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Art

Call for Art – 5th Annual “All Women” Online Juried Art Competition

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for art for the gallery’s 5th Annual “All Women” Juried Art Competition for the month of December 2015.

Jupiter, FL, USA (November 24, 2015) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for art for the gallery’s 5th Annual “All Women” Juried Art Competition for the month of December 2015. The gallery invites all 2D and 3D (Women Artists Only), including photography from around the world to make online submissions for possible inclusion in to the Gallery’s January 2016 online group art exhibition.

The gallery would like to be able to exhibit only the best art that is submitted by women artists only. Women can submit any 2D and 3D media, (Including Photography) in any style and about any subject matter for this art competition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from women artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field to send the gallery their best representational or abstract art. There is no theme for this art competition. The deadline to apply to this art competition is December 27, 2015.

Winners of the “All Women” Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, event announcements, extensive social media marketing and distribution, in order to make the art world aware of the art exhibition and in particular, the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website included as part of this award package.

In addition to the above, artists shall also receive a digital Award Certificate, Event Postcard, Event Catalogue, Press Releases and “Leveraging Your Success” marketing materials if they place in this exhibition.

Interested women artists should provide to us with your best art now or before the deadline. Apply Online Here: https://www.lightspacetime.com/newsletter/5th-annual-all-women-online-art-competition.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible international talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: https://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Business, Healthcare

Best Home Care Announces Same-Day Paychecks For Employees and Personal Care Assistants

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Best Home Care, a Twin Cities home health care agency, has begun providing employees with same-day paychecks. This announcement comes after the passing of new laws requiring Minnesota home care agencies to provide overtime payment.

Minneapolis, MN, USA (November 23, 2015) — Best Home Care, a Minneapolis home care agency, is now offering same-day paychecks to their entire staff of home care professionals and personal care assistants. This news comes after the passing of a law in the State of Minnesota that requires Minnesota home care agencies to compensate their PCAs for every hour of overtime worked. The new bill signals a momentous shift in home care administration practices and Best Home Care is proud to be a leader in this movement.

By offering same-day paychecks, Best Home Care seeks to provide an efficient solution to a common need among home care professionals and family caregivers. Using Best Home Care’s exclusive Homecare Timesheet App, personal care assistants are able to request payments when they need them instead of waiting until the end of a pay period. The Minnesota PCA agency also allows their employees to submit timesheets via fax, email, and electronic PDF while offering timesheet reminders via telephone or email.

“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for our personal care assistants to be compensated for the home health care services they provide,” said Andre Best, Owner of Best Home Care. “Often times, PCAs will have difficulty submitting their timesheets on time or have a small mistake on their timesheet. Instead of waiting another two weeks to be paid, we seek to provide a way for our home care professionals to receive their money when they need it.”

On October 13th, the new home care overtime laws went into effect throughout Minnesota. This law greatly benefits personal care attendants working for a home care agency that provides overtime pay as they are now compensated for their work. However, a good number of Minnesota PCA agencies do not allow for overtime pay and as a result, these agencies were forced to cut employee’s hours to comply with the new state requirements. Despite these recent legislative changes within the home health care industry, Best Home Care has not cut any hours or pay rates for their personal care assistants; staying true to a promise that owner Andre Best made to employees.

About Best Home Care
Best Home Care is a top in-home health care agency providing support for personal care assistants (PCA) and family caregivers in Minnesota. Founded in 2005 by Andre Best, an attorney and former union president, the company offers administrative assistance and educational resources for those providing home care for seniors and individuals with various disabilities and diseases. Best Home Care is a PCPO, PCA Choice, and Waivered Service Provider.

Media Contact:
Andre Best
Best Home Care
2562 7th Ave E #201
North St Paul, MN 55109
651-330-2550
info@besthomecaremn.com
http://www.besthomecaremn.com

Travel

Handetour Vietnam to Draw More American Tourists

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Handetour Vietnam is participating in Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show – The largest travel show in the US on 27-28 Feb 2016 to draw more American tourists to the company.

Los Angeles, CA, USA (November 23, 2015) — Handetour Vietnam is participating in Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show – The largest travel show in the US on 27-28 Feb 2016 to draw more American tourists to the company. Handetour has its own booth #1015 where American could find travel information, plan and book their next tours to Vietnam and Indochina.

Handetour director, Mr. Tuan Anh Nguyen said “With more than 320 million population, 70 million travelers abroad, nearly half a million travel to Vietnam and spend more than US$100 million in Vietnam each year, American travel market shows immense potential for the company’ future growth”.

