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Digital prototyping and electronic notification technologies are helping engineering and manufacturing organizations to meet launch dates, revenue, cost and quality targets -- on budget -- despite demand for more products of increasing complexity according to a new report from Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS).

Findings from Aberdeen's Digital Product Development Benchmark Report show that digital prototyping enables the assessment of a product's performance and manufacturability. Additionally, electronic forms, lifecycle management and workflows all automate the notification of product development stakeholders. For example, among companies surveyed, 51% of top performers assess manufacturability prior to design kickoff through digital prototypes.

"Digital product development technologies allow companies to build fewer physical prototypes, process f...

IWT Tesoro Corporation (OTCBB: IWTT), a market leader in wholesale distribution and merchandising of ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone floor and wall tiles, announces that it is has contracted with Global Media Fund, Inc.(GMF). GMF will provide $5 million worth of nationally syndicated newspaper features, nationally syndicated radio features and other pre-paid media over the next three years using GMF's currently utilized, industry standard advertising rates. The agreement calls for the regular distribution of feature articles to approximately 10,000 newspapers, news and wire services, industry journals, and consumer publications. The campaign also includes support for Tesoro's distribution channels and wholesale customers. In addition, GMF will coordinate an annual conference specifically focused on meeting Tesoro customer needs and showcasing the company's ...

PrimEdge, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PEDG) proudly announces that its subsidiary, Orangebox Entertainment, completed the entire post-production on "Premonition," a science-fiction thriller starring Sandra Bullock ("Miss Congeniality" (2000), "Two Weeks Notice" (2002), "Forces of Nature" (1999), "Hope Floats" (1998), "While You Were Sleeping" (1995), and "Speed" (1994)).

PrimEdge is pleased to report today that worldwide ticket sales have toppled $50,000,000 worldwide.

The Sony Pictures (www.sonypictures.com) blockbuster hit, produced by Hyde Park Films ("Shopgirl" (2005) and "Walking Tall" (2004)), opened on March 16, 2007, less than one month ago.

In the movie, Sandra Bullock plays a woman that learns her husband, played by Julian McMahon (Dr. Christian Troy on FX Channel's "Nip/Tuck"), was killed in a car accident...

Claritas Inc., the premier provider of intelligent marketing information and target marketing services, announced today it had entered into an agreement with PRO Group, a leading co-op for independent consumer electronics retailers, to provide its membership with targeted marketing information developed from the PRIZM® NE lifestyle segmentation system.

Neil Portnoy, Claritas Assistant Vice President, Consumer Durables, said the PRIZM NE data will be utilized to create custom segments based on data from PRO Group members' customer files. He added that the analysis of the customer data, which is being funded by a major electronics manufacturer, is currently underway.

"This level of cooperation between retailers and manufacturers is groundbreaking and will result in the execution of target marketing strategies aimed at upscale consumers in all trade areas where PRO Group retailers are located," Portnoy said. "PRO Group retailers will drive more foot-traffic into stores," cont...

Peace Arch® Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX: PAE) (TSX: PAE) is very pleased to announce that Kevin Byles has joined the company as President of International Distribution and Victor Rodriguez as Executive Vice President of International Distribution. Both join the company from Chum International and will be based at the Peace Arch offices in Toronto.

Byles will oversee all of the company's international sales, marketing and business development activities, reporting directly to Peace Arch Entertainment Group President John Flock. Rodriguez adds strength and depth to the company's current international distribution team of Executive Vice President Mary Herne and Senior Vice President Suzanne Barron, who will continue to grow the company's i...

vFinance, Inc. (OTCBB: VFIN) ("VFIN"), a global financial services company specializing in growth opportunities in a broad array of industry sectors, invites investors to review the Company's new two-page Investor Fact Sheet. It highlights the Company's special expertise in alternative investments coupled with its ability to offer a full range of investment options. It points out the Company's high growth business areas, expanding national and international offices, and clientele of more than 12,000 corporate, institutional and high net worth investors.

The Fact Sheet also provides insight into the Company's highly talented and diverse management team.

"The Investor Fact Sheet presents, for the first time, a succinct overview of our global financial services business. Since our inception in 1996, we have grown substantially by investing in our core business...

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a global staffing solutions provider, will release its first quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. The company will host a conference call, including a question and answer opportunity, to discuss the financial results at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Carl Camden, president and chief executive officer, and Bill Gerber, chief financial officer, will review the quarterly earnings results, performance highlights and guidance.

To access the call, dial (800) 288-8961 (domestic) or (612) 332-0632 (international). The pass code is Kelly Services. The conference call is also available at www.kellyservices.com.

A recording of th...

When Ed Schipul says "delicious," during a luncheon, chances are he's not talking about the food. The expert in Web marketing is more likely talking about the social media Web site, del.icio.us, where users share online content and links. Mr. Schipul, president of Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), is scheduled to provide an overview of social media trends in presentations to the Chicago chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) on April 18th.

Mr. Schipul's luncheon presentation, "The Public in the Machine," will explore how tools such as Twitter and Web sites such as YouTube, Flickr, Technorati and Wikipedia can help organizations reach, engage and establish close bonds with their target publics. For those who want to apply what they learn from the luncheon, Mr. Schipul will lead an interactive workshop "Trends in public relations technology," to provide participants with the know-how they ne...

www.DigitalMediaStocks.com, an investor and industry news portal for the digital media sector, presents an exclusive investor podcast with Mr. Justin Davis from After Market Support, a financial marketing firm specializing in creating liquidity for publicly traded stocks including Infosmart Group Inc. (OTCBB: IFSG). The discussion looks at Infosmart Group, one of the most profitable DVDR manufacturers in the world, and its positioning to take advantage of the opportunities within China's and Brazil's economic explosion. Mr. Davis also discusses developments and global market opportunities within the digital media market in DVDR and the future outlook for High-Definition (HD) media.

Infosmart, well positioned in the Asian markets, has established itself as Hong Kong's leading recordable DVD manufacturer. Mr. Davis ...

TradeBeam, a leading provider of Global Trade Management (GTM) software, signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the China International Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. (CIECC) to bring its GTM platform to the Chinese market. The CIECC, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM), will market and sell TradeBeam's on-demand software solution to over 1,000,000 businesses in China using its sales organization in 100 offices throughout China.

"We selected TradeBeam after a very careful review and strict selection process," said Junsheng Liu, the General Director, CEO and Board Chairman of the China International Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. "As leading software and service providers in our respective countries, this strategic collaboration will propel both China and TradeBeam ahead of those around the world. We expect that as a result of the CIECC's national marketing and world-class infrastructure throughout China, this offering will si...