
Spread the love! Betty Lou's Organic Powdered Peanut Butter was touted as "peanut butter magic" in the recent Edgy Veggie column in the Miami Herald Newspaper! http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/02/27/1949428/edgy-veggie-spreading-the-vegan.html
March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to enjoy nutritious fare than with San-J's "Clean Eating" recipes featured on OC Family Magazine's website today! http://blogs.ocfamily.com/2012/03/01/healthy-clean-eating-recipes/
The "Tooth Be Told" - dental care needs to start at birth, according to pediatrician, Dr. Wagner, and founder of Spiffies Teeth Cleaning Wipes! Dr. Wagner's informative article was featured on The Family Groove today! http://www.thefamilygroove.com/mar12_ToothBeTold.htm
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper near Los Angeles printed a terrific feature story today on Orca client StemCyte, the world's leading "hybrid" cord blood bank specializing in both private and public banking. Read the full story online, including an interview with StemCyte President Calvin Cole: http://www.sgvtribune.com/business/ci_20076870.
What's cool? Three Orca clients, six of their fabulously nutritious products - ALL featured in the "Cool Stuff" section of the March 2012 issue of Bay Area Christian Family Magazine! Betty Lou's Just Fruit Bars, Betty Lou's Just Great Stuff Bars, Betty Lou's Organic Powdered Peanut Butter, Arctic Zero, Blue Diamond's Breeze Coconut milk and Blue Diamond's Pepper Jack Nut Thins all made the page!
Get your snuggle on! The oh-so adorable Comfy Critters were featured in the February/March 2012 issue of Long Island Parent Magazine! http://liparentonline.com/liparentonline-february-march-2012
Congratulations to Orca Client, the Arizona Dude Ranch Association for the lengthy article in the March edition of Portland Family Magazine! This feature called, "Saddle Up Special Family Time" features Rancho de los Caballeros guest ranch as a fantastic family destination and it also lists all of the ranches in the Arizona Dude Ranch Association. http://www.portlandfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PFM0312_web1.pdf
Congrats to Lisa Leonard Designs for snagging a spot in Familycircle.com’s Valentine’s Day gift guide! http://www.familycircle.com/holiday/valentines-day/gifts/jewelry/?page=4
A big shout-out to the Arizona Dude Ranch Association for their attractive looking feature in Woman's World Magazine! Women all over the country are being given a chance to visit the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson and channel their inner cowgirl.
Congratulations to Andrea Donsky co-author of the brand new book Un Junk Your Junk Food! She hosted a lively and informative segment on ABC's WLS Chicago on 02/01/2012. She showed us some of the toxic junk we put into our bodies when we eat certain popular junk foods and she showed us healthy alternatives for anyone who loves junk food and wants to avoid all the unhealthy ingredients! http://windycitylive.com/episodes/Unjunk-Your-Junk-Food/8527059
Tami Butcher, the celebrated author of My Bonus Mom, was chosen as February's "Mom on the Street" on the FamilyGroove.com! http://www.thefamilygroove.com/feb12_MomStreet.htm
Yummy treats that kids can help make... Yes please!!! Check out this great feature showcasing My Little Cupcake Pop molds on WITI-TV (Milwaukee, #34). http://fox6now.com/2011/12/05/ideas-for-hosting-a-kids-packer-party/
How about some adorable treats instead of sweets on Valentine's Day? Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine featured Comfy Critters' Lily the Ladybug in their Valentine's Day Gift Guide in the February 2012 issue!
We congratulate Protec Maternity Wear on a nice feature in an Oklahoma City parenting magazine. MetroFamily Magazine has named Protec Maternity Blouses as items that are problem solvers! Check out the feature in the February 2012 issue.
Gluten-free fare that will score big on Super Bowl Sunday! Three San-J recipes were featured in a full-page spread for Super Bowl Sunday in the Ponca City News Newspaper on January 29th, 2012! The editor featured gluten-free delights from San-J, including recipes for Easy Cocktail Pecans, Gluten-Free Spring Rolls, and Teriyaki Mushroom Pate!
Congratulations to Stephen Joseph Gifts and their fantastic stable of the world's most adorable horses! A Very Fun Feature is posted on Mommy's Memorandum on 02/01/2012. http://mommysmemorandum.com/valentines-day-give-child-horse-stephen-joseph-gifts/
A quadruple hit for Orca clients Lisa Leonard Designs, Wikki Stix, My Little Cupcake Pop and Wall Words… in the February issue of Parenting New Hampshire Magazine. Lisa Leonard’s heart bowl made the “Hot Mama” page… and Wall Words vinyl chalkboards are featured on the “I Want That” page.
Soon to be here- the biggest football game of the year! Time to score a touchdown with finger-licking junk food, right? Today (2.2.2012) on WGN Chicago's Midday News, Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer showed how to make Super Bowl Nachos with all healthy ingredients! They also talked about some of the dangerous additives lurking in some packaged junk foods and how to replace those brands with brands that taste good and are much healthier for you! http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/lunchbreak/wgntv-lunchbreak-unjunk-your-junk-food,0,3992398.story
Beth Quinn Designs hit the social media trifecta with Fanlala.com! The site adores Beth Quinn Designs for Valentine's Day gifts and they've posted a love note about this gorgeous jewelry line for their 101,430 site visitors to read, tweeted it to their 33,959 followers and also included a status update for the 9,022 teens who like them on Facebook! Now that is some Valentine's Day love, for sure! http://www.fanlala.com/news/beth-quinn-wants-make-your-valentines-day
Congratulations to Tami Butcher, author of the wonderful book "My Bonus Mom" on an outstanding interview Thursday, February 2 on KVOA's News 4 at 4PM show! Tami talked about her own experience of getting a step mother when she was a young girl and about her journey of eventually calling her father's wife a "bonus" mom. http://www.kvoa.com/news/children-book-s-author-takes-the-step-out-of-stepmom-/
Seeking a lighter, baked chip that is just as flavorful and crunchy as the full-fat potato chips you gave up at the start of the New Year? Blue Diamond's Sea Salt Nut Chips in the March 2012 issue of Clean Eating Magazine as a "Clean Eating Approved Chip!" on page 63.
The Spring/Summer 2012 issue of American Baby Magazine featured former Orca client Lil Jo’s “Fuzzy Wuzzy” shoes on the Baby Style page.
Orca client Smockadot Kids appeared as a fabulous business story in Greenville Business Magazine February issue.
Congratulations to Melanie Hurley, founder of Piggy Paint- the non-toxic, low odor and all natural nail polish for girls, women, teens and puppies!!!! She was featured in the Sunday edition of the newspaper in the town where she grew up, the St. Joseph News-Press. Her grandma told her she was so proud!!! http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29832727/detail.html
Disc-Off game inventor Pete Barry taught Phoenix viewers how to play his fun Frisbee game just in time for valley Super Bowl parties… Here’s the link to Pete’s segment which aired Friday on the Sonoran Living program on KNXV-TV (ABC, Phoenix, Market #13). http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/game-fun-for-the-whole-family
The March issue of MetroFamily Magazine is out featuring the Kid’ Sleep… a bedtime gadget by Live, Love, Dream that helps the whole family get more sleep.
Accessories Magazine, the go to magazine for top trends in woman’s fashion featured the Pop.N.Go as the “Item of the Day” in Friday’s online edition. http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/37230/item-of-the-day-437
The editor at Family Time Magazine described Orca client Cake Lingerie as "beautiful lingerie that intertwines sensual comfort and a secure fit - with much needed style and polish" in the February 2012 issue! We agree - this is luxurious lingerie and delicious sleepwear that will pamper the new mom in all her newfound curves!
Sometimes good things really are worth the wait! Congratulations to former Orca client SpatialMatch for their feature in the United Features Syndicate column, The Housing Scene! This column is featured in publications around the country, including The Los Angeles Times! http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-lew-20120226,0,7465346.story
Featured in MetroFamily Magazine, FisherKids Responsibility Station was featured in the March issue in the "Education" column. FisherKids will also be featured with MetroFamily Magazine on WITI-TV (Milwaukee, Market #34) next month!
The February issue of Dallas Christian Family Magazine is out featuring Lisa Leonard Designs pewter heart bowl as the perfect Valentine’s gift. The feature ran in print and online. http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/cool/
Listen up parents, the dosing on children’s Tylenol has changed!! Never fear though, because the pediatricians at Good Night Pediatrics are around to answer questions and are urging valley parents to double-check the label on liquid acetaminophen before giving it to children. Dr. Steven Hauben of Good Night Pediatrics did a fantastic interview with reporter, Jim Cross of KTAR—FM radio (Phoenix, Market #12) that aired 3 different times this morning. Don’t forget to check out the brief article on the KTAR.com website below too. http://ktar.com/6/1497790/Doctors-urging-parents-to-check-labels
Easy to pack, and full of charm! Just some of the reasons Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine is featuring Lisa Leonard Designs wedding thank you tags and hearts cake topper on the “Bride Idea” page in the March/April issue.
Personalized pewter bubble wands by Lisa Leonard Designs make great gifts for the little Valentines in your life… as seen this week on WITI-TV (FOX, Milwaukee, Market #34)! http://fox6now.com/2012/02/06/gift-ideas-for-valentines-day/
What do the moms who read Parenting New Hampshire really want? Beautiful and inspirational hand-crafted jewelry from Beth Quinn Designs of course! The You're in My Heart Always necklace is featured in the February issue! http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=98730
We may never snack on broccoli or get our kids to either, so what’s the next best thing? De-junk the treats you DO eat regularly….”Daytime Toronto” on Rogers TV interviewed Andrea Donsky, co-author of Unjunk Your Junk Food, in a lengthy live segment today. As always, Andrea equipped viewers with loads of helpful info on the worst ingredients in conventional snacks and what to look for on labels to make better choices.
Need a last-minute elegant and stylish gift that will be appreciated by the new mom or expectant mom? Cake Lingerie was featured in the February 2012 issue of Baltimore's Child Magazine.
What do hot mamas want? A top that won't expose their stomach while nursing their precious baby! The innovative Undercover Mama was featured in the January 2012 issue of Parenting New Hampshire Magazine!
Guilt-free delights and treats have made the "Just Born" section of the February 2012 issue of South Jersey MOM Magazine! Both Cake Lingerie and Arctic Zero have been highlighted as the latest and greatest finds by the editors at South Jersey MOM Magazine!
What's not to love about stylish and flattering maternity sleepwear from Cake Lingerie? skirt! Magazine - Lexington featured Cake Lingerie in their skirt! Loves section online, AND is planning to feature Cake Lingerie in their upcoming summer print issue, too! http://lexington.skirt.com/loves/cake-lingerie
The February 20th issue of Woman’s World Magazine is about to hit stands featuring the Fabulous Girl Boutique on the Cash In This Week Page. Readers can save 10% on Fab Girl’s one of a kind duds for girls and frilly aprons for moms.
The wildly popular, national website More.com just loves Orca’s clients. Make sure to check out the great slide show that features a Ronco recipe for Cajun Chicken in part of a great spread on spicing up Mardi Gras celebrations! Congratulations on your national feature this week Ronco! http://www.more.com/mardi-gras-recipes
Wikki Stix- keeping kids quiet and entertained in public places, like restaurants, for more than 20 years! These mess-free, creative, easy-to-tote toys will be featured in the April/May issue of KIWI Magazine. With a little help from Wikkies, your "angels" will be the envy of parents everywhere!
Enjoy a gluten-free New Year's Eve with delicious fare from San-J! San-J's recipe for Gluten-Free Spring Rolls was featured on the popular Babble.com! http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/12/29/new-years-eve-app-gluten-free-spring-rolls-with-spicy-ginger-sauce/
Congrats to Orca client Pete Barry whose Disc-Off game made the “Gear Guide” in the January/February 2012 issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine.
Motivating everyone who made a "New You in 2012" resolution, Andrea Donsky of NaturallySavvy.com, the web’s most trusted resource for living a natural, organic, and green lifestyle, was a guest on the Rusty Humphries Radio Show New Year’s Day! Rusty did a ten minute interview with Andrea about how to make better choices with junk food in the New Year and about her ultimate guide book about how to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings minus the toxic, unhealthy ingredients. Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer, with Lisa Tsakos, have written UNJUNK YOUR JUNK FOOD: Healthy Alternatives to Conventional Snacks (January 2012; Gallery Books; Trade Paperback; $17.99) for health-conscious consumers as well as newcomers to living a natural lifestyle. http://www.640wgst.com/pages/Rusty_Humphries.html?article=9557444
Coupon Sense expert Laurie Meyers to the rescue for all of the folks trying to eat healthy in 2012! Laurie went on a shopping trip with host Daphne Munro of ABC 15 on 01/03/2012, so they could find how to save with coupons on the good-for-you foods you really want. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/money/consumer/smart_shopper/simple-ways-to-save-when-buying-healthy-foods
The Detroit Metro Times Newspaper loves The Bagwell and so do we. Check out the latest and greatest feature for this brilliant invention!! http://metrotimes.com/food/food-stuff-1.1252682
The January 2012 issue of MetroFamily Magazine hit stands today featuring DiaperBuds on the “Problem-Solving Products” page. Former Orca clients My Nap Pack and Undercover Mama were included as well!
The media cannot stop raving about the brilliant invention, The Bagwell. This Sunday’s edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper included a glowing review of the wonderful product in the Home & Garden section. http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/home/product-pick-the-bagwell-baggie-rack/article_58d832f1-de3b-5f08-9d28-c5b37f94b6d2.html
Romance her in style this Valentine's Day with a gorgeous selection of wine and other artisan goods from Capalbo's! Their gift selections were featured in the January/February issue of Arizona Sports and Lifestyle Magazine!
Every mom knows the key to a successful outing with the kids is a bag of tricks! Pack this bag with quiet, fun for your kids and everyone else will see your kids as you do- well-behaved little angels! Brandi Fields from Recent Toys showed off the must-haves for moms on the go today on Great Day SA... Wikki Stix Tons of Fun Kit, Cubigami 7, Brainstring & MindJewel. http://www.kens5.com/great-day-sa/Moms-Tips-for-Trips-with-Kids-136752408.html
Parents sick of scratchy polyester PJs treated with chemicals are choosing Funjamas for their tots to wear to bed… check out these super soft organic cotton jammies in the January 2012 issue of Parenting New Hampshire Magazine!
Editors around the country are buzzing about Hipzbag! The blogger at www.celiasue.wordpress.com (10,000 UVPM) loved her Hipzbag as much as we do, and she wants her readers to know! http://celiasue.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/look-ma-no-hands/.
Fabulous eco-finds for women and babies were showcased on the super popular website for women this weekend, SheKnows.com (18 million+ UVPM), in their Miso Vegan channel! Included in this article are two of Orca's stellar clients, StorkThreads and Multisport Journeys! http://vegan.sheknows.com/2012/01/09/4-fun-eco-friendly-products/.
Proving gluten-free is here to stay, Vitamin Retailer Magazine featured Blue Diamond’s Nut Chips and new Breeze Coconut milk in a fabulous 3 page article on going gluten-free in the January 2012 issue. http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publication/?i=94801&page=1.
Everybody is buzzing about Betty Lou's new Just Great Stuff Organic Chocolate Dream Greens Bars on UrbanBaby.com, the popular metropolitan website for parents, this morning! Why? These delicious new bars conceal healthy green veggies underneath an organic chocolate coating - a wonderful way to get picky eaters to eat those greens! http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/buzz/2012/01/10/vegetables-hidden-in-chocolate-bars/
Boy does the Orca team work fast! Here’s another super success story from just a 6 week Orca “trial campaign” for Pretty to Boot bands appearing in Atlanta Journal Constitution Newspaper. http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/gift-ideas-for-the-1248397.html
Taking ALL the guesswork out of healthy snacking, Andrea Donsky led a fabulous 10-minute segment on the popular Canadian show “Daytime” yesterday! Her new book, Unjunk Your Junk Food: Healthy Alternatives to Conventional Snacks, is flying off bookstore shelves now!
It's a triple play today for three fabulous Orca clients on the popular website Families.com! These parenting must-haves all received rave reviews from the editor, including Brainstring Advanced & Cubigami7 by Recent Toys, Molar Muncher and Wikki Stix! http://baby.families.com/blog/an. http://homeschooling.families.com/blog/brain-teaser-games-brain-string-and-cubigami. http://pre-school.families.com/blog/rainy-day-play-wikki-stix.
The hot new book by our clients Andrea Donsky & Randy Boyer, Unjunk Your Junk Food, is the lead story on Huffington Post Canada’s Living section today! http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/01/11/unjunk-your-junk-food_n_1194069.html?1326236711&ref=canada-living#s601434&title=Sour_Cream_Chips
CTV News, one of Canada’s leading TV stations, interviewed Unjunk Your Junk Food co-author and nutritionist Lisa Tsakos yesterday afternoon!
Seeking a great item for travel that will engage adults and children alike? Pathfinders Travel Magazine featured the Brainstring Advanced by Recent Toys in the January 2012 issue!
Choosing healthier, gluten-free options for family dinners is easy with a little help from San-J! Their unique recipe for Asian Green Tea BBQ Wild Rice recipe was featured alongside a glowing review on the popular website, Families.com today!
It is estimated more than 50 thousand grandparents are in the situation of raising their own grandchildren in Arizona right now. Family law expert Adam Roberts from Tarascio & Del Vecchio Law Firm provides insight into what grandparents in this situation need to consider in this news story that aired this morning in Phoenix on the FOX 10 Morning show! http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/scottsdale/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-01162012
Think outside the box this Valentine's Day- the chocolate box, lingerie box... This year, give him a gift that will stand out- TaTaToos! SheKnows.com says these gifts will get you the reaction you are looking for, "HOT!" http://sex.sheknows.com/2012/01/16/valentines-day-surprise-for-him-tattoos-for-your-boobs/
How do you get a grandchild medical care or get them enrolled in school if you are caring for them? Family Law Expert Adam Roberts from Tarascio & Del Vecchio Legal firm provides legal tips for grandparents who face the situation of having to raise their own grandchildren on The Morning Scramble on AZTV. http://www.aztv.com/category/217859/video-landing-page?clipId=6620855&topVideoCatNo=217824&autoStart=true
Tired of clipping coupons for foods you really don't want to eat? Coupon Sense and Laurie Meyers to the rescue with great tips for saving on the things you really want to buy in the grocery store right now - healthy foods. Laurie was on the Smart Shopper segment on ABC 15 on 1.3.12 and her article below was posted online. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/money/consumer/smart_shopper/simple-ways-to-save-when-buying-healthy-foods
It was a double hit this morning for Orca clients Fisherkids and Live, Love, Dream on WLS-TV (Chicago, Market #3). It was a great segment teaching families how to get organized for the New Year. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=8507408.
Steri-bottles are a super time saver and make on the go feedings a breeze for busy moms according to the February issue of Little Ones Magazine.
Let's give a big virtual pat on the back to Orca client Suzan Severson of Publisher Services, who did a wonderful job showcasing Ticket to Ride, Brainstring Advanced, Wordsearch, Pop the Pig and Wikki Stix on air this morning for Family Game Night Fun on Charlotte Today - WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC Market #25)! http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/Family-game-night-fun-137487778.html
The hits are pouring in for Orca client My Little Cupcake Pop! TWINS Magazine featured the super cute molds in their December issue. http://www.twinsmagazine.com/html/TWINSND11Final1.html
JADE Magazine currently features My Little Cupcake Pop in their January/February issue. http://jademagazine.com/93dp_pieces.html
Keep your toes toasty this winter with help from Feetie! Gear Diary is recommending this brand new product for cold feet everywhere!! http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/12/move-over-snuggie-here-comes-feetie/
Are you looking for “red hot recipes” for Valentine’s Day? If so, make sure to check out the latest article in More Magazine’s online edition which features Orca client, Veronica Shultz and her recipe for Chocolate Decadence. Veronica is the owner and gourmet chef at Rancho de la Osa Guest Ranch in Sasabe, Arizona . http://www.more.com/spicy-food-recipes
The Orlando Sentinel's bike savvy blog, The Chain Gang, thinks that the Tyke Toter is the perfect alternative to a 3rd wheel for kids! http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_thechaingang/
The Hipzbag is a stylish and sensible way for golfers to store their cell phones and other necessities…keeping their hands-free so they can concentrate on their game! Check out the glowing review in the new issue of Arizona Fairways Magazine. www.arizonafairways.com
Celebs are getting TaTaToo-ed, well kind of! MTV used TaTaToos as inspiration to tattoo the ta-tas of some of the hottest celebs. You can check out what they believe TaTaToos would say on Rihanna, Beyonce and Blake Lively at http://clutch.mtv.com/2012/01/18/ta-ta-toos/. Get your own TaTaToos, temporary tattoos for your ta-tas, just in time for Valentine's Day- they are better than a card and certainly more memorable! Order your own at www.tatatoos.com!
Pinwheel Place Cards by Lisa Leonard Designs are a sweet and playful way to display place cards at weddings… as seen in the winter issue of Southern Bride Magazine.
Divorce can be a confusing and scary time for young children, and Tami Butcher has written an illuminating children's book that puts a positive spin on the blending of families through remarriage. Her book, My Bonus Mom, was featured in a wonderfully well-written review today on Families.com! http://pre-school.families.com/blog/book-review-my-bonus-mom
The calendar may say January, but Holiday Gift Guide hits continue to pour in for Orca clients My Little Cupcake Pop and Recent Toys. Latina Style Magazine featured both My Little Cupcake Pop molds and Brainstring Advanced in their annual Holiday Gift Guide in December. http://www.latinastyle.com/magazine/ima/hgg.pdf
It's getting hot in here! Kick things up a notch with the newest addition to the Blue Diamond Nut Thins Family - Pepper-Jack! The North County Times Newspaper featured the new Pepper-Jack Nut Thins today in their publication in print and online! http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/shopping-cart-new-food-products-in-stores restaurants/article_ca5f1490-172a-5f22-a2c6-8ad5c95e8dbe.html.
The monthly Problem-Solving Parenting Products segment on KOKH-TV (FOX, Oklahoma City, Market #44) aired yesterday featuring Diaper Buds. http://www.okcfox.com/newsroom/morning_news/videos/vid_380.shtml
The zookeepers at the wonderful world of Stephen Joseph Gifts are always inventing more darling animals to love. In this case to ADORE is the proper description! Congratulations to Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts on this fantastic review on Families.com! http://pre-school.families.com/blog/favorite-find-horse-nap-mat
Indulge without the guilt! The super health-savvy authors of the hot new book, Unjunk Your Junk Food, were interviewed today in NYC for “BETTER TV,” the nationally syndicated lifestyle show. Catch the episode next week in over 150 U.S. markets!
So Cute and So Educational! Congratulations to Orca Client Stephen Joseph Gifts on a glowing review of their darling new Baby Banks on Families.com (330,472UVPM). http://pre-school.families.com/blog/baby-banks-for-your-baby
Yahoo! Shine’s multi-million readers were recently advised of the WORST ingredients found in conventional junk food courtesy of Unjunk Your Junk Food, the new book by Orca clients Andrea Donsky & Randy Boyer! http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/worst-food-ingredients-ever-eating-them-173000817.html
New York’s Newsday newspaper also featured a fabulous review of Unjunk Your Junk Food this week! If you’re health-conscious but still looove your snacks and sweets, this book by the founders of NaturallySavvy.com is a must-read!!
Are you looking for a great gift for the man in your life? www.nicolesnickels.com and www.kouponkaren.com recommend My Airport Butler to their readers! The great feature is listed with other great gifts for men! http://www.nicolesnickels.com/2011/11/karen-and-nicoles-holiday-gift-guide-giveaway-men.html.
What are the hottest gifts for 2011? Orca clients Skedouche, Lani Designs, Ladder-Tite, Winebasket.com, Trim Treads & My Airport Butler! All of these fabulous finds were featured in the December issue of Arizona Health & Living Magazine!
Edmonton's Child Magazine wants their readers to know the hottest gifts for the holidays. Orca clients Ladder-Tite, Undercover Mama, Skedouche, Recent Toys and San-J were featured in the November/December Holiday Issue!
Congrats to Orca client The Disc-Off game for making the 12 Days of Christmas List in the December issue of Central Penn Parent Magazine.
Blue Diamond's festive dairy-free holiday recipes using Almond Breeze were featured in a full-page spread in the December 2011 issue of Kalamazoo Parent Magazine.
The Top 10 Weirdest Gifts... not one, not two, but three of the coveted spots on Guest of a Guest.com belong to Stupid.com. We could not be more proud! http://guestofaguest.com/gift-giving/top-10-weirdest-gifts-for-the-holiday-season&slide=1
Ostentatious and just plain fun, Skedouche Christmas Sweaters were worn all AM on Great Day Green Country - KOKI-TV! You can click on several segments to see how festive the hosts looked in their sweaters, such as Hot Topics and Apollo's Martial Arts! http://www.fox23.com/content/greatdaygreencountry/default.aspx
Have you made your list for Santa yet? Don't forget your Doggie Doo! The brand new game is featured in the December Holiday Gift Guide issue of Central Penn Parent Magazine on page 31! http://www.pageturnpro.com/Central-Penn-Parent/33334-CPP-December-2011/index.html#30
Today's Homes Magazine recommends several InvitationBox.com products as being the perfect hostess gift this holiday season. They say giving these gifts will get you invited back again next year, we can't guarantee that, but we know the hostess will love her personalized stationery from InvitationBox.com.
As December issues of family and parenting magazines hit newsstands everywhere today, the hits are pouring in for Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs. Lisa’s custom handmade creations are featured in the holiday pages of Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, OC Family Magazine (70,000), Baton Rouge Parents Magazine (20,000), and Bay Area Christian Family Magazine (10,000)!
Enjoy a gluten-free holiday with a little help from San-J! Featured in the Bismarck Tribune, their vegetarian recipe for Teriyaki Mushroom Pate is gluten-free, and sure to make foodies swarm at the appetizer table this season! http://bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/recipes/garlic-loves-you-and-wants-you-to-be-happy/article_e342295e-10a0-11e1-910d-001cc4c002e0.html
We are thrilled for entrepreneur Dave Walters as his Book 2 My Kids has made the list of Creative and Unique Kid's gifts in the current edition of Kalamazoo Parent Magazine.
Recreation News Magazine loves Orca client, Balanced Day Bags. 12 Hour Shift Bag is featured in the December issue on page six under the "Traveler's Toolbox" column. http://www.recreationnews.com/index1.php?archive=
Ladder-Tite is a must have ladder accessory this time of year if you are painting your house or hanging your holiday lights according to American Painting Contractor Magazine. Ladder-Tite was featured in their October issue under their "Tool Bag" section. http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=8319&l=1.
The editor said it was just way too cute to leave out of her "Must Have For the Playroom" section of November's Parent's Canada Best Wishes Magazine. Congratulations to Stephen Joseph Gifts on the feature for their Child's Cook Set!
Who is the latest "Mom on the Street" on The Family Groove? Christine Mason of Zilladog.com! This savvy entrepreneur was featured as the December 2011 "Mom on the Street" on this popular website for families. http://www.thefamilygroove.com/dec11_MomStreet.htm
KTAR’s Bob McClay visited the open house for Good Night Pediatrics last night and featured several great interviews this morning from 5AM to 9AM. Bob also wrote a wonderful article and took a fabulous picture for the KTAR website of last night’s ribbon cutting. http://ktar.com/6/1474931/Good-Night-Pediatrics-opens-fifth-Valley-location
KPHO—TV Morning Show featured Bookadoo.com on 12-02-11 as the perfect gift to give kids and adults this year for the holidays!
The Aqueduck was featured in Green Child Magazine’s annual holiday gift guide (December issue)!
KPHO—TV morning show featured an interview with Dr. Hauben of Good Night Pediatrics about this year’s cold and flu season. Dr. Hauben also discussed the opening of the newest location and the station used video of last night’s open house during the interview this morning. http://www.kpho.com/video?clipId=6510179&autostart=true
KSAZ—TV (Phoenix, Market #12) The morning show featured a brief story about the open house at Good Night Pediatrics on 12-02-11.
Get your winter savings on two popular Orca clients, Hero Nutritionals' Slice of Life Vitamins and Winebasket.com! Both Hero Nutritionals & Winebasket.com were featured in First Magazine in the December 12th issue in the Editor's Choice Pages, which went on sale on November 21st!
Need a gift that challenges the mind and doesn't require batteries for your youngster? Seven puzzles in one, Cubigami7 by Recent Toys was featured in Modern Mom's gift guide! http://www.modernmom.com/giftguide2011/modernmom-2011-holiday-gift-guide-tweens
Orca’s Founder Julia Hutton will be interviewed on “The Career Clinic” this Sunday, December 4th for a one hour broadcast! She’ll discuss her newest venture, ExTreme ReTrailers! The show airs on 79 radio stations nationwide and streams onwww.radioamerica.org at 4:00pm EST. It will air at different times in each market, and if you live in Phoenix tune into 1260 AM or 96.1 FM at 5:00pm!
Dressing up those UUGS this winter season just got a whole lot easier thanks to an adorable line of new fashion accessories called, Pretty to Boot bands. These OH SO stylish accessories for tweens and teens are a HOT commodity in this COLD winter weather. The Atlanta Journal Constitution Newspaper included these stylish add-ons in this year’s holiday gift guide! http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/gift-ideas-for-the-1248397.html
Orca client Skedouche appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/friday-december-2-2011/1371740/
Brandi Field of Recent Toys is spreading the word nationwide about ways to engage your children with educational and challenging puzzles and games that don't require batteries! This morning, Brandi showcased her top picks on Great Day St. Louis — KMOV-TV (CBS, Market #21)! http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/Learning-Toys-134933798.html
Proving everyone likes stupid... the Top 10 Stupidest Gifts for 2011 are a hit with the Gadget Guy! He featured the entire list from Stupid.com on his extremely popular website, GadgetGuyTech.com. http://gadgetguytech.com/2011/12/05/outrageous-gag-gifts-from-stupid-com-bring-fun-to-the-holiday-gift-exchange/
Every mom wants something that sparkles this holiday season and that’s why Sparklemom.com is JUST the place to shop! This exquisite online retailer carries some of the most gorgeous pieces anywhere and was just featured in the December Holiday Gift Guide in South Jersey Mom Magazine! http://southjerseymom.com/index.php/current-issues
It's Hip and It's Here!!! Uggs, rain and cowboy boots (courtesy of Stupid.com) will look lovely hung by the chimney with care. Check them out and more... on If It's Hip; It's Here! http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/12/dumb-fun-for-holidays-cheap-gifts.html
Sports Illustrated Kids magazine selected Orca client Talking Autograph Baseball as a top gift idea for little sports fans this holiday! Check them out in the December issue gift guide on newsstands nationwide!
Over 60,000 viewers in Tampa heard about the adorable cook set made for the little child kitchen-helper and the cute-as-can-be bottle buddies that can only be found at stephenjosephgifts.com! Congratulations to Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts on their feature on WTVT-FOX-TV's Tampa's Diet-Friendly Christmas Gifts segment on 12.5.11. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/health/diet-friendly-christmas-gifts-120511.
Brides love topping off their wedding cakes with personalized hand-stamped hearts by Lisa Leonard Designs! Check out Lisa’s double heart cake topper in the winter issue of Wedding Essentials Magazine.
Festive and flirty ruffled aprons by The Fabulous Girl Boutique made great gifts for the holiday cook… as seen in this segment that aired yesterday on WTVT-TV (Fox, Tampa, Market #14). http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/health/diet-friendly-christmas-gifts-120511.
Stave off those inevitable bouts of traveler's diarrhea with help from the probiotic supplement, Bio-K+, which was featured in the Fall 2011 issue of Ensemble Vacations Magazine!
Not only does Zia Records carry great, hard-to-find music, but they also give back to the community. Check out Arcadia News' (20,000) great write-up on Zia Records; http://www.arcadiadaily.com/news/local-news/general-features/720-business-records-help-for-community.
What to give the funny gal on your gift list this year? How about a delightfully tacky Skedouche Sweater!? Skedouche was featured on SheKnows.com in a holiday gift guide titled "Top 10 Gifts for the Funny Girl" today! http://www.lovingyou.com/top10/question/top-10-gifts-for-the-funny-girl.
Smart friends give smart gifts! For the smarty pants on your gift list, the Brainstring Advanced from Recent Toys is sure to be a challenge! The Brainstring Advanced was featured on SheKnows.com in a holiday gift guide titled "Top 10 Gifts for the Smarty Pants" today! http://www.lovingyou.com/top10/question/top-10-gifts-for-the-smarty-pants/page:6
Looking for some BrainFUNction Toys for your kids for the holidays? Recent Toys offers a variety of award-winning brainteasers and puzzles that were featured on Indy Style - WISH-TV on Friday, December 2nd in a lengthy 5 minute segment! http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/brain-function-toys
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and AccessAtlanta.com say that young skateboarders will flip for Skateboard Swirl personalized note cards from InvitationBox.com! http://projects.accessatlanta.com/gallery/view/atlanta-holiday-guide/shopping/gg-stocking-112911/
Undercover Mama's co-founder, Elena Leppard, showcased the Undercover Mama in a segment titled "Smart Fashion Ideas for Nursing Moms" yesterday on Colorado's Best KWGN-TV! We think Elena is a natural on TV! http://www.coloradosbest.tv/2011/12/06/smart-fashion-ideas-for-nursing-moms/
Something to sing and dance about: a whopping hit for Orca client, Zia Records! Check it out in the December issue of Raising Arizona Kids!!
The Hipzbag is a must-have for all of the mommies on your list…according to Bay Area Christian Family Magazine’s gift guide. This modern day version of the fanny pack allows moms to carry all of their necessities on their hip and leave heavy purses loaded with junk home!
Oink Oink! Piggy Paint grabs the National Spotlight today and tomorrow as a must-have product making the December Daily Deal's list on Good Morning America!!!! Check out their DARLING photo of their holiday gift sets and TAKE ADVANTAGE of their half off deal on their holiday gift sets and their puppy paint- plus free shipping. This is an unbeatable opportunity to shop for their holiday nail sets at their biggest deal ever and help support Orca's fabulous entrepreneur Melanie Hurley and her innovative earth-friendly product. Piggy Paints are non-toxic and safe polishes. Spread this deal to your friends and family! We love Piggy Paint and celebrate Melanie Hurley TODAY!! http://gma.yahoo.com/december-daily-deals--exclusive-discounts-on-gifts-for-everyone-on-your-shopping-list.html
Add two more Orca clients to the list of cool products featured in the holiday gift guide in the December issue of South Jersey Mom Magazine! Congrats to Funjamas and Blamtastic. http://southjerseymom.com/index.php/current-issues
Dress up in style with Cashmere Boutique. The online news site Simply Stacie reminds us we can all afford to look and feel luxurious! http://www.simplystacie.net/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-cashmere-boutique-review/
‘Tis the season of peace & good tidings, so help your little girl spread the love with Stephen Joseph’s Peace Sign Accessories Purse and matching Peace Sign Go Go Bag! This Orca client certainly stands out in STYLE Magazine’s gorgeous holiday gift guide! http://www.stylemg.com/Style/Digital/
Sparklemom.com is a sure-fire way to touch any mom’s heart this holiday! The editors at JustMommies.com agree & suggest this stunning collection of jewelry to their nearly one million readers! http://www.justmommies.com/family-life/holidays/jms-2011-holiday-gift-guide?slide=12
Smooth sailing with shared child custody during the holidays is much easier when you focus on the needs of the child in a divorce situation. Congratulations to Billie Tarascio and Allyson Del Vecchio of Tarascio & Del Vecchio law firm in Mesa. An article with their tips has been published in the December 3 edition of their excellent local paper, the SanTan Sun news!
The perfect mix of cultured pearls and bling … The Pearl Girls Golden Waterfall Wrap necklace sparkles in the November issue of Celebrity Style 101 Hairstyles Magazine!
The Jesus Shaves mug available at Stupid.com, is the perfect gift for anyone who worships both Jesus and a smooth face!!! That’s according to this year’s Holiday Gift Guide just out by the nationally acclaimed Huffington Post (20,644,100 UVPM.) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/30/huffpost-weird-news-gift-guide_n_1121624.html#s509184&title=Jesus_Shaves_Mug
Get your cuddles and snuggles this holiday season with the adorable new Comfy Critters! These super-soft critters were featured in Baltimore's Child Magazine (50,000) online holiday gift guide! http://wwwbaltimoreschild.blogspot.com/2011_11_01_archive.html
Editors at ParentLife Magazine (56,584) just loved hearing the story of how a Salt Lake City mom created a cute tank top that makes any shirt a nursing shirt for a new Mama! A pretty pink Undercover Mama shirt has been featured in the November issue!
There is still time to find the perfect holiday gift!!! Check out BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine's (41,000) December issue. My Smart Snacker, My Airport Butler and Lani Designs are all featured as great holiday gift ideas. This feature will also appear in The Miami Herald (173,555)!
Keep your baby clean and dry with DaBib. ParentLife Magazine (56,584) featured DaBib in their October issue!
Just in time for the holidays Smockadot Kids adorable appliquéd Christmas Tree dress made the “I Want That Page” in the December issue of Parenting New Hampshire Magazine (27,333).
Orca client, Shawn Stratmann was featured in a wonderful LIVE interview today with WMAR—TV (Baltimore, Market #27) talking about her Pretty Extraordinary Girl program sweeping the nation. http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/lifestyle/a-maryland-mother-launches-new-program-to-inspire-teen-girls
The media absolutely loves The Bagwell. Check out the latest glowing review about this amazing gadget on The LeaderPost.com (170,000 UVPM.) http://blogs.leaderpost.com/2011/12/09/new-kitchen-gadget-is-like-having-a-second-set-of-hands/
Late night shows can't seem to get enough of Orca clients! Producers @ "Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno" chose Doggie Doo Game and Stupid.com for Jay's hilarious gift segment last night! From Doggie Doo on Chelsea Lately, to Skedouche.com on Jimmy Fallon, & now Jay Leno - what show will be next? Enjoy some laughs & check out Doggie Doo (13:30) & Stupid.com's Santa Drink Dispenser (16:50) & X-Mas Light Switch (18:40) on Friday's show: http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/Friday-December-9-2011/13728
I don't care how much it costs... a million dollars... your kids will love it!" So did the hosts of "You and Me This Morning" on WCIU (Chicago, Market #3). You will laugh out loud as you watch them play the Doggie Doo Game live on the show (12/9). http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assets=videos&assetID=10007185
Need a gift to buy for the hard-to-shop-for-people in your life but want to avoid the mall? No problem? Orca publicists have you covered! They secured a segment with Orca's own Julie Simon on KXAN (NBC-Austin) featuring personalized magazines from Bookadoo.com, products from Stupid.com, Doggie Doo Game, Name 5, and Pretty To Boot! And all are under $30! Congrats all! http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/christmas-gift-ideas
Proving Orca works with the best, our clients landed 5 of the top 10 wacky gift spots on Cleveland.com! A huge congratulations to Stupid.com and the Doggie Doo Game- ensuring people everywhere will be unwrapping laughter this year!! http://www.cleveland.com/pdq/index.ssf/2011/12/the_pdq_2011_wacky_holiday_gif.html
Laughter is the same in all languages... so whether you speak French or not, it is easy to hear the excitement over the holiday gifts from Stupid.com! Several were featured in the Christmas special on Radio Canada International (broadcast in 8 different countries!) http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/les_lionnes/2011-2012/.
Exciting little puzzlers everywhere this holiday season, IcoSoKu Jr. from Recent Toys was featured in the December 2011 issue of Wichita Family Magazine (10,000), in their holiday gift guide!
Name 5 from Endless Games will soon be more than just a hilarious party game; it will soon be a daily trivia battle on WGRX-FM (Thunder 104, classic rock station covering Fredericksburg, VA area near Washington, D.C.) The PM drive time host is starting a brand new segment, "Name 5 @ 5." Listeners will battle with the winner getting their own copy of the Name 5 board game! Name 5 @ 5 will debut on January 2nd.
Not sure what to get your gay bestie or "guncle?" How about the The Reindeer Threesome sweater from Skedouche? This over-the-top sweater was featured in New York's premier magazine for gay men, Next Magazine (50,953) in their 2011 holiday gift guide! They featured it online (link below), as well as in print! http://nextmagazine.com/feature-article/gift-guide-un-wrapped
Need a tacky ensemble for your upcoming Tacky Christmas Party! Skedouche has you covered! Two of their outlandish sweaters were featured in Simply the Best Magazine (44,000) in their December 2011 issue!
Even music fans will be challenged by Brainstring Advanced by Recent Toys this season! This brainteaser for all ages was featured in the December 2011 issue of HM Magazine (7,500)!
Staying healthy this winter is simple with a little help from Slice of Life Gummy Vitamins for adults from Hero Nutritionals! No need to choke down large vitamins when you can enjoy a gummy slice instead! Audrey Magazine (10,000) featured Slice of Life multi-vitamins in their winter 2011 issue!
What to give the hostess with the most-est? The Cornucopia Gift Basket from Winebasket.com was featured on the popular SheKnows.com (18 million+ UVPM) in an entertaining piece on "Entertaining Gifts for the Hostess with the Most-Est!" http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849627/entertaining-gift-guide-for-the-hostess-with-the-most-est
Who knew that coconut milk and almond milk would make for an unmatched taste pairing!? The food editor at St. Joseph News-Press (27,228) certainly thinks so! She sang the praises of the new Blue Diamond Breeze Coconutmilk Almondmilk on December 10th, 2011: http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29964634/detail.html
Need a last minute gift for the hard-to-shop for tween or teen, or a special gift for the mom-to-be? Check out the gift guide for tweens, teens and adults in Baltimore's Child Magazine (50,000)! Their online holiday gift guide featured Name 5 and Flippin' Out by Endless Games for tweens and teens, and Cake Lingerie for the expectant or nursing mom! http://wwwbaltimoreschild.blogspot.com/
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the person on the go, make sure to get them a My Smart Snacker! One of Chicago's popular morning shows, WLS-TV (Chicago, Market #3) showcased My Smart Snacker this past Monday, 12/12/11. Check it out! http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/connect_kids&id=8461368
The list of handy and thoughtful gifts available from InvitationBox.com is truly endless and Baltimore's Child Magazine is highlighting one such item, the Family Organize Notepad, in their Holiday Gift Guide. http://wwwbaltimoreschild.blogspot.com/
A lighter, healthier version of traditionally fattening coconut milk, Blue Diamond's Breeze Coconutmilk Blend was featured in the December 2011 issue of Vitamin Retailer Magazine (15,000)! The feature is on page 57 of the publication. http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publication/?i=91539&page=1
The hosts of Time To Play Mag- the go-to toy experts for media outlets across the country, including Live with Kelly! are huge Stupid.com fans!! They featured several of the holiday products including the Tooting Butt Ornaments, Santa Claus Beanie Beard and Bacon Candy Canes on their 12/9 live podcast. But they were not done there! The Pooping Reindeer Sweater was featured on the 12/16 live podcast as well!!! http://www.timetoplaymag.com/tv/
Looking for unusual, hilarious gifts this holiday season? Look no further than Stupid.com! The online retailer's Top 10 Stupidest Gifts for 2011 List was featured on KMMT-FM radio this week (Reno, market #108). Justin Scott from Stupid.com was interviewed as they played the tooting butt ornaments on air and offered listeners the chance to win some of the stupid gifts!!
