Unicon Announces New Services and Support for Internet2’s Grouper Groups Management Toolkit

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

Unicon, Inc., a leading IT consulting services provider specializing in open source for the education market, today announced at the Spring Internet2® Member Meeting new services and support for Grouper TM, an open source project of the Internet2 Middleware Initiative. Unicon provides services to incorporate Grouper as a strategy for the IAM infrastructure. Services for Grouper include evaluation, implementation, customization, integration, consulting, mentoring, and support. Unicon now supports Grouper with its innovative Cooperative Support Program, which provides member organizations with a predictable cost support solution for their open source applications including CAS, Grouper, Sakai, Shibboleth, and uPortal. The program guarantees a dedicated team of expert development and technical support specialists for direct technical support and assistance. Development work and fixes performed by the Cooperative Support program for individual organizations are contributed back and shared with the Grouper community.

“I’m extremely pleased that Unicon is adding Grouper to its Cooperative Support program portfolio,” said Tom Barton, Senior Director for Architecture, Integration, and Security and Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Chicago. “This will open the door for more organizations to implement Grouper and benefit from its substantial access management capabilities. It will also provide even more community input to the Grouper project, helping us to ensure that it remains tuned to the needs of the community.”

Grouper enables project managers, departments, institutions and end users to create and manage institutional and personal groups. It puts control of a group in the hands of its steward and enables the person to manage the membership and what resources it can access. Grouper provides a way to define a group once and use that group across multiple applications. Unicon can integrate Grouper with uPortal, Sakai, and other enterprise applications.

“Grouper provides sophisticated group management capabilities, making it possible to use the same group or role across many applications. It is evolving into a critical component of open source IAM architecture,” said John Blakley, Chief Executive Officer of Unicon. “Adding Grouper to our Cooperative Support program was a natural evolution of our IAM practice for higher education and organizations.”

Unicon will have representatives in attendance at this year’s Spring Internet2 Member Meeting, April 22 – 25, in Arlington, VA, and at the InCommon Confab, April 26 – 27, also in Arlington, VA, which immediately follows the Spring Internet2 Member Meeting.

About Grouper

Grouper is an open source toolkit for managing groups. It is designed to function as the core element of a common infrastructure for managing group information across integrated applications and repositories. Grouper combines multiple sources of group information, both automated and manual, in managing memberships and other group information in a Group Registry, a central information asset complementary to a site’s Person Registry. For more information about Grouper, click here.

About Unicon’s Cooperative Support Program

Participation in the program requires an annual subscription fee that enables institutions to access the support services and also funds a dedicated support and development team. Support issues are managed on a priority basis with guaranteed service level agreements and an escalation mechanism top priority issues. All development work performed by the team will be done in direct participation with the open source community. For more information on Unicon’s Cooperative Support Program, click here.

About Unicon

Unicon, Inc. is a leading provider of IT consulting services for the education market. Unicon works closely with colleges, universities, and corporations to find the best solutions to meet their business challenges. Unicon specializes in using open source technologies to deliver flexible and cost-effective systems in the areas of enterprise portals, learning management systems, identity and access management, online video, calendaring, email, and collaboration. Unicon is a Sakai Commercial Affiliate; an InCommon Affiliate and Participant; an Industry Member of Internet2; a Jasig and VMware Partner; an authorized Solution Provider for CAS, uPortal, and VMware; a services partner and reseller of Kaltura, Liferay, VASCO, and Zimbra. For more information, visit http://www.unicon.net.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

The NAPW Orange County Local Chapter gathered on March 30th for a professional networking meeting at Acapulco Restaurant. The meeting topic was Business Showcasing .

Rebekah started the meeting by thanking all in attendance and went over the winter schedule agenda. She discussed the Chapter’s plan of organizing an Italian 2012 December eight day tour.

“Many of us could use some amazing down time and rest before the holidays, if we start planning now,” said Rebekah. “That way we could go on budget to Italy and with the money we save, we can bring some gifts for our loved ones.”

Next on the agenda was the introduction and showcasing of the members’ businesses.

“I would like the members to one by one showcase their business and what it has to offer,” said Petra.

