
Incentivated [http://www.incentivated.com ] (http://www.incentivated.com) is an
independent technology company with 10 years' experience operating exclusively in the
mobile marketing [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] services
sector.
We help our international client base engage with their customers by designing,
developing and delivering integrated acquisition, retention (CRM) and transaction
(mCommerce [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mcommerce.aspx ]) campaigns and services for
mobile.
Our proprietary technology and specialist staff are well positioned to help brands,
the public sector and charities to develop everything from enterprise messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] (SMS & MMS) through mobile
internet sites [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ], to server-side
software or handset applications [http://www.incentivated.com/web/apps.aspx ], including
web-apps, for 'smartphones' and feature-phones.
We also provide strategic [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx
], creative [http://www.incentivated.com/web/creative-services.aspx ] and technical advice
for the use of mobile by businesses to raise awareness, deliver marketing ROI and provide
customer service, as well as other managed services
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/managed-services.aspx ].
Source: Incentivated
For further information: Contact information, Jason Cross, Marketing Director, jasonc@incentivated.com. Incentivated, 23 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3LT. Office: +44(0)20-7392-2323, +44(0)20-7392-2352, press@incentivated.com; For further information, images and video content please contact the Mitsubishi Press Office on +44(0)1285-647-200 or see-http://www.mitsubishipress.co.uk; Vanessa Nalder, Manager - Press and Media Relations, v.nalder@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk; Shona Smith, Press Officer, shona.smith@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk; http://www.incentivated.com
LONDON, May 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Leading mobile marketing and technology company, Incentivated
[http://www.incentivated.com ], is delighted to have been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors in
the UK to build an iPad-only sales lead capture app.
The app will be used by Mitsubishi sales teams at promotional events up and down the
country to showcase their entire range of cars and as a way of overcoming the typical
unintentional damage and inaccuracies inherent in paper-based interest capture forms
completed at external events.
Mitsubishi hopes to improve both the accuracy of recorded contact details of potential
customers (e.g. immediate and automatic PAF confirmation of postal address details can be
carried out as the form is completed) and securely communicate the leads captured by field
sales teams. Once completed, the forms can be sent electronically via the 3G or wi-fi
network, or be cached for sending later if offline, straight to Mitsubishi's central
marketing database for onwards sales funnel management.
In addition, interested customers will receive an immediate SMS receipt of their
conversation and ongoing updates as they progress their purchase of a new car.
Katheryn Davies, Customer Communications Manager, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK:
"Incentivated were absolutely the right choice to build this app for Mitsubishi UK. Their
technical and creative expertise and instinctive mobile marketing knowledge shone through
in their proposal."
Jason Cross, Marketing Director, Incentivated: "We are pleased to be working with
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK on this app and to show how using mobile technologies to
deliver a targeted, specific and completely functional app like this can have far reaching
business impact."
About Mitsubishi UK
Follow us on Twitter @MitsubishiPress & on Facebook.com/MitsubishiUK
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Incentivated [http://www.incentivated.com ] (http://www.incentivated.com) is an
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mobile marketing [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] services
sector.
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mobile.
Our proprietary technology and specialist staff are well positioned to help brands,
the public sector and charities to develop everything from enterprise messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] (SMS & MMS) through mobile
internet sites [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ], to server-side
software or handset applications [http://www.incentivated.com/web/apps.aspx ], including
web-apps, for 'smartphones' and feature-phones.
We also provide strategic [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx
], creative [http://www.incentivated.com/web/creative-services.aspx ] and technical advice
for the use of mobile by businesses to raise awareness, deliver marketing ROI and provide
customer service, as well as other managed services
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/managed-services.aspx ].