Proving brain teasers are stimulating and challenging at any age, Brainstring Advanced by Recent Toys was featured RIROADS.com (150,000 UVPM) in a great write-up! http://riroads.com/page.cgi?page=mindgame
Women don’t need to “sweat” about perspiration stains on shirts anymore thanks to DeoGo by Klima. Women everywhere LOVE this revolutionary stain remover. Make sure to check out the current issue of Woman’s World Magazine (1.3 Million) where this great item is featured on page 25!
There is still time to find the perfect stocking stuffers! NECN-TV (Boston, Market #7) featured My Little Cupcake Pop molds on their morning show today. You can check it out here; http://www.necn.com/pages/themorningshow.
Kids love to make gingerbread houses, so why not give them a gingerbread house they can decorate and play inside? Easy Playhouse was featured online last week as a great holiday gift! You can check out all the great features here; http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/9181959/the_merry_kids_holiday_gift_guide.html (yahoo) http://www.squidoo.com/merrykidsholidaygiftguide (12,208,034 UVPM) http://www.westsidetoday.com/n6365/the-merry-kids-holiday.html (127,000 UVPM) http://outwithmommy.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/the-ultimate-holiday-gift-guide-great-stuff-for-everyone-on-your-list/ (10,000+ UVPM) http://issuu.com/kpearsonb/docs/ultimateholidaygiftguide
Lighten up this holiday season with delicious and healthy recipes from Blue Diamond! Both the Peppermint Chocolate Frost recipe and the Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Almonds recipe were featured in the December 2011 issue of Coastal Christian Family Magazine (10,000)!
Gifts from Stupid.com are certainly some of our favorite things... and it seems we are not alone! The wildly popular "You and Me This Morning" morning show on WCIU-TV (Chicago, Market #3) featured not one but two gift ideas from Stupid.com- the Christmas Tree Hat & Sneezing Tissue Box! http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assets=videos&assetID=10007229 http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assets=videos&assetID=10007164
Editors at Coastal Christian Family Magazine (10,000) just LOVE Orca clients and have also featured Lil Jo’s, Arbordoun and Pretty to Boot bands in their annual Holiday Gift Guide this year!
It’s not too late to get the mom or grandma in your life an unforgettable gift! Orca client SPARKLEMOM is featured in a rave review on BabyCenter.com (which boasts 4+ million readers!!).There’s even a chance to win an exquisite personalized bracelet! http://blogs.babycenter.com/products_and_prizes/12182011-giveaway-sparkly-custom-birthstone-bracelet
Christmas came early!! Orca client, Stupid.com is featured in a fabulous article on FoxNews.com about celebs favorite gifts for the holidays! The article tells the more than 14 million readers that the Pooping Reindeer Sweater, Bacon Ornaments and Christmas Tree Hat will make even the "biggest Grinch giggle!" http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/12/20/holiday-gift-guide-kate-gosselins-christmas-goes-to-dogs-plus-more-stars/
Folks are "Flippin' Out" over Endless Games, thanks to today's live interview on The Bobby D Show (syndicated talk radio show). Brian Turtle, from Endless Games challenged Bobby D to "Name 5" cereal mascots in 30 seconds or less... you'll have to listen to see if Bobby made it happen! http://thebobbydshow.com/interviews/the-bobby-d-show-interview-with-brian-turtle/
Need a last minute gift idea for the kiddos? TIME.com (3,375,720 UVPM) recommends Wikki Stix as a practical and whimsical choice! http://healthland.time.com/2011/12/21/6-last-minute-kid-gifts-both-practical-and-whimsical/#wikki-stix
TV stations across the country are all a-buzz talking about this year’s hot holiday finds! WMAR—TV in (Baltimore, Market #27) selected Orca clients, Missnowmrs.com, bookadoo.com, R U S H jewelry by Dennis & Charles, Romarsi Pesto to Go and the Snap Stamp by InvitationBox.com as some of this year’s must-haves for those on your holiday list! http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/lifestyle/hot-holiday-gifts-under-50/?=54
An innovative and safer teether for little droolers, the Molar Muncher was featured in Newsday Newspaper in an article titled "Ideas for New and Expectant Parents" on December 19th, 2011, both online and in print. http://long-island.newsday.com/kids/ideas-for-expectant-and-new-parents-1.3399244/
Happy holidays for the Hipzbag! If you are looking for the perfect, hands-free bag to take to the dog park, airport or out-and-about, don't leave home without your Hipzbag!!! Editors and producers love Hipzbag and featured the great product this winter. Check out; Great Lakes Peaks and Plains Magazine (7,000) Hipzbag was featured in the Winter Issue. http://www.glapeaksandplains.com/UserFiles/File/Peaks%20and%20Plains%20winter%202012%20may%20we%20suggest%20products.pdf FIDO Friendly Magazine (44,000) Hipzbag was featured on the magazine's blog on Dec. 14, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. http://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/product-review-hipzbag-black-graffiti-bag-with-rhinestone-paw-print Global Traveler (105,274) Hipzbag was featured in a December review. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art15016.asp KOKH-TV (FOX, Oklahoma City, Market #44). Hipzbag was featured in November. http://www.okcfox.com/newsroom/morning_news/videos/vid_150.shtml. MetroFamily Magazine (35,000) Hipzbag was featured in the November issue. http://www.pageturnpro.com/MetroFamily-Magazine/32482-MetroFamily-Magazine-November-2011/index.html#8)
Who wouldn't want to decorate their holiday table with adorable cake pops? Make the perfect pops from the perfect mold from My Little Cupcake Pops. WFSB-TV (Hartford, Market #30) featured the adorable holiday molds on "BetterCT" on 12/22/11. http://www.wfsb.com/story/16377911/great-accessories-for-mom-and-kids-from-trendymommiescom
Orca's publicists are on fire with late night show features! Our hilarious client Doggie Doo was a crowd pleaser on Late Show w/ David Letterman last night. It's the latest in a month-long whirlwind of late show hits our savvy PR pros have scored. (And there's more to come!) Check it out: http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/video/?vs=Full%20Episodes
Still looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for your family? WLS-TV (Chicago, Market #3) viewers got to see a few of Orca's best products this morning. Congratulations to My Airport Butler, My Comfy Critters and Skedouche who were all featured as last-minute stocking stuffers!!! You can see the great segment here, http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=8476580.
Show your love for all things tacky and outrageous this year by rockin' a Skedouche Christmas Sweater like the winner of the "12 days of Christmas Sweaters" segment on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (National Network Television)! Skedouche Christmas sweaters were featured during the “12 Days of Christmas Sweaters” segment on Friday 12/23: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/friday-december-23-2011/1375680/.
Travelweekly.com readers love to hear "What's New, What's Hot." 12 Hour Shift Bag was featured in a great December edition of the popular monthly column. You can check it out here, http://www.travelweekly.com/photos.aspx?album=1383700.
It's a great way to keep your snacks and drinks safe and in one place, My Smart Snacker was featured in Family Motor Coaching Magazine's January issue!
Did you know that having a second set of hands in the kitchen is only $9.99? The Bagwell is a revolutionary device that acts as a second set of hands in the kitchen and the Port Arthur News Newspaper wrote a terrific article about this great kitchen helper in the 12-23-11 issue. The editor loved the product so much that he also wrote about it on his blog the same day. http://culinarypa.blogspot.com/2011/12/font-face-font-family-times-new-roman.html
The latest craze in board games? Name 5! This fast-paced game from Endless Gameswas featured as "Today's Obsession" on Great Day Green Country KOKI-TV (FOX, Tulsa, Market #61)! Click the link on "Lacey's Obsession," as well as "Giveaways plus a little More Name 5." http://www.fox23.com/content/greatdaygreencountry/default.aspx
Touted as a great find for families, CanadianParents.com featured the oh-so adorable Comfy Critters on December 9th, 2011! http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2011/12/09/comfy-critters/
Get your hands on one of the cuddliest critters around! Great Day St. Louis — KMOV-TV (CBS, Market #21) featured Comfy Critters in a giveaway on air prior to the holidays, during the week of December 20th, 2011! http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/Vein-Center--CosMed-135932648.html
The magazine has featured The Bagwell as great must-have for a traveler. Two editors tested it out and say it could have endless everyday uses! The Orca client is in the November edition!
Holiday travel is upon us…keep documents and passports looking trendy with the adorable and stylish HIPZBAG. The orca client is featured in the Turtle Island News!
Orca client BIOMET 3i is offering a new Solutions App for free to dental professionals! This exciting news is featured in the November issue of New York State Dental Journal! The App can be downloaded directly from http://apps.biomet3i.com.
Expecting moms want to look and feel fabulous throughout their pregnancy, and the little black (maternity) dress from A Mother's Boutique will take the mom-to-be through pregnancy and beyond! A Mother's Boutique was featured in the October/November 2011 Baby Issue of Family Times Magazine (30,000)! Plus it is another Orca client tri-fecta with DaBib and Diaper Buds making an appearance as well!
Make sure to check out the latest feature for Romarsi Pesto to Go in a great article titled, “Getting Sauced” in the November issue of Food Product Design Magazine (32,022)! This great 4 page spread is full of fantastic quotes from Bob Silvestrima, founder of the Romarsi line. http://www.foodproductdesign.com/articles/2011/10/getting-sauced.aspx
Modern on-the-go moms love the hands-free convenience of the Hipzbag! Check out this stylish Orca client on the “Problem Solvers” page in the November issue of MetroFamily Magazine (30,000).
What will Elena Leppard, co-founder of successful mom-invented business, Undercover Mama, be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Find out by reading the November "Mom on the Street" edition on the Family Groove (160,000 UVPM)! http://www.thefamilygroove.com/nov11_MomStreet.htm.
Tis the season for holiday gift guide coverage and the media just loves Orca’s roster! Lil Jo’s is the latest company to be featured in South Jersey Mom Magazine (38,000) in the November holiday gift guide. Make sure to check out their fabulous feature on page 19! http://www.southjerseymom.com/files_pdf/nov2011issuefinal.pdf
It is a TWO PAGE spread for A Mother's Boutique in the October 2011 issue of Lowcountry Parent Magazine (41,000)! Their gorgeous maternity dresses and Judy Masucci's tips on Virtual Bra Fittings made this issue a stellar one!
Showing off the versatility of the Undercover Mama on air today was Elena Leppard, co-founder of Undercover Mama! She was featured in a lengthy four minute segment on Great Day St. Louis — KMOV-TV (CBS, Market #21)! http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/Undercover-Mama-133079383.html
Increase your confidence next time you need to use your ladder. Make sure to use Ladder-Tite every time you use your ladder for increased security. Ladder-Tite is currently featured in The Builder News (10,000) under the "New Products" section.
Across the country, people are entering to win a Festive 5 Tin Snack Feast from Winebasket.com on Housetrends Magazine (40,000)'s website! The contest is running on all six of their websites - Cincinnati, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh, PA and Tampa, Florida! In addition, it will be featured in the print issue once a winner has been selected on 12.12.11! http://www.housetrends.com/Housetrends/Cincinnati/October-2011/Recipe-Roundup/
Huge congratulations to Orca client Kristy Peters, owner of Lani Designs hand-painted glassware. Kristy is featured/quoted in the brand new Guerrilla Marketing book "Job Escape Plan." Kristy talks about how she made the decision to leave the corporate world to follow her dreams, starting her own business. Learn more about the book at www.jobescapeplan.com. Learn more about Kristy and Lani Designs at www.lanidesigns.com. We are so proud of you Kristy!!
If you are looking for a way to snack, not pack on the pounds and save some cash, check out Arctic Zero! Arctic Zero was featured this morning in a great segment on WITI-TV (Milwaukee, #34). http://www.fox6now.com/videogallery/65842205/Shopping/James-Duke-Ballard-shares-ways-to-save#pl-62882549
Be sure to tune into Channel 3's, "Good Morning Arizona" tomorrow morning at 9:20 am! Tutor Doctor will be featured in a great segment to keep your kids focused through the busy holiday season! Jennifer St. Clair, a long-time tutor with Tutor Doctor, will represent Tutor Doctor.
Baton Route Parents Magazine is out with its Toy Gift Guide and it is no surprise that Orca clients once again dominate the list! Congratulations to Brainstring by Recent Toys USA, Buckley Boo, and Gotcha! and Truth Be Told by Buffalo Games
While NJ digs out from the snow, it’s a blizzard of Orca client features in South Jersey Mom Magazine’s November issue! The beautifully laid out holiday gift guide features 8 Orca clients! Congratulations Truth Be Told and Gotcha! by Buffalo Games, Brainstring Advanced and Bronco by Recent Toys USA, My Little Cupcake Pop Molds, Lani Designs Hand-Painted Glassware, Capalbo’s Gift Baskets, Lil Jo’s Footwear, Good Boy Roy T-Shirts, and Bunnies and Bows Personalized Pillowcases!
Fuzzy wuzzy slip-on shoes by Lil’ Jo’s feel cozy on baby’s bare feet… and snagged a spot on the list of best holiday gifts in the November issue of Georgia Family Magazine (55,000). www.GeorgiaFamily.com.
Kids can easily get distracted this time of year with holiday parties and extra sweets! Make sure to keep them on track at school with local tutors, Tutor Doctor. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, Market #12) "Good Morning Arizona" featured Tutor Doctor and their tips on how to keep your kids focused during the holidays. Check it out here, http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/.
The young women who love JADE Magazine will soon be learning of Piggy Paint's newest product- Nail Polish Pens! Calling these non-toxic, drip-free polish pens that you can tuck right into your handbag, "Party Perfect", Nail Polish Pens are featured in the latest edition of JADE Magazine. http://jademagazine.com/92bf_party.html
On Saturday, Tutor Doctor was featured in another great segment on KPNX-TV (Phoenix, Market #12). Jennifer St. Clair went over more great tips for parents to help their children stay focused during the busy holiday season.
It starts in November, so that "flu" time of year is here! Sheknows.com has turned to Good Night Pediatrics and Pediatrician Rachael Blumenthal D.O for tips on how to prevent the flu with children this season. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845493/how-to-prevent-the-flu-in-children
Super savings for Woman’s World readers this week on DiaperBuds! Woman’s World Magazine readers can save 10% on these modern day shrink-wrapped diapers that easily fit into your pocket or purse. Be sure to check out the Cash In this Week page of the 11-14 issue.
Everyone knows that pesto makes everything taste better. That’s why Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine has recommended Romarsi Pesto to Go to its restaurant operators as the perfect “green” alternative to “red” sauces in the November 2011 issue!
Huge congratulations to Orca client, Doggie Doo! The game was featured on the wildly popular and funny, Chelsea Lately on 10/7. Video of the game was shown in the open to the show before the round-table of comedians talked about the Doggie Doo Game, which is the #1 toy in the U.K. right now. In true Chelsea Lately fashion, the comedians were taking shots at the game and its popularity but as we all know "kids" of all ages can't get enough of this hilarious, one-of-a-kind game! http://www.videobb.com/watch_video.php?v=AN9MniixlLJv
Travel in style this winter…even with a bulky coat. BellaOnline, the site has 17 million verified monthly viewers according to the editor, recommends everyone travel with an Abrigo Bag. The Orca Client is currently being featured on the popular website! http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art12509.asp
Those looking for an extra set of helping hands in the kitchen just found a solution thanks to a genius invention called The Bagwell. Make sure to check out page 56 the November / December issue of City Palate Magazine to see a feature about this revolutionary new kitchen gadget. http://www.citypalate.ca/ND2011currentissue/index.html
Denver resident, Sam Samuelson is featured in a great write-up in Westword Newspaper's online website. Sam tells the back story of how he came up with My Smart Snacker, and what he has in the works for 2012 and beyond. http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2011/11/my_smart_snacker.php#more.
Can you taste the love?! Phoenix TV’s “Sonoran Living Live” is just gushing over some of the most amazing Orca clients, and how their savvy products will help dress up and sweeten up your holiday celebrations! Cheers and heartfelt congrats to : MyLittleCupcakePop.com, FabulousGirlBoutique.com’s hip aprons, Lani Designs posh wine glasses, InvitationBox.com’s savvy stampers for cooks, Stephen Joseph mini-cook set, Bagwell – the extra set of kitchen hands and the oh-so wonderful Butter Bell Crock. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/gift-ideas-ideas-for-the-baker-and-chef
The buzz is growing about Orca client ExTreme ReTrailers! The innovative concept is featured on the homepage of BusinessNewsDaily.com today in a slideshow story about affordable alternatives to opening a retail store. Check out slide #4 where Founder Julia Hutton shares insight on the huge benefits of being mobile! http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6-affordable-alternatives-to-opening-a-retail-store-1979/
For the 2nd time in a month, Orca client Brandi Field of Recent Toys showed off her line of awesome, educational toys and promoting Nat'l Toy Store Day on KEYE-CBS Austin (Market #51). Great job Brandi! She had a full 3 minutes of airtime! http://weareaustin.com/austinlive-story/?nxd_id=194407
Leave your bulky purse at home and keep all of your necessities within easy reach with the oh, so stylish Hipzbag… as seen in the brand new holiday issue of ALL YOU Magazine. Just in time for holiday shopping, All You readers can enjoy special savings on the Hipzbag with a coupon code.
I scream….. you scream… we all scream for…. pesto?????? Yes, that’s what Frozen & Dairy Buyer Magazine says about the world’s greatest pesto ever made! Romarsi Pesto to Go is featured in the “New Products” section of the November issue of the magazine.
New and expecting breastfeeding mamas know what a challenge it is to find a bra that will change with them as their body changes before, during, and after pregnancy. With a little help from Judy Masucci, aka "The Booby Whisperer," moms across the nation can find the help they need with Judy's Virtual Bra Fittings! A mention of Judy Masucci's Virtual Bra Fittings was included in the Oct/Nov 2011 issue! The feature is on page 12 & 22. http://greenchildmagazine.com/?page_id=114
This holiday season go GREEN with a little help from InvitationBox.com's GREEN Collection! The Orca client’s holiday offerings were featured in the October/November 2011 issue on page 84! http://greenchildmagazine.com/?page_id=114
Romarsi Pesto is featured in the October issue of the popular magazine!
Kick off the festivities this holiday season by rockin' one of Skedouche's many ostentatious and oh-so-merry holiday sweaters! The popular magazine will be featuring the Orca client’s Christmas Sweaters in their upcoming Holiday 2011 issue!
Looking to start the New Year off healthy and happy? Make sure to pick up the November 2011 issue! Hero Nutritionals will be offering an exclusive $2 off coupon to readers in the Editor's Picks Pages!
Orca client Ladder-Tite is a great, simple and smart ladder product for the do-it-yourselfer as well as professional tradesmen, such as builders or roofers, according to a new review published on 10/2. The writer also posted the review on his personal blog! http://drdiy.wordpress.com/
Another groovy Mom-Entrepreneur has been featured on the wildly popular website! Katie Sheffield, of Haiden Surf, was featured as the "Mom on the Street" for October! http://www.thefamilygroove.com/oct11_MomStreet.htm
Don't leave your MMJ Labs' Bee-Stractor Cards at home next time you need to distract your kids when they have an owie. Bee-Stractor cards are featured in their monthly giveaway and will be featured in conjunction with MetroFamily Magazine on the local Fox station next week!
Former Orca client Bean-B-Clean was featured in the October issue! This effective tool for parents of newborns is taking a stand against cradle cap, one teeny tiny scalp at a time!
The editors at the national magazine are raving about Orca client Bean-B-Clean and recommending it to their 2+ MILLION readers! Orca’s PR gurus secured an exceptional national feature for this new mommy must-have in the October issue!
The Oct. 3 issue is on stands now featuring Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs on the Cash In This Week page! Woman’s World readers will get 20 percent off when shopping at www.Lisaleonardonline.com!
Bold gold bangles by Orca client Belina are hot honeymoon accessories according to the Honeymoon Style Page in the October issue!
What's hot right now for fitness buffs? Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips! Featured in the October 2011 issue, these totally nutty and healthy "chips" made from almonds were featured on the "Max Hot Picks" page!
Orca publicists secured another national feature for our wonderful client Bean-B-Clean! The definitive new mommy guide is featuring this solution to pesky cradle cap in the October issue!
It's a hat trick for Orca's longtime client Blue Diamond today! Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze was featured in the Herald News Newspaper (48,890), Blue Diamond's Nut Chips were featured in the St. Louis Dispatch Newspaper (196,232), and Blue Diamond's Nut Thins were featured in the Kansas City Star Newspaper (202,258)! A healthy tri-fecta, just in time for holiday snacking!
The expecting mom-to-be will be "all aglow" over the gorgeous Bianca Maxi Dress from A Mother's Boutique! Made to be worn through pregnancy and beyond, this brilliant dress is an elegant choice for the holidays, as well! The Bianca Maxi Dress from A Mother's Boutique was featured twice in the October 2011 issue! Elite Magazine featured a "teaser" shot of the dress on page 6, and the dress was the main focus of the two-page main lead shot on page 34-35! What an amazing spread!
Orca client ExTreme ReTrailers takes center stage in a lengthy, detailed interview and slideshow! We’re confident the site’s 850,000 readers will love learning about this breakthrough small business concept and the passionate entrepreneur behind it, CEO/Founder Julia Hutton. http://inside-startups.com/video-extreme-retrailers-brings-your-store-to-the-crowds/
The leader in social media news, is buzzing about Orca client Farmers Insurance and the news of its record-breaking “likes” on Facebook and partnership with social gaming giant, Zynga: http://www.scribbal.com/2011/09/zynga-farmers-insurance-team-up-for-cafe-world-integration-gives-away-miami-trip-on-facebook/
Style with a cause! Orca client The Pearl Girls™ is in the spotlight today! This popular portal raved about their stunning Pink Classic Pearls Necklace and the company’s generous donation from its sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation: http://style.lifegoesstrong.com/think-pink-breast-cancer-awareness-pearls
Baby Diego Bathinette is prominently featured in the October issue as an exceptional parenting problem-solver!
There’s an APP for that! Orca’s team secured a fantastic feature for client BIOMET 3i in the September edition of the world’s leading dental implant newspaper! The article talks about the company’s brand new APP for dental professionals and its many benefits!
Boo Blam, Brain Squeeze, and Alien Invasion are some of the sweet and scary flavors of lip balm from Orca client Blamtastic. All are featured on the Tricks or Treats page in the October issue! http://timeoutchicagokids.com/eating-shopping/shopping-services/64131/halloween-tricks-and-treats
The "Food Guy" is spooning up entire pints of Arctic Zero at a time, and loving every guilt-free second! Arctic Zero was featured in their "new food discoveries" column on Wednesday, Oct. 5! http://dailymail.com/foodandliving/TheFoodGuy/201110042292
Paw-fect goodies for the dog lover! The national magazine featured InvitationBox.com's personalized pet photo stickers in their Holiday Gift Guide, which is already out in print!
The station interviewed Orca client Andrea Donsky today twice during the prime hours of the morning commute! Andrea, the Co-Founder of NaturallySavvy.com, gave expert insight on healthy, all-natural sugar alternatives!
Brides can add a little something extra to their wedding favors with hand-stamped pewter Thank You Tags from Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs…as seen in the October issue!
Balancing workouts into a busy schedule just got whole new meaning with Orca client Trim Treads! The savvy moms at Simply Stacie are excited about the workout they receive while balancing on their Trim Treads and tending to business around the house! http://www.simplystacie.net/2011/10/trim-treads-review/
The website featured the Think Pink Gift Basket from Capalbo's for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month! http://www.grandlifedaily.com/2011/10/think-pink-this-october.html
The magazine is featuring Lisa Leonard Designs pennant banner in the Fall 2011 issue that came out on October 7.
The website featured Undercover Mama on Sept. 26, 2011! http://islandlife808.com/reviews/undercover-mama-nursing-shirts/
Undercover Mama was featured in the October Fall Baby Issue!
What does every new mama need? An Undercover Mama! This clever shirt magically transforms any shirt into a nursing shirt - saving mom money as well as making nursing more comfortable anywhere! The Undercover Mama was showcased beautifully today! http://www.mothering.com/community/products/undercover-mama-make-any-shirt-a-nursing-shirt-medium-black/reviews/4591
The Group loves featuring Orca clients. So much so that four products are featured in a "Great Gadgets for Gadabouts" column! Check out Abrigo Bag, Hipzbag, My Smart Snacker and My Airport Butler today! http://thecoastnews.com/view/full_story/15941580/article-These-products-can-help-make-traveling-a-lot-easier?instance=lead_story_left_column
The hilarity ensues for the most ostentatious Christmas sweaters out there! This just in-The Source for the popular magazine is planning to feature the Reindeer Threesome sweater from Skedouche in their holiday gift guide (in the iPad edition of the magazine - Nov/Dec issue) and also in their 101 Amazing Gifts app for iPad!
Orca client Talking Autograph Baseball will be featured in the very popular internationally syndicated column “Parent to Parent with Jodie Lynn” this Sunday! Jodie’s column is distributed to hundreds of newspapers and has more than 10 million readers!
The go-to site for brides featured Lisa Leonard Designs "Two Hearts Become One" cake topper today as a “delightful” wedding accessory! http://goo.gl/Ptfq6
Huge congratulations to Laurie Meyers from Orca client CouponSense! She will be featured in at least three and maybe four different stories in the "Cost Cutters" segment!
Judy Masucci from A Mother's Boutique got up at the crack of dawn this morning, for good reason! She was featured in a fantastic, live TV segment on "Pittsburgh Today." Her warmth and credibility shone through as she showed viewers in her hometown the latest and greatest Fall Maternity Fashions! http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=632792
Yee Haw! The Arizona Dude Ranch Association will be live on Sonoran Living Live on Tuesday, 10.11.11. They will show tips for decorating a table with Cowboy style and flair!
Double Yee Haw! A spokeswoman for The Arizona Dude Ranch Association will be on Good Morning Arizona on Monday, 10.10.11 talking about how to do a Mexican themed Christmas.
Can you buy apple with a coupon? Readers will be learning in December how to find coupons/save on natural, fresh and organic foods. Laurie Meyers from Coupon Sense will be featured in their Expert Corner column!
"The McMahon Group" will have Billie Tarascio and Allyson Del Vecchio from Tarascio & Del Vecchio Law Firm on within the next two weeks to talk about their unique fee structure and legal issues for women and children!
The magazine is featuring a reader giveaway of the Piggy Paint's Fight Cancer Nail Polish Gift set!
The magazine mentioned the Piggy Paint items that are available for Breast Cancer Awareness month in their blog this week!
It is a fabulous Monday morning for Orca client, Recent Toys! Their brainteaser for budding mathematicians, IcoSoKu Jr., was featured in a rave review over the weekend! http://www.oaklandcountymoms.com/testimonials/testimonials-products/3087-icosoku-jr-toy-review Plus, IcoSoKu Jr. was also featured in the September 2011 issue Toronto Today Magazine!
Yee Haw! Not everyone has to have "Victorian" looking Christmas Decor! The Dude Ranches in the Arizona Dude Ranch Association welcome holiday visitors and they know all about how to make a cowboy Christmas. Rancho De La Osa actually opened its doors for the first time Thanksgiving Day in 1924! Veronica Schultz, President of Orca client Arizona Dude Ranch Association, was featured this morning on Good Morning Arizona! http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Southwestern-holiday-decorations-and-Arizona-dude-ranches-131466973.html
The magazine will feature Lisa Leonard Designs’ thank you tags, two hearts become one cake topper, and cake forks in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue. The issue hits stands 12-13.
The magazine will feature Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs’ Family Branches Magnetic Board in a reader giveaway in the spring baby issue!
Grab those reindeer and saddle them up! We're going Western this Holiday!!! Check out these wonderful tips on how to do a Cowboy Christmas presented on 10.11.11 by Veronica Schultz, president of the Arizona Dude Ranch Association. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/dude-ranch-holiday-decor
Look out husbands, you are being replaced by Wikki Stix Fixables! The editor loves the handy household do-it-yourself tool. She recommends readers give Wikkies a try in the September issue of the online magazine! http://riroads.com/page.cgi?page=wikkistix
The magazine is featuring the Pearl Girls Black Tie necklace in the holiday issue that comes out Oct. 10!
The enormously popular website featured the Classic Pink Pearl Necklace from The Pearl Girls October 4. http://style.lifegoesstrong.com/think-pink-breast-cancer-awareness-pearls
Looking for some unplugged fun for your children to engage in? Check out the award-winning line of Recent Toys offering educational brainteasers and games for all ages! Brandi Field of Recent Toys was interviewed live this morning in a wonderful TV segment! http://weareaustin.com/feature-story/?nxd_id=185927
Is someone you know expecting a precious cherub over the holiday season? Give the gift that is both practical and adorable - Baby's First Wardrobe Gift Basket from Capalbo's! Filled with everything a newborn needs in those first few weeks - everything arrives in a collapsible animal storage bin. This charming gift will be featured in their upcoming holiday gift guide!
The paper is featuring a fantastic two-page story today on Orca client ExTreme ReTrailers and its founder Julia Hutton! The story along with great images also appears online at: http://www.ahwatukee.com/money/article_1d9170de-f453-11e0-a107-001cc4c03286.html
The editors of the national magazine selected our very own, Julia Hutton, for a fabulous article running online today called “Why Older is Better.” Julia is one of 15 wonderful women featured for a second act career and at age 60+. These entrepreneurs have learned to feed their souls while also making the world a better place! http://www.more.com/older-entrepreneurs-second-acts-doing-good
Snackers across the nation are delighting in Blue Diamond's Butter Toffee Oven Roasted Almonds! These delicious and heart-healthy roasted almonds won SHAPE's July 2011 Snack Awards, and were featured in the July 2011 issue!
The magazine will feature Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs’ hand-stamped wedding cake forks in their January 2012 issue!
Recent Toys is sweeping the nation today on TV! Recent Toys was featured on Great Day Green Country this morning in a segment highlighting their award-winning brainteasers! What a big day for this Orca client! http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2926327
Who knew almonds could masquerade as a chip so beautifully? Maybe they have found their true calling! This editor certainly thinks so! Blue Diamond's Nut Chips were featured in their "Community Scoop" column on Oct. 12, 2011! Plus, they posted the same review under the "Culinary Thrill Seeking" blog on their website! http://culinarypa.blogspot.com/
The California Girl behind the site loves wearing her Trim Treads around the house for some extra toning throughout the day...and her daughter takes them over in the evening to give her dancing muscles an extra workout too! http://themomreviews.com/2011/10/13/trim-treads-review-giveaway.html
The hits continue to pour in for Orca client MMJ Labs months after their campaign ended! The magazine for preschool kids will feature Buzzy in their Jan/Feb issue.
Be sure to check out the latest issue of the magazine. The wonderful dental outlet has featured BIOMET 3i’s OSSEOTITE® 2 in the October issue! http://www.dentalproductshopper.com/osseotite-2-parallel-walled-implant
The editor will run a feature about the BellaTek™ Encode® Impression System in the November issue of the publication in the “Industry News” section!
The editor will feature OSSEOTITE® 2 from Orca client BIOMET 3i in one of the next two issues of the publication!
People who love the outdoors love 12 Hour Shift Bag! Pack it with a day's worth of food, snack and drinks, or fill it up with water bottles and avoid taking a bulky cooler! The magazine will feature 12 Hour Shift Bag in their January issue under the "Product Roundup" section.
Orca publicists know how to get clients in front of top editors at top magazines! InStyle magazine has selected our client Meredith Merrill Jewelry for their holiday issue! Meredith’s "Good Luck" Antique Victorian Bracelet will be spotlighted within InStyle’s December pages!
The Bagwell was featured in the October 2011 edition!
The home editor at the Virginian-Pilot newspaper wrote about The Bagwell on Oct. 11. http://www.hometalk.com/member/ymb23ldwki
The editor confirmed that the Rosh Hashanah stationery line is included in their High Holiday issue
An image of Trim Treads was included in a special giveaway in the October issue.
The site featured the Butter Bell pink crock in an article about Breast Cancer Awareness month products on 10-11. http://girlygirlgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/10/make-difference.html
The site featured the Butter Bell pink crock in article about companies that donate to breast cancer research on 10-3. http://www.grandlifedaily.com/2011/10/think-pink-this-october.html
The magazine featured the Butter Bell pink crock in article about companies that donate to breast cancer research on 10-3. http://independentretailer.com/2011/10/03/spreading-the-word-about-national-breast-cancer-awareness/
The magazine featured the Butter Bell pink crock on the magazine’s facebook page on 10-3. http://www.facebook.com/#!/DairyFoods?sk=wall
Inspire the dreamer in your child with a hand cast personalized Pewter Princess Wand by Lisa Leonard Designs… a top pick on the list of “Make Believe” Toys in the November issue of Canadian Family Magazine.
Kentucky Bride joins the long list of wedding magazines featuring Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs! Check out the November issue to see how Lisa’s hand stamped His & Hers cake forks add the perfect touch of vintage charm to the bride and groom’s table.
For those friends or loved ones celebrating Hanukkah, gift them a gorgeous selection of kosher snacks and treats from Capalbo's! Featured in Jewish Scene Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide, their Super Snackers Gift Box is filled with yummy Kosher treats just waiting to be devoured!
A Chicago-area Mama says she's now a big fan of Undercover Mama! Check out her review of the shirt that makes any shirt a nursing shirt for a breastfeeding mom on Faith and Family Reviews! http://faithandfamilyreviews.com/2011/10/29/mama-undercover-tank-review/
It's back to school time, and for lots of kids that means lots of shots. Help ease the pain with Buzzy. The September issue features Buzzy and how it can help kids get through those nasty shots!
Stylishly tote your food and beverage items that need to be kept cold while you are on the go with Icy Diamond Totes. The magazine will feature Icy Diamond Totes’ Backpack in their September issue.
Do something crafty with your kids. The magazine is currently featuring Easy Playhouse in their September/October issue. They are also featuring Easy Playhouse in their October newsletter in a giveaway.
Serve up some healthy afternoon snacks with the help of Blue Diamond's Nut Thins! The magazine featured Blue Diamond's Nut Thins on page 15 as a snack idea in their back-to-school issue!
The editor confirmed that Wikki Stix were featured in a recent issue!
Wikki Stix were featured at the magazine's Back to School event with samples given to more than 100 children!
The site featured InvitationBox.com's personalized stationery in a write up: http://pjmommy.com/invitationbox-com/
New moms know that it can be quite challenging to head to the store after the baby is born to find that perfectly fitting bra after their body has undergone so many changes. Judy Masucci, of A Mother's Boutique, aka "The Booby Whisperer," has a solution for new mothers worldwide - Virtual Bra Fittings™! Her fabulous tips on taking your own measurements to find the best fit in the comfort of your own home will be featured in the upcoming issue!
The September/October issue hit newsstands today featuring former Orca client WeeUrban’s organic sleep sacks in the “What’s New” section. Please visit www.calgaryschild.com and click on “e-Edition” on the right-hand side of the main page, and go to page 6.
If you're looking for a great deal for back to school items for you kids, look no further than Stephen Joseph Gifts. This morning Stephen Joseph's adorable backpacks and lunchboxes were mentioned on the station. Their website is also listed on the station's site. You can check it out here, http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=8339564
Look cool while toting your lunch and everything else you need to keep cold with Orca client Icy Diamond Totes! Yesterday, the News featured Icy Diamond Totes in their newspaper and online. You can check it out here, http://culinarypa.blogspot.com/ about halfway down the page.
For the pampered pooch's paws....the magazine has featured Puppy Paints, toxin-free doggie nail polishes from Orca client Piggy Paint, in their fall edition—out now!
This magazine, which is geared to the pet industry and to retailers, mentions Puppy Paints in the news section of the September issue!
The hits keep coming in for Stephen Joseph Gifts! Today the station featured SJ's super cute back to school items. You can see it at the link below. http://www.fox6now.com/videogallery/64518915/Finance/How-to-stretch-your-dollar-and-save#pl-62882549
Try a unique Asian spin on an appetizer this fall when deciding what to serve at your upcoming soiree - San-J's Asian Hummus recipe was featured in Popular Plates!
Orca client Wikki Stix is featured in yet another parenting publication! The Wikki Stix kits were featured in the latest issue in a section dedicated to the latest and greatest products for families! http://southjerseymom.com/index.php/current-issues (pg. 25)
Pack a fast, fresh lunch with Easy Lunchboxes! This former Orca client’s eco-friendly and modern “bento style” lunchbox system made the September issue!
Oliver B's line of mom-invented Slat Bumpers will be featured in the magazine's next issue. Oliver B's "Slat Bumper" is a safe and stylish alternative to the traditional crib bumper, as it provides full airflow in between every other slat of a crib.
There are classy ways to use coupons! No need to be extreme and hold up the register line while you buy bulk toilet paper and spaghetti sauce. Follow these tips by one of the pros from Orca client Coupon Sense! This article written by Jen Runge of Coupon Sense posted this morning on the website! http://www.theshoppingmom.com/not-so-extreme-couponing-can-still-equal-huge-savings/
Enjoy these sweet, guilt-free treats while it is still warm outside! Orca client Arctic Zero was featured in the Supermarket Sleuth section today!
What does every new mother need? An Undercover Mama! The editors LOVE the ingenious Undercover Mama, and have featured it today in their "Love This!" section! http://www.pregnancymagazine.com/love-this
This morning the station featured Orca client My Smart Snacker as a great organizational tool for parents on the go! Here is the link, http://redjeweledproducts.com/as-seen-on-tv.html. The host also blogged about the items featured on the show: http://redjeweledproducts.com/cool-baby-and-mom-products.html
Editors have made their selections for the 25 Best Fall Jewelry Picks For $25 or Less…and these stunning earrings by Orca client Belina made the list! Here’s the link: http://newyork.timeout.com/shopping-style/1898951/25-best-fall-jewelry-picks-for-25-or-less
Ever feel like a pack-mule? Never again if you tote DiaperBuds with you next time you leave the house with baby! The magazine currently features DiaperBuds in their September issue. You can see it here, http://digital.zoompubs.com/publication/?m=4132&l=1 on page 8. DiaperBuds is on the top of the page with a great write-up and BIG photo!!!
The editor featured Lil Jo’s in the September issue of the magazine!
The magazine featured DiaperBuds in September issue.
The magazine is featuring the Hipzbag in September issue.
What's for dinner tonight? An interesting dish from the Medieval times featuring the very modern Almond Breeze! The food writer whipped up this unique dish called Blancmanger, complete with images, using Almond Breeze! http://www.fivestarfoodie.com/2011/09/blancmanger.html
Andrea from Naturally Savvy is quoted in the September issue.
Danielle Tate of MissNowMrs.com taped an interview that aired Thursday, Sept 1 on “The McMahon Group” show.
An article that includes a mention of the Farmers Insurance expansion in the region ran in the August 17 edition. The article is also posted on their website for subscribers and you can see the headline / teaser here: http://www.ibj.com/economy-still-tough-but-a-few-hoosier-industries-are-on-the-upswing/PARAMS/article/29008
Included a mention of GoFarmersEd.com in their e-newsletter on August 6. This is the publication for the Oklahoma Education Association.
Information about the GoFarmersEd.com program was included in their "Classrooms" section on August 16 and can be seen here: http://tinyurl.com/3f6rtol
The education initiatives by Farmers Insurance and GoFarmersEd.com are mentioned in the September issue!
"What's Cool" this September? Three Orca clients, that's what! Hero Nutritionals' Yummi Bears, Undercover Mama, and Protec Maternity Wear were all featured in an amazing spread!
Yesterday, the newspaper featured two great Orca clients! Both My Airport Butler and My Smart Snacker were featured as great travel accessories. You can see the article here, http://www.philasun.com/news/2085/29/Seeing-the-elephant.html
Add some sizzle to your fall style and beef up your bod so you can look better in jeans….Those are just a few tips Arizona viewers were treated to this morning on the super popular lifestyle show, “Sonoran Living Live!” Check out Orca clients, The Pearl Girls, Belina, TrimTreads, Hipzbag and Piggy Paint - all in the spotlight! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/5-fab-fall-finds-to-freshen-up-your-style
The awesome Orca client Abrigo Bag is giving ladies in Atlanta a hand. No more lugging around and carrying their coats through airports, onto planes even into shopping malls. The world's first, and only, luxury travel bag is currently being featured in the recent issue!
More hits are coming in for Orca client Hipzbag! Check out this modern day tiny tote that rides on your hip on the Gifts, Gizmos, and Gadgets page in the September issue of the magazine!
The leading national green parenting publication used advice from Orca client Andrea Donsky for a story on nutritional needs for kids during the school year. Andrea’s tips and her website, NaturallySavvy.com, are featured in the August/September issue, on newsstands now across the country!
We love it when Orca clients get featured in annual baby gift guides!! Lil Jo’s is the latest company to be named one of the best baby gifts in this year’s annual baby gift guide in the September issue. This popular magazine for moms in the Orange County area features the most appealing new items for babies in the much anticipated yearly issue! http://ocfamily.com/t-Baby_fun_baby_products_and_accessories0911.aspx
Almonds pack a powerful punch, and why not enjoy them as your new go-to dipping favorite in chip form! Blue Diamond's New Nut Chips were featured in the September newsletter! http://www.supermarketsavvy.com/newsletters/ssnlsep11.pdf
Tennis pro's need labels for their expensive gear and nothing works better for that than Orca client Name Bubbles! The United States Professional Tennis Association will feature Name Bubbles in an upcoming issue!
Dr. Egle Bytautiene of Protec Maternity Wear wrote about the dangers of electromagnetic fields and the effects they have on the human body and fetuses. Thanks to our wonderful client Protec Maternity Wear, pregnant women can get clothes to protect their unborn babies and themselves! http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ead168738a7fc46d
The world’s only true organic gem is also one of the hottest accessory trends this fall! Orca client India Rows, Founder of ThePearlGirls.com, gave a fabulous interview this morning in Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC! A Certified Pearl Grader, India showed off her exquisite jewelry collection and gave expert insight on what makes pearls both timeless and fashion-forward! http://www.myfox8.com/videobeta/f9bbcf7c-efed-4b93-95f7-eaa264c2f073/News/Pearl-Girls-8-51
Oh how sweet it is when a delightful client receives an equally delightful write-up in her hometown publication. This one has great pictures to boot! Congratulations to Judy Masucci from A Mother’s Boutique for being such an inspiring Pittsburgh entrepreneur! http://pine-richland.patch.com/articles/motherhood-creates-idea-for-new-business-for-pine-woman
Pick up a package of San-J's Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers and indulge the gluten-free way! San-J's Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers were featured as a "Delightful Fave" in the Summer 2011 issue of the quarterly magazine!
The national magazine is helping its readers take the ouch out of children's vaccines and other pricks with Orca client Buzzy. The October issue features a smiling Buzzy on page 32!
Party season is upon us and the experts at InvitationBox.com have provided valuable invitation writing tips to the readers! http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/454063_You-re-invited----.html
Label your child's belongings and help to save the planet with InvitationBox.com's recycled stickers! The Orca client’s eco-friendly labels were featured in the September 2011 back-to-school issue! http://www.pageturnpro.com/TulsaKids-Magazine/29996-September-2011/index.html#/34
The online travel magazine for Rhode Islanders featured a fabulous review of the Orca client Hipzbag this week. Here’s a link to the write-up. http://riroads.com/page.cgi?page=hipzreview
The online travel magazine for Rhode Islanders included a rave review of the Orca client Abrigo Bag this week. Check it out here. http://riroads.com/page.cgi?page=abrigo
An image from the Rosh Hashanah stationery line from InvitationBox.com, with credit, is included in the current issue.
