d Business School, University of Oxford (PRWEB UK) 8 May 2013
Sa New research shows companies benefit by combining early warning scanning with scenario planning. Companies and organisations that combine early warning scanning about potential problems with scenario planning can increase the effectiveness of both tools, according to a recent research article by Rafael Ram
Irvine, California (PRWEB) May 07, 2013
oGoing Social Media Exclusive (oGoing SME) is an amazing solution that promotes a company’s product or service in front of over 300,000 small business owners in Southern California, including the metro Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Ana, Orange County and Riverside areas.
“Many oGoing small business customers use Facebook and oGoing together to promote and grow their business. oGoing SME is a powerful small business solution that combines Facebook’s extensive social presence and oGoing’s marketing expertise in Southern California.” Sanjay Dalal, CEO & founder, oGoing.
oGoing SME Details
oGoing team will share the company message with the following target audience through Facebook Advertising:
1. Small Business Owner Category
2. Age 25 or higher (i.e. more matured business owners)
3. Located in Southern California
The company’s product or service will be announced through the Facebook page of oGoing which is already used by thousands of owners and entrepreneurs. oGoing will use exclusive Facebook Advertising to give the company message a Marketing Boost in front of over 300,000 small businesses!
Bonus One: oGoing will promote the company on Ogoing.com, nation’s leading small business social network for five days by providing the business a featured listing. oGoing has an engaged community that will review and interact with the offer. ($ 150 value)
Bonus Two: oGoing will send a sponsored e-blast of the offering to the oGoing small business community members and local business contacts (around 10,000 contacts). oGoing email blasts receive superior open and click-through rates. ($ 200 value)
Bonus Three: oGoing will make the organization an oGoing Pro business, and provide the organization continuous visibility and exposure through out the year! oGoing Pro generates higher website traffic for the business and improves SEO ranking. ($ 468 value)
oGoing social media platform integrates with Facebook. Small business owners can promote their products and services on both Ogoing.com and Facebook, and multiply their exposure.
oGoing SME Pricing
oGoing presents the exclusive Facebook Promotion in front of over 300,000 business owners, including the three bonuses outlined above, for an introductory price of $ 899 (billed every quarter)!
The oGoing SME social media marketing package provides considerable exposure, visibility and traffic in front of tens of thousands of local So Cal owners and entrepreneurs.
oGoing SME – What’s needed?
The company provides oGoing the promotion write-up, photo of the product or service, and website page where prospective buyers will go to consume the offer.
oGoing will provide detailed reports of the promotion including insights! Thus, the business can measure the impact of their message on Facebook.
Where to Sign Up for oGoing SME?
Please contact oGoing today to get started. Mention “oGoing SME Facebook Promotion” in the comments section!
Call oGoing sales team M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PDT at 949-288-6880 or 888-856-8881.
Send oGoing team an email at: sales@ogoing.biz with the subject line: oGoing SME Facebook Promotion
Why choose oGoing SME for managing your Social Media Marketing?
1. oGoing is the nation’s leading business social network for small business owners.
2. oGoing has been successfully managing social media services for clients for four years.
3. oGoing is a recognized leader in social media marketing solutions and consulting services.
4. oGoing founder & CEO has trained and consulted over 500 So Cal business owners on social media.
5. oGoing is a Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, Microsoft and Apple trusted partner and developer.
About oGoing:
Ogoing.com is USA’s leading social network for small business. Ogoing provides owners and entrepreneurs powerful web social media marketing platform that promotes the business, boosts online visibility, improves website traffic, raises SEO ranking, generates new leads and attracts new customers.
Find More Apple Press Releases
(PRWEB) May 07, 2013
Nexternal, a leading in cloud based eCommerce platform provider is excited to announce that its Dashboard Plus iOS Application is now available in Apples iOS App Store. As with all updates and enhancements to Nexternals eCommerce platform, there is no additional charge associated with this app.