He also figured out the details “443,826 American arrivals in 2012; 432,228 American arrivals in 2013; 443,776 American arrivals in 2014 and in the first six months of 2015, the number of American visitors to Vietnam reached 255,868, just after China, South Korea and Japan. Americans spend more than US$80 billion each year on tourism and this is a major point of interest to developing countries. They spend most in Vietnam – more than US$100 million, reported by Visa Inc”.

Vietnam is a real colorful country to visit with the friendly people, the scenic countryside, the bustling cities, the nice beaches, the delicious cuisine and the rich culture.

Top 10 things that American tourists should do in Vietnam was suggested by The US Huffington Post.

1 – One of the first things suggested is walking in the Old Quarter and around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi capital.
2 – Visiting Ha Long Bay, the natural heritage of the world, is the second suggestion.
3 – Sa Pa is the next destination in the S-shaped country.
4 – Coming to Vietnam, visitors can enjoy Vietnamese style coffee and sunflower seeds on the sidewalk.
5 – Vietnamese pho is a dish not to be missed.
6 – Markets are also a unique facet of the culture of Vietnam.
7 – Hoi An ancient town is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam.
8 – Going to the Mekong Delta and the floating markets there.
9 – Vietnam home-stay is also one of the fun activities.
10 – The last thing that American tourists love to do in Vietnam are interested in is singing karaoke late at night.

About Handetour (http://www.handetour.com):

HANDETOUR, Vietnam Travel with its head office situated in Hanoi capital, Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world.

HANDETOUR, A local, reliable Vietnam Tour Operator and Vietnam Travel Agency, specializes in High Quality and Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

HANDETOUR provides tourists with classic culture and leisure tours, luxury tours, cruises, set departure tours, daily excursions, special interest tours and other travel services (quality accommodation booking, fast visa service, easy ticket booking, transportation arrangement, qualified tour guide/ interpreter hire and M.I.C.E planning) within Indochina countries.

HANDETOUR also provides tourists with other Asian multi-countries tours including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, China, etc.

HANDETOUR (established on 26th April 2006)
+ Business License No: 0101929662 by Hanoi Planning and Investment Department
+ International Tour Operator License No: 01-380 / TCDL-GP LHQT by Vietnam Administration Of Tourism
+ Member of: Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA #2436); Vietnam Society Of Travel Agents (VISTA); Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Hanoi Tourism); Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA #6989); American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA # 900169082); Vietnam Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (VCCI)

Media Contact:
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Handetour
+84 4 36416359
tuananh@handetour.com

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Marketing

GiftWorksPlus Debuts a New Line of Ornaments Just in Time for Christmas

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GiftWorksPlus releases a new line of holiday picture frame ornaments, just in time for holiday shopping and decorating.

Waukesha, WI, USA (November 23, 2015) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season will soon be in full swing. Soon it will be time to decorate the house for the holidays; time to hang up garlands, string up lights, and put up the Christmas tree. GiftWorksPlus has just released an exclusive line of Christmas and holiday picture frame ornaments, which will be a perfect addition to your Christmas tree this year. The new line at GiftWorksPlus features close to 30 different ornaments, which would also make great customized gifts for friends and family.

These ornaments come in several different designs, from Christmas-themed frames to dog picture frames. Pick from oval ornament frames, Christmas tree frames personalized by name, and even a Nutcracker frame. The dog frames feature over a dozen types of breeds – such as Basset Hounds, Pugs, Siberian Huskies, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers, and Black Labs – making it easy to pick a personalized gift for a dog owner.

These frames work well as Secret Santa gifts at work, gifts for family, or even stocking stuffers. It’s a great way to keep in touch with far-away relatives, by sending them a framed photo to have in their house. The ornaments are also magnetic, which means they can be put to use decorating either your refrigerator or Christmas tree. These photo frames come in several sizes, and include a vinyl sleeve adhered to the back to hold the photo, making it simple to change out pictures from year to year.

Make sure to check out the other frames GiftWorksPlus offers, such as family photo frames, pet frames, and beyond. With a huge selection of frames for every occasion, it will be easy to find unique, personalized gifts for everyone on your list this year.

Christmas ornaments often reflect personal, meaningful memories. So whether it’s framing pictures of your children, family members, or pets, the new line of frame ornaments from GiftWorksPlus will add a colorful, personal touch to your home during the holidays.

