GreenChance introduces sleek, energy-saving heater tables to the U.S. market
For anyone looking to furnish their patio or outdoor space this fall, there is a new product called the Vireoo which combines an electrical radiant heat lamp with a built-in tabletop, according to environment blog Envirothink. GreenChance Inc. is the exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada for the tables which are manufactured by Mensa [...]
OWC named finalist in two categories for 2011 PRSA-Los Angeles PRism Awards
Olmstead Williams Communications has been named a finalist in two categories for the 47th Annual PRSA-Los Angeles PRism Awards. The firm will compete in the “Ongoing Product or Service Program – Business to Business” category for its work with Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP and the “Green/Sustainable Programs – Ongoing Corporate/Consumer Brand” [...]
OWC named finalist in two categories for 2011 PRSA-Los Angeles PRism Awards
Olmstead Williams Communications has been named a finalist in two categories for the 47th Annual PRSA-Los Angeles PRism Awards. The firm will compete in the “Ongoing Product or Service Program – Business to Business” category for its work with Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP and the “Green/Sustainable Programs – Ongoing Corporate/Consumer Brand” category [...]
Language Line Services steps up to meet need as interpretation demand soars
The foreign-born population in the United States has quadrupled over the past four decades, and more than 175 languages and dialects are spoken across the country today. As a result, demand for foreign-language interpreters is increasing, and Monterey, Calif.-based Language Line Services is stepping up to help meet that need, according to a recent Bloomberg [...]
Startup PR Report: Most startups begin PR efforts too late
Startup PR Bootcamp recently issued its “Startup PR Report,” a comprehensive guide on why startups should engage in public relations, when they should start a campaign and what to look for and avoid. After interviewing numerous public relations experts, the report concluded that most startups begin public relations efforts too late – right before the [...]
What’s in a name?
The October issue of The New Yorker explores the importance of a strong brand name in today’s cluttered marketplace. “Famous Names” contrasts the creative origins of BlackBerry, PowerBook, Google and even Coca-Cola – brand names that launched and came to define industries – with the failure of Ford’s Edsel vehicle, whose $50 million launch in [...]
Broads Circle to honor women business owners at first annual ‘Bottom Line Broads Awards’ luncheon
Broads Circle, the executive level women’s networking group in Los Angeles, will host its first annual “Bottom Lime Broads Awards” on Thursday, November 3, at the Olympic Collection Banquet & Conference Center. The luncheon will honor Broads Circle members who have absolute commitment to the bottom line and full support of women’s leadership in the [...]
Broads Circle to honor women business owners at first annual ‘Bottom Line Broads Awards’ luncheon
Broads Circle, the executive level women’s networking group in Los Angeles, will host its first annual “Bottom Lime Broads Awards” on Thursday, November 3, at the Olympic Collection Banquet & Conference Center. The luncheon will honor Broads Circle members who have absolute commitment to the bottom line and full support of women’s leadership in the corporate world. Selections will [...]
iCloud great for information syncing but isn’t full cloud services solution
With the launch of Apple’s iCloud this week, IT professionals and tech geeks have been speculating about the pros and cons of the new cloud storage service. Dayvia Nelson, marketing manager at Cloudworks, which provides a virtual desktop solution for businesses, is an iCloud fan. “I started out as a Mobile.Me customer, and it had [...]
Veggie Grill raises $11 million for expansion after partnering with Brentwood Associates
Santa Monica-based Veggie Grill announced that it successfully completed a third round of equity funding, raising $11 million to support the company’s ongoing expansion. Veggie Grill recently partnered with private equity firm Brentwood Associates to raise funds from new and current shareholders, as well as to supply additional funds within 18 months on pre-negotiated terms, [...]
