| Tourism Marketing Solutions in Demand
A team of tourism industry professionals is strategically helping keep some of our key hotels, venues and tourism bodies on track.
Tania Adolphe (left) and Sarah Hillman, Tourism Marketing Solutions Auckland based Tourism Marketing Solutions is owned and run by Sarah Hillman and Tania Adolphe, and their clients include the likes of Millbrook Resort Queenstown, Lakes Resort Pauanui, TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Kourawhero Country Lodge north of Auckland and Tourism Auckland. .
Authorities shut down Fla. telemarketing firm
A telemarketing firm accused of using murky promises of discounts and free vacations to trick thousands of consumers across the nation out of millions of dollars was temporarily shut down Wednesday, federal officials said. The Federal Trade Commission took action against Strategia Marketing Inc., also known as Suntasia Marketing, following a federal judge's temporary civil injunction. The judge also froze the assets of the company and its executives and allowed federal regulators to inspect and copy the company's business records. According to federal civil court records, more than 5,000 people complained to authorities that the telemarketing firm, operating under at least 15 business names, used deceptive and confusing sales tactics to get consumers to reveal their bank account information.
Authorities shut down Fla. telemarketing firm
A telemarketing firm accused of using murky promises of discounts and free vacations to trick thousands of consumers across the nation out of millions of dollars was temporarily shut down Wednesday, federal officials said. The Federal Trade Commission took action against Strategia Marketing Inc., also known as Suntasia Marketing, following a federal judge's temporary civil injunction. The judge also froze the assets of the company and its executives and allowed federal regulators to inspect and copy the company's business records. According to federal civil court records, more than 5,000 people complained to authorities that the telemarketing firm, operating under at least 15 business names, used deceptive and confusing sales tactics to get consumers to reveal their bank account information.
This Week's IPOs Part I: Amedica Corp. , Concho Resources, Dolan Media Co.
Abbi Adest submits: IPOs on tap for this week include: Amedica Corp. (AMCA) an orthopedic implant company; Concho Resources Inc. (CXO), an independent oil and natural gas company based in Midland, TX; Dolan Media Company (Toronto: DM.TO - News), a leading provider of business information and professional services to the legal, financial and real estate sectors. .
HumWare Media Corp Launches Major Sales and Marketing Plan For Boondoggle Sports Network
GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- HumWare Media Corporation (Other OTC:HMWM.PK - News) announced today that the Company has launched a new ambitious sales and marketing program for the Boondoggle Sports Network (BSN). The expansion of the BSN's overall marketing program will include a major direct mail and follow-up telephone campaign. In addition, HumWare intends to set-up a program to specifically target the hospitality market. .
Choice Promotional Group Announces Expansion Into New Markets / Industries
Choice Promotional Group, a pioneer in the sports advertising industry, has just announced its expansion into 3 other leading industries: entertainment, leads generation, and hospitality. Over the last year, Choice Promotional Group has more than tripled in size, with 3 new cities ready for expansion. Choice Promotional Group continues to support local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area through targeted community outreach programs that drive sales while helping consumers get more out of life. .
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-13 17:29 GMT: Brussels shares close up; Solvay leads gainers as blue-chips rebound UPDATE
(Updates with full report) BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Brussels shares closed higher as blue-chip stocks rebounded from lows, with Solvay leading the market up after a bad performance at the end of last week, according to dealers. At the close, the Bel 20 was up 88.99 points or 2.17 pct at 4,185.19. Solvay jumped 6.13 eur or 6.09 pct to 106.73 after Werner Cautreels, general manager of pharmaceuticals, said that the delay in approval for its Bifeprunox drug by the US Food and Drug Administration will not impact bottom line figures in 2007 and will likely have a slightly positive impact in 2008 "because of deferred launch costs". Cautreels said that the announcement, which saw shares plummet over 9 pct on Friday, will impact long-term sales growth, but to a lesser extent profitability, and added that the group "cannot provide guidance for that now".
Age no bar: Where meritocracy can thrive
Deepa Krishnan, a woman in her mid-20s, has grown from being an officer to a senior manager in just 5 years. Today she heads a team of about 150 people. Padmanabha Rao, all of 26 years, leads four processes and manages a team of over 220. In addition to being the head of a programme, he is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt in corporate efficiency and part of the Black Belt certification projects, aspiring to be a vice-president in the next few years. Deepa and Padmanabha are among the lakhs of youngsters in the BPO sector who manage integral operations for their global clients. They take decisions that have a direct impact on their clients' business and provide inputs that add value to their clients' end customers. The BPO sector offers challenges like these - exposure to a global business environment and taking on large mandates at the very beginning of one's career.
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