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Obama, Paris, and Britney Come To BigStockPhoto.com

BigStockPhoto.com, one of the world's largest online, royalty free stock image providers has added a new editorial category to its popular, low-cost image offerings. The new feature provides BigStockPhoto users with instant access to current, commentary worthy images, including: celebrities, politicians, current events, news events, live entertainment, and sports. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Media Invitation: You are Invited to Attend

Tuesday 2 - Thursday 4 December 2008, Olympia Grand Hall, London UKThe Online Information Exhibition - is the perfect place for visitors to equip themselves with the information, skills and knowledge their organisations need to succeed in the challenging digital world and the definitive showcase for the information industry! Online Information 2008 encompasses six main sectors: Online Content Resources; ePublishing Solutions; Library Management Systems; Content Management Expo; Web 2.0 Technologies and Search Solutions. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Center for Talent Retention Announces Talent Management Specialist Certification

The Center for Talent Retention, the leading experts on taking action to attract, engage, build, leverage and retain employees, announces a new offering for 2009, the Talent Management Specialist Certification. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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10 Best Practices for Internet Brand Building

New FuelNet special report reveals how to boost a brand's online credibility (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Text Messaging and Mobilizing Prepaid Financial Services: You Can't Beat Ubiquity

This new report examines the critical role text messaging is playing in the mobile financial services and marketing ecosystem, the willingness of consumers to use SMS and the impact of "superphones" like Apple's iPhone and Android-powered handsets. The report includes a review of the complex ecosystem created to connect prepaid mobile and card accountholders to their provider of specific financial service offerings. The fractured nature of mobile-enable financial services is a function of numerous point solutions brought to market from scores of program issuers. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Fraud to the Left of Me, Risk to the Right

Problems of merchant fraud and risk management in the acquiring space are nothing new. As merchant card acceptance services organizations within banks grew in the early days of the bankcard industry, either organically or through merger and consolidation, exposure to the various forms of risk associated with acquiring payment card transactions naturally arose. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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The State and Evolution of the European Acquiring Market

The European card acquiring market is the second largest regional market in the world with significant upside as consumers increasingly use cards for their daily purchases and emerging card markets continue to grow. However, the acquiring market is fragmented as most countries remain largely separated. Different domestic debit card networks, market and rules, membership requirements, technical standards, fee structures, among other factors, have made it very difficult for acquirers to expand into different countries. The separation of country acquiring markets also doesn't help in creating a big enough market to achieve higher level of economies of scale for pan-European acquirers. There is limited space for non-bank acquirers and ISOs/MSPs to operate in Europe except in a couple of countries such as the U.K., as European banks tend to do all the acquiring businesses in-house. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Financial Supply Chain, Payment Opportunities for Innovative Banks

Supply chain management has proven to boost business performance and profitability. By making operational adjustments a business can increase their earnings per share as much as 20%. Financial supply chain deals with the business' cash flow up and down the supply chain. Businesses are shifting their attention to inefficient payments processing and adopting new strategies to maximize working capital and speed up cash flow. At each step of a supply chain life cycle there are buy/sell transactions. A manufacturer needs to purchase raw material to produce their product. Their product is a component of a much larger solution purchased directly or indirectly through a distributor. Finally, the finished solution is sold to the end user. Each buy/sell transaction is part of a procurement-to-pay process that affects the buyer's and seller's cash flow. Any disruption potentially slows down the process and affects the entire cycle and impacts cash flow. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Record Number of Candidates Earn Professional Pricing Certification From Professional Pricing Society at 19th Annual Fall Pricing Conference in Miami

A record twenty-five pricing professionals graduated from the Professional Pricing Society (PPS) Certified Pricing Professional (CPP) program at the 19th Annual Fall Pricing Conference held October 28-30 in Miami. The graduates successfully earned six CPP credits by attending PPS workshops and passing a four-hour certification exam. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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TeamAsia Receives Three Philippine Quill Awards

Strategic marketing communications firm TeamAsia received three Philippine Quill awards from the Philippine chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The awards were given for excellence in marketing communications and merit in graphic design and special events. TeamAsia deveops place, corporate, and personal brand strategies, creative ocncepts, and marketing communications programs for clients. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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ARAG Advises Employers to Consider Three C?s for Open Enrollment