Source: Incentivated
For further information: Contact information, Jason Cross, Marketing Director, jasonc@incentivated.com. Incentivated, 23 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3LT. Office: +44(0)20-7392-2323, +44(0)20-7392-2352, press@incentivated.com; For further information, images and video content please contact the Mitsubishi Press Office on +44(0)1285-647-200 or see-http://www.mitsubishipress.co.uk; Vanessa Nalder, Manager - Press and Media Relations, v.nalder@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk; Shona Smith, Press Officer, shona.smith@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk; http://www.incentivated.com
Ever Wonder Who's Googling You? BrandYourself.com Can Help
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:00:02 AM
Ever Wonder Who's Googling You? BrandYourself.com Can Help
Hot Startup Releases New Feature and Triples User Base Overnight
SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandYourself.com, a startup that launched in March to help people control their own Google results, recently released a new feature that helps users figure out who's Googling them in the first place. The feature was so popular that it tripled their user base to over 75,000 users overnight.
According to their CEO, they will probably quadruple their user base by day's end: "We realized users wanted a better understanding of who's looking for them online," says 24-year-old CEO Patrick Ambron, "So we've been building this feature, and traffic has exploded."
How does it work? Every time someone visits your BrandYourself profile, the product breaks down how they found you, where they're located and even where they work.
For example, let's say an advertising student, Jim, interviews at agencies in NYC. The tool alerts Jim and lets him know that somebody from Ogilvy just Googled "Jim Armstrong, portfolio." Once Jim realizes he's being Googled, he's more motivated to use BrandYourself to improve his results. According to Ambron, nobody else on the web is providing this level of intelligence for individuals, which is another major reason for the company's growth.
BrandYourself first exploded on the scene after launching in March and winning the top award at the famous SXSW Accelerator competition. In less than six weeks, the company grew to over 75,000 users--a tough feat for a web-based software--and it doesn't show signs of stopping.
Ambron says the product is so popular because it helps people solve a real problem. In fact, the company started when co-founder Pete Kistler couldn't get an internship in college after being mistaken for a drug dealer in Google. The young 24-year-olds wanted to create a free solution that helped people solve this problem and managed to build a team, raise venture capital and release a product, all before turning 25.
According to Ambron, this is just the beginning, "We're building the most sophisticated software on the market to help people manage their online presence. This is just one of many features in the works."
About BrandYourself
BrandYourself.com is the first do-it-yourself platform that makes it easy for anyone to take control of their own Google results. It was founded in 2009 by Syracuse University classmates Pete Kistler, Patrick Ambron and Evan Watson after Kistler couldn't get an internship for being mistaken in Google as a drug dealer. BrandYourself has raised more than $1.2 million in Series A funding and been recognized for its innovative technology, including being honored by the White House as one of the Top 100 Startups and being named the winner of the New York State Emerging Business Technology competition, a $200,000 prize, the youngest team to ever win.
SOURCE BrandYourself.com
BrandYourself.com
CONTACT: Kellie Connors, +1-609-750-1027, kconnors@sspr.com, for BrandYourself.com
Hot Startup Releases New Feature and Triples User Base Overnight
SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandYourself.com, a startup that launched in March to help people control their own Google results, recently released a new feature that helps users figure out who's Googling them in the first place. The feature was so popular that it tripled their user base to over 75,000 users overnight.
According to their CEO, they will probably quadruple their user base by day's end: "We realized users wanted a better understanding of who's looking for them online," says 24-year-old CEO Patrick Ambron, "So we've been building this feature, and traffic has exploded."
How does it work? Every time someone visits your BrandYourself profile, the product breaks down how they found you, where they're located and even where they work.
For example, let's say an advertising student, Jim, interviews at agencies in NYC. The tool alerts Jim and lets him know that somebody from Ogilvy just Googled "Jim Armstrong, portfolio." Once Jim realizes he's being Googled, he's more motivated to use BrandYourself to improve his results. According to Ambron, nobody else on the web is providing this level of intelligence for individuals, which is another major reason for the company's growth.
BrandYourself first exploded on the scene after launching in March and winning the top award at the famous SXSW Accelerator competition. In less than six weeks, the company grew to over 75,000 users--a tough feat for a web-based software--and it doesn't show signs of stopping.
