FOX 5 Atlanta: Station of the Year and Best Newscast!
The GAB considered everything from quality news coverage to community events and determined that FOX 5 deserved these recognitions for its wide-ranging, exceptional service to the metro-Atlanta broadcast area Read More
PAWS Atlanta seeks volunteers for clean-up day June 13
PAWS Atlanta (www.PAWSAtlanta.org) seeks volunteers to assist in various landscaping projects this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More
Fair Pay Act Doesn't Just Benefit Women
Sweeping changes in labor and employment law will have major impacts on virtually every business. Local seminar and certification helps organizations understand how to comply with the new legislation. Read More
Innovative, Business & Housing Expos to "Connect, Inform & Activate" Georgia Citizens, Businesses & Government Agencies
Government and business partners will host a FREE Business & Housing Expo on Saturday, June 13. Workshops and exhbitors on site. To register, visit www.dca.ga.gov. Read More
Highland Homes Launches New Web Site
mRELEVANCE, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of the revamped Highland Homes Web site, www.HighlandHomes.org. This highly optimized site offers a new theme that better showcases the builder's homes and community locations with an updated search function and online chat capability. The Highland Homes website better integrates social media tools including the Highland Homes blog, model home virtual tours on YouTube and photos on Flickr, as well as the Highland Homes' Facebook, MySpace and Twitter pages. Read More
Magnolia Run for Epilepsy -- 4-Mile Run & 1-Mile Walk at Perimeter Mall on Saturday, June 20th
Epilepsy of Georgia holds 26th Annual Magnolia Run Read More
Orrin C. and Dr. E: The Ebony & Ivory of Teaching At-Risk Youth Life Changing Problem Solving Skills June 15-19
In pursuit of their mission to change millions of lives, Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson and Dr. Eric Fisher come together June 15-19 for the Be Someone "Strategic Leadership Camp" for at-risk youth. Read More
AMA Next Generation SIG Luncheon/Summit
Advocacy in the Digital Age -- how social media is changing the way marketers reach everyday people Read More
Peter Shankman, founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), Shares His Insights on Media, PR, Social Networks and the Future
HARO founder Peter Shankman will share his insights and perspectives on the future of communications at the June 2009 PRSA|GA luncheon. An entrepreneur, author, speaker, and worldwide connector, Peter is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about Social Media, PR, marketing, advertising, creativity, and customer service. Read More
Bamboo Studio Launches Biodegradable Dinnerware Line in Atlanta
Bamboo Studio introduces a revolutionary line of disposable and compostable bamboo dinnerware, perfect for the eco-conscious homeowner, restaurant, or event planner. The line of plates, bowls, serving trays and accessories is made from the discarded sheath of a bamboo plant, making them naturally durable and 100% biodegradable. Read More
Atlanta Business Professionals Rival to Raise Money for Blood Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will name it's Man & Woman of the Year this Thursday, June 11th at their Grand Finale at the W Hotel in Buckhead. Twelve local community leaders---ten men and two women-- have been competing for the last ten weeks to see who can raise the most money. Read More
Ignatius House Hosts Women's Weekend Retreat, June 19-21
Ignatius House (www.ignatiushouse.org), a retreat center located on 20 peaceful acres along the Chattahoochee River, invites women of all faiths and backgrounds to a Women's Weekend Retreat June 19-21. The retreat is a chance to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with the spiritual. Read More
Channel 2 Celebrates
Channel 2 presents an exciting night of community coverage in an hour long special. Read More
What Every Nonprofit Board Member Needs To Know
Nonprofit Univeristy (R) announces an innovative series on becoming and sustaining nonprofit board excellence. If you are on a nonprofit board ~ you won't want to miss this series of seminars Read More
Business to Business Presents an Education Panel Discussion June 23
The three key areas to be discussed are: • Early Learning • Recruitment & retention of Quality Teachers • Effective School Board Governance Read More
Local Pulitzer Winners Reveal Pathway to the Prize
The Atlanta Press Club hosts four Atlanta Pulitzer Prize winners at a Newsmaker Luncheon and book signing on Tuesday, June 23. The panel of winners includes Doug Blackmon for general nonfiction, Hank Klibanoff for history, Mike Luckovich for editorial cartooning and Cynthia Tucker for commentary. The sponsor for this event will be Cox Media Group. 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.
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Ali Mangkang, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition;
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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A Holiday message from What's Up Interactive and Atlanta Daybook
Thu, 23 Dec 2010
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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