Tendo Communications, an innovator in customer communications and custom media, today announced John Kovacevich has been named the company's vice president of marketing services. With his 15 years of marketing communications and management experience, Kovacevich will lead Tendo's marketing efforts and provide project leadership to Tendo clients.

Kovacevich is a familiar face at Tendo. Before leaving in 2002 to serve as executive director for a non-profit arts organization, Kovacevich served as Tendo's editorial director. He led a number of projects, serving as editor of "Informix" magazine and directing content development for the 3,000-page Cisco iQ website.

Oxnard, Calif., (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 –- Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, announces it has become an Apple-Approved vendor. As an Apple-Approved vendor, Scosche’s BlueLife Bluetooth and Freestyle products have been certified by Apple and will be included on Apple’s Web site. With this distinction, Scosche becomes a “Made-for-iPod” manufacturer. Scosche’s full line of BlueLife and Freestyle iPod accessories will carry the Made-for-iPod logo on the packaging.

Both publishers seeking free reprint articles and website owners seeking ways to boost sales can add a new resource to their marketing arsenal: ActiveAuthors.com, a new article submission database of free content and reprint articles, located at http://www.ActiveAuthors.com

ActiveAuthors.com lets authors -- writers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and business-savvy people -- submit articles with their own bio. and resource box, and lets publishers and website owners reprint them immediately.

"Every business-savvy person knows that having others reprint their articles in which they subtly advertise their services or products is the most popular and best result-yielding viral marketing technique used by amateurs and pros today," according to Brian Konradt, owner of ActiveAuthors.com. "When you offer a single article for reprint, you invite hundreds -- even thousands -- of publishers and website owners to publish your material throughout the Internet and across different media. The end result is global publicity, an increase in traffic, and a boost in sales, all which costs you nothing!"

In a live webinar taking place this week, Umbria will explore what consumers are saying in the blogosphere about going green and sustainability. Umbria CEO Janet Eden-Harris and Senior Analyst Averill Doering will conduct the webinar entitled "Blogosphere: Greenfield or Minefield?" on January 30 at 1:00 pm EST. Register for the complimentary webinar online at http://www.umbrialistens.com/forms/landing/webinarJan08.php.

During the webinar, Umbria will present new research - developed from analyzing millions of blogosphere conversations - that looks at how the sustainability efforts of top brands are resonating with consumers. Eden-Harris and Doering will discuss whether or not consumers are taking notice of these eco-efforts and if they are prompting them to change their buying behavior or take other action. Macro trends in consumer sustainability will also be outlined.

- Vesdia Corporation, the nations leading microinvesting technology company, announced today the launch of NestEggz 2.0, a dramatically enhanced version of its award-winning retirement savings program created specifically to help individual investors accumulate incremental assets in tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Through the NestEggz program, consumers receive up to a 20% rebate on every-day purchases made through a network of more than 500 top-name retailers including Dell, Blockbuster, Linens 'N Things, Macys, and others. Merchant rebates are automatically tracked and deposited in the consumers Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or virtually any other investment vehicle of the consumers choosing. According to Financial Research Corporation, merchant and credit card rebate programs, such as NestEggz, have the potential to generate more than $1.1 billion per year in incremental assets to individual investors.

Dorothy Eckes, CPCC, ORSC and Laura Friedland, RN.BSN, Life Coach, have completed a 20 hour pilot coaching a group of teen girls in a delinquency prevention program at GIRLS, INC in center city Philadelphia. Confident that coaching is exactly what teens need to thrive, the two coaches donated their time and developed curriculum specifically for this population. The program impacted the girls to the extent that it has been funded to continue as a permanent part of GIRLS, INC. The funding for the next leg of the journey is coming from COACHING KIDS, INC, a non-profit organization who, like GIRLS, INC, is dedicated to supporting and expanding the lives of our kids. This collaboration speaks to the dedication of a team of visionaries who work tirelessly for the growth and advancement of our society.

A question that keeps countless small business owners awake at night is how do I attract customers and grow my business when I have little or no money for marketing?

Small business marketing expert, Peter Geisheker of The Geisheker Group, Inc., solves this marketing problem for small business owners by teaching them how to use low cost "Guerrilla Marketing" strategies to grow their business.