By focusing on the Three C’s, which are Cost, Choice and Communications, employers can do a better job of aligning business and benefits strategies. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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SVM Launches the 5th Annual E-Business Trends in Industrial Marketing Survey

SVM E-Business Solutions, a leading online marketing firm for industrial marketers, launches the 5th annual E-Business Trends in Industrial Marketing Survey -- a study of the key online marketing trends that are impacting manufacturers and distributors. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Office Workers GRUVE Their Way to Better Health

With today’s rising health insurance costs, companies are looking for innovative ways to improve employee health, lower healthcare costs and increase productivity. Muve, Inc. (www.Muve.Me) has the solution: the Gruve Solution™. The goal of the Gruve Solution is to encourage otherwise inactive office workers to get up and move. The results, for both the employer and the employee, are very encouraging. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Arbita Promotes Jennifer Marcy to General Manager

Recruitment Marketing Technology and Services Firm Bolsters Executive Team from Within (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Sizzle It! Launches New Go-To Source for Creative Sizzle Reels that are Engaging, Effective and Affordable

Sizzle It! exclusively produces sizzle reels for public relations, marketing and advertising professionals, and they'll buy you breakfast for telling your friends (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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New Home Theater and Audiophile Review Web Site Launches at hometheaterreview.com/

HomeTheaterReview.com is a brand new home theater and audiophile website that reviews the latest HDTVs, HDMI receivers, high performance speakers and much more. The site offers a free email newsletter as well as frequent sweepstakes that give away the most luxurious AV equipment for free. HomeTheaterReview.com is published by Jerry Del Colliano, the founder and former publisher of AVRev.com, ModernHomeTheater.com and AVRevForum.com. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Key to Small Business Success is the Practical Advice in the Just Published Book "Executive Book of Quotes"

In contrast to all the fast track to business success books, Dallas based entrepreneur David M Goldstein has released his inaugural book, published by Bamford Press, featuring quotes that offer practical advice for today's business minded individuals. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction YouTube Video Channel Launched

The L. Ron Hubbard Pulp Fiction Series Launches its own YouTube Video Channel With a Swashbuckling Pirate Tale Video and "The Making of" Behind the Scenes Featurette from Galaxy Press (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Popular Ebook Reset to 'Economic Bailout' Price - Learn Ebook & Copywriting Tips for $14.97

The economy is troubled, spending has slowed. But one popular how-to on making ebooks and sales copywriting? It started selling better than ever! When demand revved up, the author did the unthinkable: Viqi French dropped the price of her ebook. She bets bad financial times will spark even more interest in how to make money online through ebooks and freelance writing. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Work at Home -- 21 Tips

Currently, as many as 10 million American workers are unemployed and unable to find a job ,and , the situation is likely to get worse. According to a Goldman Sacs, "The US labor market is now in full recession mode and the unemployment rate is likely to hit 8.5% in 2009." (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Experts Advise Avoiding the Brand Valuation Trap

Brand valuation is regarded by many marketers as providing the definitive proof of the business value of marketing. But a new article cautions marketers that using the current brand valuation surveys as proof of the value of marketing is a strategy that will surely backfire. The article, titled "My Brand's Bigger Than Your Brand - How NOT to get Caught in the Brand Valuation Trap," by Pat LaPointe, Managing Partner at MarketingNPV and Jonathan Knowles, CEO of Type 2 Consulting is now available online at www.MarketingNPV.com. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Accurate Background Recognized for Third Year in a Row on Deloitte?s Technology Fast 500

Attributes Workforce Empowerment to its 318% Revenue Growth (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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S&P Report Details Recent U.S. Residential Servicer Performance

Second Spotlight Report Highlights Recent U.S. Residential Mortgage Servicer Performance (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Zywave, Inc. Announces Investment Partnership with Vista Equity Partners

Zywave, Inc., a leading provider of software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) enterprise automation solutions for the employee benefits and property & casualty insurance distribution industry, announced today it has entered into a strategic investment partnership with Vista Equity Partners. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Bunn Gourmet Opens Holiday Gift Selection to Businesses Nationwide

Bunn Gourmet, an affiliate of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, is kicking off the 2008 holiday season by announcing a new line of corporate gifts, which includes gourmet food items such as premium hand-painted chocolates, thick-cut aged steaks, and famous red velvet holiday cakes. Gift certificates are also available and all products may be viewed online at BunnGourmetToday.com. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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The Wine List Goes Digital: Kara Newman Explores High-Tech Wine Lists in the November Issue of Sommelier Journal