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com

Business, Food & Beverage

Bryn Mawr Brewing is Now Utepils Brewing®

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Brewery Opens Spring of 2016 in Bryn Mawr Neighborhood.

Minneapolis, MN, USA (November 22, 2015) — Contact: Noah Rouen | 612-419-6909

Fresh off completing a successful equity raise of $1,225,000, Bryn Mawr Brewing announced it is changing its name to Utepils Brewing®, the name of the holding company. The word “utepils” is Norwegian for the first beer enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine after a long, dark winter. The word “ute” means outside and “pils” means beer. The “utepils moment” is widely-anticipated and celebrated every Spring by Norwegian beer drinkers.

In announcing the change to investors, founder Dan Justesen said, “Two years ago, when we embarked on a journey to build a great European-style craft brewery, we christened ourselves Utepils Brewing®. Then, after finding the perfect site to build our brewery near the Bryn Mawr neighborhood, we decided to adopt the Bryn Mawr name.”

However, a funny thing happened on the way to the trademark office. After researching the trademark for Bryn Mawr Brewing, Justesen and the ownership group discovered a winery of the same name in Oregon. Meanwhile, investors, fans and friends continued to use the Utepils name and hashtag in social media posts – often sporting the Utepils name from the back of t-shirts in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts.

Justesen added, “Utepils quickly became the fan favorite on social media for the brewery. There is nothing more social than enjoying a great beer with friends — so we are following our fans’ lead and building Utepils as our core brand.”

Utepils Brewing® is steeped in the traditions of European brew masters, but will soon be available close to home in Minneapolis, with plans to distribute regionally and nationally. Construction is now underway for the full-production brewery and taproom being built at the site of the former Glenwood Bottling plant. Utepils Brewing® is set to open in early 2016 and will specialize in classic European beer styles and also offer select, special edition seasonal brews.

Special Holiday Offer for VIPER MEMBEERSHIPS®

Just in time for the gift-giving season and to celebrate the new brand, Utepils Brewing® is offering holiday cheer MEMBEERSHIPS® with free beer for 99 years. The exclusive VIPER Program “Very Important Patron, Enthusiast and Recruiter” gives patrons access to the coolest (and only transferable) beer club in town.

Single MEMBEERSHIPs® are $1000, but Utepils Brewing® has a special holiday offer for the first 100 Couple MEMBEERSHIPS ® of $1848 per couple, reduced from $1900. 1848 is the founding date of the German brewery that was the original home of the signature copper kettle that will be displayed in our taproom.

Offer is limited to first 100 couple MEMBEERSHIPS® and expires December 23, 2015. To reserve your VIPER, email MEMBEERSHIP@utepilsbrewing.com.

For more information, visit http://www.utepilsbrewing.com. For media interviews, contact: Dan Justesen | 612-721-5131.

Healthcare

Dakota Dental Announces Premium Dental Services Using the Latest in Technology

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Dakota Dental stays up-to-date on the latest dental advancements and technologies to ensure patients have healthy teeth.

Apple Valley, MN, USA (November 22, 2015) — When it comes to dental work, it’s essential to keep up with the latest technologies. From cosmetic dentistry to general dental services, Dakota Dental is committed to treating patients with the newest and best practices in the industry to ensure good oral health.

Dental procedures have been documented since the time of the early Egyptians, when Aristotle and Hippocrates wrote about treating tooth decay and using wires to stabilize loose teeth. The field of dentistry has certainly come a long way over the centuries, and it is constantly evolving and expanding.

Dakota Dental uses digital x-rays, which are faster and contain less radiation than traditional x-rays. Not only is there less radiation, but dentists can zoom in for even more detail. Another advancement is with dental implants, which are screw-replacements for the root portion of missing teeth. These implants are used for patients with missing teeth that give the look and feel of a natural tooth.

Fillings have also come a long way over the years. In addition to the traditional amalgam fillings, Dakota Dental also offers tooth colored fillings to aesthetically blend in with patients’ teeth.

In terms of orthodontics, Invisalign braces are a practically invisible way to fix crooked teeth. Invisalign works by using a series of clear, removable, custom shaped aligners, which slowly straighten teeth. Compared to braces, the smooth aligners are more comfortable, faster, and invisible. Dakota Dental is a certified Invisalign provider, and provides a free consultation for patients considering if Invisalign is right for them.

Another cosmetic dental advancement is teeth whitening, which can lift off years of stains for a bright, white smile. Dakota Dental offers several solutions to whiten teeth, and walk patients through a custom teeth whitening plan that’s best for them.

