21 Jun, 2012
New Yorkers Get Help Cutting Valet Parking Wait Times
NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Central Parking System, Inc. today announced it has expanded its relationship with Zingle and its text-for-your-car solution. Zingle’s customized solution for Central Parking, known as TEXT N GO, which allows customers to text their valet ticket number and then receive an automatic text response confirming when their car […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
WorldPay: 1.5% of Airline Online Booking Revenue Lost to Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO June 19, 2012 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Globally, 66% of airline merchants are seeing fraud levels stay the same or increase as they lose 1.5% of booking revenue to fraudulent transactions, according to the global Perfect Passenger Payment insights report, commissioned by WorldPay. Worryingly, this could be set to increase, with 29% of airlines reporting […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
Denver Airport to Create “Largest Digital Experience” for Advertisers
DENVER, June 19, 2012, (BUSINESS WIRE) — Clear Channel Airports announced it will implement a first-of-its kind digital advertising program at Denver International Airport, the fifth-busiest U.S. airport and eleventh-busiest airport in the world. The Clear Channel Airports program will place Denver International Airport at the forefront of digital video advertising. The installation plan includes […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
U.S. Consumers See Airline Service Improving, Fast Food Growing as Economy Falls
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 19, 2012 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Major airlines are doing a better job of satisfying their passengers this year, according to a report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). At 67 (on a scale of 0 to 100), customer satisfaction with the airline industry matches its best level in a […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
Worldwide Spend on Security Products and Services Tops $19 Billion
LONDON, June 20, 2012, (BUSINESS WIRE)–Globally small and medium business Security Market (on-premise and cloud) spend is expected to experience an overall compounded annual growth rate of over 10% for the period of 2011 through 2016. Cloud security services currently accounts for nearly 17% of this total spending and is projected to increase to 24% […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
Maritz Poll: Online Consumers Want Companies to Listen, Respond
ST. LOUIS, June 07, 2012, (BUSINESS WIRE)–With an ever-growing number of publicly accessible online communication choices available to consumers, a recent Maritz Research Consumer Preferences study shows consumers overwhelmingly want their voices to be heard by companies via the web. They expect companies to be listening and the study also reveals that 85 percent of […]
more…21 Jun, 2012
Global Study Finds Brands Can Capitalise on “New Mom” Movement
CANNES, France, June 20, 2012, (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO), the premier digital media company, and Starcom MediaVest Group, shared findings from their year-long, global study, ‘Brave New Moms: Navigating Technology’s Impact on Family Time,’ at the 2012 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The study revealed that across generations, age and countries, 84% of […]
more…29 May, 2012
University Students Harnessing Mobile Technology For Social Change, Crisis Management
CAMBRIDGE, MASS (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 — Students from Harvard and Berkeley, in cooperation with the World Mind Network, Peer to Peer Media Group, and the Creative Commons Initiative, are building a new social network dedicated to using a multitude of Web and Smart Phone apps to build projects in a few hours which achieve […]
more…29 May, 2012
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Pioneer Launches Awareness Campaign About Facebook Addiction
Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 — Dr. Akikur Mohammad, Founder of Inspire Malibu, recognized by many as the top addiction treatment center in Malibu, California and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California (http://www.USC.edu), announced today that his team at Inspire Malibu is launching an awareness […]
more…29 May, 2012
Worst Online Advertising Mistakes of 2012
Reno, NV (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 – Preventable online advertising mistakes in 2012 continue to cost US businesses precious advertising dollars and some are even losing out completely. As pay per click management firm Webrageous explains, in the current financial climate businesses cannot afford to continue making these costly mistakes. Webrageous Marketing Director David Chapman […]
more…9 May, 2012
Slow Internet Speed #1 Service Problem for Mobile Users; Cost of Data and Dropped Calls Follow
Worthington, OH (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 – Although many smartphone and tablet users rely heavily on their devices (nearly half of Smartphone Users (45.8%) say their smartphone is their life), these technological wonders are not perfect and service providers are not 100% reliable. Mobile Users cite slow Internet speed, the high cost of data and […]
more…9 May, 2012
Chinese Investors Seek Real Estate Deals in Southern California
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 – The 2nd Chinese Investment in the US Real Estate Forum is to be drawing U.S. real estate developers, property owners, financial advisors, attorneys, investment bankers, and industry executives, and venture capitalists, among others, to be educated on the latest happenings in China-US real estate investment. The June […]