Ambron says the product is so popular because it helps people solve a real problem. In fact, the company started when co-founder Pete Kistler couldn't get an internship in college after being mistaken for a drug dealer in Google. The young 24-year-olds wanted to create a free solution that helped people solve this problem and managed to build a team, raise venture capital and release a product, all before turning 25.
According to Ambron, this is just the beginning, "We're building the most sophisticated software on the market to help people manage their online presence. This is just one of many features in the works."
About BrandYourself
BrandYourself.com is the first do-it-yourself platform that makes it easy for anyone to take control of their own Google results. It was founded in 2009 by Syracuse University classmates Pete Kistler, Patrick Ambron and Evan Watson after Kistler couldn't get an internship for being mistaken in Google as a drug dealer. BrandYourself has raised more than $1.2 million in Series A funding and been recognized for its innovative technology, including being honored by the White House as one of the Top 100 Startups and being named the winner of the New York State Emerging Business Technology competition, a $200,000 prize, the youngest team to ever win.
SOURCE BrandYourself.com
BrandYourself.com
CONTACT: Kellie Connors, +1-609-750-1027, kconnors@sspr.com, for BrandYourself.com
DateMyFamily.com First Free Family Oriented Online Dating Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:49:01 AM
DateMyFamily.com First Free Family Oriented Online Dating Website
WESTON, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DateMyFamily.com is the first online dating platform to encourage active family involvement in the dating process. Our business model recognizes that while online dating has skyrocketed since 1995, referrals from friends and family are still the most common way to meet a romantic partner. DateMyFamily.com combines the powerful tools of Internet dating with the age-old success of family and friend involvement in matchmaking.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/FL99920LOGO)
National surveys have found that the biggest of Social Networks plays a large role in segregating families and leading to a 25% divorce rate, contributing to a 50% divorce rate overall. The team at DateMyFamily.com has also recognized that 1 out of 4 relationships start online and this continues to grow. What a catalyst as some might call it, concludes CEO of DateMyFamily.com, Cesar R. Cruz. "The very tool that is responsible for breaking homes and families apart is also what is bringing them together." It is undeniable that the majority of people are meeting on line these days. However what still remains as the most powerful method for creating romantic relationships is that the partners are referred to each other through family and friends. So why not combine the best of both worlds? The secret to the success of the whole process is finding the right website that lets people focus on social aspects while at the same time bringing families together, whether they are new families, broken families, blended families, or just two people looking for love.
Cesar R. Cruz, President and CEO of DateMyFamily.com, has sought out to change the way dating/social websites function. At DateMyFamily.com, users are not only able to meet their matches, but interact in a way that is healthy to the ever-growing family and social network pertaining to each individual. Users are matched based on their values, backgrounds, what they are looking for in a mate and in a family. In addition, they get to delve into each other's interests by using features such as "where would you like to take your date," in which based on their date's likes and dislikes, will help them fine-tune and narrow down the most suitable date ideas specific to them. In the future, other features will include incorporating family input within the dating process by connecting to a pages feature which allows updates and interaction per family "tree" including those that are exclusively invited to those pages. Individuals will also be able to do background searches to ensure that they are being safe before venturing out on their dates with those that they met online. In addition, DateMyFamily.com is absolutely free to use for everyone. There are no catches or gimmicks.
DateMyFamily.com was founded in 2011 by Cesar R. Cruz and his team members, and has been an up and coming niche website that is officially launching this year, 2012. Mr. Cruz, being from a broken home himself, wanted to make a difference in the way the public interacts on social networks, targeting families looking to start over and make a positive change in their dating life which includes their families. "When you date someone, you not only date the person, you also date their family," says Cesar R. Cruz.
