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Team Daniel Chooses 919 Marketing for Marketing Expertise — 919 will serve as agency of record for Team Daniel, LLC and The Team Daniel Foundation ( You must login to view this article )

AdvantaClean Cleans Up with 919 Marketing — North Carolina-based home cleaning franchise system hires 919 for franchise PR firepower

Fibrenew International Sews Up Deal with 919 Marketing — Global leather and plastic restoration franchise selects 919 as agency of record

919 Marketing’s Graham Chapman Featured in The New York Times — 919 Marketing’s Graham Chapman Featured in The New York Times ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing Adds Plus One Partners to Client Roster — Up and coming sales consulting firm brings on 919 Marketing for public relations clout ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing’s Matt Vaughan Featured on PR Week — Thriving Triangle firm’s Social Media Strategist offers social media tips to small businesses

919 Marketing Rolls up Sleeves and Gets Down to Business with Queensboro Shirt Company — 29-year old online corporate apparel company chooses 919 Marketing as first agency of record

CESI Debt Solutions Signs 919 Marketing Company for Public Relations Firepower — 919 Marketing, a top public relations firm in the Triangle, announced today it will provide national public relations services for Raleigh, NC-based Consumer Education Services Inc. (as also known as CESI Debt Solutions) a national not-for-profit that helps thousands of Americans become debt free and learn lifelong money management skills.

919 Marketing Seals Deal with Myco Medical — 919 Marketing, one of the Triangle’s leading strategic marketing and public relations agencies, announced today that it has been tapped Agency of Record by Cary-based medical and surgical device provider, MYCO Medical.

919 Marketing Blog Honored Nationally — 919 Marketing, a nationally recognized marketing, consulting and public relations agency located in the Triangle, has announced that CEO and founder David Chapman’s blog, “Opportunity Knocking,” has been selected as Fuel Line’s Ad Agency Blog of the Month for June 2009. The blog received 260 of 673 votes cast by industry peers nationwide. As the June winner, “Opportunity Knocking” will be entered in the voting for the national Ad Agency Blog of the Year.

Sports Marketing Program Created by 919 Marketing Gains Notoriety in Sports Business Journal — 919 Marketing, one of the region’s top sports marketing firms, has been featured in the April 27 issue of Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal.

919 Marketing Names Ashlie Lanning to Director of Account Services — David Chapman, founder and CEO of 919 Marketing Company, one of the leading marketing and PR agencies in the Triangle, has announced that Ashlie Lanning has been named Director of Account Services. ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing Inks Contract with NASCAR Legend Ward Burton — 919 Marketing, one of North Carolina’s top sports marketing firms, announced today it has signed a deal with Ward Burton Enterprises, an organization founded by former NASCAR driver Ward Burton to promote Burton and his efforts in wildlife conservation. ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing CEO Explains to News & Observer Why Wall Street Execs Don’t Seem to “Get It” — As the recession deepens across the country, there’s a constant question being asked from the corners of Main Street to the sidewalks of Wall Street, where out-of-work stock brokers hand out resumes, “Why don’t the big Wall Street executives seem to get it?” ( You must login to view this article )

“Opportunity Knocking” in a Down Economy — 919 CEO, David Chapman, has launched “Opportunity Knocking” (www.davidchapman.typepad.com), a blog focused on showing that despite a down economy, success is everywhere when you know where to look. ( You must login to view this article )

CEO of 919 Marketing Interviewed by American City Business Journals on Sports Marketing and Branding — Chief Executive Officer of 919 Marketing Company, David Chapman, recently interviewed with Frank Vinluan of American City Business Journals to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and what makes a successful sports brand. ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing Accepting Applications for Spring and Summer Internships — 919 Marketing, a leading Triangle-based marketing and public relations firm, is currently seeking dynamic, motivated and tenacious college students for its spring internship program which runs from January to May 2009. ( You must login to view this article )

919 Marketing Announces Two New Account Executives — 919 Marketing Company, a leading Triangle-based marketing and public relations firm, announced today the hiring of two new account executives. Frank Graff and Matt Vaughan have joined the 919 team to meet the company’s growing list of new accounts.