more…9 May, 2012
Young Drivers Say Texting While Driving is Dangerous, Yet Many Admit to Doing It
Yonkers, NY (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 – While the vast majority of young drivers aged 16-21 agree that texting, using smart-phone apps, or accessing the Internet while driving is very dangerous, nearly a third (29 percent) admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they had, in fact, texted while behind the wheel in the past […]
more…9 May, 2012
Hotel Reviews: Introducing the Guest Review Rankings Report
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 – The hotel industry is currently obsessed with social media. It is particularly obsessed with guest reviews on sites like TripAdvisor and the major Online Travel Agency (OTA) sites. Review scores and volumes affect a hotel’s business, and – increasingly – executive compensation, as more and more hotel companies […]
more…2 May, 2012
Australian Privacy Awareness Week Helps Young People Ward Off Online Threats
1 May 2012, (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner) – Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim has today reminded young people to make good privacy choices to ensure that their social networking behaviour does not come back to bite them in the future. “I am worried about the level of personal information that young people are […]
more…1 May, 2012
Family Travel Experts Highlight 2012 U.S. Vacation Trends
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012 — The Best Family Travel Experts, a network of U.S. travel bloggers, writers, book authors, marketing consultants, and journalists, today shared key trends and insights that reveal parents seek credible advice for more authentic and meaningful travel experiences. According to Ypartnership*, experience-based travel involving family and friends rules: the […]
more…29 Apr, 2012
Tips to Help Senior-Citizens Avoid Falling In Homes & Hotels
LOS ANGELES April 27, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – As the profile of global travellers changes to reflect ageing societies, the design and supply of travel industry products and services will also have to change accordingly. The following media release will help address one of the most serious risks facing older travellers: the threat of falling […]
more…26 Apr, 2012
Survey Finds Women More Likely to Exercise if It Feels Like Play, Not Work
ATLANTA, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A new survey from the American Cancer Society finds women are 10 percent less likely than men to make time for physical activities they enjoy and that 40 percent of women said they would be more physically active in their free time if it felt less like work and […]
more…26 Apr, 2012
What Stressed Out Moms Want Most on Mother’s Day
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 – Moms today feel more stressed out than ever – and for Mother’s Day an astounding 93 percent would rather be treated to a relaxing experience like a dinner out, spa visit, or a trip than receive material gifts like jewelry, flowers, or candy. Those are among the […]
more…14 Apr, 2012
Scotland To US Visitors: Head For Olympics via Glasgow, Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Scotland is the ideal destination for visitors to the UK this summer. If you’re seeking an alternative to the London Olympics you need look no further than Scotland, and the many fantastic direct routes on offer to both Glasgow & Edinburgh. Visitors can take advantage of the fantastic direct […]
more…14 Apr, 2012
Creative Experiential Tour: “Remarkable Women of Taos, Northern New Mexico”
Taos, New Mexico (PRWEB) April 13, 2012 — “Experiential travel”, the newest buzzword when it comes to travel trends, is made even easier by exotic and authentic Taos, New Mexico, with the addition of innovative paid as well as free self-guided tour itineraries for the creative tourism traveler. Unlike “theme park” travel where destinations are […]
more…14 Apr, 2012
Stats Show U.S. Usage of Wireless Broadband Skyrocketed 123% Between 2010-11
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The amount of wireless data transmitted by Americans continues to increase at an impressive rate, according to the CTIA-The Wireless Association® semi-annual survey released today. The annual U.S. wireless data traffic grew 123 percent from 2010 (388 billion megabytes) to 2011 (866.7 billion megabytes). According to the survey, there […]
more…13 Apr, 2012
U.S. Small Businesses Say Complexity of Tax Code Is As Bad As Taxes
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released the 2012 Small Business Taxation Survey which provides detailed insight on how America’s small-business community is being impacted by federal taxes. Released just days before the April 17 income tax deadline, the survey’s key message is: Complexity and inconsistency within the […]
more…10 Apr, 2012
Gulf Recruitment Survey Shows Impact of Regional Turmoil on Job Market
Dubai, (PRWEB) April 09, 2012 — The Gulf region continues to create jobs despite the impact of the Arab Spring in 2011, according to a survey by Dubai-based online recruitment firm, GulfTalent.com. The oil and gas, healthcare and retail sectors are enjoying the largest headcount expansion, while banking and construction fare the worst. The 2012 […]
more…30 Mar, 2012
Chapel Hill, NC, First U.S. Town to Ban Total Cell Phone Use While Driving
ITASCA, Ill., March 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The National Safety Council applauds the town council in Chapel Hill, NC, for passing a total cell phone ban for all motorists, becoming the first town in the nation to ban hands-free use. Once the law goes into effect June 1, motorists also will be banned from […]
more…30 Mar, 2012
