Bill Gates is on Twitter. Yes, the real Bill Gates. Not too long after President Obama gave in and started tweeting, the man behind Microsoft is also right behind Obama in finally taking part in this microblogging phenomenon. We’re not too sure what Gates will be tweeting about, but we’re
ClearLite, producer of safer, eco-friendly lighting options, has selected Beckerman as their agency of record. The PR firm will be handling all promotion for the ClearLite products.
Weber Shandwick’s Bitesize scores two premium small business clients in the UK market. Weber Shandwick started Bitesize to offer small and medium business the class of big time PR expertise without the extensive costs of full PR representation. Dominique Moseley exclusive scarves and Computerized Business Systems give Bitesize the nod
The state of media today is a matter of opinion for some, though a recent report from Vocus shows a picture of ongoing decline. Particularly in the traditional media sector, the state of media is looking rather grim. The continued loss of jobs in television, radio and print media paints
Quiznos has selected a new agency of record, WongDoody. The PR firm has already produced two TV ads which will air thi year.
Is the era of Minority Report upon us? Social gaming and virtual goods have initiated a marketing revolution, enabling us to create digital versions of ourselves. We spend money on these digital avatars, exchanging gifts on Facebook and snatching up property for our Mafia Wars. The new platforms have presented
As people in Haiti dig their way out of trouble, The Huffington Post serves as a springboard for more social media spin. Tooting the horn of social media and networking has become more important that the human beings who use it. When will the new or old journalists realize their
Business Wire and PR Newswire are both offering free release distribution for Haiti-related earthquake news.
Eric Bosco has been hired as the Chief Product Officer for comScore. He will be responsible for handling syndicated products and services.
FINRA, the independent financial industry regulatory authority, is investing in social media. It’s a tad indirect, but it’s for a good cause nonetheless. The organization, along with The American Library Association, is awarding $1.5 million in grants to grass roots public library systems, which intend to use the funds for