Petra Petry presented first. She is the Orange County Local Chapter President, PhD, and Long Term Care insurance Specialist of Long Term Care, based in Costa Mesa. Petra is licensed in California, Illinois, and Florida. She is also affiliated with the largest brokerage, “LTC Financial Partners.” The company specializes in LTC insurance nationwide. She told the group that Long Term Care insurance is not just for the elderly. Anyone, at any age, may need assistance with day to day living as a result of an injury, accident or illness. She told the group that health insurance or Medicare pays for medical expense s and only Long Term Care insurance pays for extended care in or out of your home. Petra relayed that the insurance is available for Individual or group seminars, consultations, and webinars. She can be reached best at 949-351-0347.

Linda Kaplan is a Certified Coach, Educator, and Mentor with Kaplan Enterprises designs by S.I.L.K. Linda holds lecture series coaching on how to understand your co-workers, family, friends, students, and much more. Her coaching helps people use their talents and bring out their best qualities and expertise in all aspects of life. Linda can be contacted at 714-396-4428.

Donna Magner is the owner of XEROX a1Tonertech.com and active member of the Orange County Local Chapter. Donna helps people with any printer and copier needs, warranty renewals, service and repairs, and supplies for all major brands. She can be contacted at 866-507-8324.

Stephanie Correa is the owner, Health Coach, and Nutrition Counselor of Hope N’ Wholeness . Her business focuses on helping people meet their goals and staying healthy, one step at a time. Stephanie relayed to the group both her contact information and website. She can be reached at 714-274-5393 and her work website can be visited at hopeNwholeness.com.

Susanne Frilot is the Quality Single Scout for Face 2Face Connections, the Premier Resource for Meeting Your Life Partner. She helps people find that special one. Susanne can be reached directly at 714-386-6805. Her work website can be visited at Face2FaceConnections.com.

Tiffany P. Scarborough, Attorney at Law, helps professionals with special attention to detail.

Tiffany relayed to the group her work website, murphycampbell.com and direct phone number, 714-372-2203 ext: 206.

Sheryl Jakofsky-Menes holds a Master of Science degree and is a Registered Dietitian and

Nutritionist. Her goal for her patients is to ensure they maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow proper nutritional guidelines. Sheryl’s office is located in Newport Beach and she can be contacted by phone at 949-612-7234 or via email at smenes(at)aol(dot)com. All visits are by appointment only.

Jennifer Righi is the President and Founder of Corporate Therapeutics Professional Massage Services for Your Business. She can be contacted via regular email at Jennifer(at)corporatetherapeutics(dot)com or by phone at 949-232-0843.

Linda Kamka is the Owner of Linda Kamka Designs. She is an expert in graphic design illustration, book layouts, full color digital printing, and promotional items. Linda can be reached by phone at 714-397-4696 or via regular email at info(at)lindakamkadesigns(dot)com. Her work website is at LindaKamkaDesigns.com

Susan Royce from Pure Expression with Unique Jewelry Creations works with custom unique jewelry. She can be reached via re susanroyce9at)sbcglobal(dot)net and her phone contact is 949-933-8210.

Kim Knoell is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Francoli S.P.A. Group CO. USA and the Brand Manager for Roberto Cavalli Vodka. Her work website is at francoliusa.com.

Members Lily Sibrian and Debbie Rose are both from KW Keller and Williams Realty Newport.

Debbie can be contacted via email at Estateskwnewportdebbie(at)gmail(dot)com and Lily can be contacted via regular email at lilys(at)kw(dot)com or by phone at 800-673-7319.

Sarah Shahryar is a Territory Account Manager for DTC/T3Point. The company facilitates business communication. She can be reached by phone at 214-453-1389 or via email at sshahryar(at)dtechcom(dot)net. Sarah’s work website is at dtechcom.net.

Susan Bock is a Personal Consultant and Professional Speaker. She works with her clients in a one-on-one setting and guides women through the halls of uncertainty toward the successful future they are destined to create. Susan also offered space for the upcoming meetings in Huntington Beach. She can be reached by phone at 714-847-1556 or by email at Susan(at)SusanBock(dot)com.

Judy Morgan is a California Licensed Electrologist. She told the group that electrolysis is the process of permanently removing unwanted hair. She discussed in detail how the hair is removed by a metal filament called a probe and is as thin as a hair, which is then slid into each unwanted hair follicle. Judy performs all procedures with the utmost care, so the probes do not puncture the skin. Upon insertion, a very low electric current is delivered to the follicle through the probe, which causes localized damage to the cell that produces the hair.