Survey: Getting Caught Throwing Trash Out Window More Embarrassing Than Cheating on Taxes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. March 28, 2012 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Getting caught throwing trash out of the car window is more embarrassing to Americans than getting caught cheating on their taxes, a national survey released today shows. The national poll, conducted by Shelton Group, found that environmentally unfriendly behaviors – such as littering or driving a gas guzzler – […]
more…30 Mar, 2012
Asian-American CEO’s Six Strategies to Break Through “The Bamboo Ceiling”
BOSTON & GENEVA March 29, 2010 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Philip Lee, an Asian-American President and CEO of a leading Boston technology corporation, says, “Asian-Americans have to be substantially better than the ‘safe’ stereotypical senior executive profile to get the job.” He defines 6 strategies to break through based on his own experience earning the President/CEO title […]
more…30 Mar, 2012
New Study Shows Sitting Is Killing, So Try Working While Standing
PHOENIX, March 29, 2012 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Looking for the motivation to get off of the couch and get moving? A new study just released finds those who spend 11 or more hours a day sitting are 40 percent more likely to die over the next three years regardless of how physically active they […]
more…28 Mar, 2012
As Online Shopping Surges, Australia Post Launches Digital MailBox, 30 Superstores
26 March 2012 — In response to record numbers of Australians moving their lives online, Australia Post today announced a free Australia Post Digital MailBox for every Australian will be launched this year, in addition to opening 30 superstores across the country. “The Australia Post Digital MailBox will allow businesses, government entities and customers to […]
more…28 Mar, 2012
Insurance Company Tips for Catering To Older Travellers
Croydon, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 27 March 2012 — They have time, money and a spirit of adventure – and holiday experts say a key trend for 2012 is travel by the over-55s. They are more determined to keep taking holidays than any other age group despite the economic gloom, according to the Association of […]
more…26 Mar, 2012
10 Career Management Lessons From Watching Cricket Maestro Sachin Tendulkar
There are some great lessons to be learnt from the Master Blaster’s life. 1. Nothing is impossible to achieve: That’s what Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th ton tells us. 2. Stay focussed: A career that’s more than 22 years long with 188 tests and 463 one-day matches is indication enough of his phenomenal concentration levels. 3. Do […]
more…22 Mar, 2012
Consumers Desert Bank Branches for “Virtual” Banking
NEW YORK, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — New consumer research presented by the consulting firm Novantas at CBA Live 2012 today shows that banking customers increasingly prefer non-branch channels for a range of day-to-day banking transactions, from deposits, to solving service problems. As many as 35% of US banking customers are now “virtually domiciled,” essentially […]
more…22 Mar, 2012
Travellers Prefer Eating at Airports Rather Than In-flight
CHICAGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — While the airlines may not be making money on food service, airport restaurants are: According to a survey conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation provider, just 2% of travelers say they purchase food on the plane. The company, which provides airport shuttles to and from O’Hare […]
more…22 Mar, 2012
U.S. CEO Pay Up +7% In 2011 Among Early Filers
NEW YORK, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In 2011 median net income increased +17%, while median CEO total compensation only rose +7%, primarily due to a +9% increase in long-term incentive awards. Base salaries increased +3% and bonuses were flat year over year. These findings are based on a study of 100 early filers with […]
more…22 Mar, 2012
Airfare Search Engine Claims U.S. Domestic Flights are Hot, Europe is Not
NEW YORK, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Fly.com™, the airfare search engine, today announced the results of a data study that shows a significant shift in destination preference among travelers flying out of New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston. At the same time, the study identifies dramatic price reductions in the […]
more…20 Mar, 2012
U.S.Buyers of Market Research Expect to Spend 3.1% Less in 2012
Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 – The seventh edition of the Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals conducted by MarketResearchCareers among 500 MR professionals reveals market research budgets and the overall market research industry are expected to contract by 3.1% in 2012 compared to the prior year. “The reduced 2012 spending and budgeting outlook […]
more…20 Mar, 2012
Direct Mail Forecasts Resurrection in 2012 – No Viruses, Scams or Identity Theft
Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 – Expenditures for direct mail grew to just over $50 billion in 2011, which was a 4.6% industry increase according to the Direct Marketers Association. The DMA also forecasts that mail sales will continue to rise at a rate of 2.3% over the next two years. AccurateLeads has found […]
more…11 Mar, 2012
Redesigned Tulip Museum Due to Open in Amsterdam
Amsterdam (PRWEB) March 07, 2012 — The Amsterdam Tulip Museum has been reimagined, redesigned, and will reopen with all new exhibits at its new location on April 25, 2012. Located in the heart of Amsterdam on 116 Prinsengracht, two doors down from its old location, the new museum will feature approximately 2,200 square feet of […]
