Georgia Lottery debuts Decades of Dollars
The Georgia Lottery is introducing a multi-state game with the opportunity to win millions of dollars. Decades of Dollars is a new game with a top prize of $250,000 every year for 30 years. Read More
Al Bartell Introduces Regional Health and Wellness Initiative at Cobb Galleria
The Health and Wellness Initiative will convene a regional event free to the public at the Cobb Galleria this Saturday. Read More
The Fund for Southern Communities presents 'Sweet Honey In The Rock' March 25
The Fund for Southern Communities will present Sweet Honey In The Rock on March 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Morehouse College in the King Chapel in Atlanta, GA. Read More
Tommy Nobis Center Hosts Open House for New Electronics Recycling Facility March 3
The Tommy Nobis Center will host an open house March 3 featuring environmental activist Laura Turner Seydel. The open house introduces an environmentally and socially responsible initiative to the business and consumer communities. Read More
Content Science Experiences Significant Growth
Content Science, a leading content strategy consultancy, today announced significant business growth in its inaugural year bringing ten new clients aboard and completing more than 30 projects. Read More
Influencing the Headlines: Empowering Women in Media
Despite earning nearly 60% of university degrees, there is an almost epidemic underrepresentation of women in media. NewsCertified Exchange, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and 85 Broads are working to change this trend. Read More
Atlanta Nonprofits Stay Tuned Up on Form 990 with GH&I; on February 9
Does your tax-exempt organization have a handle on new Form 990 reporting requirements for the IRS? GH&I;'s nonprofit advisors are offering a complimentary Form 990 tune-up for nonprofits. Lunch provided. CPE credit available. Read More
16th Annual Hope for a Cure Gala to benefit JDRF - Saturday, May 7, 2011
Become a part of the cure for type 1 diabetes- The black tie event expects to hosts more than 650 guests at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel on May 7, 2011. Sponsorship Packages are going fast. Read More
NARI Atlanta, and Southface EarthCraft Renovation Team Join Forces
NARI Atlanta is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with Southface and the EarthCraft Renovation program. Read More
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Celebrates 11th Year
AM 1690 and Newstalk 1160 sponsor Atlanta Jewish Film Festival in the event's 11th year. Read More
Two Run Creek Farms Launches New Website
Landscapers searching for the perfect trees or shrubs to complement their latest project now have a new resource available. Two Run Creek Farms, a North Georgia-based nursery, recently unveiled its new website, www.tworuncreekfarms.com Read More
Highland Homes Announces Special Closeout Pricing on Ready-to-Own Inventory
Highland Homes is closing out last years stock with huge price discounts until March 1, 2011, on seven of their Ready-to-Own homes located in Winter Haven, Lakeland and Bartow, Fla. Read More
GMCF Marks Diabetes Alert Day - Offers Free Diabetes Education Classes
Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) is offering free diabetes education classes to eligible Medicare beneficiaries. The classes, taught by trained health care professionals, are conveniently located. Read More
Get Tested for Kidney Disease, the 'Silent Killer'
Imagine 280 Georgia Domes full of screaming basketball fans. Now imagine all those huge arenas full of Americans who have a silent, deadly disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 20 million people. Read More
Womenetics Presents Health, Heart and Humor: The Attitude for Successful Leadership
Join Womenetics on Wed, February 23 to take a lighter look at a serious subject - how incorporating humor can enhance every woman's physical well being and workplace leadership effectiveness. Read More
You're Invited to "Capture the Flag" with Diet Coke and The Heart Truth Feb. 22
Diet Coke has new packaging with heart flag graphics and is bringing these images to life. Plant and capture your own flag to trigger donations from Diet Coke to heart health programs and watch a game of "Capture the Flag." Read More
Small Business Financing Conference Set for March 16 in Atlanta Sponsored by New Non-Profit
The full-day of education will feature seasoned speakers, workshops, resource materials, a financing panel discussion and one-on-one business counseling. Read More
PRSA|GA's Real World PR 2011 Collegiate Conference Friday, February 18
The Real World PR conference offers public relations students break-out sessions focusing on career tracks (e.g., healthcare, government, entertainment, sports and more), a Career Expo, small group discussions with professionals and other networking opportunities. Read More
2nd Annual Shop Show & Tell Expo: 2-Day Only Early Bird Special Vendor Rate Announced
Ms. CEO announces 2-day-only 2011 Shop, Show & Tell early bird vendor registration special. Vendors last year made 3 to 6 times their investment. Offer includes a $1,100 package for less than $200! Read More
WIT Foundation Awards $28,000 in Grants to Local High Schools and Robotics Program
Women in Technology's WIT Foundation is announcing today the winners of $28,000 in grants provided to local high schools and Georgia FIRST Robotics program. Read More
Doria Roberts Announced as Nuttin But Stringz Opener
Nuttin But Stringz is scheduled to perform at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on February 10 at 8 p.m. and Atlanta based, internationally touring singer/songwriter and spoken word artist Doria Roberts will open the show. Read More
Super Bowl Sunday Safety: Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) wants to remind football fans that if their Super Bowl celebration includes adult beverages, the best way to kick off the biggest sporting event of the year is to make sure to have a designated driver before kickoff. Read More
An Evening with Max Cleland
Max Cleland, Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission and former U.S. Senator from Georgia will speak at a special evening program on Monday, February 7. Cleland will sign copies of his book, Heart of a Partriot. Read More
Capacity of a 3.5 Inch HD floppy: 1.44 Megabytes
Capacity of a standard DVD: 4.7 Gigabytes
Estimated capacity of the human brain: 2.5 Petabytes
All digitally stored information as of 2010: 1 Zettabytes
Total Global Media Spending
Television: $190 Billion
Internet: $72 Billion
Newspapers: $93 Billion
Magazines: $43 Billion
Radio: $330 Billion
Outdoor: $31 Billion
United States estimated media spending share: $151 Billion
Percentage of online spending will be used to advertise on social networking sits: 10%
Percentage of social media users connect with companies: 25%
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