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Cell Phone Series: Zagg invisibleSHIELD and Bob Knows Phones

April 26, 2012 by angishields

Renegade Radio

Cell Phone Series: Zagg invisibleSHIELD and Bob Knows Phones

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Kevin Binette and Harrison Funk, Owners | ZAGG invisibleSHIELD®

Start Small – Think Big

Starting a business in today’s economy is risky to some, but there is no better time to start your own

business for those who are interested in pursuing financial freedom. Many never even get started

in business ownership because of doubt, fear or lack of motivation. ZAGG invisibleSHIELD business

owners, Kevin Binette and Harrison Funk talk about their experience getting started in the retail business

opportunity and share some of their experiences, philosophies and strategies along the way.

www.facebook.com/zaggdiscovermills | www.facebook.com/zaggcumberlandmall

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Joel Quinn, Managing Partner | Bob Knows Phones

Bob is Smart. He Can Help.

Bob Knows Phones™is a local company that can fix your cracked screen, dry up that water damage, and

do a dozen other cell phone repairs.

Stop by and let us put in a new, original part on your phone. Drop off your smart phone at lunch — and

pick up on the way home, all fixed-up and shiny again. You’ll be surprised by what we can do at Bob

Knows Phones.

A cracked screen on your smart phone is annoying; an iPhone or Droid with water damage is a

paperweight. But have you ever called your cell phone company for a replacement? “Pay full price, or get

a price break but extend your contract” — that’s what you’ll hear.

There is a better, smarter way. Right here in Atlanta. We currently have two locations to serve you. Call us now in Atlanta (678-298-3191) or Conyers (678-374-7387 (or email) to ask a question, or get a free estimate. We are here 7 days a week.

“What’s it cost?”

A lot less than what you’ll pay at AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile! At Bob Knows Phones, you can

expect to save up to 80% over what those guys charge. And we guarantee our work.

2221 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta | 678-298-3191 | Joel.quinn@bobknowsphones.com | @bobknowsphones

Real Estate Connections ATL Special with Peter Pasternack, David McEachern, Matt Dickason, and Kelly Kirchner

April 25, 2012 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Real Estate Connections ATL Special with Peter Pasternack, David McEachern, Matt Dickason, and Kelly Kirchner

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Our Real Estate Connections ATL special today was co-hosted by Peter Pasternack. Peter is in charge of the largest real estate networking event in town that is held every month. The Real Estate Connections event for this month will be on Thursday, May 3, and it will be held at Aja, a modern Asian kitchen, located in the Alliance Center on Lenox Road. The event will be held from 6-9pm and has a 20 dollar admission fee. Real Estate ATL’s Mission is to facilitate a positive atmosphere where real estate professionals and real estate related industries can join forces to network and share ideas and strategies.

The three guests we have on today are a few of the sponsors for this may’s event.

Peter Pasternack/Foundation Designs

Peter Pasternack, from Foundation Designs, is one of our hosts and is also one of the stars of Flip This House, on one of television’s most recognized real estate investment and home renovation. His company designs, builds, and renovates residential and commercial property.

David McEachern/Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North

David McEachern is a realtor with Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North. He is in the top 15 ranking of agents in his office and sits on the Agency Leadership Council which helps direct policy for their market center. This month his group was featured at Real Estate Connections.

Matt Dickason/Dickason Law Group

Matthew A. Dickason is Dickason Law Group‘s founder and Managing Attorney. In 2003, he received his J.D. from The Walter F. George Law School at Mercer University in Macon, GA. A member of the Georgia Bar, he created Matthew A. Dickason, P.C in 2007 to focus on residential, commercial and small business loan closings. As Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Screen Company, a family manufacturing company based in Sullivan, Ohio, Matt draws on his experience to advise small to medium sized companies in all facets of business and corporate law.

Kelly Kirchner/USA Mortgage

Kelly is a Branch Manager along with Kim Ordono at USA Mortgage. Kim and Kelly have worked together for the past 6+ years and have grown to love working as a team. Whether it is a refinance to help save money monthly or saving on costs for a first time home buyer, Kim and Kelly always strive to give their customers the best deal the market can offer.

Make Marketing Magic: Sue Otten. What does your “look” say about you?: Mark Fonseca.

April 25, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Make Marketing Magic: Sue Otten. What does your "look" say about you?: Mark Fonseca.

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A Marketing and Communications leader with passion for delivering”marketing magic,” that blend the art & science to bring a company’sportrait to life, specifically in the technology, agriculture & manufacturing industries.

