It's time to go 'Back to the Chattahoochee' this Saturday
Paddlers of all ages and skill levels will take to the water on Saturday, with a FREE family festival afterward in Riverside Park. Read More
Art on Atlanta Artist of the Month Showcase at Emerging Art Scene Gallery
Art on Atlanta Foundation's second quarterly Artist of the Month Showcase will be held at the Emerging Art Scene gallery in Castleberry Hill on Friday, June 10 from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m., during the monthly Castleberry Art Walk. Read More
Dave Francombe joins What's Up Interactive as Executive Producer
What's Up Interactive announces the addition of award-winning video executive Dave Francombe to its team. Read More
Real Men Cook's Father's Day Celebration to feature Comedian "DC" Curry
There's no better way to strengthen families and community than celebrating Father's Day at the 22nd annual Real Men Cook for Charity Atlanta celebration on Sunday, June 19 from 3 PM until 6 PM. Read More
Shop, Show & Tell Boosts Summer Profits for Small Business Owners; Registration Ends 6/15
[VIDEO ENCLOSED] Shop, Show & Tell will boost summer profits for small business owners. Register as a vendor by 6/15 to connect with up to 1,000 new customers. Sign up online in less than 2 minutes! Read More
Atlanta's Social Media Integration Conference Announces Full Schedule
Atlanta's Social Media Integration Conference Announces Full Schedule, New Nationally- Known Speakers Added; Sessions for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert-Level Attendees Read More
Atlanta Plastic Surgeons Shine Light on Misinformation Putting Patients at Risk
The board certified plastic surgeons at Marietta Plastic Surgery are concerned with the rise in procedures performed by non-board certified doctors on unknowing patients and their misleading advertising claims. Read More
Acclaimed National Conference Series Aims to Empower Women in Media in Atlanta
Global Media and Journalist resource NewsCertified Exchange will present its groundbreaking conference series Influencing the Headlines: Empowering Women for Global Media in Atlanta on June 10, 2011. Read More
Join the Atlanta Dream and its Supporters for Community Leadership Reception and Game
The public is invited to reception with Atlanta Dream Owners, followed by a game. 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, NuVox Room at Philips Arena. Read More
Bernie Marcus Discusses His Pledge to Philanthropy at the Atlanta Press Club
Philanthropist Bernie Marcus will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15. Eaton Academy is the presenting sponsor. Read More
Cresswind at Lake Lanier Breaks Ground on New Model Park
The public is invited to the groundbreaking for 11 new model homes at Cresswind at Lake Lanier, The Kolter Group's popular resort-inspired active adult community adjacent to Lake Lanier. Read More
Edward Andrews Homes Announces 1-2-3 Bonuses for Co-op Agents
Co-op agents who sell a home in any Edward Andrews Homes community marketed by About Sales, Inc. can earn bonuses in the companys agent outreach incentive program called 1-2-3. The more buyers you bring, the better your Read More
CredAbility Thanks Sponsors, Celebrates Success of Purse Strings fundraiser
Funds raised by Purse Strings cocktail reception and silent auction at Ventanas will help provide 200 counseling sessions and education seminars for the women of Atlanta. Read More
CPSI Offers Seven Pre-Conference Workshops on Innovation, Creativity, and Leadership
CPSI offers preconference workshops on June 19 providing seven very different approaches to creativity, from product development, to team dynamics to solving large system-related problems creatively. Read More
Hot Topic for June SIG Luncheon: Digital Insights that Drive Strategy
Especially in today's digital environment, we witness advances in digital technology on a daily basis. We see new digital applications almost every time we turn on our cellular phones. Read More
Foreclosure Prevention Fair Offers Help to Homeowners
Fulton County Offers Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure. June 11 Foreclosure Prevention Fair at Alpharetta High School will help homeowners to determine if they qualify for loan modifications or other assistance. Read More
PRSA June 2011 Monthly Meeting
How can PR build not just visibility but star quality for your brand? Learn the behind-the-scenes story on how the state of Georgia transformed itself into a top destination for TV series and movies. Read More
Nonprofit Board Leadership Conference
David Styers' 5 Ways to Increase Your Board Member's Engagement. Read More
Smart Phone App Enables Bank Clients to Make Deposits from Anywhere
Private Bank of Buckhead has launched PB Mobile Deposit, a Smart Phone app which enables the bank's clients to make deposits from their phones. Read More
Atlanta Press Club 2010 Awards of Excellence in Journalism
Join the Atlanta Press Club as we honor the best in journalism at a cocktail reception and awards presentation on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 6:00p.m. at The Commerce Club in downtown Atlanta. Read More
mRELEVANCE Launches Social Marketing Program for Wynn Buick GMC
mRELEVANCE, LLC is pleased to announce a new social marketing program for Wynn Buick GMC. The focal point of the Cartersville, Ga. auto dealer's program is its new blog. Read More
100% Financing Available on Inventory Homes at McIntosh Place
Stonecrest Homes is offering 100% financing through Cornerstone Bank for qualified buyers who close on an inventory home at McIntosh Place. Read More
Percentage of residents who have changed their address in the past year: 12%
Percentage of U.S. energy currently generated by renewables: 11%
Cost of an "unlocked" 16 GB iPhone 4: $649
The most common iPhone passcode: 1234
Time needed to read average online privacy policy: 10 minutes
Average time spent each month on Twitter.com per user: 2 hours 12 mins.
Average time spent each month on Facebook.com, per user: 4 hours 35 mins.
Registered LinkedIn users at the end of 2010: 90 million
"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit."
- Napoleon Hill
Speed of the World's Fastest Toy Car: 161.76 MPH
Percentage of Americans, Particularly iPhone Users, that Have Online Regrets: 35%
Amount of the online education industry: $34 billion
Year University of Phoenix launched its private, for-profit online school: 1989
Number of students enrolled at University of Phoenix: more than 500,000
Nearly half of online students are 26 or older.
Almost half of college students take at least one class online.
Percentage of public higher learning institutions that have online learning in their long-term plans: 75%
(Mashable)
Date of Google's first "Google Doodle" logo: November 14, 2001
"The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure."
-B. C. Forbes
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Video: Going, going, goodbye viral
Mon, 13 Jun 2011
When marketers deem “going viral” as the only success factor of their online video efforts they are doing their brand a disservice. The reality is simple yet brutal - the possibility of any online video “going viral” is unlikely. 48 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute.
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