These are just a few of the ways that Dakota Dental strives to use the newest technologies to make their patients more comfortable and give them the best possible dental care. Contact Dakota Dental today for more information or to make your next appointment.

Media Contact:
Dr. Shelley Wakefield
Dakota Dental
14682 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-5774
swakefield@dakotadental.com

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Business, Marketing

Innovative New Device Simplifies Confusing TV Remote Controls

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West Boylston, MA, USA (November 21, 2015) — Ask TV-viewers to comment on the remote controls provided by their cable company and nearly everyone will tell you the same thing: “Too Many Buttons!”

Many of today’s remotes resemble the cockpit of a jetliner and as remotes have become more complex, seniors and the technically unsavvy long for a “kinder, gentler” way to help avoid interruptions when watching their favorite TV shows. Press one wrong button and kablooey: the dreaded Blue Screen, a snow squall, HDMI-3 or a program being broadcast in a strange-sounding foreign language!

Meet the Solution to this Common, Frustrating Problem: BUTTON BLOCKER® is a removable cover that snaps onto standard issue pay-TV remote controls quickly & easily. Its patent-pending design allows access to the subset of buttons which are most commonly used and covers up the others- making it impossible to press “wrong” buttons. It can be removed and refitted in seconds. Easy-peasy.

Button Blocker, LLC, is the single-product start-up located in West Boylston, Massachusetts which manufactures, markets and sells the device. Founder Jack McDaniel reports: “Every day millions of viewers watching TV press one or more buttons out of sequence on their remote which results in their TV becoming uncontrollable and unwatchable. When this happens, the viewer is taken to a place from which they are unfortunately unable to return. Feeling helpless, they must place an embarrassing phone call to a family member or to Customer Service at the cable company to help them “fix” (reset) their TV. In a 2014 study, one out of six respondents reported that when this happens, they become so frustrated and upset that they stop watching TV.”

McDaniel explains: “With a Button Blocker® fitted onto the remote, the user has access to the buttons they want and need and not the ones they don’t. TV-viewing becomes infinitely more enjoyable because there are no interruptions. It’s a ‘Set it & Forget It’ type of deal”.

The device sells for about $10 and can be ordered though the company’s website. Button Blocker® makes a perfect holiday gift for loved ones and family members. McDaniel says emotionally: “No one likes seeing someone they care about struggle with something that should be so simple.”

Button Blocker® is molded of unbreakable polycarbonate and is backed by an unlimited lifetime warranty. Models are currently available for Comcast, DirecTV and Charter Communications remote controls, with other models to follow soon. Advance pre-orders for all models can be placed on the company’s website: http://www.buttonblocker.com.

For further information or courtesy samples for evaluation, please contact:
Jack McDaniel, Founder
Button Blocker, LLC
235 West Boylston St.
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-9000 x 130
jack@buttonblocker.com
http://www.buttonblocker.com

Business

PinPoint Research Names Walter Good President

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Proven Research and Marketing Analytics executive joins leading IVR CX Research Firm to Launch Voice Driven Research Services.

Emeryville, CA, USA (November 20, 2015) — PinPoint Research, pioneer and innovators in IVR survey technology, today announced that Walter L. Good has been named President and member of the board of directors.

Walter brings more than 30 years of research and marketing experience to the PinPoint Research team. For the last 15 years, he has been working with B2B technology companies focusing on managing research and analytics technologies that service global brand customers. As President of PinPoint Research, Walter will be responsible for overseeing the corporate strategy including the launch of the company’s new speech-to-text platform for interactive voice response (IVR) surveys, which allows market researchers to capture the true voice of the consumer and converts survey data to a form that enables real-time analytics.

Before joining PinPoint Research, Walter was co-founder of MarketTools, a software-as-a-service company that developed and deployed survey technology for research and consumer experience agencies, market research firms, and global brands. Walter Good also led the development of Zoomerang, the first DIY SaaS survey platform. During his tenure with MarketTools, Walter was responsible for forging strategic investment alliances with Procter & Gamble and General Mills that resulted in innovations in their approach to web-based consumer research.

“Walter brings a wealth of B2B market research an analytic expertise to PinPoint Research,” said Dr. Jack Bieda, Chairman and founder of PinPoint Research. “His background in developing and selling research platforms customized to meet the changing needs of consumer survey companies has already proven invaluable in expanding our market reach. We are fortunate to be able to have his leadership and guidance as we bring our new speech-to-text platform to market.”