“Most patrons feel only a slight tingling sensation,” said Judy. “Electrolysis has the best results in terms of longevity and is the only method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA.”

Judy can be contacted by phone at 949-230-1717 and her work website is at flashelectrology.com.

Angela M. Kaminsky is the Owner of AMK Consulting. Her company specializes in bookkeeping services, payroll, financial reporting, and bank reconciliation. Angela can be contacted by phone at 949-439-4986 or by email at amkbookkeeping(at)gmail(dot)com.

Christel Vilogron of Import Export Best Practices works with individuals to protect revenue through trade compliance. Christel’s direct number is 888-234-6862 or 949-633-0159. She can also be reached by email at christelv(at)cgvglobal(dot)com. Her work website is at cgvglobal.com.

Reyhan Bilici is the District Manager for Independent Capital Management, Inc. The company specializes in retirement, insurance, and real estate. She volunteered to be the Chapter’s speaker for April’s meeting and offered a conference room in her office as a place to hold the next meeting. Reyhan invited the Chapter to her new TEAM group network in Irvine. She can be contacted by phone at 949-453-7660 ext. 210 or via email at rbilici(at)sagepointadvisor(dot)com. Her work website is icmfinancial.com.

Donna Meyers is the Director of Business Development for Display Boys. The business specializes in environments and P.O.P. branding. She also volunteered as the transcriptionist for one of the meetings. Donna can be contacted by phone at 949-833-0100 ext:23 and by work email at donna(at)displayboys(dot)com. Her work website is displayboys.com.

Carol Cuoco is the Owner of Landscape Design by Carol, LLC. Her landscaping business works with residential landscape design and garden consultation services throughout Orange County, California. Her services include: detailed planting plans for single family dwellings, conceptual design for landscape elements such as patios, fireplaces, walkways, residential garden consultations, plant selections and nursery walks, vegetable beds, and container planting designs. Carol can be contacted by phone at 949-698-8447. Her work website is landscapedesignbycarol.com.

Lynn Taylor is an Author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant.”

The showcase ended with Tracey L. Clark who is an Information Technology Professional, Senior Programmer, Business Systems Analyst, and Project Leader. Tracey can be contacted at 714-863-9769 or via email at ttermath(at)sbcglobal(dot)net.

Petra thanked everyone in attendance for coming and to schedule the next upcoming meeting into their calendars. The next brown bag lunch meeting will be held on Friday April 27th at 11:45am in a conference room sponsored by “NOEVIR.”

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Orange County Local Chapter and/or [NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Harwood Heights, IL (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

As part of the transaction, Quality Control Corp has been renamed QCC, LLC, and will continue to operate independently under the same leadership team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Greg Willard, QCC’s President and CEO, said, “I am very proud of the 60-year legacy created by this family-owned business and what the team has accomplished at QCC over the years. Promus is an ideal partner for us as we enter this next stage in our development because they see the value in our top-notch team and can provide additional support for the accelerated growth we desire. We’re excited about the new partnership and the opportunities it will create for our customers and our employees.”

QCC was founded in 1951 by the late Richard C. Michalek and has remained in the ownership of the Michalek family until now. It has grown to be a leading manufacturing services provider supporting market-leading companies like Parker Hannifin, Sauer-Danfoss and Woodward, Inc. With its core in precision machining and assembly, QCC allows original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) to focus on their primary products and core competencies by handling non-core or legacy stage manufacturing and assembly requirements.

Sarah Wuellner, Principal at Promus, said, “We are thrilled to become partners with Greg Willard and the entire QCC team. Among the many notable attributes of the company, we are especially impressed with their strong customer relationships and the proven capabilities of the management team and workforce.”

Mr. Willard said that all current QCC sales programs and customer relationships will remain intact. “Our customers can expect the change in ownership to be positive and transparent, with our business continuing to operate as usual, with the same team.”

As OEMs look for a decreasing number of reliable and financially stable suppliers, QCC has seen growth in industries with long product lifecycles and precision manufacturing needs, such as aerospace, construction and agriculture. There has been an increasing need for QCC to help free up its customers’ resources to make way for new designs or growing core product lines. This could be through outsourcing, licensing or product acquisition.

