Greater Women's Business Council Kicks Off Premiere Luncheon Honoring Ten Corporations In Support of Women Owned Businesses
The Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC) held its first annual Top Ten Corporations Awards luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club on May 25. Ten corporations were recognized for uniting supplier diversity and women business enterprises into their supply chain and business units. Read More
Georgia Public Policy Foundation Honors Georgia's 35 'No Excuses' Schools
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation announced today that 35 schools from 19 school systems across the state have been identified as 2010 "No Excuses" Schools in the Foundation's 2010 Report Card for Parents. Read More
Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta to Host Spellabration 2010 on June 10 at Fox Theatre
Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta presents Spellabration 2010 at the Fabulous Fox on June 10th to fight adult low literacy in Metro Atlanta Read More
City of Stone Mountain to Become Arts Destination
The City of Stone Mountain, already known for its famous granite landmark, will soon become a destination for the arts. Super District 7 Commissioner Connie Stokes helped to pave the way for an artist microenterprise program. Read More
Channel 2 Action News Launches Exit 2 Text It
Researchers cite the use of wireless devices as the number one source of distracted driving and no law in Georgia bans texting while driving. Read More
Georgia's Political Season Heats Up With State Party Leaders at the Atlanta Press Club
Jane Kidd, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia and Sue Everhart, Chair of the Republican Party of Georgia, will be our featured speakers at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thurs., June 10. The presenting sponsor for this event is Thrash-Haliburton. 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
Greater Valley Area Homebuilder Offers Incentives to Those in Automotive Industry
The Greater Valley Group, a West Point developer is offering up to two percent of the purchase price of a home towards upgrades to all Kia employees as well as those in the automotive industry. Read More
Windsong Properties wins GuildQuality's 2010 Guildmaster Award
Windsong Properties was awarded with a Guildmaster Award for its consistent superior customer service. Read More
Coles College of Business 2nd Annual Symposium on Executive and Graduate Education: Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Coles College Office of Executive Education Programs annually sponsors a Symposium at which members of both the academic and business communities share ideas addressing the dual interests of both groups. Read More
Last Day for the Atlanta Daybook "Get Ready for Summer" Sale
Great savings available through May 31. Stock up now to cover your summer events and press releases. Read More
Nonprofit Boards: How They Work, How to Be a Good Member, and Where to Find the Right One
Join The Atlanta Women's Foundation for a session of Women on Board, a women's leadership development program focused on developing skills of current and potential board leaders. Read More
NBAF presents "Stormy's Supper Club" at 2010 Gala Extravaganza
Don't miss National Black Arts Festival's 2010 Gala on July 17th at the historic and beautifully-renovated 200 Peachtree building. The largest fundraising for NBAF each year, the Gala promises to be a swingin' evening of glitzy entertainment, glorious food and glamorous evening wear! Read More
Green Chamber Mixer- June 2
Please join the quarterly Social Mixer held by Green Chamber of the South and presented by Reznick Group. This free networking event will have light food, good conversation, and a cash bar. Read More
Kennesaw State University's Next Certified Managerial Coach Program Starts June 12!
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 June 12, 2010. Read More
KSS Family Law Announces Use of mobilezen for Mobile Information Delivery
KSS Family Law recently incorporated mobile technology (mobilezen) to help communicate with their clients. Read More
New Construction Begins at Hanover Place in Alpharetta
Bowen Family Homes' Hanover Place in Alpharetta has sold out of move-in ready homes. The metro-Atlanta home builder has recently begun new starts on several floorplans and is now offering home buyers with the opportunity to purchase presales. Read More
Percentage red-light cameras reduce the rate of fatal red-light runnings: 24%.
Percentage lengthening the duration of the yellow cycle can reduce red-light running: 50% or more.
Number of lives red-light cameras saved in 14 cities during a five-year period: 159.
(USA Today)
Percent of Brand ‘Likes’ on Facebook come from advertisements: 75%.
Fastest growing city on Facebook in terms of usage in 2010: Chicago.
Country with the second largest population on Facebook: Indonesia.
Fastest growing segment of users on Facebook in 2010: College-aged kids (18-24).
(AllFacebook.com)
Average time per day the average American Internet user watches videos online: 30 minutes.
The percentage of U.S. iPad users that are interested in seeing videos within magazine ads on their iPad: 75%.
(eMarketer via David Erickson)
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King of the content castle: How to write an effective online press release
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You've heard it before: Content is king.
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