GSMIs Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit (MMSS) Coming to Boston in Three Weeks: September 19 – 20, 2012


Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 28, 2012

Just three weeks away, GSMI is excited to be hosting its fourth installment of the Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit (MMSS) at the Hilton Boston Back Bay in Boston, MA. The Summit includes dedicated B2B and B2C tracks, providing attendees with

Drivers in Florida, Save on Car Insurance with Florida.InsuranceQuotesUSA.com

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) August 27, 2012

Florida.InsuranceQuotesUSA.com now provides State-wide service coverage on car insurance for drivers in Florida. InsuranceQuotesUSA.com has partnered with more than 57 insurance companies and independent brokers in Florida. The company has launched a new portal at Florida.InsuranceQuotesUSA.com to help drivers in Florida find, compare, and save money on car insurance quotes.

“We are very excited about this new portal. It plays an unique and strategic role in our overall online marketing campaign,” said Eric, Senior Advisor of InsuranceQuotesUSA.com. “Drivers in Florida can save more on car insurance with us. We have helped one individual save well over $ 800 on a new policy with identical coverage.”

The new portal comes with an innovative insurance quotes comparison tool. To use it, the following fields are required:


Make of Vehicle (e.g. BMW)
Vehicle Model (e.g. X5)
Vehicle Year (e.g. 2012)
Driving Experience
Types of Coverage
Type of Payment
ZIP Code

The system will forward the information submitted to multiple insurance companies close to the user and return quotes from eligible providers in the area. The entire process takes less than a couple of seconds to complete.

Drivers in Florida can save more with InsuranceQuotesUSA.com. USA Census (source: census.gov) reports an average cost of $ 1,571.51 a year on car insurance. “Our data reports an average cost of $ 1,489.26 a year on car insurance,” Eric added. “That is $ 82.25 lower than the nation-wide average.”

It is required by law for drivers to have at least third party liability coverage before they are permitted to drive on the road in Florida. Drivers in Florida need car insurance. The State of Florida has an average vehicle theft rate of 220 per every 100,000 vehicles and an average car accident fatality rate of as high as 1.31%. (source: census.gov) “Let us help you find the best coverage at the lowest cost,” said Eric.

In addition to car insurance, Florida.InsuranceQuotesUSA.com also provides home, health, life, and business insurance quotes.

For more information, see: Florida Insurance Quotes

About the Insurance Quotes USA Network

The Insurance Quotes USA (IQUSA) network currently has 4 main web properties within the network – InsuranceQuotesUSA.com, AffordableInsurancePlans.com, InsuranceCalculator.net, and PropertyInsuranceCoverage.com. Each website serves a unique purpose for consumers in the United States. With the company’s I.Q.U.S.A. service model – Instant insurance quotes, Quotes from multiple companies, Unbeatable coverage types, Smooth user experience, and Affordable policy rates – the company aims to build a strong online presence in the insurance industry through new domain acquisitions and development. In addition to car insurance, the IQUSA network also provides home, health, life, business, and travel insurance quotes.

How does InsuranceQuotesUSA.com work? When a zip code is entered, the system automatically determines the location of the zip code, connects with insurance providers in the specific area, and then displays quotes from multiple companies on the screen. The entire process completes in a matter of seconds. Compare and save money on affordable insurance plans today.







Bowling Joins AchieveIt to Develop Content Library for Execution Management and Strategic Planning Software Company


ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) August 27, 2012

AchieveIt, a leading provider of execution management and strategic planning software, announced today the addition of Lauren Bowling as Content Specialist to its marketing team. As the company aggressively expands across vertical markets, AchieveIt plans to develop industry specific content that will allow organizations to accelerate results through better planning and more precise execution. Bowling will be primarily responsible for developing case studies, white papers, and instructional material to aid in this effort.

Bowling holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After graduating in 2009, she held positions at The Clutter Prescription in Birmingham, Ala., and Scopia Fund Management in New York City. She is also the author of a financial blog aimed at young women.

“Lauren will be a big lift for our team,” said Scott Regan, founder and chief execution officer of AchieveIt. “Our mission is to help organizations execute smarter, faster, and better, and developing an ongoing library of outstanding content is an important ingredient of our customer value proposition. To have someone of Laurens creative and writing talent will enhance our ability to accelerate the results curve for our clients.

In June, AchieveIt released Version 4.0 of its cloud-based software and reorganized the company to move into vertical markets outside of healthcare, where the company got its start. With Version 4.0, AchieveIt unveiled three new applications: ExecuteIt, AnalyzeIt, and ImproveIt. These applications help accelerate performance in strategic planning, strategy development, execution management, and performance improvement.