Under Promus ownership, Willard foresees accelerated opportunities for growth. “QCC will have access to capital and resources to profitably grow our business to better support our customer’s needs. With increased capabilities, QCC will move more quickly to acquire or license legacy product lines and enhance our customer relationships.”

About Promus Equity Partners

Promus Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm affiliated with Promus Holdings, a multi-family asset management firm based in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 0 million under management among its affiliated entities. Promus targets healthy, lower-middle market companies with EBITDA of million or less. Members of the Promus team are proven investors with wide-ranging experiences over numerous economic cycles in a variety of industries. As a family office with a flexible investment mandate, they think creatively and allow each opportunity to guide their investment structure and duration absent the constraints imposed by traditional private equity funds. Their success relies upon partnering with managers and business owners to collaboratively develop plans to accelerate growth and increase value. As a family of investors, they share a common vision to build a portfolio of outstanding businesses. For more information about Promus Equity Partners, please contact Sarah Wuellner at swuellner(at)promusequity(dot)com.

About QCC

QCC is a world-class manufacturing services provider specializing in the manufacture, assembly and testing of complete products and precision machined components, with particular expertise in valves, pumps, motors, mechanical seals and other fluid power products. With exceptional manufacturing processes and project management capabilities, QCC allows original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) to focus on their primary products and core competencies by handling non-core manufacturing and assembly requirements throughout any stage of their product’s lifecycle. QCC’s brands include Qualiseal Technology, Dukes Fluid Power and Webster. To learn more about QCC, please visit http://www.qccorp.com or contact Greg Willard at willard(at)qccorp(dot)com.

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IBISWorld Market Research

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) April 21, 2012

The introduction of new digital media is fragmenting media viewing and access patterns, particularly among people aged 15 to 30 years. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Nick Sallmann, ‘as a result of this fragmentation, free-to-air TV is struggling to maintain audience numbers and its share of total advertising revenue.’ IBISWorld anticipates that revenue for the Free to Air Television Services industry in Australia will increase 1.5% in 2011-12, to reach .0 billion. However, over the five years through 2011-12, revenue is expected to decline 4.4% per annum. The commercial segment of the industry is sensitive to advertising revenue allocated to free-to-air TV services relative to other media such as radio, newspapers, magazines and new digital media. Revenue is also influenced by the penetration of pay-TV services into households, as this affects available audience size, an important consideration for advertisers.

Over the five years through 2016-17, industry revenue is forecast to grow. However, a decline is expected in the national audience watching free-to-air TV, despite further developments in new digital media for commercial TV. ‘Advertising will continue to be diverted away from the costly main media in favour of direct promotional activities,’ Sallmann adds. A more recent competitor to the industry, the internet, is likely to become the most dominant form of video provision in the future.

In total, there are nine networks shaping the Free to Air Television Services industry in Australia. The top three players are Seven, Nine and Ten. Each of the top players is affiliated with a local network, either Prime Media, WIN Corp. or Southern Cross. In addition to these six, there are two government funded stations: the ABC and SBS (SBS also has commercial revenue streams). Lastly, there is Imparja Television, a commercial station that broadcasts to remote central Australia. The market share concentration is currently in a very volatile state. The change into digital broadcasting saw the introduction of many new stations from all major networks. In doing so, the networks have risked devaluing advertising air time. This only scrapes the surface of changes being made in the effort to increase media channels and potential advertising revenue. The internet is proving to be the new battleground of video content and is expected to change the entire structure of the industry.

For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Free to Air Television Services report in Australia industry page.

Follow IBISWorld on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ibisworldau

IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

The industry includes companies involved in providing free-to-air TV services, including free-to-air commercial and network TV, public or government-operated broadcasting services and community groups’ or organisations’ broadcasting services.

Industry Performance

Executive Summary

Key External Drivers

Current Performance

Industry Outlook

Industry Life Cycle

Products & Markets

Supply Chain

Products & Services

Major Markets

Globalisation & Trade

Business Locations

Competitive Landscape

Market Share Concentration

Key Success Factors

Cost Structure Benchmarks

Barriers to Entry

Major Companies

Operating Conditions

Capital Intensity

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Annual Change

Key Ratios

About IBISWorld Inc.

Recognised as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every Australian industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Melbourne, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organisations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com.au or call (03) 9655 3886.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

Polaris Marketing Research Inc. announced today findings from their most recent survey of 1,228 online Americans, supported by Research Now for data collection and analysis. With the first quarter of the calendar year behind us, it seemed timely to explore New Year’s Resolutions and whether people who make those resolutions are continuing to work on them.

