Come Out and Support the 2010 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer!
The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is finally here! Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2nd, the walk will progress through 20 miles around Atlanta, continuing for another 10 miles at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Read More
Last Chance to Save on Atlanta Daybook Credits for 2011
Only a few days left to take advantage of the 2010 Holiday Sale. Purchase now and save for your news coverage in 2011! Read More
Operation Boot Camp Helps Atlanta Pass on the Holiday Pounds
Operation Boot Camp is helping keep Atlanta focused on fitness this holiday season with its holiday camps and free preview workout sessions. Read More
Greater Women's Business Council Honors Ladies Achieving Excellence During 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Ladies achieving excellence in business are awarded along with major corporations Read More
Channel 2 Plans for "Election 2010"
Channel 2, WSB-TV officially launched its Election 2010 coverage by unveiling an unprecedented amount of special programming aimed at giving voters a more comprehensive look at local candidates and issues. On Saturday, October 30, at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., three candidates campaigning to be Georgia's next Governor, will face-off in a LIVE debate. Read More
Buckhead Business Association Quarterly Luncheon to Focus on Sustainability
Catch a preview of the GreenBusiness Works EXPO among Buckhead's business elite! Read More
Delta Continues Its Long-Time Support of AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run
Join Delta employees and thousands of Atlantans This Sunday as They Walk/Run in Support of Those Affected by HIV Read More
Just Suppose: The Art of Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann
Photographic Artists Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann Kick off Atlanta Celebrates Photography at The Art Institute of Atlanta and The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur for October 15 Gallery Reception Read More
Expert Spotlight: Text or Pretext?
NewsCertified Expert Esther Panitch joins the Daybook Expert Network and provides some legal advice on what to do if you ever get stopped for texting and driving. Read More
Peggy Duncan to Lead Seminar on Do-It-Yourself SEO at Meetings Quest
Peggy Duncan is solidly on the first page of major search engines for her expertise. She'll explain everything she's done to keep her there. Read More
Best-selling Author, Speaker Seth Godin to Speak in Atlanta Friday, 10/8/10
Discover a new way of looking at the work you do... how you spread your ideas, build an organization and create projects worth shipping (and spreading). Read More
The Historic Oakland Foundation Presents 31st Annual Sunday in the Park Event on Oct. 3
Don't miss Oakland Cemetery's signature event offering food, fun and entertainment for the whole family! Read More
Ahern, Hinkson promoted at Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead (www.PrivateBankOfBuckhead.com) continues its growth and expansion with the promotions of Susan Ahern and Renee Hinkson. Read More
Womenetics presents the Georgia Pacific Scholarship - $9000 to five bright students
GA Pacific partners with Womenetics to promote scholarship, ideas and action surrounding global women's issues. Read More
How does a 65-year-old company grow younger fast? Find out at BMA Atlanta on Oct. 14
Chris Hood of Manheim Specialty Auctions presents a B2B Case Study on Driving Sales with Integrated Marketing Read More
10 Reasons to Attend the 2010 IABC Southern Region Conference
From business and professional development to industry insight, the Communicate with Byte conference has a lot to offer you and your company. Get it on the calendar today! Visit: http://2010.iabcsoreg.com for agenda details. Read More
Sip, Shop & Socialize with Womenetics at The Buckhead Club on Oct 5!
