Monday, 23 February 2009

Business Owners Can Try Brownbook.net Advanced Features FREE for 30 Days


Business owners can now try fully customizing their listing in Brownbook’s business directory to enhance their presence online as well as create a professional website using Brownbook’s ‘web site creator’, before making any financial commitment

February 23, 2009 – Worldwide

NEWS FACTS
  • Brownbook.net’s advanced features are now available on a FREE 30-day trial basis.
  • Advanced features are:
  1. Claim the listing - lock it down so only the business owner can update it, and get alerted anytime anyone reviews or tags their business (usually US $10/year)
  2. Bold, Boxed and Priority in search results (usually US $2/year each)– to make it stand out, visually
  3. Customized listing (allows rich media i.e. photos, videos, logos, detailed information, widgets and bidgets) plus reviews and map with drag-and-drop page layout (usually US $6/year) – to enable a unique presentation of the business
  4. Standalone business website using Brownbook’s ‘web site creator’ (usually US $98/year) with the business’s own design and brand – not a Brownbook logo in sight
  • The 30-day free trial is available by simply clicking the ‘This is my business’ link at the top of all unclaimed listings.
  • Towards the end of the 30-day period, the business receives an email reminder to pay via Paypal.
  • If the business decides not to pay by the end of the 30 days, their listing reverts to the free listing format which comprises full address with map, telephone, cell phone, fax, e-mail, live web link, VOIP, IM, business tags and location tags.
  • Businesses listing on Brownbook improve their search engine optimization (SEO). The advanced features give the business an opportunity to really showcase their services and consequently their search engine ranking. Bownbook is used by many businesses as a powerful online marketing tool.
  • 7 out 10 small businesses still do not have a website. By offering Brownbook’s ‘web site creator’ free of charge for 30 days, business owners will find out for themselves how easy it is to create a professional-looking web site.



ATTRIBUTABLE QUOTES

Attributable to Marc Lyne, co-founder of Brownbook
  • As founders of Brownbook, David and I have always shared the view that Brownbook must be free or almost free, low cost or no cost. To that end, we created Brownbook where all businesses anywhere in the world can add all their details for FREE. To support that ethos, weve just introduced a FREE 30-day trial for the advanced Brownbook features that help businesses generate more business. This means that businesses can try all our products for FREE before making any commitment whatsoever.
  • We’re so confident that people will like all of the Brownbook advanced features that we’ve introduced a FREE 30-day trial for all Brownbook’s promotions. This means businesses can actually try out what they are getting before making any commitment.
  • We are making available, free of charge for 30 days, $120 worth of advanced business promotions to give people a chance to try before they buy.
  • Our advanced business promotions are already markedly less expensive than similar services in traditional business directories and consequently represent incredible value for money, but we’ve just pushed the boat out even further by making them all available free of charge for 30 days.
Marc Lyne, Co-founder of Brownbook

BROWNBOOK KEY FACTS

  • Brownbook is the free directory that anyone can edit. Anyone, in any country, anywhere in the world, can add, edit and review businesses in any country
  • Business owners claim their listing to optimize it, get alerts and customize it with photos, videos, logos, widgets, and any additional information
  • Business owners use Brownbook Bidgets (Business widgets) to easily add features like reviews, maps, and video on all their other web presences
  • Unique business model that rewards contributors with a lifetime share of revenue
  • Launched in the UK in May 2008 with 2.2 million UK businesses listed. Expanded to USA, Australia and Canada in July 2008 with an additional 25 million records
  • On web (http://www.brownbook.net) and mobile web (http://m.brownbook.net)
  • Brownbook.net has a totally open ethos with its OpenSearch API and Micro Formats that allow Brownbook.net data to be used everywhere by anyone

USEFUL LINKS
Examples of premium listings:
Examples of Brownbook’s ‘web site creator’ sites:

CONTACT US
Please contact Marc Lyne (marc[AT]brownbook[DOT]net) to arrange an interview and/or for additional quotes:

Marc Lyne, COO
Brownbook.net
London Road
Sayers Common
West Sussex
BH6 9HS
United Kingdom
+44 (0)208 1235 466
marc[AT]brownbook[DOT]net
http://www.brownbook.net
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009

asos.com Announces the Launch of its Newest Arrival for Spring/Summer 09 – Little asos

asos enters the childrenswear market with 40 of the coolest fashion labels

London - Leading online fashion e-tailer, asos.com, is entering into the kidswear market with the launch of a branded kidswear offering. The collection, called Little asos will cater for babies up to 24 months and girls and boys aged from 2 to 6 years. The collection will launch mid February boasting an impressive line-up of over 40 of the coolest kidswear fashion labels.