Peter Geisheker's Top 5 most effective low cost marketing strategies are as follows:

1. Create a revenue sharing partnership with a business that sells a non-competing product to your target market. The way to structure this partnership is that your partner includes information about your product or service in their marketing materials and in exchange you give them a commission on each sale.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 – One month after launch, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program has been plagued with numerous problems that well exceed expected “initial glitches”. The issues have been serious enough to force more than twenty states to invoke emergency Medicaid coverage for dual-eligible seniors. House Democrats have written an urgent letter to Congressional leadership demanding reform and the AARP is already crying out for government-negotiated prices to address the program’s inadequacies. Why?

Michelle Rigg, often referred to as the “Coach’s Coach,” is pleased to announce the publication of a new article, which helps parents combat the Generation Y entitlement epidemic. In ''Self Esteem or Selfish Steam?'' Rigg argues that a fundamental misunderstanding of pain is responsible for a generation of children who live in protected, delusional bubbles.

“Pain is one of life’s greatest teachers,” said Rigg. “Pain is an ally, not an enemy. Pain is a signal that we have come up against a limitation that needs to be transcended. Without that signal making us uncomfortable, we don’t transcend. We don’t rise. We don’t become better than we were yesterday. We stay stuck.”

BizTree Inc. (formerly known as Envision SBS), one of the top three providers of business and legal forms software, today announced that its user base of SMBs has reached 300,000 businesses.

Business-in-a-Box ScreenshotReleased in May 2007, the enhanced version of Business-in-a-Box has been very well received by users worldwide. “Over the last 6 months the response from our clients and new users has been very positive. So many testimonials are coming in saying that Business-in-a-Box has drastically increased people’s productivity,” said Jonathan Defoy, Co-President of BizTree.

SunGard (http://www.sungard.com), today announced the release of a new module of its Asset Arena solution suite, Asset Arena Compliance. The new offering combines pre-trade, post-trade and post-NAV functions in a single compliance application. The solution will help meet the increasingly important need for investment firms, third party administrators and custodians to streamline compliance workflows and data management across front-, middle- and back-office investment processes. For more information, visit www.sungard.com/assetarena.

TheGadgetBox.com showcases compelling gifts for fathers, especially those who honestly believe that they already have everything they need. This site is a comprehensive resource that helps busy families find a thoughtful father's day gift that shows they didn't just run out and buy something. Said Co-Founder Gary Lahey, "People just won't know what's out there until they visit this site."

Examples of gadgets from the Father's Day gift ideas on the site (http://www.thegadgetbox.com/c138) are:

- Weed Burner: Eliminates weeds quickly and permanently with a propane-fired weed burner

- Electronic Golf Swing Improver: correct hooks and slices at home versus the driving range or course

- Patio Cooler: stainless steel cooler keeps 32 cans cold up to 12 hours or acts a giant punch bowl

- CD Repair/Cleaner Kit: motorized repair kit restores damaged CDs and DVDs by removing shallow abrasions, deep scratches, dust, fingerprints and debris

- Personal Insect Shield: instead of harsh chemicals, sticky sprays, or loud electrical zappers, this clip-on device uses a natural scent to repel bugs

- Rechargeable Wine Chiller: add ice and water and 5 minutes later your drink is perfectly chilled

- Electronic New York Times Crossword Puzzles: pocketsize game holds 1,000 crosswords along with clues for the tough ones

- Closet Organizing Trouser Rack: only 18-inches wide, this pant rack keeps 20 pairs of slacks neat and accessible

- Wireless BBQ Temperature Probe: avoid running between the kitchen and BBQ with probe that monitors temperature remotely

- 125-Foot Auto Rewinding Hose Reel: no batteries or electricity required by water-driven reel that automatically rewinds the hose neatly.

Edward W Kelley & Partners Limited (EWKP) announces the launch of Leadership Insights, a transparent, evidence-based approach to both executive search and leadership assessment that is now the foundation of all the firm's client engagements. This process provides clear and critical data on the capabilities of incumbent and prospective internal and external talent, which allows clients to make well-informed, timely, and sustainable decisions about their executive teams.

Ed Kelley, chairman and chief executive officer of EWKP, explains, "The Leadership Insights approach is integral to all our work and has become the keystone in every executive search we undertake."

SoulOfAmerica.com has announced this years Summer and Fall Cruise Guide for African-American travelers. With ports of call ranging from the Southern Caribbean to the South of France, the cruises offer far-away destinations, luxurious onboard accommodations and entertainment suited especially to Black travelers. The guide can be accessed www.soulofamerica.com/cruises/index.html

Cruises catering to the African-American market feature the traditional standout amenities of voyage vacations: round-the-clock dining, celebrity performers, dance parties, sports activities, leadership training and academic workshops.