About AchieveIt

Serving more than 130 clients in 40 states and South America, AchieveIt helps organizations transform vision and goals into tangible business results by executing smarter, faster, and better. Through its suite of cloud-based strategy development and execution management applications, AchieveIt accelerates transformation through enhanced accountability, transparency, and execution. The company provides an innovative set of online tools to develop, monitor, and implement strategic and operational plans, performance and quality improvement projects, and leadership and management programs. A national thought-leader on strategy development and execution management, AchieveIt offers free execution management and strategic planning webinars and white papers on its website at AchieveIt.com.







Wise Business Plans and the Music and Entertainment Industry Working Together to Create the Perfect Business Plan


National Business Plan Company (PRWEB) August 24, 2012

Even in a down economy the likes of which the nation has experienced over the course of the last five years, there is always room for music. Music and entertainment are typically segments of the economy that are fairly durable during tough economic times, says Joe Ferriolo Director of Wise Business Plans. People want an escape from the struggles of the household and the difficulties of finding and maintaining employment. This is why the music and entertainment industry is relatively unscathed, says Ferriolo.

The music industry has over the course of the last decade seen some difficult times but this has nothing to do with the waning of consumer interest. Consumer interest is at an all-time high with artists realizing immense levels of popularity. Record labels have on some levels struggled to revamp their business models to fit this new digital world that we live in. This has been the primary struggle of the labels as they work to remain viable and functional, says Mr. Ferriolo. It has been a struggle for some with many passing by the wayside but with the new formats that are being introduced, new labels are coming on the scene giving artists a great deal more freedom and creativity, says Mr. Ferriolo.

Research conducted via IBISworld.com shows that the Recording Industry is projected to have a 2.0% growth rate from 2012 to 2017. This is extremely healthy when you consider all of the seismic shifts that this industry has undergone over the course of the last decade. It speaks to the resilience of the industry and bodes extremely well for entrepreneurs and existing labels that are looking to capitalize on the next frontier of business opportunities. Wise Business Plans has developed several record label projects for clients throughout the nation and helped them chart a path towards success. All Wise Business Plans developed for record labels include the following items:

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Delightful Dog Duo Introduces Young Readers to Bible


HOUSTON, TX (PRWEB) August 24, 2012

In her new book Seeking God with Butch and Boomer: A Book of Family Devotions (published by Inspiring Voices), Leslie Ann Engle uses two lovable golden retrievers to teach young readers about the Bible.

Seeking God with Butch and Boomer is a great resource for families with children and early readers. It follows Butch and Boomer, two golden retrievers who love to share toys and treats, splash in the water, and make friends. The dogs fun and exciting adventures together illustrate Scripture and introduce biblical concepts in a way young people can grasp. Children are also drawn to the books fifty-three color photographs.

An excerpt from Seeking God with Butch and Boomer:

Dogs bark good morning as we pass them. Butch and Boomer prance along. They sniff at trees, rocks and fire hydrants. Their friends have left messages for them! They show how happy they are by wagging their tails. We see a turtle sunning by the pond. That is a treat! We are reminded that God puts gifts in our days. Already we have found so many and the day has just begun!

Geared towards young people, Seeking God with Butch and Boomer is a series of devotionals written in a conversational, interactive manner with Scripture verse, color photographs and prayers included in every message. Engle says, My desire is for each of my readers to have a joyful response to Gods love, faithfulness, and his plans for us through the sharing of these stories and spirit-filled discussions.

About the Author

Leslie Ann Engle, a childrens choir director and private music teacher, passionately shares Gods life lessons with her students. Engle, her husband, Terry, and their dogs, Butch and Boomer, live in the greater Houston area where they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and making good use of the recreational areas of Galveston Bay.

Inspiring Voices, a service of Guideposts, is dedicated to helping authors share their words of hope, faith and inspiration with the world. A strategic publishing partnership with indie book publishing leader, Author Solutions, Inc.; Inspiring Voices allows authors to publish inspirational and spiritual books without respect to their specific doctrine, denomination or political point-of-view. Authors published through Inspiring Voices benefit from access to exclusive Guideposts marketing services, with select titles appearing in a special collection at Guideposts.org. For more information on publishing with Inspiring Voices, log on to inspiringvoices.com or call 866-697-5313.







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Working Solutions, Pioneer of the Virtual Call Center Model, Announces Strategic Expansion of their Sales Team

Plano, TX (PRWEB) August 23, 2012

Working Solutions, a pioneer in the hosted contact center model, is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Moberly, Sales Director and Ken Wheeley, Regional Sales Manager to its expanding sales team. Both bring over 20 years of sales and leadership experience in the telecommunications industry.

