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Black Dog Promotions CEO Scott Kelly’s PR & Marketing Syndicated Column to CitiesPlanet.com’s 1 Million Readers Delivers Tips and Tirades

The Intersection of Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing & SALES, Kelly’s signature style is on full display – edgy, authentic, and always provocative.

Scottsdale, AZ, September 11, 2012 – He’s been called bombastic. Black Dog Promotions CEO, veteran media relations & digital marketing expert Scott Kelly has signed an international syndication deal with CitiesPlanet.com and its scores of local market driven websites. His weekly column, PR to PRofits: The Intersection of Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing & SALES, Kelly’s signature style is on full display – edgy, authentic, and always provocative.

Kelly, a proven multi-media marketing and public relations expert – will serve as a PR & Marketing contributor for 65 websites, giving CitiesPlanet’s growing network of 1+ million readers a forum for discussion and debate, offering tips and tricks to get marketing messages into overdrive, cutting through the noise and traffic of the digital age.

But his real “secret sauce” distills the integration of tried and true sales techniques into the mix.

“I read all the PR blogs out there and quite frankly, I think we need an “old dog” to teach some new tricks. Yes – social media’s making waves, but is anyone really translating their efforts into dollar signs? I do it every day – and my partnership with CitiesPlanet.com is the perfect vehicle to bash the misinformation out there and offer up some tips people can really use. Plus, I’ll get to serve up some tirades along the way – just for fun,” said Kelly.

Kelly’s Black Dog Promotions (www.BlackDogPromotions.com ), the Arizona-based public relations, social media and digital marketing agency boasts high profile clients including the International Sportsman’s Expo, LuckyKatTV.com, NFL legend Nick Lowery and Nadine on the Scene, to name a few. Their winning strategy leverages the exacting combination of sales, advertising, multi-media exposure and good old-fashioned blood, sweat and tears, designed to deliver results.

Fred Mercaldo, Managing Partner of Cities Planet, stated, “Our team is thrilled to add Scott Kelly’s bold, brash voice and common-sense advice to our line-up. This provides great content for our readers, but also exciting marketing opportunities for our advertisers. We know Kelly’s tenured experience will speak to a range of people working to navigate marketing efforts in the ‘Wild West’ days of the digital age.”

Cities Planet (www.CitiesPlanet.com) is an online advertising media and marketing venture representing over 100 city-related websites worldwide. CitiesPlanet manages the sales, marketing, and advertising functions for every site, and spearheads all international and local partnerships.

The Cities Planet Network represents 20 states and scores of thriving international cities, including Scottsdale.com and LongBeach.com, ranging in size from quaint upscale communities to large metropolitan areas.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Startupsadviser.com Names Bill Pankracij Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

DURHAM, CT – Startupsadviser.com, a leading business and marketing consultancy dedicated to meeting the needs of emerging and startup organizations, has announced the appointment of Bill Pankracij as vice president of marketing and business development. In this role, Mr. Pankracij will be responsible for expanding the company’s relationship base, providing current clients with a broad range of functional expertise, and developing and executing all domestic and international marketing activities.

“Bill brings an impressive track record of experience and performance to Startupsadviser.com. His experience in business development, strategy, marketing, and communications, coupled with his success building brands and creating results-driven programs, will be instrumental as we forge ahead with our growth plans,” said Laura Rosen, president and chief executive officer of Startupsadviser.com.

A highly respected and sought after marketing executive within the early-stage and startup communities, Mr. Pankracij will utilize his more than 25 years of experience in the hi-tech industry in his new role at Startupsadviser.com. His impressive background includes a strong record of bottom-line results at small and early-stage firms such as ITema, Reconda, and DSPCon as well as senior management positions at major companies including Philips, Perkin-Elmer, and BellSouth, where he was part of the team that spearheaded the U.S. launch of the revolutionary BlackBerry® device enabled with BellSouth wireless services.

“The strategic and operational expertise of the Startupsadviser team is truly first-class,”said Mr. Pankracij. “I am excited to join this organization and look forward to enhancing the brand experience for our customers and being part of the Company’s continuing success.”

About Startupsadviser.com
With satellite offices throughout New England, Connecticut-based Startupsadviser.com is a leading strategic consulting firm specializing in meeting the business development, marketing and sales needs of emerging and start-up organizations. Our consultants average over two decades of diversified business experience so we know what works and how to level the competitive playing field for your organization. We offer a variety of services and pride ourselves in delivering sound, sane and sensible advice at every critical stage of your firm’s development. For additional information on Startupsadviser.com, please visit http://www.startupsadviser.com.

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CONTACT:
Bill Pankracij
Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
Startupsadviser.com
207-809-0089
bill@startupsadviser.com