HGTV's John Gidding Headlines Roster of Speakers at the Fall Atlanta Home Show
The Fall Atlanta Home Show features hundreds of exhibitors, demonstrations and presentations by HGTV's John Gidding, Tonya M. Williams, Joe Washington and others. Read More
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces First Annual North Metro Light The Night Walk
The North Metro Light The Night Walk, to be held on Saturday, October 1 at 5pm at the Cumming Fairgrounds, encourages teams of walkers and local and national corporations to come together to raise funds for LLS. Read More
Chefs in the City (Atlanta)
Local chefs Ron Eyester, Virginia Willis, Hector Santiago and Heather Hurlbert cook for a good cause! Join us on select Thursdays from 6-8pm this fall at Bloomingdale's Lenox Square for the perfect blend of food and fashion. Read More
What's Up Interactive launches Atlanta Falcons In The House! website for the Georgia Lottery
For the third year in a row, What's Up Interactive has designed and launched the Falcons game second chance website for the Georgia Lottery. Read More
Georgia Oglethorpe Annual Conference & Awards Banquet Oct. 20
Learn how to create an agile organization using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Attend educational sessions. Participate in discussions with Georgia Oglethorpe Award winners. Read More
Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Hosting Global Gateway Event Tonight
Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce hosting 2nd Annual Global Gateway Event tonight to highlight international business growth in Sandy Springs. Georgia Power CEO Paul Bowers is keynote presenter. Read More
Registration Opens for Ninth Annual Downtown Development Day
Central Atlanta Progress and Commercial Real Estate Women Atlanta will host the ninth annual Downtown Development Day on Nov. 3 at Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Read More
Karen Powers Haggerty wins PRSA|GA's Chapter Champion Award
Karen Powers Haggerty has been awarded the PRSA Georgia Chapter's Chapter Champion award in recognition of her outstanding volunteer work for the chapter. Read More
Nationally-Known Media Law Speakers Sign on to Participate in Harvard-KSU Conference
The Berkman Center at Harvard Law School and Kennesaw State University bring some of nations' top Media Law Attorneys, Scholars and Journalists together for a conference on Media Law in the Digital Age. Read More
Chick-fil-A CFO McCabe to Speak to Financial Executives International-Atl anta
Calling all Financial Officers to FEI-Atlanta dinner meeting Sept. 27 at The Buckhead Club 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
Making the Cut: Five New Dancers Poised for Atlanta Ballet 11-12 Season
New Season, New Dancers! Atlanta Ballet Welcomes Five New Company Members for Landmark 2011-12 Season "Here.Now.In Atlanta." Meet the New Company Dancers! Read More
Councilman Kwanza Hall invites Atlantans to sign up for the O4W Challenge
"Experience the Old Fourth Ward like you've never experienced it before!" says Councilman Kwanza Hall. 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
Construction Complete on Decorated Models at The Haven at Slater Mill
Jim Chapman Communities announces the completion of two new decorated model homes at The Haven at Slater Mill in Douglasville, a gated active adult community. Read More
Alpharetta CVB and Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Partnership Boosts Tourism
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park are working together to help drive economic growth in Alpharetta. Read More
Success in this economy? "Absolutely!" says Initials, Inc.
Woman's Day Magazine recognizes Initials, Inc. for the earning opportunity they offer families. Read More
BMA Atlanta Hosts Noted Author and Social Media Strategist, Jay Baer
Jay Baer will address the members and guests of BMA Atlanta with a dynamic keynote address as part a stop on his national book tour for The Now Revolution. Read More
TAG SSA Impact Awards Finalists Revealed
Today, TAG Southeastern Software Association (SSA), one of the founding members of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), announced the finalists for the second annual TAG SSA Impact Awards. Read More
Atlanta BAR-B-Q Festival Announces Music Line Up
Soak up the sounds of the Robert Cray Band and the Atlanta's BEST Blues, Bluegrass and Rock music while enjoying the best BBQ at this year's Atlanta BAR-B-Q Festival. Read More
23rd Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic Media Kit
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. announce the release of the 2011 Media Kit for the 23rd Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic. Read More
PRSA|GA October Seminar: 6-Year-Olds Don't Read the Papers
Join us for this interactive seminar with James Anderson, SVP, Public Relations of Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media, as he takes you through the journey of speaking to all audiences of from six-years-olds to moms. Read More
October Event: Christina White Reveals How to Create a Digital Wallet Worth Having
The growing hole in your back jeans pocket is getting a bit too personal. No need to swipe anymore. Just scan. When can we get rid of our wallets without losing the cash? We know mobile is here. Read More
Buck Naked Party at Phipps Plaza Court of the South Sept. 22
Please join the Buckhead Business Foundation and Livable Buckhead for the Buck Naked Party, a preview. 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
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
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
Date Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone: October 4, 2011
(Mashable)
Percentage of teens that say they have been bullied online: 56%
Percentage of young people that say they have sent nude photos or videos of themselves: 15%
Percentage of young people that say they have received nude photos or videos from others: 21%
(AP-MTV)
Percentage of all U.S. smartphone owners that have an Android device: 43%
(Techland)
Percentage of books sold in United States are e-books: 5%
Amount of free advertising Facebook is giving to small businesses: $10 million
Percentage of small businesses that think social media is unnecessary: 64%
(Mashable)
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Interactive Marketing - Measurable Impact on Business Goals
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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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