PITOOEY! Inc. announced that it has named Richard M. Hybner as their new CEO. As a rapidly expanding company, the announcement follows the recent acquisition of RAADR software for social media monitoring and the launch of their flagship product, the PITOOEY! app. Former CEO of PITOOEY!, Jacob DiMartino, will continue his duties as President and … Read more
Get Started Tucson is a live pitch event put together by a partnership between Cox Business and Inc. Magazine to offer startups in Southern Arizona the chance to win a technology prize pack. The event is to take place during the 51st annual National Small Business Week, May 14, 2014 at the Tucson Scottish Rite, … Read more
Tallwave, a commercializer, and its largest portfolio company, integrated digital marketing agency ethology, announced they have signed a definitive agreement to jointly acquire the assets of Arizona-based user-centered design firm 29th Drive. The cash and stock transaction is set to close at the end of this month for an undisclosed amount. 29th Drive was founded … Read more
On Thursday, March 20, the Arizona Interactive Marketing Association (AZIMA) held its 2nd annual TIM Awards – named after Tim Berners-Lee, the founder of the World Wide Web. The TIM Awards celebrates the best in the Valley of digital marketing professionals and their successful marketing campaigns in the interactive realm for the calendar year 2013. … Read more
SyCara Local, a digital presence and SEO company in Scottsdale, has named Bryan Ehrenfreund as their new Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Ehrenfreund’s new role on the executive management team will be to focus on driving SyCara Local’s customer acquisition and revenue objectives. “Bryan’s passion and track record of designing and implementing … Read more
Tallwave has their eye on education and kicks off their nationwide search for the most promising Education Technology companies. Startups from across the U.S. with innovations poised to disrupt education are invited to apply for the recently launched High Tide for EdTech lean business competition. Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2014 and can … Read more
Integrate, a cloud-based marketing software and media services provider, announced today that Reggie Bradford will join their Board of Directors and becomes a company investor. Bradford, the Founder of Vitrue that sold to Oracle for $300M, is a three-peat technology entrepreneur who has participated in the launch and development of three leading digital technology start-ups … Read more
Phoenix-based digital marketing firm LaneTerralever has announced its 2013 Summit Emerging Media Award (Summit EMA) win of the Innovator Award for its work with Global Rallycross (GRC) in the Sports/Recreation Website category. Global Rallycross has been working with LaneTerralever to revamp the GRC brand, while creating content that would keep readers engaged throughout the year. The site launched just before … Read more
Vertical Measures, a Phoenix-based Internet marketing agency has hired senior digital marketing veteran Chris Bird as President to lead the agency to new growth levels. The position will take effect December 20, 2013 and Bird will report to Arnie Kuenn, CEO of Vertical Measures. Chris comes to Vertical Measures with a diverse background in digital marketing management, … Read more
Over 500 entrants vied to receive top honors in the Best in Biz Awards. These awards honors companies, teams, executives and products for their business success and its the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts. Some of the categories include: Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company of the … Read more