15,000 Atlantans to Lace Up for March for Babies - April 24th
This Saturday April 24, thousands of families and business leaders in metro Atlanta will walk, stroll or run in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies - the nation's oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. Read More
Nonprofit Executive Ellen McCarty Launches McCarty & Co.
McCarty presents "Finding Tomorrow's Leaders for Today's Nonprofits" morning of May 5 at Roswell Doubletree Hotel. Register now for special price on this "sector switching" workshop by leading nonprofit CEO. Read More
Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall to Attend "Never Too Late For Justice" Panel Discussion
Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall to attend "Never Too Late for Justice," a panel discussion exploring the legal, historical, and societal impact of unsolved racially motivated murders during the civil rights era. Read More
2010 Shop, Show & Tell: One-of-a-kind social shopping event to offer great finds for shoppers, big revenue for vendors
Shop, Show & Tell, a signature Ms. CEO event, is a shopping expo with a twist! Shoppers will find unique items at great prices and can share the fun with family and friends at a social media station. Plus, vendors and sponsors will be positioned for top marketing and selling success. Read More
You've Got the Look
Tuesday, April 27, IABC and AIGA Atlanta are teaming up for a great luncheon on visual communications. Leading designers and brand strategists will present case studies showing how visual media are used to advance business strategies and get results. Read More
Atlanta International Soccer Fest 2010 Launches to Benefit SOS Children's Villages
Sponsors, volunteers and participants are being recruited for a metro-area celebration, Atlanta International Soccer Fest 2010, currently being organized to coincide with the soccer matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, June 11- July 11. More than 88,000 Georgians play soccer! Read More
Windsong Properties Featured in AARP The Magazine
Atlanta's leading Active Adult courtyard builder is recognized in this month's AARP The Magazine after being awarded a special honor for its Somerset community in Woodstock. Read More
The Role of Trust
A great product and exceptional service is all it takes, right? Not so fast! Today, trust in your business matters as much as your reputation for quality. Learn the results of the 10th annual Edelman Trust Barometer at Atlanta Women's Network on April 27. Read More
Laurie Olivier and Consulate General to be Honored at the event hosted by Georgia-Pacific
One of Israel's top business technology leaders, Dr. Yossi Vardi, will be the featured Israeli keynote speaker at the 9th annual Eagle Star Awards Gala. Laurie Olivier (Veritas Venture Partners) to receive Chamber Founders Award and Israel Consulate General the Community Partner Award. Read More
Finalists Selected for Southeast "Israeli Company of the Year" and "Deal of the Year"
Excitement is building as finalists have been named for Israeli Company of the Year and Deal of the Year for the 9th annual Eagle Star Awards Gala, AICC's community flagship event that honors the people and companies who have contributed most to the Southeast-Israel business relationship. Read More
Atlanta Gears Up For Ovarian Cycle Event
Over 200 indoor cycling enthusiasts will converge on Windy Hill's Midtown Athletic Club on Saturday, April 24, for Ovarian Cycle's "Ride to Change the Future©". Read More
Kennesaw State University's Next Certified Managerial Coach Program Starts May 15!
The effectiveness of talent development within an organization is a critical determinant of the degree of competitiveness in the current business environment. Register today for Kennesaw State University's next Certified Managerial Coach Program starting May 15, 2010. Read More
2010 Atlanta Health and Wellness Expo and 5k
It's back by popular demand! The 2010 Atlanta Health and Wellness Expo. Introducing for the first time, a 5k walk open to the public! 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
Cadence Group CEO Tina Baker Chosen to Speak at ARMA Southeast Region Educational Conference
CEO Tina Baker to discuss "Developing an International Records Retention Policy and Schedule" where she will address the global business environment and records management pressures facing companies that have an international reach. Read More
South Fulton Substance Abuse Prevention Network Comes Together for Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking April 27
SAPNET comes forward to alert and educate parents, teachers, officials, youth, and other community members about the risks of underage drinking, and the impact underage drinking has on the community by hosting a Town Hall Underage Drinking Forum. Read More
What Can Five Hours of Volunteering Earn?