The editor featured Romarsi Pesto to Go in their New Products section on September 15. http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2011/06/romarsi-all-natural-pesto-to-go.aspx
The site featured a great review of Romarsi Pesto and a recipe on September 4! http://www.sandiegofoodfinds.com/2011/08/new-pesto-is-on-market-get-recipe-here.html
The editor featured a great write-up about ExTreme ReTrailers on September 16. http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2011/09/14/take-the-store-to-the-customers-extreme-retrailers/
The wildly popular website featured the news release about ExTreme ReTrailers on September 14. http://news.yahoo.com/farewell-fading-foot-traffic-waiting-walk-ins-being-071628331.html
The website featured the news release about ExTreme ReTrailers on September 14. http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2011/09/say-farewell-to-fading-foot-traffic-waiting-for-walk-ins-and-being-in-the-wrong-spot-at-the-wrong-time.html
The website featured the news release about ExTreme ReTrailers on September 14. http://pressreleases.americanbankingnews.com/2011/09/14/say-farewell-to-fading-foot-traffic-waiting-for-walk-ins-and-being-in-the-wrong-spot-at-the-wrong-time/
Stephen Joseph’s Quilted Airplane Backpack is featured in the September issue. You can see it online in the digital edition here: http://www.pageturnpro.com/TulsaKids-Magazine/29996-September-2011/index.html#34
The website featured Stephen Joseph’s Rolling Ladybug Backpack in a round-up of awesome school bags for little girls! http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/124292/6_awesome_backpacks_little_girls
The website featured a great write-up about Stephen Joseph and a variety of its wonderful school accessories! http://mommymandy.com/back-to-school-stephen-joseph
The editor requested a sample to review Wikki Stix kitchen and party uses. The magazine caters to people in college. Wikki Stix were featured in the September issue!
The blogger featured the Wikki Stix Rainbow Pak on her site and offered another as a giveaway for one lucky reader! http://mommylife.net/reviews/2011/09/wikki-stix-creatables.html#009943
Do you really need a shelf with 100 sticks of deodorant just because you know how to extreme coupon? This trend is explored in a well-researched article in the current edition and it features the expert advice of Jen Kugler from Orca client Coupon Sense! http://yellowscene.com/2011/08/19/pick-a-poison-drop-a-dime-save-a-smidge/
The recent issue features a wonderful article on Orca client Katie Grove, the creator of the popular Abrigo Bag! The Ohio State publication loves to features the success of Ohio residents! http://uweekly.com/article/a-bag-to-hang-your-coat-on-2933/
They say a girl can never go wrong with pearls! Never has that been more true than with the fresh & daring designs at ThePearlGirls.com. Pick up the double Fall Shopping Issue and find this Orca client featured along with a special reader offer (HINT: a chance at 15% off site-wide!!). Find it on newsstands everywhere now!
Kids today are exposed to so many new elements with the growth of media, internet and social networking. How can a parent reach out to their kids with their advice, guidance and support with so many vapid distractions? The Detroit-area publication will feature an article written by Orca client Dave Walters in which he discusses how he was able to reach his two teenagers by creating a book for them using his website, Book2MyKids.com.
A great educational tool for ages 8 and up, the award-winning Brainstring Advanced from Recent Toys provides hours of challenging fun! Is it easy? Knot! This brainteaser puzzle was featured in the September 2011 issue!
Look festive on or off the course! The national golf magazine will be featuring Skedouche Christmas Sweaters in the upcoming Nov/Dec 2011 Holiday Gift-Giving Edition!
Keep baby safe and stylish with Oliver B's crib slat bumpers. The magazine will feature the Orca client in their October Baby Guide!
Editors at Parents Magazine trust Orca publicists to bring them the most innovative mommy gear on the market! In fact, the latest Orca client to receive a glowing review from the Parents editorial team is Aqueduck! Check out this terrific feature on Parents.com today about this germ-preventing bathroom solution! http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2011/09/for-13-life-can-get-a-little-easier/
The savvy Orca team has secured another national hit for a client! Hipzbag will be on the coupon page of the Holiday Shopping issue! Readers will save 20 percent on the Hipzbag when it hits stands in November!
The anniversary issue is out and it features the hand-stamped pewter princess wands from Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs! Editors fell in love with these and included them in the “Best Choices” list. Check it out on page 62! http://issuu.com/babycouture/docs/bc_us_anniversary2011_optimized?mode=window
Refreshing and packed with nutrients, this Chocolate Orange Smoothie made using the goodness of Blue Diamond's Chocolate Almond Breeze was featured on the enormously popular website! Wait, what? Is there really sweet potato hidden in there? http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/09/13/chocolate-orange-smoothie/
It’s an exciting weekend for Moms who saw a problem, created a solution and turned it into retail reality! Thousands of mom inventors are gathering this weekend in Louisville, KY for the annual ABC Kid’s Expo and we are getting many of them featured on TV! This morning, Orca PR secured 6 LIVE interviews for some of the most amazing mom invented products and services on the Fox station’s super popular morning show. Check out the series of live interviews and product demos for clients including: DiaperBuds, Aqueduck, Judy Masucci from A Mother’s Boutique and many more! http://www.wdrb.com/category/184090/keith-kaiser-out-and-about?redirected=true
The blogger featured a great review about Klima in one of her September blog posts! http://consumethegood.blogspot.com/2011/09/talk-about-sweat-naturally.html
The blogger featured Blamtastic in a great review online about “travel must haves people should never leave home without!" http://www.southernbritt.com/traveling-easy/
The Pearl Girls are featured in the special Fall Shopping Issue on newsstands now until Nov. 11. All You readers will receive 15 percent when shopping at ThePearlGirls.com with an exclusive code!
Give the dog lover on your gift list a set of their very own personalized pet photo stickers to adorn every letter, bill or package that they send! The magazine will be featuring InvitationBox.com's personalized pet photo stickers in their Holiday Gift Guide in the December issue!
Fabulously festive and a tiny bit tacky, Orca client Skedouche Christmas Sweaters will be featured in the magazine in their upcoming holiday gift guide!
Turning down time into toning time just got easy with Trim Treads! These amazing athletic shoes do all the work for you and are the most affordable, effective and efficient fitness shoe on the market! Perfect for a mom who might be trying to get into shape - Orca found just such a blogger who provided a glowing review! http://weightlossmother.com/2011/09/trim-treads-let-the-shoes-do-the-work-a-review.html
The magazine featured Arctic Zero in a great review! http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2011/07/arctic-zero-low-calorie-chocolate-dipped-ice-crea.aspx
The online news website featured Arctic Zero on Sept. 11! http://www.dolcedolce.com/.
The blog writer mentioned Name Bubbles in an article about great travel must-haves! http://www.southernbritt.com/traveling-easy/
Name Bubbles is featured in the coupon section of the current issue!
The national magazine is letting readers know about Name Bubbles and offering them a fabulous deal in the coupon section of the issue that comes out Sept. 23!
The site featured Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze on Sept. 15! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/176776/pack-an-allergen-free-lunch-box
The website featured both Blue Diamond Nut Chips & Nut Thins on Sept. 15! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/176776/pack-an-allergen-free-lunch-box
The website featured Blue Diamond’s Nacho Nut Chips on Sept. 19! http://islandlife808.com/reviews/blue-diamond-nachos-flavored-baked-nut-chips-review/
The site featured Yummi Bears on Sept. 15! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/176776/pack-an-allergen-free-lunch-box
The site featured San-J’s Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers on Sept. 15! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/176776/pack-an-allergen-free-lunch-box.
Stop lugging around that over-stuffed diaper bag bursting at the seams with bulky diapers! DiaperBuds fit into the palm of your hand and stop the bulk! Check them out in the fall issue. You can also view the online edition at the link below: http://flashedition.com/publication?m=2666&l=1
Getting your kiddos to take their daily vitamins has never been easier, thanks to Orca client Hero Nutritionals! Their Sugar-Free Yummi Bears Gummy Vitamins were featured in the September 2011 issue!
Bride and Groom thinks the Abrigo Bag is a perfect gift for bridesmaids and the perfect travel accessory! The popular wedding publication is featuring the Orca client in its current issue!
Fashion meets function with toxin-free, soft leather baby shoes, matching bibs and squeakers from Orca client Lil Jo's. Make sure to check out the adorable line featured in the current issue in the Cash-In-This-Week section—on stands today
Those of us who have wished for a second set of hands in the kitchen need wish no more! That’s all thanks to a brilliant invention called the Bagwell. Food editors across the country LOVE this Orca client! Be sure to check out the November issue to see the Bagwell featured in the "From the Food Editor" page.
The popular website featured the MissNowMrs.com 48-hour sale on Sept. 21! http://stylesegment.tumblr.com/post/10484054231/miss-now-mrs
The website included MissNowMrs.com in a blog post about the hassles of name-changing on Sept. 20! http://www.mrsguided.com/2011/08/13/its-not-enough-that-we-have-to-give-birth/
The "Food Guy" is raving about Orca clients! He will be featuring Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips in their "new food discoveries" column Wed., Sept. 28, and Arctic Zero in the same column the following week, on Wed., Oct. 5!
They are legal ladies with innovative solutions for those who can't afford legal help in the form of pricey retainer fees. Billie Tarascio from Mesa law firm Tarascio & Del Vecchio will be featured as an expert in an article on Sept. 30! The Orca client will talk about the rising trend of DIY lawyers (folks representing themselves) as a result of the slow economy.
Bring the fun to your next get together with Orca client Buffalo Games! Gotcha! and Truth Be Told are a great way to get to know your friends and have a blast! Editors wrote a great review about both games. http://toyxplosion.com/2011/09/gotcha-and-truth-be-told-from-buffalo-games-review/
Orca publicists have secured yet another national magazine feature! The magazine will feature PhotoWow.com front and center in a story about vintage-style wall art in the December issue! Check out the fabulous ways you can display your photos at www.Photowow.com!
Yet another fashion spread featuring Orca client Belina! Check out Belina’s Athena Feather Earrings in the October issue, on stands now!
It's no secret that once you open a box of Blue Diamond's Nut Thins, you simply cannot stop eating them! (Or talking about them, thinking about them, dreaming about them...) In fact, this editor loves the Orca client’s Nut Thins so much that he would be willing to work for the company - at least that is what he quips in his editorial! Here is the link: http://dailymail.com/foodandliving/TheFoodGuy/201109273205
Looking for a Halloween treat your dentist will approve? The Maryland edition of the popular website says Wikki Stix is it! 10 out of 10 dentists recommend the creative, educational, cavity-free toy. Get your Wikki Stix Trick-or-Treat Pak with 50 individually wrapped Wikkies and Halloween play sheets! Order your Trick-or-Treat Pak before Oct. 21 and get a free Halloween Fun Kit perfect for decorating windows, pumpkins, masks and more! http://germantown.patch.com/articles/halloween-safety-tips-for-your-little-trick-or-treater
Orca publicists secured a feature story in today’s edition of the newspaper for our wonderful client Danielle Tate! It’s a great article about Danielle’s journey to launching MissNowMrs.com and the phenomenal success of her company since! Check it out online at: http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bs-ae-name-change-biz-20110928,0,4866895.story
Skip the guilt, and opt for fat-free, gluten-free, protein-rich ice cream instead! Orca client Arctic Zero was featured as "Today's Obsession" on Great Day Green Country this morning! http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2889898
Keep your most important possessions within easy reach with the super-stylish Orca client Hipzbag…as seen in the September issue of the magazine!
Kids love to dress up like super heroes and Do It Yourself Cape Kits by Sew Plain Jane make it easier than ever! Check out this former Orca client’s awesome and super-easy cape kit in the October issue!
Blamtastic's all natural mystery Halloween lip balm is a sweet treat for trick-or-treaters! The Orca client’s Boo Blam is featured in the October issue of the magazine!
The magazine featured InvitationBox.com's Snap Stamp in their upcoming Fall 2011 issue.
The publication featured the Abrigo Bag in its most recent issue. Check out the fabulous review! http://www.examiner.com/travel-technology-in-national/gorgeous-fall-colors-only-begin-to-describe-this-abrigo-bag.
The blogger posted a glowing review for the Abrigo Bag on the home page! http://www.thetravelingtripod.com/
The website posted a fantastic review of Trim Treads on Sept. 23! http://weightlossmother.com/2011/09/trim-treads-let-the-shoes-do-the-work-a-review.html
The website shared information about the Farmers Facebook sweepstakes on their Facebook page on Sept. 28! http://www.facebook.com/richmondevents
The site posted information and contest rules for the Farmers Insurance sweepstakes on Sept. 29! http://sweepstakeshunter.blogspot.com/2011/09/miami-food-network-escape-sweepstakes.html
The website posted information about the Farmers Insurance sweepstakes on Sept. 29! http://onemommasavingmoney.blogspot.com/2011/09/farmers-insurances-sweepstakes-for.html
Information about GoFarmersEd.com was included on the website for the North Carolina Association of Educators in their weekly resources section the week of 9/19! http://www.ncae.org/News.asp?nid=368.
A writer shared information about a cavity-free Halloween treat: Wikki Stix!! http://www.longislandexchange.com/articles/family/ halloween-092111.html
The editor requested a sample to review Wikki Stix for kitchen and party uses and Wikki Stix was featured in the September issue!
The site featured the Ladybug Quilted Backpack and Ladybug Lunchbox from Stephen Joseph Gifts in a lengthy post about the writers's daughter’s first day of school on 9/22! http://accidentalmommies.com/first-day-of-preschool/
An Arizona Dude Ranch Association coupon code was given and featured in the magazine!
Buffalo Games was given a great review on the site! It raved about both Truth Be Told and Gotcha! on Sept. 16! http://www.bsckids.com/2011/09/buffalo-games-brings-gotcha-and-truth-be-told-to-the-party/
Buffalo Games was featured in September in the San Diego publication!
Buffalo Games was featured in the paper in September!
The Nashville publication, Rutherford Parent Magazine (13,839), Williamson Parent Magazine (15,064) and Sumner Parent Magazine featured DiaperBuds in their September issues!
Icy Diamond Totes was featured on Sept. 12! http://onescrappymom.com/2011/09/icy-diamond-totes-keep-medicine-cool/
Icy Diamond Totes was featured in September in a review and giveaway! http://www.myspringfieldmommy.com/2011/09/icy-diamond-totes-review-giveaway.html
The Journal featured Billie Tarascio of Orca client Tarascio and Del Vecchio in an article about do it yourself legal trends in the 9.30.11 edition!
Buzzy was featured in the August issue that focuses on health and wellness! http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_08_2011/index.html
Bee-Stractors were featured in the August issue that focuses on health and wellness! http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_08_2011/index.html
A new hit for an old Orca client! Sakura of America’s state of the art sketching tools are featured in the August issue!
It’s official—Name Bubbles is a back-to-school hit! The wonderful waterproof labels are included in the August issue!
Get kids ready for the new school year with Stephen Joseph’s adorable line of school accessories in themes that boys and girls will love! The magazine featured SJ's adorable Bumble Bee Quilted Backpack in their August "Back to School" issue.
The magazine featured Blamtastic in August Back to School issue!
Buzzy and Bee-Stractor cards are currently featured in the magazine's August issue. Here is a link to the online magazine. The feature is on page 9. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_08_2011/index.html
Save big on the best lip balm available on the market! The highly popular magazine is featuring Orca super star Blamtastic in the popular “Cash In This Week” section…on newsstands now!!!
Keep baby cozy this winter with organic sleep sacks by former Orca client WeeUrban, as seen in the August issue! http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=76406 (pg. 44)
Oliver B's Ventilated Crib Slat Bumpers are stylish and safe for a precious sleeping baby. They are a fantastic invention by Houston mom and Orca client Sara Bloom. Here is a link to a review on the blog and a great video presentation about the bumpers as well! http://babygearmom.com/gear-and-doodads/oliver-b-ventilated-crib-slats/
When necessity becomes the “grandmother” of invention, great things can happen! Just ask Linda Smaldore, inventor of Bean-B-Clean, who was interviewed today for a mom-related segment. The story also posted on their website! http://m.wusa9.com/vanews/article?a=161011&f=237
What do you get the college football fan who has everything? Bet they don’t have a BIGshooz pen yet! Check out the latest review in the popular magazine. http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/Best-Self-Articles/Life-Enrichment/Best-Bulletin-August-2011.html
When kids dress the part for back-to-school, don't forget Name Bubbles so all those new school clothes don't end up in the lost and found! The Orca client is featured in the August issue! http://magazine.tbparenting.com/publication/?m=1129&l=1 (page 18)
A Name Bubbles giveaway is featured on the homepage of the site! www.motherhoodlater.com
How many times have you been stuck at the airport with nowhere to put your coffee, food, newspaper, laptop or other devices? Make sure to take My Airport Butler with you on every trip, so it can be your extra set of hands in a crowded boarding area. My Airport Butler will be featured in the fall issue! This comes just three days into their campaign!
Sweet treats without the guilt! At only 150 calories a pint, this gluten-free delight will help you beat the heat during the last days of summer! Just 3 days into a new campaign with Orca and Media Guide client Arctic Zero will be featured in the newspaper in their "What's New" section on Wed., Aug. 10, 2011!!
If you are looking for a safe place to put your snacks and drinks when you are driving, check out Orca client My Smart Snacker! It’s a personal travel container that holds your favorite snacks and beverages safely at arm’s reach in your car. My Smart Snacker will be featured in the fall issue! Great work by Orca publicists just THREE days into their campaign!
Name changing after nuptials is a big hassle! But thanks to Orca client MissNowMrs.com it doesn’t have to be! “FOX 45 Morning News,” interviewed the site’s founder Danielle Tate today! Her website has helped over 80,000 U.S. brides change their last name with ease!
Bean-B-Clean creator Linda Smaldore offers some phenomenal family advice and a little bit of background on how she became a grandma-preneur! http://www.mommymdguides.com/simple-solutions/mom-profiles/moms-p-through-z/s/linda-smaldore
What mom isn’t looking for a menu makeover that takes the stress out of family meal time? Orca client E-Mealz is featured in the August issue in a wonderful two-page spread focused on meal makeovers! http://www.augustafamily.com/Augusta-Family-Magazine/August-2011/Menu-Makeover/
The magazine's readers can keep their babies clean and get their kids ready for back-to-school shots with DaBib, Buzzy and Bee-Stractor cards! Check out August's issue, www.grfamily.com, on page 9.
Icy Diamond Totes is the absolute ultimate convenience item for stylishly toting your food and beverage items that need to be kept cold while you are “on-the-go.” Check out the August issue featuring the Orca client!
Undercover Mama is making new moms around the country very happy because it makes any shirt a nursing shirt! Here is a Florida mom-to-be who has posted a review about it on the website! She is also doing a giveaway! http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2011/08/02/undercover-mama-review/ The big giveaway is here http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/virtual-baby-shower/
Feathers are one of the season’s hottest trends! And that has Orca client Belina scoring yet another hit…this one on the style page in the August issue. http://indywomanmag.com/2011/08/feather-weight-style-august-2011/
Yummy, yummy, yummy...I've got Yummi Bears in my tummy! Hero Nutritionals' Yummi Bears were featured in the August 2011 issue in a gorgeous healthy lunch box spread!
It's back to school time—time for mom & dad to get organized! Orca's longtime client InvitationBox.com was featured on Your Carolina with Jack & Kimberly this morning in a fabulous back to school segment! http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/backtoschool
She helps people all over the country save money at the grocery store and her community newspaper is impressed! They are working on an article about Laurie Meyers, founder of Coupon Sense, for their 8.20.11 edition.
Name Bubbles comes highly recommended by this back-to-school expert! Check out the great recommendation! http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/backtoschool
SWIMkids USA is continuing to make waves about the importance of water safety! ABC 15's "Smart Family" show has taped a story at SWIMkids USA about the prescription swim program for babies. They will air that story on 8.17.11 and after it runs, they will interview SWIMkids USA founder and owner, Lana Whitehead live.
How can today's shopper save money with coupons in ways their mom never could? Chita Stevenson from Coupon Sense will be on 8.8.11. She will talk about how to use technology to save you money at the cash register on News 4 at 4 p.m.
Not sure where to put your bulky winter coat when you’re traveling…the Abrigo Bag is the perfect solution! The Abrigo Bag, the world’s only luxury travel bag for coats, is featured on the popular travel site. Men take note—every lady needs a great Abrigo Bag! http://blog.thetravelinsider.info/2011/08/stylish-abrigo-coat-bag-a-great-ladies-travel-accessory-and-gift.html
InvitationBox.com’s recycled stickers were featured on August 1! http://www.closertolucy.com/2011/07/invitation-box-review.html
Bright and vibrant, Haiden Surf's boardies keep little guys looking surf ready, even when far from the beach! This editor is raving about Haiden Surf! http://pre-school.families.com/blog/cool-summer-find-haiden-surf-for-little-guys
Her Magazine (20,000) says Hello Yellow! This publication is featuring an article with great decorating tips for using the color yellow in modern-looking rooms! Tips are by Orca client Andrea Evans from In The Pink Boutique! http://www.reflector.com/her/hello-yellow-designer-offers-tips-decorating-sunny-hue-539921 The photo gallery has a photo of a room and then a picture of Andrea.
A wedding is bliss! Unfortunately, the hassle of changing your last name afterwards is not. “Good Morning Nebraska” on the ABC affiliate interviewed Orca client Danielle Tate via Skype this morning! Danielle talked about her website MissNowMrs.com and the ways it can save new brides tons of time! http://www.nebraska.tv/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=6123376&at1=News&h1=Name
"One of the most perfect art toys out there." That is how one mommy blogger describes the Wikki Stix Activity Kit. The writer posted a glowing review of Wikkies, touting their developmental and educational benefits. Her son, who has Asperger's Syndrome, loves to play with the Wikki Stix and she loves that he is fine-tuning his motor skills. http://www.3garnets2sapphires.com/2011/08/finding-balance-with-aspergers-wikki.html
Keep your kids’ lunches cold when they go back to school with Icy Diamond Totes. This weekend, Icy Diamond Totes was featured in all the sites of Brentwood Media Group AND re-posted on Out with Mommy (10,000+)! http://www.westsidetoday.com/n5639/fun-and-frivolous-stuff.html http://outwithmommy.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/fun-and-frivolous-stuff-for-back-to-school/
Spreading the word water safety can never start too early for a child, Lana Whitehead of SWIMkids USA will be an interview guest on "The McMahon Group" on 8.16.11. She will discuss the prescription for water safety program and will be joined by a local parent sharing a story of how her young child saved himself with techniques he learned in a baby water safety class.
The internet can be a scary place for kids and no one knows this better than Christine Mason, founder of Zilladog.com. Zilladog.com is a premiere website that offers free email, games and much more for kids while keeping them safe on the World Wide Web. The Orca client will be interviewed live in today’s 4 p.m. newscast!
The cure for the common "are we there yet?"- that's how the popular travel magazine describes Wikki Stix Travel Fun Kit. They are recommended for travelers of all ages. See the feature on page 14! http://www.pathfinderstravel.com/ebook/ebook062011_6gec74/view_book.html#/0
The editor featured the Portable Parenting App August 8 on the publication’s website/facebook page. Three lucky readers will receive free access codes to the application!
Would you ever share all of the items you bought at the grocery store with TV viewers? Chita Stevenson from Coupon Sense did today on "News 4 at 4" show and in the process, she most likely inspired a lot of folks to begin using coupons! This savvy shopper has great tips for using technology to save money at the grocery store. http://www.kvoa.com/news/coupon-expert-gives-21st-century-tips-and-tricks/
Colored, contemporary pearls are a gorgeous way to accessorize this autumn! The new Fall/Winter Collection from Orca client The Pearl Girls™ is the headline story on the Lifestyle/Fashion section today! We know the site’s 740,000 visitors will LOVE learning about this exquisite jewelry line featuring black, blue, chocolate, pink, and white cultured pearls! http://www.monstersandcritics.com/lifestyle/fashion/features/article_1655793.php
Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts is featured 6 times in the “Cool School Supplies” slideshow on the popular website today! Top picks include Stephen Joseph’s Owl Pencil Case, Owl Notebook, Cupcake Lunchbox, and Robot and Zoo-themed Quilted Backpacks for girls and boys! http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/eating-shopping/shopping-services/62218/cool-school-supplies
The magazine is featuring Stephen Joseph’s adorable school supplies in their August issue! The Firetruck Lunchbox and Cupcake Go Go Bag are two of the darling Stephen Joseph items mentioned! Check out the charming collection at www.stephenjosephgifts.com
The magazine is making sure parents have an easier time teaching kids good behavior. When it’s time for a “time out,” the Time Out Mat from Orca client Portable Parenting is the perfect solution!
Farmers Insurance is a large corporation with a heart of gold. Not only do they raise millions of dollars every year for the March of Dimes, but they've also produced an amazing library of documentaries and curriculum-based classroom activities for teachers to utilize with their teaching plans. The DVD's are free and simple for teachers to obtain too! We're thrilled that the 25,500 readers of the Northern California publication now know about this great program! http://www.tricityvoice.com/displayPages.php?issue=2011-08-09&page=6
Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips were featured as a "Fun Food Find for Summer Outings" on the wildly popular site! http://chefmom.sheknows.com/articles/822539/fun-food-finds-for-summer-outings
They featured a giveaway of the Undercover Mama on their website: http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/giveaway-undercover-mama/
Orca client Danielle Tate is the Small Business section headline story today! The site’s 5.4 million visitors will enjoy reading about this savvy first-time entrepreneur behind MissNowMrs.com and how she took a common frustration, came up with a solution and launched a very successful business! http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/10/us-column-cohen-missnowmrs-idUSTRE7794XP20110810
Stay cool as a cucumber this summer when enjoying San-J's Szechaun Beef Salad! This lovely & tangy salad was featured in the Aug/Sept issue in a gorgeous spread!
Picked as a top "back-to-school essential," InvitationBox.com's recycled stickers were featured in the August 2011 issue! Congrats to Orca client Blamtastic who also graced this spread! http://www.mmagazinebayarea.com/august-2011-south
How can you make a menu for a yummy dinner and then find coupons to help you get groceries for that meal at yummy bargain prices? The experts at Coupon Sense know all about that and Yvette Carroll, a savvy Coupon Sense shopper will give viewers in the Windy City all kinds of tips for menu planning with coupons!!!
Add a touch of magic to little girl dress-up with a mini custom pewter princess wand by Lisa Leonard Designs…as seen on the popular website today. http://www.metroparent.com/Blogs/Gimme-Gimme/August-2011/Gimme-Gimme-Pewter-Custom-Bubble-Wand/
"Keep a kid occupied for hours..." A columnist featured the Wikki Stix Travel Fun Kit in her travel column today. She even warns parents they may be tempted to play with the updated, "jazzier" version of pipe cleaners. We couldn't agree more! http://thecoastnews.com/view/full_story/15000854/article-Gadgets-for-making-life-on-the-road-easier?instance=lead_story_left_column
Orca client Corky Newcomb, President of Nitelite Sports, was interviewed yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles, Market 2! Corky talked about his fun and unique line of sporting products for the whole family!
The site featured a glowing review of Stephen Joseph’s school items on August 10! http://themombuzz.com/2011/08/10/stephen-joseph-elementary-school-must-haves/
The Flower Quilted Backpack from Stephen Joseph Gifts was featured as the “Hot Product of the Day” on August 1! http://www.nashvilleparent.com/hot-products/stylish-kid-packs
The site is currently featuring the Sailing-themed Quilted Backpack from Stephen Joseph Gifts in their “Things Kids Love” section! http://www.liparentonline.com/things_kids_love.html
The website featured Stephen Joseph’s Monkey GoGo Bag in a month long reader promotion this summer! http://www.charlotteparent.com/articlemain.php?Travel-Photo-Contest-Prizes-3743
The editor featured Stephen Joseph Gifts on August 8! http://allthingschic.net/?s=stephenjosephgifts.com
The editor-in-chief requested Wikki Stix samples and featured them in a great write-up! http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15300/Wikki-Stix-A-Parent-And-Teacher-Favorite-For.html
Wikki Stix was featured in reader giveaway and were very well received!
The Phoenix (Market #12) radio program featured Orca client Ron Gandy of Ladder-Tite in an eight minute segment on July 14! http://www.gcnlive.com/programs/homeImprovement/archives.php
Gluten-free goodies abound! The magazine featured two Orca clients, Blue Diamond's Nut Thins and San-J's Brown Rice Crackers, in their August 2011 "Cool Stuff" page of the magazine!
The national hits for Orca clients are pouring in this week! Make sure to check out the latest issue which features Orca client, Arbordoun on page 24!
Snack attack? Grab a bag of Nut Chips for some guilt-free snacking! Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips were featured in the newspaper on August 4 in their "Shopping Cart" column online! http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/article_4651fa94-b94f-5e1e-a4e2-fc912140051f.html
Orca clients are well known for their wide ranging expertise. Orca client Kim Harman of Tend Roses will be featured in another great television interview in tonight’s 10 p.m. newscast on ABC in SLC. Kim will discuss ways to increase chances for landing a job in this tough economy.
Summer isn't over yet! Pick your favorite flavor of Arctic Zero ice cream and indulge - an entire pint is only 150 calories! This dreamy new ice cream was featured in the newspaper on Aug. 10 in their "What's New" section!
Hey Phoenix TV viewers...Orca client Lana Whitehead from SWIMkids USA and local mom Shasta Bear and her amazing little 3 year old boy Max Bear were on AZ-TV this morning at 9. Host Pat McMahon talked with Shasta about how Max saved himself from drowning when he was 16 months old! His dog accidentally pushed him into the spa and little Max rolled over to float-a lifesaving technique he learned in a baby water safety class at SWIMkids USA. McMahon also talked with Lana about the new “doctor's prescription for baby water safety/swim lessons program" that has started here in Maricopa County.
Dave Walters is a Dad on a mission! His mission is simple: at a time when there are so many distractions and technology has all but taken over family time, this California dad is vowing to help parents reach out to children with advice, guidance and support with a custom-written book their child can keep and reflect on for the rest of their life! Dave discusses his fantastic new website Book2MyKids.com, where parents can easily make a special book packed with personal advice and wisdom for their children, on "Good Morning Arizona" on 8.22.11.
If you're looking for a way to beat the heat, let your kids play with Easy Playhouse! The popular site featured Easy Playhouse today in an article about crafts to keep your kids busy. http://www.silive.com/relationships/index.ssf/2011/08/get_your_craft_on.html
California father of two and Orca client Dave Walters will be a guest on "The McMahon Group" on AZ-TV on 8.23.11. Dave will discuss how parents can write to their kids about their values, direction and love and how his creative new website Book2MyKids.com makes that process so easy!
Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts is featured twice in Working Mother Magazine’s online back-to-school shopping guide for pre-school and elementary kids. Their Sports Wallet and Owl Pencil Case made the list of 11 featured items! http://www.workingmother.com/gift-guides/back-school-pre-school-and-elementary-school-guide
The station interviewed Orca client Corky Newcomb this morning about his company Nitelite Sports and his many innovations! Five listeners also won Corky’s newest invention - The Talking Autograph Baseball™! www.talkingautographbaseballs.com
If you are in Phoenix be sure to watch ABC 15's "Smart Family Show" at 3:30 this afternoon. Lana Whitehead from SWIMkids USA is the live guest! The show's cameraman also spent a day at SWIMkids USA a couple of weeks ago, taping a baby swim class, interviewing a parent with a compelling near-drowning story, talking with an emergency room nurse and then going to a local pediatricians office. The story will be about the new prescription for baby swim lessons. SWIMkids USA is on the forefront of getting this program up and running in Arizona and is part of a dedicated group of water safety advocates wanting to take it nationwide. Congratulations to our fabulous Orca Client, SWIMkids USA!
Congratulations to Bill Dwight, creator of FamZoo! Bill's outstanding article about teens and money management is published in the magazine's current edition. Check it out on page 12!
Life coach and expert Kim Harman will be featured in a live interview during the morning show on 08-29-11. The Orca client will tell viewers how to attract their dream jobs and give tips on the interviewing process.
Orca client Danielle Tate, Founder of MissNowMrs.com, gave a fabulous interview today on the show “MORE” in Oregon! http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6161471
The food editor is featuring Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze in her food column Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011!
The ladies of Columbus, Ohio who are gearing up for a cold winter will have a new way to carry those bulky coats…The Abrigo Bag! Orca client and creator of the world’s only luxury travel bag, Katie Grove, will be interviewed during a live segment on GOOD DAY COLUMBUS on Friday, Aug. 26. The Columbus resident and suave business woman is going to talk about how she came up with the concept for the bag and how she is able to run a successful business in this economy. The segment will include a live demonstration of how the Abrigo Bag works!
Healthy snacking at its best! Both Blue Diamond's Nut Thins and Nut Chips are going to be featured on Daytime Alabama on Friday, Aug. 26!
It’s essential info for every new bride! The station interviewed Orca client Danielle Tate this morning about the hassle of going from a Miss to a Mrs on paper – and how to simplify it! Hint: Use www.MissNowMrs.com! Check out Danielle’s fabulous segment: http://www.fox40.com/videobeta/a55f96f5-6b56-425e-a52b-75b09c050161/News/A-Brides-Essential-Guide-for-Going-from-Miss-to-Mrs-Danielle-Tate
No more Golfer Burnout! When hitting the links, make sure to protect yourself from the sun while looking stylish. The guide is featuring...and highly recommending...Orca client UV Skinz for players!
A very embarrassed woman has been arrested in Arkansas for stealing newspapers for the coupons. Is it a crime to be thrifty? How can you coupon in a sane way? Coupon Sense expert Yvette Carroll to the rescue!!! She will appear live on Good Morning Arizona on 8.20.11 at 7:20 a.m. to give tips on how to coupon without going to the extreme.
Information about GoFarmersEd.com from Farmers Insurance was included in their e-newsletter on Monday, August 8.
The media is loving the GoFarmersEd.com program! Just in time for back to school, the "Classrooms" section is letting local educators know where the local Farmers Insurance office is so that they can obtain these wonderful educational DVD's for their classrooms! http://tinyurl.com/3f6rtol
“Daybreak USA,” the nationally syndicated show, aired four live promotions on Friday with Orca client Nitelite Sports for its innovative Talking Autograph Baseball!
Orca clients give such great interviews and Kim Harman of Tend Roses is no exception to the rule! In fact, Kim just did a 30 minute radio interview about how her amazing program transforms lives! She was such a wonderful guest that the show has already booked her for three future segments! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandi-tuttle/2011/08/22/tend-roses-in-your-own-lifes-garden
If you're looking for something fun to do with your family, gather around a table and take out Buffalo Games for a fun filled night. Edmonton's Child Magazine's website is currently featuring both Truth Be Told and Gotcha! games. http://www.edmontonschild.com/products/video-games.
We're going to the chapel and we're going to get married...going to the chapel of love...ya ya ya ya...The magazine is planning to feature InvitationBox.com's latest styles of bridal shower and wedding invitations in their upcoming issue!
The digital version featured a fantastic write-up about the Hipzbag this week in the “Gear To Go” section. This regular section highlights a product each week that makes travel a little easier. http://www.travelpress.com/IDEA/index.php
Congratulations to Orca client Lana Whitehead for a wonderful segment on the CBS EARLY SHOW this morning! We know America was touched by this heartwarming and informative segment about SWIMkids USA and the Water Safe Babies program. In case you missed it, check out the video clip: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7378071n&tag=contentMain;contentBody
Orca clients love getting featured on fabulous national websites. The latest Orca client to be featured here is well-known life coach, Kim Harman of Tend Roses. Kim’s latest article containing job interview tips has been featured on AOL.com’s jobs page! http://jobs.aol.com/articles/bloggers/kim-harman/
Goodbye greasy potato chips! Say hello to Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips, made with whole grain brown rice and almonds! These new good-for-you, gluten-free chips were featured in their "Foodie Finds" section online today! http://www.nwitimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/article_0d159014-1c14-5ee1-88e7-e5e2059ac9bf.html
Buzz continues over the radio airwaves for Orca client Nitelite Sports! Founder/Inventor Corky Newcomb was interviewed today on the Alabama radio station about his many innovations, including the new Talking Autograph Baseball and Nitegames Family Fun Pak!
Orca client Judy Masucci from A Mother's Boutique hosted a fabulous fashion show on TV in Phoenix today! She showed off some of her collection of stylish maternity wear from Annee Mathew on the “Smart Family” show! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/stylish-and-functional-breastfeeding-fashions
Wikki Stix, the toy that makes things easier for moms everywhere! That is how the creative, no-mess toys for kids of all ages were described on Great Day St. Louis. The Orca client’s amazing kits were featured in the weekly Mish Mash Mom segment on 8/22. http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/School-Lunches-128099188.html
This school year, tots will love to tote a fun lunchbox or backpack by Stephen Joseph Gifts! The popular website picked this Orca client’s Monster Lunchbox and Owl GoGo Bag as a top choice in stylish school gear! Check it out: http://projectnursery.com/2011/08/back-to-school-lunching-in-style/
"Blue Diamond can do just about anything with the incredible almond." That is what Supermarket Sleuth, Rosemary Boggs, said about Blue Diamond's Nut Thins, Nut Chips and Almond Breeze yesterday in her food column!
The doctors from Good Night Pediatrics are valley experts on all things kids & health related. KPHO—TV’s 5:30 p.m. newscast last night did a live interview with Dr. Rachael Blumenthal of Good Night Pediatrics about kids, back to school and dehydration in these record temperatures! The station has done a whole-long series this week on staying hydrated during Arizona’s hottest temperatures.
The Facebook page for Brides Magazine featured Lisa Leonard’s custom hand-stamped wedding cake forks today! Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/BRIDES
Buffalo Games were featured in a giveaway on 8/26/11. The feature included a 20-30 second live promo four times during the four-hour broadcast.
The magazine's blog featured Belina on 8-11! http://www.gladysmagazineblog.com/?p=22
The popular publication featured the Hipzbag in the Cash In this Week section of the 8-15 issue!
Beat boredom with board games! Grab your friends and family and play Gotcha! and Truth Be Told from Orca client Buffalo Games. Both games are currently featured on the website.
Katie Grové, creator of the world’s first and only luxury travel bag, appeared on a segment for FOX 28. Katie talked about how she came up with the idea for the Abrigo Bag and how she turned it into a successful business venture…even in this economy!
Orca client Judy Masucci from A Mother's Boutique hosted a fabulous fashion show on TV in Phoenix today! She showed off some of her collection of stylish maternity wear from Annee Mathew!
Sara Bloom from Oliver B has been selected as a featured speaker at the large Women's Conference in Houston on Nov. 16. She will let other small business owners know about her thoughts regarding pricing for a product. This event is expected to draw 5,000 women for the overall Women's Conference and about 500 attendees for Sara's speech. Congratulations to Orca client Sara Bloom!
Our own Coupon Queen Laurie Meyers, creator of Coupon Sense, is front page news of her local community paper! Check out this article about her! http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1tmk6/STSIssue82011/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santansun.com%2F
Orca client Melanie Hurley of Piggy Paint is front and center today on the website. Click this link to see a fantastic question and answer profile piece. Melanie talks about creating a safer nail polish and shares fun information—including "What she wanted to be as a kid?" and "Why the Piggy logo?" She is on their social media today as well! http://www.ecobold.com/blogs/222-non-toxic-nail-polish-by-piggy-paint
How can you plan a meal and then save money because you used coupons? Yvette Carroll from Orca client Coupon Sense shows viewers how on Midday News! http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/ac8a7c94-ed1c-492b-a26b-0a2880f111c4/News/Midday-Fix-Menu-Planning
The editor for the website for Long Island Bride & Groom Magazine featured a great post about MissNowMrs.com on August 16. http://gettingmarriedonlongisland.com/2011/08/change-your-surname-with-ease-did-you-know/
The hosts at Daytime Alabama were snacking happily throughout the show on Friday, Aug. 26 thanks to one Orca client! Blue Diamond's delicious Nut Chips and Nut Thins decorated the table in front of the hosts as they opened the show! http://video.alabamas13.com/v/44119423/jones-is-hungry-mocha-panna-cotta.htm?q=Blue+Diamond
TV stations from coast to coast love interviewing Orca clients. The latest TV interview happened this morning. Kim Harman of Tend Roses was interviewed during the morning newscast for a live 3-minute and 30-second segment! We are thrilled that the show will have her back on as a guest in a few weeks and will make a series of interviews that follow each other. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=165&sid=17018464
Check out the home page for Raising Arizona Kids Magazine's online edition! Our talented client Laurie Meyers, along with her story of how she started her business and where it is today, is the very first feature!!! Congratulations to Laurie Meyers of Coupon Sense! http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/index.php?page=article_view&ar_id=1871
The editor featured an article about job interviewing tips provided by Kim Harman of Tend Roses on August 8. http://www.mlive.com/jobs/index.ssf/2011/08/8_suggestions_for_getting_out_of_your_jo.html
The editor featured Kim Harman’s article with tips for landing your dream job on 08-17-11 in the online magazine. http://www.blackperspective.com/index.php/blog/articles/tips/171-10-target-tips-for-letting-your-dream-job-find-you
Fire up the grill over Labor Day weekend for some gluten-free goodies from San-J! Their Glazed Chicken & Peach Skewers were featured today! http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Recipes/Chicken-659/Glazed-Chicken--Peach-Skewers-2292.aspx
“Good Morning Arizona” interviewed Orca client Danielle Tate this morning! It was a GREAT segment and Danielle gave another fabulous and informative interview about changing your last name with ease through www.MissNowMrs.com! Check it out online at: http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/MissNowMrscom-makes-name-changes-easy-for-newly-married-128693488.html
Kids begging for an email account? Orca client Christine Mason created the solution with Zilladog.com. Parenting.com reports today that "If it’s a secure, parental-controlled email account you’re looking for, a site called Zilladog is worth checking out.” http://www.parenting.com/blogs/children-and-technology-blog/jeana-lee-tahnk/your-kid-begging-email-account-zillamail-safe-sta
The arts and entertainment reporter interviewed the creator of UV Skinz and featured the interview in Sunday’s paper on 08-28-11.
The editor featured UV Skinz in the August issue!
The food and lifestyle editor featured Romarsi Pesto in her “Culinary Thrill Seeking” column on August 10!
The website featured a glowing review of Stephen Joseph’s school gear on August 24! http://www.mogulbaby.com/2011/08/colorful-fun-school-accessories-stephen-joseph/
The website featured a glowing review of Stephen Joseph’s school gear on August 24! http://www.mogulbaby.com/2011/08/colorful-fun-school-accessories-stephen-joseph/
The website featured Undercover Mama in a glowing review and giveaway on 8.31.11! http://pjmommy.com/undercover-mama-review-giveaway/.
The website featured Blue Diamond’s Nut Chips on 8.29.11! http://sallybernstein.com/food/chefs-corner/products.htm
The writer has reviewed Name Bubbles and also hosted a giveaway for a back-to-school event. http://www.raisingmy5sons.com/2011/08/back-to-school-bash-name-bubbles.html
Danielle Tate from MissNowMrs.com taped an interview that aired twice during the morning news on Wednesday, Aug. 31. http://www.kpho.com/story/15368234/married-women-use-website-to-change-name-save-time
The website featured the Reuters.com story about MissNowMrs.com on August 16. http://business.financialpost.com/2011/08/16/hassle-turns-newlywed-into-entrepreneur/
Pittsburgh Farmers Insurance AgencyPoint Director Dave Howard was interviewed on the show “Our Region’s Business” on Sunday, Aug. 28. The segment aired three times on Sunday at 11a.m, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Keeping kids' belongings labeled the planet-friendly way as the school year starts, InvitationBox.com's recycled labels were featured in the August 2011 issue! Or, if you need water-proof labels for lunch boxes, another Orca client, Name Bubbles, is featured in the same spread!
