PressLift

10/20/2010

We're already gearing up for Social Media Week this February, back in NYC and also Rome, Paris, San Francisco, Toronto, and São Paulo. Let us know where you'll be attending!

10/18/2010

GE and partner Howcast launched a new digital campaign, 'Tag Your Green' to encourage sharing of new eco-ideas and connecting with others. Check out their PressLift media kit for more information and get involved!

10/08/2010

Happy National Pierogy Day! Have you spotted the Pierogy man from Mrs. T's Pierogies around New York City or Washington D.C.?

The pierogy arrived in the U.S. at the beginning of the 20th century from Eastern Europe. During the 1940’s, these smile-shaped pockets – stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat and any combination thereof – became a staple of church fundraisers in ethnic neighborhoods...

10/07/2010

CNN's first International study of social media reveals high value for advertisers attached to news stories shared through social media. Check out their PressLift for more information about the study and its results!

‘Business’, ‘World’ and ‘Technology’ sections lead the way for “most shared” news stories while visual spectacle, science & technology and human interest top the list of themes

10/01/2010

Social Media Week may be over but you can still check out videos from the events and start planning for February 2011!

New York, NY – Thursday, September 29, 2010: The latest edition of Social Media Week successfully concluded last week, with over 250 events hosted worldwide during the September 20-24 edition.

09/24/2010

A new post from our PressLift blog about quick tips for maximizing exposure for your multi-media release.

For some companies using a multi-media release, the goal is to achieve as many page views as possible. There are a few things you can do to make your release visible online.

09/02/2010

Legendary musician Quincy Jones and HARMAN announced a signature line of AKG Headphones to be released in October today. The only question is, which of the three should we get?

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.–HARMAN International Industries Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), today announced the arrival of the Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG. The premium headphone collection represents a momentous partnership between AKG and one of the most accomplished musicians of the 20th century – Quincy ...

09/01/2010

Last week Altoids released a new desktop application for "tuning out" unnecessary
information on Facebook. iPhone and Android versions of the application
are already available from the Curiously Strong™ Mints. Check out their
PressLift for more information and download the application today!

Chicago, Ill. (August 26, 2010) – Say goodbye to unwanted updates and to grade school classmates yelling for attention on Facebook. The Altoids brand is all about knowing what you want and ignoring everything else, which is why it has celebrated its Curiously Strong™ flavor for more than 200 years. ...

08/30/2010

Exciting news for fashionistas looking for instant feedback on their outfits! Fashism.com released their first iPhone App today, offering users the ability to upload pictures and get fashion advice from anywhere!

NYC based fashion social networking site Fashism.com releases it’s first iPhone app today.The app, which is free in the iTunes store, allows users to snap photos of themselves trying on outfits and easily ask the community style-related questions.

08/24/2010

Foodspotting recently launched version 2.0 of their iPhone app and website and we had the opportunity to speak with their Community Lead, Fiona Tang, about their PR outreach. Check out what she had to say on our blog.

Our favorite startup for food-lovers (and really, who isn’t one?), Foodspotting, recently released their second PressLift to announce the launch of a new and improved site and iPhone app. We had a chance to speak to Foodspotting’s Community Lead, Fiona Tang about their PR outreach.

08/20/2010

Brooklyn's book festival is expanding to an entire "bookend" this year, September 10-12! The event will showcase more than 200 national and international authors and 175 booksellers, publishers, and other organizations.

200 Authors, 175 Vendors, 13 Venues, Expanded “Bookend” Events all Weekend 9/10-9/12! Renowned Poet John Ashbery to receive annual “BoBi” Award

08/18/2010

Foodspotting, our favorite foodie startup, just announced the release of version 2.0 of their iPhone app and website, and some major partnerships with Travel Channel and Zagat. Find out more on their PressLift, including why celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson loves the app!

Foodspotting, a startup that enables people to find and share food recommendations, today launched version 2.0 of its iPhone app and website. With the release of Foodspotting 2.0, the company is announcing major media and brand partnerships, including its first national media partner, Travel Channel...