From projected wine lists to wireless handheld devices to tablet PCs, the digital revolution has hit the restaurant wine industry, as Kara Newman reports in her cover story, "The Wired Wine List," in the November 2008 issue of Sommelier Journal, the Essential Guide for Wine Professionals. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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The Revenue Game Publishes Free E-book, "The 10 Myths of Revenue Generation," to Help Businesses Eliminate Strategies that Impede Revenue Growth

"The 10 Myths of Revenue Generation" helps business owners and senior executives identify and eliminate ten myths that impede revenue growth in organizations of all stages and industries. The free e-book is published by The Revenue Game, a Phoenix-based revenue consultancy that helps clients generate reliable, repeatable and profitable growth. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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FiveSprockets? Unveils New Features, Announces Partnership with ProtectRite� : Virtual Production Studio Adds New Script Formats and Enables Direct Access to Intellectual Property Registration Web Site

A pioneering force in digital-media production, FiveSprockets™ today unveiled several enhancements to its virtual production studio, including a new suite of script formats, improved profile features and direct access for users to ProtectRite®, an online service for time sealed intellectual-property registration. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford's New Book, Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles Gives Unmarried Job Shoppers the Tools they Need to Confidently Make their Move

Singles changing careers face a unique set of challenges. They have no one to lean on when they're going through the transition process, no one to offer support, to give feedback, or to just 'be there' when the times are rough. Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford's new book, Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles, is a must read for career minded singles who want to switch to a new field of interest, start their own business and become an entrepreneur, find the courage to leave an unfulfilling job, or make their career transition as smooth as possible. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Branding Agency - Project 2050 - Comments on Barack Obama's Historic Victory

Agency founder, Phil Colon issues statement commenting on the Barack Obama Brand and what the President-Elect's victory can teach us. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Gunn Report Names Leo Burnett Worldwide #1 Network in New World Thinking

LB named second-most creative network in the world; Has most offices contributing to creative reputation. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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EBI Soars High Above Background Screening Industry Peers in HRMagazine Ad Study

EBI’s Unique Branding Captures Imagination of Magazine Readership (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Economic Woes Worry Main Street

October’s churning economic activity clearly worried small business owners. The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism fell 5.4 points to 87.5 (1986=100), the third lowest reading in the 35-year history of the survey. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Cahaba Media Group Named One of America's "Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work for 2008"

Cahaba Media Group, a multi-media publishing company, has been honored by Publishing Executive magazine as one of America's "Best Magazine Publising Companies to Work for 2008." (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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"Route 66 Railway" Photo Book Explores Bond Between U.S. Highway 66 and Santa Fe Railway in the Southwest

Colorful book traces 80-year relationship between Route 66 and Santa Fe/BNSF trains through California, Arizona and New Mexico. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Waterfront Media Announces Everyday Health Network is Number One Online Health Destination : First time in ten years comScore Media Metrix names a new leader in online health

The Everyday Health Network, operated by Waterfront Media, is now the number one online health destination site within the health category according to comScore Media Metrix October 2008 U.S. unique audience figures. The new numbers make the health property one of the top 50 most visited properties attracting more than 25 million visitors. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Consona White Paper Outlines Customer Experience Management Focus for Successful CRM Initiatives

Ground-Breaking Approach to CRM Unifies Theory and Practice with Emphasis on Maximization of Customer Interaction and Comprehensive Systems Integration (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Infohrm Member Client Saves Millions of Dollars Through Workforce Analytics

WellPoint, Inc. identifies potential savings of $6 million in early tenure turnover costs. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Consona Corporation Named to Software Magazine's 26th Annual Software 500

Software Magazine Ranks Consona One of the World's Largest Software Companies (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Eloquent Partners with FileHold to Provide Cradle-to-Grave Document Management -- Partnership and Integration with FileHold Expands Eloquent?s Leadership in Managing Pape

Eloquent Systems has partnered with FileHold Systems Inc. to integrate the Eloquent Corporate Records, Library and Archives systems with the FileHold Document Management system. This integration allows Eloquent’s customers to manage all of their paper and electronic documents and other digital assets from creation to destruction or permanent archive. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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