The quarterly publication featured San-J’s Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers in their Summer 2001 issue!
Information about GoFarmersEd.com was included in the August e-newsletter for the American School Councelor Association! http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs064/1101436446206/archive/1107169115943.html
Tune to the channel 12 morning show on the Fourth of July and you will see an exclusive story about SWIMkids USA! The Orca client is a major force in the movement in Arizona to get doctors to give a prescription to a child for swim lessons, during the 9-12 month well-baby visit. They are on the ground floor of working to eventually make this a process that is done nationwide. It is the newest movement in water safety efforts and SWIMkids USA is leading the way. Congratulations SWIMkids USA!!!
Two Orca clients are featured in the July/August issue! Stephen Joseph's Beach Totes and the Talking Autograph Baseball by Nitelite Sports recieved excellent placement in the summer gear guide. Check them out on page 12 at http://magazinevolume.com/8620LS/#/12/ or http://tampabaygoodliving.com/
Surf's up for lil' dudes! Haiden Surf was featured in the July issue!
Orca loves being one of the favorite PR firms that national magazines turn to when looking for good products to feature. That’s exactly how Hair Shadz landed a wonderful feature in the July issue! Be sure to look for the feature titled "scalp savior" in the July issue on stands now!
InvitationBox.com has the coolest invitations on the block for all of your summer entertaining needs! The magazine features one example in the Sizzlin' Essentials of their July issue http://magazine.tbparenting.com/publication/?m=1129&l=1 (page 32-33). Easy Playhouse and Sew Plain Jain are also featured on these pages!
The editor featured Wine Fashion Wear, Wine Glass Wear and Wine Bottle Wear in current issue which will remain on newsstands through December!
The popular blog featured a write-up about Lisa Leonard Designs on June 17. http://www.theweddingringblog.com/2011/06/jewelry-lisa-leonard-designs.html
The magazine editor featured UV Skinz in the July issue!
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage. But, what about your pre-baby body? Dr. Robert Cohen is a local, board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic plastic surgery in Scottsdale who says he has seen an influx of women undergoing what cosmetic surgeons are calling “the mommy makeover.” To hear all about this latest watch the KPHO Morning Show Monday in the 5:30 a.m. hour to hear all about it from Dr. Cohen.
Name Bubbles labels are a new favorite of the Grandmas Briefs blog! Check out this great review! http://www.grandmasbriefs.com/back-room/review-name-bubbles.html
Orca client Protec Maternity Wear is featured in the current issue! This is a premier magazine for grandparents! http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/grand/20110708_v3/index.php#/8
Surf's up! Head on over to An Island Life to see the lil' dude rocking Haiden Surf's boardies all over Hawaii! http://islandlife808.com/index.php?s=Haiden+Surf
The magazine is featuring Stephen Joseph's Beach Totes in the July issue!
No need to stress about what's for dinner tonight! San-J's family-friendly recipe for Orange Chicken was featured in the July 2011 issue in a full-page spread!
Get fired up for the long weekend ahead AND for San-J's AMAZING feature in the May/June issue! Their Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken received a full page featuring an image of the succulent dish and recipe. PLUS, the article appeared in all five Housetrends Magazines (published in Cincinnati, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, Florida). The article also appeared on the website, http://housetrends.com!
Interior Designer Kimm Jones from In the Pink Boutique shared her great and practical advice for simple ways to lighten and transform a room for more of a summertime feel on Good Morning Arizona on July 5. http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/How-to-give-your-home-a-beachy-feel-125024069.html
On 7.3.11, Channel 12 presented a TV news story on the 6 p.m. and the 10 p.m. news about a pilot water safety program that will begin next month in Maricopa County. It is a program where doctors will write a prescription for swim lessons at a child's well-baby check-up. This news feature story was shot and interviews were conducted at SWIMkids USA. Congratulations to SWIMkids for once again providing all of the needed visuals and content for the local media to create a compelling presentation. http://www.azcentral.com/video/1035800112001
The buzz continues to grow for Orca client, Buzzy and Bee Stractors! Today on the website a fabulous review was posted. Also, the editor tweeted (part) of the review and posted it on Facebook. Please see review here, http://parentworld.com/hot-products/shot-stings-no-more.
The popular parenting magazine is featuring UV Skinz in their summer issue with an article about keeping your kids safe in the summer sun!
The hits keep rolling in for Orca client UV Skinz! The magazine is featuring them in their July issue. Plus, two other Orca clients, Wikki Stix and Stephen Joseph Gifts, are also featured on the same page!
Surfer style for your little dude! The magazine featured Orca client Haiden Surf in their July 2011 issue! AND you can see Hair Shadz by MoniMay in this same spread!
There’s no denying that television news stations from coast to coast love to feature Orca clients. Christine Mason creator of Zilladog.com was interviewed in a live 3 minute and 30 second segment yesterday morning about keeping your kids safe while online! http://www.kptv.com/video?clipId=6020678&autostart=true
It's a double feature for two Orca clients in the current issue! Simply sweet, BabyBox.com's personalized tooth fairy dolls will keep her precious tooth tucked away for the tooth fairy to retrieve at night. Polished to perfection, Piggy Paint's non-toxic nail polish will keep your little one's toes pretty and bright!
The popular show “Midday Live” interviewed Orca client Danielle Tate today for almost 5 minutes! Danielle gave a fabulous interview! She shared tips for new brides on how her website, www.MissNowMrs.com, can help save them wasted time and headache! www.WBKO.com: http://www.wbko.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6028634&flvUri=&partnerclipid=
The magazine featured InvitationBox.com's children's party invitations in the June/July issue, both online and in print! http://liparentonline.com/things_kids_love.html
InvitationBox.com's fill-in pool party invitations were included in a Summer Fun gift basket giveaway, which was posted July 3, and runs through July 10! http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-07-03/giveaway-alert-win-essentials-for-summer-fun-just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july/
Orca client E-Mealz saves people time, money and stress by creating weekly dinner menus, isle by isle grocery lists and even provides recipes. E-Mealz was just featured this morning! The same story that aired in the morning newscast about the company will air again in tonight’s 6 p.m. newscast too. We love these double features! http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/No-More-Grocery-Lists/GgDkdgj1M0SKHZX3iiQ6IA.cspx
A feature about ZillaDog’s new free e-mail service is featured in the July issue! http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/cool/#
A feature about ZillaDog’s new free e-mail service is featured in the July issue! http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/cool/#
Information about Bean-B-Clean was posted online on July 6! http://www.edmontonschild.com/products/babycare
Melissa Sutton from SWIMkids USA was on Fox10 this morning to promote the Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Bash, benefiting the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona! http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/celebrity-bowling-to-benefit-water-safety-07082011
Congratulations to Dr. Michael J. Goldberg for his appearance on the station on July 7. Dr. Goldberg was able to share his ten inspiring tips for those who care for a child who has been diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. Dr. Goldberg has 30 years of extraordinary success in evaluating and treating autism disorders and he was able to shed new light and new hope for Cincinnati listeners on this epidemic.
Dr. Robert Cohen, a Scottsdale-based, board-certified plastic surgeon, was featured on not one, but two great segments on the news this morning. During both features, the Orca client discussed the sweeping trend of women having cosmetic surgeries, referred to as “mommy makeovers,” to regain their pre-baby bodies.
Channel 15's "Smart Family" show featured Orca client Bill Dwight, creator of FamZoo, today! He taught Phoenix area families how to create a "giving" attitude instead of a "gimme" attitude in your kids. FamZoo is a Palo Alto-based company started by Dwight who is a former software executive and father of five. His site provides a comprehensive online family tool that helps parents teach money management skills to kids. www.famzoo.com
Be sure to pick up the newest edition (7.18.11 edition). We want to congratulate our Full Service Orca client Laurie Meyers, founder of CouponSense.com—the award winning savings site that offers consumers coupons and deals at stores nationwide! Laurie is one of the experts featured in a full page article on Page 20 "How Can I Save on Groceries?"
We are so proud of Orca client Coupon Sense! These expert shoppers from CouponSense.com will be regular, twice-a-month, on-camera contributors on NBC’s News 4 at 4 p.m. They will be encouraging smart shoppers in Tucson to put pep in their step and use coupons to save themselves a lot of cash with just a little effort on their part.
Congratulations to Orca's longtime client, Wikki Stix who are featured in the new issue. The Travel Fun Kit and Tons of Fun Kits are highlighted in the travel magazine as mistake-free, mess free fun! (Feature is in the "shopping cart" section on page 12) http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1t2se/EatPlayStayMagazineJ/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fextra_info%2F368150%2FEat-Play-Stay-Magazine---July-August-2011-issue
An article about Swimming and the Brain and the well researched findings of Orca client and SWIMkids USA Owner, Lana Whitehead, is published in the July edition! (Page 8) http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=74973&l=&m=&p=&id=5188
It is important for parents to teach their children how to manage their money. It can be easy and quite fun with the help of www.famzoo.com. Our shout-out of "job well done!!" goes to Orca client Bill Dwight, father of five and creator of www.FamZoo.com. He appeared on the "Smart Family Show" on 7.13.11. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/teach-kids-money-management-skills-early
Blue Diamond’s Oven-Roasted Butter Toffee Almonds have been chosen for Shape Magazine's Snack Awards and were featured in the July 2011 issue!
The site featured San-J's Gluten-Free Crackers in a Summertime Classics article! http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/newsletter/1106.html
Buffalo Games was featured on the wildy popular site on July 3 in a summer giveaway! http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-07-03/giveaway-alert-win-essentials-for-summer-fun-just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july/
Belina was featured on the popular site on July 3 in a summer giveaway! http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-07-03/giveaway-alert-win-essentials-for-summer-fun-just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july/
UV Skinz was featured on the popular web site during a summer feature/giveaway. The feature was posted on July 3rd! http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-07-03/giveaway-alert-win-essentials-for-summer-fun-just-in-time-for-the-4th-of-july/
The website featured a write-up about the Lisa Leonard Designs wedding items on July 13! http://www.columbusbride.com/
The Shark Beach Tote by Stephen Joseph Gifts is featured in the July issue of the magazine!
Stephen Joseph’s Cupcake Purse was featured in the June/July issue of the magazine as well as in the digital edition online! http://liparentonline.com/things_kids_love.html
The blogger is part of the MomDot organization (35,187 unique visitors per month). She featured the educational, but fun Wikki Stix to entertain her kids this summer on her site! http://mylittleme.com/wikki-stix-one-of-a-kind-creatables-review/
An article in the current edition about the debate over crib bumper safety includes Orca client Sara Bloom of Oliver B and her tips for safe and stylish bedding! http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20110709214240542
Parents with teens in the home will enjoy reading this article about how to teach their kids money management. The tips are provided by Orca client Bill Dwight, creator of www.famzoo.com! http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20110709214603248
He is a father of five with tips galore to inspire teens so they think it's just as cool to save their money as it is to spend it! Congratulations to Orca client Bill Dwight from www.FamZoo.com! He has provided an article with money management tips that are now up on the site! http://www.relatemag.com/2011/07/tips-for-teens-money-management/
It's mid July, the thermometer is rising and Mama is feeling the heat! Piggy Paint’s Melanie Hurley has a "feeling pretty" solution with her Piggy Refined line of toxin-free and fume-free nail polishes. The site has posted an article on Summer Beauty Solutions for Stressed out Moms and included the Orca client’s adult line! http://fortlee.patch.com/articles/summer-beauty-solutions-for-stressed-out-moms
How great it is when an article writer can personally attest to loving a product that they are doing an article about! We are thrilled that the blogger is passing the word about Orca client Undercover Mama--the fabulous mom-invented cami that makes any shirt a nursing shirt! http://notjustbabybrain.com/2011/07/undercover-mama.html
Congratulations to Bill Dwight who created FamZoo! He did a fantastic job on the ABC15 show "Smart Shopper" on 7.15.11. Dwight showed parents fun ways to help their children learn at an early age to be financially responsible with the help of his innovative virtual family bank system www.famzoo.com! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/money/consumer/smart_shopper/simple-ways-to-help-your-kids-be-financially-responsible
Tired of the sand ruining your new sandals or messing up the car after a nice day at the beach? Check out Sand Off, chosen by the popular site as one of the top “Summer Essentials!” http://breezymama.com/2011/07/14/this-summers-must-have-essentials/
Crispy, crunchy, and gluten-free indulgence! The magazine featured San-J's Brown Rice Crackers in their July/August 2011 issue!
The TV coverage isn’t slowing down for Orca client Danielle Tate, the Founder of MissNowMrs.com! Danielle was interviewed live this morning on the Jacksonville station! She wowed us once again with her fantastic tips for new brides on how to simplify the name change process. http://www.news4jax.com/video/28587647/index.html
Daily Deals offering enticements of huge savings at restaurants, gyms, spas or stores when community members join together are popular and fun! But, what cautions should be kept in mind regarding them? Orca client Laurie Meyers, founder of Coupon Sense (www.couponsense.com) is an expert when it comes to teaching shoppers how to navigate the waters of great shopping deals. She provides her advice tonight in the "Smart Shopper "segment: "Daily Deals: Caution" which will be seen during the 10 p.m. newscast! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/money/consumer/smart_shopper/seems-like-a-great-deal%2C-half-off%2C-but-how-much-are-you-really-saving-once-you-read-the-fine-print
RentalWall is featured in the July issue of the magazine!
The site featured InvitatioBox.com on July 9, 2011! http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/2011/07/09/invitation-box-com/
The website featured InvitationBox.com on July 12! http://mommosttraveled.com/invitationbox-personalized-stationary-for-kids/
The summer/fall issue is packed full of Orca clients perfect for the bride-to-be! Photowow.com, Clairvoyant Beauty, Lolly38, and Lani Designs' Hand-Painted Wine Glasses all made the editor’s “Fabulous Finds” list in a gorgeous multi-page spread! Found on major newsstands in over 270 cities, we bet the buzz is spreading amongst brides from coast to coast!
Former Orca clients The Dance Doctors are currently being featured in an article on how they are helping to keep valley seniors healthy, one dance step at a time. The studio’s two locations, Mesa and Surprise, offer special classes for senior citizens. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Health Association, social dancing can help to reduce stress, increase energy, improve strength, and increase muscle tone and coordination. It can also lower the risk of heart disease, decrease blood pressure, and help seniors manage their weight! http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/features/health/2464-dance-studio-aims-to-get-students-healthy.html
He is a Los Angeles area pediatrician and Orca client who has had tremendous success with his patients who have been diagnosed with autism. Dr. Michael J. Goldberg is also the author of a new book, The Myth of Autism, and he shared his groundbreaking findings with nationally recognized parenting expert Armin Brott, on the "Positive Parenting" radio show on July 17! http://www.mrdad.com/radio/ht
Want to give your kids something fun to do this summer? Let them play with Easy Playhouse! On July 20, the Orca client was featured on "One Seven!"
Dayton Small Pets Examiner Phyllis O'Beollain is hopping up and down over InvitationBox.com's Personalized Pet Photo Stickers! Her lengthy feature included a slideshow showcasing her own personalized set of stickers, plus an array of paw-fect goodies for your pet from the Orca client! Article: http://www.examiner.com/small-pets-in-dayton/personalized-pet-stickers-from-invitation-box Slideshow: http://www.examiner.com/small-pets-in-dayton/personalized-pet-stickers-from-invitation-box-picture
It's almost time to start thinking back-to-school, and back-to-school can mean immunizations for lots of kids. Let your kids use Buzzy to reduce pain on contact! The magazine will feature the Orca client in their August "Back-to-School" issue!
Flirty, fabulous, and feathery! Orca publicists just secured a spot for Belina’s feather earrings on the fashion page of the August issue!
Orca client and RentalWall.com founder Patrick Boyd offered some great insight into the rental world this morning on channel 12. Check out the latest investor trends here: http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/Rental+properties/1070863290001
It's a....Kitten! Announce the arrival of the newest four-legged member of your family in style with InvitationBox.com's pet adoption announcements! These unique and classy announcements from the long-time Orca client were featured on the enormously popular website!! http://petsupplies.about.com/od/dogs/tp/5-Fun-Dog-Products
UV Skinz makes another list of Top Swim Wear Picks for kids. Check them out in the June/July issue!
Keep your kids away from the TV and give them something creative to do. Easy Playhouse founder, Dean Thelen, showcased Easy Playhouse for "Take 5 & Company” this morning. Dean also discussed other fun crafts for kids to partake in this summer. http://www.wzzm13.com/life/local/programming/take_five/172954/205/Easy-Playhouse-for-Kids
A new baby typically means a new mommy body. Thanks to Orca client Dr. Robert Cohen, a board-certified plastic surgeon, moms are feeling better than ever before about their post-baby bodies! The highly popular Arizona magazine is featuring Dr. Cohen in a great article about “Must-Do Mommy Make Overs.” http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/features/on-the-scene-with-nadine/2479-must-do-mommy-makeovers.html
Celeb-loved style for lil' surfers, Orca client Haiden Surf was featured in the magazine's online edition! http://www.edmontonschild.com/products/gifts/for-little-girls
The article is titled Oliver B Company: Saving Babies in Style and it is posted today on the national site! Oliver B is shown as an example of an inspiring Houston business that is making a difference for babies across our country. Orca client and entrepreneur Sara Bloom was interviewed for this article about Oliver B and following her passion. http://exm.nr/oa2Kro
Orca client Dr. Michael J. Goldberg talks about his breakthrough findings about what works with Autistic children and the myths surrounding this epidemic on two different Austin radio programs. Here is the KLGO 98.5/99.3 FM show–he comes on about 20 min. into the show: http://www.archive.org/details/GoodNewsHealthShow06-04-11 And here is the KLBJ 590 AM show and again, he should come on about 20 min. into the show: http://www.archive.org/details/HealthyChoicesJune42011
Orca publicists teamed up with the wildly popular foodie site to offer a giveaway with Orca client San-J and their delicious line of Asian cooking sauces. The fabulous write-up and the winner of the contest were featured this weekend--there were over 48,316 entries! Check it out: http://steamykitchen.com/15590-gluten-freesan-j-asian-sauces-dressings-marinades.html
It has been a fabulous weekend for two Orca clients who were featured in two separate pieces on the wildly popular website! Healthier snacking choices abound! Blue Diamond's Nut Thins were featured as part of an "Eat This, Not That" article (with prime placement!) here: http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/836571/healthier-snack-food-choices-eat-this-not-that, and San-J's Tamari Ginger Salad Dressing was featured as part of a fast and healthy Vegan recipe on SheKnows.com's Miso Vegan here: http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/07/24/asian-brown-rice-noodles-with-vegetables/
Haiden Surf is makin' waves nationwide! The Orca client’s surfer style-inspired wear for little dudes has just ridden in on the July 2011 issue!
Keeping your kids safe online…Orca client Zilladog is featured on page 9 of the magazine's July issue! www.grfamily.com
Name Bubbles washable labels are a must-have for mom—just ask this mama blogger! http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com/2011/07/make-it-easy-namebubbles-review.html
Orca client Elisa Op't Hof is making breastfeeding mommies across the country oh-so happy! A San Diego mama is declaring herself a die-hard Undercover Mama! Check out this article posted today! http://www.examiner.com/children-s-toys-in-san-diego/i-m-an-undercover-mama-are-you-review
Orca client Farmers Insurance is expanding and making its debut into Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh’s popular “KDKA-AM Morning News” interviewed the local Director, Dave Howard, for 5 minutes today! Dave talked about the great career opportunities with Farmers Insurance and how hundreds of jobs will be created in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities!
Put your paws together for a doggone cute review for InvitationBox.com's personalized pet photo stickers! After featuring their pet adoption announcements just last week, the editor who writes the "About.com Guide to Pet Supplies & Product Reviews" featured an even more detailed review of the stickers! http://petsupplies.about.com/od/catgifts/gr/Invitation-Box-Personalized-Pet-Address-Labels.htm
Ahhhh, summer is upon us which means less clothing and more exposure to harmful UV rays. Parents need not fear thanks to Orca client UV Skinz, an amazing and adorable swimwear line that protects kids from the sun, who was just featured on the popular parenting site! http://www.parentsconnect.com/articles/summer-camp-prizes.html
Two wonderful girlfriends made their exciting TV debut together in their hometown during the "Fresh Living" Show (7.25.11). Congratulations to Elisa and Elena for doing a fantastic job talking about Undercover Mama--Elisa's invention that makes any shirt a nursing shirt for a breastfeeding mommy! http://connect2utah.com/recipes-and-life/fresh-living-main?nxd_75286_start=5
The newspaper is featuring Orca client Talking Autograph Baseball today! For the 3+ million kids who play youth baseball each summer, this original innovation is a wonderful keepsake for parents and coaches to give! www.TalkingAutographBaseballs.com
Who says you can cut, REALLY cut your grocery bill in half? Well, Coupon Sense founder and Orca client Laurie Meyers shows reporter Emma Jade how!! Check them out as they go on a fun shopping trip during the morning show segment today! http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/News/Extreme+couponing+for+the+smart+shopper/40280768001/35150280001/1082482014001
It's the newest prescription doctors are handing out to children - not for medicine, but a prescription for swim lessons! Orca Client and SWIMkids USA founder Lana Whitehead helped to write the prescriptions that Arizona doctors will begin handing out to the parents of 9-month old babies at their well-check visits starting in August. "They like to have something in their hand to tell them this is important..they'll remember it," says Lana Whitehead, who was featured on the station for her work. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/phoenix/doctors-write-prescriptions-for-swim-lessons-07262011
Orca client Essential Journeys is featured in the July issue! Its 1.2 million readers are enjoying 20 percent off this heavenly fragrant, all-natural line of mosaic bath soaps, soy candles, luxurious body lotions, and sun protective lip lube. Shop the unique collection at www.essentialjourneys.com!
Email is so overrated! Orca client InvitationBox.com is getting rave reviews from one blogger who believes snail mail deserves a comeback! She suggests sending InvitationBox invitations, holiday photo cards and using their beautiful personalized stationary to keep in touch. http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com/2011/07/check-mail-invitation-box-is-bringing.html
Name Bubbles and Invitation Box are the hottest back-to-school items! Check out the latest raves in this blog post! http://carolinaparent.com/community/blogs/blogs.php?domain=&category_id=87
Keep your kid's snacks and drinks icy cold when you're traveling this summer with Icy Diamond Totes. On July 23, Icy Diamond Totes was featured in a travel segment!
Two Michigan dads with a great idea were featured this morning on Fox 17's Morning Show. Orca client Easy Playhouse took center stage as a great summer activity for kids! http://www.fox17online.com/videobeta/8691d3a3-cd3f-4420-a7b1-cf5c9f64ec1c/News/Easy-Playhouse-7-28-11
Shots hurt, and kids don't like them. Let them use Orca client Buzzy next time for instant pain distraction. Check out the magazine's website to see Buzzy, currently featured on the homepage!
Hudson Valley parents can help take some of the sting out of shots with Buzzy and Bee-Stractor cards. Both products are featured on the magazine's website. They are currently running a contest to giveaway samples! http://www.hvparent.com/Shots-are-made-easier-for-kids-of-the-Hudson-Valley.
Snack happy this summer! Orca client Blue Diamond's new Nut Chips were featured on the insanely popular site as a "Fun Food Finds for Summer Outings!" http://chefmom.sheknows.com/articles/822539/fun-food-finds-for-summer-outings
The magazine featured Blue Diamond’s Nut Chips on 7.22.11: http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2011/07/blue-diamond-baked-nut-chips-gluten-free-snacks.aspx
Wikki Stix is proving you can still throw a fantastic birthday on a budget! The Birthday Party Kit is featured in the latest issue of the magazine as a great solution for a cheap, but still fun, kid’s party!
Calling it an "ingenious design," another new mama is raving about Undercover Mama and spreading the word with her thousands of mommy friends in Kansas City! See this review posted on 7.29.11. http://www.mykansascitymommy.com/2011/07/undercover-mama-breastfeeding.html#ixzz1TWluQKod
Blogger requested a sample of Wikki Stix to try out with her daughters and they all gave them a glowing review!. (It was also shared on Facebook and Twitter) http://www.mamiofmultiples.com/2011/07/from-frontline-thursday-with-gabrielle_28.html
Stephen Joseph is featured in the July issue on the cover and inside in a half-page spread. Three adorable items for back-to-school are featured!
Stephen Joseph’s Beach Totes are featured in the July issue!
Easy Playhouse was featured in a giveaway at a summer event for the magazine. A preschool teacher won the Easy Playhouse and plans to take it with her in her classroom!
DaBib was featured in Ocean Magazine’s July issue!
The magazine featured InvitationBox.com’s recycled stickers online on 7.28.11: http://carolinaparent.com/community/blogs/blogs.php?domain=&category_id=87 and they will also be featuring them in the August 2011 back-to-school print issue!
The popular Fox 10 Morning show ran an exciting story about the Prescription Water Safety Program for babies in the Phoenix area. They interviewed Lana as well as a mother, an emergency room nurse and a Pediatrician. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/phoenix/doctors-write-prescriptions-for-swim-lessons-07262011
The morning news show interviewed the local Pittsburgh Director of AgencyPoint for five minutes on Monday, July 25. Dave Howard talked about the great career opportunities with Farmers Insurance and how hundreds of jobs will be created in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities!
The online version of MSW featured a fabulous write-up about the Hipzbag…calling it the perfect accessory for brides on their honeymoon! http://thebridesguide.marthastewartweddings.com/2011/07/love-it-hipzbag-hands-free-purse.html
Blue Diamond's NUT THINS were featured in the July 2011 newsletter, in the "Favorite Finds" section!
The travel editor featured Orca client Abrigo Bag in her Gearing Up column! The bag was a huge hit among readers! It ran in the July 11, 2011 column!
Wikki Stix was featured in an article on July 3!
Reconnect with friends and family this summer with Buffalo Games. Gotcha! was featured in the magazine's July issue! You can see it here at www.SanDiegoFamily.com (pg 63).
Buffalo Games were featured in a giveaway on 7/11/11 on their Facebook, Twitter and blog.
Dan Marco was featured in a lengthy, well-produced segment with lead anchor Catherine Anaya on July 19 during the 10 p.m. show. The segment was heavily promoted on Facebook by Catherine. http://www.kpho.com/video?clipId=6070438&autostart=true
The editor requested a photo, sample and more information to include the Birthday Party Kit from Wikki Stix in the July issue.
Pamper your pooch with delicious-smelling, luxurious soaps from Essential Journeys (www.essentialjourneys.com). Hand-crafted in the mountains of North Carolina, this fine line of soaps are made with natural ingredients like vitamin E and glycerin. Tested on humans first, this soap is especially for dogs with sensitive skin. The magazine featured Essential Journeys in their June 2011 issue.
They’re not even in high school yet, but these young Orca clients are well on their way to making millions! Tween Entrepreneurs Melanie and Lily Sandler, creators of Blamtastic, are in the June/July issue in a feature on Tween girls who have started a business!
The Wikki Stix Travel Fun kit was featured in the June issue.
The editor for Hudson Valley Life and NY Family Travel magazine featured the Wikki Stix Travel Fun Kit in the June Travel Guide issue, on newsstands now.
Orca publicists know the importance of getting a product in front of just the right audience & they’ve done it again! The wildly popular magazine is featuring Blamtastic Lip Balm and its founders, tween tycoons Lily & Melanie Sandler, in their June / July issue!
Melanoma rates continue to rise…and that’s prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue a stronger warning to parents about protecting their little ones from too much sun exposure. The nation’s top kid docs are pushing the idea of protective clothing and hats now more than ever. That’s why the Colorado magazine wanted to tell readers about UV Skinz in a sun safety article in the June issue!
A Memorial Weekend shout-out to Orca client and mompreneur, Sara Bloom! We just got news that on June 1 she will be the "Good Day Austin" show on Fox 7. She talk about her Oliver B Co's Ventilated Crib Slat Bumper. Oliver B's slat bumpers are a safe and stylish alternative to traditional crib bumpers because they provide full airflow between every other slat of a crib. The company’s “Slat Bumper” has already won the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and is gaining popularity quickly, as SIDS awareness and criticism of traditional bumpers continue to increase.
Now’s the time to stock up on fun summer gear for the kiddos! For the beach, little girls will LOVE a matching bucket hat, beach tote, towel and sunglasses in Butterfly theme from Stephen Joseph Gifts! And, an Easy Playhouse is a fantastic way to keep kids busy in the yard, at a summer birthday party, etc! The regional publication is featuring both of these Orca clients in their June issue!
The national publication is aflutter over Orca client UV Skinz! Editors love the UV Skinz flutter design swim shirt and shorts so much…they’re included in the new June issue!
Several Orca clients are featured in MetroFamily's June issue. Sew Plain Jane, Wikki Stix and Easy Playhouse are featured in MetroFamily's Birthday Party Giveaway on page 18, or online at http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/Contests/Spectacular-Birthday-Product-Giveaway-Contest-Details
The magazine is featuring Cool Baseball Necklace in their June issue!
The editor featured a bylined article from “Jane” of Sew Plain Jane about “out-of-the-box” rewards for good employee behavior in the June issue of the magazine. The article goes live on the website on June 3rd! www.trainingmag.com .
The editor featured Bunnies and Bows pillow cases in the June issue of the magazine!
The editor featured personalized pillow cases by Bunnies and Bows in the June issue of the magazine in a short round-up of products great for summer camp!
The editor featured Photowow into the June issue of the magazine in the Father’s Day Gift Guide section. http://www.flashedition.com/publication/login.php?i=&m=2662&l=1&p=
Essential Journeys is featured in the June issue “Neat Stuff” section! http://www.weddingessentials.ca/currentissue.html
RentalWall.com creator Patrick Boyd was on Good Morning Arizona this morning at 7:45 a.m. He discussed the reasons renting can be better than buying, especially in a difficult real estate market. He also offered tips on how to find the perfect rental property!
An A+ for the day goes to Orca client Sara Bloom who did a SUPERB job on her interview this morning (6.1.11) on Channel 7. Sara discussed the dangers that come with traditional crib bumpers and how she created a safer alternative with the Oliver B, patent pending Ventilated Slat Bumper. Sara brought a crib with her and tied the pretty slat bumpers all around the crib so viewers could see the designer look this safer baby product has! http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/Do-Crib-Bumbers-Cause-Injuries%3F-20110601-ktbcgd#axzz1O3Bb1D5B
Yee Haw! to Orca client Arizona Dude Ranch Association! This afternoon, second generation Dude Rancher Russell True from White Stallion Ranch is being interviewed on the "In Focus" show. Russell will discuss how the AZ Dude Ranch Association is 16-years-old and represents quality, inspected ranches in AZ. They are a fantastic option for anyone looking to be a real cowboy or cowgirl and allow you to unplug from technology for awhile!
The editor requested a sample of the Wikki Stix Travel Fun Kit and it received rave reviews! It is featured in the June issue, on newsstands now.
The hits continue for Orca client UV Skinz! They are featured on the “Summer Fun” page in the June issue!
Brides and grooms can pamper themselves and their wedding guests with Essential Journeys Soaps by the Slice. The publication featured Essential Journeys in their current issue, out today! You can see the feature under "Neat Stuff," a category of fun and new products on pages 22-23, http://www.weddingessentials.ca/currentissue.html
Let's get into the swing of things this morning with a hit for Trinity International Golf. The number one Golf Talk Show in the Midwest will broadcast an interview from downtown Chicago on June 2 with Orca client and PGA pro Tom Henner. Henner shares his tips for refining your golf swing motion and talks about golf's best kept secret--The Explanar. It is the perfect tool and system for anyone who wants to learn how to keep their swing in “perfect plane."
Easy to use, no-mess, endless possibilities, fun AND educational?! It must be too good to be true, right? WRONG! Wikki Stix and its affordable kits are a must have for the whole family. This writer said her kids beg to "play" with their Wikkies! Little do they know, they are learning, too! http://www.examiner.com/homeschooling-in-st-louis/wikki-stix-review-and-giveaway
Orca publicists have landed another great hit for a client! RentalWall.com creator Patrick Boyd discussed the reasons renting can be better than buying on KTAR’s Morning News Sunday!
The host included Sand Off in a live remote at Sea Isle City for a Memorial Day kick-off. Host also plans to hand out remaining samples at her beach house after the 4th of July.
The editor featured Arbordoun in their May issue of the magazine!
Fight bugs WITH a bug!Orca client Buzzy, a new twist on the old boo-boo bunny, is a reusable bee that eases pain and itches for your kids (even parents too). The national publication is going to feature Buzzy in their October issue. A full-page ad would have cost $170K and half-page about $90K!!!
Keep your little one's locks out of her eyes and give back to a good cause at the same time with Orca client Lilla Hair Clips...as seen in the June issue! The national hits just keep rolling in!
Spice things up at your summer soiree with San-J's Asian Hummus recipe, featured in a full page spread in the June 2011 issue! Just whip up the 4 ingredients and you are ready to dip!
Let Rover get his paws in the pie this Fourth of July, too! Ark Naturals' Paws in the Pie treats for dogs were featured in the New Products Directory today! http://www.petage.com/productdirectory.asp
A host on the nationally syndicated United Stations radio network responded to our outreach about the Farmers / Hendricks partnership and requested an interview with Mark Martin on Thursday, June 2. http://wp.me/piC2y-2It We also coordinated an online write-up and photos of the Blessings in a Backpack event with the producer and he ran the story online: http://finallapradio.com/2011/06/02/audio-interview-lance-mcgrew-crew-chief-for-mark-martin-farmers-sponsorship
GREAT JOB to SWIMkids USA who provided the location and the compelling visual elements for two different live water safety segments this morning (5:40 a.m. & 6:40 a.m.) for channel 12's morning show--12 News Today! Phoenix Fire Department's Captain Jonathan Jacobs was the spokesperson for the features about how swim lessons at an early age are so important. Swim instructors demonstrated with babies and children how much can be learned at such an early age! http://www.azcentral.com/video/978428670001
They say a picture is worth a thousand words! The great parenting outlet just featured Orca client Photowow in the June issue!
Get your dogs squeaky clean with Essential Journeys' Dog Soaps-tested on humans, not on animals. The news publication highlights Lavender Dog Bone Soap in this month's issue! http://www.petproductnews.com/product-finder/detail-essential-journeys-dog-soaps.aspx
The station did an amazing 5-minute interview today with Orca client Susan Povich, Owner of Red Hook Lobster Pound in NYC! Check out the timely, fun and lengthy segment that Orca’s publicists secured: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/979266268001/lobster-hits-the-streets-of-new-york/?playlist_id=87185 We’re sure the network’s 30 million+ viewers and 1.2 million web visitors would agree that Susan gave a phenomenal interview!!!
The media loves Easy Playhouse! Last Tuesday, May 31, Easy Playhouse was featured in Pittsburgh Tribune Review (190,625) and Greensburg Tribune Review in the "Coping With Kids" column. And today, Easy Playhouse is featured in a giveaway in the magazine's Enews! http://www.parentmap.com/index.php?option=com_pmblogwrapper&s=playhouse
RentalWall.com creator Patrick Boyd was featured on CBS in Phoenix this morning in a couple of different segments discussing his new website and the state of the rental industry in the valley! http://www.kpho.com/valleynews/28147065/detail.html
Parenting editors just LOVE to feature Orca clients. In fact, Bunnies & Bows and Name Bubbles were just featured in the June issue in a great feature all about packing personalized gear for camp! http://www.metrokids.com/MetroKids/June-2011/Camp-Gear-Gets-Personal/
There is no denying Orca client Ark Naturals is the favorite all-natural pet line for people from coast to coast. So if the proof is in the pudding…here’s the pudding! Ark Naturals was just named one of the winners in the 2011 KIWI Awards for best natural pet products! Ark Naturals will be featured in the June/July issue, out on newsstands June 14!
BIGshooz is the hottest new gadget in tailgating gear! These sporty college-themed figurines will be featured in the September issue!
SWIMkids USA is making a splash in the paper this morning for their participation in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson!! Here is the online post for this Orca client http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/kids/articles/2011/06/06/20110606arizona-guinness-world-record-largest-swim-lesson.html
Water safety tips from Orca client and SWIMkids Owner Lana Whitehead are featured on the site today in preparation for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to set the Guinness World Record! http://www.ourkids.net/blog/10640/
Moms everywhere are turning to Sand Off for their summer beach clean-up! Parenting.com agrees it's a must-have product! http://www.parenting.com/blogs/show-and-tell/melanie-parentingcom/sand-easy-way-clean-after-beach
Sand Off is a summer sensation! It was featured in a “Coping with the Kids” product round-up on Tuesday in the Pittsburgh publication!
The media LOVES to feature articles and tips written by Orca clients. Check out the latest article “No Good Deed Goes Unnoticed” written by Orca client, Jane Rivera of Sew Plain Jane in the June issue! http://trainingmag.com/article/no-good-deed-goes-unnoticed
Be sure to check out the expert advice/article from Orca client, Susan Weiss of Ark Naturals on being “pet prepared” for a natural disaster in the newspaper online. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/123377923.html
Sand Off’s Jason McGowan discussed the ins and outs of summer beach sand clean-up on the popular morning radio show “Hippo’s in the House!”
Give your kids something fun to do this summer! The publication featured Easy Playhouse in their June/July "Summer Activity Guide" issue!!! You can see it here, http://www.littleblackmask.com/client/FamilyTimes/0611_FTM.pdf on page 11.
InvitationBox.com’s pirate theme invitations and personalized stickers were featured in a fantastic review: http://islandlife808.com/reviews/invitationbox-com-pirate-party-essentials-review/
Flea Flicker! Tick Kicker by Orca client Ark Naturals was featured on The Philly Dog on June 2 in a lengthy article! http://www.thephillydog.com/archives/3417
“Great Day Houston” had Sara from Oliver B & Co. on as a guest on June 6. Sara was part of a business-themed segment where entrepreneurs talked about taking their dream idea to business reality. http://www.khou.com/great-day/gdh_06-06-11_seg4-123229313.html
Buzzy was featured in a review on MetroParent magazine’s blog the week of June 5. Here is a link: http://www.mymilwaukeemommy.com/2011/06/buzzy-bee-taking-sting-out-of-shots-kit.html
The magazine readers love Orca client DaBib, so much so that it was featured in the June issue, out now! DaBib was featured with other hip, design-conscious baby gear!
The site posted a fabulous BIGshooz review and giveaway on June 7! http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2011/06/fathers-day-week-bigshooz-review-giveaway.html.
The review for BIGshooz that was posted on the Mommies With Cents blog was also posted on June 8 on Prizey! http://www.prizey.net/detail/bigshooz-sports-pen/
Congratulations to Orca client Lana Whitehead! Her staff submitted a Daily Points of Light application to the Points of Light Institute, which is is a national organization dedicated to engaging more people and resources to solving serious social problems through volunteerism. Today, Lana is honored as a Daily Point of Light for her work with SWIMkids USA! http://networkedblogs.com/ilrdm
Name Bubbles was featured in a blog review on June 4. http://www.2wired2tired.com/name-bubbles-review
Name Bubbles was featured in a review on June 9. http://www.lifewiththestevens.com/2011/06/name-bubbles-review.html
The editor of the magazine gave away Name Bubbles gift certificate to a lucky reader! http://www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com/Contests.html
Bean B Clean was featured as part of a giveaway on the blog! http://jamericanspice.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaways
Orca publicists are starting the week of with a great TV segment for a new client! Congratulations to FamZoo creator Bill Dwight! On June 15 he was on the station's morning show and gave tips on how to teach your child to save their allowance.
At Orca Communications, LLC, we are so proud of our client Good Night Pediatrics! Today, Good Night Pediatrics’ co-founder Lorie McQueen is featured and celebrated as a Mompreneur in the magazine! http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/index.php?page=article_view&ar_id=1739
Little leaguers in Maryland can’t wait to sport the Cool Baseball Necklace…the Orca client is seen in the June issue!
Congrats to Orca client the Little Looster who got a rave review on the wildly popular parenting blog! This must-have item for every child learning to use the potty was featured as an UrbanBaby Daily Pick! http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/buzz/2011/06/13/no-more-emptying-the-potty/
Fire up the grill for some sizzling 4th of July fare from San-J! Their mouth-watering Asian BBQ steaks were featured on the gourmet website today! http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Recipes/Beef-532/Asian-BBQ-Sirloin-Steak-2256.aspx
The Phoenix TV station spent the morning at SWIMkids USA on June 14 doing multiple live reports about the World’s Largest Swim Lesson! We are so proud of our client Lana Whitehead and all she has accomplished in her 40 years in business. Happy 40th Birthday to SWIMkids USA!! http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/worlds-largest-swim-lesson-06142011
Three Orca clients did a stellar job talking about about the problem solvers they created on the Midday News show on June 14! Congratulations to Melanie Hurley of Piggy Paint, Michelle Brandriss of Name Bubbles and Linda Smaldore of Bean-B-Clean!! http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/
Orca client DaBib is the best product for keeping your baby clean during those messy mealtimes. It catches every drip, drop and dribble and is featured in the June issue!
Congratulations to Orca client Undercover Mama for their feature in the June issue! It seems everyone can agree the Undercover Mama nursing shirts are simply a must have for every new mom!
Congrats to brand new Orca client Bill Dwight of FamZoo! He appeared on the station's morning show on June 15, to discuss the virtual family bank system he created. FamZoo helps parents teach their children how to manage and save their own money. http://www.fox40.com/videobeta/fa884869-c078-48c3-b4a6-27b86d8ed81a/News/Teaching-Kids-How-to-Save-Bill-Dwight
At Orca Communications LLC, we LOVE our client Oliver B Co's ultra soft and super stylish stroller pillow and blanket set and so does the popular site!! A reviewer is just raving about the "luxe minky and satin" feel of it. She is asking Oliver B Co. to make a similar blanket and pillow set in “mommy size!” http://baby.families.com/blog/traveling-babies-require-comfort
An educational review about crib bumper safety is posted on the super popular parenting website. As part of the review, it is recommended that parents check-out Orca client Oliver B Co's fantastic invention, the Ventilated Crib Slat Bumpers. Congratulations to our innovative client Sara Bloom!!! Here is part of the rave: "Honestly, I think the ventilated slat bumper looks prettier and more elegant than the traditional bumper pad. Most importantly, it can save your baby's life. Make the switch today or buy a set as a shower gift for a loved one." http://baby.families.com/blog/the-safety-of-crib-bumpers
Haiden Surf is being featured in a contest during the month of June in 2011. http://www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com/Contests.html
Shara Lawrence-Weiss of Personal Child Stories shares tips with Parentlife readers in a blog post about how parents can use photos to teach their children! http://blogs.lifeway.com/blog/parentlife/2011/06/using-photos-to-teach-feelings-by-shara-lawrence-weiss.html
GREAT JOB goes out to our client Lana Whitehead of SWIMkids USA! She just finished a lengthy radio interview today (6.16.11) on the radio station. The program is called Grandparenting Today and Lana gave listeners in the Cincinnati area her tips for keeping their visiting grandkids safe from drowning this summer!