About PinPoint Research
PinPoint Research is the leader in voice driven research data collection and data processing servicing the customer experience (CX) enterprise market. Since 1986, PinPoint Research has been developing state-of-the-art research technology for use by market research firms, survey services, and global brands. A pioneer in interactive voice response (IVR) surveys for consumer research, PinPoint Research offers customers hosted services capable of handling millions of survey responses every week. The company is also an innovator in hosted speech-to-text technology that captures the voice of the consumer and immediately transcribes it for real-time analytics and integration into customer and CX solutions, call center, and retail applications.

PinPoint Research is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with regional offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Naples, Florida. For more information, visit http://www.pinpointresearch.com.

Contact:
Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
415-259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

Business, Human Resources

Engage PEO CEO Jay Starkman Wins Top Award at International 2015 Golden Bridge Awards

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Jay Starkman honored with Gold award for Chief Executive Officer of the Year.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (November 20, 2015) — Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., announced that founder and CEO, Jay Starkman, has earned the prestigious Gold Award for Chief Executive Officer of the Year in the 2015 Golden Bridge Awards. The honor was given on Nov. 16, 2015 during a gala event in San Francisco.

Starkman was recognized for his accomplishments in building one of the fastest growing PEOs and among the fastest growing companies in the country, achieving more than 1,200 percent revenue growth over the last two years. This is the second time this year that Starkman was recognized for his leadership. In June, Starkman was the Gold winner at the national 2015 “Stevie” Awards in the Executive of the Year, Business Services category.

“I am so proud of the accomplishments of the entire Engage team and the tremendous commitment they show to our clients every day,” said Starkman. “A CEO’s main job is to identify, recruit and motivate top people and accordingly, this award really belongs to the Engage team, who are truly the best of the best.”

More than 40 judges from around the world representing a broad spectrum of industries participated and their average scores determined the 2015 Golden Bridge Business Awards winners.

About Engage PEO
Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry’s most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize cost and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company’s superior service offering includes a full range of health and worker’s compensation insurance products, payroll technology and tax administration, risk management services and advanced technology as part of an extensive suite of HR services. For more information visit http://www.EngagePEO.com.

About the Golden Bridge Awards
Golden Bridge Awards are an annual industry and peers recognition program honoring best companies in every major industry from large to small and new start-ups in North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin-America, Best New Products and Services, Best Innovations, Management and Teams, Women in Business and the Professions, Case Studies, Customer Satisfaction, and PR and Marketing Campaigns from all over the world. Learn more about The Golden Bridge Awards at http://www.goldenbridgeawards.com.

Media Contact:
Sandra Fine, rbb Communications
(305) 567-0535
sandra.fine@rbbcommunications.com

Business

Eurotransport Launches Their New Media Planner for 2016

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The publication Eurotransport today announces the official launch of their new media planner for 2016.

Brasted, United Kingdom (November 19, 2015) — The publication Eurotransport today announces the official launch of their new media planner for 2016.

“Throughout 2015, we have seen a very successful year unfold, with visitor numbers soaring by more than 65% and website registrations increased by 63%. These figures show that our audience are becoming more relevant and larger in size to fit our clients’ needs” Jude Marcelle-Hoffbauer, Publication Manager, Eurotransport.

Responses from their 2015 industry survey confirmed that:
• 74% of their visitors have direct purchasing power
• 71% of their audience are involved directly in their company’s decision making
• 89% would recommend Eurotransport to a colleague

Now that advertising opportunities are nearly sold out for 2015 both digitally and in print, New Food is now selling advertising and sponsorship opportunities across its portfolio for 2016.

About Eurotransport
ABC audited, Eurotransport is distributed six times a year to over 11,327 key decision makers across Europe. Typical job functions include Transport Ministers, local and regional government decision makers, Chief Executives, Managing Directors, Procurement Directors and other senior purchasing personnel. Passed down through the management chain, we estimate that the total readership of Eurotransport is 35,000 for each issue. This represents a highly targeted advertising opportunity for companies such as yourself, who wish to influence the key decision makers in what is a vitally important industry.

http://www.eurotransportmagazine.com

For further information, please contact:
Jude Marcelle-Hoffbauer, Publication Manager
Eurotransport
T: +44 (0)1223 345600
E: jmarcelle-hoffbauer@russellpublishing.com
W: http://www.eurotransportmagazine.com