more…11 Mar, 2012
Bad Behaviour Survey: Stealing Co-Workers’ Ideas, Having Body Odour Top the List
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–If you could get away with it, would you cheat on your spouse? 38% of women polled for a new survey from FITNESS Magazine and Yahoo! Shine said they would cheat if given a free pass. The exclusive survey asked 2,000 women and men to fess up to their worst behaviors […]
more…9 Mar, 2012
New Report Strives to Help Women “Reclaim Their Free Time”
NEW YORK, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The results of a new groundbreaking national survey, Women and Time: Setting a New Agenda, commissioned by Real Simple and designed by the nonprofit Families and Work Institute reveal that much of the time pressure experienced by women is self-imposed, due to trouble delegating and letting go of control. […]
more…8 Mar, 2012
Information Overload Proving Distractive, Affecting Productivity – Global Workmonitor Survey
Seven out of ten employees globally prefer face-to-face contact over phone and email at work, according to the latest Randstad Workmonitor results. Numbers run especially high in Turkey (80%), while Japan, Norway and Singapore are at the lower end with 57%. While Internet and mobile access continue to grow, personal contact seems to prevail when […]
more…8 Mar, 2012
Australia Launches First App to Promote Inter-Cultural Harmony Day March 21
07 March 2012 — For the first time, Australians will be able to download and use a free Harmony Day smartphone application the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Kate Lundy said today. Harmony Day has become a significant event on March 21 each year, celebrating the different cultures that make Australia a great place to […]
more…7 Mar, 2012
Australia Launches Debt Clock to Help Cut Credit Card Bills
5 March 2012 – The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today announced its MoneySmart website has a new debt clock that shows the credit card debt in Australia. Check out the clock here. Australians have over $36 billion owing on credit cards where interest is being charged, an average of $4,700 per card holder. […]
more…6 Mar, 2012
Nominations Sought for Ethical Business Leaders Awards in the U.S.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has announced the 2012-2013 call for nominations for its nationally-recognized, Being a Difference Award program. Established in 2006, the Being a Difference Award program honors individuals for their exceptional contributions to ethical leadership in business. Past recipients have spanned the […]
more…6 Mar, 2012
Lack of Adequate Sleep Affecting Pilots, Train and Truck Drivers
Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 05, 2012 – The people we trust to take us or our loved ones from place to place struggle with sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) 2012 Sleep in America® poll. It is the first poll to ask transportation professionals, including pilots, train operators,* truck, bus, taxi and limo […]
more…2 Mar, 2012
Spillage in Pubs and Cafés Spurs Demand for Liquid-Resistant Mobiles
Barcelona, Mobile World Congress, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — International research commissioned by P2i, a manufacturer of liquid repellent nano-coating technology, reveals demand for mobile devices to be water-resistant as standard. The results come as more and more consumers put their phones at risk of moisture and corrosion damage as they go about their day-to-day […]
more…29 Feb, 2012
India’s ITC Hotels Offers Free Design Manual for Disabled Travellers
Small and medium sized hotels in the developing countries seeking to improve facilities for the physically-challenged have been provided a free design manual, courtesy of Mr. Niranjan Khatri, General Manager, Welcomenviron Initiatives, ITC WelcomGroup. Mr Khatri forwarded the manual to Travel Impact Newswire in the wake of the free Toolkit on Tourism and Poverty Reduction […]
more…29 Feb, 2012
Visa, Vodafone Deal in Bid to Dominate Mobile Payments Market
Barcelona, February 27, 2012 (Visa Media Release) — Vodafone and Visa today announced a worldwide partnership to enable consumers to pay for goods and services using their mobile phones instead of coins and banknotes. The companies will work together to develop a Vodafone-branded proposition that will be offered to consumers across Vodafone’s 398-million customer base […]
more…29 Feb, 2012
“World Tourism Phone” Launched in Mexico
TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Hop-on, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HPNN) today announced what it claims to be the first “World Tourism Phone” through its subsidiary, Hop-on Mobile, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The Company can now have a US or International phone number, with a local Mexican cell number. Peter Michaels, Hop-on CEO, stated, “Hop-on […]
more…27 Feb, 2012
3 Important Tips For Selecting A PR Agency, And Avoid Over-Paying
Basingstoke, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 February 2012 – PR agencies around the UK all have different fees, some work on small retainers and some top PR agencies in London have very high fees; but does paying more for PR mean better media coverage? Marketing Quotes looks into why PR agencies all have different rates and […]
more…27 Feb, 2012
Ecommerce Study Reveals: Online Shoppers Ordered More but Spent Less Closer to X’mas
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 23, 2012 — The 2011 holiday sales season is over, but planning ahead will help online merchants gear up for 2012. A new report from social analytics ecommerce platform MerchantTribe.com reveals a surprising holiday sales takeaway for web merchants: Shoppers place more orders per-day as the holiday season moves forward but […]
