Breathing Easier: Emory, Oglethorpe and Mercer, First DeKalb Campuses to Go Tobacco-Free
The DeKalb County Board of Health recently announced a partnership with three local universities - Emory University, Oglethorpe University and Mercer University - to create tobacco-free campuses. Read More
Mark Speece, CEO of 800 Degrees, Reveals to Radio Audience Secrets of Brand Building
Speece, one of the country's most accomplished leaders in the field of branding, has led teams that have developed verbal identities for some of America's most recognizable brands. Read More
March 2012 Sweeps Report
Channel 2 Action News won the March sweeps and delivered 54% of the local news audience. Read More
Three Forward-Thinking Speakers at Free, Public Events at MLK College of Ministers & Laity
Rev. Delman L. Coates, Ardent Supporter of Maryland's Marriage Equality Law; Huffington Post Blogger Jeffrey Small Jr.; and Dell Inc. Education Strategist Mark E. Weston, PhD, Lead Plenary Sessions April 10 and 11. Read More
City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Kaplan K12 to host College Prep Series
Since its inception, more than 4,500 metro area students have participated in the free college entrance exam prep event. Read More
Power Up your Leadership at Possible Woman Conference April 26 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Jane Gentry, Celeste Jonson & Toby Bloomberg will present dynamic leadership lessons. Use code WEDAYBOOK12 for special discount. Read More
Calling All Contestants - ELF Market Collard Greens Cook-Off Planned for April 14
The official judges of the 3rd annual East Lake Farmer's Market's Collards Cook-Off are ready to choose the 2012 Dean of Collard Greens! Read More
April Seminar: Igniting Word of Mouth Movements: Build More Buzz Into Your PR Program
Authentic, sustainable word of mouth marketing is one of the truest forms of public relations, and it can't be manufactured or bought. Read More
Azalea Homes Hosts Grand Opening at Waterford Commons
Realtors and brokers attended and were given the chance to win $20 and $50 gas gifts cards and an iPad 2. The iPad 2 winner was Donna Winfrey-Varner of Metro Brokers. Read More
Ashton Woods Homes Announces New Community in Johns Creek
Highlands at Johns Creek is an intimate enclave of 23 estate homesites. Starting in the low $400,000s, these new homes will have 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and up to 3,894+ square feet of space. Read More
Join DMA Atlanta, Denise Maling of AIS Media and an Esteemed Panel of Local Marketers
Multi-Channel Marketing: The New Era in Marketing | "Top Priorities, Challenges & Strategies for growing their customer base, enhancing customer loyalty and driving profitability in 2012 Read More
Creating Good Jobs: Who, When, How
Gallup chief Jim Clifton, Ambassador Andrew Young headline April 16 policy forum at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Read More
Roberta Flack in Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival and presenting sponsor PNC Bank announce a free Saturday night concert featuring GRAMMY Award-winning artist Roberta Flack. Read More
AMA Atlanta Welcomes Nancy Gibson, VP Shopper Strategies, Coca-Cola Company
April 2012 Signature Luncheon features yet another high-quality speaker drawn from Atlanta's pool of global marketing leaders. Nancy's topic for this session is, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Read More
City Councilmember Carla Smith to Host Atlanta's 10th Annual Electronic Waste Collection
Atlanta's largest and most popular single-day recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Turner Field. Read More
Atlanta Ballet Announces 12|13 Season + Completion of Record-setting Capital Campaign
Atlanta Ballet proudly announces its 12|13 season and the record-setting completion of its largest fundraising effort in its 83-year history. Read More
Join DMA Atlanta, Denise Maling of AIS Media and an Esteemed Panel of Local Marketers
"MULTI-CHANNEL: A New Era in Marketing" Learn directly from our expert panelists and moderator (Denise Maling of AIS Media), on how they leverage multi-channel marketing within their industry. Read More
1864 Confederate Flag Returned to Georgia
While going through a closet, the great grandson of a Union soldier discovered he'd inherited an original flag that once flew above Fort McAllister in Savannah. Read More
Womenetics and Porsche Cars North America Present the 2012 POW! Awards
Join Womenetics and Porsche Cars America as they recognize Atlanta women who have positively impacted business and the community. Read More
Jim Chapman Communities Offers Discounts on Upgrades at Design Center
The builder offers a variety of upgrades. These include finished bonus rooms with baths, outdoor great rooms with fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, sunrooms, screen porches and upgraded trim packages. Read More
Stonecrest Homes and Jim Chapman Communities Announce Successful Sales
The builders sold eight homes in January, 14 in February and 16 in March. Increased sales each month this year is a positive sign that the homebuilding industry is finally headed in the right direction. Read More
Nonprofit Boards: Women on Board, Level II: Advanced Board Training
The Atlanta Women's Foundation and Kilpatrick Townsend host Women on Board on Friday April 20th from 9 am - 3 pm, registration begins at 8:30 am. Read More
Random Sports Facts
Boxing became a legal sport in 1901.
More than 100 million people hold hunting licenses.
Jean Genevieve Garnerin was the first female parachutists, jumping from a hot air balloon in 1799.
In 1975 Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to reach the top of Everest.
The record for the most Olympic medals ever won is held by Soviet gymnast Larissa Latynina. Competing in three Olympics, between 1956 and 1964, she won 18 medals.
The record for the most major league baseball career innings is held by Cy Young, with 7,356 innings.
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Brands on Pinterest
Thu, 05 Apr 2012
In today’s social media market space, marketers are clamoring to find ways to profit from Pinterests’ ever-gaining popularity. No longer are intuitive brands satisfied with awareness, they want Pinterest users to look to the social platform as a gateway to their sites and products.
See how brands have pioneered the promotional side of Pinterest.
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