As Director, Corporate Marketing and Brand Communications Worldwide with AGCO, an $8B farm equipment manufacturer, Sue was responsible for the corporate brand and led the global marketing efforts throughout 140countries. Sue was responsible for public relations, digital communicationsand social media, branding, employee communications, sustainability and marketing communications. Sue’s social media efforts have been recognized along with Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines as having a perfect engagement score and has also been recognized by IABC (International Association ofBusiness Communicators), NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association), DECA Paths in Marketing, and TopView Social Media Series, and her Global Branding project has been recognized by IABC and has evolved into aPersonal Branding training she offers to executives in transition. She is also published in the PR News Media Guidebook as the featured chapter and hasearned her Accredited Business Communicator designation by IABC.

Sue is also a veteran of the computer industry with over 15 years at Apple,where she was responsible for demand generation, solutions seminars,marketing integration, co-marketing partnerships, channel programs, field communications, digital and small business market development.

Sue has also helped other companies with their sales and marketing strategy,as she founded Otten Associates, a consulting and program management firm. Services include sales and marketing strategy, market research, events,team building, demand generation, field marketing, communications, and channel programs. A division of the company, Otten Interactive, focused ondynamic website development and e-marketing initiatives. Her varied client list includes companies from the entertainment, healthcare, software,manufacturing, retail, Internet infrastructure, and technology sectors.

Sue, a graduate of University of Minnesota, has an MBA from Illinois Benedictine University and has taught marketing courses at the MBA level,using real world examples, both good and bad, to challenge her students. She and her husband Ron live with their two children near Atlanta. She is active in her church and her kids’ athletic activities, and is training for her third marathon

Mark B. Fonseca, President of Fonseca Clothiers is a subject matter expert in the area of Executive Image and Professional Attire to leading Executives and Entrepreneurs. He is a member of the Custom Tailors and Designers Association, wardrobe Consultant to CNN / Turner Broadcasting, and conducts Seminars for Vistage International, Fortune 500 companies and has worked with men’s clothing icon and author of “Dressing the Man” Alan Flusser.

As an on-air image consultant to CNN and Turner Broadcasting, Mark Fonseca has developed over a decade of best practices in non verbal communication, most importantly what you should not wear whether it makes you look too short, too heavy, or just outdated!

Mark provides straightforward, honest and objective information about specific suggestions for improvement based on your individual personality, profession and unique motivations, with recommendations on styles, fit, and colors that will enhance your presence and personal effectiveness. His exclusive “Dressing by the Numbers” system makes it “easy” to look your best whether your dress is Business, Business Casual or Casual attire.

Listen to Johanna Sullivan talk with BrandMoney about Global Brand Licensing Challenges in today’s economy

April 25, 2012 by angishields

On April 25, 2012 BrandMoney talked with Johanna Sullivan, Global Licensing and Alliances Manager for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Johanna shares with listeners expert advice of how licensing has changed from the past and what to look for in the near future. Its an episode you must listen to learn how you can address this in your own business. We discuss some of the challenges for a small company approach big companies and what big companies are looking for as licensors and licensees. We also discuss the use of licensing agents especially for business that might be of technical or start up nature. Johanna’s expertise as Global Licensing and Alliances Manager for Kimberly-Clark Corporation makes great points to watch out for in your business ventures. Johanna is responsible for leading the company’s in-licensing and out-licensing relationships. Johanna has worked in brand management and licensing roles for over 15 years with an expertise in international licensing. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark in April 2005, Johanna worked at The Coca-Cola Company for 8 years advancing its global brand licensing program, first in Latin America and then in North America.

Johanna is a current member of SPLiCE (Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence) and a past board member of The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce and English for Successful Living. Johanna is also a recipient of the Disney Brand Champion Award in 2010 in the product category of Food, Health and Beauty.

Here’s the link to the show:

BrandMoney20120425.mp3

Everything You Need To Know About The Impact of T-SPLOST on Atlanta and on Georgia

April 25, 2012 by angishields

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

Everything You Need To Know About The Impact of T-SPLOST on Atlanta and on Georgia

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On July 31, 2012, Georgians will vote on a one-cent sales tax to invest in a specifically identified list of transportation improvements in each of our State’s twelve economic development regions. Each region’s election will be separate from the other eleven regions, and each region’s citizens will determine the fate of a new 10-year Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) on all sales in the counties within that particular region.

Today’s guests discussed the impact of T-SPLOST on Atlanta and Georgia.

Rob Hill/Hill Corporate Partners

Rob Hill is a commercial Realtor along with his partner and father Bob at Hill Corporate Partners in Atlanta. Hill Corporate Partners is one of the few firms in the country that specializes in the exclusive representation of the end-users of commercial real estate: the tenants and the buyers, and for years they have been the most recommended commercial Realtors in metropolitan Atlanta on LinkedIn.

Before entering the real estate field, Rob founded and ran The Historian’s Gallery, a broker/dealer inhistoric documents and artifacts for museums and private collectors. He has since served as a consultant to major museums and universities in the acquisition and authentication of historically significant items and even entire collections.