more…24 Feb, 2012
iPhone App Unveiled for Global Travel Healthcare Services
February 21, 2012 (Radnor, PA) — GeoBlue, which serves the medical needs of expatriates and world travelers, announced today that it has launched what it claims is the first iPhone application for finding and paying for quality healthcare services worldwide. GeoBlue Mobile is now available in the iTunes App Store for downloading onto iPhones, iPads […]
more…24 Feb, 2012
Car Specially Designed, Built for Wheelchair Accessibility Launched
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MV-1, claimed to be the first vehicle designed from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility is being launched at the 2012 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show from Feb. 25, 2012 – March 4, 2012. “Aptly named the MV-1 for the ‘first Mobility Vehicle,’ the car is designed specifically for the more […]
more…24 Feb, 2012
Not Wearing Make-up Makes Women Feel Insecure – Survey
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Renfrew Center Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to advancing the education, prevention, research and treatment of eating disorders, today announced survey results which revealed that nearly half of all women have negative feelings about their image when not wearing makeup and associate a “bare face” with feeling unattractive […]
more…24 Feb, 2012
Myanmar Business Conference to be Held in May
SINGAPORE, Feb 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Myanmar companies are keen to meet up with the foreign business community expected to tap business potentials at the upcoming 5th Myanmar Business Conference 2012 in Yangon from May 15 to 19. William Tan, managing director of Foreign Recruitment Centre Pte Ltd (FRC), which is organising the conference, said, “There […]
more…23 Feb, 2012
Pennsylvania Study Shows Historic Preservation Boosts Tourism Income, Local Economies
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) today released a new study titled “Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Activities in Pennsylvania.” (Click on the title to download free). The study provides evidence about the benefits of historic preservation for economic development. The report gathered and analyzed data on five […]
more…21 Feb, 2012
U.S. Introduces Legislation to Help Small Businesses Win Govt Contracts
St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) February 19, 2012 — The Contractor Opportunity Protection (COP) Act, introduced to the House yesterday, will battle government contract bundling in order to protect small businesses. Sponsored by Republican lawmakers Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo) and Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.), the COP will require government agencies to justify and […]
more…20 Feb, 2012
Site Index Annual Study 2012 Reveals Optimism and Technology Trends
The Site International Foundation has published the Site Index: Annual Survey 2012. The Site Index studies seek to identify insights and measure significant changes in the business performance of the motivational events industry. The results of the 2012 report reflect a stable situation with minor fluctuations since the last annual survey, and also conveys an […]
more…20 Feb, 2012
KPMG Report: Expect the Unexpected – Building Business Value in a Changing World
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Policymakers and the business community should ramp up collaboration and demonstrate renewed leadership in order to achieve sustainable and equitable growth objectives, according to recommendations released today from KPMG’s “Business Perspective on Sustainable Growth: Preparing for Rio+20” global summit. Summit attendees agreed to the recommendations as part of […]
more…20 Feb, 2012
Global Survey Reveals Companies Not Investing in “Game-Changer Strategies”
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A survey of 500 C-suite executives worldwide conducted by global brand consultancy Wolff Olins has revealed that, although companies recognize the important factors required to generate long-term growth, many are not investing resources and energy into them. “Traditional ways of doing business are not generating growth and global […]
more…16 Feb, 2012
The “Rise of the Planet of the Apps”: 7 Key Trends
Hong Kong, China (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 — Today App Annie (appannie.com), an app store provider of analytics and market intelligence, unveils the 7 key trends in the “Rise of the Planet of the Apps”. App Annie’s premium service – ‘App Annie Intelligence’ – employs statistical and data models to generate what it claims to […]
more…16 Feb, 2012
Research: Four Guiding Principles To Help Employees Navigate Through Change
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 — Recent global research conducted by TNS Employee Insights names four guiding principles to improving an organization’s chance of success in times of change. Based on the notion of “moving the needle” in engagement, their findings maintain that employees must understand how engagement relates to bringing about change. Change, […]
more…16 Feb, 2012
New Study: Consumers Poised for Radical Shift in TV Consumption
Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 — A new study of over 1,400 consumers, from market research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, uncovers major changes in how people are watching TV and movies, and the choices they make when it comes to the content they watch online. Once the domain of early adopters, more than half […]
more…16 Feb, 2012
Agoda Unveils 10 Fresh Asian Destinations 2012