Dashboard Plus allows merchants to easily check their sales metrics on iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads by simply launching an app. At a glance, sales data for today, revenue progress, last order info, order fulfillment status, top selling products, order method, and customer visit information is all presented in a beautiful graphical interface. Additionally, merchants have the option to activate a push notification, sending them real-time order info so they can have instant awareness of order volume without having to actively monitor it. Merchants can now check on their stores performance the same way that they check Facebook or Twitter updates on their phone.
Allan Fishler of ThinkEDU concluded, Nexternal’s Dashboard Plus App is very cool! It is great to be able to look at our daily and weekly stats at a glance from wherever we are. I’m always curious how sales are and being able to take a quick look while out at dinner is very convenient. The CHA-CHING new sale alert sound is both hysterical and heartwarming and puts a smile on my face every time I hear it. Great job in developing a very useful app!
Alex Gile, President of Nexternal added, As eCommerce becomes more mobile and more integrated, it is important to us that our clients can always access the info they need to quickly check on the health of their business. We can no longer assume that a merchant will be sitting at their desk when they need this critical info. Our new Dashboard Plus iOS app makes it easy for merchants to check on the status of their business from anywhere. Selling online has never been so much fun.
About Nexternal
Nexternal offers a feature-rich, hosted eCommerce platform that allows brands to manage and grow their online sales with ease. Personalized account support, powerful marketing tools, efficient order processing, and a robust API are some of the many benefits offered to Nexternals clients. Founded in 1999, the companys unique eCommerce platform is used by hundreds of clients in many diverse industries. Nexternals software features an always-on screen shopping cart with integrated marketing and fulfillment tools allowing merchants to maximize revenue while minimizing operating costs. Nexternals software was rated five out of five stars by Internet.com and is a three time SIIA Codie awards finalist for Best E-Commerce Software. Clients include Weyerhaeuser, USA Today, Ste Michelle Wine Estates, Taser International, and Hershey. For more information, contact Nexternal via phone at 800.914.6161 or online at http://www.nexternal.com
More Apple Press Releases
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013
Just over a year ago, Facebook snapped up Instagram for a staggering $ 1 billion in a move that, at the time, was viewed by many as an attempt to stay relevant among mobile users. Viewed a year later, it still remains to be seen whether the investment will pay off for Facebook. But as branding and marketing agency HypeLife Brands mentioned last week, the time is now for brands to start embracing this photo sharing platform.
For Facebook, the move was a wholly strategic one, instantly allowing all mobile users to access the coveted photo app (Instagram was an Apple exclusive previously). But interestingly, its widened reach hasnt tarnished the applications exclusive feel and its inherent purity of expression. In speaking with Zach Russell, Brand Strategist at HypeLife Brands Kansas City office, he notes, Theres nothing our clients are more curious about right now than Instagram. Theres a real buzz going on as brands figure out the best ways to reach out and connect with Generation Y, and a lot of that buzz starts with photo sharing apps like Instagram.”
“I suppose that’s what makes Millennial marketing so interesting,” Russell continues, “the fact that one of the best ways to market to Gen Y is to make sure that you’re not.”
Russell points to the general mindset of Millennials with regard to Instagrams success in sidestepping the negative view of marketing, one thats hyper-aware and often hesitant to engage with anything that may present itself as a campaign. Pictures capture a moment in time, says Russell. They expose our flaws, they tell stories, they evoke memories. In many ways, theres nothing more authentic than a photograph. And in todays heavily mediated world, its authenticity that Generation Y craves above all else.
But Russell also points out that its the users of Instagram that have contributed to keeping the platform free of much of the advertising clutter you may find in other social networking sites. Its pretty remarkable, actually, says Russell, and refreshing. Here youve got millions of people who, with the exception of the usual few, come to express themselves through art and passion and experiences and, well, life.”
And for these reasons, cultivating a following on Instagram may also be the best way to develop loyalty and reach the Generation Y consumer base.”