Black cruises, however, also incorporate soulful experiences such as Afro-Cuban dancing, Black comedy shows, Bid-Whist tournaments and book clubs hosted by Black authors. Check www.soulofamerica.com/cruises/index.html for more details on these and other cruises:

Festival at Sea - July 31- August 7, 2005

Choose Festival at Sea for slamming dance parties, major Bid-Whist and other card tournaments, a gospel choir, and the largest selection of Black-Karaoke songs on the planet, among other offerings.

Royal Caribbean Multicultural Group Cruise Conference - August 4-13, 2005

This seven-day adventure includes ports of call in Spain, France and Italy. Jointly sponsored by the National Professional Leadership Summit, this cruise will also feature many continuing education courses and networking opportunities for business professionals.

Celebration at Sea - August 12-22, 2005

Old-school live entertainment, basketball tournaments and business and health seminars are among the diverse activities offered by Celebration at Sea. Ports of Call include Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Grand Bahamas.

Blacks Over 40 at Sea - September 3-10, 2005

A pre-trip bon voyage party and gospel brunch kicks off this seven-night cruise that includes stops in Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Aimed at a mature and hip crowd, the vacation also includes comedy shows, a book club, networking events, card tournaments and a pajama party.

Le Reve (the Dream) is real. This is a brand-new, five-suite, self-contained private villa cum resort on its own secluded beach in St. Martin's select Baie Rouge area. Represented by Wimco Villas, the Newport, RI, villa rental and hotel reservations company, Le Reve is one of the most carefully thought out villas available for rental in the Caribbean.

Villa Le Reve (Wimco code C GLU) joins nine other villas on this one-mile stretch of private beach. These villas range from one to six bedrooms; all are private and secluded from each other. While rented separately, they can be available simultaneously to accommodate large family reunions and other gatherings.

Up to eighty percent of Canadians, experience back pain. Until recently the only relief options available were chemical. Now Canadians have an alternative.

There is a new chemical free solution to back pain -- Lakota Canada announced today the release of its Triple Strength Back Pain. This back pain formula combines powerful Native American pain relievers, natural source muscle relaxants, and medicinal minerals to completely relieve back pain. The ingredients of Lakota Triple Strength Back Pain have been clinically proven to relieve back pain as effectively as the prescription drug Vioxx. Finally, an all-natural pain reliever proven as effective as a prescription painkiller.

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, continued its international expansion with the announcement today that the exclusive distributor in Africa for the Company's patented Nansulate® energy saving coatings, Megaros Industrial Products Inc., has signed an agreement with Henriboss Global Marketing Nigeria Inc. to represent the Company's product line in Nigeria.

"There is an abundant market for Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate energy saving coating products in Nigeria," stated Uche Mbachu, president of Henriboss Global Marketing. "With our extensive experience in marketing and promoting international products in Nigeria and West Africa, Henriboss will make Nansulate products a household name in this region."

Golden City Rentals today announced its new Unique Matchmaking for 2010 Rentals and Accommodation service, a web-based tool designed to connect individuals planning to visit Vancouver during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games with local homeowners seeking to rent their properties during the February 2010 event.

The Matchmaking for 2010 Rentals and Accommodation functionality was developed to address the discrepancy between the availability offered by homeowners and the stay requirements of visitors. The new functionality available at http://goldencityrentals.com allows potential renters to submit their requirements which are displayed as searchable Wanted Ads on the site and allows homeowners to better understand the accommodation needs of visitors.

Quotiva Network's taxi insurance comparison site has bucked the trend and grown considerably in the first weeks of 2009.

Taxi insurance comparison from Quotiva Network

Launched in 2007, the Quotiva Insurance Network connects buyers of niche insurance with the specialist UK brokers who can supply it and has experienced consistent quarterly growth with the first quarter of this year doubling in size over the same period last year.

One area of success in particular is for private hire insurance or public hire insurance drivers.

Did a dangerous combination of prescription painkillers contribute to Michael Jackson's sudden death from cardiac arrest? What does this case have in common with the recent deaths of other celebrities such as David Carradine and Danny Gans?

Curious minds now have a reliable new way to find out, and learn more about their own health in the process. Celebrity Diagnosis (http://www.CelebrityDiagnosis.com) is a new resource of user-friendly medical and health information that combines the power of celebrity with our natural curiosity and concerns about personal health, to increase knowledge and understanding of important health issues. It provides blog-style immediacy with reliable and authoritative information in casebooks provided by a new type of medical search engine.