Singapore (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 — The global hotel booking site Agoda.com, a part of NASDAQ-listed Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), today announced its Fresh Destinations 2012. Launched in 2011, agoda.com’s Fresh Destinations list aggregates traveler booking data and customer reviews and ratings to identify Asian cities that have showed a marked increase in popularity over […]
more…12 Feb, 2012
Cruise Survey: Couples Have Better, More Frequent Intimate Moments Onboard
Miami (PRWEB) February 10, 2012 — For couples looking to rekindle the spark in their romance, the sea is calling with a million ways to fall in love again. According to a recent survey commissioned by Royal Caribbean International*, most Americans (90%) astoundingly ranked sex as the top activity on their cruise itinerary. Respondents also […]
more…12 Feb, 2012
New Book Exposes How “Pirates of Manhattan” Hijacked America’s Savings Plans
(PRWEB) February 09, 2012 — Barry James Dyke, author, speaker and financial consultant has released the sequel to his first best-selling book, The Pirates of Manhattan is being released as of February 7, 2012 off the author’s website, http://www.thepiratesofmanhattan.com. The sequel, The Pirates of Manhattan II: Highway to Serfdom, The Hijacking of America’s Savings is […]
more…12 Feb, 2012
Wikipedia Co-founder’s Top 3 Business Startup Tips
(PRWEB UK) 10 February 2012 — Jimmy Wales co-founded free online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia in 2001. By 2006, Time magazine had named him in its list of the world’s most influential people and today, Wikipedia is the largest information resource on the web (ranking 6th globally). CambridgeElevator.com – the free social network for startups – met […]
more…8 Feb, 2012
Report on Romance Sets the Record Straight About Love As You Age
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Seniors are setting the record straight – love and romance aren’t just for the young, according to the Revera Report on Romance, a new survey by Revera Inc., a Canadian provider of seniors care and services. Seven-in-ten seniors over age 75 say you are never too old for love […]
more…8 Feb, 2012
Free Downloads: Horwath’s 26 Market Reports for 2012 Hotel Yearbook
London — Horwath Hotels, Tourism and Leisure (HTL), the prominent global hospitality consulting network, contributed 26 key market reports to the latest edition of the Hotel Yearbook. Published annually, the yearbook provides in-depth and cutting edge opinion and commentary about the industry for the coming 12 months. One of the key areas of the Yearbook […]
more…25 Jan, 2012
Britons Feel Life Getting Too Complicated – Insurance Company Survey
CARDIFF, Wales, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Admiral MultiCar, the UK insurance company, has revealed that Britain is a complicated place to live, according to new research. It shows that over half the population believe their lives are too complicated, with money, work-life balance and family issues causing the complication. The car insurance specialist found […]
more…25 Jan, 2012
Stress Reducing Strategies for Chronically Unhappy Wives
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 — In 2009, AOL and Women’s Day took a poll that revealed 70% of American women seriously admitted they were considering divorce. “Obviously, women are not happy and believe that breaking up their marriage and starting another relationship will bring them the happiness they desire. This is an overwhelming […]
more…25 Jan, 2012
New Report Highlights Role Of Universities in Entrepreneurship, Job Creation
LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The USC Stevens Institute for Innovation today announced a new report titled Universities in Innovation Networks: The Role and Future Promise of University Research in U.S. Science and Economic Policymaking by USC Vice Provost for Innovation Krisztina “Z” Holly. This is the fourth report in a series […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
Holiday Season Saw More U.S. Retail Sales, But Fewer In-store Shoppers
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Despite continued economic uncertainty, holiday shoppers bought more this year than last, giving retailers two holiday seasons with year-over-year sales increases in a row. According to ShopperTrak — a provider of retail and mall foot-traffic counting services — national retail sales, when compared to the same period last […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
IBM Launches New Analytics Tools for Social Business
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled new software and services that delivers comprehensive networking capabilities to the increasingly social savvy workforce. Now, organizations can apply analytics to their social business initiatives, allowing them to gain actionable insight on social networking sentiment anytime, anywhere and put it to work in […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
Rising Number of Headphone-Wearing Pedestrians Getting Hit by Cars, Trains
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Listen up, pedestrians wearing headphones. Can you hear the trains or cars around you? Many probably can’t, especially young adult males. Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
2020 Women on Boards Launches Gender Diversity Directory
BOSTON, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Fulfilling its campaign promise to provide greater transparency to the composition of public company boards of directors, 2020 Women on Boards published its Gender Diversity Directory today on www.2020wob.com. 2020 Women on Boards is a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on U.S. company boards to 20 […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
Cruise Safety Expert: Was Costa Concordia Captain Drunk?