The blogger posted information about UV Skinz on her site on Friday, June 10, 2011. The blogger is also a writer/reporter for the Leader Post (45,048) and has a huge following online! http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/anythingandeverything/default.aspx
The Great Lakes Airlines’ magazine featured Stephen Joseph’s Beach Totes in the summer issue!
The site featured Romarsi Pesto on Wednesday, June 15 in their New Products section. The editors also mentioned Romarsi on their Twitter page. http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2011/06/romarsi-all-natural-pesto-to-go.aspx
A write up of the Rochester, MN, March of Dimes event from Farmers Insurance on June 16 ran in the June 8 issue! http://olmstedcountyjournal.com/olmsted-county-journal-6-8-11 (see page 5)
The Rochester, MN March of Dimes event from Farmers Insurance was included in the paper’s calendar of events!
The paper featured the Grand Opening event of Farmers Insurance on June 9. http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20110609_Business_news_in_brief.html
The station covered the Farmers Insurance Grand Opening event and it aired the next morning June 10.
Congrats to Orca’s youngest clients, tween tycoons Melanie and Lily Sandler, creators of Blamtastic Lip Balm for boys and girls! The magazine's (10,000) Summer 2011 issue featured Blamtastic on page 39 in a round-up of "protectors."
Today we celebrate Elisa Op't Hof of Undercover Mama! At Orca Communications, we already knew Undercover Mama, which is a tank top that makes any shirt into a nursing shirt, was a fantastic product and clever innovation, now the popular parenting site agrees! In a review, posted today (6.17.11), the writer calls it a "spectacular idea conceived by a fellow-mom." http://baby.families.com/blog/the-modest-nursing-mom
Congratulations to Orca client Lana Whitehead and SWIMkids USA for the awareness they brought on the topic of water safety for children this week! SWIMkids USA was part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson and they made a huge splash with the local media as they broke a Guinness World Record. Here was a pre-event notice in the paper from May 19. There was also a photo and write-up in this Wednesday's edition, on June 15, of the East Valley Tribune. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/mesa/article_fa1f79c4-823e-11e0-b721-001cc4c002e0.html
Some great hits this weekend for Orca on New York TV! Lisa Leonard Designs and Photowow were both featured as great Father’s Day gift ideas on the 24-hour regional cable channel! http://www.ny1.com/content/features/weekend_features/141248/weekend-feature--father-s-day-gift-ideas
Celebrate Father's Day with gifts that are personalized, just for your special Dad! Both InvitationBox.com and Photowow were featured over the weekend in a Father's Day gift guide spread! (Page 8 & 9) http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=71807
The recent tornadoes, flooding and fires across the country are an ever present reminder of how vulnerable and precious our family pets are. The wildly popular national website, www.havekidswilltravel.net has posted tips from pet expert, Susan Weiss of Ark Naturals on being “pet prepared” for emergencies! http://www.havekidswilltravel.net/are-your-pets-prepared-for-an-emergency/
Quite an exciting day for Orca clients! The following products and companies were featured on the popular and award winning Phoenix morning show, "Sonoran Living Live": Oliver B Co's Stroller Pillow and Blanket, Icy Diamond Totes fanny pack and backpack, FamZoo's terrific money management system for children, In the Pink Boutique's Baby/Child Journey Album, DaBib, DiaperBuds and Buzzy and Bee-Stractors! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/baby-shower-gifts-that-grow-with-your-child
SWIMkids USA is really spreading the word about water safety and the benefits of swim lessons in a big way! The publication did two different articles featuring the Orca client. One article (in the current edition) is about the benefits of swim lessons and how swim movements can help increase learning ability for children. The second covers SWIMkids USA's participation in the World's Largest Swim Lesson!
Orca Communications announces an exciting partnership to help Farmers Insurance gain awareness for March of Dimes charity events nationwide! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8568144.htm
A fun way to enjoy your favorite bottle of wine…Wine Wear was featured in the “Foodie Finds” section of the Northwest Indiana paper on June 15! http://www.nwitimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/article_a35049f6-b6fd-5a92-bfd1-bc4192ab601b.html
Orca publicists have landed another huge hit for a client! The beach necessity this summer, Sand Off, was named one of the top six items to simplify your life on the incredibly popular website!
Sweet treats for fancy little feet! Check out ToeBlooms in the June 27 issue!
From I Do to Honey Do! Modern trendsetters when it comes to stylish invitations and ideas for your upcoming celebration, InvitationBox.com is where brides-to-be go when putting together their unique bridal shower. Southern Bride Magazine's online website featured the Orca client’s new couples shower invitations! http://www.southernbride.com/2011/06/couples-shower-invitations-by-invitationbox/
Teens looking for a summer job don’t have to look very far. The Orca clients and tween sensations behind Blamtastic are sharing their secrets to running a successful business…at any age! Melanie and Lily Sandler showed us how they get “Get Lippy” in a fabulous interview. The interview was posted on the publications homepage! http://www.vervegirl.com/en?t=/contentManager/onStory&e=UTF-8&i=1188245606825&l=0&ParentID=1200800193640&StoryID=1307998207993&highlight=1&keys=blamtastic&lang=0
On June 27, Orca client Lana Whitehead, founder of SWIMkids USA, was on the morning show in Phoenix. At 5:50 a.m. she was the interview guest and she talked about swim lessons for babies and starting one of the largest swim schools in the nation in Mesa, Arizona. We are so proud of her hard work and marvelous career as a nationally recognized leader in swim safety!
Congratulations to longtime Orca client Wikki Stix! The Travel Fun Kit is featured in the July/August issue on their Summer Fun & Travel Wish List. Wikkies are touted as perfect for energetic kids on those long airplane or car trips!
The site featured InvitationBox.com’s "His & Hers" bridal shower invites on June 14! http://blog.meandserendipity.com/2011/06/14/showered-with-love/
The magazine featured Bean-B-Clean in their June 2011 Baby Issue!
BIGshooz creator Camron McIntyre was featured in an interview on Valley Talk on June 23rd!
BIGshooz was mentioned in a sports blog on the popular website of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution! http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2011/06/14/countdown-vote-lebron-or-someone-else-on-hate-poll/
The “Summer Fun & Travel Wish List” in the July/August issue features UVSkinz- the leader in super stylish sun protective swimwear for the entire family!
When it's hot outside, give your kids something fun to do inside. Easy Playhouse will spark your kids’ creativity and keep them busy for hours. Check them out in the magazine's June issue, out now!
Sand Off was featured in a product review and giveaway on June 6! http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/133332/sand-off
Sand Off was featured as a Twitter giveaway on CollegeCandy.com's Facebook/Twitter. It was also included on three additional Twitter accounts managed by College Candy editors!
The host requested 1-2 weeks of Sand Off samples and used them in an on-air giveaway on June 10!
The Parenting feature for Sand Off was reposted on this parenting site on June 9! http://www.mothersringbox.com/category/sand-off-an-easy-way-to-clean-up-after-the-beach/
Traveling with kids is never easy, but DiaperBuds helps simplify one part of the packing process. Orca’s fabulous client was featured on Chicago's popular morning show today. It was a great segment with tips on what to pack for children to make it easier for parents. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=8216211&pid=8215986.
Orca client Lana Whitehead from SWIMkids USA began her day with a live, in-studio interview segment this morning. She answered questions about how early a child should start swim lessons and about the importance of safety measures around water. During the segment, the host let viewers know about a great opportunity tomorrow at SWIMkids USA- free swim lessons between noon and 2 p.m.!
Two Orca clients are featured on the website today! Buzzy's Dr. Amy Baxter and DiaperBuds' LeeAnn Piazzola talk about balancing their businesses and families. http://andreeaayers.com/mom-entrepreneurs-how-they-do-it-all/
The wedding site featured Orca client Lisa Leonard Designs and their hand-stamped goodies for brides on June 27! http://www.bride-buzz.com/
The website featured a write-up about the practical and fashionable Orca client Hipzbag on June 7! http://www.accessoriesmagazine.com/newsletter/items/
The popular magazine is featuring Orca client Sun Shadz in their July 4th issue on the “Cash In This Week” page!
The fabulous Orca client SWIMkids USA and their Pool Safety Day with free swim lessons (an event that is 6.28.11, from noon to 2 p.m.) was featured in Phoenix during the Smart Shopper segment of the station's morning show!
Rental Wall’s founder Patrick Boyd will be interviewed this afternoon on The Gabriel Wisdom Show, a syndicated show on the radio network! The topics the savvy Orca client will discuss are rental trends and the benefits of renting versus buying.
Sand Off makes for great beach and gardening clean-up according to this “Love” section of the magazine. The newsletter goes out today and this great review will post tomorrow! http://bit.ly/lWWslI
The morning news interviewed new Orca client Danielle Tate, Founder of www.MissNowMrs.com, today! Danielle gave a perfect interview about her time-saving service which helps new brides change their last name with ease! She also gave fantastic tips on the latest trends in name changing after nuptials. http://www.ktla.com/videobeta/aa4f3478-ff94-42f2-9d16-e5113258b1fc/News/KTLA-The-Miss-Now-Mrs-Expert
The station in Tyler, Texas featured a live interview with Orca client Farmers Insurance about a great March of Dimes fundraiser this past weekend! A local agent appeared on the popular show "East Texas Live" to talk about the Third Annual Clay Shooting Competition, sponsored by Farmers, which raised money to benefit premature babies. http://www.ketknbc.com/east-texas-live/etlclay-shooting-for-a-good-cause
Keep your kids clothes safe from messy eaters with DaBib. A reviewer gave DaBib rave reviews! You can see the posted review here, http://talkingwalnut.com/2011/06/complete-coverage.html. The review will also be posted on the Gifts & Decorative Accessories' site, www.giftsanddec.com (16,248 uvpm).
Orca client Katie Motika is making quite a splash! On Monday, June 27, Katie and her two boys appeared in a live segment that was over three minutes long during the 5 p.m. news on the NBC affiliate in Madison. Katie showed off her fabulous line of board shorts, Haiden Surf, and talked about how her boys inspire the line! http://www.nbc15.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5997002&flvUri=&partnerclipid=
Congrats to Orca client Piggy Paint who was featured today! The wildly popular site “picked” Piggy Paint as a great way for little girls to show their patriotism this Fourth of July with red, white and blue nail polish! http://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/06/patriotic_kids_wear_4th_of_july.php
The magazine's readers love Easy Playhouse. If you want to give your kids something fun to do this summer let them play with Easy Playhouse for hours of fun!
Crunch, crunch! Snack happy with San-J's Brown Rice Crackers, perfect for those children with gluten sensitivities! The crackers are scheduled to be featured in the upcoming issue!
Buzz on over to the magazine and check out Buzzy and Bee-Stractor cards featured in the "Healthy Family" June/July column. You can see it if you go to www.liparentonline.com, click on current issue and look on page 80.
Easy Playhouse was featured on numerous websites in an "Essential Summer" article. The same reviewer/writer wrote about Easy Playhouse and published it on these various websites! http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8177533/hot_stuff_for_a_cool_summer.html?cat=25 http://www.westsidetoday.com/n5420/hot-stuff-for-a.html http://outwithmommy.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/hot-stuff-for-a-cool-summer-get-ready-for-summer-family-fun-with-great-gear-cool-toys-and-hot-fashions/ http://ezinearticles.com/?Hot-Stuff-for-a-Cool-Summer:-Fun-Family-Gear,-Cool-Toys-and-Hot-Fashions&id=6380406
The site featured Yummi Bears Organics in a glowing review: http://ecochildsplay.com/2011/05/22/5-green-products-blue-manatee-boxes-bebe-au-lait-yummi-bears-organics/
A reporter interviewed creator of Wine Wear for an on-air feature on June 20 at 10 a.m.
A blogger posted a raving review about Wine Wear in June. http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com/2011/06/for-wino-in-your-life-wine-wear-review.html
The blog featured a write-up about Belina on June 28! http://www.theweddingringblog.com/2011/06/jewelry-belina-sale.html
Dayton Small Pets Examiner featured the Eyes So Bright eye wash in a wonderful & detailed review on June 14! http://www.examiner.com/small-pets-in-dayton/eyes-so-bright-eye-wash-perfect-for-any-mammal-with-eyes-review
The Farmers Insurance March Of Dimes event write-up ran on Sunday, June 18 in print and on-line versions of the Oklahoman and NewsOK.com (823,903 UPVM). http://www.newsok.com/blaze-the-night-5k-and-fun-run-to-benefit-march-of-dimes/article/3578518?custom_click=headlines_widget
Producer of the show "All About You" included a message about the Blaze the Night March Of Dimes event on a show the week of June 20.
The Kevin Moore Show mentioned the March Of Dimes Ride of a Lifetime auction on his show on June 23.
The station covered the Farmers Insurance-sponsored Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby fundraising event on June 12! http://www.krdo.com/news/23887368/detail.html
The station covered the Farmers Insurance-sponsored Pikes Peak Derby fundraising event on June 12! http://www.newsfirst5.com/news/racing-down-costilla-st-/
InvitationBox.com’s personalized placemats for dogs were featured on June 27! http://www.thephillydog.com/archives/3623/.
InvitationBox.com’s personalized stationery was featured on June 27! http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2011/06/personalized-thank-you-notes-from.html.
The nationally syndicated radio show discussed The Bagwell on June 29. You can download the segment at ftp://ssoutdooradventures.com-Username: gtbaffiliate; Password: Radio01.
The site featured the Vegetarian and Organic Yummi Bears in a glowing review on 6.14.11! http://www.closertolucy.com/2011/06/hero-vitamin-review.html.
The site featured the Yummi Bears in a lengthy review on 6.13.11! http://mommyfactor.blogspot.com/2011/06/organic-yummi-bears-gummy-vitamins-by.html
Icy Diamond Totes were featured in a giveaway on 6/22/11!
Orca client and Phoenix’s very own Dance Doctors were interviewed live at 6:45 a.m. Friday, May 13, to discuss how they have been able to run a successful business in this tough economy!
Orca clients Randy Boyer & Andrea Donsky, Co-Founders of NaturallySavvy.com, are coming off a busy NYC media tour! This magnetic duo shined on National TV and Radio with interviews on “Good Morning America Health,” Oprah Radio and Martha Stewart Radio Network! Andrea & Randy never cease to amaze with their outstanding insight on the benefits of eating natural & organic. Check out their fantastic segment on GMA Health!: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/meals-minutes-quick-easy-delicious-recipes-whole-family-health-13581639
It's official! Put to the taste test by kids (and adults!), Hero Nutritionals' Yummi Bears Gummy Vitamins are delicious! Both the Yummi Bears and Slice of Life Vitamins were featured in a “yummy” review! http://www.examiner.com/children-s-toys-in-san-diego/hero-nutritionals-gummy-vitamins-review
At Orca we love double features for our clients! Ark Naturals was not only featured in the May/June issue but the line was also featured in the May issue of Pet Age Magazine (26,000) as well!
Orca client Farmers Insurance makes its NASCAR debut this weekend as a sponsor of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 25 Chevrolet. The station will air a story during tonight’s newscast about the charitable launch of this partnership! Farmers and Hendrick Motorsports stuffed over 60 backpacks today with nutritious foods for the non-profit “Blessings in a Backpack” which will be donated to local school children in need.
Beautiful and special bloom for Mother’s Day. Citrus Silver is scheduled to be featured as a great gift idea in the May issue, selected and suggested by the editor as part of her editor’s letter. One special bloom will also be given away to a lucky reader!
Article on reporter’s experience at Primp and Blow is online indefinitely on AZTeen Magazine’s homepage under “Beauty, Skincare and Hair Tips.” http://www.azteenmagazine.com/beauty.php?article=837
Talk about fantastic news! Orca’s Blamtastic is scheduled to be featured in the June issue, due out on stands in May.
The national media loves to feature Orca clients! Bunnies and Bows will have “sweet dreams” tonight and not just because the company makes the most adorable personalized pillowcases in the world, but also because the company’s personalized pillowcases have been featured on the wildly popular parenting website in the May 19 edition. http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/Bunnies-and-Bows-Online-national
Essential Journeys was featured in a weekly page that Her Magazine produces called “The Daily Reflect-Her” on May 16.
Our congratulations to Orca client and NannyTest creator Yossi Pinkas on the publication of his by-lined article in the current edition! http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/parenting/screeningNanny_may-11.php
Adorable barnyard stuffed animals adorn a bundle of diapers stacked and wrapped into a decadent diaper cake by Orca client Lil’ Baby Cakes…as seen in the May issue!
Happy Mother's Day to smart & classy mompreneur and Orca client Monica Mylet, who created the innovative Little Looster! She was featured today as the May 2011 "Mom on the Street"! http://www.thefamilygroove.com/may11_MomStreet.htm
Orca’s clients are definitely favorites for national media outlets! The current issue, out on stands today, features Bunnies & Bows on page 24!
Classy and stylish, surprise Mom with her own set of personalized stationery for Mother's Day from Orca client InvitationBox.com! They were chosen as a top pick for Mother's Day in the May issue. PLUS, Piggy Paint was on page 2!
Piggy Paint's pretty new colors for Mom (Piggy Refined) as well as the original Piggy Paint for girls are featured as great choices for Mother's Day in the May issue (Chicago, Market 3). Congratulations to Orca client Melanie Hurley!
Gluten-free doesn't mean you have to compromise taste! San-J's Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers were featured in the May issue! They are on page 42 - you can click the digital version here: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/1726a96c#/1726a96c/42
The publication featured Essential Journeys on their Web site's homepage, www.hawaiibride.com as the Perfect Pampering Products for Bridal Parties or Guests!
Little Looster was featured on May 2nd, 2011 in a wonderful review! http://www.actingbalanced.com/2011/05/aam-little-looster-review.html
Orca client Booksfree.com is flying high! The official magazine of American Airlines has featured Booksfree.com in the May issue! Booksfree.com is the leading online book rental company that delivers must-reads to your mailbox –it’s the Netflix for bookworms! http://www.americanwaymag.com/online-book-rental-mp3-books
Orca’s savvy PR team scored a four-page feature story focusing on client Red Hook Lobster Pound!! Owner Susan Povich is interviewed for a video clip, too! It’s a GREAT trend story about the food truck phenomenon taking over America’s city streets, the debut of Red Hook’s NYC food truck this month, & their exciting expansion plans! http://www.thestreet.com/story/11100464/1/food-trucks-are-on-a-roll-despite-paperwork.html
Hydration on-the-go for babies and toddlers is a breeze with Nourish Baby & Toddler! This mess-free solution for families out and about during the summer months was featured in the May issue! (Nourish is on page 9). http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_05_2011/index.html
Orca loves delivering the latest and greatest services and products to TV stations across the country. This morning KPHO—TV told its viewers at 5:20 and 6:20 AM about Gotsitter.com, a company that takes all of the hard work out of booking your babysitters!
Fashionistas in our nation’s capital are buying off the stylish neck of talented and artistic Orca client Meredith Merrill and, after today, we predict she’ll have nothing left to wear! Merrill’s posh, antique jewelry with a modern twist is featured in the popular and trendy mag, calling Meredith Merrill Jewelry “statement making pieces.” Check it out under LUSH LIFE: http://fashionwashington.com/index.html
If you want your company to be interviewed not only by the national media, but also by different TV stations in your local market, Orca is the right PR firm for you! Orca client, Elsa Englund Kayuha, founder of Gotsitter.com, has been interviewed by four different Columbus, Ohio TV stations in the past two weeks. Elsa was just featured in a wonderful interview that aired this morning on the NBC affiliate about Gotsitter.com, a company that takes all of the hard work out of arranging babysitting engagements.
The perfect way to remember that special day! Citrus Silver offers beautiful pendants with a personalized touch. Hand stamped or engraved with names and dates, this fabulous line of silver is being featured in the Summer-Fall Issue!!!
Congratulations to Wikki Stix! Proving they are more than just fun, they were featured in the April issue. Wikki's Activity Kit helps kids, especially those with autism, develop their fine motor skills. You can read more about Wikki Stix and Autism Awareness on page 21 of the magazine. http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/allMags.php
The popular Real Moms Guide knows that the key to a happy mommy is a prepared mommy! They featured a bevy of innovative, functional and just plain smart products that were invented by Orca's savvy entrepreneurs, including the Bean-B-Clean, Name Bubbles, InvitationBox.com, Little Looster, and Nourish! No mom will go unprepared again! http://realmomsguide.sheknows.com/2011/05/06/be-a-prepared-mommy/
Orca client Cool Baseball Necklace makes authentic, leather masterpieces to adorn baseball and softball fans alike, and the media loves them! The publication featured Cool Baseball Necklace in their May issue!
Turn pictures of you and mom into one-of-a-kind necklaces this Mother’s day with the help of former Orca client Little Windows. The magazine featured their do-it-yourself kits in the May issue! http://flashedition.com/publication/?m=2654&l=1 (page 12)
Give the ultimate baseball fan an authentic necklace from Cool Baseball Necklace this season! The Orca client is featured in the May issue and online at www.parentpaper.com! Between the leather, the threads and even the smell, it’s just like holding a fastball between your fingers! (page12)
Bath-time has never been such a breeze! The Lil Rinser, a shield designed to keep the water out of a child’s eyes during a bath, has been featured in the May issue!
Orca client Cool Baseball Necklace is the perfect gift for any little slugger looking to make the big leagues! The popular site featured Cool Baseball Necklace as the “Parenting Gem of the Week” on May 2. http://losangeles.parenthood.com/directory/article/parenting-gem-cool-baseball-necklace-4dbf1739e81e3.html
If you have kids you know often times they can be more excited about the box a toy came in rather than the toy itself. Give your kids something that will peak their creativity and keep them busy for hours with Easy Playhouse, www.easyplayhouse.com. Easy Playhouse is currently featured under "Things We Love" on the magazine's homepage, www.chicmommagazine.com.
We would like to present the latest edition of Orca's Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine! Piggy Paint is featured on page 10, Booksfree.com on page 12 and Lilla Hair Clips has an image included on the table of contents on page 4 and then is featured on page 44! Congrats to these wonderful Orca clients! http://magazine.tbparenting.com/publication/?m=1129&l=1
The blogger loved and featured a review about the Arbordoun Calendula Cream in her post on May 5! http://dailyconnoisseur.blogspot.com/2011/05/recent-skincare-loves.html
Blamtastic was featured in a fantastic review on the website on May 5! http://www.halfpinthouse.com/2011/04/half-pint-house-handouts-for-may.html
The popular parenting magazine featured InvitationBox.com as a great Mother's Day gift! http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/115707/get-mom-something-she-can-use
InvitationBox.com was featured in the May 2011 issue of the popular magazine!
Essential Journeys is featured in the May issue in the Mother’s Day gift guide on page 17! http://southjerseymom.com/index.php/current-issues
The media loves products from Orca client Essential Journeys for weddings! Today, Essential Journeys is featured twice! The magazine featured Essential Journeys as a "Trend for 2011." Essential Journeys special wedding "Soaps by the Slice" are an eco-friendly favor for your wedding guests!
Stephen Joseph's adorable travel gear is featured in the May issue and is a must have for children on the go!
Two issues full of Wikki Stix fun! The Wikki Stix Tons of Fun Kit was featured in the latest issue and the Travel Fun Kit is also scheduled to be featured in the June issue! metrofamilymagazine.com/Contests/Family-Shorts-Contest-Details/
The writer wrote a fantastic review of Wikki Stix after using them with her daughters! They all loved them and think everyone else would too! http://www.2wired2tired.com/reading-fun-with-wikki-stix-review.
Forget about “got milk” ….the more important question is who Gotsitter this week? Yesterday, WBNS—TV had Orca client Elsa Englund Kayuha of Gotsitter.com as a guest on its show and this morning Good Day Columbus, interviewed the same company on live TV, proving Gotsitter’s “got it” going on!
Cradle cap, be gone! The ever-so-handy Bean-B-Clean was featured in two wonderful giveaways recently! SureBaby.com featured the Bean--B-Clean on April 20, http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/04/20/bean-b-clean-giveaway/, and ParentMap Magazine (60,000) is featuring the Bean-B-Clean in a giveaway on their website, BabyMap, this week! http://www.parentmap.com/parentmap-giveaways
Life Coach Ana Weber shared her inspiring story and advice with Boston when she appeared on two different TV shows, Don’t Retire, Inspire! on May 5, and Seniors Count on May 4! She met with influential and high profile individuals to discuss her program, The Happiness Thermometer, and interviewed and tested students from Harvard, MIT, Suffolk, Babson, Boston College and North Eastern University!
Arrghhh....Ahoy you swashbucklers! Tis' a great feature today for throwin' ye landlubbers a pirate party using InvitationBox.com's invitations! Orca’s publicists have scored another great feature for a client, savvy?! http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/buzz/2011/05/10/inspiration-for-your-pirate-party/
Splish, splash…Orca client Lil Rinser is fun to take into the bath! The genius invention that keeps water and soap out of little eyes and ears was just featured in a great article today. The hits keep coming with our skillful publicists! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/tips-for-making-bath-time-more-fun-and-less-stressful-2480186/;_ylt=Am8MRq8ueCjVxyFdhn8GTG9hbqU5#photoViewer=3
Tune in to the Martha Stewart Network tomorrow at 7:30am! Orca clients Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer, co-founders of www.NaturallySavvy.com, will be interviewed live on “Morning Living” sharing great tips on how to slim down for summer with natural and organic foods–no calorie counting, no skimping on meals and snacks! Don’t have Sirius? Sign up for a free 7 day trial @ http://www.sirius.com/freetrial/register.
Orca publicists love getting national coverage for their clients! Haiden Surf made the top 5 out of 25 on UV Protective Sun Gear for kiddos on the top website for parents! http://www.parenting.com/gallery/sun-protective-swimwear (Haiden Surf on page 5)
Congratulations to Orca client Dr. Amy Baxter, CEO of MMJLabs and creator of Buzzy4shots and BeeStractors! Thanks to the diligent work of our fabulous publicists, she will be featured on Fox-5 on the Healthwatch segment at 5:45 tonight!
Congratulations to Orca client Michelle Brandriss! Her Name Bubbles were put to the test in rain, snow, bare feet and a washing machine and the conclusion is: Name Bubbles rock! Name Bubbles Review is posted here on May 11. http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2011/05/name-bubbles.html
The eco-friendly, fun-for-hours children's toy, Easy Playhouse, was featured on “Smart Family” in Phoenix today! These fabulous playhouses let children decorate their own special place to play, encouraging creativity and personality! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/easy-playhouse-lets-kids-decorate-their-own-mini-retreat?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Orca publicists are on fire this week! The Kansas City area magazine featured Orca client and Piggy Paint creator Melanie Hurley in an article where she shared her thoughts on what a great Mother's Day would look like to her. (Page 76) http://homeinthenorthland.com/wordpress/?page_id=4
Andrea from Naturally Savvy shared tips on dealing with dairy sensitivities in the family and they were featured on May 5, 2011. http://www.examiner.com/teachable-moments-in-jersey-city/dealing-with-your-child-s-dairy-sensitivity-on-cinco-de-mayo-and-beyond
Blue Diamond NUT THINS were featured in a glowing review on May 5, 2011. http://www.closertolucy.com/2011/05/blue-diamond-nut-thins-review.html
Blue Diamond NUT THINS were featured in a glowing review on May 9, 2011. http://www.thebigbinder.com/2011/05/08/recipe-roundtable-4/
Blue Diamond Nut Thins and Almond Breeze were featured in a segment with Andrea & Randy from Naturally Savvy on Wed., May 11. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/meals-minutes-quick-easy-delicious-recipes-whole-family-health-1358163
The publication featured a San-J recipe in the May 2011 issue.
A big congratulations to Orca client Trinity International Golf for their feature on the radio station. Hosts with this golf radio show conducted a live interview with Trinity International Golf’s CEO Tom Henner on May 8, 2011 about Explanar and how it improves anyone’s golf swing. https://www.yousendit.com/download/MEtUYUREMGNrUmxjR0E9PQ
Congratulations to Orca client Dr. Amy Baxter! The station produced a Health Watch story about pain distraction and featured Dr. Baxter's expertise and her Buzzy and Bee-Stractors as a way to take the sting out of injections. http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Buzzy-Bee-Takes-Sting-Out-of-Shot-20110513-pm-sd
Celebs love it and it’s no wonder why! Orca publicists scored a great feature for client Photo Wow in the newspaper and online at jsonline.com (readership 2 million)! http://www.jsonline.com/features/homeandgarden/120138474.html Easily create artistic masterpieces out of your everyday photos at www.photowow.com
Move over pedicure! Ladies, there’s a better way to pamper yourself with that spare 30 minutes! Orca client Primp and Blow, Scottsdale’s luxurious & trend-setting “blow dry bar,” took the spotlight on ABC-15’s morning newscast today! Owner Melodi Harmon was interviewed in her posh studio about the unique pampering services they specialize in! No place in the Valley can get you more gorgeous in just a half hour than the Primp and Blow stylist team! www.primpandblow.com
The editor reviewed UV Skinz on May 10. http://charlotteparent.com/community/blogs/blogs.php?domain=&category_id=13
The Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Sumner Parent, and Williamson Parent Magazines (online) editor featured Sew Plain Jane “Do-It-Yourself Cape Decorating Kits” in an online article on May 10, 2011. http://parentworld.com/hot-products/crafting-a-superhero
The editor featured Sew Plain Jane capes in a giveaway posted on their website, Facebook and newsletter! http://www.parentmap.com/index.php?option=com_pmblogwrapper
The magazine featured a cameo/profile piece in the May/June issue about Ark Naturals, the Brody Project and focused on Susan as an entrepreneur. http://issuu.com/pbmg/docs/npi_0511/41
The magazine posted a review of Knickerbocker Glory's Underouts on their website in early May. http://thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/4804.php
The blogger posted review about Bean-B-Clean on May 10. http://networkedblogs.com/hG0oX
The blogger posted a review and giveaway for Bean-B Clean on May 13. http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/bean-b-clean-review-and-giveaway.html
The “Smart Family” show's producer featured a live interview with Jane on May 2 where she talked all about E-Mealz and how the program works.
The anchor interviewed creator of Gotsitter.com, Elsa Englund Kayuha, on April 29 and ran the story on May 11, 2011.
Dance Doctors will donate two certificates for a free month of group dance lessons for the ALS Bite Nite Silent Auction to be held in June. Dance Doctors will be featured in KTAR’S newsletter which goes to 40,000+ rewards members the newsletter will include a link to the dance doctors website.
Having fun in the sun has never been safer thanks to Orca client UV Skinz who made the “I Want That” page in the May issue!
Congratulations to Orca client, Lara Hodgson, founder of Nourish, Inc! Her thriving business was named one of the top 10 businesses geared towards children on the website! http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/market-groups-youth-market-childrens/15534725-1.html
The editor LOVES Orca's clients! San-J, Haiden Surf, & Name Bubbles were all featured in glowing reviews this weekend! San-J http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/124396/fire-up-the-grill Haiden Surf http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/124376/surfs-up Name Bubbles http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/124383/name-bubbles
Scottsdale’s first-ever “blow dry bar” was featured Thursday on the website, http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2011/05/arizona-restaurant-week-kicks-off-today.html. Primp and Blow is a mom-daughter venture that is taking the Valley by storm!
Feeding your little Prince or Princess can be a royal mess, but when it comes to catching every drip, drop and dribble, DaBib has your baby covered! DaBib was featured on the blog. You can see it here, http://moms.dailybuzz.com/blog/5490-featured-review-dabib-has-your-baby-covered. The blogger wrote, "Dabib might as well be the only bib in my drawer because I know it will be the one I reach for over and over again."
Essential Journeys was featured in the Daily Reflector section (local for Kimberly) in a fantastic review! Orca publicists did it again!
Little girls will delight in Stephen Joseph’s adorable new fun-shaped, perfectly-sized purses! With brand new designs for spring / summer 2011, the Orca client’s vinyl Go-Go Purses are just too cute! SJ's Cupcake Go-Go Purse is featured in the May/June 2011 issue in the "What's New" section (page 18).
Pamper yourself or someone you love with delicious-smelling, luxurious soaps and soothing skincare from Essential Journeys™, featured in the May issue. Hand-crafted in the mountains of North Carolina, this fine line of bath and body products are made with natural ingredients like aloe vera, vitamin E and natural bees-wax.
Orca’s savvy publicists have scored another great feature! Congratulations to Orca clients and high-tech entrepreneurs John Perkins and Grant Gould of Home Junction, Inc. Their real estate lifestyle tool, SpatialMatch, is featured in the Valley newspaper! http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/05/15/20110515real-estate-agents-embrace-digital-tools.html
BIGshooz inventor and Orca client Camron McIntyre made his TV debut this morning on Talk of Alabama in a segment about his fantastic invention! He also made a radio appearance yesterday on Atlanta’s WDUN George and BJ in the Afternoon. Check out this morning’s TV clip below! http://www.abc3340.com/video?clipId=5858148&topVideoCatNo=192263&autoStart=true
Summer means fun in the sun and that means lots of sunscreen! When you are lathering it on, don't forget your scalp! Introducing the perfect scalp sunscreen: Hair Shadz! No need to rub oily lotion in your hair, this powder will blend roots, act as a dry shampoo and protect your scalp from the sun. The magazine's more than one-million readers will get a discount on the summer must-have, and you can too! Pick up the June issue on newsstands May 20th.
Orca Client DaBib is front and center in the May issue. The magazine is running a DaBib giveaway in their current issue and online. You can see it online, on page 59 at http://www.pageturnpro.com/Central-Penn-Parent/26044-CPP-May-2011/index.html#58. Or you can see it on their website under contests at http://www.centralpennparent.com/Category/Family_Fun/contest.aspx?id=367.
Orca publicists love to promote Name Bubbles and when members of the media see for themselves the great quality and the versatility of this wonderful product, they rave about loving them too! Congratulations to Michelle Brandriss for this glowing review! http://baby.families.com/blog/must-have-item-name-bubbles
Baby Diego is featured in the annual Expecting Issue which hits stands this week!
The popular magazine for ladies is featuring Underouts by Knickerbocker Glory in the “Cash In This Week” section in the May 30 issue! Orca publicists are on a roll!
The site featured Orca client Knickerbocker Glory in their style blog on May 13! GirlWorldDaily.com is a team of super-savvy teenage girls from around the world who voice their opinions on everything “girl,” and they love Underouts! http://girlworlddaily.com/blog/summer_style_trends/index.html
"Everywhere we go people stop and ask us where we got the flowers on her feet." Your baby girl can be the center of attention too! All you need is Toe Blooms, at least that's what a mom-tester for the magazine says! The adorable accessories are featured in the May issue, on newsstands now! http://bit.ly/jVQgJ2
Here in Arizona, we LOVE finding sun savvy products that protect us and keep us cool at the pool! Orca clients Haiden Surf, the celebrity loved pint-sized surfer dude apparel, Essential Journeys Lube for Lips with SPF 15, Arbordoun’s Abundantly Herbal Calendula Cream, the salvation from sunburn, & UV Skinz, the sun-proof apparel for the whole family, were among several amazing products we featured on the award-winning "Sonoran Living Live" TV show! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/summer-products-to-keep-cool
Fight bugs WITH a bug! Buzzy, a new twist on the old boo-boo bunny, is a reusable bee that eases pain and itches for your kids (& even parents, too). In addition to ice-pack wings, Buzzy adds vibration to help scratch where it itches without leaving marks and gives children instant pain relief. Buzzy was featured in a slideshow titled, "15 Baby Gadgets You'll Really Use." Here is a link to the slideshow, http://www.ivillage.com/baby-gear-youll-really-use/6-b-340904
Looking for the perfect toy to encourage your children’s creativity and provide hours of fun? Introduce them to the magical world of Shrinky Dinks—they are included in this lineup of the best toys!
InvitationBox.com was featured in the May 2011 issue! http://magazine.tbparenting.com/publication/?m=1129&l=1 (see page 10)
InvitationBox.com was featured on May 18, 2011 in a rave review: http://blessedbeyondwords.com/make-it-special-with-invitationbox-com/
The editor featured Arbordoun and its incredible skin care products in an online post on May 2, 2011. http://hellodollface.com/2011/05/arbordoun-abundantly-herbal-goodness/
Saddle up and read this glowing 5-Star Review of a family vacation at an Arizona Dude Ranch Association property. http://www.trekaroo.com/hotels/rancho-de-los-caballeros-wickenburg-arizona
The publication featured TheStreet article about Red Hook Lobster Pound and Susan: http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2011/05/03/life/doc4dc00755f28cc322253320.txt
The website featured TheStreet article about Red Hook Lobster Pound and Susan, including the video interview Susan did with the reporter: http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/food-drink/food-trucks-roll-despite-paperwork
The website featured TheStreet article about Red Hook Lobster Pound and Susan: http://food-management.com/news_briefs/food_truck_on_roll0502/
The website featured TheStreet article about Red Hook Lobster Pound and Susan: http://mobile-cuisine.com/off-the-wire/food-trucks-are-on-a-roll-despite-paperwork/
The magazine included a very extensive feature on Stephen Joseph’s rolling luggage, bottle buddies and other travel accessories in their summer issue. The two-page feature is on pages 41 and 42 and it can be viewed online at: http://www.outdoor-life.net/
The blogger reviewed the Beach Totes on May 7. http://www.2wired2tired.com/stephan-joseph-gifts-beach-totes
A family vacation is a summer staple and so is the "are we there yet?" The popular website has a cure for the backseat boredom, the Travel Fun Kit from Wikki Stix! For just a few bucks your kids can be creative and quiet! Find out how to get yours at http://www.lasplash.com/publish/lifes_journey_goodies/stress-free-family-vacation.php
Writer requested a sample of the Travel Fun Kit for review and another to giveaway and featured them on the site. http://www.becentsable.net/2011/05/giveaway-wikki-stix-travel-fun-kit.html/
The editor is featuring Wikkie Stix in the summer issue.
The Farmers Insurance Palm Springs March of Dimes event received a listing in the calendar of events of the newspaper. http://www.trekaroo.com/hotels/rancho-de-los-caballeros-wickenburg-arizona
Too Young for Facebook? The website is running a story on the subject and featuring three Orca Clients - ZillaDog.com, Gotsitter.com and NannyTest - in their Just For Moms section on Tuesday, May 24!
What company doesn’t want its product or service being placed in a national magazine with over 1.3 million subscribers? Orca’s hard work and amazing connections have landed its client UV Skinz plenty of national and regional press hits including its latest editorial feature this week. Make sure to check out page 24 of the May 23 issue, with Dr. Oz on the cover, to see the UV Skinz feature!
Orca client and Bean-B-Clean inventor Linda Smaldore offered her entrepreneurial insight to the radio listeners in Washington, DC today during an interview for a weekly radio show called “Women of Vision”. The interview will air Sun., May 29!
Know your kids are safe online with Orca client ZillaDog.com! The website with guarded email and safe online fun was included in a Kung Fu Panda 2 promotion on the websites of two San Diego radio stations! http://rewards.newcountry957.com/asp3/auctionDetail.aspx?aid=66988 http://rewards.channel933.com/asp3/auctionDetail.aspx?aid=66990
Four Orca Clients are featured in the June issue! Check out Shrinky Dinks, Knickerbocker Glory Underouts, Wikki Stix and Easy Playhouse in the “Summer Fun” edition!
It’s no secret that media exposure leads to sales for lots of companies across the country. This morning, Phoenix media is buzzing about the hair products from Orca client MoniMay! The owner & creator of MoniMay, Monica Sanders, was interviewed on the station's morning show about her wonderful line of hair products containing SPF. Hair Shadz protect the scalp from harmful rays and cover those unsightly roots and grays! Monica tells Orca that her last TV appearance led to lots of new business…so we are crossing our fingers for a repeat! Congrats, Monica!
Congratulations to new Orca client Sand Off for their first online hit on a popular website in the Hamptons! It’s a must-have item for the beach this summer so you can keep the sand off of your skin and where it belongs! http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/Gear-Gadgets/14496/Sand-Off-Convenient-Mitt-Easily-Wipes-Sand-From.html
The website touts three Orca clients - ZillaDog, GotSitter and NannyTest - as being great choices for parents to trust to keep their kids safe both on and off-line! http://www.momseveryday.com/wichita/justformoms/misc/Safe_Sites_For_Kids_Too_Young_For_Facebook_122445094.html
Summer means travel and no one will get your kids more excited for the journey ahead than Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts! Orca pubs scored an extensive, two-page feature for their adorable luggage and travel essentials for kids in the summer issue! Check it out online on pages 41 and 42: http://www.outdoor-life.net/
More buzz for Orca client Stephen Joseph and their fun & functional travel accessories for children! The magazine shared them with readers in their April issue! http://www.parentguidenews.com/Catalog/UPDATE/
Orca client Baby Diego (www.babydiego.com) is one of the coolest new innovations in parenting gear & thanks to Orca’s savvy team, it received a FULL PAGE feature in the special Expecting Issue! Check it out on page 27: http://www.flashedition.com/publication/?m=2665&l=1
Orca just loves getting its clients featured in the national limelight! ToeBlooms was just featured in a post on the wonderful parenting website this week and are sure to make babies stylish from head to toe! These fashionable foot accessories for infants complete any outfit without restricting those little piggies.
There is no room for sparkles and gloss here! Blamtastic (www.blamtastic.com) has flavors made just for boys, and includes SPF 15, so mom is happy too. The boy blam is a hit with ParentMap readers. Head to the site to see what flavors the boys are feeling! http://www.parentmap.com/raves/family-fun/raves/raves-june-2010
Memorial Day means BBQs and hanging out by the pool. Keep your kids protected from the sun’s harmful rays this weekend with Orca client UV Skinz! The popular web resource for moms, suggests UV Skinz as great extra protection from UVA and UVB rays! http://blogs.babycenter.com/products_and_prizes/3-cool-upf-clothing-brands-for-kids/
Essential Journeys has the perfect pampering products. On May 22, the publication featured Essential Journeys in their "Sounds Good" column. You can see it online here, http://soundsgoodpa.blogspot.com/. The editor said, "Lotion for the Body has a fine hotel-quality feel."
No more lost socks! Sock Sacs helps to keep the laundry organized! These fabulous mesh bags are featured in the May issue!
Orca client SWIMkids USA is making a HUGE splash about the vital importance of teaching children to swim. The publication has let readers know about how SWIMkids will be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson on June 14 in its current edition. http://www.santansun.com/things-to-do
Name Bubbles get a big thumbs-up from this blogger! Congratulations to Orca client Michelle Brandriss, the mommy who created this wonderful and versatile product! http://momandmore.com/2011/05/name-bubbles-for-names-that-stick-review.html
Orca’s publicists are savvy when it comes to generating social media buzz! Great example: The editor of Edmonton’s Child Magazine featured Bunnies and Bows, a line of tooth fairy pillows for kids, and a contest with Sew Plain Jane, handcrafted superhero capes and masks for children, on their Facebook and Twitter pages, which boast thousands of followers! Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/#!/note.php?note_id=10150265331579966 http://www.edmontonschild.com/contests
A review was posted on May 25 for Name Bubbles and the blogger thinks the labels are perfect for preschool! http://www.losangelesmammablog.com/2011/05/time-for-preschool.html
Bean-B-Clean was featured in a wonderful product review on the site! http://momandmore.com/2011/05/bean-b-clean-review.html
A fantastic Bean-B-Clean review was posted on the site and a giveaway was offered to a lucky reader on May 19! http://momvantage.net/bean-b-clean-review-and-giveaway/
Easy Playhouse was featured in the magazine’s May issue.
