Ogilvy & Mather Atlanta Opens Its Doors at Atlantic Station
Ogilvy & Mather, one of the most respected and successful marketing communications companies in the world, today announced the opening of its new Atlanta office location on the 21st floor at BB&T; Tower at Atlantic Station. Read More
Join Fulton County and the CDC to Launch New HIV Prevention Campaign
Panel discussion and reception to launch Testing Makes Us Stronger, a public health initiative that encourages black gay and bisexual men in Atlanta to get tested for HIV. Read More
Connie Glaser, Global Expert on Women's Leadership, to Headline Possible Woman Conference
IMAGINE! Possible Woman 2012 also features Marsha Sampson Johnson, Kim Bearden, Jeffery Tobias Halter and Chief Justice Carol Hunstein. Read More
Join DMA Atlanta as Dan McDade of PointClear Speaks on "The Truth About Leads"
This practical presentation sheds light on the little-known secrets that help you focus your lead-generation efforts, align your sales and marketing organizations and drive revenue. Read More
AMA Collegiate Job Fair 2012
With the ever increasing competition for entry-level positions for college and young career-minded professional, AMA is bringing to the Atlanta area an incredible opportunity for those seeking careers in Marketing. Read More
Neal Davis Named President of GAHBA
Senator Johnny Isakson installed Neal Davis, owner of Neal Davis Homes, as the association's new president. Read More
The Providence Group of Georgia Announced as New Home Builder
Whether homebuyers desire a luxury condo, townhome or single-family home, The Providence Group of Georgia LLC has the perfect home to meet their needs. Read More
Newsmaker Luncheon with Chairman of Motion Picture Association of America Chris Dodd
Chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, Chris Dodd, Will Discuss the Growing Georgia Film Industry. Read More
Leadership DeKalb Now Accepting Class of 2013 Applications
Local community advocates are invited to apply for Leadership DeKalb's Class of 2013. A 10-month community awareness and leadership development course for DeKalb County's most active and influential leaders. Read More
Barefoot in the Park Co-Founder Cindy Sutt Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the First Annual ArtWorks! Gwinnett Awards gala, Cindy Sutt was recognized by her peers for her 26 years of work in the Gwinnett County art community, which includes the Aurora Theater and Barefoot in the Park. Read More
Rich Steele Earns APR+M Certification
Rich Steele has earned his APR+M (Accredited in Public Relations) certification, it was announced today by the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Read More
Braves Manager, Fredi Gonzalez, Discusses Baseball Season at the APC
Atlanta Braves Manager, Fredi Gonzalez, will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, February 7. Read More
The Providence Group Offers Incentive at Highlands of Sandy Springs
The Providence Group is giving a $10,000 Any Way You Want It Buyer Bonus to use toward closing costs, upgrades or appliances on the recently released midrise condominium flats at Highlands of Sandy Springs. Read More
Rockhaven Homes Offers Atlanta Great In-Town Choices for New Construction Homes
With quality built new homes available in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Emory/Druid Hills, Rockhaven brings luxury and value to new homebuyers in today's market. Read More
Valentine's Day in the United States
Percentage of adults that say they celebrate Valentine's Day: 62%
Dollars spent on candy the week before February 14: 448 million
Pounds of chocolate candy bought during Valentine's Day week: 58 million
Valentine's Day cards and gifts sent each year: 150 million
Number of 'Sweethearts' candy produced annually: 8 billion
Percentage of adults that say they purchase flowers or plants on Valentine's Day: 23%
Average amount men shell out: $150
Average amount women shell out: $74
(History Channel)
Annual global spending on education is $1.1 trillion. Annual global spending on military is $1.3 trillion (45% by USA).
U.S. and European expenditure on pet food is $17 billion per year.
The global expenditure on health care and nutrition is $2.1 trillion.
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