Interestingly, 62 percent of these online Americans did not make a New Year’s Resolution. Among the 38 percent who did, respondents were significantly more likely to be female (42 percent versus 33 percent for males) and under age 50 (43 percent versus 26 percent making resolutions among the 50+ set.) Additionally, respondents who are married are significantly less likely to make New Year’s Resolutions (35 percent versus 40 percent for single people and 50 percent for respondents who are living with another person).

The most frequent New Year’s Resolution is to exercise more (for 58 percent of respondents who made New Year’s Resolutions), followed closely by lose weight (52 percent). “While most online Americans did not bother to make New Year’s Resolutions in 2012, those who did seem to be taking them fairly seriously,” said Polaris President Jan Carlson. “But clearly, quitting smoking is the most difficult resolution to stick with.”

While only 20 percent of respondents who resolved to quit smoking indicate they are making steady progress, no respondent has yet thrown in the towel on that resolution. Losing weight and exercising more see more respondents still working on their effort (56 percent and 53 percent, respectively), but 2 percent of respondents who made the resolution to lose weight have already given up!

Spending more time with family and friends is easily the most accomplished resolution, with 68 percent of respondents making this resolution saying that they are making steady progress.

About Polaris Marketing Research

Founded by Jan Carlson, Polaris Marketing Research is a full-service firm that provides state-of-the-art online interactive marketing research reporting, interviewing and data collection, quantitative and qualitative research expertise and personalized project management.

Atlanta-based Polaris Marketing Research is affiliated with the Council of American Survey Research Organizations, the American Marketing Association and the American Society for Quality.

About Research Now

Research Now is the leading global online sampling and online data collection company. With over 6 million panelists in 38 countries worldwide, Research Now enables companies to listen to and interact with real consumers and business decision makers in order to make key business decisions. Research Now offers a full suite of data collection services, including social media sampling, and operates the Valued Opinions™ Panel and e-Rewards® Opinion Panels. The company has a multilingual staff located in 24 offices around the globe and has been recognized for four consecutive years as the industry leader in client satisfaction. Visit http://www.researchnow.com to learn more.

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CipherLab USA Full Product Line

Lincoln, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

CipherLab USA, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Automatic Identification and Data Capture/Collection products and systems, is pleased to announce it will showcase its latest line of barcode scanners and mobile computers at the C&S Wholesale Grocers West Tech Expo 2012 to be held in Lincoln, CA. at the Thunder Valley Resort on April 18th-19th. CipherLab will have the recently launched 1664 2D Bluetooth scanner on display as well as the all new CP30, an enterprise mobile computer (Windows Mobile 6.5), designed for the demanding retail business. Stop by our booth #1 to find out how CipherLab’s new 8200 and 8400 series mobile computers can help you with an Intelligent Order Entry solution and/or a Telxon replacement solution. All of which can help your company control cost and boost productivity.

CipherLab’s economical 8000, 8200 and 8400 Mobile Computer series deliver anywhere mobility in a ruggedized, ergonomic design, offering speedy barcode scanning via multiple wireless communication options. With a pocket-size form factor that exceeds industry drop standards, the CipherLab 8000, 8200, and 8400 offer up to 100 continuous hours of battery life, long range radio communication (up to 1148 feet), an easy-to-read backlit LCD screen for low light areas and the lowest possible power consumption, boosting the efficiency of workers on the go in retail and logistics settings. It’s easy-to-use interface minimizes training requirements and supports a variety of software solutions including an “intelligent order entry” solution which can replace most grocery wholesalers’ old Telxon, MSI and Symbol terminals. With this solution, many wholesalers can add enhancing features like ‘discontinued item alerts’ as well as a ‘substitute item alert if available’ and two way communication, which will allow a master item file to be downloaded directly to the handheld. Feel free to inquire about all and any of these products and solutions at the C&S Technology Expo 2012 in Lincoln, CA.

This is your invitation to attend this informative event that incorporates some of the most up to date software and hardware available to the Independent Grocery Retailer. This event is open to all Retailers regardless of your wholesaler affiliation.

You may inquire about any of these products and solutions at C&S Wholesale Grocers West Tech Expo 2012, visit http://www.cipherlab.com or direct inquiry, send an email to NASales@cipherlab.com or contact our office at 888-300-9779 by phone.

