Investment in International Services is Paying Dividends at NeverblueVICTORIA, Canada - Neverblue, a premier global lead generation network today announced the launch of new localized services for the European marketplace. Neverblue now offers multiple language support for the affiliate interface on their proprietary lead tracking platform and rapid payment terms to quality publishers. Euros, British Pounds and Australian Dollars, as well as US Dollars, are accepted. Fledgling Entrepreneurs Were Hand-Held Through the Recession Thanks to http://www.BusinessWings.co.ukLONDON - - Successful Businesspeople are Opening up and Revealing How They’ve Managed to Prevail Within a Challenging Economic Climate - and They’re Telling Their Stories to www.BusinessWings.co.uk. Large Part of the Primary Supply Chain is not Producing in 2009LONDON - - Roskill Information Services - The Economics of Tantalum (10th Edition, 2009) User-Generated Content Opens Doors to Youth Brand EngagementLONDON - - ad:tech London Reveals Meaningful Dialogue, Relevant Content and Targeted Incentives Hold Key to Digital Engagement With Youth Markets NeuroFocus Names Dr. Steven Miller to Head Global Neurological Laboratory OperationsBERKELEY, California - NeuroFocus, the world’s leading neuromarketing company, announced that it has named Dr. Steven L. Miller to lead its neurological testing laboratory facilities. Headquartered in Berkeley, the company operates its main lab there, with additional lab facilities and offices in Cincinnati, Dallas, Israel, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New York, and Asia. BusinessesForSale.com - Flying High Despite the DownturnLONDON - Business sales marketplace www.BusinessesForSale.com has seen a 100% increase in traffic during the last 12 months. In terms of market share and lead generation, BusinessesForSale.com now holds top position worldwide. Welsh Health Minister’s Ban on Advertising in Hospitals Will Cost the NHS GBP1 MillionLONDON - Health Minister Edwina Hart’s directive to ban all legal service advertising in hospitals could cost the Welsh NHS trusts GBP1 million in compensation through breached contracts. Unicorn Troupe Adds New FacesLONDON - Three new faces - Amaka Okafor, Ery Nzaramba and Liam Lane - have joined returning members John Cockerill, Julie Hewlett and Samantha Adams in the Unicorn Ensemble. New Tallest Man in the World is Announced in London to Launch the 2010 Edition of Guinness World Records(TM)LONDON - - With Photo London received a striking visitor today as the world’s newly-crowned tallest man, Turkish Sultan Kösen (26) who measures a staggering 8 ft 1 in (246.5 cm), toured the city in celebration of the launch of Guinness World Records 2010 edition (published 17th of September). Brands Expect Investment in Mobile Marketing to More Than Double in the Next YearLONDON - - ad:tech London 2009 set to Address Best Practice for Mobile Marketers Looking to Interact Directly With Consumers Through Their Phone TechInsights Sells European Business Press and Corresponding European Media BusinessSAN FRANCISCO - - Acquisition Includes EE Times Europe and Microwave Engineering Europe Competition Stings Morocco’s Telecom Incumbent, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Morocco’s telecommunications market will be marked by an increase in competition in both fixed and mobile segments during the next five years, leaving incumbent Maroc Telecom to deal with the mounting pressure, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Consumers Worldwide see Advertising as key to Economic Growth: Nielsen-WFA ReportLONDON - Seven in ten consumers globally agree that advertising contributes to economic growth, while eight in ten agree that advertising helps create jobs, according to a survey of 25,420 consumers in 50 countries conducted by The Nielsen Company for the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) in April 2009. German Environmental Award 2009 for “International Trailblazers” From Industry, Science and Nature ConservationOSNABRÜCK, Germany - - DBU Honours Entrepreneurs Bültmann-Steffin/Bührer, Scientist Jørgensen and BUND Honorary Chair Zahrnt Celebrities Give Veg the Wow Factor, say ParentsLONDON - - Parents Believe ‘Celebrity’ Role Models Have Greatest Influence on Children When it Comes to Eating Their Greens The Nation Decides on the Best Magazine Covers of the Last YearLONDON - A naked Beth Ditto, on Love, fights it out with Angelina Jolie, looking out from SHE. David Beckham wears a trilby at a jaunty angle for GQ, while a bald Jade Goody sells her wedding day to OK! Remember the First World War with BBC History, or celebrate the new US President with Time and Esquire. These are just some of the striking images from the last year of magazine covers which have been shortlisted for The Maggies national covers poll. Neverblue Posts Strong Business Results on the International FrontVICTORIA, Canada - Neverblue, a leading global Affiliate Network today reported a 93% growth rate on the international front over 2008. Despite the economic recession, Neverblue has continued to post strong earnings and growth in both the domestic and international marketplaces. BASF Podcast: the Chemical Reporter - Why do Potatoes get Softer When you Cook Them, While Eggs get Harder?LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - It’s strange, isn’t it? In both cases you’re dropping something you want to eat into a pot of boiling water, but what happens to the spud is the exact opposite of what happens to the egg. The secret involves the chemical make-up of the potato. It consists largely of starch. It’s a different story entirely with eggs. They’re composed mostly of proteins. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions from our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. UK’s Pay-TV Market Climbs to US$8.2 Billion by 2014, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pay-TV revenue in the U.K. will climb from US$6.2 billion in 2009 to US$8.2 billion by 2014 as IPTV grows at an impressive CAGR of 26 percent within the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). YCD Multimedia Selects Matrox Graphics Cards to Drive Digital Signage Application at Aroma CafesMONTREAL - - Matrox M9140 multi-display graphics solution drives six channels of digital messaging on YCD MuVi Wall multi-screen video wall Rare Earths - Suddenly Under the MicroscopeLONDON - - Fifth International Conference on Rare Earths From Fox News to the The Times of London - everyone is talking about rare earths. For years these 15 elements with exotic names have been used in magnets, light bulbs, batteries, engineering ceramics and dozens of other applications. China has dominated production since the late 1990s but its share of consumption has also been growing and, to protect resources, export quotas and taxes have been introduced over the last five years. As quotas have decreased, and Chinese government control of rare earth production and trade has tightened the world has woken up to the fact that the supply of rare earths from China is not infinite. ARNULF RAINER MUSEUM to Open in Baden, AustriaBADEN, Austria - - Press Briefing, September 25, 2009, 11 a.m. On September 25, 2009 the eagerly anticipated ARNULF RAINER MUSEUM will open its doors. We cordially invite the media to a press briefing on the occasion of the grand opening. Please note that accreditation for all participants is essential: www.arnulf-rainer-museum.at McGraw-Hill Medical Wins 2009 BMA Medical Book of the Year AwardLONDON - McGraw-Hill Medical won a number of honours and awards at the British Medical Association’s Medical Book Competition awards ceremony, including two category first prize awards and the contest’s top prize, Medical Book of the Year. The coveted award went to the ground-breaking Robotic Surgery: Theory and Operative Technique by Drs Farid Gharagozloo and Farzad Najam. Martin Oxley of BuzzBack Market Research Awarded MRS Fellowship; Oxley also to Present at ESOMAR CongressNEW YORK - Martin Oxley, Managing Director of BuzzBack Europe, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Market Research Society. Each year, the MRS awards Fellowships to individuals to recognize exceptional contributions and achievements in research. The MRS is the world’s largest association serving all those with professional equity in provision or use of market, social, and opinion research. Licensing Letting Agents - NALS Takes up the Challenge Following Industry-wide ConsultationLONDON - With the licensing of both letting agents and landlords rapidly climbing up the housing agenda, NALS, the National Approved Letting Scheme, will offer licensing to all its existing registered letting offices from this week. PR Newswire Expands in Spanish Market with Newly Appointed Regional ManagerLONDON - - PR Newswire joins Dircom, Spain’s Leading Communications Professional Organisation National Approved Letting Scheme Appoints Private Rented Sector PR SpecialistLONDON - NALS, the National Approved Letting Scheme, has appointed Harrison Communications (PR) to provide press and general news media services. Tsunami & Hurricane Katrina Prompt New Certifications for Project Managers Working in Aid AgenciesHIGH WYCOMBE, England - APMG-International is proud to announce it has formed a partnership with LINGOs* PM4NGOs (Project Management for Non Governmental Organisations) to develop a new certification scheme: PMD Pro (Project Management in Development Professional). The partnership is introducing a new range of certifications for those working in development for charities, humanitarian agencies or not-for-profit organizations. What’s Hot and What’s Next in Beauty, Fragrance, Personal Care & Well-BeingNEW YORK - WHAT: HBA GLOBAL EXPO www.hbaexpo.com WHEN: September 15-17, 2009 WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention 11th Avenue between 34th & 39th Street New York, NY EXHIBIT HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17 WHO: This year’s show has more than 600 international industry suppliers and educational partners presenting their latest products, innovations, and expertise at the health and beauty industry’s premier international product development event–HBA Global Expo. The top brand manufacturers and marketers along with emerging entrepreneurs from around the world are expected to attend. WHY: HBA Global Expo is the only industry-specific exposition and educational conference for the cosmetic, fragrance, personal care, skin care, and well-being industries, featuring new products, trends and technologies. International ANDY Awards Sends Symbolic Message Naming Michael Lebowitz, Big Spaceship, as Co-Chair of ShowNEW YORK - – ANDY Chairman Ty Montague Brings in Lebowitz to Acknowledge and Champion Digital Work and Changing Industry Landscape – Pyramid Research Launches Web-Based Data Tool, Unlocking More Value from Industry-Leading ForecastsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com), announced the launch of Pyramid DataTracker, a unique Web-based data retrieval tool that enables its clients to identify, sort, retrieve, and analyze data by a wide range of criteria, unlocking even more value from Pyramid’s up-to-the-minute data and forecasting services. LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. Announces Hiring of Investor Relations Consulting FirmVANCOUVER - LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. (”LGC Skyrota” “the Company”) (TSX-V: LGS) announced today that it has engaged Toronto-based BarnesMcInerney Inc. (”BMI”) to provide strategic investor relations consulting services. BMI offers a fully integrated suite of products, with a focus on strategic investor relations, initial public offerings, mergers & acquisitions, roadshow marketing, corporate communications and new media solutions. EmailVision: 2009 First Half ResultsPARIS - - Accelerated Investment Drives International Expansion Emailvision, the global market and technology leader in software as a service (SaaS) for email marketing, announces its first half results for 2009. TowerGroup Research Ranks Travelex Industry Leader in Payment Solutions for the Small-Medium Enterprise MarketHONG KONG - - Increasing Demand for Global Payments Innovation among SMEs Worldwide - Travelex is Premier Partner to Banks and Financial Institutions Struggling to Write Through the Recession?LONDON - - All Writers Should Check - has ALCS Collected Money for you? As the Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) approaches the second of its bi-annual distributions this September, it continues to hold money for writers whom it is unable to trace, in spite of continued and concerted efforts by the ALCS membership research team. |