As it turns out, its Generation Ys craving for connections with people they admire and believe in that makes Instagram the natural destination for brands looking to tell their unique stories. Perhaps Facebook simply saw the writing on the wall before anyone else, which wouldnt be the first time.
To learn more about Instagrams impact on brands or to discover tips for engaging Millennials through photos, visit HypeLife Brands online.
##
About HypeLife Brands
HypeLife Brands is the leading branding and marketing agency focused on helping brands engage the youth market, specifically Generation Y and Millennials. Key client industries include apparel and streetwear, musicians and recording artists, entertainment and extreme sports. Founded in 2001, the agency is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with offices in Los Angeles and New York City. HypeLife Brands can be found at
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 03, 2013
May is National Celiac Awareness Month, dedicated to individuals with celiac disease, a digestive condition heightened by the consumption and inability to digest gluten. Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor, spotlights this month by focusing on an all-natural gluten free diet.
With the alarmingly increasing rate of GMOs implemented on grain seeds, the growth of celiac disease is consistent with detrimental food advancements. Celiac disease is now considered a common genetic disorder, the only treatment being a gluten-free diet. Ive single-handedly witnessed severe health implications derived from patients consuming and applying gluten to and on their bodies. Its a growing epidemic as both short and long-term health problems are the consequences of mass-produced gluten, said Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor. With National Celiac Awareness Month motivate yourself by implementing a new diet, eat wiser and healthier with an all natural plan. Make food your medicine.
Dr. Bobs Wrist Test Alzheimers is notably linked to the amount of gluten consumed, heart inflammation, joint pain and other severe health implications.[1] Dr. Bobs Wrist Test takes less than thirty seconds and measures retention and inflammation in the body. Gently squeeze the wrist with just the thumb and middle finger. If the individual neglects to feel any bone he or she is inflamed. Gluten and chemicals found in grains cause inflammation.
Dr. Bobs Everyday SWAP Bag Ensure smart snacking with a gluten free SWAP bag (Start With a Protein) eaten daily by Dr. Bob. Every morning he comprises a bag with half of a red apple, medium carrot, two radishes, single stock of celery, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and quarter of red bell pepper. The mixture of protein and other nourishments is a triumphant method to not only get nutrients but to revive the body of toxins from poor food choices.
The Truth Behind Gluten Free Labeling Brands might pronounce and label certain products as Gluten Free but never neglect the listed ingredients. Popular products have listed artificial flavor, soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring and propylene glycol, just to name a few, as gluten free. Certain products might be marked and approved as gluten free but unnatural ingredients and chemicals are very common.
Traces of Gluten are Found Everywhere Many are blinded by gluten being sourced and channeled in food but traces of the protein are also found in beauty products. Women alone apply over hundreds of chemicals on a daily basis without the slightest notion behind each cap or lid. Hot showers will also open pores, giving direct access to lymph pathways.
Cross Reactivity- Individuals who are allergic to gluten have an increased risk of sensitivity towards substances either genetically, structurally or by the immune system associating certain foods as gluten. The number one cross-reactive food is milk followed by coffee, oats corn, and sesame. Focus on non-starchy vegetables for three-months, give bodies the chance to heal before consuming products negatively affecting the body and mental state.
These informational and educational tips are to better guide individuals towards the healthy, all natural and drugless way of life. In respect to National Celiac Awareness month, Dr. Bob Drugless Doctors expertise and extensive experience is dedicated to the gluten-free diet.
_______________________
[1] Cognitive Impairment and Celiac Disease. Arch Neurol. 2006;63(10):1440-1446. doi:10.1001/archneur.63.10.1440.
ABOUT DR. BOB
Dr. Robert DeMaria better known as Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor is a globally renowned Natural Health Doctor who has dedicated his techniques to optimize the longevity and health of his patients. After witnessing the severity of conditions stemming from societal deficiencies, he has implemented an unprecedented mission to restore lives in a drugless manner, defended by research and real-life experience. Dr. Bob has authored seven books including the bestseller, Dr. Bobs Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones, developed a background teaching at a post-graduate level, and appeared on multiple international and national media programs such as ABC Family, TBN and WFAN NYC.