Moberly will be planning and directing the sales activities of the company. Wheeley will be responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities as well as delivering on revenue targets to help in the overall growth and success of Working Solutions.

Scott and Ken are two talented, tech-savvy sales professionals who understand market trends and client needs. I am positive they will help take our company to the next level as well as contribute innovative ideas, said Tim Houlne, CEO of Working Solutions.

Founded in 1996 by company President and COO Kim Houlne, Working Solutions has grown from a single agent to a virtual call center community of more than 100,000 work-at-home professionals in North America over the past 17 years.

Working Solutions is an innovative company that continues to break boundaries. I believe our sales and marketing team is strategically ready to take the company to the next level, said Moberly, an alumnus from Indiana University, as well as a graduate of the Army Command & General Staff Officer Course.

I want to help companies understand that having agents work from home is a natural step in the evolution of the telecommunications industry. When you have the right partner using the right technology and processes, home-based agents are more productive and offer greater levels of customer service than their facilities based co-workers, said Wheeley, who received his degree from Cumberland University.

With the recent expansion of their sales and marketing team, Working Solutions continues to strategically plan for market growth with a focus on bringing greater value to clients, increasing customer satisfaction and providing positive return on investment.

About Working Solutions

Working Solutions improves return on investment and controls costs for contact centers by providing groundbreaking results through the right people and technology delivered at the right time. Working Solutions services include Agents OnDemand

Hunger-Free Minnesota: Good to Grow at The Minnesota State Fair


Saint Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) August 23, 2012

Hunger-Free Minnesota (http://www.hungerfreemn.org) will be at the Minnesota State Fair promoting Good to Grow, a joint initiative with Minnesota Public Radio. In the midst of 10,000 food choices on a stick this year, Hunger-Free Minnesota will show Fair visitors how simple it is to provide healthy food to those in need. The Good to Grow program aims to increase fresh produce donations by gardeners and farmers market shoppers.

Visitors to the Hunger-Free Minnesota booth in the Progress Center/EcoExperience Building at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Ave. on August 24 and the MPR tent in Carousel Park on August 31 can do the following:

Fishing TV app Developed by Miomni on Samsung Smart TV Reels in 40,000 Downloads


London, United Kingdon (PRWEB UK) 23 August 2012

Fishing TV has launched a connected TV app on Samsung devices that has been downloaded more than 40,000 times globally in the four weeks since it launched.

The app, developed by VoD provider Miomni, features four channels, including Sea Watch and Coarse Fishing, which are available to view on-demand. It replicates the content available via the Fishing TV website, which is updated bi-monthly with around three hours of magazine-style video content.

Fishing TV plans to extend the app to LG, Panasonic and Sony connected TVs, and beef up the range of content by striking distribution deals with other fishing channels.

Fishing TV channel director Gareth Purnell said connected TV was changing the landscape for niche broadcasters. We sidelined the idea of launching a channel on Sky as the numbers simply didnt add up, he said. The Samsung app allows us to harness the power of TV in a way that makes commercial sense.

He added that the app also offered the channel valuable international exposure, with the most downloads coming from the UK, Russia, the US and Germany.

As well as working on the Fishing TV project Miomni have worked with major Broadcasters, Film studios, Sporting brands and Gaming organisations to provide cutting edge digital solutions on multiple platforms and devices on a Global scale.

Miomni have long standing Strategic Partnerships with all the major Platform Manufacturers as well as operating System providers and as such have been able to create a number of unique and compelling solutions.

For further information about Miomni Holdings Ltd, please contact:

Head Office: Angel House, Angel Mews London N1 9HH – Tel: +44 (0) 207 837 1116

US Office: Miomni Corporation, 800 West El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040

Tel: +1 (650) 903 2269

Email: info(at)miomni(dot)com

Web: http://www.miomni.com

Note to Editors

Miomni is a digital platform delivering user Interface, high quality video content, Interactive applications and e-commerce, to multiple platforms with full advertising capabilities. Miomni uses a proprietary content & asset management system. Incorporating a single integrated database for “over-the-top” global digital video delivery. Miomni also has the advantage of in-house creative services for advanced multi-platform User Interface (UI) design and User Experience (UX) navigation solutions, covering all viewing experiences.

“lean back” (10ft Connected TV with remote)

“lean forward” (2ft – PC with mouse and keyboard)

“hand held” (1ft – smartphone or tablet)

“sit forward and interact” (the Multi Screen Experience)







Startup Weekend Hartford Breathes Life into Big Ideas


Hartford, CT (PRWEB) August 22, 2012

The MetroHartford Alliance and its young professionals organization, HYPE, is pleased to be the organizer of 2012 Startup Weekend Hartford, part of a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. This event brings together local software developers, graphic designers, marketers, product/business managers and startup enthusiasts to design a mobile app or build a viable business plan.