Womenetics, Mercedes Benz of Buckhead and Ultimat Vodka present an evening of boutique shopping and first-class networking from the top floor of the Soverign Building in Buckhead. Watch the sun set over the Atlanta skyline with a complimentary Ultimat Signature Martini. Read More
Construction Resources Indoor Slab Gallery adds more than 40 Colors
Construction Resources is proud to offer 40 new colors in its Slab Gallery including granites from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Portugal as well as marble from Italy and Spain. Read More
NPR CEO, Vivian Schiller, Discusses the Organization's Success Story at the Atlanta Press Club
Vivian Schiller, President and CEO of NPR, will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, October 21. This event is co-sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting and Public Broadcasting Atlanta. Read More
ARC State of the Region Breakfast November 5
Join nearly 1,000 regional leaders Friday, November 5 for ARC's "State of the Region" breakfast. Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary of HUD, is the keynote speaker. The 12th annual Developments of Excellence Awards will be presented. Read More
Annual Bus Trip Across Georgia Set To Visit Seven Achieving Public Schools October 26 - 28
The 18th annual Bus Trip Across Georgia is visiting seven public schools and programs that are doing things right. The tour provides recognition for their efforts and showcases best practices that might be adapted and used elsewhere. Read More
Entertainment Attorney Joel A. Katz to be Honored by ORT Atlanta
The Atlanta Region of ORT America will honor Joel A. Katz at ORT's Annual Tribute Dinner at the InterContinental Hotel on Dec. 4. Tickets now available. Read More
Trayce Billingsly Leak Earns APR Certification
Trayce Billingsly Leak has earned her APR (Accredited in Public Relations) certification, it was announced by the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Read More
City of Atlanta and Southeast Environmental Leaders to Dialogue on Atlanta's New Sustainability Plan at EXPO
The City of Atlanta's Sustainability Plan, "Power to Change," will be presented to environmental leaders throughout the Southeast region in an in-depth forum at the upcoming GreenBusiness Works EXPO: "Poised for Prosperity." Read More
News Anchor John Pruitt to Retire
John Pruitt, long time anchor for Channel 2 Action News, announced his plans to retire at the end of this year. Read More
The National Leadership Group Presents Touch One Touch a Generation Single Parent Work Shop II
The National Leadership Group Inc., a non-profit is once again lending a helping hand to single parents, by hosting its second annual Single Parent Workshop Saturday, October 23, 10am to 5pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA. Read More
Social Media Atlanta 2010 Set for Nov. 8 - 14
Get ready for Social Media Atlanta 2010, a week of free events November 8-14. It includes seminars, classes, book signings and parties at top locations around Atlanta. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Read More
Flying Change Offers Horseback Riding Lessons to Strengthen Students' Character and Skill
Did you know that clinical research has shown that the human-animal bond can play an important role in child development? At Flying Change, learning horsemanship can create a strong bond between a student and a horse. Read More
Think Before You Write
Business flows on a river of words, but that river is overflowing. E-mails, memos, blogs and websites make everyone in business a writer. How can you help employees write well? A single morning can make a difference. Read More
No-Nonsense Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan reflects on life, love and leadership in debut book
Dr. Joseph Lowery, Mayor Kasim Reed and more to headline "No Apologies" Book Launch Reception on Tuesday, October 5 Read More
Last Chance to get Passes to FutureMedia Fest 2010
With FutureMedia Fest 2010 just days away, interested attendees have just two days left to register to attend this groundbreaking event on the future of media. Scheduled for October 4-7, at Georgia Tech. Read More
Telling My Own Story
Ever wanted to write your own memoir but don't know where to begin? Join NBAF as we discuss the process of writing your own memoir from those who have done it! Read More
Georgia Oglethorpe Workshops Oct. 13 and Annual Conference & Awards Banquet Oct. 14
Two days of learning organizational performance improvement using the Georgia Oglethorpe (Baldrige) Criteria for Performance Excellence Read More
Windsong Properties Announces New Community in Downtown Woodstock
The Woodstock Planning Commission recently voted unanimously to approve rezoning of property in Woodstock from downtown general commercial to medium density residential. Read More
Join The Atlanta Press Club for the Screening of 'Water Wars'
The Atlanta Press Club will screen the documentary Chattahoochee: From Water War to Water Vision, co-produced by Rhett Turner and Jonathan Wickham on Monday, October 4. Read More
2010 Gorilla Ball at Zoo Atlanta
Get ready for wholehearted laughs as the Atlanta Press Club presents one of our most fun(ny) fall events, The Gorilla Ball, on Saturday, October 2 at Zoo Atlanta. You'll eat, drink and be merry as we enjoy bloopers and special out-takes of our local media. Read More
Communications Pro Seeks Career Opportunity
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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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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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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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