Life Insurance Industry Association Holds Two Fall Conferences in Atlanta
Life Insurance Settlement Association to hold two Fall conferences in Atlanta; Federal Reserve's Thomas J. Cunningham to keynote. Read More
Mobile Marketing Experts from Kodak, SPANX and IBM to Appear at Go Mobile Conference
The Go Mobile Conference and Workshop just announced the newest experts to take part in its All-Star Mobile Marketing Panel Discussion. Attendees will hear authorities from Kodak, SPANX, IBM and the 60 Second Marketer. Read More
The 28th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show, Sept. 23-25, 2011
Atlanta's Largest and Most Popular Home Show runs Sept. 23-25 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Hundreds of exhibitors will be featured along with speakers, product sampling and in-booth demonstrations. Read More
Classic Robotics Showcase & Invitational Will Highlight Hundreds of Outstanding Programs
Classic Robotics Showcase & Invitational Presented by Georgia Power Set to Bring Youth Together to Dialogue About Robotics, Technology and Much More. Read More
Join the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta for the 14th Annual IMPACT Awards
Join the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta for the 14th Annual IMPACT Awards, presented by The Home Depot Foundation. The IMPACT Awards honor the superlative work of corporations that have enhanced the community by supporting the mission of local nonprofits. Read More
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta 2011 Blue Jean Ball Oct. 22
Event promises to be most comfortable gala; is intended to raise awareness and support for vital citizen crime-fighting program. Read More
Women in Technology Recognizes First-Ever Legacy Award Winner Becky Blalock
The Atlanta-based non-profit association Women in Technology (WIT) announced that Becky Blalock, former senior vice president and chief information officer of Southern Company is the recipient of WIT’s inaugural Legacy Award. Read More
Join us as our panel discusses Social/Mobile Convergence, Trends and Forecasting
Our panel will examine the conversion funnel of SoLoMo, and explore the role of each in driving awareness, advocacy, retention and purchase decisions. Read More
New Classic Shows Coming This Fall
Art Rogers, director of programming for Channel 2 WSB-TV, just announced more hits on MeTV's fourth quarter programming schedule found on the station's second tier digital channel 2.2. Read More
Wells Fargo CEO Discusses the Banking Industry at the Atlanta Press Club
Chairman, President and CEO of Wells Fargo John Stumpf will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Monday, October 24. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is the presenting sponsor. Read More
Mobile Deposits Now Available on Android and Blackberry Platforms
"The way banking used to be...with the service you expect AND market-leading technology." Read More
A Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Governing
Georgia politics is full of excitement and intrigue, and House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones will take share insights on her role and what's next for Georgia. Read More
Naomi Tutu to Speak at Womenetics Event
Womenetics is happy to announce the participation of Naomi Tutu at the Womenetics' Global Women's Initiative, an event that will connect attendees to key policy and decision makers working to advance women internationally. Read More
mRELEVANCE Develops Search for Homes Tab on Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods' Facebook Page
The Search for Homes tab on Facebook will allow buyers to find Acadia homes easier and faster. Read More
Ashton Woods Homes Sells 15 Homes in Two Months at The Battery on Paces Ferry
Ashton Woods Homes enjoyed incredible sales success at The Battery on Paces Ferry so far this summer with 15 new homes sold. Five townhomes were sold in July and 10 in August. Read More
Atlanta's 1st-ever Disabilities Film Festival Launches October 1, 2011
ReelAbilities ATL opening night features Atlanta premier of two short films & a performance by Full Radius Dance Company. Read More
Belk Presents the YWCA of Greater Atlanta's Open Your Purse Event
Hosted by the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, Open Your Purse is a highlight among philanthropic events in the Atlanta community. Read More
Alliant | GMCF one of 'Atlanta's Best Places to Work for 2011' by Atlanta Business Chronicle
The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Alliant | GMCF one of 'Atlanta's 2011 Best Places to Work' for the third year in a row. The honor resulted from a survey of nearly 500 Atlanta-area companies. Read More
Surf Fest Returns To Rock Clarkston
Surf Fest, an outdoor concert featuring surf rock bands from all over the country, is returning this Saturday after a one-year absence. Read More
The BBA Welcomes the Executive Director of the Wren's Nest House Museum, Lain Shakespeare
On Thursday, September 22, Lain Shakespeare, executive director of the Wren's Nest House Museum, will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting. Read More
Atlanta Ad Club's October Event: The Future of Digital Wallets
Join us as Christina White discusses the current digital wallet landscape, what the future holds, as well as creating a digital wallet worth having. Read More
AMA Uniquely Combines the Atlanta Braves, Collegiates & Marketing in One Evening Event
With an emphasis on Entertainment-Based Social Media, AMA Atlanta hosts the September 2011 Collegiate Event at Turner Field with a fun-filled, action packed night. Read More
Atlanta Association of Black Journalist Celebrates 35 Years of History
On Monday, September 26th the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ) will celebrate its 35th birthday. AABJ will hold a spectacular birthday celebration at Atlanta's Museum Bar, hosted by WSB-TV Atlanta Anchor Monica Pearson. Read More
Amp Up Your Professional Practice's Public Relations with Half-day Seminar October 5
In two weeks: Seminar at Buckhead Club Offers Actionable Media Relations Training; Space is Limited. Read More
City of Atlanta to honor Xernona Clayton, a Civil Rights Leader and Broadcasting Executive
On Tuesday, September 20 at 10 a.m., Atlanta will honor civil rights activist and broadcasting pioneer, Xernona Clayton with the dedication of an honorary street and a park plaza at the intersection of Peachtree and Baker St Read More
Honore, Leader of Post-Katrina Efforts, to Speak at UWG
Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who led recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, will speak about leadership and preparedness in the 21st century at the University of West Georgia Coliseum on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Read More
About Sales Inc. Promotes Sales Manager Jamie Hunt Mock to Vice President of Sales
Mock will over-see current accounts and agents. She will also negotiate contracts and continue to serve as the listing agent for several banks. Read More
Four Home Sites Remain in The Preserve at Wiley Bridge
The Preserve at Wiley Bridge only has four home sites remaining. This community of just 16 homes in a convenient Woodstock location is priced from the $400,000s. Read More
Number of burglaries annually in the U.S.: 2,222,196
Percent of U.S. burglaries that are residential: 70.3%
Number of arrests for burglary in 2008: 308,479
85% of burglars are male, and most attack between 10 AM and 3 PM.
Average dollars loss per burglary: $2,079
(Census)
Amount the Movie 'Dolphin Tale' made at the box office in its second week: $14.2 million
(Businessweek)
Hispanics make up 16.3% of the total U.S. population.
In 2010, 37.3% of poor children were Latino, 30.5% were white and 26.6% were black.
(PewResearch)
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Interactive Marketing - Measurable Impact on Business Goals
Wed, 28 Sep 2011
Even though we’re headed toward a double-dip recession, it’s important for companies to remember the examples through history of companies who seized the moment even when the economy looked bleak.
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