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ZULU CREATIVE CLIENT WEBSITE, WWW.BREADANDCOURAGE.COM NAMED AMONG BEST OF THE WEB 2009 BY INSTYLE MAGAZINE

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT

The "Best of the Web 2009″ online style guide published by InStyle Magazine (November 2009) is a carefully curated collection of 220 websites highlighting "everything stylish, fun and inspirational on the Web right now." The guide features InStyle's favorite websites in a variety of categories including fashion, accessories, vintage, beauty, home, entertaining, gifts, kids, as well as, 10 Essential Bookmarks for everything else in between.

Among the 10 Blogs & Inspiration websites recognized in the Entertaining category is Bread & Courage, www.breadandcourage.com, designed by Zulu Creative for self-proclaimed "cook and scribbler" Isabel Cowles. InStyle Magazine describes the website as "a smart culinary blog for foodies and eco-activists alike." Other notable foodie websites on the list include 101cookbooks.com, allrecipes.com and drinksmixer.com.

"We couldn't be more thrilled about this great recognition for Isabel and our talented team who worked closely with her to make her dream site come to life." says Zulu Creative founder and Creative Chieftess, Tina Zulu. "For Zulu Creative, this recognition is a testament to our dedication in designing stylish and professional websites that get noticed."

About Zulu Creative

A Midtown Houston-based niche marketing and brand development agency, Zulu Creative helps style-conscious businesses in the arts, entertainment, fashion, hospitality and music industries look their best. Founded by Tina Zulu, the agency specializes in creating memorable experiences and making an impact through innovative marketing. Clients who choose Zulu Creative enjoy a cutting edge image and unique opportunities and synergy that come through the agency's network of beneficial relationships. For more information, visit www.zulucreative.com.

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AIR Houston Holds Annual Competition this Saturday at University of Houston

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX – Nov. 12, 2009 – Houston-area residents and non-profit organizations will gain greater Internet accessibility through brand new websites from the Sixth Annual Accessibility Internet Rally for Houston (AIR Houston) competition on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Farish Hall (KIVA Room) at the University of Houston beginning at 8 a.m. The Rally ends at 5 p.m. with the awarding of the winning design teams. In all, each non-profit organization will receive a brand new website valued at between $5,000-$7,500 for free. Houston-area web design professionals and non-profits were paired together in late October, but no design work has been done yet. That happens at the actual competition, which is a one-day event where the web design professionals build new websites from scratch with the help and participation of the non-profit organizations. The partnerships for this year’s competition include: APRA Greater Houston: Creative Brain Trust Baytown Christian Fellowship:...

There's a brand new Ad Agency on the block

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

There’s a brand new ad agency on the block

Peerless Firm www.peerlessfirm.com announces the official launch of the new full service branding and strategic marketing consulting firm. This Houston based company specializes in B2B as well as B2C and works with clients on a local, international and global level. Peerless Firm offers services such as social marketing and analytics, graphic design, exhibit design and fabrication along with many other branding and strategic marketing services. Most importantly Peerless Firm offers free strategic consulting to all of its clients.

“Having the ability to cater to both B2B and B2C enables us to open our doors to a larger market and will allow room for growth. Our skilled award winning designers offer over 30 years combined experience in the marketing and advertising industry and as a boutique firm we can bring all the expertise that you would get at a large agency without the overhead or the cost structure enabling us to pass those savings along to our clients.” Says President of Peerless Firm Grace Roberts.

Transform Stage Fright Into Authentic Presence Weekend Workshop!

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright Into Authentic Presence Weekend Workshop!

In Transform Stage Fright Into Authentic Presence, you are given the support you need to express yourself comfortably, confidently and passionately in front of a group. Our step-by-step program is taught in a nurturing atmosphere so you can relax and open up to speaking from your best and most brilliant self. You will discover a natural style of speaking that allows you to be who you are rather than who you think you should be.