Herndon, Virginia (PRWEB) May 02, 2013
Zerion Software, Inc., the creator of the iFormBuilder mobile platform, participated in the 2013 National CyberWatch Center Mid-Atlantic Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). Held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland on April 10-13, collegiate cyber-defenders worked to protect a mock national democratic election against expert computer hackers.
“The CCDC really shows these students what it’s like to protect a network from a coordinated, malicious cyberattack,” said Casey O’Brien, director of the National CyberWatch Center at Prince George’s Community College (MD). “It’s a phenomenal educational experience that’s also teaching them what it’s like out there in the cybersecurity world.”
Zerion Software provided eight iPads, running iForm Kiosk, allowing participants to vote in the mock election. Using Socket Mobile CHS barcode scanners, participants scanned their Voter ID Card and voted on the factitious country’s president, flag, animal, and local congressional representative. Using the iFormBuilder mobile platform with the iForm Kiosk App, participants scanned their voter card information with the Socket scanner to easily populate voter information and then proceeded to vote. The data was passed securely to the Cloud to allow for real-time results.
“Socket Mobile is proud to have our CHS barcode scanner featured with iFormBuilder’s electronic voting ipad app at the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition,” said Mike Gifford, executive vice president of Socket Mobile. “iFormBuilder is Socket Mobile’s leading software partner offering Apple MFi approved solutions on the Apple App Store customized for our barcode scanners, and the electronic voting system is another great example of the broad range of web applications made possible by iFormBuilder’s easy-to-use platform.”
By integrating with Klipfolio, real time election results were displayed on large monitors minutes after the votes were captured.
“People have an insatiable appetite for data – they want more data, they want data to be easy to access, and they want that data now,” says Allan Wille, President of Klipfolio. “The integration between iFormBuilder and Klipfolio addresses this challenge. On one hand, iFormBuilder makes it easy to collect and share data using mobile devices; on the other hand, Klipfolio takes that data and presents it on beautiful real-time dashboards.”
Eight teams of college students competed for the mid-Atlantic regional title during competition: Anne Arundel Community College (MD), Capitol College (MD), Craven Community College (NC), Millersville University (PA), North Carolina State University, Radford University (VA), University of Maryland at College Park, and University of Maryland University College. The winning team, Millersville University, moved on to the National CCDC in San Antonio.
About Socket Mobile:
Founded in 1992, Socket Mobile is a leading innovator of mobile devices and productivity tools for retail POS, field service, healthcare, and other mobile markets. Their portfolio includes wireless handheld and hands-free barcode scanners for tablets and smartphones; durable handheld computers and accessories; and OEM solutions for the mobile device market. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at the Socket Mobile website.
About Klipfolio:
Klipfolio helps the world’s most successful companies increase the visibility of real-time business information, resulting in faster, more informed decision-making that improves performance and profitability. Call it operational or tactical BI, real-time or right-time, Klipfolio is the leader in making frequently changing critical business information visible throughout your organization – no matter where you are, or what device you are using.
Language Support:
English, Czech, German, Polish, Russian
Device Requirements:
Requires iPad with iOS 4.3 or later
14.2 MB
Pricing and Availability:
iForm Kiosk 4.7.1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category.
Socket Mobile
Klipfolio
CCDC and the National CyberWatch Center
iForm Kiosk 4.7.1.0
Download from iTunes
Located in Herndon, Virginia, Zerion Software creates mobile applications for businesses of all sizes on emerging platforms including the iPhone, iPod touch, Android, and iPad. Founded in 2003, Zerion Software’s SAAS based mobile business applications help businesses reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction. Zerion Software’s flagship product, iFormBuilder, is an award-winning, patented mobile platform that is being used across the globe in many different industries. iFormBuilder is targeted towards individuals and professionals alike, involved in general data collection, clinical trials, field services, research studies, task and work order management. Copyright (C) 2003-2013 Zerion Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Chris Reichart
Partner, CBO
pr(at)zerionsoftware(dot)com
More Apple Press Releases
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 02, 2013
Mpact Magic, a reputation management company that pioneered the collection of customer reviews at the point of service, has expanded on its groundbreaking concept.
