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Friday, April 15, 2011

Local Marketing, Inc. Nominated for Most Effective Local Marketing Campaign in Georgia


Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association Recognizes Local Marketing, Inc. with 2011 Award Nomination


ATLANTA, GA (April 15, 2011) – Local Marketing, Inc., a full-service marketing, creative and IT firm based in Atlanta, announced today it is a finalist in the 2011 Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association (AiMA) Awards.

Local Marketing, Inc. received the AiMA nomination in the category of Most Effective Local Campaign in Georgia for the company’s website design and marketing work for The ENT Institute. Strategies for the company included a website redesign and online/ off-line marketing efforts targeted around each of The ENT Institute’s seven Atlanta area locations.

In order to qualify as a finalist, Local Marketing, Inc. submitted a detailed review of its strategies and tactics, all designed to help increase both awareness and new patients for The ENT Institute. AiMA analyzed Local Marketing, Inc.’s effectiveness by conducting a comparison of success metrics to both industry benchmarks and specific campaign objectives.

“We are thrilled to have the AiMA Award nomination in the local campaign category,” said Vice President of Marketing, Michele Fontanelli Arnett. “We are particularly proud of our efforts for The ENT Institute, and the fact that we have garnered such good results for all their locations. This campaign is a great example of what we can do for any company: improve both brand awareness and customer acquisition.”

Winners for the 2011 AiMA Awards will be announced at the ceremony on April 28, 2011, held this year at the Georgia Aquarium.

ABOUT LOCAL MARKETING, INC.

Local Marketing, Inc. specializes in non-traditional, ROI-based marketing strategies, including site design, development, marketing, analytics, reporting and optimization. Local Marketing, Inc. provides customized solutions for companies who want to specifically target local markets. Our philosophy of ongoing refinement means we never start improving and optimizing our clients’ campaigns. With our knowledge, experience and industry relationships, we are your multi-channel experts and a one-stop shop for effective online strategies with clear ROI. Read more about the company’s efforts online at www.localmarketinginc.com.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Meta Media, Inc. Welcomes Ford Investment Consulting, LLC As Latest Client

ATLANTA, GA – December 27, 2010 - Meta Media, Inc., an online marketing firm specializing in e-commerce and local business, welcomes Atlanta’s Ford Investment Consulting, LLC as their latest client.

Shavonn Crawford recently founded Ford Investment Consulting, and her aim is to help small businesses and individual investors manage their investments by providing them with the individualized attention and assistance that large investment firms cannot.

Crawford has worked with the larger money management firms, but with this company she hopes to offer investment advice for the everyday client.

“We are very excited to take on Ford Investment Consulting as our latest client,” said Michele Fontanelli Arnett, VP of Marketing and E-Commerce at Meta Media, Inc. “Ms. Crawford has a clear vision for her company, and we plan to provide her with a marketing plan that will greatly increase her client base.”

Meta Media, Inc. plans to utilize a variety of marketing programs designed to provide exposure for Ford Investment Consulting, including paid search marketing, natural search engine optimization tactics and social media. Their staff of experienced web designers will also be creating a useful and informative website for the company.


Contact:
Amy Farley
Meta Media, Inc.
http://www.MetaMediaInc.com
afarley @ metamediainc.com
Phone: 404.917.2100 x235

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Meta Media, Inc. Is Seeking A PHP Web Developer with SEO & E-Commerce Experience

An online marketing, creative and IT development company located in Midtown, Atlanta, is looking for a Senior .PHP Web Developer to join its growing team. The Senior .PHP Web Developer should have extensive experience building e-commerce websites and back-end administrative tools, as well as a strong understanding of how to develop SEO-friendly websites.

The Senior .PHP Web Developer will manage at least one other developer, and will report to the VP of Marketing & E-Commerce. We are looking for someone who not only understands code, but can ask questions of the team that allows us to build websites that drive increased traffic and conversions.

Applicants interested in the position should have the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years.PHP experience, preferably working for an e-commerce company or agency that caters to e-commerce companies
• CSS, HTML and JavaScript coding experience; AJAX experience a plus!
• Ability to develop code in a clean and consistent manner with proper supporting documentation and best practices.
• Work directly with development team to ensure excellent code, standards and design.
• Create and maintain accurate technical specification documentation.
• Help to build and support best practices for website application construction.
• Accurately estimate project timelines and meet scheduled milestones.
• Communicate effectively with team managers and co-workers.
• Maintain flexibility throughout the site design and production process.
• Excellent project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to michele AT metamediainc DOT com for consideration.

JC Penney Launches Facebook E-Commerce Store

In a move that mashes up e-commerce with social media, JC Penney has announced the launch of a system where "fans" of the brand can make purchases on JC Penney's Facebook page.

This seems like a wise step forward, given the already strong and still growing presence of social media in the marketing industry. Bringing e-commerce to Facebook makes it that much easier to convert potential customers into buyers.

JC Penney launches Facebook e-commerce store

Friday, December 10, 2010

Strong Growth For Local Online Advertising

Local online advertising is on the upswing, according to this eMarketer article from earlier this Fall.

It's only natural that online advertising grows as our society becomes increasingly digital, but it's interesting to note the degree of growth here. Forward-thinking companies should be taking all this into serious consideration as they create marketing and advertising budgets from here on out.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Meta Media, Inc. Launches Mobile Shopping Portal for FootHealth.com

FootHealth.com Offers Comfort Shoes & Health Products in New Mobile Phone-Friendly Format

ATLANTA, GA- June 14, 2010- The Internet changed how people shop. Now, FootHealth.com is changing how and when people shop for comfort shoes and foot health products.

People are increasing the amount of commerce on their mobile phones every day, as technology increases. With this advancement in technology, there has been a dramatic rise in success for the mobile commerce platform. Several online retailers, including foothealth.com have integrated this mobile commerce platform.

Directly from their Smart phones, customers can easily pull up the mobile FootHealth.com Web site. The mobile site for Foot Health will still feature the same content and functionality of the online website. Customers can navigate through the site, add items to their cart and checkout using a fast, secure, user-friendly mobile platform.

According to the MMA, Mobile Marketing Association, 1 in every 5 people are now using mobile commerce. Statistics are now proving that technology and mobile marketing are soaring.

“Mobile definitely represents the next big thing in Internet retailing,” said VP of Marketing & E-Commerce Michele Fontanelli Arnett. “We have seen significant increases in conversion because the FootHealth.com site is so easy to shop from any mobile smartphone – especially when we have a promotion running. People are shopping on the go more than ever, and Foot Health is one of the first foot health retailers to have this kind of sophisticated mobile shopping portal.”

By incorporating products directly into the customer's environment on a smartphone, local companies can enhance the shopping experience, making it even easier and more direct. This new sophisticated platform has made mobile shopping a compelling and viable option for companies worldwide.

About Foot Health
Foothealth.com is the 2nd largest online retailer for specialized foot care products, comfort and therapeutic shoes. For more information visit www.foothealth.com or follow us on Twitter @foothealth and become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/foothealth

About Meta Media, Inc.
Meta Media, Inc. provides creative, IT and marketing services to e-commerce and local businesses. Founded in 2006, Meta Media, Inc. uses best practice industry tactics, strategic marketing techniques, precision tools and in-depth analytics to help companies increase their exposure and profitability across