For additional press resources: http://www.datemyfamily.com/press_ext.php
Contact: Cesar Cruz at ccruz@datemyfamily.com
Office Number (754)-444-0809
SOURCE DateMyFamily.com
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DateMyFamily.com
Web Site: http://www.datemyfamily.com
WESTON, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DateMyFamily.com is the first online dating platform to encourage active family involvement in the dating process. Our business model recognizes that while online dating has skyrocketed since 1995, referrals from friends and family are still the most common way to meet a romantic partner. DateMyFamily.com combines the powerful tools of Internet dating with the age-old success of family and friend involvement in matchmaking.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/FL99920LOGO)
National surveys have found that the biggest of Social Networks plays a large role in segregating families and leading to a 25% divorce rate, contributing to a 50% divorce rate overall. The team at DateMyFamily.com has also recognized that 1 out of 4 relationships start online and this continues to grow. What a catalyst as some might call it, concludes CEO of DateMyFamily.com, Cesar R. Cruz. "The very tool that is responsible for breaking homes and families apart is also what is bringing them together." It is undeniable that the majority of people are meeting on line these days. However what still remains as the most powerful method for creating romantic relationships is that the partners are referred to each other through family and friends. So why not combine the best of both worlds? The secret to the success of the whole process is finding the right website that lets people focus on social aspects while at the same time bringing families together, whether they are new families, broken families, blended families, or just two people looking for love.
Cesar R. Cruz, President and CEO of DateMyFamily.com, has sought out to change the way dating/social websites function. At DateMyFamily.com, users are not only able to meet their matches, but interact in a way that is healthy to the ever-growing family and social network pertaining to each individual. Users are matched based on their values, backgrounds, what they are looking for in a mate and in a family. In addition, they get to delve into each other's interests by using features such as "where would you like to take your date," in which based on their date's likes and dislikes, will help them fine-tune and narrow down the most suitable date ideas specific to them. In the future, other features will include incorporating family input within the dating process by connecting to a pages feature which allows updates and interaction per family "tree" including those that are exclusively invited to those pages. Individuals will also be able to do background searches to ensure that they are being safe before venturing out on their dates with those that they met online. In addition, DateMyFamily.com is absolutely free to use for everyone. There are no catches or gimmicks.
DateMyFamily.com was founded in 2011 by Cesar R. Cruz and his team members, and has been an up and coming niche website that is officially launching this year, 2012. Mr. Cruz, being from a broken home himself, wanted to make a difference in the way the public interacts on social networks, targeting families looking to start over and make a positive change in their dating life which includes their families. "When you date someone, you not only date the person, you also date their family," says Cesar R. Cruz.
For additional press resources: http://www.datemyfamily.com/press_ext.php
Contact: Cesar Cruz at ccruz@datemyfamily.com
Office Number (754)-444-0809
SOURCE DateMyFamily.com
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/FL99920LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
DateMyFamily.com
Web Site: http://www.datemyfamily.com
New Online Community Will Help IT Decision Makers Transform Education
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:49:01 AM
New Online Community Will Help IT Decision Makers Transform Education
Educational IT will focus on how IT decision makers in K-12 and higher education can best implement new technologies for education, administration, and business
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM today launched Educational IT (http://www.EducationalIT.com), an online community for IT decision makers committed to deploying technology to K-12 schools and higher education, making their institutions more effective at teaching and doing business.
The site is a leading provider of information and analysis on the future of educational IT amid changes brought on by the convergence of multiple technological and social forces. It is a community that engages insightful voices and opinions to shed light on the important issues surrounding the impact of technology on learning institutions, and a vehicle for IT decision makers to seek the advice and guidance of their peers. Daily blogs and busy message boards will be complemented by regular live chats and Webcasts about technical, managerial, and cultural issues that engage IT decision makers implementing mobile strategies, social media, enterprise hardware and software, social media, and other advanced technologies.
Experienced technology journalist and marketer Mitch Wagner has been named editor in chief. Over more than 20 years, Wagner has written about the use of technology at the enterprise level, IT management, emerging technologies, Apple, and Google. He has managed successful social media marketing and blogging campaigns. His experience includes work with The CMO Site, Computerworld, and InformationWeek.