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 — Nexus Consulting Group of Alexandria, LLC, a provider of private maritime safety and security solutions, is announcing the availability of consulting services around cruise ship safety. Headed by Captain Bill Doherty, retired safety manager for Norwegian Cruise Lines and Nexus’ Director of Maritime Affairs, Nexus’ cruise safety initiative […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
iPad Catalog App CoffeeTable Sees Inflection Point in Shopping Behavior for 2012
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 — What if shoppers could skip the mall crowds, and enjoy virtual stores wherever they are? Leading iPad catalog app CoffeeTable is turning shopping on its head, aggregating catalogs from leading retailers in a digital one-stop shop. CoffeeTable is a free iPad app that features the latest catalogs […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
New Breed of European Shoppers Outpacing U.S. in Use of Technology
LONDON, January 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –A new breed of ‘Xtreme shoppers’ has been identified, amongst whom the European ones are outpacing their American counterparts when it comes to use of technology for shopping. Over nine out of ten European Xtreme shoppers (95 per cent) like to research products online, compared to just over six out […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
New Video Launched: How to Beat Alcoholism
Houston, TX. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 — Downtoearthvideo.com is about to hold a “how to beat alcoholism” opening day for their readers next month. People who are struggling with an alcohol addiction can check stop by their offices and gain some knowledge that will help them to stop drinking. The team at Downtoearthvideo.com has been […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
Small Business Trends to Look for in 2012
Just when small business owners thought the worst of the economic fallout had passed, an article appeared recently outlining six trends that can threaten unprepared business owners. The trends, compiled by Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute, warns that “ongoing uncertainty of the economy, increased competition and the impression of negativity surrounding election-campaign rhetoric will […]
more…21 Jan, 2012
World Cuisine with a Vegetarian Twist
Stamford, CT (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 — Saffron Road™, the packaged food brand of American Halal Co., will begin shipping four All Natural, Halal Certified, premium vegetarian entrees and side dishes to Whole Foods Market nationally in January. The new items slated for distribution include: Manchurian Dumplings with Basmati Rice – An Indo-Chinese masterpiece, this […]
more…15 Jan, 2012
African Diaspora Museum Marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) views Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 16, 2012), as an opportunity to highlight the rich accomplishments of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement, and offers free admission and special programs throughout the day. A special component of […]
more…15 Jan, 2012
National Civil Rights Museum Marks MLK Day with Freedom Awards
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 — The 20th anniversary of the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards ceremony will be broadcast on over 100 Public Broadcast Stations (PBS) starting the weekend of the MLK National Holiday on January 14, 2012 through February. The Museum is also launching its first text mobile giving campaign on […]
more…13 Jan, 2012
Directory Published to Promote Australian Films
Jan 13, 2012 (Screen Australia Media Release) — Screen Australia has published a Directory of International Sales Agents, providing a snapshot of companies representing Australian feature films around the world. Download the directory. Included within are details of each seller’s acquisition policy, which markets they attend, at what stage they prefer to be approached and […]
more…13 Jan, 2012
Australian Football, Post Office Team Up to Promote Community Cohesion
11 January 2012 (Australia Post media release) — The Australian Football League and Australia Post have joined forces to connect individuals and communities through their love of football. The Australia Post Community Inclusion Program will involve AFL teams visiting local schools and community groups, football carnivals in each State and the first ever schools letter […]
more…11 Jan, 2012
Corporate Wellness Coaches See More Opportunities
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) January 08, 2012 – When it comes to corporate wellness trends in 2012, more is more, according to experts at the Spencer Institute: more education, more coaching, more corporate clients and more grassroots efforts. “Wellness coaches and experts have learned that they often need more certification and education to land […]
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Lonely Planet Releases New Book: Cultures That Keep Us Happy
Oakland, CA (PRWEB) January 09, 2012 – Lonely Planet’s new title, Happy, has one goal: to reveal secrets of happiness from cultures around the world so that readers may manifest more joy in their own lives. Happy is an exploration on the multitude of ways different cultures inspire happiness and features 55 of these practices, […]