About CipherLab

CipherLab is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Automatic Identification and Data Capture/Collection products and systems. The company’s mobile computers and scanners are integrated into the networks of some of the world’s best known logistics, retail, distribution, government installations and healthcare companies, helping them run more efficiently and effectively onsite and on the road. Operating worldwide, CipherLab is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with offices in China, Germany and the USA, and is publicly traded on the Taiwan stock exchange (Taiwan OTC: 6160).

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

Top-ranked online automotive accessories retailer, AutoAnything, accepted an invitation for their Co-President and cofounder, Trevor Klein, to speak on a panel at the ChannelAdvisor Catalyst 2012 Conference in Las Vegas. Answering questions about his company’s strategies, successes and failures, Mr. Klein touched on eight important tools for successfully navigating the increasingly fragmented eCommerce landscape.

“E-Commerce and online marketing is a dynamic world that requires continuous innovation and sometimes risk,” says Trevor. “You’re not going to get it right every time, especially on the first try. Every time you fall down or have a setback, it needs to viewed as an opportunity to get back up knowing that you have learned something along the way and that several iterations later you’ll hopefully get it right. Success in the online world is an evolution, not a revolution.”

Comparison Shopping Engines:

After years of working with CSEs, AutoAnything realized the inherent opportunities, but found that manually managing tens of thousands of product listings is impractical, labor intensive and time consuming. After partnering with ChannelAdvisor, their product data is now updated, configured and fed each day to an automated system that handles everything associated with listing products. This allows the company to focus on the customer experience.

Mobile:

Referencing Google Executive Chairman, Eric Shmidt’s recent comment that mobile search is growing faster than Google ever expected, Mr. Klein explained the importance of optimizing for this growing demand. With over 20% of AutoAnything’s current search traffic originating from mobile devices, one of the ways AutoAnything plans to facilitate conversion is with a new site rebuild based on the speed and app-like functionality HTML5.

Social Media:

An early social media adopter, AutoAnything has enjoyed significant benefits through brand exposure and recommendations. Rich media sites like YouTube allow customers to search a variety of topics and respond to that content directly, via the comments system. AutoAnything’s YouTube videos have received over 1.7 million views and over 1,000 comments. These free impressions not only drive traffic and revenue, but expose the brand to hundreds of thousands of new people.

Recognizing social outlets like Facebook, Twitter and online forums as places where people gather and share information freely, AutoAnything is facilitating powerful brand recommendations. As satisfied customers talk with friends, forge relationships and share advice, they’re happy to recommend AutoAnything as a trusted retailer with strong value propositions and a dynamic shopping experience.

Fraud Protection:

AutoAnything employs an ever-evolving, multi-step process to prevent fraud. Initially, an internal scan screens purchase amounts and verifies that billing and shipping addresses match. Based on success of that screen, orders may proceed to a third-party system where they’re assigned a confidence-code based on up to 15 criteria. Suspect orders are then subjected to an additional matrix of scoring factors like the item ordered, payment method, IP location, shopping history, etc. The end result for AutoAnything is an extremely low fraud rate when compared to the industry average.

SEO Strategy:

Recognizing that a powerful SEO strategy is key to online success, AutoAnything combines common tactics and industry best practices with the delivery of valuable content that customers can actually use. The organization continues to rank highly with Google and other top search engines—attributing this success to the fact that if the user finds the content valuable, so will the search engines.

eCommerce Channel Variety:

Over the last 15 years, AutoAnything has expanded their eCommerce footprint by harnessing the power of a variety marketing channels. PPC, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, a robust Email campaign, CSEs and retargeting efforts each bring their own measure of success. Combined, these channels have contributed significantly to the organization’s current success.

Learn from your Mistakes:

When AutoAnything partnered with the net’s largest auto enthusiast community to build an online store, it looked on paper to be a match made in eCommerce heaven. However, after much negotiation, effort and fanfare, the partnership ended up a miserable failure. Recognizing the mistake early on, management pulled the plug and cut their losses. The lesson learned was that no matter how large the audience, demand cannot be invented. Moving forward, the company seeks to identify existing demands and cater to those arenas, i.e. eBay Motors and other popular online marketplaces.