This introductory course is a step-by-step process to relax and be real when you are the center of attention. In a non-critical and emotionally supportive atmosphere, learn to transform your inner tensions, feel comfortable in your skin, develop a relaxed presence and make a genuine connection while holding other's attention. This process helps you open up to sharing your authentic self in groups, performances, meetings and while speaking in public.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO AUTHENTIC PRESENCE- WEEKEND WORKSHOP starts:

Friday November 6, 2009 7:00PM-10:00PM

Saturday November 7, 2009 9:00AM-5:00PM

Full Tuition: $395.00

Lucy's Legacy TV Spots on display in Times Square

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Good morning ,

I wanted to share this great news about VT2's work being shown in Times Square.

The commercials created by VT2 Studios for the Lucy Legacy exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science are now being displayed on 11 mammoth LED screens in the heart of New York's Times Square in full view of millions. The Times Square gig is just another feather in the hat of Houston's full service production company.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science hired VT2 Studios last year to create commercials touting its Lucy Legacy exhibit of the 3.2 million year old fossilized bones of a young African woman. The bones were discovered in 1976 in Hadar, Ethiopia. The exhibit is now on display at the New York City Museum of Natural History, which is located near Times Square. The Houston museum made the arrangements to run the VT2-produced commercial in Times Square to promote the exhibit in New York City.

The VT2-produced commercial began running in July and will appear through October on the multiple screens on the front of the Reuters and NASDAQ buildings in Times Square. Next to prime time television, visibility on the buildings in Times Square is considered to be primo locations for advertisers.

According Dan Pratt, a Senior Graphics Designer at VT2 Studios, the multiple screens that make up the Times Square display required considerable and complex re-editing of the original commercial. "It was a unique design challenge," said Pratt, "recreating the :30 second commercial to run independently on 11 custom screens - from a lobby screen to a 20-story building, all telling one story."

"It's truly a proud sign of accomplishment and credibility for VT2 Studios and our creative team," says Vic Tamborella, owner of VT2 Studios, "when our work meets the high quality standards expected and demanded for Times Square exposure."

We have a great team here at VT2 that I am thrilled to be a part of. Let me know if we can help you on future video projects.

Sincerely,
Becca Castillo

Lucy's Legacy TV Spots on display in Times Square

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Accessibility Competition Looking for More Website Developers and Non-Profits

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT

AIR Houston Aimed at Bringing Web Accessibility to Those with Disabilities HOUSTON, TX – October 7, 2009 – Houston-area residents and non-profit organizations will gain greater Internet accessibility through brand new websites from the Sixth Annual Accessibility Internet Rally for Houston (AIR Houston) scheduled to kick off this month. Web design professionals and non-profits are encouraged to sign up to participate. The AIR Houston competition provides complimentary training in Web accessibility to professional Web developers. Once they are trained, Web design teams will compete, showcasing their talents as they donate their newly-acquired accessible design skills to a Houston-area non-profit organization with the explicit goal of bringing website access for individuals with disabilities. The entire process and goal of AIR Houston is phenomenal because we’re able to do something very tangible to help organizations that wouldn’t normally have access to professional web...

Tina Zulu Joins the DiverseWorks Board of Directors

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX - September 28, 2009 - Zulu Creative founder and Creative Chieftess, Tina Zulu, has been nominated and accepted to the Board of Directors for Houston-based DiverseWorks, one of the foremost contemporary art centers in the United States. Tina will bring her appreciation for the arts and marketing talents to the position and will work to enhance DiverseWorks' dedication to presenting provocative new works in the visual, performing and literary arts. Celebrating over 25 years, DiverseWorks offers a forum for art that has no other public outlet in Houston. Playing a similar role nationally, DiverseWorks provides first-time commissioning opportunities for emerging artists and acts as a catalyst for young artists and arts organizations. Known for its groundbreaking artistic education programs and distinguished by its financial stability, DiverseWorks is supported by an active Board of Directors and Artist Board and an involved corps of members, audience supporters, students...

Ideas & MORE to Exhibit at Greater Houston Partnership Marketing Excellence Luncheon

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Sugar Land, TX -- Ideas & MORE, a local creative services firm, will be one of the featured exhibitors at the upcoming and fifth annual Marketing Excellence Luncheon - Marketing Reconstruction Paving Your Way to Success. The event, Wednesday, September 23, 2009, is put on by the Marketing Subcommittee of the Professional Services Council for the Greater Houston Partnership of which Ideas & MORE, and its owner/creative director, Joe Fournet, is a member.