No Added Sugar

Lee Kidz

Cath Kidston

As well as stocking ranges from high fashion brands including Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger, Miss Sixty and True Religion, little asos will offer a number of boutique and independent labels such as Cath Kidston, No Added Sugar and Bob & Blossom.


The collection will also feature a number of UK and online exclusives. Little asos will be the sole UK stockist of Lee Kidz, a denim and casual wear range for girls and boys from classic US denim brand, Lee. Online brand exclusives come from Rock Star Baby, a collection of rock and roll inspired designs by Tico Torres of Bon Jovi fame, Danish brand Ticket to Heaven which specialises in outdoor and skiwear, plus the Boden mini and Boden baby collections from the popular English mail-order boutique.


For top-to-toe style, accessories come from well-loved footwear labels including Converse, Havaianas and Ugg.


Launching mid February 09, clothing prices range from £6 - £120 and accessories from £4 - £120.


http://www.asos.com/Asos-Kids-Email/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=6798

“Little asos is what every fashion-conscious purchaser of children’s clothing has been waiting for. We offer the most desirable branded product for kids aged 0-6 yrs in a one-stop, online shop,” says Emma Titmus, Head of Buying – Kidswear.


Little asos launch brands list:

3 Pommes
Absorba
Amplified
Angels with dirty faces
Bob & Blossom
Boden
Bombay Duck
Cath Kidston
Converse
Crocs
D&G Junior
Diesel
Evisu Kizzu
Fabric Flavours
French Connection
Frilly Lily
Green Baby
Havaiannas
Just Sheepskin
Lee Kidz
Levis
Lipfish
Miss Sixty
No added Sugar
Nurtured by Nature
Ollie
Pumpkin Patch
Ringspun
Rock Star Baby
Snuglo
Starchild
Storksak
Tales from the Earth
Ticket to Heaven
Toby Tiger
Tommy Hilfiger
True Religion
Trumpette
Ugg
Worn by

About asos.com
Established in June 2000, asos.com is the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 19,400 branded and own-label products available and 1000 new lines added each week, asos.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion-forward 16-34 year olds, asos.com attracts over 4.5 million unique visitors a month and has 1.88 million registered users.


For more information, please contact:


Amy Davies
asos.com Press Office
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FD

0207 836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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Lil Wayne and Eli Manning Featured in Rock & Jocks Big Game Special, Presented by Mike Sherman Productions

Music superstars interacting with athletes and celebrity icons at the spectacular Super Bowl Weekend

Grammy Award winner Lil Wayne

Miami, Florida, USA - Mike Sherman Productions Inc, creator of one of the nation’s premier music/lifestyle television shows “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” will be airing a dynamic made-for-TV special from this year’s Super Bowl weekend in Tampa, Florida.

Historically, the Super Bowl means the biggest showdown between the season’s two elite teams in the NFL. However, it’s not just about football anymore. The parties; the concerts; the red carpet interviews, with today’s most prolific superstars in sports, entertainment and music. Mike Sherman will take us there; he will bring us never-before-seen footage of Grammy Award winner Lil Wayne, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, hip hop Superstar LL Cool J, Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning, American Idol Winner Jordan Sparks, ESPN Anchor Kenny Mayne, pop legend MC Hammer, Entourage star Kevin Dillon, NFL All Pro receiver Chad Johnson, Former Heavy Weight Champ Evandor Holyfield, POP sensation Wyclef, Former NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde and a whole lot more, plus live performances from LL Cool J, Wyclef, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Life House. This special show will broadcast this Saturday Feb 21, 2009 at 1030pm on WBFS - My 33, Miami, Florida and in an additional 15 million homes nationwide.

R&B artist Ray J, Mike Sherman and Floyd Mayweather jr, arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world

“It’s fantastic to see today’s biggest music superstars interacting with today’s professional athletes and celebrity icons to enjoy all the spectacular events that Super Bowl Weekend has to offer,” says Mike Sherman. “This is a TV spectacle that you definitely do not want to miss! Check your local listings.”


Mike Sherman at the Direct TV celebrity flag football game

About CBS TV WFOR/WBFS Miami Fl
WBFS-TV, channel 33, is the MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station for South Florida that is licensed to Miami. Its transmitter is located in Doral. Owned by the CBS Corporation, the station is sister to CBS affiliate WFOR-TV. The two stations share studios on Northwest 18th Terrace in Doral. Syndicated programming on WBFS includes: House of Payne, Cheaters, TMZ, and Tyra Banks. The station can be considered an alternate CBS affiliate. As such, it may take on the responsibility of airing CBS programs whenever WFOR may not be able to do so as in a news-related emergency. http://cbs4.com

About On the Mike with Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, produces “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” debuted on Saturday night on My 33 (My Network TV, a CBS affiliate) in Miami 3 years ago and now is syndicated all over the country. Mike Sherman, a successful stockbroker founded MSP, Inc. for his love and passion for music. He created a show that has brought millions of viewers to TV screens all across the nation. In hopes of bringing the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities, Mike has created up-close and personal relationships with media moguls worldwide. http://www.mikeshermanshow.com