"The Educational IT site isn't just about technology. Rather, it's about technology changing the fundamental nature of education, with IT decision makers shouldering the important responsibility to lead that change," says Wagner. "IT decision makers can look to each other for the best guidance, and the Educational IT site is the community to pull them together."
The site is published by UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM.
Click here to visit Educational IT: http://www.educationalit.com.
About Educational IT
Founded in May 2012, Educational IT (http://www.EducationalIT.com) is an online community for IT decision makers responsible for implementing technologies, policies, and strategies to address the educational, administrative, and business requirements of K-12 and higher education. The site features daily blogs, message boards, and live chats to help to advance the discussion around the many issues generated by Educational IT.
About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than two dozen successful sites and online communities over the last two years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and professional information - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM plc, a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com
CONTACT: Amy Averbook, PH: 1-917-743 2693, Email: averbook@deusm.com
SOURCE UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb
Web Site: http://www.EducationalIT.com
Educational IT will focus on how IT decision makers in K-12 and higher education can best implement new technologies for education, administration, and business
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM today launched Educational IT (http://www.EducationalIT.com), an online community for IT decision makers committed to deploying technology to K-12 schools and higher education, making their institutions more effective at teaching and doing business.
The site is a leading provider of information and analysis on the future of educational IT amid changes brought on by the convergence of multiple technological and social forces. It is a community that engages insightful voices and opinions to shed light on the important issues surrounding the impact of technology on learning institutions, and a vehicle for IT decision makers to seek the advice and guidance of their peers. Daily blogs and busy message boards will be complemented by regular live chats and Webcasts about technical, managerial, and cultural issues that engage IT decision makers implementing mobile strategies, social media, enterprise hardware and software, social media, and other advanced technologies.
Experienced technology journalist and marketer Mitch Wagner has been named editor in chief. Over more than 20 years, Wagner has written about the use of technology at the enterprise level, IT management, emerging technologies, Apple, and Google. He has managed successful social media marketing and blogging campaigns. His experience includes work with The CMO Site, Computerworld, and InformationWeek.
"The Educational IT site isn't just about technology. Rather, it's about technology changing the fundamental nature of education, with IT decision makers shouldering the important responsibility to lead that change," says Wagner. "IT decision makers can look to each other for the best guidance, and the Educational IT site is the community to pull them together."
The site is published by UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM.
Click here to visit Educational IT: http://www.educationalit.com.
About Educational IT
Founded in May 2012, Educational IT (http://www.EducationalIT.com) is an online community for IT decision makers responsible for implementing technologies, policies, and strategies to address the educational, administrative, and business requirements of K-12 and higher education. The site features daily blogs, message boards, and live chats to help to advance the discussion around the many issues generated by Educational IT.
About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than two dozen successful sites and online communities over the last two years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and professional information - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM plc, a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com
CONTACT: Amy Averbook, PH: 1-917-743 2693, Email: averbook@deusm.com
SOURCE UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb
Web Site: http://www.EducationalIT.com
Casio Launches New Pro Trek Timepiece
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:35:01 AM
Casio Launches New Pro Trek Timepiece
PRG550-1A1 Equipped With Casio's Popular Triple Sensor Technology
DOVER, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistently raising the bar within the timepiece industry, Casio America, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest model to its Pro Trek series, the PRG550-1A1. Built with Casio's easy-to-use, one-touch triple sensor technology, the PRG550-1A1 includes a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer making it the ultimate tool for rugged, outdoor adventures.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/NY00386 )
"The PRG550-1A1's enhanced features are designed to make outdoor activities seamless and enjoyable," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "The simplicity of this watch is what makes it fashionable and functional and the enhanced styling makes it easy to go from the mountains to the boardroom."
Casio's Pro Trek series of watches feature the most cutting edge sensor technology; the new PRG-550 is a 3 hand analog model with an LCD window. The triple sensors measure compass bearing, altitude/atmospheric pressure and temperature. The multi-purpose second hand points towards magnetic north and can indicate the latest change in atmospheric pressure or show a change in altitude from a pre-selected location, depending on the function selected. While the LCD displays numerical sensor information such as compass direction angle value, altitude, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, the PRG550-1A1's full auto LED light activates with just a flick of the wrist and operates by Casio's Tough Solar Power technology, allowing readings to be accomplished with ease. Casio's Tough Solar Power technology adds to the PRG550-1A1's efficiency by allowing the timepiece to power down when not exposed to light for a certain period of time, thus conserving energy.
