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Orange County Business Is Back in a Big Way at Orange County’s Largest Mixer and Business Expo

With Over 3,000 Business People and 300 Exhibitors Expected, the OC Fair & Event Center Will be Abuzz for the Event’s 9th Anniversary on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 08, 2012 -
For the ninth consecutive year, Orange County’s Largest Mixer® returns Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., bringing together thousands of local business people and over 30 local chambers of commerce at The OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

This year’s Mixer is expected to be larger than ever. Attendees range from a myriad of small businesses to large companies all seeking the opportunity to meet strategic partners, new clients and business leads all in one night.

A $20 admission fee gives attendees the opportunity to view more than 300 exhibitors and network with thousands of local “influentials” on the cutting edge of Orange County’s business elite. In total, the 2011 event drew more than 300 exhibitors and 3000 participants.

The goal of Orange County’s Largest Mixer® IX is to encourage membership in one or several chambers of commerce, allowing businesses to grow based on a wider network of support.  The Mixer also provides a chance for businesses to network with one another for mutual support. Businesses and individuals do not have to be affiliated with a chamber to attend the Mixer.

“We’re extremely excited about this year’s Mixer because while the economic market is beginning to look up, our goal is to expedite the process of empowering and informing small and medium sized companies which in turn will drive the opening of new jobs and money into the local economy,” said Dave Linden, Event Producer, Orange County’s Largest Mixer®. “We are proud to report that exhibitor participation is up 25% compared to last year, so we expect a truly profitable and worthwhile experience for the entire Orange County business community.

Businesses interested in purchasing exhibitor space to display their company’s product or service should call (949) 338-8338 or visit www.ocmixer.com.

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The Largest Mixer is an event where professional men and women representing companies of all shapes and sizes, and from all industries, converge for the ultimate business networking experience. The Mixer is a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with local and regional chambers of commerce, membership organizations and associations, and business leaders to explore strategic, synergistic alliances and relationships that stimulate the growth of the local economy. Visit http://www.largestmixer.com.
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[ More ] February 9th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in General |

Tekcetera to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary with 10 Months of Giving Thanks

Trusted Technology Partner to Orange County Businesses Reaches Significant Milestone; Kicks Off First of “10 Months of Giving Thanks” with Toy Drive to Benefit Children with Cancer

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2012 – For the last decade, Tekcetera, Inc., has provided reliable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions, cloud services, managed IT services, Microsoft specialty consulting, Avaya and Cisco telecommunications, web design, ecommerce solutions, and more to businesses throughout Orange County. Now the Santa Ana-based technology company is celebrating this milestone anniversary by giving thanks to the community that has supported it for 10 years. For the next 10 months, the Tekcetera team will be found serving food at local shelters, hosting free computer training workshops, participating in beach clean-up efforts, sending care packages to military troops, making monetary donations, and much more.

“We have created a very special culture of ‘do what it takes’ to care for people in both business and community,” said John S. Pitts, founder and president, Tekcetera, Inc. “Our 10 Months of Giving Thanks initiative is not out of the ordinary for the Tekcetera team. We have spent the past decade giving back, but for the next 10 months, we’ll give thanks as a team of one, with our managers, staff and family members. Tekcetera is proud to be in this position after 10 years in business and we look forward to the next 10 months and beyond of thanking the Orange County community that has supported us over the years.”

To kick off the 10 Months of Giving Thanks effort, the Tekcetera team is hosting a toy drive to benefit children with cancer. Toy donations may be made through Feb. 15 at the Tekcetera headquarters, located at 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 870, Santa Ana, CA, or by calling (855) 838-1822. The Tekcetera team will personally deliver toys to children at local hospitals during the week of Feb. 20.

The 10 Months of Giving Thanks initiative will culminate at a hosted reception during the month of November, appropriately around the Thanksgiving holiday. Learn more about Tekcetera and its services at www.tekcetera.com and follow 10 Months of Giving Thanks through photos and updates on Facebook and Twitter. To nominate a local nonprofit in need of volunteers, contact pr@tekcetera.com.

About Tekcetera, Inc.

Founded in November 2002, Tekcetera’s mission is to “do what it takes” to provide comprehensive and cost-effective hardware, software and support technology services that deliver peace of mind to businesses that their technology will work, every time. Tekcetera services include infrastructure solutions, cloud services, managed services, Microsoft specialty consulting, Avaya and Cisco telecommunications, web design, ecommerce solutions and more. A trusted partner of Avaya, Cisco, EVault, Hewlett-Packard, TREND Micro, and WatchGuard, Tekcetera solutions deliver improved reliability, increased productivity, and broadened market penetration to clients spanning a wide range of industries.  To learn more, visit www.tekcetera.com.

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[ More ] February 3rd, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in General |

Top 5 Ways to use Video

Orange County Advertiser welcomes Guest Blogger Jason Newmark, President of New Insight Marketing.

Things have changed in the world of PR since my early days in 1998. You know, the days when press releases were still stuffed into envelopes and sent via USPS or even Facsimile. Those days are long gone as technology is keeping public relations practitioners on their toes.  Here at New Insight Marketing, we have our sights set on video as the next revolution in public relations.

Here’s our top 5 ways you can use video to take the PR world by storm.

1. Supplement an existing press release

Adding video to an already newsworthy topic increases its impact and widens opportunities for exposure.

  • Reinforce core messages
  • Easy to share via RSS feeds, social share links, email and online newsletters
  • Brings a human element to almost any subject matter

2. Increase traffic and engagement on your Web site or blog

Use video to showcase the company’s strengths, key executives or other likeable personalities within the company:

  • Conduct short interviews/testimonials
  • Create a video tour
  • Create expert “how to…” videos

3. YouTube – Not just for kids!

YouTube is full of marketing and public relations opportunities. YouTube attracts attention from newspapers, TV and enhances the page ranking of featured brands’ Web sites. The exposure for a client’s product or message can be amazing.

4. An opportunity to impress potential clients/customers

With technology advancing every day, PowerPoint doesn’t look so ‘powerful’ anymore. Companies that want to show a forward-thinking approach need to invest in smarter ways to present to clients. Video sales letters and video introductions can really differentiate you from your competition. Video can create the necessary ‘wow factor.’

5.  Social Video NewsroomSM

Imagine having just one place to send the media, prospective clients and customers, or anyone who wants to know about your business.  A Social Video NewsroomSM will provide one of the most effective and interactive ways to increase search engine rankings, improve your Internet presence and brand your company or organization online. Utilizing a specialized blend of strategies and tactics, a Social Video NewsroomSM can be an extremely valuable addition to any corporate communication campaign.

About Jason Newmark

Jason is an award winning, enthusiastic marketing industry veteran with 14 years experience. His philosophy is that the most successful strategies are those that combine the best of branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, and design. As president of New Insight Marketing, he brings BIG strategies to small and medium sized business. 

You can find Jason online everywhere:

 http://www.newinsightmarketing.com

https://www.facebook.com/newinsightmarketing

http://gplus.to/newinsightmarketing

http://twitter.com/newinsightmktg

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonnewmark

Contact Jason Newmark directly at jason@newinsightmarketing.com

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[ More ] February 1st, 2012 | 1 Comment | Posted in General |

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