From its inception, Mpact Magic focused on the immediacy and simplicity of the Apple ipad to collect reviews and the instantaneous transmission of them to the places they can provide the most reputation management impact for the businesses involved including Social Media sites and consumer review sites.
I guess the idea was so novel that others picked upon the idea of using on-premises tablets fairly quickly. There must be a compliment in there somewhere, quipped Jim Richardson, Mpact Magics Director of Marketing.
Not to bask in such compliments too long, Mpact Magic set out to expand on its original idea. On May 1, the company announced that the review collection system can be deployed up to eight different ways. Now, customers of Mpact Magic clients in addition to using a tablet can simply go online, respond to an email, use a Smartphone, scan a QR code, send a text, dial a phone, answer an interview or grab a pencil.
The secret is getting a customers attention right away, Richardson adds. Customers, especially satisfied ones, are simply not motivated to remember to leave a positive review days or even hours later. We eventually found the iPad to be too limiting in certain business situations.
The logic behind the Mpact Magic system is to get a customer to realize he has had a good experience and describe it while it is fresh. By broadening the means of collection, more people in more types of buying situations can recognize and appreciate those businesses they patronize.
Walt Otto, an audiologist at Acclaim Hearing Center in Las Vegas, not surprisingly has a customer base that skews to an older population. Early on, it was sometimes comical to hand an iPad to someone who had never touched one before, Dr. Otto says. We had fun teaching them all about it, but it tended to eat up staff time. Now we simply hand them a postcard and a pen and ask them to give us their thoughts. Occasionally, we even take dictation.
In the end, Dr. Otto gets the job done. Customer comments that would never appear online are finding their way onto review sites with a simple piece of paper.
Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) May 02, 2013
Expert iOS development team Rade | Eccles has expanded its office space to accommodate new hires, a growing list of clients, and additional conference space. In a little over 1 year, the Kansas City-based iOS development company has quadrupled its overall operating space, taking full advantage of its successful partnership with the Regus Business Center at Lighton Tower in Overland Park, KS.
Recently, Regus Vice President of Sales Sean Deaton highlighted Rade | Eccles as a prime example of Regus client success, citing tremendous company growth and a recent feature in Kansas City Business Magazine.
The plans for growth continue throughout 2013 and into 2014, as Rade | Eccles continues to expand operations and services.
Rade | Eccles is an experienced mobile application development firm dedicated to using mobile technology to empower businesses. Specializing in iOS applications for the ipad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Rade | Eccles helps clients achieve measurable goals by focusing on the four key components of application development: Design, Value, Quality, and Support. The Rade | Eccles team brings expertise in software engineering, user interface design, mobile strategy, and app lifecycle management. Copyright (C) 2012 Rade | Eccles. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
London (PRWEB UK) 1 May 2013
Leading online credit information provider, Equifax, is helping people protect their personal information online with the launch of WebDetect, its new ID monitoring solution. Providing 24/7 monitoring of the internet, Equifax WebDetect alerts people to potential unauthorised use or trading of their personal information by fraudsters. Its launch by Equifax follows the recent release of new research from CIFAS, the UKs fraud prevention service, which revealed that impersonation of a persons identity ranks as the fraud most feared by consumers*.
Available free with an Equifax Credit Report or Credit Score, Equifax WebDetect offers an added layer of protection against the increasing threat of online fraud. We believe information vigilance has to be the priority for todays consumers as personal information becomes the currency of the internet, explained Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director, Equifax. The invisibility of the worldwide web makes it the ideal place for fraudsters to find and trade peoples information so its vital that consumers stay alert to the risk.