“Despite AutoAnything’s success, we’ve experienced many setbacks along the way. Don’t be afraid to take a big leap,” Mr. Klein concludes. “You can’t cross a river in two small jumps.”

AutoAnything was founded in 1979 as Blue Ribbon Motoring, a manufacturer of sheepskin seat covers and custom carpet floor mats. In 1997, the company took a new direction and went online as a retailer of automotive accessories. Today, AutoAnything.com is #159 in the Internet Retail Top 200 Guide of eCommerce companies.

For a complimentary catalog or to order any of AutoAnything’s fine products, call (800) 874-8888. International: (858) 569-8111. Fax: (858) 569-8503. Internet: http://www.autoanything.com, Email: media(at)autoanything(dot)com.

Note to Editors: Trevor Klein is available for interviews. Product demos can be arranged.

Contact: Michael Kirby, Senior Copywriter, 1-800-874-8111, ext. 7721 or mkirby(at)autoanything(dot)com

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Athens. OH (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Digital Edge Sports Inc. will launch an interactive online sports network for youth organizations known as “The Jersey Watch Network” on April 17. The website will serve youth sport organizations and provide a centralized suite of features for youth administrators, coaches and parents.

The Jersey Watch Network aims to make the world of youth sports more interesting, fun and hassle-free for all parties involved through the use of free administrative and social tools. These tools include interactive schedules, rosters, news, up-to-the-minute scores and messaging features that will make it easy for coaches and administrators to manage their leagues. Parents will also be granted an unprecedented level of involvement through the use of photo and video sharing, social media integration and calendar features.

“Jersey Watch will revolutionize the youth sport experience for administrators, coaches and parents,” said David Carter, the founder and CEO of Digital Edge Sports Inc. “We’ve combined administrative features and web-based tools for leagues, with an innovative framework for parents, friends and fans. Our development and design is a direct reflection of the feedback we’ve received from youth leaders, coaches and parents.”

The network will be free to organizations and users thanks to the local support of regional founding partners and Digital Edge Sports Inc.’s “hyper-local” marketing strategy which emphasizes the crucial role local businesses play in the world of youth sports. Category-exclusive branding will keep the Jersey Watch Network clutter-free and easily navigable.

Several Columbus area youth organizations have already committed to using the product, and the Digital Edge Sports team plans to accelerate outreach efforts later in April. The network’s inception will be in central Ohio, with expansion plans for the Cincinnati and Indianapolis areas already in place.

About Digital Edge Sports Inc.: Digital Edge Sports Inc. is a sports marketing firm founded in 2011 that creatively uses technology to connect teams, brands and fans. Our lead technology, the Jersey Watch Network, provides free administrative tools for sports organizations in a social framework that engages parents and excites athletes. Based in Athens, Ohio, Digital Edge Sports Inc. is affiliated with Ohio University’s prestigious Sports Administration program and led by former athletes, sports executives and business leaders. To learn more, visit http://www.digitaledgesports.com, follow us on Twitter @DigitalEdgSprts and connect with us on Facebook.

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4-Wheel Warpony skateboarders, 2008, Courtesy Dustinn Craig (White Mountain Apache/Navajo)

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Showing for the first time outside the Smithsonian Institution, Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America begins its 12-city national tour at the San Diego Museum of Man (SDMoM) on Saturday, April 28th, 2012.

The public is invited to attend the opening day event, which will feature guided tours by exhibition curator Elizabeth Gordon and professional skateboarding demonstrations on the half pipe mini skate ramp, which has been designed and built by Spohn Ranch Skateparks. Opening festivities are included in the price of regular admission. The Ramp It Up exhibition will be on display until September 9, 2012 at SDMoM.

The new exhibition features examples of skate decks from Native companies and contemporary artists, and rare images and video of Native skaters. It showcases the work of visual artists Bunky Echo-Hawk (Yakama/Pawnee), Joe Yazzie (Navajo), Traci Rabbit (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma), and Dustinn Craig (White Mountain Apache/Navajo). Ramp It Up also traces the history of skateboarding, from its origins in Native Hawaiian communities, to the Southern California surf culture, to the rest of the United States and beyond.

“Skate culture is a great lens to learn about both traditional and contemporary Native American culture,” says Elizabeth Gordon, curator of Ramp It Up. “This exhibition focuses on the Native skater as well as the Native elders, parents, government officials, and community activists who have encouraged their kids to skate.”