Easy Playhouse was featured in the magazine’s May issue!
The popular site and Mikey’s Kitchen (Online Media) featured Blue Diamond's NUT THINS in a glowing review on May 17! http://www.mikeyskitchen.com/2011/05/17/product-review-blue-diamond-nut-thins/
The site featured the Sugar-Free Yummi Bears and Yummi Bears Organics from Hero Nutritionals on May25! http://www.halfpinthousehandouts.com/2011/05/sugar-free-yummi-bears-by-hero-nutritionals.html
The magazine featured San-J’s Miso Soup Cups, Travel Packets of Tamari and Brown Rice Crackers the week of May 16: http://riroads.com/page.cgi?page=sanjreview
The enormously popular site featured San-J in a two month giveaway that started May 25! http://steamykitchen.com/15590-gluten-freesan-j-asian-sauces-dressings-marinades.html
The popular site is gaga over Lil’ Baby Cakes Rock ‘N Roll Diaper Cake! And one lucky reader will get a chance to win this rockin’ baby gift starting today! This site currently receives over 3 million page views per month with a loyal following. Here’s the link: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/contests/2011/05/29/giveaway-lil-baby-cakes
This Canadian baby publication loves Orca client Piggy Paint! Melanie Hurley's eco-friendly, toxin-and-fume-free nail polish for little girls is featured in the May edition and in the online edition! http://www.ohbabymagazine.com/cool-stuff/piggy-paint/
School’s out for summer, so give your kids something that will peak their creativity and keep them busy for hours: Easy Playhouse! Easy Playhouse is a blank canvas that kids can turn into a fort for cops and robbers or a castle for a fairy princess. On May 30, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and Greensburg Tribune Review featured Easy Playhouse. Here is a link of the article: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_739636.html
Several Orca clients are featured this week in a great Memorial Day giveaway on the wildly popular celebrity website. Check out Sand Off, Protec, Stephen Joseph, Essential Journeys, Haiden Surf, Name Bubbles and Blamtastic here: http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-05-30/giveaway-alert-get-a-memorial-day-gift-bag/
The hits are starting to stack up for super summer Orca client UV Skinz! These are just some of the magazines that are featuring the UV Skinz line of fun and fashionable sun protective swim wear for kids in their brand new summer issues, just out today: Bay Area Parent is featuring UV Skinz in their June issue; Canadian Family Magazine (86,172) is featuring UV Skinz in their summer issue; MetroFamily Magazine (35,000) is featuring UV Skinz in their June issue; and Coastal Christian Family Monthly Magazine (10,000) is featuring UV Skinz in their June issue!
Information about RentalWall.com was included in a column on May 27 in the publication!
Farmers Insurance is a hero for March of Dimes, holding fundraising events from coast to coast leading up to Be A Hero For Babies Day on June 29. The San Diego paper and Rochester, Minnesota's Post Bulletin are helping spread the word about these great community events for a good cause. http://www.nctimes.com/news/columnists/article_20d9666f-a8f6-5bd9-9174-d39dbc5444ef.html http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1456272&query=march
Phoenix TV show, "Sonoran Living Live" salutes several Orca clients today for their sizzling summer goodies and gear! Shining in the summer product spotlight: Hair Shadz by MoniMay and Stephen Joseph's beach line! These are summer must-haves to beat the heat safely and in style.... http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/poolside-products-to-keep-you-cool
Pamper yourself this summer with Essential Journeys Soaps by the Slice. This month, Essential Journeys was featured in two magazines, SouthPark Magazine and Lake Norman Magazine (40,000). Check out EJ's Lavender Morning Soap Slices!
San-J's tantalizing and family-friendly recipe for Asian BBQ Beef was featured in a full one-page spread in the May 2011 issue! We can't wait to see the June issue, which will showcase Asian Hummus, another delicious recipe from San-J!
The blogger requested a sample of Wikki Stix and the Rainy Day Play Kit got a wonderful review! http://www.mommafindings.com/2011/05/toy-review-wikki-stix-rainy-day-play.html
Haiden Surf was featured in a giveaway the week of May 16–20, 2011! Haiden Surf Giveaway: http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/05/11/haiden-surf-flip-flops-clothing-giveaway/ and Haiden Surf Giveaway Winner Announcement: http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/05/18/haiden-surf-flip-flops-clothing-giveaway-winner/
Haiden Surf was featured in the magazine in a giveaway on May 19! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/126998/win-swim-gear-for-boys-from-haiden-surf
The blogger posted a link to Wine Wear and suggested it as a fabulous Father’s Day gift! http://www.facebook.com/LookWhatMomFoundandDadtoo/posts/100686696692197
“The Morning Drive with Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone” responded to our outreach about the Farmers / Hendricks partnership requesting an interview with Mark Martin on May 31.
Why settle for social media to announce the bundle of joy you are now snuggling when you can share the news in style?! The stylish baby announcements from Orca client InvitationBox.com were featured in the May 2011 issue!
The site featured InvitationBox.com’s recycled stickers in a wonderful and lengthy review! http://www.halfpinthousehandouts.com/2011/05/recycled-paper-stickers.html
Smart Family's producer featured a live interview with Jane on May 2, where she talked all about E-Mealz and how the program works!
The publication featured Naturally Savvy on May 31 in their online publication, EdmontonSun.com (23,293)! http://blogs.canoe.ca/keepingfit/general/snack-attack/.
San-J’s Asian Cooking Sauces were featured online in May 2011! http://www.foodprocessing.com/vendors/products/2011/101.html.
Name Bubbles was featured in a review with pictures in May! http://momandmore.com/2011/05/name-bubbles-for-names-that-stick-review.html
Wikki Stix and the birthday kit were featured on the site in May and a giveaway was offered! http://www.halfpinthousehandouts.com/2011/05/birthday-on-a-budget-giveaway.html
Batter up! Cool Baseball Necklace is a fabulous find for the baseball fanatic in your family… as seen in the April issue!
The April issue features Shrinky Dinks in their "Short Cuts" section and invites their readers to take advantage of a special free gift from Shrinky Dinks with a special code, just for them!
Designed to make potty training youngsters a convenient, comfortable, and confidence-boosting experience, the innovative Little Looster has also been shown to assist children with special needs as they use the loo. The magazine has chosen the Little Looster as one of its' Spring Product Peeks for 2011! http://quest.mda.org/article/product-peeks-spring-2011
Orca Client, Tubac Center of the Arts is featured in a full page article in the Newspaper's Calendar section. Thoughtfully written, and a nice photo of one of the artists' painting is included. Here is a link to the reporters online write-up. http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/2011/03/28/20110328southern-arizona-studio-tour.html
The publication featured Cool Baseball Necklace in April issue.
The publication is featuring UV Skinz in April issue.
Bean-B-Clean was featured in the Expecting Issue!
Posted information and a link to the GoFarmersEd.com initiatives for Farmers Insurance. http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx
Sock Sacs was featured in a recent issue of Parent Wise Austin and received a GLOWING recommendation from the parent review team! http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/
Featuring a great story about the Bike Hunt including an interview with Julia Hutton. http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/News/Arizona-dealer-launches-scavenger-hunt-to-help-loc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/712916?contextCategoryId=48475
Featuring the latest press release about the Bike Hunt and the “sneak peak” at the bike’s design, including a list of all participating merchants and sponsors: http://motorcycleracing.theonlynews.com/?p=15934
Currently featuring the exclusive media clue on the events page. http://www.phoenixbikers.com/events.html
Press release about the bike hunt including all participating merchants is currently featured: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5086284.htm
The editor featured the Little Looster today in a glowing review, touting it as all part of the potty training routine in their home. http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2011/04/potty-training-tools-of-the-trade/
A freelance family/parenting writer wrote an article about Wikki Stix for her blog. http://talkingwalnut.com/2011/04/twist-and-play.html & http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42000-Twist_and_Play.php
If you have kids you know often times they can be more excited about the box a toy came in rather than the toy itself. Give your kids something that will peak their creativity and keep them busy for hours with Easy Playhouse. The magazine is going to feature Easy Playhouse in an upcoming issue. The playhouses will be featured in their "What's New" section, as well, as their website, www.hvparent.com.
Featured Sock Sacs in its recent issue along with a product giveaway! The editor says she will also print comments from the winners saying how much they love Sock Sacs!!!
The Bagwell Baggie Helper is the Kitchen Gadget you must have! The innovative kitchen must-have was featured recently in the popular newspaper! http://www.sacbee.com/2011/03/30/3512471/some-new-kitchen-gadgets-youll.html
Farmers Insurance is expanding and making its debut into Pennsylvania this spring! They were featured in a great article about their eastern expansion and the terrific job opportunities it creates in this week’s print edition. You can read part of the story online at: http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/print-edition/2011/04/01/farmers-insurance-enters-area-opens.html
Orca client BIOMET 3i is featured in the April issue in an article about its extensive continuing education programs. Check it out online at: http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0411-clin360_education
EasyLunchBoxes are not only good for kids, but good for the environment, and mom's sanity too. The wonderful eco-friendly food containers were just featured in the April issue in the “problem solvers” section.
Bye, bye bad doggy breath and hello Ark Naturals Breath-less Plaque Zapper, which is the ultimate way to prevent bad breath in dogs. The newspaper featured a story about “Doggy Breath” that mentions Ark Naturals Breath-less Plaque Zapper last week. http://www.inyork.com/community/ci_17656507
Bath time doesn’t have to involve tears anymore thanks to the Lil Rinser. Lil Rinser was just featured in a write up yesterday on the site! http://www.mogulbaby.com/2011/04/does-lil-rinser-pass-the-bath-test/
Bachelorette parties, wedding presents, Mother's Day...Lani Designs has you covered! Millions are learning about the quality controlling, detail-driven woman who hand-paints one-of-a-kind wine, champagne and martini glasses! Join me in a toast to your new glassware, courtesy of Lani Designs!! http://www.examiner.com/home-and-living-in-national/quality-hand-painted-lani-designs-glassware-on-board-today
Going Gluten-Free - Deliciously! The publication featured a lengthy article about San-J and their Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry recipe today! http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/heartychef_article/going_gluten-free_deliciously/
Lil’ Baby Cakes is featured in the April issue! www.southjerseymom.com (See Page 17)
Sprout Change is featured in the April issue! http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_04_2011/index.html (See page 14)
Three Orca clients are featured in the site's list of 20 candy-free Easter Basket ideas! See why Shrinky Dinks, InvitationBox.com personalized stickers and Wikki Stix are better than Peeps! http://shine.yahoo.com/event/momentsofmotherhood/20-candy-free-easter-basket-ideas-2472679/#photoViewer=2
Piggy Paint isn’t just for the girls anymore, sophisticated women can now enjoy a beautiful manicure without foul odors, toxicity or damage to the environment! The Orca client’s new "Piggy Refined" line is featured in the current edition of the Philadelphia magazine! http://www.pageturnpro.com/Black-Dog-Media/24779-ML-Early-Spring-2011/index.html#/26
The site shows some wonderful examples of what you can do with Shrinky Dinks with the right combination of imagination, tools and talent! http://www.scrapscene.com/2011/04/playing-with-shrinky-dinks-a-coupon-code.html
Sprout Change was featured in the April issue!
The editor posted the two courses offered by BIOMET 3i in May and October of 2011 on the “Continuing Education” page of the website. http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/2584980970/articles/dentisryiq/clinical/2010/04/clinical-continuing.html?123
Got a problem? Don’t just deal with it, take a hint from some amazing mompreneurs and fix it! "Sonoran Living Live" featured SIX Orca clients this morning in a segment about Moms who solved their problems by inventing a product: Piggy Paint, Name Bubbles, Personal Child Stories, Little Looster, Bean B Clean, & Nourish. http://bit.ly/fXUrSI
Even though the finale of the "Bad Economy Buster Bling Bike Hunt" was last week, the paper is running a feature on Shawn Lukin and Julia Hutton, an Ahwatukee resident. They loved the grassroots effort of this campaign and could not wait to feature it! http://ah-www2.ahwatukee.com/edition/
Autism affects 1 in every 110 children. It can be difficult to deal with as a child and a family. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Shara Lawrence-Weiss shared her Personal Child Stories (www.personalchildstories.com) with the "Good Morning Arizona" audience. The books are specially made for each child using personal photographs and focusing on their likes and personality. They are a fantastic tool to help children and families understand their differences. http://bit.ly/ewieox
Keeping your fingers and toes pretty without worrying about toxic chemicals is easy thanks to Orca Client Piggy Paint! They will be featured with a write-up in the upcoming May issue!
This publication loves Orca clients. In fact, the latest client to be featured in the May issue of the magazine is Momsmedicinechest.com!
A mom and blogger for the site has called Knickerbocker Glory’s Underouts the "Ultimate in Cute Coverage." See the fantastic review she gave after trying the underwear out on her own daughter! http://www.2wired2tired.com/underouts-review
Sometimes parents need the kids to tell them why something is so cool! These parent reviewers now understand that Underouts are superior to traditional undies with leggings because "panties in a bunch" is more than just a saying! http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/files/PWA%20April%202011-web.pdf
Longtime cloth-diapering mamas on the parent review team think the One-Size Reusable Diapers from Sprout Change are cool! http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/files/PWA%20April%202011-web.pdf
A reviewer and her four-year-old child agree that Lilla Hair Accessories are oh so stylish and incredibly unique! http://simplystacie.net/lilla-hair-accessories-review/
The blogger loves the creative fun she enjoys with her kids and Shrinky Dinks! http://simplystacie.net/shrinky-dinks-review/
Tired Mom Kelli thinks that Lilla Hair Accessories are too cute to resist! http://www.2wired2tired.com/lilla-hairclips-review
Seattle subscribers will learn about the special promotion they can enjoy at top children's boutique Kid's Club when they buy local brand Underouts by Knickerbocker Glory this month!
Five Orca Clients - InvitationBox.com, Toe Blooms, Underouts, Personal Child Stories and Shrinky Dinks - are all featured as Dentist Approved Easter Basket Ideas! http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13752/Dentist-Approved-Easter-Basket-Ideas.html
The magazine selected Orca client Essentia All-Natural Crib Mattress as a top pick for baby’s nursery in its April issue “2011 Buyer’s Guide” feature. This popular guide is also the homepage story at FitPregnancy.com - check it out here: http://www.fitpregnancy.com/buyersguide2011/
Taking care of our pets, the all-natural way! Just see how Orca’s own Ark Naturals is helping you do that by checking out the April issue. One of their great products is featured in the “buzz section” on page 17! http://azhealthandliving.com/Uploads/Magazines/2011/April/index.html
This Saturday musicians and fans will celebrate the culture and community music has created at the 3rd annual, nationwide, Record Store Day. Here in the Valley, the local, independent stores of Zia Records are Record Store Day (RSD) headquarters. "Good Morning Arizona" viewers will get a sneak peak at the exclusive vinyl and CD releases as well as a show from RSD participant, Gospel Claws. It is a great day to remember, and teach our kids, music is much more than downloading a song!
InvitationBox.com's Amy Grace is telling readers of today's newpaper about the important step of picking out party invitations for their successful cookouts this summer. http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x2137092261/Invitations-crucial-to-successful-cookouts-parties
Music lovers will come together this Saturday to celebrate how music has influenced our lives. In Las Vegas, the community newspaper suggests you join in the festivities at Zia Records where they will have one thing you cannot download... LIVE MUSIC! http://weeklyseven.com/ae/2011/04/14/record-stores-rock-zines-punk-radishes
Orca client Farmers Insurance is shaking things up to help the March of Dimes! NBC TV featured a fun segment on yesterday’s evening news letting the public know all about tonight’s “Zumbathon” charity event in Yakima, WA! Check out the video clip and some great moves! http://www.kndo.com/story/14450730/yakima-dance-studio-helping-march-of-dimes
Looking for something to do this weekend? The online news site for the Arizona Republic and KPNX-TV news, has you covered! The newest feature in their "Things to do" section is dedicated to celebrating music! Check out Record Store Day tomorrow at all the Zia Record Exchange locations throughout the Valley! http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2011/04/14/20110414record-store-day-phoenix.html
The blogger tried out Wikki Stix with her three kids and they were a hit! She featured a wonderful review on the website. http://simplystacie.net/wikki-stix-review/
The editor featured Wikki Stix in an article about Autism Awareness Month as a great toy for special needs children! http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ext/rrm/rrm_04_2011/index.html
The writer requested a sample of Wikki Stix for review during her autism awareness features in April and posted an awesome review April 14! http://www.actingbalanced.com/2011/04/aam-product-review-wikki-stix-for.html
The blogger wrote a nice feature about why Wikki Stix should become a part of your Easter traditions! http://www.thesucculentwife.com/easter-fun-diy-kits/
The publication featured Easy Playhouse in their weekly newsletter on April 15th. Easy Playhouse was featured as the weekly giveaway!
The publication featured San-J’s recipe in the April 2011 issue!
This Saturday, musicians and fans will mingle in a day dedicated to our local economy, the culture of music and the community that celebrates it! Record Store Day is a chance to remember what music is all about! In Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson the place to be is Zia Records. Find out what makes it so special in the latest feature. http://www.care2.com/causes/trailblazers/blog/this-saturday-record-store-day-celebrates-local-culture-and-community/
A Record Store Day story, including information about events, releases and performances at Zia Records is scheduled to appear in the April 15 issue.
During the 9 a.m. hour, they did a live segment with artist Michael Arthur Jayme and jewelry artist Bonnie Jaus where they both talked about the Open Studio Art Tour in Santa Cruz Valley, which features some of Arizona's best and brightest artists. They were able to show a map of where the artists are and show their work and the work of some other artists.
The largest performing arts theater in Arizona put event catalogues in their lobby, distributed catalogues to members of the press during opening night of Fiddler on the Roof, did several Twitter Posts about the Open Studios Tour and promoted it on their Facebook Page. They distributed all of the catalogues that were provided.
The museum put out catalogs for the Tubac Center of the Arts in the lobby. Shemer is a beautiful Museum with lush grounds in Central Phoenix where classes, seminars and exhibits are held, so there is a constant flow of artists and those interested in art mulling around the lobby area. All catalogues on display were taken by visitors.
A popular calendar-event site in Phoenix posted event details prior to both weekends of the Open Studio Tour! www.azcentral.com/travel/.../20110328southern-arizona-studio-tour.html www.azcentral.com/.../Hidden_Treasures_Studio_Tour_803584063241
The newspaper posted mentions of the event in the art calendar listings in both the print and online version of this publication! www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/open-studio-tour/Event?oid=2609127
The station posted about the event for Tubac Center of the Arts in two places! On their AZ Attractions full-screen posting in their morning show and noon show on the Friday prior to each weekend of the Open Studio Arts Tour, and also on the “in your neighborhood” section of website.
NBC Austin knows Orca's mama-preneurs rule! So much so that they featured Buzzy, Bee-stractors, Oliver B Company, Dabib, and UV Skinz in its Style Saturdays segment on April 16! Congrats to all on the recognition! http://www.kxan.com/dpp/entertainment/moms/style-saturday%27s-mompreneurs-showcase?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true
The Cool Baseball Necklace is a fantastic find for little leaguers who can’t get enough of their favorite sport…according to the “I Want That!” page in the April issue!
Once again national media shows they LOVE hearing about Orca clients. The latest company basking in the national limelight is Booskfree.com, who is featured in this week’s issue!!!! Make sure to check out Booskfree.com on page 24 of the magazine!
Watch out, jungle gym, here she comes! DailyCandy Kids Seattle touts a great discount at the hottest local boutique on the hottest local brand, Knickerbocker Glory's Underouts! http://www.knickerbocker-glory.com//what-are-underouts-knickerbocker-ccid_78.aspx
It's a double feature today for two Orca clients! Both Nourish and Sock Sacs made the April Cool Stuff page! Special kudos to Nourish - the editor even included a special note about how much she loved Nourish!
For camp or summer vacation, there’s no cuter line of travel bags for kids than Stephen Joseph's colorful collection! The magazine featured its Airplane Rolling Luggage, Shark Snack Sac, Butterfly Buddy Bag and Ladybug Luggage Tag in the March issue! All for sale at www.stephenjosephgifts.com
ABC-15 Daybreak was live at SWIMkids USA to feature Orca Client Lana Whitehead and her SWIMkids USA April 19 at 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Among the topics covered was water safety importance in light of three drowning calls in the Phoenix Area over the weekend. Lana and SWIMkids USA received the 2011 National Drowning Prevention Alliance Community Lifesaver Award. She also discussed her expertise on swimming and early movement as it goes wtih brain development.
Shara Lawrence-Weiss of Personal Child Stories, shared smart advice about using real photos to help with early childhood education on today's episode of Smart Family on Phoenix's ABC-15! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/teach-your-kids-through-your-family-history-and-photos
As the weather gets warmer and the kids start spending more time outside, it is important to keep their skin safe from the harmful rays of the sun. American Baby suggests using UV Skinz shirts where the SPF is built right in! They will be featured in the June issue of the magazine!
Help your girls feel pretty this summer and keep their hair out of their faces with adorable hair accessories from Lilla! The national magazine will feature Lilla hair accessories in their June issue!
The music blogger for the Los Angeles Times music blog wrote a feature on Zia Records at Coachella on April 17. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/04/coachella-2011-record-store-day-came-and-went-but-the-toys-are-still-available.html
The local Phoenix news section of the website featured the East Valley Tribune article about Record Store Day, which included Zia Record’s events, special releases and performances! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42607338/ns/local_news-phoenix_az/
The blogger wrote an article about what to wear to Record Store Day and included a mention of Zia Records and a link to the website for RSD events! http://www.examiner.com/fashion-design-in-phoenix/record-store-day-style-tip
An audio file blogger wrote a feature about Record Store Day at Coachella with Zia Records. http://blogs.inlandsocal.com/music/2011/04/coachella-2011-record-store-da.html
A reporter featured Zia Records and quotes from the Las Vegas store manager in an article about honoring record stores. http://www.lvrj.com/neon/day-honors-record-stores-119829269.html
Zia Records' two Vegas locations were featured in an article previewing Record Store Day. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/17/neighborhood-indie-record-shops-beckon/
Zia Records was mentioned in an article previewing Record Store Day! http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/content/saturday-record-store-day
The website featured the East Valley Tribune article about Record Store Day, which includes the events and special releases offered at Zia Record’s East Valley locations. http://www.ahwatukee.com/news/valley_and_state/article_17571682-4637-5978-b120-5ca95f4a2970.html
The website featured Zia Records and Record Store Day in an nice article! http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/apr/15/get-your-butt-record-store/
Zia Records’ Las Vegas store was mentioned in an article celebrating Record Store Day on the website! http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/midwest-punk-icons-the-meatmen-tackle-las-germs-for-record-store-day
Zia Record Exchange was mentioned on the blog “Soundbites” in a post titled Celebrate Record Stores! http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/soundbites/Content?oid=2665598
Zia Records' several Valley locations were featured in a great article about celebrating Record Store Day! http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/04/record_store_day_round_up_2011.php
Record Store Day events at Zia Records in Tucson were mentioned on the station’s website in the events section! http://events.fox11az.com/tucson/events/record-store-day-howe-gelb-tracy-shedd-/E0-001-037512645-8
Zia Records and an interview with Brian from Zia was featured in an article about Record Store Day on April 11! http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/as-record-store-day-approaches-phoenix-area-music-retailers-try-to-adapt-to-the-times-1.2542976
The online site for the Arizona Republic (308,973) and KPNX- TV (NBC, Phoenix, market #12) posted an interview with Mary from Zia Record Exchange about Record Store Day and Zia’s events. The article was featured on the website and on the home page for a period of time on April 15. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2011/04/14/20110414record-store-day-phoenix.html
The editorial director requested more information about the events, in-store signings and performances at the Las Vegas Zia Records locations. A Record Store Day article featuring Zia as the “place to be” is on newsstands now! http://weeklyseven.com/ae/2011/04/14/record-stores-rock-zines-punk-radishes
The host of “The Oasis” mentioned Record Store Day, its awesome events and Zia Records on her radio show several times in the week before RSD.
Hats off to 3 fabulous Orca clients who made the new Spring Baby Book! Little Looster, Bean-B-Clean, and Sock Sacs are all must-have items for parents of babies & toddlers!
It's an ode to the throne! The editor LOVES the Little Looster! Check out her glowing review of this innovative potty training aid! http://baby.families.com/blog/a-favorite-item-the-little-looster
Potty training just became a-whole-lot easier thanks to the Little Looster! Now you can win your own stool for the loo on the popular website! http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/04/13/little-looster-potty-stool-giveaway/
Former Orca client E-Mealz makes dinner planning simple and healthy! Check out E-Mealz in the health column in the April issue!
The blogger thinks InvitationBox.com, Knickerbocker Glory's Underouts, Toe Blooms and Personal Child Stories are sweet, sugar-free goodies that are great for filling a grandchild's Easter basket! http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com/the_survive_and_thrive_bo/2011/04/ideas-for-non-sugar-easter-treats.html
Orca Client SWIMkids USA will be featured on Good Morning Arizona on Tuesday, June 14. Channel 3 will do live coverage about SWIMkids participation in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson - an event where swim schools across the world are going to be breaking a Guinness World Record and raising awareness about getting swim lessons for kids as part of pool safety and drowning prevention efforts.
This Easter, think outside the egg! InvitationBox.com's Easter Bunny Reusable placemat was featured in online today as an Easter treat! http://www.torontosun.com/2011/04/19/easter-treats
InvitationBox.com's Easter Bunny Reusable placemat was featured on the website today! It's a great Easter Basket stuffer! http://lifewise.canoe.ca/Microgalleries/Living/EasterTreats/2011/04/05/17884696.html?&pic=5
A fantastic segment aired this morning on “AM Arizona” with mom-entrepreneur Shara Lawrence Weiss, Founder of Personal Child Stories (www.personalchildstories.com)! Shara shared her extraordinary personalized storybooks for kids and talked about the many ways they can help children with Autism & other special needs.
The wildly popular parenting website LOVES Orca clients and has just featured E-Mealz in a wonderful article about grocery shopping made easy! http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/E-Mealz-Online-national
Knickerbocker Glory's Underouts received an absolutely glowing review on the popular website today! http://www.celebrategreen.net/blog/
The popular website featured InvitationBox.com in a “Personalize Your Business” article on April 18! http://home-business.families.com/blog/personalize-your-business
Fox 10 Morning show will have a reporter live at SWIMkids USA pools on June 14 to capture how they are part of a worldwide effort of Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson. They will be able to interview kids who can say "I broke a world record". The event is for Guinness Book of World Records.
Orca’s favorite green living guru, Andrea Donsky of NaturallySavvy.com, was interviewed today on the popular TV show! For a special Earth Day show, Andrea suggested “greener” alternatives to foods and products commonly used by consumers.
“Sonoran Living” featured Primp and Blow in an in-studio segment on Tuesday, April 12 about trends in prom hairstyles. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/learn-what-prom-hair-styles-are-turning-heads
Stephen Joseph was included in an Easter Basket segment that aired April 18th, including a great audience giveaway in which each audience member received a SJ backpack!
Congratulations to Orca client Lana Whitehead, the founder of SWIMkids USA! She is featured in the Mompreneur segment in the online version of the magazine. Lana and SWIMkids recently recieved the National Drowning Prevention Alliance's Community Lifesaver Award. SWIMkids will also be one of the locations where children will be working to break a world record on June 14 as part of World's Largest Swimming Lesson event for the Guinness Book of Worlds Records, all in an effort to raise awareness about swim lessons as an important way to keep kids safer around water. http://raisingarizonakids.com/index.php?page=article_view&ar_id=1699
The bloggers on this parenting site think that Toe Blooms has taken baby feet cuteness to the next level with their baby feet accessories! http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2011/04/toeblooms-review-giveaway.html
The popular website notes that one mom’s mission to find shoes that would actually stay on her daughter’s little feet and wouldn’t restrict the natural development of the foot led her to create Toe Blooms, something both stylish and functional. http://blog.thefind.com/2011/03/accessorize-baby-feet-withtoe-blooms/
Personal Child Stories author, Shara Lawrence-Weiss, continues to amaze and delight reviewers and their families with her thoughtful and well written books for children! http://simplystacie.net/personal-child-stories-review/
Oh, snap! The parenting magazine features Orca client Lilla Hairclips in their April/May issue and says they are not only adorable, but also benefit girls' educations in the Democratic Republic of Congo! (page 16) http://liparentonline.com/liparentmagonline_apr_may_2011.html
Triple play today! Three Orca clients, Bean-B-Clean, Sock Sacs, and Tooth Tissues were featured in the March 2011 issue in the Parent & Child Section!
The blogging mom recommends Orca client Shrinky Dinks as a great Easter basket gift that is also a fun family activity! http://www.modernmom.com/article/fun-and-easy-easter-basket-ideas
The magazine's readers love Lil’ Baby Cakes Jesus Loves Me diaper cake...it's the perfect gift to celebrate baby’s christening! http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/PDF/DCF%20April%20Final_Web.pdf (See page 21)
Orca client Name Bubbles is grabbing national headlines once again...this time in the “Your Baby News” section of the May issue!
Look no further than BooksFree.com to stock up on your summer reading list! The magazine will be featuring BooksFree.com in their summer issue, out in early June!
Both Lilla and Toe Blooms are featured in a roundup of "Fun Stuff for Kids" in Monday's edition of skirt!
The show's host interviewed Susan on April 29 about good ways to protect pets.
The magazine is featuring UV Skinz in giveaway in May issue.
The magazine featured San-J’s Asian Cooking Sauces in their April 2011 issue.
The site had a giveaway of San-J's 3 Asian Salad Dressings! http://www.nibbledish.com/SanJGiveaway
The Ultimate Gifts for Mother's day segment on this popular morning show featured several wonderful items from In The Pink Boutique.
The magazine features a bylined article written by Yossi Pinkas and mentions NannyTest in the May issue, which hits newsstands this weekend.
The 30,000-member group featured a nice article about Spatial Match that resulted in sales interest for John and Grant of Home Junction! http://www.parjustlisted.com/archives/7260
Local paper in Spokane, WA interviewed Grant from Home Junction about the new technology aspect of SpatialMatch. This is Grant’s local paper. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/apr/23/web-site-adds-lifestyle-to-house-hunting-data/
SpatialMatch was featured in an article on April 10. http://www.northjersey.com/realestate/119554799_Smart_phones_deliver_sales_edge.html
Bean-B-Clean was featured in a giveaway on April 20th, 2011.
Bean-B-Clean was featured in a lovely review on April 25: http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2011/04/bean-b-clean-review.html
Undercover Mama was featured in a segment on April 28 that was about the Ultimate Gifts for mom for mother’s day on “Sonoran Living Live.”
On Sonoran Living Live on April 28, Protec Maternity Wear was featured in a segment that was about the Ultimate Gifts for Mom.
Congratulations to Orca clients In The Pink Boutique, Protec Maternity Wear and Undercover Mama! In The Pink's beautiful gift items and Protec and Undercover Mama's innovative products were featured on April 28 on the segment called The Ultimate Gifts for Mother's Day on ABC 15's Sonoran Living Live show. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/find-something-special-to-honor-your-mom-on-mother%27s-day
This Saturday, April 30, two Orca clients were featured as the things Mom most wants for Mother's Day. Primp and Blow's beautiful Scottsdale hair salon and In the Pink's beautiful gift shop were both showcased in a live in-studio feature segment on 12 News Weekend Today!
The publication included Lilla Hair Accessories in a kids product roundup that ran on April 25th.
Shrinky Dinks was reviewed with a promo code on the website. http://www.scrapscene.com/2011/04/playing-with-shrinky-dinks-a-coupon-code.html
The website recommends Shrinky Dinks as a great Easter basket gift that is also a fun family activity! http://www.modernmom.com/article/fun-and-easy-easter-basket-ideas
The Little Looster was featured in a giveaway in the magazine's newsletter on April 21.
The site featured the Little Looster in a glowing review on April 21: http://www.closertolucy.com/2011/04/little-looster-review.html
The website featured the Little Looster in a positive review on April 21: http://mommyfactor.blogspot.com/2011/04/little-looster-helps-autistic-children.html
The website featured the Little Looster on April 27: http://www.mogulbaby.com/2011/04/little-looster-designed-to-help-with-potty-training/
The website featured the news of BIOMET 3i’s latest digital dentistry collaborations in two separate posts on April 25th! http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/7145178743/articles/dentisryiq/clinical/implants/2011/04/BIOMET_3i_and_3Shape_collaborate_to_provide_dental_laboratory-designed_patient-specific_abutments_for_implant_dentistry.html http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/6753532801/articles/dentisryiq/clinical/implants/2011/04/BIOMET_3i_and_Cadent_announce_an_innovative_collaboration_to_simplify_esthetic_restorations.html
Turn fave family photos into artsy masterpieces! The Sunday edition, circ. 365,589, featured Orca client Photowow.com. It’s a great story about fun ways to show off your best shots! http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/home/article_02580b37-4012-5c42-a2c3-d94f1a9ee53c.html?print=1
Four Orca clients, InvitationBox.com, ToeBlooms, Underouts by Knickerbocker Glory and Personal Child Stories were featured in a sidebar as "On-line Sugarless Ideas" in an article in the journal and online (StatesmanJournal.com: 177,151 UVPM) that outlined 10 candy-free Easter basket themes. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110419/LIFE/104190311/10-candy-free-Easter-baskets-kids-will-love?odyssey=nav%7Chead
The editor conducted a Facebook and Twitter giveaway featuring Essential Journeys products. The winner blogged about how much they love Essential Journeys! http://lifeundeveloped.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/winner/.
The host for CraftSanity (8628 unique visitors per month) was on “Take 5” for an Easter craft segment. The Wikki Stix Easter Egg Decorating Kit was part of the segment airing on April 15! http://www.wzzm13.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=162500 A review of Wikki Stix was also featured on CraftSanity.com! http://craftsanity.com/2011/04/craftsanity-on-tv-a-felted-easter-egg-craft-for-you-and-a-wikki-stix-egg-decorating-idea-for-the-kids/
Wikki Stix were featured in a live segment about Easter basket ideas from the Toy Tips creator! http://www.fox6now.com/news/wakeup/toytips/
The writer/host featured Wikki Stix during the April 26 podcast show and two lucky viewers won a Wikki Stix prize! http://247moms.blogspot.com/2011/04/re-play-for-busy-moms-summer-fun-and.html
Summer means family vacations and "are we there yet?!" Parenting magazine's senior editor has a cure: Wikki Stix' Travel Fun Kit. For only a couple of bucks, your kids will be content for hours! At least that is what she told The Today Show audience on April 5! http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/42435044#42435044
The Home & Garden section featured a great piece about PhotoWow on Saturday, April 23. http://www.jsonline.com/features/homeandgarden/120138474.html
Many different items from In The Pink were shown during a morning show, live segment on April 30, 2011. The theme of this segment was great gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day.
Undercover Mama was featured in a segment on April 28, 2011 that was about the Ultimate Gifts for mom for mother’s day on “Sonoran Living Live.”
The blogger featured a post with photos and great information about Hair Shadz in a “Beach Must-haves” post in April. http://themombuzz.com/2011/04/19/hair-shadz-spf-15-protection-for-heads/
The creators of Blamtastic were featured in the April issue of the publication!
Blamtastic and the Sandlers were featured in the Spring/Summer issue of the magazine which hit newsstands in April!
Stephen Joseph’s travel bags were featured in the April 2011 issue: http://www.parentguidenews.com/Catalog/UPDATE/
The hosts of "Colorado’s Everyday Show" featured Wikki Stix in the domestic segment on April 13.
The Wikki Stix Egg Decorating kit was featured in the paper’s “Shopping Corner” on Sunday, April 10. https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment?ui=2&ik=4f6846a598&view=att&th=1300a15486a12455&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P9YkvfRQ08cbthKPknbI2ab&sadet=1305868654716&sads=3B6728LQ2jUR-6dkE99oyw18PRQ
Editor requested a sample of Wikki Stix to try out and review in their Mom-Tested Blog on Charlotte Parents website (4,423 unique visitors per month). Wikki Stix were featured on April 26 in the blog. http://www.charlotteparent.com/community/blogs/blogs.php?blog_id=1120&category_id=13&start=0&arcyear=&arcmonth=&curyear=&curmonth=&curday=
The magazine includes former Orca client AllerMates in their April issue! This line of super stylish allergy awareness accessories protects kids with allergies from accidental exposure to life-threatening foods.
The editor requested photos of Wikki Stix Easter Kits for potential inclusion in the “Coping with Kids” column which runs Tuesdays. Wikki Stix Easter Kits were featured in the column on 4/12!
This top magazine featured Orca client Blue Diamond Nut Thins in the March issue in an article about tasty, gluten-free snack ideas.
Sending personalized voice messages across the miles is now easier than ever thanks to Orca client VoiceQuilt. Check out this one-of-a kind greeting service in the March issue!
Brooklyn eatery Red Hook Lobster Pound and owners Susan Povich and Ralph Gorham are featured in this week’s edition in a great story about moving a small biz from “stand to brand” and their expansion plans: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20110227/SMALLBIZ/302279989
Name Bubbles make sure whatever baby takes to daycare comes home with her! Check out these made-to-last labels that help keep mommy organized in the March issue.
Name Bubbles was included in a "Good Stuff for Summertime" feature in the special Camp and Summer Survival Guide edition! In addition, they are promoting a giveaway of the wonderful camp-themed waterproof labels that will stick on every camp item imaginable from a walking stick to a water bottle.
Say cheese! New parents love to snap pics of their adorable infants! Making it easier than ever to capture their newborns is the Shutter-Buddy, which was featured as a Hot Product feature on the "Must Clicks" section on their homepage! http://parentworld.com/hot-products/say-cheese
Show your unique style with Mad Pax backpacks from BabyBox.com! These one-of-kind packs for kids (and adults!) were featured in the March/April issue!
Piggy Paint and Piggy Paint creator, Melanie Hurley were featured in a TV news feature story on the FOX affiliate in Northwest Arkansas. http://nwahomepage.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=220976
Former Orca client, Shutter Buddy will be all SMILES thanks to a wonderful feature about their awesome product in the March 2011 issue!
Editor posted information about The Bagwell on blog that is linked to magazine’s website. http://tastecincinnati-food.blogspot.com/
Editor featured the Bagwell on blog linked to The Leader Post newspaper web site. http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/anythingandeverything/archive/2011/02/28/new-product-helps-when-an-extra-set-of-hands-is-needed-in-the-kitchen.aspx
Stephen Joseph rain gear is featured in the March issue!
Infant set from Stephen Joseph Gifts was reviewed on blog and webcast. BLOG feature link - http://247moms.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-stephen-joseph-gifts-ladybug-infant.html Webcast link - http://247moms.blogspot.com/2011/02/re-play-for-moms-kids-and-manners.html
Stephen Joseph Gifts' great items for kids (backpacks, bucket hats, sunglasses) are featured on the site. http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/02/07/stephen-joseph-gifts-bright-colorful-fun/
Move over peanut butter! San-J's Thai Peanut Sauce was featured in the Foodie Finds section today, online and in print! http://www.nwitimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/article_3b99677e-07a8-5728-9d1c-aa4b5901f923.html
Lunch packing made easy for mommy! Check out Easy LunchBoxes in the March issue!
Parents may not need to “sweat” fevers anymore thanks to a new study out by the American Academy of Pediatrics that states fevers can sometimes be our friend. Today Dr. Michael McQueen of Good Night Pediatrics was a terrific, live guest where he talked about the study and when parents should fret over fevers.
The tween tycoons behind Blamtastic™ Luscious Lip Balm were featured during yesterday’s evening newscast! These savvy young entrepreneurs, sisters Lily & Melanie Sandler, and their mother were interviewed in a lengthy segment that talked all about the company’s growth and success. Check it out!: http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/alpharetta-girls-start-lip-balm-company-030311
Editor featured Tooth Tissues in Baby Bits Section. http://www.brparents.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1071:baby-bits&catid=50:Articles
Tooth Tissues Featured on Product Page. http://www.indyschild.com/Elist-8990.112112-13544.112112-p15094.112112_Tooth_Tissues.html
Citrus Silver, Name Bubbles and Toe Blooms are all reviewed on page 12: http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/files/PWA%20March%202011%20web.pdf
Helping working mommies everywhere train their little ones to use the big potty with ease, the Little Looster was featured today! http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S3161
Two other Orca clients were featured today: Lil Rinser and Easy LunchBoxes! Links below. http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S3163 http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogLandingPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S3159
Lana and Kelle Whitehead from SWIMkids USA were interviewed in a live/in-studio segment. They talked about their Swim-a-thon and Float-a-thon event to raise money for the Blake's Miracle Foundation. Producers covered part of the interview with interesting photos that correlated with what the ladies were talking about.
Station ran a feature "package" that was shot earlier in the week for SWIMkids USA. The story included interviews with SWIMkids USA founder Lana Whitehead and also with some swim team members. Video showed swimmers preparing for the Blake's Miracle Foundation's Swim-a-thon and Float-a-thon event where children raise money for local sick children.
Featured former Orca client BBs Tees Big Sibling Party Kits in all local editions today!
Orca client Hair Shadz, the beauty product that can save your life, is scheduled to be featured in the June issue in the coupon codes section!!
Orca client Hair Shadz, the beauty product that can save lives, was included in an article Mood, the special lifestyle section. The article is already online and will be printed in Thursday's paper. You can check it out at the link below!! http://mood.newsok.com/be-a-bronze-goddess-but-be-smart-how-you-do-it/article/3545958?custom_click=lead_story_photo
Underwear that's meant to be seen? The staff admit that they didn't quite get it at first either, but now they think that Underouts from Knickerbocker Glory are a pretty nifty idea! http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/03/07/underwear-as-outerwear-for-kids-what/
Orca clients Lily and Melanie Sandler, the tween entrepreneurs behind international brand Blamtastic Luscious Lip Balm, were interviewed today! We are so proud of you Lily and Melanie – what a FANTASTIC interview!: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4573012/teens-start-international-lip-balm-company
The fever phobia for parents is a hot topic lately. In fact, Dr. Michael McQueen of Good Night Pediatrics was a live guest on the morning show today to discuss when parents should worry about fevers.
Orca client, Zia Record Exchange is the perfect example of a business that has changed with the times. Zia is looking to open it's ninth location and also celebrating a milestone, the business' 30th anniversary. As we all know, in this economy, that is a true testament to doing good business. How have they managed to roll with the punches? That's exactly what Zia's feature explores. Check it out: http://aznow.biz/magazine/zia-record-exchange-continues-its-success-with-30th-anniversary
Orca client Stephen Joseph Gifts has a knack for making rainy days more appealing thanks to their delightful line of children’s rain coats, boots and umbrellas in cute matching themes! Both South Jersey MOM (circ. 38,000) and South Florida Parenting (107,000) magazines are featuring the colorful rain gear in their March issues! http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/south-florida-parenting/sfe-sfp-issuemarch2011,0,4802821.storygallery
Featured the SWIMkids USA's Blake's Miracle Foundation event and particulars about how to register or attend.