919 Marketing Announces Expansion With New Satellite Office in Washington, D.C. — 919 Marketing Company, a leading marketing and public relations agency in the Triangle, announced a major expansion today with the opening of a satellite office in the heart of the nation’s capital. The new Washington, D.C. office will be headed by 919’s Account Supervisor, Alison Beckwith, who manages several of the agencies’ major clients including KDI Health Solutions, BioSignia, and Capital Associated Industries.

919 Marketing Scores Story in PEOPLE Magazine — J.R. Martinez, wounded in Iraq, shares his story with 3.8 million readers

919 Marketing Accepting Applications for Summer Internships — Future PR superstars encouraged to send resumes before March 21

919 Hires Two New Account Executives to Meet Growing Client Demand — 919 Marketing Company, a leading Triangle-based marketing and public relations firms, announced today two new hires.

919 Marketing Recognized in Top 100 PR Case Studies — Triangle-based 919 Marketing Company was recently recognized as one of the leading PR success stories of 2007 by an industry leading trade journal.

919's CEO David Chapman Interviewed on WRAL.com — David Chapman talked with Rick Smith, Editor of WRAL's Local Tech Wire and discussed the importance of planning in order to maximize use of new Web tools to promote companies.

To blog or not to blog? We asked the question. — As the Internet revolution continues to rage on and change the way we work and play, buzz words emerge almost daily to describe the various new options available for delivering and receiving information. Live chat, text messaging, podcasts and most recently blogs have many organizations wondering "Should we jump on that bandwagon?"

Goal-Setting in 2006: Establishing an Effective Game Plan — Accomplishing a goal has less to do with a desire to do things differently than with your ability to establish an effective game plan. Considering the wishful nature of most new years’ resolutions, it comes as no surprise that only 8% of Americans reported actually fulfilling those objectives in a recent study. So before you sign up for that one-year gym membership, or buy that “Learn French in 50 Lessons” CD set, you should set aside some time to create a strategy for success...

Is your email marketing engine delivering the results it should? — Whether you’re an Internet marketing expert who’s already reaping the benefits of a sophisticated and successful email marketing engine or a newbie to the practice with a program still in its infancy, there are several tips and best practices to keep in mind that will ensure your program, no matter its size, is executed strategically and producing results...

Dynamic Custom Photography That Won’t Break the Bank — We sat down with Mark Losey, a nationally recognized professional photographer to capture some of his insights and advice that will help you breakaway from the cookie cutter world of stock photography...

10 Years in the Making — It’s been nearly 10 years since our CEO, David Chapman, founded 919 Marketing in 1996. Over the last 10 years, we’ve been privileged to work with some of the world’s best and brightest organizations, from Fortune 500 international conglomerates, to emerging growth companies in our own backyard. You can certainly expect to hear more about 10th anniversary in the next issue of 7 Things, but we thought we’d share with you some other milestone witnessed in 1996. You’ll see we’re in good company.

Refresher Course: Email Etiquette — Corresponding via email – whether it’s business or pleasure – has become second nature for most of us and we tend to forget the simplest dos and don’ts when it comes to proper email etiquette. Here are a few friendly reminders and helpful tips that will keep you in everyone’s good graces...

Q&A with Maryfran Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, CIO Decisions Magazine — We sat down with Maryfran Johnson, Editor-in-Chief of CIO Decisions magazine to discuss how she selects companies and executives to feature in her publication. She was happy to share with us the dos, don’ts and best practices for getting coverage. This is a must read for anyone trying to target IT executives and technology decision makers in midmarket companies...

Keeping Media Relations “SIMPLE” Can Help You Reach Millions — When Kerr Drug, a community pharmacy chain with 104 retail locations across the Carolinas, teamed up with 919 Marketing to launch the second annual “Beat the Bug at Kerr Drug” program, more than 2 million Kerr Drug customers and potential customers heard the message loud and clear...

Four Low Cost Secrets to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings — So, how does your company, services or products rank when you Google yourself? If you aren’t listed on page one of the search, I suggest you continue reading...

Digital Feng Shui: Getting Your Images in Order — Have no fear – here are a few FREE, helpful and did we say FREE tools to help you organize, edit and share all of your digital pics – in the office or at home...