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
Florida 33483

+1 561 243 0429
jw@worldwidepr.net
http://www.mikeshermanshow.com
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Thursday, 5 February 2009

Brownbook is listed in Outsell Inc's Top 30 Companies to Watch in 2009


Brownbook earns its place on Outsell Inc's list for demonstrating that there is a new business directory business model that works and can lead to new pricing architecture

February 5, 2009 - Worldwide

NEWS FACTS
  • In Outsell's "Information Industry Outlook 2009: No Guts, No Glory" report in which the 30 firms are listed, the reason for Brownbook.net's inclusion is "For demonstrating that there is a new business directory business model that works and can lead to new pricing architecture."
  • Any company included in Outsell's 30 to Watch list is considered to be in the right place at the right time, where new competition and threats are emerging, and in tune with way in which the landscape of information delivery is changing.
  • Outsell's analyst team selects 30 firms that are doing particularly innovative things - shaking up their respective marketplaces and challenging publishers and information providers to re-evaluate their activities - and publishes them in the list.
  • Outsell Inc (http://www.outsellinc.com), the only research and advisory firm focused on the publishing, information, and education industries, every year, looks at firms that they believe will have an important impact on the publishing and information-provider community.
  • The other companies in the list are: Apple, CNN, Elsevier, The Guardian, Thomson Reuters and Google BBN Ad Network, Blurb, British Medical Journal, CNN, Collexis, Critical Media, Data Explorers, Demand Media, Exact Editions, Flat World Knowledge, Google, The Guardian, Hakia, Hulu, IHS, LiveMocha, MarketTools, Nature Publishing Group, Public Library of Science (PloS), Safari, Thomson Reuters, Wood MacKenzie, and ZoomInfo.
  • These firms exemplify Outsell's theme - No Guts, No Glory - in the leading stance they are taking. It is, indeed, an honour to be included in Outsell's 30 to Watch list.
Dave Ingram, Brownbook CEO

ATTRIBUTABLE QUOTES

Attributable to Dave Ingram, CEO, Brownbook.net
  • We're very proud to have been recognised by Outsell as the company that is turning the online directory business model on its head. We're taking this as a nod from on high that we're doing good things.
  • Brownbook helps a business get found all over the web by heavily optimizing its listings for all the major search engines. In this way, our business customers are benefitting from what we call bread-crumbing - leaving calling cards that direct enquiries to their website from all over the internet.
  • Brownbook adopts the concepts of crowd sourcing, collaboration and peer production to offer a unique business model that doesn't rely upon advertising sales or large on-the-road sales forces and expensive call centres. This allows us to pass huge savings on to our business customers, as well as pay our members a generous lifetime share of our revenue.
  • Brownbook is different, primarily because it grants users the freedom to update their directory listings immediately and as often as they wish, as well as add rich media like photos, videos, and widgets. Everyone shares in the site's success through our lifetime revenue share program.
BROWNBOOK KEY FACTS
  • Brownbook is the free directory that anyone can edit - anyone in any country anywhere in the world can add, edit and review businesses in any country
  • Business owners claim their listing to optimize it, get alerts and customize it with photos, videos, logos, widgets, and any additional information
  • Business owners use Brownbook Bidgets (Business widgets) to easily add features like reviews, maps, and video on all their other web presences
  • Unique business model that rewards contributors with a lifetime share of revenue
  • Launched in the UK in May 2008 with 2.2 million UK businesses listed, expanded to USA, Australia and Canada in July 2008 with an additional 25 million records
  • On web (http://www.brownbook.net) and mobile web (http://m.brownbook.net)
  • Brownbook.net has a totally open ethos, with its OpenSearch API and Micro Formats that allow Brownbook.net data can be used everywhere by anyone.
USEFUL LINKS

Website: http://www.brownbook.net
Blog: http://blog.brownbook.net
Press and Images: http://blog.brownbook.net/press
Founders' Twitter pages: http://twitter.com/daveingram, and http://twitter.com/marc_lyne
Brownbook interview on Fast Company: http://tinyurl.com/ct5qby
Brownbook overview by Wikinomics: http://tinyurl.com/6omb2s
Dave Ingram interview on Intruders.TV: http://tinyurl.com/5vfos7

CONTACT US

Please contact Marc Lyne (marc[AT]brownbook[DOT]net) to arrange an interview and/or for additional quotes:

Marc Lyne, COO
Brownbook.net
London Road
Sayers Common
West Sussex
BH6 9HS
United Kingdom

+44 (0)208 1235 466
marc[AT]brownbook[DOT]net
http://www.brownbook.net
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