He was Program Director for the Leadership Exchange and Analysis Program (LEAP) for the Yale School of Management and has also worked in the field of mergers and acquisitions as well as commercial lending.

Rob is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Metro Atlanta Chamber as well as a sought-after speaker on Atlanta history, transportation, and business.

Bert Brantley/McRae Communications (representing MAVEN)

Bert Brantley joined McRae Communications in January 2011 after serving four years in Governor Sonny Perdue’s Communications Office, including the last two and a half years as Communications Director. Before that, Bert was in state government for nearly eight years at the Department of Transportation and the Department of Economic Development. Since joining McRae, Bert has worked with Southwest Airlines as they entered the Atlanta market, the Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Referendum campaign and a number of other clients providing public affairs counsel, crisis communications strategy and traditional media relations activities.

Mitch Kaminer/Atlanta Board of REALTORS® and RE/MAX Paramount Properties

Mitch Kaminer is President of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS®, the largest Boards of its kind in Georgia and considered one of the strongest and most successful in the nation. With nearly 5,000 members, ABR serves as a valuable resource for real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry, and as a force for legislative initiatives geared toward creating positive change for the real estate community.

Mitch has been successfully involved in the metro Atlanta real estate scene since 1994, an active participant in ABR since 2002, and is currently a Associate Broker/REALTOR with ReMax Paramount Properties in Roswell.

Mike Alexander/Atlanta Regional Commission

Mike Alexander is the Chief of Atlanta Regional Commission’s Research Division. This Division provides a broad and accurate base of demographic, economic, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information to support ARC’s long-range planning efforts including the Regional Transportation and Development plans, functional plans, policies and implementation strategies.

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the 10-county area including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, as well as the City of Atlanta. For 60 years, ARC and its predecessor agencies have helped to focus the region’s leadership, attention and resources on key issues of regional consequence.

ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. It does so through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

Greg Harley/Burr & Forman

Greg is a partner in Burr & Forman’s Commercial Litigation group with a concentration on business litigation, class action defense and employment matters. Greg has extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation and has handled disputes on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants on a broad range of issues including breach of contract, fraud, bad faith, trade secrets, defamation and unfair business practices claims. While Greg’s practice is centered in Georgia and Alabama, he has represented clients in matters across the United States.

Greg’s clients include national banking institutions, insurers and one of Georgia’s largest residential contracting companies. Greg also currently serves as national litigation counsel for a diversified telecommunications company.

Ben Plowman from Sphere Innovation Group

April 24, 2012 by angishields

Everything Atlanta

Ben Plowman from Sphere Innovation Group

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After spending 35 years in the business of research and development I have retired and begun a rewarding career in Hypnosis Therapy.

Along my life’s path I became a Reiki and Martial Arts Master as well.Graduated from:

Memberships:

American Hypnosis Association
American Council of Hypnosis Examiners
American Association of Behavioral Therapists

City of Atlanta Dept of HR Commissioner Yvonne Cowser Yancy

April 24, 2012 by angishields

Good People

City of Atlanta Dept of HR Commissioner Yvonne Cowser Yancy

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City of Atlanta/ Department of Human Resources Commissioner Yvonne Cowser Yancy joined us in the studio to discuss the important role City of Atlanta’s employees in the City’ success and what the Department of Human Resources does to attract and retain talented, engaged, happy, healthy employees and why that is a top priority.

Yvonne Cowser Yancy is a Human Resources professional with 16+ years of diverse experience within the public and private sector and within union and non union environments. Over her career she has held progressively more responsible roles in HR and has demonstrated the capability to design and implement HR initiatives; lead HR teams; and proactively partner with executives within her client groups. Ms. Yancy was recently Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner with SunTrust Bank supporting multiple clients within the Diversified Commercial Bank division. In her role she serves as the HR lead on key division talent and compensation initiatives and manages the people strategies and organization design efforts within her client groups.

Prior to joining SunTrust, Ms. Yancy was the Director of Human Resources for Technology, Strategy & Operations at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). In this role, Ms. Yancy led a team responsible for delivery of corporate HR initiatives as well as divisional HR support to 1700+ employees across multiple business units. While at TBS she led the people strategy for a $25 million system implementation, managed a divisional rotational program, and supported her client groups in significant organizational redesign.

Prior to joining TBS in 2007, Ms. Yancy held several progressively more responsible roles within HR at Lincoln Financial Group (LFG). During her tenure at LFG, she supported multiple diverse clients groups across four divisions and multiple geographies. Key accomplishments include leading the implementation of manager and employee self service across the enterprise, developing the people strategy for key divisional mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, and leading the people strategy for a $120 million in-source of IT Infrastructure. Prior to joining LFG she was a Senior HR Representative with Ashland Chemical where she supported 42 chemical distribution facilities across four regions within the US. Additionally Ms. Yancy served as a first chair negotiator and managed the grievance process with the Teamsters at organized facilities within her regions. She has also held HR roles with GE Capital, Ikon Office Solutions and Georgia Tech.