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Brand Advertising Will Represent Nearly 60% of Digital Spend in 2012 – Survey
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 09, 2012 – In a recent survey by Vizu of more than 450 advertising executives, marketers said that they will be allocating nearly 60% of their online budgets to brand advertising in 2012, indicating that spending on online branding may surpass spending on direct response advertising for the first time […]
more…11 Jan, 2012
British Workers Say More Confidence Would Lead To Greater Career Success
(PRWEB UK) 9 January 2012 – As we enter the New Year, UK distance learning specialist Home Learning College has asked British adults to discuss the factors that would help them to secure a better job in 2012. Topping the list, with 31 per cent of the vote, is greater confidence, followed by more opportunities […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Women’s Business Council Recommends Ways To Strengthen Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) submitted its 2011 Annual Report to the President, Congress and U.S. Small Business Administration, providing its list of policy and program recommendations for how the government can best assist women-owned businesses. The NWBC spent the past year conducting research and engaging in numerous […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Spa Now Caters To Persons with Disabilities
Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — Massage Envy Spa Saugus has always put customer service first; making sure each individual is matched with the right massage therapists in Saugus, Boston, MA for their ailments to receive the best results. Now Massage Envy Spa Saugus is able to provide persons with disabilities that same experience […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
The Secret for Success in 2012 – ‘The Power of One’
Madison, WI (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 — “Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right,” so says Oprah Winfrey. But the facts speak otherwise. Here’s what the Opinion Corp. of Princeton, NJ, learned: On average, about 45 percent of Americans set New Year’s Resolutions; about 8 percent accomplish them. […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
12 Resolutions To Boost Finances in 2012
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — “When you make your New Year’s Resolutions for 2012, be sure to include investing and planning for retirement,” says Beth Blecker, CEO of Eastern Planning, Inc., a financial services company started in 1995 that serves hundreds of clients nationwide. Beth Blecker runs the business with her son, […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Keeping Safe: Three Solutions to Credit Card Fraud
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — CreditDonkey, a credit card comparison site, announces a series of infographics to help consumers understand the risks they face with credit card fraud, the steps they can take to lower their risks and what actions need to occur when fraud is detected. College Students Problem: Students spend […]
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Is Getting Out of Debt One of Your Resolutions for 2012?
Freeport, IL (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 — The New Year is here and strong resolutions for self-improvement are being made. Some resolutions include: Getting in shape; eating healthier; losing weight; drinking less; more charity involvement; and, getting out of debt. Getting out of debt is a very popular New Year’s resolution; however, it is also […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Small Business Owners’ New Year Resolution: Take More Time Off
London (PRWEB UK) 30 December 2011 — One in every five UK small business owners will be making a New Year’s resolution to take more time off, according to a survey by XLN Business Services. “Small business owners often work long hours with few holidays, so it’s no surprise that some small business owners have […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Americans See No Economic Improvement for Three Years
Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — Everyone wants the economy to bounce back, but we all have different ideas about when it will happen. It seems that 40% of respondents in a December Persuadable Research survey say it will take up to three years for the economy to improve. Almost the same number, […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Bad Economy Makes Men Mask-Up to Avoid Getting Laid Off
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — American business executives with that certain distinguished look of fine aging are increasingly turning to anti-aging masks to turn back the hands of time. The findings were derived from six months of sales trends and customer surveys monitored by Liberty Health Network, LLC. “Fear of being replaced by […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Tips for Small Businesses on How to Win More US Federal Contracts
St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — US Federal Contractor Registration is advising small businesses to practice persistence when pursuing their first federal government contracts. A report released by the American Express OPEN for Government Contracts: Victory in Procurement (VIP) for Small Business Program on “Trends in Federal Contracting for Small Businesses” indicates that […]
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