Since the main presentation by Ken Jones focuses on expanding one's market share through innovative marketing, Ideas & MORE felt this venue was a no-brainer to display some of what they do. "I serve on the subcommittee that put this together," said Mr. Fournet, "so I'm particularly interested in seeing it enjoy a wonderful turnout. There should be a wealth of information available to attendees expecting a worthwhile event. We'll certainly do our part to try and explain to other marketers and business owners how we can help them enhance their market share."

Ideas & MORE, in the Houston area since 1992, will be sharing its exhibition area with Marketing Syndicate, an integrated marketing services company, one of its strategic partners.

Divergence Vocal Theater Casts Tina Zulu of Zulu Creative as PR-Marketing Diva

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TEXAS – September 11, 2009 – Zulu Creative's founder and Creative Chieftess, Tina Zulu has been selected by Divergence Vocal Theater to handle social media marketing for the company’s upcoming events. Through its connections in social media communities, Zulu Creative will build Divergence’s online presence and expand the company’s audience base. Tina Zulu of Zulu Creative became an obvious choice to spearhead Divergence Vocal Theater’s PR and marketing campaign, says Misha Penton, Mezzo Soprano & Artistic Director. Our company creates non-traditional opera and hybrid performance arts experiences and I feel that Tina’s connection to the Houston music, arts and fashion scene is a perfect fit for our unique image and artistic niche. Looking for someone who understood Houston’s emerging cultural frontier, I believe Tina and Zulu Creative are in the vanguard—and that’s the place for Divergence Vocal Theater. We’re excited to sing the praises of...

Houston Interactive Marketing Firm: Southeast Media Appoints Michelle Wicmandy as Marketing Director

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Houston Interactive Marketing Firm, Southeast Media, Inc., has hired Michelle Wicmandy as marketing director.

Wicmandy joins Southeast Media from Houston’s Alley Theatre where she was the online marketing manager. Prior to the Alley Theatre, Wicmandy was a business consultant for the Small Business Development Center where she helped small business owners develop marketing plans through a program held at LoneStar Community College.

"Michelle’s experience makes her an excellent fit in this position and in our company culture,” comments Gregg Parnell, CEO. “Her background in business communications, traditional marketing and interactive marketing will serve us well."

Wicmandy is also a freelance writer. She writes for Website Magazine, a publication focused on websites and interactive marketing. Recent articles include Surpassing Survival, on viral marketing, and Getting Scene in a World of Clips, about video and search engine optimization. Her writing has also appeared in the Houston Business Journal and InteleCard News.

Since 1998, Wicmandy has served as an adjunct marketing lecturer at the University of Houston – Downtown.

About Southeast Media

Houston Interactive Marketing Firm, Southeast Media (www.semtx.com) is a leader in providing integrated marketing solutions for the restaurant and retail food industry. By combining traditional marketing with interactive marketing, the company helps client-partners gain competitive advantage. For the third consecutive year, Southeast Media appears on “Inc” magazine’s Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing companies.

For information about Houston interactive marketing firm, Southeast Media, visit www.semtx.com or call 713-676-1661.

Focus: Houston Interactive Marketing, Southeast Media, Interactive Marketing Firms in Houston, Online Marketing

ZULU CREATIVE LAUNCHES BREAD & COURAGE WEBSITE

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:43:07 GMT

Zulu Creative is proud to announce the launch of Bread & Courage, www.breadandcourage.com. If you're not hungry, you will be after browsing recipes and gorgeous photography by Isabel Cowles. Isabel also loves her planet as much as she loves food so when she's not in the kitchen, she can be found blogging for the Huffington Post's Green section. The Zulu team worked with Isabel over the last few months designing and developing her blog. We even added a handy dandy cooking timer (for all you multi-taskers out there) and a measurement calculator to use while creating some of Isabel's scrumptious dishes. Check out the tasty delights at Bread & Courage and get to cooking! About Zulu Creative A Midtown Houston-based niche marketing and brand development agency, Zulu Creative helps style-conscious businesses in the arts, entertainment, fashion, hospitality and music industries look their best. Founded by Tina Zulu, the agency specializes in creating memorable...