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Do Good Get Rewards is offering a Bahamas Cruise or a Mexico Caribbean Getaway for only five hours of volunteering. Read More
Former First Lady Discusses the Status of Mental Health In America at the Atlanta Press Club
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, June 23. She will discuss the status of mental health in America and sign her new book, Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis. NewsCertified Exchange is the presenting sponsor of this event. Read More
Author John Jung to Discuss Growing up Chinese in the American South at the National Archives at Atlanta
In the preface to his book, Southern Fried Rice, John Jung asks the question "What was it like to be entirely isolated culturally?" He was born into the only Chinese family in Macon, Georgia. His family lived above their laundry between 1928 and 1952. Those years were ones of staunch segregation and Jim Crow laws. Read More
Park Springs Members Hold Community Garage Sale to raise Funds for Employees
The Employee Appreication Fund at Park Springs was put in place in 2005 to raise money for employees at the continuing care retirement community. Read More
CareerBuilder names Social Media as one of the top hiring trends
CareerBuilder names Social Media as one of the top hiring trends. About four in ten employers plan to hire someone focused on social media. Read More
Only Two Move-In Ready Homes Left at McGinnis Reserve
Bowen Family Homes announces only two move-in ready homes are still available at its McGinnis Reserve community in Suwanee. If contracted by April 30, these homes are eligible for the housing stimulus tax credit of up to $8,000 for new buyers and up to $6,500 for repeat and move-up buyer Read More
Strategic Approach Links Culture and High Performance
Today's high-performing organizations know that culture is the key to success. That's why WOW! transformations is introducing beyondboarding™, a program designed to fit your company that embraces an employee throughout her lifetime of service. Read More
University of West Georgia to Host Water Conference, Gubernatorial Debate
Candidates for governor of Georgia from both major parties will debate their ideas for solving the state's water problems at the University of West Georgia's Water Conference on Friday, April 23. Read More
A Legacy of Leadership - A Tribute to Atlanta City Councilman Jim Maddox
The City of Atlanta is proud to honor retired Atlanta City Council Jim Maddox for his dedicated, committed and tireless service to the citizens of our great city. Affectionately referred to as the Dean of the Council, Jim Maddox's 32 years of public service gives him the distinction of being the longest-serving elected official in Atlanta history. Read More
17th Annual Taste of Marietta is Sunday, April 25 at Marietta Square
"Taste the Town!" April 25 at historic Marietta Square -- Sunset Concert to feature popular duo Banks & Shane Read More
Grab Your Fork And The Pepper Sauce! The East Lake Farmers Market Announces Its Inaugural Collard Greens Cook Off
It's a staple on Sunday dinner plates across the south. Collard greens go with a Sunday meal, like popcorn goes with a late night movie or a hotdog at the ballpark. In recognition of this regional delicacy the East Lake Farmers Market will sponsor the inaugural Collards Cook-Off from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1st at the East Lake Farmers Market located at 2nd Avenue & Hosea L. Williams Drive in Atlanta. Read More
Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith hosts The City of Atlanta's Electronic Waste Recycling Day 2010
Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith and the City of Atlanta has partnered with Atlanta Recycling Solutions (ARS) to collect and recycle computers and other household electronics. Residents can bring their items to the Blue Lot at Turner Field from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24th during the city's 2010 Electronic Waste Recycling Day. Read More
Percent of Americans that use Twitter: 13%
95% of Twitter users own a mobile phone, and half access the service from their mobile device.
African-Americans and Latinos are more likely than whites to use Twitter.
(Mashable)
Average number of friends a 22 year-old in U.K. has on sites like Facebook: 1,000 or more
Average number of friends a user over 50 years old in U.K. has on sites like Facebook: 20 or fewer
U.S. online ad revenue in first three months of 2011: $7.3 billion
Percent increase over same period in 2010: 23
Estimated price Twitter paid for Twitter application TweetDeck: $40-50 million
Total number of times Google Maps for mobile has been installed: over 200 million
Percentage of all Google Maps use that is via mobile devices: 40
(Huffington Post)
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What the rise of mobile means for video
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The late 90s and early 2000s were a curious time. If you wanted to watch video on your computer, you needed one of a handful of plugins to watch it - QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media and more. Check out how Adobe's Flash has changed the game for watching and creating videos to view on your computer, smartphone, iPad...
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