WebDetect uses the latest cutting edge technology to search places where fraudsters trade, including networks, chat rooms and websites worldwide. This enables it to detect stolen identity credentials, finding consumer data regardless of nationality or location.
Consumers can ask Equifax WebDetect to monitor up to six personal telephone numbers and addresses, six bank card numbers and their national insurance number for the ultimate in protection. Once compromised data has been identified, WebDetect alerts the individual, giving them a crucial opportunity to proactively take steps to protect their identity such as cancelling bank cards and credit card accounts.
We always advise consumers to monitor their credit report for any changes to accounts or spending they didnt authorise, added Neil Munroe. Now, they can also use Equifax WebDetect to receive weekly alerts to ensure their personal details arent getting into the wrong hands. Crucially, regularly monitoring your credit report, alongside surveillance products like WebDetect, offers a good defense against ID fraudsters.
The Equifax Credit Report is accessible for 30 days at no charge simply by logging onto http://www.equifax.co.uk. If customers do not cancel before the end of the 30-Day Trial, the service will continue at
Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013
Napa Sonoma magazine today announced that it is expanding its print and digital offerings to increase its readership, and to further support its advertisers. As part of the expansion, Napa Sonoma magazine has increased the biannual frequency of its print edition to three times per year. Additionally, the print version of the magazine has been developed as a magazine tablet app and is now available through the Apple Newsstand. Magazine tablet app subscribers will also receive Concierge Wine Country with their annual subscription. Other digital offerings include a companion website, napasonomamag.com; a Facebook fan page, facebook.com/napasonoma magazine; Twitter, @napasonomamag; and a Napa Sonoma opt-in email newsletter.
The Napa Sonoma tablet app includes content from the print publication as well as bonus interactive content. The magazine app is available as a single edition for $ 4.99 or an annual subscription (three editions of Napa Sonoma magazine and one issue of Concierge Wine Country) for $ 12.99. Readers can also purchase the print and magazine tablet app combination (annual) subscription for $ 14.95. The tablet app will be available soon through Google Marketplace and other points of digital newsstand distribution.
The recently launched Napa Sonoma website boasts content from the magazine, archived Napa Sonoma articles from previous issues and partner content. The website includes social media integration, Open Table Reservations for dining in the Napa Sonoma region, and a calendar where Napa Sonoma editors and readers can post local events. Online advertising options are now available on the website.
Social media and email newsletters are also part of the expansion. Napa Sonomas Facebook page has grown to over 1,300 fans in just over a month. The Facebook page posts daily activities and fan interactions about events, restaurants, wine tasting and other happenings in the Napa Sonoma region. In addition, the Napa Sonoma email newsletter will launch soon, with over 5,000 opt-in subscribers. Advertising sponsorships will be available within the e-newsletter.
Its the ideal time to launch our expanded Napa Sonoma offerings, states Barney Fonzi, Group Publisher for Diablo Publications. Expanding our editorial and distribution channels will allow us to reach tens of thousands of additional readers, and give our advertisers a multitude of new options to reach their target audience.
About Napa Sonoma magazine
Napa Sonoma shows visitors how to experience Wine Country like a local, through its editorial coverage, listings of restaurants, accommodations, spas, outside activities, cultural events and expansive winery guide. Napa Sonoma magazine guides readers off the beaten path, with insightful stories about what makes the region such a spectacular destination.
About Diablo Publications
For over 32 years, Diablo Publications has been creating award-winning publications, including Diablo magazine, Napa Sonoma magazine, the Diablo City Book Series, Diablo Arts, and the Tri-Valley California Visitors Guide. Covering travel, theater, lifestyle, and home design, Diablo Publications celebrates the people, places and pleasures of the East Bay and North Bay. Diablo Publications custom content division, Diablo Custom Publishing (DCP), provides complete print and digital marketing communications and customer publishing services for corporate clients nationwide. For more information, visit diablomag.com or dcpubs.com.