STANANDLOU website for Kolache Mama goes live

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

STANANDLOU Advertising recently completed design and programming for a new website for client, Kolache Mama. The website is the first project for Kolache Mama as it ramps up to open its first store in Manhattan on Sept 23,2009. about kolache mama Kolache Mama is a grab-and-go restaurant with 4 star aspirations. Beginning with the foundation of healthy, quality ingredients and the goal of affordable, satisfying food options, Kolache Mama is here to introduce the Kolache to busy city dwellers. we are: fast food for foodies Although kolaches are originally from Eastern Europe, Kolache Mama has taken this delicious treat and modernized it to please the palate of any foodie, young or old. The culinary team entrusted with the task of creating Kolache Mama’s bold and unique menu is headed by Chef Christopher Lampo, CEC, who is a 1989 Honors Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He is joined on this team by Chef David James, Chef de Cuisine, Chef Jocelyn...

STANANDLOU adds staff to manage new biz wins

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

STANANDLOU has added media planner and buyer, Sarah Sides, and account executive, Sarah Springer to the staff at the Houston full service advertising and marketing agency. Sides and Springer were added to assist with new clients Kolache Mama, Renaissance Health System, the Houston Dynamo and existing STANANDLOU clients. Sarah Sides comes on board with more than five years of experience in the advertising and marketing arena. Formerly with McCann-Erickson/LCI Media in Houston and Garden Ridge nationally, Sarah has extensive knowledge buying all media in markets throughout the U.S. for a wide variety of clients. We are thrilled to add someone of Sarah’s background and experience join our media team. Her enthusiasm for media and identifying client opportunities cannot be understated, said Michelle Reed, vice president of STANANDLOU Marketing // Advertising. She is the perfect addition to our client focused media team. A team player in the office or on a volleyball court, Sarah’s...

American Advertising Federation-Houston Seeks Beneficiary

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Contact: Dwight Douthit Public Service Director, AAF-Houston 713-526-2712 dwight@douthitdesign.com American Advertising Federation-Houston Seeks Beneficiary Announces RFP for Public Service Initiative Download Public Service Application Houston, TX (August 11, 2009) AAF-Houston is now accepting proposals from Houston area non-profit organizations to be considered for their annual public service campaign. Each year the public service committee, composed of professionals from several advertising agencies and marketing departments in Houston, selects one organization to work with in order to create a fully integrated, pro-bono advertising campaign designed to increase public awareness for that organization. We are looking for non-profit organizations who provide valuable service to the Houston community and are in need of advertising, marketing and public relations support said Dwight Douthit, President of Douthit Design Group and director of this year’s initiative. It...

American Advertising Federation-Houston Seeks Beneficiary

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Contact: Dwight Douthit
Public Service Director, AAF-Houston
713-526-2712
dwight@douthitdesign.com

American Advertising Federation-Houston Seeks Beneficiary
Announces RFP for Public Service Initiative

Houston, TX (August 11, 2009) AAF-Houston is now accepting proposals from Houston area non-profit organizations to be considered for their annual public service campaign. Each year the public service committee, composed of professionals from several advertising agencies and marketing departments in Houston, selects one organization to work with in order to create a fully integrated, pro-bono advertising campaign designed to increase public awareness for that organization.

“We are looking for non-profit organizations who provide valuable service to the Houston community and are in need of advertising, marketing and public relations support” said Dwight Douthit, President of Douthit Design Group and director of this year’s initiative. “It is our goal to showcase the skills of our membership while giving back to the community.” The campaign will come at little or no cost to the chosen organization.

Interested non-profit organizations are encouraged to download an application at www.aaf-houston.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 18, 2009.

About AAF—Houston
AAF-Houston (formerly the Houston Advertising Federation) is one of the oldest professional organizations in Houston. Formed in 1911 by a group of forward thinking business leaders to promote business and the advertising community. Former public service clients have included The Houston Food Bank, The Living Bank, Lighthouse of Houston and The AIDS Foundation Houston.