In total, the PRG550-1A1 is also outfitted with the following:
-- Tough Solar Power
-- 100M Water Resistant
-- Low Temperature Resistant (-10 degrees C/14 degrees F)
-- Digital Compass with Needle Indicator
-- Altimeter
-- Barometer
-- Thermometer
-- World Time (29 cities + UTC)
-- Full Auto LED Light with Afterglow
-- 5 Daily Alarms
-- 1/100 Second Stopwatch
-- Countdown Timer
-- 12/24 Hour Formats
-- Power Saving Function
With a black, resin band, the PRG550-1A1 is lightweight and provides durability and comfort on every excursion. The PRG550-1A1 will be available in June 2012 at select department stores and sporting goods stores for an MSRP of $300. For additional information on Casio's Pro Trek series, please visit http://www.protrek.casio.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
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Casio America, Inc.
CONTACT: Christine Azzolino, Coyne PR, +1-973-588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com; E. Garcia, egarcia@casio.com or S. Vander Schans, svanderschans@casio.com, +1-973-361-5400, both of CASIO AMERICA, INC.
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
PRG550-1A1 Equipped With Casio's Popular Triple Sensor Technology
DOVER, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistently raising the bar within the timepiece industry, Casio America, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest model to its Pro Trek series, the PRG550-1A1. Built with Casio's easy-to-use, one-touch triple sensor technology, the PRG550-1A1 includes a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer making it the ultimate tool for rugged, outdoor adventures.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/NY00386 )
"The PRG550-1A1's enhanced features are designed to make outdoor activities seamless and enjoyable," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "The simplicity of this watch is what makes it fashionable and functional and the enhanced styling makes it easy to go from the mountains to the boardroom."
Casio's Pro Trek series of watches feature the most cutting edge sensor technology; the new PRG-550 is a 3 hand analog model with an LCD window. The triple sensors measure compass bearing, altitude/atmospheric pressure and temperature. The multi-purpose second hand points towards magnetic north and can indicate the latest change in atmospheric pressure or show a change in altitude from a pre-selected location, depending on the function selected. While the LCD displays numerical sensor information such as compass direction angle value, altitude, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, the PRG550-1A1's full auto LED light activates with just a flick of the wrist and operates by Casio's Tough Solar Power technology, allowing readings to be accomplished with ease. Casio's Tough Solar Power technology adds to the PRG550-1A1's efficiency by allowing the timepiece to power down when not exposed to light for a certain period of time, thus conserving energy.
In total, the PRG550-1A1 is also outfitted with the following:
-- Tough Solar Power
-- 100M Water Resistant
-- Low Temperature Resistant (-10 degrees C/14 degrees F)
-- Digital Compass with Needle Indicator
-- Altimeter
-- Barometer
-- Thermometer
-- World Time (29 cities + UTC)
-- Full Auto LED Light with Afterglow
-- 5 Daily Alarms
-- 1/100 Second Stopwatch
-- Countdown Timer
-- 12/24 Hour Formats
-- Power Saving Function
With a black, resin band, the PRG550-1A1 is lightweight and provides durability and comfort on every excursion. The PRG550-1A1 will be available in June 2012 at select department stores and sporting goods stores for an MSRP of $300. For additional information on Casio's Pro Trek series, please visit http://www.protrek.casio.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
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Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
Google 'Penguin' Latest Algorithm Change: Brands & Agencies Flock To Zeno For Guidance
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Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:28:01 AM
Google 'Penguin' Latest Algorithm Change: Brands & Agencies Flock To Zeno For Guidance
Google's latest "Penguin" algorithm has caused havoc throughout the search marketing world - negatively affecting the Google rankings and traffic of some webmasters globally, including some of the world's biggest brands.