SWIMkids USA had numerous mentions of the SWIM-KID-ATHON and FLOAT-ATHON event during the week prior to March, 5 on the site in its Things to Do section. Mention included words: "Come cheer on swimmers and floaters in the annual SWIM-KID-ATHON and FLOAT-ATHON at SWIMkids USA - followed by event details. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/Blake's_Miracle_Festival_400700494926
ToeBlooms inventor Hallie House is giving babies everywhere a new look! The web site featured an interview with this amazing mom-preneur this week… here’s the link: http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/index.php?page=1.library.article_view&ar_id=1593.
The editor featured Name Bubbles in the magazine’s March edition, "Things to bring to camp!"
A write-up, image and promo code for Shrinky Dinks are included in the March/April issue!
Shrinky Dinks were mentioned with a giveaway on the March 1st web cast! http://247moms.blogspot.com/2011/03/re-play-for-busy-moms-247-moms-webcast.html
A fantastic review of Shrinky Dinks was posted on http://www.mommieswithcents.com/?p=17627.
Knickerbocker Glory is featured in the March issue.
Underouts from Knickerbocker Glory were included in a sidebar about children’s underwear, running in the March issue.
Ohio’s top parenting magazine wants its readers to know all about Orca clients Toe Blooms and Sprout Change! Both are featured on the “What’s New” page of the March issue!
Individuals do not need to suffer from muscle or joint pain anymore because Elmore Oil is an all-natural way to feel better without a prescription. The wildly popular oil was just featured in the February issue! www.dcproductsreview.org
It's a beauty product that can save your life!! Hair Shadz (www.monimay.com) covers grays and roots between colorings, acts as a dry shampoo, adds body and protects your scalp from the sun's harsh rays!! A writer for the site gave the loose, lightweight mineral powder a glowing review! http://blogcritics.org/tastes/article/a-new-way-to-hide-the/
Healthy dinner for the family is easy with San-J! Their kid-friendly Crunchy Sweet & Sour Recipe was featured today on their web site! http://njfamily.com/en/news/Crunchy_Sweet_Sour_Chicken_Recipe.aspx
The ShoppeLifter is a device that makes shopping easier and was featured as the focus product on http://somerset.njbestbuys.com/.
The web site posted a feature with Orca Client Yossi Pinkas and his Nanny Test! http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2011/03/a-personality-assessment-for-nannies/
Orca Client AZDRA was featured on the Smart Family Show March 15. They played a funny clip from City Slickers the movie before introducing Arizona Dude Rancher Russell True from White Stallion Ranch. The segment is more than four minutes long and generates excitement for all of the 12 ranches! http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/city-slickers-round-up-families-and-hit-the-range-for-spring-break
Little girls will delight in Stephen Joseph’s adorable new fun-shaped, perfectly-sized purses! With brand new designs for spring/summer 2011, their vinyl Go Go Purses and Quilted Purses come in themes like a Cupcake, a Bumble Bee, an Elephant, a Girly Horse, an Owl, Ballet Slippers, a Butterfly, a Princess and much more, and were featured in a great segment March 15! http://www.realmilwaukeenow.com/home/relationships/
Sweet success! BLAMtastic™ Lip Balm and its savvy founders are featured on the front page of the Lifestyles section March 16! Check out the full article online (1.7 million unique visitors per month) at: http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/blam-just-like-that-871987.html
The magazine is profiling the wonderful vacation opportunities that await at the Arizona Dude Ranch Association properties in the June issue of this publication, found on US Airways Shuttle Airlines, Continental Airlines and United Platinum Departure Lounges. An on-line version of the story can be found here as well: http://enjoypositive.com/Positive_Magazine/PositiveMagazineAdventures/Entries/2011/3/14_Home_on_the_Range.html
Yetta Gibson from Good Morning Arizona featured Scottsdale's first "blow dry bar", Primp and Blow, in 3 live segments this morning. Here is a link to all of the segments, http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Blow-dry-salons-a-new-trend-in-Phoenix-Metro-area-118105809.html. What great clients who give the best blow-out in town!!!
Sock Sacs was featured in online review on March 6th. http://www.2wired2tired.com/sock-sacs-review.
The editor featured Detoxifying Cleansing Clay from Clairvoyant Beauty on their website. http://endlessbeauty.com/reviews/clairvoyant-beauty-detoxifying-clay-cleanser-dmae
Home editor featured products from Ark Naturals along with a reader giveaway!
Featured Bunnies and Bows' Tooth Fairy Pillow on March 8. http://alistbaby.net/2011/03/tooth-fairy-pillows/
Site featured Wee Urban Baby on March 15. http://alistbaby.net/2011/03/alistbaby-loves-wee-urban/
Figuring out some of the new banking regulations and suggested ideas can be tough. Attorney’s Billie Tarascio and her partner Allyson Del Vecchio from Tarascio & Del Vecchio are well versed in many of these and are scheduled to appear Monday morning to discuss a new rule that will limit the amount a bank can collect on debit card transactions.
The site featured NannyTest’s Caregiver Screening Tips on March 3: http://www.thedcfamilysource.com/articles/choosing-the-appropriate-caregiver-for-your-child/
An Arizona Dude Ranch Association piece, which will also run in the June print edition, was posted on March 14: http://enjoypositive.com/Positive_Magazine/PositiveMagazineAdventures/Entries/2011/3/14_Home_on_the_Range.html
Featured BooksFree.com on March 3: http://valeennielson.blogspot.com/2011/03/joy-of-reading-made-easier.htm
Bean-B-Clean was featured in a wonderful write-up: http://misavingsmama.com/bean-b-clean-cradle-cap-brush-review/
Bean-B-Clean was featured in the March 2011 issue: http://metrofamilymagazine.com/march-2011-additional-product-book-reviews
Lara from Nourish was interviewed on March 6th, 2011.
Featured Nourish in the Spring Product Picks Section!
Lara & Stacey from Nourish Water were featured in an interview on March 15.
Featured Nourish Baby & Toddler in a lovely review: http://pjmommy.com/nourish-baby-and-toddler-water-in-ready-to-serve-bottles-and-sippy-cups/
Featured Nourish Baby & Toddler on March 15: http://oaklandcountymoms.com/testimonials/testimonials-products/2590-nourish-bottled-water-travel-solution
It featured the collegiate gear from InvitationBox.com in a March Madness shopping section in yes! your essential shopper on Sunday, March 13th. This insert appears in 11 Gannett publications, 20 McClatchy and Media publications and is also available for use by any of the Gannett publications to pick up as they please. A sampling of the publications that ran the yes! insert last Sunday include: Washington Post (545,345) San Jose Mercury News (528,536) Arizona Republic (308,173) Indianapolis Star (182,933) Cincinnati Enquirer (157,754) Birmingham News (109,727) Des Moins Register (109,095) Modesto Bee (61,824) Idaho Statesman (49,672)
The blog posted a terrific, lengthy review of BooksFree.com! http://islandlife808.com/reviews/booksfree-com-%E2%80%93-like-netflix%E2%80%A6for-books/
Andrea Evans, owner of In The Pink Boutique, and a home design and decorating expert extraordinaire, has a list of 5 tips on how to turn “drab” into “fab” without breaking the bank. Andrea’s latest article was just featured March 21. http://www.examiner.com/home-and-living-in-national/5-easy-steps-from-drab-to-fab-with-designer-andrea-evans
The moms who read the blog were talking about Toe Blooms this weekend! A family style blogger asked her readers what they thought of them and they replied in droves. Between the comment section of the article http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/03/18/baby-feet-wraps-fantastic-or-freakish/ and the writer's facebook page http://www.facebook.com/PrudentBaby nearly 100 moms have chimed in with their opinion. Safe to say that Babble has a Toe Blooms buzz!
CEO and Good Night Pediatrics founder Dr. Michael McQueen was the live in-studio guest on a segment about how a recent study shows that cartoon characters on cereal boxes influence a child's perception of how that cereal may taste. Dr. McQueen was able to react to the study, discuss healthy eating and why it is important and he was able to let viewers know what Good Night Pediatrics specializes in and the hours it is open.
For those looking for the perfect stay-cation, make sure to check out some of Arizona’s Dude Ranches! Last Thursday, two of the station's morning show hosts visited Wickenburg, the Dude Ranch Capital of the world! KPHO’s Paul Horton and Katie Baker rode horses, attended a “breakfast ride” and interviewed guests from places like New York and even England who were visiting the Flying E Ranch. The two separate stories were featured March 21, at 5:20 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. http://www.kpho.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks={videoid:4598339
Hooray for Marvelous Finds For Moms client “Sprout Change” for being featured on the “Go Green, Baby!” page in the March issue!
Do you need a Little Looster when potty training your child? This editor thinks it is an absolute must! http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/03/22/do-you-need-a-little-looster-for-potty-training/
When it comes to toys for autistic children, a writer for this site is skeptical. In fact, in previous articles she rejected the idea, until she heard about Wikki Stix. She gave Wikkies a glowing endorsement for autistic children and any kids learning motor skills. Check it out! http://oaklandcountymoms.com/ocm-directories/autism-diary/2605-autism-toys-wikki-stix
Attorney Allyson Del Vecchio of Tarascio & Del Vecchio appeared bright and early this morning on NBC in Phoenix to discuss what the new debit card changes could mean for consumers! http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/News/Debit+card+changes/40280768001/35150280001/846851757001
Orca Client and Piggy Paint creator Melanie Hurley is featured in two separate posts! http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/2011/03/22/piggy-paints/ http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/?p=20043
Readers are competing this week to win Wee Urban’s cozy organic cotton and bamboo sleep sacks with modern designs. See more at: http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/1304258/share-the-love-contest
Planning an at home spa day is easy, thanks to Orca clients InvitationBox.com, Clairvoyant Beauty, Piggy Paint, Lani Designs and San-J. Check out what Sassy and Classy moms are saying about them in the online version! http://www.chicmommagazine.com/article.php?id=343
For parents of special needs children, they most definitely need support. That is exactly what the website is all about. It is devoted to helping better understand and cope with special needs children. So when the creator decided to write about her experiences with Wikki Stix, we were all very touched. Read about her first-hand experiences at http://supportforspecialneeds.com/2011/03/23/wikki-stix-giveaway/
Books are a great resource for helping parents and educators navigate a child's development and Personal Child Stories are listed as a staff pick in the March issue for doing just that! http://www.pageturnpro.com/MediaNews-Group/24717-March-Wasatch-Woman/index.html#/2
Gift the gift of relaxation this Mother's Day! The online powerhouse AND Twirlit.com (42,788 unique visitors per month) recommend Lani Designs and the stylish wine glasses as a great gift for busy, overworked moms! http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/03/23/lani-designs-glasses-giveaway-2-chances-to-win/ http://www.twirlit.com/2011/03/23/lani-designs-glasses-giveaway-2-chances-to-win/
The website ran a review of Lilla headbands. http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2011/03/lilla-hair-accessories-review-discount/
The website featured a Lilla hair clip write-up on March 10. http://alistbaby.net/2011/03/alistbaby-loves-lilla-hair-clips/
The publication featured Sprout Change in their March issue.
The website featured Sprout Change in a write-up on March 3. http://ecosnobberysucks.com/2011/03/diaper-change-making-the-switch-to-cloth-diapers/
The editor for Toy Tips and Parenting Hints (750,000) featured Shrinky Dinks in a recent segment.
The editor for Toy Tips and Parenting Hints (750,000) featured Underouts in a recent segment.
The publication featured Knickerbocker Glory in their March issue.
The guides included expert advice provided by Shara Lawrence-Weiss of Personal Child Stories in their post about 10 Tips for Raising Readers! http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/10-tips-for-raising-readers/
The site featured Blamtastic in a review on March 11. http://meanmamareviews.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/blamtastic-is-fantastic/
The site featured a review of Blamtastic on March 17. http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/2011/03/17/blamtastic/
The site featured Blamtastic in review on March 17. http://blesstheirheartsmom.blogspot.com/2011/03/product-review-and-giveaway-blamtastic.html
"It's My Life" featured an interview with Lily, Melanie and Renee of Blamtastic on March 18. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/blog/2011/03/meet-tween-entrepreneur-lily-sandler.html
San-J’s Thai Peanut Bars recipe was featured on their website: http://njfamily.com/en/news/Thai_Peanut_Bars_Recipe.aspx
Featured San-J in a lengthy review on March 25. http://www.closertolucy.com/2011/03/san-j-review.html
The great hair clips and headbands from Lilla Hair Accessories as well as their great contributions to the nonprofit organization, littlethings, were highlighted on the site! http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/lilla-hair-accessories-03-25-2011
The magazine featured Knickerbocker Glory in its March issue.
The magazine featured BB’s Tees & ToeBlooms in its March issue.
The writer featured Essential Journeys on Thursday, March 24, 2011! http://beautybrite.blogspot.com/2011/03/essential-journeys-review.html.
“Good Morning Arizona” featured various items from Stephen Joseph Gifts in a Valentine’s Day gift idea segment on Sunday, Jan. 23. http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
Orca Client Dr. Michael McQueen who is Founder and CEO of Good Night Pediatrics was featured in a lengthy interview on ABC 15's Smart Family show. Dr. McQueen answered questions to help parents determine when they should keep their child home when they are sick and when to send them to school. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/what-to-do-when-your-kid-comes-down-with-a-spring-sickness
Orca Client Piggy Paint is featured in a glowing review on the popular blog-site. Editor sent a note describing Piggy Paint as "awesome" and she was especially excited to see for herself that it is odorless!! http://blissfullydomestic.com/2011/gotta-have-it-beauty-products-for-spring-tween-tested-mother-approved
Pamper yourself or someone you love with delicious-smelling, luxurious soaps and soothing skincare from Essential Journeys (www.essentialjourneys.com). Made in Asheville, North Carolina, Essential Journeys produces fine lines of bath and body products that are made with natural ingredients like aloe vera, vitamin E and natural bees wax. Essential Journeys will be featured in the May issue, "all about pampering".
Orca Client Tubac Center of the Arts and the Open Studio Art Tour were featured on March 27, on the Morning Show. Tubac Center of the Arts Artistic Director Susannah Castro talked about why this event is so important to the Santa Cruz Valley- the poorest area in Arizona with high unemployment. She discussed the wonderful partnership between local business community and the artists and invite visitors from Phoenix down for the first two weekends in April. Also featured will be floral artist Ana Thompson.
Melanie Hurley from Piggy Paints will be interviewed on Tuesday, June 14th. She enjoyed the feature done about her on her local TV station-so she has agreed to test the water of big market TV! :) Linda Smaldore from Bean-B-Clean has been asked to be part of this segment too!
Farmers Insurance’s fabulous documentary on inspiring women in history, Second to None, is generating quite a buzz around the nation. The film and its Southern California based producer/writer was featured in an excellent article over the weekend. http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_17707115
The adorable hair clips from Lilla Hair Accessories have turned a Babble.com family style writer's daughter into a clip addict! Readers can join her as they compete to win a spring hair clip giveaway this week. http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/03/28/giveaway-adorable-spring-hair-clip-gift-set-by-lilla/
The wildly popular site is out with its “Spring 2011 Wedding Guide” and Orca client Red Hook Lobster Pound is featured as idea #8 in 14 coveted spots! The guide is featured on the homepage of the New York City edition today! New York area brides-to-be simply must consider a Lobster Roll Station from www.redhooklobsterpound.com at their rehearsal dinner or reception! http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/flipbook/100132/New-York-City-Weddings-Spring-2011-Wedding-Guide#1
Personalized Vermont-made, hand-poured BabyBox candles slowly melt into themselves as they burn, creating perfect holders for tea lights. Babybox.com is featured in the current issue this week!
The magazine will be featuring the Little Looster in their online publication in the upcoming April issue, where they are highlighting products that help those with disabilities when using the bathroom. www.quest.mda.org
You may have seen them, heard about them, but did you try them? The mom/writer said she had heard about Wikki Stix, but had no idea what she was missing! Now she is helping other moms avoid the same mistake! No mess, mistake-free fun for boys and girls ages 3 to 103!! What more can you ask for? http://toyxplosion.com/2011/03/wikki-stix-one-of-a-kind-creatables-review/
Orca Client Tubac Center of the Arts and the Open Studio's Tour will be featured in an article in the calendar section this Thursday, March 31.
Often we think about what we’ll wear to a party—but what about the gift? Wine is a perfect choice and Wine Wear is a creative way to show others how much you care. The Orca client is featured as a great gift idea! http://panews.com/darraghdoiron/x1527124876/Culinary-Thrill-Seeking-What-s-your-wine-wear-Know-Pharaoh-s-secret
Getting an extra hand in the kitchen is easy thanks to The Bagwell. The Orca client is scheduled to be featured in a piece about good kitchen gadgets to have on Wed. March 30, in the Food & Wine Section.
Kansas City parents are loving the re-usable diaper system by Orca client Sprout Change. Sprout’s earth-friendly diapers made the “What’s New” page in the March issue!
It’s like luxury and style, for your skin. Orca’s own Clairvoyant Beauty is featured in the current issue as a great choice when it comes to personal skincare. Check it out on page 43! http://www.goodlifeconnoisseur.com/
It all started with a leather baseball, a knife, and a desire to create a necklace that baseball lovers everywhere would be proud to wear! Cool Baseball Necklace inventor Rachel Gear shared the story of her booming baseball necklace biz on the morning news today! http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/job_shop/job-shop-baseball-necklace-20110329
The publication featured Essential Journeys in their March/April issue as a great gift idea for your mother on Mother's Day!
Teaching your kids to keep their room clean this spring is a breeze with the help of sock sacs! The mom invented mesh bag that keeps socks from getting lost in the laundry is being featured in the April issue out today!
Station will do a live, in-studio interview segment tomorrow with Orca client Tubac Center of the Arts about their upcoming Open Studio's Tour!
Natural Nutrition Expert Andrea Donsky, Co-Founder of www.NaturallySavvy.com is featured in the April issue! Check it out at your local newsstand! Andrea’s giving excellent advice on eating right on page 137.
Sew Plain Jane, the best source for bright, dynamic and adorable superhero capes and masks, is featured today in a great write-up. http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/Sew-Plain-Jane-Online-national
Style and sun-protection in one! Sun Shadz is featured in the April editions in their “What’s New In The Market – Product Spotlight”. It comes out in several markets—California (35,000) and Texas (25,000) will be hitting around the first week of April followed by Northwest (19,000) and Ohio (18,000) around the 15th of April. In addition, it will also be on the Online Editions w/hyperlink to redirect the readers to their website.
The blog posted a glowing review of Underouts by Knickerbocker Glory! http://simplystacie.net/knickerbocker-glory-review/
The site thinks that Lilla Hair Accessories make having two girls even more fun! http://www.mommieswithcents.com/?p=18896
One blogger thinks Toe Blooms are the perfect accessory to make babies' feet even cuter! http://www.2wired2tired.com/unique-baby-shoes-toeblooms-review
The site is telling eco-concious moms about and offering a giveaway of Sprout Change http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/03/30/sprout-change-reusable-diaper-giveaway/ They're also touting adorable Toe Blooms with a giveaway as well http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2011/03/30/toe-blooms-giveaway/
A recent hit on Babble.com for Underouts has been picked up by the site! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/um-what-underwear-as-outwear-for-kids-2463635
Another fantastic hit this week for the Cool Baseball Necklace! Newsday featured a Cool Baseball Necklace photo and a nice write-up in a “little league checklist” story March 30!
Editor featured the Neem “Protect” Shampoo from Ark Naturals in a post on March 24. http://www.pawnation.com/2011/03/24/zootoo-review-5-all-natural-flea-and-tick-products/
The Editor featured a story about Doggy Breath on March 21, that mentions Ark Naturals Breath-less Plaque Zapper as a great way to prevent bad breath. http://www.inyork.com/community/ci_17656507
The editor featured Lil Rinser in the spring issue of the magazine!
Yossi from NannyTest was interviewed by the host of "Find Your Spark" on March 21 to learn about his unique system for parents. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/findyourspark/2011/03/21/find-your-spark
An article written by John & Grant of Spatial Match was featured on March 21: http://athand24.com/home-buyers-purchase-decision/
BooksFree.com was featured in a glowing review on March 30: http://simplystacie.net/booksfree-com-review/
Nourish was featured in a review on March 23: http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2011/03/nourish-review.html
Article written about Randy Rice and Second to None Documentary from Farmers Insurance featured March 26. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_17707115
Article written about Randy Rice and Second to None Documentary from Farmers Insurance featured March 26. http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_17707115
Article written about Randy Rice and Second to None Documentary from Farmers Insurance featured March 26. http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_17707115
Featured a segment on Friday, March 18th, about the Bike Hunt event at M-N-M Racing and an interview with the owner. The segment aired during the 6:00pm newscast. Video clip can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eSIL14JTn0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Featuring the latest press release about the Bike Hunt and the “sneak peak” at the bike’s design, including a list of all participating merchants and sponsors: http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110329/bs_prweb/prweb5201614_1
Responded to our pitch about the building of the bike and posted the story along with great photos of the bike in progress at the SPS shop. The story includes the list of sponsors and participating merchants: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/653/9594/Motorcycle-Article/Sucker-Punchs-Bike-Hunt-Custom-Sneak-Peek.aspx
Featuring the Bike Hunt: http://motorcyclebikers.tk/Arizona-Biker/Arizona-Biker-News
Featuring the Bike Hunt: http://www.daylife.com/article/09MB9N04L5h12?q=%22Biker+Babes+and+Beyond%22
Site posted a feature article on decorating with yellow that had tips from Andrea Evans from In the Pink Boutique. This article has been posted. http://www.pinkdivacafe.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=573:hello-yellow-decorating-with-yellow&catid=16:so-chic&Itemid=3
The editor of the newspaper featured an article from In the Pink's Andrea Evans about “Drab to Fab in 5 steps” on March 21. http://www.examiner.com/home-and-living-in-national/5-easy-steps-from-drab-to-fab-with-designer-andrea-evans
Editor wrote a review of Name Bubbles in the #1 blog in Hawaii! http://islandlife808.com/reviews/name-bubbles/
Staff writer featured an interview about Good Night Pediatrics in the March issue of the magazine.
The blogger reviewed Wikki Stix with her kids and they all LOVED them! http://www.myspringfieldmommy.com/2011/03/entertain-kids-for-hours-with-wikki.html
The mom blogger and her kids were very happy with Wikki Stix! http://shopwithmemama.com/2011/03/old-school-toys-wikki-stix-review
Writer tried out Wikki Stix with her young son & they were a hit! http://bit.ly/fxlaC0
Writer reviewed Wikki Stix in reference to helping kids with motor skills, especially autistic kids. The writer, who has done several articles on autistic children and toys, gave a glowing endorsement for Wikki Stix! http://oaklandcountymoms.com/ocm-directories/autism-diary/2605-autism-toys-wikki-stix
Blogger requested sample of Wikki Stix for review. Family loved the Wikkies. Husband owns a restaurant and was interested in getting Wikkies instead of crayons at restaurant. http://newagemama.blogspot.com/2011/03/wikki-stix-easter-review-giveaway.html
The blogger requested Wikki Stix samples to try with her kids. They all loved the Create-a-Card kit and it is reviewed on the site. http://thesuburbanjungle.blogspot.com/2011/03/wikki-stix-let-your-kids-imaginations.html
Blogger requested sample to try with her young son. They LOVED the Wikkies and a really nice review is featured on the site. http://www.itsgravybaby.com/2011/03/fun-learning-with-wikki-stix-review.html
The LA Parent Magazine website featured Lilla as this week’s “Parenting Gem” on March 31. http://losangeles.parenthood.com/directory/article/parenting-gem-lilla-hairclips.html
The website featured Sprout Change Write-up on March 25. http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogLandingPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S3231
The website featured a Sprout Change review and giveaway on March 2. http://notjustbabybrain.com/2011/03/sprout-change-baby-shower-event-review-giveaway.html
The magazine featured Sprout Change in their March issue!
Hair Shadz was featured on the website on March 31st. http://www.newsrx.com/press-releases/13115.html.
The blog featured Essential Journeys on March 30, 2011. http://www.glitterglossgarbage.com/bath-and-body/new-essential-journeys-garden-blossoms-handcrafted-soap/
An article that features expert advice from Susan from Ark Naturals on all-natural supplements and care was featured in the March issue!
Radio Show Host Michael Dixon talked about this on his morning show and the reason for the SWIM-KID-ATHON and FLOAT-ATHON.
Article written by John & Grant of Home Junction/Spatial Match was featured on March 21: http://athand24.com/home-buyers-purchase-decision/
What’s the perfect way to enjoy chocolate without all the fat? Chocolate soap of course, with a hint of raspberry by Essential Journey’s. Chocolate Raspberry soap is a Valentine favorite! And for those who want to give that someone special something that is...well...”special,” try Vintage Pearl accessories. These whimsical, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry pieces make the perfect Valentine’s gift for the ones you love. Both are featured in the Valentine’s Day gift guide. For Arizona Sun’s fans...Steve Nash on the cover of the current issue!
Go gluten-free this Valentine's Day with San-J! Their delectable Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks Recipe was featured as a suggestion for a romantic Valentine's Day meal! http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/anythingandeverything/archive/2011/02/01/gluten-free-valentine-s-day-recipe-ideas-from-san-j.aspx
Getting your body ready for baby, with a healthy weight and diet are key to a successful pregnancy. Dr. Millie Behera of the Fertility Treatment Center talked about some great tips and ways for doing that on the lifestyle show, Smart Family. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/what-you-need-to-do-to-prepare-your-body-for-pregnancy
A sweet double hit for one current and one former Orca client in the February issue! The Valentine’s feature includes heart-filled fashions by BabyBox and Beba Bean. Congrats to both!
Orca client Zia Record Exchange is featured in this week’s edition and online at azcentral.com (2+ million). It’s a fantastic feature on the 30 year history of this Valley icon!: http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2011/02/03/20110203abg-smallbiz0203.html
Even in Hawaii, moms are looking for creative indoor activities for the kids this winter and the mom behind this site recommends Shrinky Dinks to heat up creativity! http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/shrinky-dinks-giveaway/
Want to help your community, economy and local businesses? At 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. the "Bad Economy Buster Bike Hunt" will be featured TONIGHT!
Let’s face it, not all parts of the parenting “gig” are glamorous. Parents looking for gadgets to help infants with those unsightly problems like boogies and cradle cap need look no further thanks to two brilliant inventors! Bean-B-Clean and BabyComfyNose were featured in the “Baby Talk Back” section this weekend.
The “Who Loves Me” book from BabyBox.Com was featured in the February issue! http://www.flashedition.com/publication/?i=&l=1&m=2662&p=&id=2158
Former Orca client and creators of the Friendzip Bracelet, Betty & Maggie Haddock are featured in Babble.com's first-ever top 50 mompreneurs. Already Babble says it is getting great feedback from the incredibly inspiring stories. A huge congratulations to Friendzip! This honor is well-deserved!
Bright, colorful and fun! That's how the awesome products from Stephen Joseph Gifts were described! http://www.babyrazzi.com/2011/02/07/stephen-joseph-gifts-bright-colorful-fun/
The site is featuring Underouts by Knickerbocker Glory as a Must Have item today on their website and in their newsletter as well! http://www.modernmom.com/must-haves/knickerbocker-glory-underouts
The new, hip comfort line Noctis Ink, is featured in the most recent issue as well as in the online edition (59,132 unique visitors per month). Noctis was created by two Tempe neighbors who believe anyone can, and should, wear their clothes!
Touted as an "alternative to candy this Valentine's Day," Taffy activewear was featured in the NW Jersey edition today! http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/84134/taffy-an-alternative-to-candy-for-valentines
Natural Nutrition Expert Andrea Donsky and her outstanding website www.NaturallySavvy.com were featured in the January issue in an article about healthy snack alternatives for families.
Orca client Noctis Threads and its chic, comfort clothes for the whole family are featured on the website to go to for everything entertainment, fashion, books, movies and more!! http://www.monstersandcritics.com/lifestyle/fashion/features/article_1618490.php/Hollywood-Trender-Noctis-Threads-infuses-retro-vibe-into-casual-clothing
Good Morning Arizona featured San-J as part of a “Valentine's Day Gifts for Men” segment.
Lolly line was featured on web site. http://thequeenofswag.blogspot.com/2011/02/shop-lolly-this-valentines-day.html
Amy from InvitationBox.com was featured in article about wedding etiquette and hot trends for 2011! http://issuu.com/brideandgroom/docs/winter2011?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true
A review, giveaway and promo code were posted for Shrinky Dinks on http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/shrinky-dinks-giveaway/
The blog targets business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs, and Personal Child Stories and its creator, Shara, were featured on the site to give others inspiration! http:/ /www.business-opportunities.biz/2011/02/03/personalized-books-for-unique-kids/
Items for men for Valentine's Day from In the Pink Boutique were featured in a live show-and-tell segment!
The magazine featured Name Bubbles in the February Camp and Summer Survival Guide issue!
Name Bubbles is featured in the New Mom Gift Guide in the February issue!
The editor has selected Good Night Pediatrics to be included in their special 188 page edition called: "2011 Best of the West" issue. Issue hit stands in January 2011.
The evening news taped reporter package about the flu and the Reporter introduced the segment live at Good Night Pediatrics! http://www.fox5vegas.com/news/26723322/detail.html
Dr. Hauben from Good Night Pediatrics was interviewed for an article about the flu. http://www.kpho.com/health/26697643/detail.html
Stephen Joseph’s rain gear is featured in the February/March issue!
Writer recommended Blamtastic as a great Valentine’s Day gift! http://simplystacie.net/simply-sweet-valentines-extravaganza-blamtastic-review/
Writer featured the boys version of Blamtastic! http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2011/01/blamtastic-lip-balm-for-guys-and-girls.html
Blogger featured Noctis Threads on her site. http://www.momdot.com/noctis-threads-adult-wear
Spring cleaning goes vegan! The Drain Claw was featured on the super popular web site this weekend as an excellent way to remove hair and debris from clogged drains, naturally and without chemicals! http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/02/11/spring-cleaning-vegan-cleaning-products/
Whether you want to create something delicious for your Valentine or take them out to a romantic dinner, Orca Client Rhythm and Wine has the perfect menu repetoire for you. Rhythm and Wine was hit on Fox 10's Morning Show this morning. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/rhythm-and-wine-02142011#
The San-J media hail storm continues! For healthy snacking, reach for a handful of Eastern Tamari-Roasted Nuts, which features San-J's Organic Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce. This delicious recipe was featured today! http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/02/14/gluten-free-tamari-roasted-nuts/
InvitationBox.com Super Bowl items were featured on Feb. 6th!
Get a helping hand with these innovative solutions to common problems many parents face - Orca clients Bean-B-Clean, Sock Sacs, and Tooth Tissues will be featured in an upcoming issue of in the Parent & Child Section!
Talk about a true Labor of Love! Advancing medical technologies are helping older surrogates help couples have babies. The Fertility Treatment Center was featured this morning, talking about the issue of family-related surrogacy and how older women are now more able to help out younger family members with having a child.
The Dugout Sports Grill featured as a great gift idea in a Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men segment on “Good Morning Arizona.”
Julia Hutton mentioned The Dugout Sports Grill as part of her interview about the Bike Hunt on “Good Morning Arizona.”
The Dugout Sports Grill was featured on the web site’s Dining section. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2011/02/new_in_ahwatukee_the_dugout_sp.php#
Editor featured Tooth Tissues in review on web site. http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2011/02/review-tooth-tissues/
Rhythm and Wine was featured on Fox 10's morning show on Valentine’s Day. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/rhythm-and-wine-02142011#
Featured Tooth Tissues in February issue. http://www.playground-magazine.com/2011/02/protect-your-kiddo%e2%80%99s-pearly-whites/
Host featured Tooth Tissues as part of a giveaway during the "Childhood Matters Radio" show dedicated to Children’s Dental Health Month.
Host featured Tooth Tissues as part of a giveaway during radio show dedicated to Children’s Dental Health Month.
Clairvoyant Beauty was featured in February wedding issue!
Clairvoyant Beauty was featured in February issue!
Keeping all that contact information for other mother’s in a playgroup can be tough. However, it doesn’t have to be, thanks to InvitationBox.com’s fabulous Calling Cards! They are featured in the March issue as a mommy must-have item!
Bean-B-Clean was featured in the “Baby Talk Back” section.
Bean-B-Clean was featured in an online review: http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2011/02/review-bean-b-clean/
Bean-B-Clean was featured in a lovely review: http://kennedyandzach.blogspot.com/2011/02/bean-b-clean-review-and-giveaway.html
The web site featured Nourish! http://www.momfinds.com/2011/found-nourish-spill-proof-water-bottles-for-toddlers
From a spare bedroom to a thriving business! Long-time Orca clients Invitation Box (www.invitationbox.com) your one stop party-planning site is featured in the March/April issue. May their story serve as an inspiration to others!
Ark Naturals & Breathless Brushless were topic of discussion by radio host of "All God's Creatures" during the show.
Editor featured Ark Naturals on web site. http://www.thriftyandfrugalliving.com/2011/02/ark-naturals-breath-less-brushless.html
Editor featured Paws in the Pie treats on the VOVADog blog. http://2houndsproductions.com/blog/?p=792
A double hit in the #1 magazine for parents on the Big Island of Hawaii!! Easy Lunchboxes and BabyComfyNose both made the “Stuff We Love” section in the Feb./March issue!
Companies like Ark Naturals are shining examples of how to keep the local economy thriving when the country is still feeling the ill effects of a recession. Ark Naturals was one of 50 Florida businesses to be honored with the very prestigious “Florida’s-Companies-to-Watch” award this year. Susan Weiss of Ark Naturals did an interview about the award, her inspiring business and the tough road forged by Ark Naturals for the past 15 years in last night’s 10 PM newscast.
Curing cradle cap, one tiny baby's head at a time! The innovative Bean-B-Clean was featured today! http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/87457/bean-b-clean
Many families have been bombarded with the flu this season. Orca client, Dr. Steven Hauben, Pediatrician from Good Night Pediatrics, offered some advice on "Sonoran Living Live" on how to keep our child healthy and how to help prevent the sickness from spreading. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/tips-to-keep-kids-healthy-during-cold-and-allergy-season
The February issue of the magazine features The Vintage Pearl, the most original line of custom-made, hand-stamped sterling silver jewelry and gifts!
The magazine is featuring Knickerbocker Glory in their March issue!
Lil’ Baby Cakes will be featured in the March issue!
A double hit for Orca clients! The magazine will be featuring ToeBlooms and BBs Tees in the March issue.
Orca Communications client Zia Records has been in business for 30 years! The music business that started right here in the Valley is the perfect example of rolling with the punches and recreating your business as the market changes. That's why Zia and its legacy of success will be feature in the March/April issue, as well as on its online site azbigmedia.com (3245 unique visitors per month).
Dr. Michael McQueen founder of Good Night Pediatrics is featured in an interview about Cradle Cap in the February issue!
Mom bloggers are finding the nostalgia of Shrinky Dinks an irresistble way to heat up their kids creativity! http://shopwithmemama.com/2011/02/shrinky-dinks-heat-up-creativity-with-your-kids-review
Orca Client, Name Bubbles is featured as first on the list in a segment about crucial things to take to camp in the March issue.
Top picks from the baby editor include two of Orca's clients, MomsMedicineChest.com and BabyBox.com!
The Dugout Sports Grill was featured in a great two-part segment! Cory McCloskey promoted the delicious menu & the “Bad Economy Buster Bling Bike Hunt” (www.bikerhunt.com). Pick up weekly clue access IDs at this new Awhatukee hot spot & you could win a $35K custom motorcycle! http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/corys_corner/The-Dugout-Sports-Grill-02232011
Stomping in rain puddles never looked so stylish! Stephen Joseph Gifts delightful line of rain coats & rain boots for kids are featured in the March issue of the most popular parenting magazine in New Orleans!
It is never too late to go into business for yourself! Successful Grandmom-preneur, Linda Smaldore, of Bean-B-Clean, inspired fellow entrepreneurs during her radio interview yesterday on "Find Your Spark!" http://www.blogtalkradio.com/findyourspark/2011/02/23/find-your-spark
Fabulous and trendy! Friendzip Bracelets are scheduled to be included in the June 2011 issue as a great way for young girls to show their friends how much they care if they find themselves having to move away to a new town.
San-J continues to spice things up in the media! For the Super Bowl, San-J's Asian Hummus made a top appetizer pick! http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2011/01/score_big_at_super_bowl_time_w.html
Editors are buzzing about Orca client Knickerbocker Glory’s line of super soft “UnderOuts!” These awesome undies get a glowing review in Urban Baby’s Daily Picks.
Featuring Lil’ Baby Cakes in the February issue. To view, go to www.desotoparent.com and click the digital edition on page 25.
Invitation Box's LaNasa has an amazing success story and it was featured in the April issue.
The magazine featured InvitationBox.com’s adult calling cards for moms in March issue.
Featured Name Bubbles in the "Camp and Summer Survival Guide" in a section called "Good Stuff for Summertime". The camp labels are written about and shown. In addition they are promoting a giveaway with camp-themed Name Bubbles.
Name Bubbles camp labels and allergy alert labels are featured in the March edition. They are in a section called "Crucial Things to Bring to Camp".
Smart, savvy mom-preneur Lara Hodgson of Nourish, Inc. was interviewed this afternoon! Tune in on March 6th, 2011 to see her lively interview during the noon hour!
Station featured a story about Ark Naturals and the award they won in their 11 p.m. newscast on Feb. 21, 2011. http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-02-22/Three-Naples-companies-honored-as-FL-Companies-to-Watch
All the details on the Bike Hunt and where to get a Clue Access Code were featured on February 16th in the popular newsletter, as well as on CycleRides.com: http://www.cyclerides.com/WeeklyUpdate021611.htm
The Review featured Sprout Change on February 8.
The website featured Sprout Change in a write-up on Feb. 26. http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/One-Size_Reusable_Diaper.shtml
Editor featured Tooth Tissues in a review on web site on February 17th. http://twoboysonegirlandacrazymom.com/?p=9838
The magazine featured NannyTest’s Caregiver Screening Tips on Feb. 23: http://imaginationcafeblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/nanny-test.html
NannyTest’s Caregiver Screening Tips were featured on Feb. 14: http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/hiring-nanny-or-caregiver-timely-tips.html
Featured BooksFree.com on Feb. 22: http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/booksfreecom-opens-door-to-reading.html.
Featured BooksFree.com in a lengthy review: http://thequeenofswag.blogspot.com/2011/02/booksfreecom-review-book-readers.html
Linda from Bean-B-Clean was interviewed on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 on “Find Your Spark.” http://www.blogtalkradio.com/findyourspark/2011/02/23/find-your-spark
Bean-B-Clean was featured on Feb. 3: http://www.myspringfieldmommy.com/2011/03/fight-cradle-cap-with-bean-b-clean.html
Bean-B-Clean was featured online: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2011/01/cool-cradle-cap-solution-just-few-brush.html
Editor featured Bean-B-Clean in an online review. http://www.momtobedepot.com/product-reviews/bean-b-clean-eliminates-cradle-cap-finally-something-works
The quarterly online publication featured Nourish in their New Products Section: http://www.bayareafamilytravel.com/index.php?pr=Memories
Nourish was featured in a review on Feb. 1: http://closertolucy.blogspot.com/2011/01/nouish-product-review.html
Nourish was featured on Feb. 10: http://northwest-jersey.macaronikid.com/article/83211/nourish
The website featured Sprout Change on February 28. http://www.kidgrade.com/chicago/news/entry/sprout_change_-_product_review_giveaway/
The website posted a review and promo code for Shrinky Dinks. http://shopwithmemama.com/2011/02/shrinky-dinks-heat-up-creativity-with-your-kids-review
The magazine featured Knickerbocker Glory in the Jan./Feb. issue
The writer received sample of Hair Shadz and featured a great review on Feb. 25th: http://insiderbeautybuzz.com/IBB/IBB__Hair.html
The newsletter featured Stephen Joseph’s Monkey Rolling Luggage in their weekly newsletter.
The editor featured creator of Citrus Silver in their February “Mom on the Street” feature. http://www.thefamilygroove.com/feb11_MomStreet.htm
Citrus Silver was included in a segment about personalized Valentine’s Day gifts on "Sonoran Living Live". http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/How-to-spoil-your-sweetie-this-Valentine%27s-Day
Wedding and Food Editor featured Citrus Silver online February 3, 2011. http://whatsupmag.com/here-comes-the-bride/blogs/here-comes-the-bride/deciding-on-bridesmaids-gifts.html
Featuring the Bike Hunt: http://motorcycleparts-1plus.blogspot.com/2011/02/creative-collaboration-by-arizona_21.html
The Bad Economy Buster Bling Bike Hunt was featured on “FOX 10 Arizona Morning” on Wed., February 23. Reporter Cory McCloskey interviewed Jennifer Harrington and the owners of participating merchant, Dugout Sports Grill. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/corys_corner/The-Dugout-Sports-Grill-02232011
Featured the Bike Hunt on Feb. 26th http://chopperfanatic.com/index.php?s=bad+economy+buster+bling+bike+hunt
Featured the complete details of the Bike Hunt and the latest press release: http://alphabiker.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1556:creative-collaboration-by-arizona-businesses-illustrates-community-spirit-and-responsibility-to-the-local-economy-&catid=13:rally-news&Itemid=33
Featured the Bike Hunt on Sunday, Feb. 20. http://story.tucsonpost.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/a548abef580c2494/id/43124099/
Featured the Bike Hunt on Sunday, Feb. 20. http://www.arizona.statenews.net/story.php?rid=43124099
Featured the Bike Hunt on Sunday, Feb. 20. http://www.topix.com/rvs/beaver/2011/02/creative-collaboration-by-arizona-businesses-illustrates-community
The host of “Business for Breakfast” interviewed Julia Hutton live on Wednesday, Feb. 16 about the “Bad Economy Buster Bling Bike Hunt.” You can hear the audio clip at BikerHunt.com!
Valerie Thompson and Julia Hutton were interviewed on KTAR-FM, Arizona’s Morning News, on Monday, Feb. 7 about The Bad Economy Buster Bling Bike Hunt! The interview aired multiple times! An audio clip was posted on bikerhunt.com
Featuring the Bike Hunt on the front of the events page: http://www.phoenixbikers.com/events.html
Featured the Bike Hunt on February 1: http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/2011/01/az-biker-scavenger-hunt-starts-feb-1st/
Featured the Bike Hunt story via the press release: http://www.windburnmagazine.net/news/news-qp7dhsv5grvfiu8o/
The paper featured San-J's Asian Hummus recipe as part of a Super Bowl appetizers article, on Sunday Feb. 6.
Clairvoyant Beauty was featured as part of Valentine’s Day feature and is also scheduled as part of an upcoming Mother’s Day piece on the California organization's website. http://www.canow.org/canoworg/2011/02/make-your-valentines-day-fair-trade-eco-friendly-and-feminist.html
Site made a post for Personal Child stories on Jan. 20. http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2011/personal-child-stories/
The popular magazine is buzzing about Orca client Stacy Smith Jewelry! Check out Stacy’s toggle fingerprint necklace featured on the “Buzz Boutique” page in the January issue.
“Awesome Undies!!”…That’s what editors have to say about Orca client Knickerbocker Glory! Check out the Knickerbocker line of girls’ underwear that’s meant to be seen in the new February issue.
Readers need to take a look around in the new year to see what needs to be replaced or freshened up around the house - including under the dog dishes! The personalized placemats from InvtationBox.com are the perfect addition to this forgotten area of the house. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2011/jan/01/tdhome01-home-rail-ar-745782/ Ran on the cover of the Home & Garden section on Saturday, January 1
A story about the services offered by Tarascio & Del Vecchio ran in the January issue.
