Plano, TX — Feb 18, 2013 Plano based Wyndham Jade marks its 30th year in business this year, further solidifying its reputation as a market leader in providing convention services, meetings and incentive program planning and business travel fulfillment. “Our business philosophy has long been to put our customers and their needs first — to provide them with the best, [...]
Agreement ensures all Microsoft events receive standardized operations and service PRLog (Press Release) – Jan. 23, 2013 – LAS VEGAS - Smart City Networks and Microsoft have entered into a first of its kind operating agreement that ensures Microsoft events will receive seamless and standardized services and support at facilities that work with Smart City. Microsoft hosts multiple large-scale events [...]
Respected Music Industry Vet Joins Jimmy Iovine, Luke Wood and Trent Reznor to Usher in New Digital Music Experience SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Beats Electronics LLC (Beats), the leading audio brand co-founded by legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine, today announced a new music service, project “Daisy” and the [...]
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The creative uses of musical instruments and music-making products in television commercials will be honored at the 2013 NAMM Show as the industry presents the NAMM Excellence Award for Music in Advertising. Finalists will be announced January 27 at the 2013 NAMM Show held January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The nominated [...]
By Joe Pulizzi, Content Marketing Institute Last month on the Content Marketing Institute site, I put together 42 content marketing ideas for 2013, which received some excellent community reaction. Even though all 42 were useful in some way, there were a few in that bunch that are worthy of further elaboration for small businesses. As we roll into next year, here are [...]
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — SXSWedu Conference today announced that Bill Gates will deliver the closing keynote address at the 2013 SXSWedu Conference. Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will address the foundation’s U.S. education work, which focuses primarily on ensuring all students are prepared for success in college and career. The keynote will take [...]
OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic President Kazuhiro Tsuga kicked off the 2013 edition of the International CES, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows, by delivering the opening keynote speech at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 8, 2013 (PST). In setting the tone for the exhibition and the industry this year, Mr. [...]
PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, JANUARY 02, 2013 – There are 425 million devices connected to the Internet in U.S. homes, according to a new Connected Intelligence report from global information company, The NPD Group. The Connected Home report found that while computers are still the primary connected device, numerous others are diminishing the computer’s relevance to the broadband content marketplace. [...]
NPD states – Declines point to industry struggles and weak outlook for rest of holiday season PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 4, 2012 - U.S. consumer electronics* retail sales for Black Friday** declined 5.6 percent, a steeper than anticipated decline according to leading market research company The NPD Group’s Weekly Tracking Service***. The drop follows last year’s loss of nearly [...]
By Sara Carter on Jan 01, 2013 CompuKol Communications LLC It seems preposterous to suggest that there are online companies that put time and money into social media and don’t bother to measure their return on investment (ROI). In fact, it is believed that over 70% of online businesses that utilize social media as part of their marketing drive are [...]