Sustainability Leadership Series Launches April 16
ROI, the business case for sustainability, bottom line benefits, changing corporate habits, tapping the best of your people, and reaching out beyond the traditional boundaries requires mastery of a growing range of issues. Register and Green Your Credentials - Lead Innovation Read More
Annual WISE Atlanta Anniversary Luncheon April 13
The anniversary event provides time to network with senior, influential women and men in the sports and events industries. The special lunch menu, created by Chef Matt Rainey, is certain to be a culinary highlight at one of the premier restaurants in Atlanta. Read More
A Conversation With Braves' Manager Bobby Cox at The Atlanta Press Club
As Bobby Cox starts his final season managing the Atlanta Braves, he will share thoughts on his career with retired sports columnist Furman Bisher at an Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on April 21. Crawford Media Services is the presenting sponsor of this event. Read More
Brookhaven at Sugarloaf to add eight Homes
Jim Chapman Communities recently began construction on eight news homes at its Brookhaven at Sugarloaf community in Duluth. Of the eight homes under construction, four are already under contract. Read More
Women Leaders in Technology Bring Practical Inspiration to 14th Annual Possible Woman Leadership Conference
With Donna Brazile and other dynamic speakers, presentations and exhibits, the 2010 Possible Woman Conference, April 20 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, offers exciting opportunities for all Read More
Long-time community leader, non-profit executive enters commission race
Joan Garner has announced she is seeking the Fulton County District 6 seat. The seat is currently held by Nancy Boxill, who after 23 years on the Commission has announced her decision not to seek a sixth term. www.GarnerForCommissioner.com Read More
The Kolter Group announces Cresswind at Lake Lanier
The Kolter Group, LLC, announces Cresswind at Lake Lanier, a new exclusive waterfront community, north of Atlanta in Gainesville. To commemorate the grand opening, the resort-inspired, active adult community will host an island-themed celebration on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that is open to the public. Read More
CCCS "Purse Strings" Auction Party Promises Evening of Pampering, Shopping and Networking
Change your purse and change a life. April 22 benefit supports financial education programs to help Atlanta's women and families gain control of their "purse strings" Read More
Social Media for Green and Sustainable Business - April 14, 2010
Social Media is here to stay, and it is not just one more marketing Channel. It is a completely new ball game. We will discuss integrating Social Media into your current marketing, measuring ROI, Green in Social Media and talk about tools that make it easier and more manageable. Read More
Buckhead businessman among top 10 in industry internationally
For the second year in a row M. Bryan Freeman was among those honored as one of the 10 most influential people in the life settlement industry internationally. www.HabershamFunding.com Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV Celebrates Excellence In Georgia High Schools
WSB-TV, Channel 2 celebrates excellence in Georgia high school musical theatre Friday night at 8 p.m. Read More
HERO to host fundraising event for Haiti at Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw, on April 10, 2010
The Health and Education Relief Organization (HERO) invites the community to attend a fundraising event to benefit the children of Haiti at Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw, Center Court, on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. Read More
BBA Welcomes Keynote Speaker David Ratcliffe, CEO of Southern Company, at Quarterly Luncheon on April 15
David M. Ratcliffe, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company (www.southerncompany.com) will be the keynote speaker at the Quarterly Luncheon hosted by the Buckhead Business Association on Thursday, April 15 at 103 West (see www.buckheadbusiness.org). Ratcliffe's speech will focus on ‘The Energy Industry in Today's World'. Read More
Womenetics POW! Award Honoree Spotlight: Jacqueline "Jackie" Yeaney and Helen Lollis
Learn more about Helen Lollis, President, Pathbuilders, Inc. and Jackie Yeaney Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, PGi Read More
Fight for Air and Climb Atlanta!
It's more than a walk. It's more than a run. It's a chance to go vertical with hundreds of participants in the American Lung Association's 2010 Fight For Air Climb Atlanta Read More
Shiv Singh, social media expert says businesses can't ignore the fundamental change in how people engage
Shiv Singh, social media expert says businesses can't ignore the fundamental change in how people engage with each other, with brands, with information. Social media marketing is not a tactic but a strategic framework and philosophy that can drive everything. Read More
BMA April Event and Workshop: How Contagious Content Puts B2B Companies in Buyers' Conversations
Ardath Albee, author of the popular new book, eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale and CEO of her firm Marketing Interactions, will share insights, tips and case studies about how to create and use content that facilitates sales conversations. Read More
May Monthly Luncheon - Hospitality History by Holiday Inn: The Story Behind An Iconic Brand's Re-launch
In the midst of economic uncertainty, the brand's parent company, IHG, announced a global re-launch of Holiday Inn beginning in 2007 to be completed by 2010. Francie Schulwolf, vice president of Corporate Communications for the Americas division of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) PLC, will discuss how and why public relations was central to the IHG global team's strategy for consistent brand delivery, Read More
Department of Energy's Small Business Conference coming to Atlanta
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will be hosting the 11th Annual DOE Small Business Conference & Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, on May 10-12, 2010. Read More
Kathy Carter Headlines Women in Sports and Events Anniversary Event on April 13
Kathy Carter, FIFA Board Member and Vice President at Soccer United Marketing/Major League Soccer will be the featured speaker at Atlanta's Women in Sports and Events' 6th Annual Anniversary Luncheon on April 13. More at: http://bit.ly/aEe3J9. Read More
Number of display ads in Facebook during the first three months of 2010: 176 billion.
Amount fo sales conducted on PayPal in 2009: $60 billion.
Amount of that from Zynga (Farmville and other games): $500 million
(Forbes)
Number of items on the Starbucks menu through August 31: 70.
As of September 1: 25
Number of Starbucks outlets: 1,000
Number with drive-thrus: 335
(USA Today)
Number of people who have put down a deposit to buy a Terrafugia Transition flying car when it goes on sale later this year: 80.
Amount each vehicle will sell for: $194.000.
"What comes with ease goes with ease."
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Brooke Anglin, MixIt Marketing;
Emily Hargrove, Forte Public Relations;
Colette Haywood, Three GIrls & A Mic.
How leadership built a church in rural west Georgia
A story for the season: the lesson I learned about how leadership built a church in rural west Georgia. Read Richard Warner's full blog post here....
4 B2B best practices from BtoB Magazine's NetMarketing Series
BtoB Magazine’s NetMarketing breakfast series stopped in Atlanta last week, and our team was there. Bright and early at the Four Seasons hotel in Midtown, we were excited to sit down and hear from four kickass B2B marketers:
Tara Bianco of SPX Corp.
Nicole Lipson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Liz McClellan of Sage Software, Inc.
Rachel Spasser of Ariba, Inc.
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Here's a special message from our teams here at What's Up Interactive and Atlanta Daybook. Wishing you all a joyous and safe holiday season, and a happy 2011!
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