A feature story on Tarascio & Del Vecchio ran on Jan. 3. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/business/article_a81c49e4-145d-11e0-9eff-001cc4c002e0.html
Orca client Blue Diamond Growers is featured in the January issue of FIRST Magazine!
CouponSense.com, E-Mealz.com and MomsMedicineChest.com are all featured as "Cool Stuff." http://www.dfwchristianfamily.com/cool/
The tween entrepreneurs behind BLAMtastic, the international lip balm brand, were interviewed about how they did it. Check out their impressive story and helpful tips!: http://www.bnet.com/blog/entrepreneurs/8-things-you-can-learn-from-a-13-year-old-entrepreneur-and-her-mom/1530?tag=content;drawer-container
Dr. Millie Behera from the Fertility Treatment Center is a leading expert when it comes to infertility issues. The Arizona fertility specialist and Orca Client discussed the new study that shows there is no increased risk between certain cancers and IVF treatments.
Congrats to Orca client, Shara Lawrence-Weiss who was a fabulous guest on Phoenix TV! The crafty Arizona Mompreneur was featured on “Sonoran Living Live” and told the touching story of how her business, Personal Child Stories (http://personalchildstories.com) got off the ground. Shara also gave tips to other moms about creating keepsake, yet durable photo books and she even offered some valuable tips to creating a successful business, while raising kids! Great job, Shara!
Touted as a wonderful gift For Her this past holiday season, Taffy Activewear was featured in the Holiday Gift Guide!
They "Bean" Business! The Smaldores, the grandparent-preneurs behind the Bean-B-Clean, were featured in a full page interview! http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/small-business-dirty-jobs-0885/1
The Hollywood blog featured four of Solanova Supplements Products: Solanova's Digest Pro and Probiotic Buddies Regimen http://www.monstersandcritics.com/lifestyle/consumerhealth/features/article_1615761.php/Hollywood-Trender-Hollywood-Digestion-and-Cleanse-101 And Rubi QNol and Carni QNol http://www.monstersandcritics.com/lifestyle/consumerhealth/features/article_1615623.php/February-2011-Beauty-Round-Up-Must-Haves
Getting flirty in the kitchen never grows old! Orca client Flirty Aprons is currently featured in the January/February issue!
Former Orca client Girltrunks is making a splash with a fabulous review. Just in time for spring break…an alternative to the teeny little bikini no one really likes to wear!
A triple hit for three of Orca’s best!! Congrats to Knickerbocker Glory, BabyBox, and Heart & Stone who all made the Editor’s Picks List in the January/February issue! See link below: http://www.mothering-digital.com/mothering/20110102_2?sub_id=CPKButP1E49SL#pg64
Most people try to start the New Year fresh and clean and one place you should always check is your Medicine Cabinet. Pharmacist and Orca client Amanda Garner, creator of MomsMedicineChest.com, appeared this weekend with some great tips and ideas on how to do that. http://www.kvue.com/video/featured-videos/Moms-Med-Chest-113777524.html
What's the hottest thing to wear when the weather cools? The managing editor says it is Noctis Threads (www.noctisthreads.com). He is featuring the new line of chic, comfort clothes for guys and girls on the site right now! Check it out and you could be the newest owner of Noctis Threads! http://guyism.com/lifestyle/4g-noctis-threads.html
Getting fit and looking great shouldn’t be difficult for any woman, just ask fitness guru and Taffy Yoga line creator Katie Kozloff. The business owner and Orca client is featured in the January/February issue, on stands now!
For brides-to-be who put mouth-watering food as a wedding day priority, a “lobster roll station” from Red Hook Lobster Pound in NYC is a must! This delicious catering idea for NYC, NJ and CT weddings was shared on Saturday: http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2011/01/food-truck-catering-lobster-roll-stations-for-your-wedding.html
Everyone knows that cold weather equals dry skin. Essential Journey’s Chai Tea Soap was featured as a cold weather cure and great for sensitive skin!
Curvy moms are getting in shape the fashionable way with Taffy! This stylish line designed for plus-sized women was featured in the January 2011 issue!
Keeping your young kids teeth healthy and clean is even easier now thanks to the revolutionary idea of Tooth Tissues. The Orca client is featured in the Kids Stuff section of today’s issue! http://www.newsday.com/news/kids-stuff-caring-for-kids-1.2633075
What's for dinner tonight? Serve up Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with the help of San-J's Organic Gluten-Free Tamari! This scintillating recipe was featured today in the "What's for Dinner?" column!
New signs of an economic turn-around as Orca client Fertility Treatment Center gets ready to open a new clinic for patients! A preview of the clinic opening was featured this morning.
Picture perfect planning for your wedding day, it’s not an easy task. However, there is help available! Orca’s own InvitationBox.com is featured in the January issue as part of an feature on Wedding Invitation Trends for 2011. Their in-house trends and etiquette expert Amy Grace, along with several of their latest and greatest styles are featured. http://issuu.com/brideandgroom/docs/winter2011?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true
Farmers Insurance is known for giving back to the communities they serve and this week is no exception! Their Blessings in a Backpack event kicked off today with a delivery of backpacks filled with nutritional food to hundreds of kids at a San Diego, CA school. The three local TV affiliates all covered the event today and it should be featured on evening newscasts and this weekend’s newspaper!
Farmers Insurance is known for giving back to the communities they serve and this week is no exception! Their Blessings in a Backpack event kicked off today with a delivery of backpacks filled with nutritional food to hundreds of kids at a San Diego, CA school. It should be featured on evening newscasts and this weekend’s newspaper!
Want to know what millions of people will be talking about this weekend?? Noctis Threads!! Thanks to the reviews of Noctis' latest fan. She shared her love of Noctis' t-shirt dresses... Check it out on http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7684610/noctis_threads_chic_comfort_clothing.html?cat=69 or Palm Springs Fashion Examiner.com (8.79 million unique visitors per month) http://www.examiner.com/fashion-trends-in-palm-springs/noctis-threads-trendy-comfort-clothes-for-the-entire-family-review
Parents tired of looking through the lost and found bin now have reason to rejoice thanks to Name Bubbles! These colorful, waterproof, durable, personalized labels are the web site's pick for this week! http://gckadmin.parentsconnect.com/coupons/729200
Bookworms listen up . . . . . Booksfree.com known as “Netflix for books” is the talk of the town! The newspaper featured a terrific interview with Doug Ross, the Founder and CEO of Boosfree.com in their Sunday edition of the newspaper. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jan/02/website-provides-book-rentals-by-mail/
Infertility affects thousands of couples every year, but there is hope out there! Dr. Millie Behera of the Fertility Treatment Center made a visit to the Good Morning Arizona crew on Saturday, January 29th for a look at what is available out there. It is the topped rated morning show in Phoenix, AZ!
Featuring a fabulous story about Orca's own Julia Hutton, Biker Babes & Beyond, Orca Communications and the Bike Hunt: http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/04/66-year-olds-biker-babe-shop-booms-big/
Pet placemats were featured on the cover of the Home & Garden section on Saturday, January 1st. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2011/jan/01/tdhome01-home-rail-ar-745782/
Lil’ Baby Cakes Valentine’s design was included in a Valentine’s Day segment on Sonoran Living.
Lilla Hair accessories were included in a Valentine’s Day segment on Sonoran Living.
Featuring Knickerbocker Glory in February issue.
Featuring Knickerbocker Glory in Jan./Feb. issue.
On “Sonoran Living,” Personal Child Stories was featured in a segment and Shara was a guest on January 4th.
BNet.com featured a story about Blamtastic and an interview with Melanie and Lily. http://www.bnet.com/blog/entrepreneurs/8-things-you-can-learn-from-a-13-year-old-entrepreneur-and-her-mom/1530?tag=mantle_skin;content
Blamtastic was reviewed on site. http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/blamtastic-lip-balm-created-by-kids-for.html
Blamtastic was featured on the website. http://www.myspringfieldmommy.com/2011/01/your-lips-deserve-something-great-like.html
Lani Designs glassware was featured in a Valentine’s Day gift segment on “Sonoran Living.”
Featured the Bike Hunt on the site. http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/the-bad-economy-buster-bling-bike-hunt
Featured the Bike Hunt on the site. http://vtwinnews.blogspot.com/2010/12/bad-economy-buster-bling-bike-hunt.html
Web site showed the AllAboutBikes.com article on the Bike Hunt: http://news.speedtv.com/article/04ztgSVgaS1f2
Site featured the PRWeb.com press release for the Bike Hunt: http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110112/bs_prweb/prweb4956174_2
Website posted the PRWeb.com press release for the Bike Hunt: http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2011/01/arizona-businesswoman-defies-expectations-and-makes-headlines-on-aol.html
Featured Lil’ Baby Cakes Valentine’s design in Valentine’s Day segment on Sonoran Living program. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/How-to-spoil-your-sweetie-this-Valentine%27s-Day
Featured Lilla hair accessories in a Valentine’s Day segment on Sonoran Living program. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/How-to-spoil-your-sweetie-this-Valentine%27s-Day
Knickerbocker-Glory's Underouts were featured in an e-blast in E-Shaw’s Daily.
“Good Morning Arizona” featured Underouts by Knickerbocker-Glory in a Valentine’s Day segment. http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
Stephen Joseph Go Go Bag and rain boots were featured in a Valentine’s Day gift segment on “Sonoran Living.” http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/How-to-spoil-your-sweetie-this-Valentine%27s-Day
Various items from Stephen Joseph Gifts were featured in a Valentine’s Day gift idea segment on “Good Morning Arizona.” http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
Blamtastic for boys was featured on site. http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2011/01/blamtastic-lip-balm-review/
Blamtastic for boys was featured on website with a giveaway. http://shopwithmemama.com/2011/01/blamtastic-lip-balm-review-giveaway
Blamtastic was featured in a great Valentine’s Day gift idea segment on “Good Morning Arizona.” http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
The writer featured Noctis Threads on the website. http://www.examiner.com/fashion-trends-in-palm-springs/noctis-threads-trendy-comfort-clothes-for-the-entire-family-review
Lani Designs was featured in a Valentine’s Day gift idea segment on “Good Morning Arizona.” http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
Lolly line was featured on web site. http://bluebutterflyvintage.blogspot.com/2011/01/go-shop-at-lolly.html
Pet placemats from InvitationBox.com were featured in the Home + Garden section.
The editor ran an awesome feature about Name Bubbles! http://gckadmin.parentsconnect.com/coupons/729200
The Michael Dixon Show had a live, 6 minute interview segment with Dr. Hauben from Good Night Pediatrics about flu season.
InvitationBox.com featured as part of Valentine’s Day segment on January 26th. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/How-to-spoil-your-sweetie-this-Valentine%27s-Day
The live program featured Photowow in a segment about great Valentine’s Day gifts on January 22. http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Valentines-Day-Gift-Ideas-114461439.html
The popular magazine featured Clairvoyant Beauty in its Dec. /Jan. giveaway issue!
Magazine featured Ark Naturals Brushless Toothpaste in the January issue in part of an article on dog’s dental health.
Editor featured Bean-B-Clean as a business story. http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/small-business-dirty-jobs-0885/
Featured Nourish in the January 2011 issue! http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/
Nourish was featured on Jan. 12: http://itsthestringers.com/2011/01/12/nourish-baby-and-nourish-toddler-review/
Nourish was featured on Jan. 5: http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2011/01/nourish-toddler-review.html
Nourish was featured on Jan. 7: http://www.mamalovesherbargains.com/2011/01/nourish-toddler-solutions-for-your.html
Nourish was featured on Jan. 17: http://mrsjuicebox.blogspot.com/
Nourish was featured on Jan. 17: http://www.momtobedepot.com/product-reviews/nourish-baby-bottles-come-purified-spring-water-ready-formula-ideal-moms-go
Adult calling cards by InvitationBox.com were featured in the January issue.
San-J was featured on Jan. 20, in their gluten-free section. http://www.umbrella-d.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2415:gluten-free-pan-seared-ahi-tuna-steaks-from-san-j&catid=124:gluten-free-living-&Itemid=623
San-J's Asian Hummus and Eastern Tamari-Roasted Nuts recipes were featured on Jan. 26. http://theholidaydiva.com/easy-recipes-for-super-bowl-snacks/
The site did a Stephen Joseph infant pack giveaway to one lucky reader! http://www.shibleysmiles.com/2011/01/stephen-joseph-gifts-review-and-infant.html
Blogger loved the sock sacs and featured them in online review on January 10. http://twoboysonegirlandacrazymom.com/?p=7664
Featured the Bike Hunt and Julia Hutton: http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/LATEST+NEWS/Second-gear-retiree-opens-Biker-Babes-and-Beyond/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/703635?contextCategoryId=43546
Featured the Bike Hunt and Julia Hutton via the PRWeb.com press release: http://www.allvoices.com/news/7863514-arizona-businesswoman-defies-expectations-and-makes-headlines-on-aol
Editor featured an article showcasing Andrea of In the Pink's budget-friendly style tips on Jan. 3. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/821977/home-dcor-cheap-easy-ways-to-turn-your-home-from-drab-to-fab
Station interviewed Dr. Hauben of Good Night Pediatrics on Jan. 22 about ER’s versus Urgent Care.
Featured Lilla hair accessories on their Facebook page on Jan. 10. http://www.facebook.com/#!/mothering.magazine
The editor featured Ark Naturals “Neem Oil” related products in January! http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/01/25/mnn.natural.flee.products/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_living+%28RSS%3A+Living%29
The editor of the magazine featured Ark Naturals Joint Rescue in their January issue.
Add one more December issue to the list of hits for former Orca client Piggy Paint!
Saving the planet one mini manicure at a time! Orca secured its client Piggy Paint a prime holiday spot in the December issue!
Great gift guide hit! Piggy Paints eco-friendly Jingle Nail Rock set made the list of Fave Holiday In the December issue!
Orca client CARSTAR Complete Paint & Body Repair in Phoenix was featured as the business section's centerpiece on Monday, Dec. 6! http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2010/12/05/20101205Carstar-puts-customers-first-1206.html
No more need for sleepless nights for parents or trips to the ER because your child’s Pediatrician’s office is closed! Good Night Pediatrics is a string of 5 Phoenix clinics offering pediatric urgent care from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. Dr. Hauben of Good Night Pediatrics was just featured in two separate interviews this morning where he discussed Good Night Pediatrics being a great alternative to the ER!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis’ the season for tacky holiday sweaters and a great place to find them is Skedouche.com! You can now find a great review of the Orca Communications client on the popular website. http://manjr.com/2010/lifestyle/skedouche-offers-holiday-sweaters-with-a-little-humor/
Saving the planet one mini mani at a time! Congrats to Orca client Piggy Paint for snagging a prime holiday spot in the December issue!
$30 is the new $50 this holiday season! If you’re looking for some of the hottest gifts and greatest deals for anyone and everyone on your list, look no further! Several super Orca clients: Furry Lis, Essential Journeys & BabyBox.com are featured in a “fabulous & under $30” TV segment on Arizona’s super popular “Sonoran Living Live!” http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/holiday/great-gifts-under-%2430
Get the kids in the kitchen to cook up some dairy-free, soy-free hot chocolate using Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze this holiday season! The magazine featured this long-time Orca client in a half-page article in their December 2010 issue.
Tis the Season to be decorating and the newspaper just loves tips and tricks from our own, Andrea Evans with In The Pink Boutique. The paper just featured Andrea’s 5 tips for turning your house into a holiday haven this holiday season! http://www.examiner.com/home-improvement-in-chicago/five-holiday-decorating-tips-from-expert-home-designer
Whether they are reusable, plastic or paper – the goal of every shopper this holiday season is to get as many bags inside with the least amount of trips to-and-from the car. The magazine has featured the ShoppeLifter in their “new products section.” http://www.progressivegrocer.com/new-products-get_a_handle_on_shopping-967.html
Now people can give their confections some real sparkle with fully-faceted, edible Cake Crystals that twinkle like diamonds and sapphires! These “bling” for baking cakes and confections was just featured in the magazine.
Name Bubbles, Stacy Smith Jewelry, and BabyBox all made the holiday gift guide. See pages 19, 20, 21 of link below: http://issuu.com/keikitalk/docs/keikitalk_nov_dec2010
The blogger featured Coupon Sense in a write-up. http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/12/make-coupons-work.html
The paper features Orca Communications client Mario Jimenez and Complete Paint & Body were the Cover Story the week of Dec. 2.
The news site featured a story about Carstar Complete Paint & Body Repair and Mario Jimenez on Thursday, Dec. 2. http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2010/12/02/20101202abg-smallbiz1202.html
The magazine featured newborn kit in their holiday gift guide. http://magazinevolume.com/7821GF/#/43/
The founder of MomsMedicineChest.com was part of mom expert segment on Dec. 8. http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/Mom-to-Mom%3A-Amanda-Garner-20101208-ktbcgd
The site featured Booksfree.com in their 2010 Holiday Gift Guide! http://guyism.com/lifestyle/guyisms-2010-holiday-gift-guide.html
The publication featured an interview with the founder of Bean-B-Clean on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.
SF Fashion Examiner featured Lolly Underwear http://www.examiner.com/women-s-fashion-in-san-francisco/fun-cheeky-underwear-for-all-seasons-review
The publication featured the Taffy line in the magazine’s online version of its holiday gift guide. http://wwwbaltimoreschild.blogspot.com/
It can be ruff being a household pet this time of year, but it doesn’t have to be so doggone hard. Susan Weiss, founder of Ark Naturals and Orca Communications client, shared some great tips with the newspaper for keeping our pets safe this time of year. http://poststar.com/lifestyles/article_4384b42a-0595-11e0-a97d-001cc4c002e0.html
Almond Breeze, the delicious milk alternative, was featured on Dec. 15 in a great story about healthy holiday drink ideas. MidWeek is Hawaii’s popular weekly distributed throughout the Hawaiian Islands. http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/heartychef_article/an_almond-rich_hot_toddy_for_the_holidays
If you're planning an outdoor, eco-friendly wedding than a solar-powered generator is a must. Orca client Spirit of the Sun Solar Systems offers portable, state-of-the-art solar generators that run completely clean and QUIET. The site had great things to say about them, too! http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2010/12/tent-wedding-outdoor-wedding.html
A feature story about Tarascio & Del Vecchio ran in the Business section on Dec. 2. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2010/12/02/20101202arizona-law-firm-helps-middle-class.html
The site featured a guest article written by creator of Tooth Tissues on Dec. 14, 2010. http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/6741270701/articles/dentisryiq/clinical/specialities/pediatrics/2010/12/Instilling-good-oral-hygiene-habits-early.html
The web site featured Clairvoyant Beauty as part of anti-aging skin care feature. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821043/Refresh-your-skin-health-Skin-care-products-for-the-New-Year
The publication featured the Clairvoyant Beauty line in the holiday gift guide in the November/December issue, on page 60. http://issuu.com/readvelocity/docs/orlandocentralfloridagreenholisticmagazine/1
Clairvoyant Beauty was on the front page of the web site. www.beyondblackbeauty.com
Writer posted review of Clairvoyant Beauty products. http://lifeblessons.blogspot.com/2010/11/clairvoyant-beauty-skincare-products.html
Article about pet holiday safety featured information and quotes from Susan Weiss of Ark Naturals. http://poststar.com/lifestyles/article_4384b42a-0595-11e0-a97d-001cc4c002e0.html
Editor included Breathless Brushless chews by Ark Naturals in pet holiday gift guide. http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Pets_198/Pet_Gift_Guide_2009_-_10_to_20.php
Editor featured Paws in Pie treats for dogs from Ark Naturals in Holiday Gift Guide for Pets. http://www.sheknows.com/gifts/paws-in-the-pie
Editor featured BooksFree.com on web site on December 22nd. http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-guide-review-booksfreecom.html
Featured BooksFree.com & BooksFreeSwap.com http://www.sheknows.com/gifts/booksfree-com-membership-booksfreeswap-com-gift-certificate
Editor posted review/feature of BooksFree.com and BooksFreeSwap.com http://sensiblecents.com/2010/11/rent-books-its-true/
Featured BooksFree.com in their Holiday Entertainment Gift Guide. http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Entertainment_Gift_Guides/Holiday_Entertainment_Gifts_2010_-_Holiday_Entertainment_Gift_Guide_Over_20.php
Editor featured information about holiday gift certificates and gift memberships for Booksfree.com on the newspaper's web site. http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/anythingandeverything/default.aspx
Featured Bean-B-Clean in their Children's Holiday Gift Guide. http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Family_and_Children_Gift_Guides/Children_s_Gifts_-_Guide_for_2010_under_15.php
Nourish was featured on Dec. 28: http://squeakystroller.com/gear/nourish-bottled-water-babies-toddlers
Nourish was featured in the Smyrna Vinings Edition of the magazine on Dec. 22! http://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/article/67700/nourish-baby-and-nourish-toddler
Featured Nourish in their Holiday Travel Accessories Gift Guide: http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Travel_and_Leisure_Gift_Guides/Holiday_Travel_Accessories_Gifts_2010_Holiday_Travel_Accessories_Gift_Guide.php
The editor featured Knickerbocker Glory in a promotional feature on Dec. 20.
Indy's Child and Cincinnati Parent Magazine (50,000) featured Knickerbocker Glory in an online feature on Dec. 5.
InvitationBox.com personalized pet placemats were included in a roundup of holiday gifts for pets on Saturday, Dec. 11. http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_16820165?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1
InvitationBox.com personalized pet placemats were featured in a blog post about holiday gifts for pets on Monday, Dec. 13. Post included image and hyperlink. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/111785019.html
InvitationBox.com was featured in a reader promotion for 20% off orders. The issue hit subscribers Nov. 16 and hit newsstands on Dec. 6.
Susan from Red Hook Lobster Pound was interviewed and featured in a story about small business outlook for the New Year. A Reuters photographer came out to the restaurant as well. The article ran on Thursday, Dec. 16. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BF53220101216?type=smallBusinessNews
Red Hook Lobster Pound's Susan and Ralph were featured in a slideshow about small business outlook for the New Year, corresponding with the Reuters piece.
The site featured the Bike Hunt: http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/the-bad-economy-buster-bling-bike-hunt
Featured Name Bubbles in December 2010 issue.
Featured Name Bubbles giveaway on Dec. 29. http://www.hybridmom.com/
There’s no denying that media LOVES to review Orca Communications' clients in fantastic features. Holiday gift guides are chalk full of Orca’s best and brightest. The magazine just featured VoiceQuilt and Shutter Buddy in their “Annual Holiday Wish List” issue!
The editor featured VoiceQuilt in the “Annual Holiday Wish List” in the November/December issue.
Indy's Child and Cincinnati Parent Magazines (50,000) Featured Cake Crystals in a great write up called “edible jewels.” http://www.indyschild.com/Elist-8990.112112-13629.112112-p15094.112112-Cake-Crystals-edible-jewels.html
Orca Communications client Elmore Oil, an all-natural pain reliever, is featured in the December issue - a publication of the National Rifle Association!
Blue Diamond's NUT THINS were featured in a great article titled "3 Healthy Holiday Snacks to Keep on Hand!" http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/11/3-healthy-holiday-snacks-to-keep-on-hand/
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on November 7th. The AOL Lifestyle site featured the Pat Bay International See Me line in a post about the best reflective gear to stay safe while out walking pets between dusk and dawn. http://www.pawnation.com/2010/11/04/daylight-savings-time-ends-reflective-pet-gear-begins/
Dog lovers are going eco-chic this holiday season thanks to Orca client Heart & Stone whose personalized, recycled silver doggie paw charm necklace is featured in the December issue!
The online publication posted a story on CrossWoods Indoor Golf and Tavern in both their monthly digital edition and on the website home page. The story centers around the "drive" and determination of a Gilbert young man with special needs. http://www.golfvacationsmag.com/where-to-go/united-states/southwest/455-empowerment-through-golf-golf-club-tournament-for-special-needs
The Top Holiday Personalized Picks have been announced in the November issue. Big cheers for Orca clients BabyBox, Little Windows, & Stacy Smith Fingerprint Jewelry who made the list!
The Indy's Child and Cincinnati Parent Magazines (50,000) editor featured e-mealz in a great write up about food and food accessories. http://www.indyschild.com/Elist-8990.112112-13627.112112-p15094.112112-EMealz.html
The publication featured the baby feet necklace from The Vintage Pearl in their Fall Baby issue!
It’s cold and flu season—and it’s a great time to remind parents just when it’s okay to give medicines to your kids, and how much you should be giving. Pharmacist, founder of MomsMedicineChest.com and Orca Communications client Amanda Garner was featured this weekend giving parents tips and ideas for keeping kids healthy! http://www.kvue.com/home/Cold-and-flu-season-arrive-107746843.html
E-Mealz.com is giving busy working moms across the country a total mealtime makeover as seen today on www.WorkingMother.com!
The writer featured Essential Journeys on the website, Twitter and Facebook. http://itsaglamthing.com/blog4/?p=133
The child magazine and Cincinnati Parent Magazines (50,000) editor featured Soaps by the Slice in a wonderful article about the Essential Journeys line. http://www.indyschild.com/Elist-8990.112112-13633.112112-p15094.112112-Essential-Journeys-soap-by-the-slice.html
Looking for a great gift for all members of your family this holiday, why not check out the site's holiday gift guide. Several Orca Communications clients are featured as must-have items this season including Ark Naturals pet treats, Taffy Active wear pants and BooksFree.com & BooksFreeSwap.com. http://www.sheknows.com/gifts/paws-in-the-pie http://www.sheknows.com/gifts/taffy-active-pants http://www.sheknows.com/gifts/booksfree-com-membership-booksfreeswap-com-gift-certificate
The magazine reviews Orca Communications client Hold It Baby On-the-Go Toy Organizer in the November 2010 issue! The rave review can be seen on page 121 in the virtual edition, too, at www.siparent.com
The nutty taste of almonds will leave you loving your latte even more! The magazine featured Orca Communications client Almond Breeze in the November issue as a delish dairy alternative in coffee drinks! http://freshcup.epubxpress.com/link/cup/2010/nov/32?s=0
Orca Communications client InvitationBox.com is featured in the current issue! Their lucky 1.3 million readers will receive 20% off the most stylish holiday party invitations and greeting cards on the market! It hits newsstands on Nov. 29th!
The huge website featured Orca Communications client Almond Breeze today and their hot, delicious holiday drink recipes! http://www.examiner.com/east-coast-restaurant-in-national/almond-breeze-spices-up-the-holidays-review
Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze was featured in the publication on November 3rd! The newspaper ran two delicious recipes for Almond Hot Toddy and Almond Hot Chocolate using irresistible Almond Breeze almond milk! http://panews.com/darraghdoiron/x603544007/Chew-on-this-Guilt-free-Key-Lime-Pie
In The Pink Boutique has landed a spot on the highly coveted and influential website. In a terrific article out today called "Holiday Decorations That Jingle Your Belle Aja Mangum," adorable holiday decor items are showcased including Andreas red, white, and green-swirled lollipops. http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/flipbook/91746/Holiday-Decorations-That-Jingle-Your-Bell#9
Most people don’t realize that the holidays are the most dangerous time of year for our four legged friends. Susan Weiss of Ark Naturals will be featured in a story in tonight’s news where she will discuss protecting pets from holiday hazards this season.
Orca Communications client In The Pink Boutique was featured in a story about Black Friday deals.
The station requested and featured an interview with Orca client In The Pink Boutique about “Black Friday” sales.
Anyone hosting a Thanksgiving feast this week can tell you, groceries are expensive! That's why the SAVE channel on the website is featuring CouponSense.com for their readers who believe that saving is a necessary component to creating a life rich with possibilities! http://save.lovetoknow.com/coupons-discounts/coupon-sense
The station requested and featured an interview with Orca Communications client In The Pink Boutique about “Black Friday” sales on Nov. 22, 2010.
EXTRA! EXTRA! – Read all about it! Those *driven* to buy this holiday season are in for a treat thanks to the newspaper's holiday gift guide this year. Orca Communication’s review of the ParkingTarget landed the company a highly coveted spot in the national holiday gift guide this season! http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-11-26/classified/sc-cons-1125-autocover-holiday-gifts-20101126_1_teen-drives-car-accessories-gift
Two Orca clients make the “Hot Mama” list in the November issue…congrats to Name Bubbles & BabyBox!
The news source featured Tarascio & Del Vecchio on Nov. 25, 2010. http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2010/11/25/20101125abg-smallbiz1125.html
The publication featured a write up on Orca client Spirit of the Sun Solar Generators on Nov. 24, 2010. http://specialevents.com/eventtools/corduroy-furniture-bamboo-plates-solar-powered-generator/
The news channel featured Zia Records in a Black Friday local deals story which aired on Nov. 22, 2010 at 6 p.m.
The popular website & Bark Around Town (online media) posted this a review of InvitationBox.com in November. http://barkaroundtown.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/product-review-invitationbox-com-is-a-great-place-for-invites-cards-and-more/
Both Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth (4400 unique visitors per month) posted a review of Clairvoyant Beauty and the skin care line is offering a 20% discount for readers using the coupon code. http://kelliebrown.blogspot.com/2010/11/giveaway-monday-clairvoyant-beauty.html
Royal Coat Express from Ark Naturals is featured in the November issue.
BookFreeswap.com was featured on Nov. 12. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/11/12/booksfreeswap-book-swapping-service/
Featured Bean-B-Clean in their Fall baby guide.
The editor featured Knickerbocker Glory on Nov. 7, in an article about children’s clothing.
The publication featured InvitationBox.com in their October/November issue.
The calling cards by InvitationBox.com were featured in the November issue.
InvitationBox.com appeared on My Carolina Today during the week of Nov. 29.
“Good Morning Arizona” included InvitationBox.com in Kids Birthday Party round-up segment on Nov. 21.
Writer posted a review of InvitationBox's personalized placemats. http://www.mamalovesherbargains.com/2010/11/invitation-box-review-giveaway-ultimate.html
Reviewed Clairvoyant Beauty on green living site. http://yourgreenhelper.com/2010/11/all-natural-and-organic-clairvoyant-beauty-products.html
Station featured an interview with Andrea about In The Pink on Nov. 26. http://ktar.com/?sid=1359162&nid=6
Editor featured In the Pink article on Holiday Decorating in a post on Nov. 10. http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/anythingandeverything/archive/2010/11/10/holiday-d-233-cor-tips.aspx
ORCA client Coupon Sense was interviewed about holiday grocery shopping and saving money on Nov. 20.
The swanky South Florida lifestyle magazine reviews Orca Communications client SmartyHadAParty.com in the November issue! Their editors agree its a savvy & stylish holiday entertaining resource!
Even the wildly popular Web site Nickelodeon ParentsConnect.com knows that Belli is the safest skin care line for moms and babies. In fact, they are offering their readers 20% off the entire Belli line! Visit the Web site for your discount!
Its a first-of-its-kind partnership thats bound to become a hot trend! Farmers Insurance is teaming up with the popular Facebook game Farmville. Read all about this wonderful collaboration on the popular marketing website. More proof that social media is taking off, the story has already been re-tweeted & shared dozens of times. Read the story: http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/1790530/farmers-insurance-farmvillewhat
Displaying holiday cards and photos has never been so easy thanks to Photogator. Be sure to look out for their 25% off promotion in this weeks issue!
Belli Eye Cream is giving tired mommies everywhere that bright-eyed look according to the wildly popular website. Belli is featured in the Daily Solutions section: http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2777
It's triple play today for these Orca clients! InvitationBox.com, Vinyl Attraction and the Lounge Doctor were featured in the October issue!
Creating your very own monster has never been easier thanks to Orca client CurlyQ Cuties whose online monster-making site (Designamonster.com) is featured in the October issue!
The blog featured Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze Hot Toddy and Hot Chocolate Recipes. Check them out! http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2010/10/11/who-is-in-the-mood-for-some-hot-chocolate-2-recipes/
The publication recommended SmartyHadAParty.com to its readers in October 2010.
Dog owners everywhere are gearing up for the end of Daylight Savings Time with Pat Bay International's See Me line of reflective gear. The popular Living with Dogs column by Julia Szabo says that the See Me line is very effective at "helping spot Spot" while out on walks at night. http://blogs.dogster.com/living-with-dogs/reflections-on-safety-for-the-nighttime-dog-walk/2010/10/
Personal cooling system- in your hand! Bound to be a popular item on a number of holiday wish lists, Orca client Handy Cooler is currently featured on the popular website. http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/handy-cooler-world%E2%80%99s-first-personal-evaporative-cooling-fan-10-25-2010
Halloween means our kids consume lots of candy and sweets! Dr. Steven Morales of Kokopelli Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Phoenix was interviewed on "Good Morning Arizona" on Sunday, Oct. 31 about "Kids, Candy & Teeth" to help parents know how much candy is really harmful to a child's dental health!
The paper featured Pat Bay Reflective in the Homes section on October 30th.
The magazine featured Tooth Tissues in its Annual Baby Guide in the October issue.
Sonoran Living Live program featured Photowow in a segment about custom holiday gifts on October 29.
The writer interviewed Lexie of Clairvoyant Beauty on Tues. Oct. 19, and the feature with interview was posted on the site. http://evolvedfashion.com/2010/10/26/clairvoyant-beauty/
Halloween tips were offered by Susan from Ark Naturals for pet safety and were included in article featured on October 30th. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/oct/29/spooky-night-can-haunt-the-pets
Susan of Ark Naturals was interviewed on October 14 on "All God’s Creatures" about Halloween Pet Safety and it aired on Saturday, October 16th.
Featured an interview with Susan from Ark Naturals on Halloween Tips for our Pets, and it ran on October 4th. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/oct/04/halloween-can-make-pets-jumpy/?entertainmentlifeentertainment
Susan of Ark Naturals was featured on the Midday show on October 7th, talking about Halloween Safety & Pets. http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/middayfix/wgntv-midday-fix-halloween-pet-tips,0,1272095.story
Sonoran Living Live program featured Photowow in a segment about custom holiday gifts on October 29.
Featured Bean-B-Clean in their October issue.
Featured Bean-B-Clean in Fall 2010 Buyer’s Guide
Coastal Christian Family and Bay Area Christian Family (10,000) both featured Invitationbox.com in their October issues!
Sonoran Living Live included InvitationBox.com personalized holiday items for “custom holiday gifts” in a segment on Oct. 29.
Design editor featured In the Pink article about chic, yet cheap decorating on Oct. 25. http://www.examiner.com/home-improvement-in-chicago/cheap-and-chic-decorating-ideas
Andrea Evans was featured as a guest on Sonoran Living Live discussing fall decorating on a segment in-studio on Oct. 8.
Editor featured In the Pink article in her October 2010 lineup on home décor. http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/christys-thrifty-decorating
Editor did a brief interview with Andrea of In the Pink via email and featured her article about fall décor trends. http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/styling-secrets/fantastic-fall-decorating-trends/a/32165
Station featured a LIVE 6 minute interview with Dr. Martinez of Good Night Pediatrics in their morning show on Oct. 25.
Dr. Martinez with Good Nights Pediatrics was featured on Oct. 10, for a LIVE interview on their morning show to discuss the flu this season.
The Editor-in-Chief featured Clairvoyant Beauty in their Sept. issue as a must-have beauty product. http://issuu.com/meinfocusmag/docs/meinfocus.com?mode=embed&layout=http://skin.issuu.com/v/light/layout.xml&showFlipBtn=true
Clairvoyant Beauty was featured on the website directed toward leading an eco-friendly life. http://stylesubstancesoul.com/category/shop-with-a-conscience/green/
The editor featured Ark Naturals products on her website in late September. http://katietalksabout.com/ark-naturals-natural-health-products-for-pets/
Featured Susan’s tips and Ark Naturals on Sept. 26th in honor of national dog week: http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/09/5-tips-for-perky-pup.html
Re-printed the SusanHeim.com article featuring Susan’s tips and Ark Naturals during national dog week: http://www.wellsphere.com/parenting-article/5-tips-for-a-perky-pup/1234338
Ark Naturals was featured with Susan’s tips for national dog week: http://dadofdivas-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/5-tips-for-perky-pup.html
Site included Ark Naturals' Susan’s tips for national dog week: http://www.momstakeonthings.com/?p=8477.
Featured Bean-B-Clean on Sept. 5 in a write-up about must-haves this season for baby & kids.
Featured Bean-B-Clean in a review and giveaway: http://pjmommy.com/bean-b-clean%e2%84%a2-giveaway/
The magazine’s online site, BrevardCounty.Momslikeme.com, featured InvitationBox.com. http://brevardcounty.momslikeme.com/members/ScrapbookActions.aspx?m=14550065&g=2309723&pl=0#photoAnch
The website featured InvitationBox.com on Sept. 30. http://www.momstakeonthings.com/?p=8477.
An article written by Amy of InvitationBox about importance of writing letters was featured on the website. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817830/A-tech-free-way-to-enrich-your-communication-skills
Featured a review of InvitationBox on their online publication. http://www.indyschild.com/Elist-8990.112112-13571.112112 p15094.112112_Invitation_Box_CUSTOM_Invitations_.html
The editor included Ark Naturals in his holiday gift guide online. Outdoors writer requested samples of Joint Rescue and Sea Mobility for an upcoming story about being active outdoors with your dog.
Susan of Ark Naturals was interviewed live on Wed., August 18th on “Talk With Your Animals” as an expert on natural pet health care.
Featured Ark Naturals in the Necessities & Indulgences section. http://epaper.abqjournal.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=SkQvMjAxMC8wOC8wNiNBcjAxMzA0&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin
InvitationBox.com was included in Family Fun Night segment on Aug. 28.
The blogger of the site posted a review and giveaway of InvitationBox. http://beautifulangelzz.blogspot.com/2010/08/invitation-box-review-giveaway-ends-8.html
InvitationBox.com was included in Back to School product round up segment featured on website. http://www.wptv.com/dpp/lifestyle/fashion/look-cool-for-back-to-school-with-these-new-products1280840475742
InvitationBox.com was included in Back to School product round up segment featured on website. http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/lifestyle/fashion/Copy_of_look-cool-for-back-to-school-with-these-new-products1281035572590
Featured InvitationBox.com on website. http://twinkiemommie.blogspot.com/2010/08/invitation-box-review-and-giveaway-ends.html
Featured InvitationBox.com on website on Aug. 1. http://www.statecollege.macaronikid.com/
Featured InvitationBox.com personalized stampers on its website on Aug. 2. http://madamerkf.blogspot.com/2010/07/invitationbox.html
The blog featured InvitationBox.com in a review on Aug. 28, 2010. http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/2010/08/invitationboxcom-invitation-review.html
Editor featured InvitationBox.com on website in a lengthy review. http://www.naturalbabygoods.com/invitationbox-personalized-placemat-review-and-20-gc-giveaway/
“Sonoran Living Live” featured InvitationBox.com in a Back to School segment on Friday, July 30. The segment included the personalized notepads, personalized stickers, etc. for kids.
InvitationBox.com’s personalized stamper was featured in a lengthy review: http://www.mommypr.com/index.php/2010/07/invitationbox-com-personalized-stamper-review/
InvitationBox.com was featured in a review and giveaway, plus the writer also featured InvitationBox.com on several other sites below! http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/2010/07/invitationbox-review-details-on.html http://www.twittermoms.com/group/momswhoreview/forum/topics/invitationboxcom-review-and http://www.mombloggersclub.com/group/themommyreviewers/forum/topics/invitationboxcom-review-and http://productreviewplace.ning.com/group/giveaways/forum/topics/invitationboxcom-review-and http://twitter.com/stayingyoung2/status/19251222154
InvitationBox.com was featured in a great review on the site! http://www.fabulousdailydeals.com/b/post-preview?token=Y46o_CkBAAA.8PkPGzbXEOuHNgPVIQkWOw.1qS8k5s-EKgDN7F142AOVw&postId=640507876635253663&type=POST
InvitationBox.com was featured in a detailed review on the blog in July! http://www.3princesandaprincess2.com/2010/07/invitationboxcom-review-and-giveaway.html
Blogger featured InvitationBox.com for giveaway and sweepstakes: http://www.bookroomreviews.com/2010/07/14/invitationbox-gift-card-giveaway/
Editor featured InvitationBox.com in a lengthy article, interview and giveaway over the weekend! Here is the link: http://familyfirst.com/10-most-popular-kid-birthdays.html
Blogger featured InvitationBox.com in a glowing review and giveaway! http://www.tetheredmommy.com/?p=1162
The editor featured tips on fall birthday trends for children’s birthday parties and images of the hot invitation trends on July 1. http://www.kidzworld.com/article/24318-top-summer-party-invite-trends
The editor of the site featured InvitationBox.com in a review and giveaway! http://www.vivastic.com/2010/06/23/vivastic-giveaway-wednesday/
InvitationBox.com was featured on Eco News Network in an eco-wedding article June 16. http://econewsnetwork.org/?p=639
The publication featured an article on InvitationBox.com with Jon & Katherine’s tips about selecting the perfect wedding invitations! http://blog.al.com/livingnews/2010/06/pick_a_wedding_invitation_that.html
InvitationBox.com was featured in a lengthy review. Here is the link: http://empoweringmommy.com/2010/06/invitationbox-com-gorgeous-invitations-for-every-occasion-giveaway-ends-622.html
InvitationBox.com is featured in the “must-have” section of the May issue.
The paper featured InvitationBox.com in a great write-up on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
The useful tool for brides featured tips and wedding invitation ideas from InvitationBox.com on May 11, 2010. http://thebudgetbrideshandbook.blogspot.com/2010/05/budget-bride-meet-invitation-box.html
InvitationBox.com is featured in the May/June 2010 issue.
The site featured a great review of InvitationBox.com’s Cinco de Mayo invitations! http://www.kmp3fm.com/reviews?review=12-InvitationBox-com
The page featured InvitationBox.com’s selection of wedding and save the date cards on April 29, 2010. http://www.floridaweddingsandspecialevents.com/2010.04.01_arch.html#1272521562709
InvitationBox.com’s personalized placemats were featured on the site on April 28, 2010. http://themombuzz.com/2010/04/28/personalized-placemats-from-invitation-box/
InvitationBox.com was featured on April 24th. http://hiphostess.blogspot.com/2010/04/invitation-box_24.html
The popular parenting site featured InvitationBox.com’s personalized placemats on April 16, 2010. http://hillsborough.macaronikid.com/article/11547
InvitationBox.com was featured in the March issue of the popular parenting magazine!
The enormously popular site featured InvitationBox.com on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/2010/02/22/have-a-party-go-to-invitation-box/
The parenting blogger featured InvitationBox.com on Sunday, February 21, 2010. http://www.mogulbaby.com/2010/02/make-announcement-with-invitation-box.html
The popular site featured InvitationBox.com’s wedding invites on Jan. 1, 2010. http://www.blisstree.com/ouroneheart/wedding-invites-from-invitation-box/
The magazine featured InvitationBox.com’s Valentine’s Day greeting cards on Jan. 27, 2010. http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/photo-greeting-cards-by-invitation-box
InvitationBox.com was featured on “Sonoran Living Live,” Phoenix’s highest rated morning show, in a segment on Dec. 28. http://www.abc15.com/content/living/familylife/story/8-cool-gifts-for-new-moms/fYt7pXnHX0CSOFfEJLnDvQ.cspx
InvitationBox.com was featured in an online review on Dec. 29. http://marvelousgirl.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/looking-for-wedding-invitations/