LONDON, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno, an International Search Marketing Firm, has received a flood of enquiries from worried site owners and marketing agencies. Many have seen their traffic plummet overnight.
"We have been holding numerous meetings across London, the UK and Europe with high street names and established agencies, providing guidance and assistance relating to Google's latest update," commented Tom Parling, the firm's Chief Executive. "You honestly wouldn't believe the amount of established and large agencies that are having to reinvent their search marketing strategies almost overnight. It's times like these when these agency's tactics are really put to the test."
Parling went on to comment that "overuse of anchor text" and "engagement in questionable linking practices" was one of the recurring themes of sites that were suffering from decreased traffic numbers.
Recognised as a leader in the field, Zeno supplies many large agencies who in turn service many high street names and recognised brands.
"Through connection, a lot of high street brands have been able to come to us and receive honest, frank advice about the best way forward. We've now established a sub-team to deal specifically with Google Penguin related issues. We offer practical advice and a clear roadmap of potential routes forward."
Google is taking a tough stance with sub-par promotional activities, and this latest update is one of dozens of tweaks and amendments the search giant makes to its algorithm annually. In 2011, another significant update, known as "Panda" caused havoc among webmasters by penalising websites based on the quality of their written content.
Zeno is a global player in the search marketing industry. The company manages over 600 active campaigns, many of which are through a global network of agency partners and resellers. With established offices in London, Cheltenham, Copenhagen, Berlin, New Delhi and smaller offices globally, their finger is on the pulse of search marketing. Zeno maintains one of the largest SEO resources in the world, with over 28,000 active webmaster contacts for link building - something which is not available or replicable elsewhere.
For more details about Zeno, visit their website at http://www.zenoseo.com, Email info@zenoseo.com, or call 0800 014 8545.
SOURCE Zeno
Zeno
Web Site: http://www.zenoseo.com
Google's latest "Penguin" algorithm has caused havoc throughout the search marketing world - negatively affecting the Google rankings and traffic of some webmasters globally, including some of the world's biggest brands.
LONDON, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno, an International Search Marketing Firm, has received a flood of enquiries from worried site owners and marketing agencies. Many have seen their traffic plummet overnight.
"We have been holding numerous meetings across London, the UK and Europe with high street names and established agencies, providing guidance and assistance relating to Google's latest update," commented Tom Parling, the firm's Chief Executive. "You honestly wouldn't believe the amount of established and large agencies that are having to reinvent their search marketing strategies almost overnight. It's times like these when these agency's tactics are really put to the test."
Parling went on to comment that "overuse of anchor text" and "engagement in questionable linking practices" was one of the recurring themes of sites that were suffering from decreased traffic numbers.
Recognised as a leader in the field, Zeno supplies many large agencies who in turn service many high street names and recognised brands.
"Through connection, a lot of high street brands have been able to come to us and receive honest, frank advice about the best way forward. We've now established a sub-team to deal specifically with Google Penguin related issues. We offer practical advice and a clear roadmap of potential routes forward."
Google is taking a tough stance with sub-par promotional activities, and this latest update is one of dozens of tweaks and amendments the search giant makes to its algorithm annually. In 2011, another significant update, known as "Panda" caused havoc among webmasters by penalising websites based on the quality of their written content.
Zeno is a global player in the search marketing industry. The company manages over 600 active campaigns, many of which are through a global network of agency partners and resellers. With established offices in London, Cheltenham, Copenhagen, Berlin, New Delhi and smaller offices globally, their finger is on the pulse of search marketing. Zeno maintains one of the largest SEO resources in the world, with over 28,000 active webmaster contacts for link building - something which is not available or replicable elsewhere.
For more details about Zeno, visit their website at http://www.zenoseo.com, Email info@zenoseo.com, or call 0800 014 8545.
SOURCE Zeno
Zeno
Web Site: http://www.zenoseo.com