Elizabeth Gordon & Commissioner Yvonne Yancy

A native of Atlanta, Ms. Yancy holds a BA degree in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA in Personnel Employee Relations from Georgia State University. Additionally she holds the Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. A former Board member of the Junior Achievement of Delaware Valley, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, the Lincoln Financial Group Foundation Board, and the Atlanta Housing Authority. Ms. Yancy continues to be active in several organizations including The Links, Inc., and SHRM Atlanta. Additionally Ms. Yancy serves as a mentor to young professionals seeking careers in Human Resources.

For more on City of Atlanta, visit http://www.atlantaga.gov

Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is an awards competition providing the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This is the premier awards symposium that celebrates those companies that are making the lives of their employees better as well as the community as a whole. The program provides yearlong education, benchmarking, assessment tools and interaction amongst the best employers.

For more on Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, visit http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/regions/atlanta

John Priore, President and CEO of Priority Payment Systems, plus members of the management team appeared on BBR April 23.

April 24, 2012 by angishields

Buckingham Business Review

John Priore, President and CEO of Priority Payment Systems, plus members of the management team appeared on BBR April 23.

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John Priore, CEO; Richard Harris, COO; Sean Kiewiet, CIO and Bruce Mattox, CFO provided our listeners with a fascinating insider’s view of their rapidly growing payments processing company.

They are one of the few companies who seem to be “marrying” Hi-Tech with Hi-Touch as they push the envelope on technology, but still provide “Four Rings and Resolve” human contact in their contact center.

We enjoyed this interview and learned a lot. Check it out!

http://www.prioritypaymentsystems.com/

TAG Special Edition: CEO Tino Mantella, Robert Anderson from BrightWhistle and Jeffery Spence from Innovolt

April 23, 2012 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

TAG Special Edition: CEO Tino Mantella, Robert Anderson from BrightWhistle and Jeffery Spence from Innovolt

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Tino Mantella / Technology Association of Georgia

Tino Mantella is the president and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia. Since coming to TAG in 2004, Mantella has worked with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to: build a prestigious board made up of 60 technology stakeholders, grown membership by more than 500%, and added a series of programs and services that support TAGâ€™s vision of educating, informing and uniting the technology community.

Robert Anderson / BrightWhistle

Robert Anderson is a Marketing and Sales Analyst atÂ BrightWhistle. The recent UGA graduate started with BrightWhistle in 2011. Before that he held a Production Assistant Internship at Curent TV as well as an internship with Turner Broadcasting as a New Products Group Intern.

BrightWhistle was inspired byÂ the passion both founders shared for the convergence of digital media and online marketing. Founders Chad Mallory and Greg Foster shared one core belief â€“ relevant content has the power to connect businesses with their prospective customers. When combined with advanced marketing science and a scalable technology platform, the resulting solution addresses the digital marketerâ€™s most compelling challenge â€“ how to generate and convert qualified leads for their business.

Jeffery Spence / Innovolt

Jeffery Spence joined Innovolt as President and COO in 2010 after more than 15 years in executive and corporate development roles growing worldwide companies in the energy, finance, telecommunications and technology sectors across five continents and dozens of countries. In addition to his leadership roles with Innovolt, Spence continues to consult to the industry regarding sales, corporate finance, technology, business incubation and international business development. He is an active speaker across multiple industries and disciplines, having appeared at high-profile conferences including Comdex, Networld+Interop, The Homeland Security Summit, and the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). In addition, Spence has counseled policy groups including the United Nations, the European Union, and a host of other government and business groups on subjects ranging from economic development, entrepreneurialism, sales and marketing to government intervention and monetary policy.

Spence holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Electronic Engineering and Physics from California State University, Chico where he was a competitive decathlete. He currently serves on the board of a number of domestic and international companies and is actively involved in the financing and development of a number of charities and foundations.

Atlanta-based Innovolt is an electronics protection leader and first to bridge the gap between the power protection and asset service markets. Cost-effective, highly scalable and integratable, Innovoltâ€™s proprietary and patented power protection technology is proven to significantly increase product lifespan and reliability.

Innovoltâ€™s comprehensive technology platform is proven to help electronic equipment last longer, with fewer service interruptions, by keeping it safe from the common power disturbances that most often damage electronics. This patented electronics protection guards against damage from 99.5 percent of power interruptions, including infinite voltage and current variations. Innovoltâ€™s technology also provides valuable real-time diagnostics recording both power levels and quality to help effectively manage electronic assets.