Three Simple Steps to Success in Sales — What if there were only four things that determined your success? A Harvard Business Study concluded there are in fact, four key areas that contribute to success in sales. This caught my attention for a variety of reasons. The first being there are only four. It doesn’t take a dozen, or even half a dozen: just four.

Q&A with Tamlyn Oliver, Senior Editor, Genetic Engineering News — We sat down with Tamlyn Oliver, Senior Editor of Genetic Engineering News to discuss how she selects companies and products to feature in her publication. This is a must read for anyone targeting biotech and biopharma professionals...

919 Marketing Featured in Leading Industry Publication for Breakthrough Results in Integrated Marketing — The October 2005 issue of BtoB, the premier magazine for marketing strategists, showcases 919 Marketing’s success in helping Applied Medical Services reach the illusive physician market through strategic branding, marketing, business development and media relations...

Rebels With A Cause — In the highly competitive world of advertising, David Chapman has always seen himself as somewhat of a renegade. Something was wrong with an industry that charged so much and delivered service from its most junior employees, he thought. So, last September, he struck out on his own, hoping to build a business in the field of marketing...

919 Marketing Customer Satisfaction Ratings Exceed National Average in Satisfaction Ratings — A new study by Prosavvy Consulting Network finds that Triangle-based 919 Marketing Company, a privately held Raleigh-area marketing and public relations consulting company, outranks national consulting firms of all sizes in customer satisfaction ratings...

919 Marketing CEO Named to Business Leader IMPACT 100 List — 919 Marketing Company's founder and Chief Executive Officer, David Chapman, has been named to Business Leader magazine's 2003 IMPACT 100 List. The annual list is comprised of Triangle business leaders who make significant contributions to their community and/or profession...

Triangle Marketing and Communications Firms Buck Belt-Tightening Trend — Some of the bigger, more established agencies will be saying, “What are they thinking?” At the very least, there is going to be some finger wagging. But 919 Marketing thinks the time is right to launch new undertakings and build new relationships in marketing and communications...

Experts For Hire: By Outsourcing Key Marketing Positions, Companies Are Importing Fresh Ideas — Because companies don't have to fund employee benefits for out-sourced staff, the concept has proven to be economically efficient. Mark Adams of Bell Atlantic estimates he has saved about 30% compared to what it would cost to hire full time staff...

919 Marketing CEO Speaks at Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Success — 919 Marketing Company announced today that its founder and Chief Executive Officer, David Chapman, will be speaking at the Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Success. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2003, at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University campus. Close to 250 people are expected to attend...

Close Call Goes To Market With 919 Marketing — Upstart marketing consultancy 919 Marketing in Holly Springs, NC quintupled its billings by landing the $12 million prepaid phone-card account of Sports Marketing Enterprises. The account will be handled on a fee basis...

Who’s Who In Advertising & Public Relations — Chapman's claim to fame is his unique approach to starting a business. Not only did he quickly land a $12 million phone card account, but his creative "staff" is a network of 50 professionals from around the country with whom he contracts....

Virtual Agency Assembles Powerhouse Teams — David Chapman is on the extreme edge of the anti-agency trend in advertising. As President of 919 Marketing, Chapman employs no full time copywriters or graphic designers. Instead, from his base of Holly Springs, Chapman brings often far-flung freelancers together on-line to create specialized teams that collaborate on ad campaigns...

Fast Start Credited To Virtual Style — If you could hear David Chapman's computer, it would tell you a good marketing consulting firm can't be judged by the size of their building. Instead, 919 Marketing is located in cyberspace, hooking together a network of talented marketing people scattered internationally....

919 Marketing Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Life Sciences Division — Blue Chip Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical Companies Cite The Experience, Professionalism and Expert Insights of the 919 Team as their reason for trusting 919 Marketing with their public relations and marketing needs...

NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL ANGEL FORUM SELECTS SPONSORS — 919 Marketing’s David Chapman, is a co-sponsor of the event. As a co-sponsor, he will emcee the event, welcome the crowd and introduce each presenting company.

Brand Aid — Even Starbucks started small. A strong brand identity is essential for success, no matter what size your business...