Fostering Academic Success for Disadvantaged Youth
BGCMA announces launch of new comprehensive educational pilot to elevate impact on youth. Read More
Get Luckie in the District Program July-September 2010
The 1st annual Get Luckie in the District Program launched in 2009 to rave reviews and was an excellent introduction of the Luckie Marietta District to consumers. This year's slate of prizes includes over 40 items as part of nine packages of gifts. The collaborative effort of the innovative, engaging and walkable Luckie Marietta District is what makes this program so appealing. Read More
"Atlanta Symphony Songster 2010" Vocal Competition Entry Deadline Today At Midnight (EST)
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Turner Classic Movies® are inviting amateur singers to compete in the "Atlanta Symphony Songster 2010" vocal competition, and a chance to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Read More
Councilmember Hall invites Atlantans to Dine Out for Public Safety in Inman Park this Wednesday, July 28
District 2 City Councilmember Kwanza Hall invites Atlantans to join him for dinner in Inman Park on the evening of Wednesday, July 28 as the Inman Park Neighborhood Association and the Inman Park Business Association hold the second annual "Dine Out for Public Safety." Read More
Glen Lake Apartments Invites Dogs and Their Owners to Monthly Yappy Hour
Glen Lake Apartments in Sandy Springs invites dogs and their owners to attend the monthly Yappy Hour in the community's dog park, with the next event scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Read More
Virginia Lewis has Joined What's Up Interactive as Vice President for Delivery
Atlanta interactive marketing agency What's Up Interactive welcomes Virginia Lewis in a new role, as Vice President for Delivery for the 20-year-old interactive agency. Read More
Top Experts Will Address Marketing's Biggest Challenges at the Social Media Integration Conference
Attendees will learn practical, real-world strategies from top social media experts to integrate social media into PR and marketing campaigns. Read More
National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter to Hold its Annual Entrepreneurial Institute August 7th
"Turn Your Passion into Profit!" will be held Saturday, Aug.7th, 8:30AM-6 PM. During this full-day conference, aspiring and established entrepreneurs will gain knowledge and resources from industry experts on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today's marketplace. Read More
Bowen Family Homes Offers $10,000 Buyer Incentive at Oakdale Preserve
Bowen's buyer incentive is only available through July 31, 2010 on move-in ready homes. Don't miss out. Read More
Atlanta High School, home to John Schneider, Usher, Raven-Symone Plans Mega-Reunion
The first ever mega class reunion for multiple graduating classes of Atlanta's North Springs High School will be held Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2010. Read More
PRSA|GA Phoenix Awards - Better late than never: Phoenix Awards deadline extension
We've heard you loud and clear! The deadline for the 2010 Phoenix Awards has been extended to Friday, July 30 at 5 p.m. for the "better late than never" crowd. Read More
July 31 is "Christmas in July" in Historic Marietta
5K Flamingo Run starts from Marietta Square at 7:30am on July 31. Dressed in his summer outfit of Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, Santa arrives at 10am on Historic Marietta Trolley. Read More
Touchstone Homes Summer's End Clearance Sale Ends August 1st!
Touchstone Homes is offering 6% Selling Commission, Reduced Pricing on ALL Inventory Homes across Metro Atlanta and Buyer Bonuses!!! 4 day to go - Ends August 1st!! Read More
August seminar: "Atlanta TV News Unplugged"
Assignment editors/managers from the ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC Atlanta affiliates will discuss topics including how they make coverage decisions. Bonus: Attendees will participate in an "open pitching" session. Read More
Symposium on Habit-Based Marketing at KSU on August 26th
The Coles College of Business is pleased to announce a daylong initiative to provide marketers and executives with the insights and tools they need to understand the rapidly changing world of marketing. Read More
Hunting Preserve to Open near Georgia and Alabama State Line
Twisted Pine Hunting Preserve will open Sept. 4, the first day of dove season. The 2,100 acre hunting preserve allows for a variety of hunts including deer and turkey. Read More
Save the Date: Heron Bay Golf and Country Club Hosts Seventh Annual Goblin Gallop
Save the date, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club is pleased to announce that the seventh annual Goblin Gallop to benefit Henry County's Hands of Hope Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 3 p.m. You are invited to grab your favorite Halloween costume and join Heron Bay for an afternoon of fall family fun. The event includes a 5K run, 1mile Run/Walk and Tot Trot. 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."
Arabian Proverb
Daybook Welcomes:
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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