About AAF
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 50,000 professional in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country.

STANANDLOU helps Obesity Surgery Specialists patients tell it like it is.

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:45:00 GMT

August 11th, 2009 Lou If you ever want to feel good about life and get a nice boost of good energy, I heartily recommend that you talk to a person who has gone through weight-loss surgery. You will be changed forever! That’s how I felt after listening to these six amazing women who have lived almost their entire life overweight. All have had weight-loss surgery at Obesity Surgery Specialists and all are in varying stages of their weight-loss journey, and after listening to their stories, you just want to go up and hug them. From Melissa, who has lost 500 pounds and has been featured on national TV, to Jasmine, who is just beginning her weight-loss journey, all of these wonderful people have had their lives transformed in so many different, wonderful ways. They’re happy. They’re having fun. They’re healthier. And they have shown that with the right tools, you can do anything! We can all learn a great deal from these wonderful ladies! Client: Obesity Surgery...

Beginning Acting Level 1- Easing Into Acting

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:56:29 GMT

Sandra Zimmer of The Self-Expression Center teaches beginning actors to act from a foundation of authenticity, presence and connection. Sandra’s unique Zimmer Method guides you through an easy step-by-step approach that connects you to your natural acting talent. Sandra’s gentle acting approach is taught in a totally supportive atmosphere so that you can relax enough to connect with your spirit and act from real emotion. Sandra also specializes in helping performers and speakers transform stage fright into authentic presence so they feel confident to give their gifts to the world. Acting classes are ongoing throughout 2009. Individual coaching is available in person and by phone or Skype from anywhere in the world. Visit www.self-expression.com or call Sandra Zimmer at 281-293-7070.

LEARN HOW TO:
Be authentic on-stage & in life
Develop the power of presence
Create rapport with others
Listen & respond spontaneously
Activate your creativity
6-Week Course begin:

Level 1 - Wednesday August 26 - September 30
7:00PM-9:00PM

Fee: $395.00

THE SELF-EXPRESSION CENTER
11221 Richmond Ave., Suite C-104
Houston, TX. 77082

PLEASE CALL (281) 293-7070
www.self-expression.com

Last Chance to Sponsor IABC Conference in Houston is Aug. 12

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Last Chance to Sponsor IABC Regional Conference is August 12

Don’t miss a great opportunity to get your name in front of more than 3,000 business communicators across the nation.

IABC Houston is expecting 250 to 300 communicators to attend “Align ’09” the Southern Region Conference, October 22-24, at the J.W. Marriott Galleria. Our conference marketing initiatives will repeatedly reach more than 3,500 communications professionals across the nation. As a sponsor of the IABC Southern Region Conference, your company will be promoted to the IABC Southern Region, which includes Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Caribbean.

In order to promote your sponsorship in our printed promotional materials, we need your commitment by Wednesday, August 12. Some sponsorship levels include complimentary tickets to the conference, so if you or your colleagues are planning to attend, sponsorship is a great way cover registration fees for one or more people.

Check out the Southern Region Conference Web site http://www.iabcregionconferencehouston.com/sponsors.htm for sponsorship opportunities or contact Tracy Torma at tracy@torma.com or 832-293-3475.

forGreen Marketing & Design Selected Agency of Record for EarthQuest Institute

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX (June 23, 2009) -- forGreen Marketing & Design has been selected as the marketing and design agency of record for EarthQuest Institute. forGreen will work closely with its client to define the company’s brand identity and develop relevant messaging consistent with brand standards, thereby aligning marketing strategy with EarthQuest Institute’s specific business objectives. The EarthQuest Institute is ready to make a real impact in the Houston region. We are at the right place at the right time in terms of the energy challenges this country faces, and the public is needing ways to learn more about what our energy options are. We are very excited to work with forGreen as they help us deliver our message, states Matthew Gardner, Chief Science Officer, EarthQuest Institute. EarthQuest Institute is a newly formed 501(C)(3) global epicenter dedicated to sustainable living education, entertainment and scientific research and innovation and whose mission it is to further...