Professional skateboarders (and brothers) Augustin Lerma III (Augie) and Armando Lerma (Mando) from the local Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians will be performing a professional demo on the half pipe mini-ramp, which will be built on SDMoM’s South Balcony. Throughout the 4-month run of the exhibit, the mini-ramp will also be open to the public at selected times.

The exhibition includes rare 1973 home-movie footage of Zephyr surf team members Ricky and Jimmy Tavarez (Gabrielino-Tongva), and photographs of other iconic skateboard athletes. The Lerma brothers are featured in the Smithsonian exhibition, along with other local tribes, including the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and Gabrielino-Tongva.

Local support for Ramp It Up is provided by skateboarding nonprofit organizations the Tony Hawk Foundation and Elemental Awareness, as well as action sports brands 1031 Skateboards; Blackbox Distribution; deckstool; Dekline Footwear; Element; Fallen Footwear; Nike; Pro-Tec; and Spohn Ranch Skateparks. Also sponsoring the exhibition at SDMoM are the Barona Band of Mission Indians; KCM Group; Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation, as recommended by Marnie Cheney; McKenna, Long, & Aldridge; the Pala Band of Mission Indians; Premise Immersive Marketing; Rick Engineering Company; the San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Sports Medicine at UC San Diego Health System.

About SDMoM: AAM Accredited and Smithsonian Affiliate

Located beneath the ornate 200-foot California Tower, SDMoM is the city’s only museum devoted to anthropology and archaeology. With its Spanish colonial and mission-style architecture, the landmark building was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Today, SDMoM is dedicated to using its world-class collections, dynamic exhibits, and compelling educational programs and events to fulfill its mission of “Inspiring human connections by exploring the human experience.” For more information about SDMoM, please visit http://www.museumofman.org.

About Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES):

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for almost 60 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at http://www.sites.si.edu.

About the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian:

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with Native peoples and communities to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression and empowering the Native voice, http://www.AmericanIndian.si.edu.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with SDMoM CEO, Dr. Micah Parzen, or the Exhibits Manager, Phil Hoog, please contact Hope Carlson at (619) 239-2001, ext. 16 or hcarlson(at)museumofman(dot)org

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Tampa Bay, FL (PRWEB) April 16, 2012

JoTo PR has designated PrimeNet as its direct marketing affiliate. Since its inception, JoTo PR has been developing mutually beneficial relationships with reputable companies that share the similar core values toward helping their clients increase their market share. With over 50 years of experience and a strong, national presence as a direct marketer, PrimeNet has been providing innovative direct marketing solutions to maximize their clients’ success. JoTo PR understands the value of effective marketing can greatly enhance PR campaigns for maximal impact, which is why they chose PrimeNet to assist their clients in the direct marketing arena.

PrimeNet is a full-service, direct marketing company that offers expertise in data analytics, list management, variable data, printing, mail processing, web online order-entry and program support. The company was founded in 1962 and is located in Largo, Florida, with additional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“Partnering with quality companies leverage each other’s strengths to better serve our communities and our customers,” commented Karla Jo Helms, CEO of JoTo PR.

Both JoTo PR and PrimeNet will work together to aid the growth and success of their respective clients.

For more information on PrimeNet, visit http://www.primenet.com.

About PrimeNet:

PrimeNet is a full-service, direct marketing company that offers expertise in data analytics, list management, variable data, printing, mail processing, web online order-entry and program support. The company was founded in 1962 and is located in Largo, Florida, with additional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each year, Prime Net helps hundreds of clients connect with their customers and prospects to drive sales. President and Owner Mark Keefe strives on careful attention to data and results and listening to customers. For more information on PrimeNet, visit http://www.primenet.com.

About JoTo PR:

Based in Clearwater, Florida, JoTo PR is an established Tampa Bay public relations agency founded by public relations veterans and innovators Karla Jo Helms and Diane D. Stein. The duo launched their PR firm in 2009 to meet a growing demand for new media expertise. JoTo is a hybrid PR agency, blending proven traditional approaches with the latest technology to deliver the best advantages of both worlds. JoTo’s holistic approach to Business PR and marketing begins with strategic planning and leads to a fully integrated program that is designed to optimize communication, improve return on investment (ROI) and expand business opportunities. For more information, visit JoTo PR online at http://www.jotopr.com.

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