Startup Weekend Hartford is scheduled for the weekend of September 21-23 at the Hartford Public Library, located at 500 Main Street in Hartford. An Information Session for those interested in attending the event will be held at the Hartford Public Library on Wednesday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m.

This year the event will focus on health and wellness and participants are encouraged to focus on enhancing the health care experience or streamlining a personal approach to wellness. This makes Hartford only the second city in the world to organize an event focused on health care.

We thought it advantageous to host a vertical event because of the depth and diversity of the health care industry we have in the Hartford Region, said John Shemo, vice president and director of economic development for the MetroHartford Alliance. Between healthcare providers, insurers and medical manufacturers and the upcoming launch of Connecticut Health Council in November, we think this format will provide local entrepreneurs a unique and focused opportunity to get involved in an industry that is growing and thriving.

The event begins with participants pitching their startups and receiving feedback from their peers. One is not required to pitch an idea to participate. The group then forms teams around the top ideas. Over the course of the next 54 hours, each team focuses its energies on creating a business model plus coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders who offer constructive feedback. Three winners will be named in the following categories: Judges Award, Peoples Choice Award and Social Enterprise Award.

The MetroHartford Alliance along with HYPE, is pleased to organize the event again after successfully facilitating an inaugural Startup Weekend in Hartford last year. Approximately 75 participants from the Metro Hartford Region came out to participate. Last years winner, Ryan Rose, VP of Technology at Fathom, said Startup Weekend was one of the best experiences of his career and is continuing to hone his app, SmallTalk, which allows people attending live events to start conversations over social media to break the ice.

Registration for Startup Weekend Hartford is $ 99 per person. An early bird rate of $ 75 is available to those registering before August 30. A discount rate of $ 25 is available to college students. Meals and refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by Connecticut, Light & Power, Yankee Gas; Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.; Day Pitney, LLP; Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, LLP; University of Connecticut; Wiggin and Dana, LLP; Universal Connectivity; and Black Bear Saloon.

Greenberg Traurig Patent Attorney David J. Dykeman to Present at MD+DI’s MedTech Supplier Partnerships Conference

Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 21, 2012

David J. Dykeman, a shareholder, registered patent attorney, and co-chair of Greenberg Traurigs Intellectual Property Department in the Boston office, will be a featured speaker at Medical Device + Diagnostic Industrys (MD+DI’s) MedTech Supplier Partnerships Conference, August 22-23, at the Sheraton Hotel in Bostons Back Bay.

On Wednesday, August 22 at 1:30 pm, Dykeman will present Intellectual Property (IP) Issues and Open Innovation Challenges When Working with Suppliers, which will address:

Identifying the IP challenges with product design development and supplier relationships.

Determining the importance of patent protection to a medical device company.

Establishing the necessary measures and terms in supplier contracts to secure patent protection and address ownership.

Managing and mitigating IP risk when working both domestically and internationally.

Efficiently integrating a robust patent strategy into a product development plan under patent reforms initiated by Congress, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Supreme Court.

A registered patent attorney with over 15 years of experience in patents, intellectual property, and licensing, Dykemans practice focuses on securing strategic worldwide intellectual property protection and related business strategy for high-tech clients, with particular expertise in life sciences, medical devices, biotechnology and healthcare IT. Dykeman serves on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) Magazine. He was appointed the founding Co-Chair of the ABA Section of Science & Technology Law’s Medical Device Committee and serves on the Massachusetts Life Sciences Collaborative Research, Innovation & Commercialization Task Force.

An author of over 35 articles and a speaker at over 30 conferences on medical devices and life sciences intellectual property, Dykeman was honored as a 40 Medtech Innovator Under 40 by MD+DI magazine, and was named one of the top 250 Patent and Technology Licensing Practitioners in the world by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Magazine.

MD+DI’s MedTech Supplier Partnerships Conference is designed to provide industry professionals with the tactical tools and strategies to achieve the transition from procurement to partnership in the development of medical devices. The conference will provide a forum for industry experts to share practical guidance on how to get the most value out of buyer/supplier relationships, protect quality standards and innovation, and speed regulatory compliance. For more information on MD+DI’s MedTech Supplier Partnerships Conference, visit http://www.medtechsupplier.com.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1750 attorneys serving clients from 35 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In the U.S., the firm has more offices than any other among the Top 10 on The National Law Journal’s 2012 NLJ 250. For additional information, please visit http://www.gtlaw.com.







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