“We are delighted to be working with 1^st Franklin Financial,” said Denise Maling, AIS Media, EVP. “We look forward to collaboratively creating more relevant and visually stimulating email campaigns that spark higher response rates, greater customer engagement and clear return on investment (ROI).”

About 1^st Franklin Financial Corporation

1^st Franklin Financial has been engaged in the consumer finance business since 1941, particularly in direct personal and real estate loans. Headquartered in Toccoa, Georgia, the company operates through 270 branch loan offices located throughout Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.  1^st Franklin’s commitment to providing friendly, professional service has made them a solid leader in the consumer loan industry.  The company offers customers a number of loan types including starter loans, personal loans, debt consolidation loans and more. 1^st Franklin also offers a Retail Sales Finance program to local businesses seeking to assist customers in purchasing their goods. 

About AIS Media

Founded in 1997, AIS Media, Inc. (www.aismedia.com) is a strategic digital marketing and creative agency proud to serve some of the best brands, companies and organizations in the world. AIS Media helps clients propel business and revenue growth through innovative digital strategy, digital marketing and award winning design.

ATLANTA, GA- May 1, 2013- AIS Media launched an interactive timeline for Georgia Economic Developers Association’s (GEDA), “50 Years of Building Georgia.” The timeline highlights Georgia’s progress in economic development and public policy in a fun, interactive experience. The timeline was unveiled for an enthusiastic audience at GEDA’s 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium.

“The entire AIS Media team did a wonderful job of seeking to first understand the unique needs and wants we had for our project,” stated Mike Pennington, President of GEDA. “We did not receive a standard or canned solution; they were able to create a solution that worked for our specific project. GEDA is very pleased with our final interactive timeline.”

“We were honored to have been selected to partner with GEDA on this special project,” said Thomas Harpointner, AIS Media CEO. “It gave us an opportunity to deliver an innovative, interactive experience that highlights not only GEDA’s 50th Anniversary, but also how the association has benefited regions throughout the state of Georgia.”

The timeline can be explored on the GEDA website at: http://bit.ly/YGQKgc

About GEDA

The Georgia Economic Developers Association is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA was organized to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Georgia by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information, and upgrading of professional skills. GEDA strives to achieve a closer working relationship among professionals and volunteers engaged in economic development in Georgia.

About AIS Media

Founded in 1997, AIS Media, Inc. (www.aismedia.com) is a strategic digital marketing and creative agency proud to serve some of the best brands, companies and organizations in the world. AIS Media helps clients propel business and revenue growth through innovative digital strategy, digital marketing and award-winning design.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – April 17, 2013 – Denise Maling, AIS Media, Inc. EVP, spoke at the League of Southeast Credit Unions (LSCU) and Affiliates yesterday on the use of leveraging content for both educational and marketing purposes. Denise has lengthy experience working in the credit union and financial services industries, having served as a featured speaker at numerous financial conferences. As EVP at AIS Media, Denise leads the agency’s financial services client initiatives.

“I’m delighted to collaborate with LSCU to help raise awareness of content marketing throughout the organization,” stated Maling. “At AIS Media, we’re proud to help clients embrace opportunities in the digital marketing landscape to propel business performance. The development and execution of an effective content marketing strategy is pivotal for businesses in the financial sector.”

“We chose Denise because presented for us in the past. Reaching out, communicating our needs, and receiving a timely proposal was seamless. Her seminar showed the staff that we each have a responsibility to understand our members’ challenges and make recommendations that lead to solutions. Denise provided an open opportunity to engage, have fun, and consider new ways to communicate with our credit unions. Feedback from the participants has been very positive and we look forward to seeing an increase in sales,” added Jason Neifield, SPHR, Director of Human Resources, LSCU.

About the League of Southeast Credit Unions

Representing 298 credit unions with $58 billion in assets and 6.3 million members, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (www.lscu.coop) is the trade association for Alabama and Florida credit unions. LSCU was formed in 2009 by the consolidation of the Alabama Credit Union League and Florida Credit Union League and provides advocacy, compliance support, education, training, and information with relevant services and business strategies to support its members in fulfilling their mission.

About AIS Media

Founded in 1997, AIS Media, Inc. (www.aismedia.com) is a strategic digital marketing and creative agency proud to serve some of the best brands, companies, and organizations in the world. AIS Media helps clients propel business and revenue growth through innovative digital strategy, digital marketing, and award-winning design.

Wake Forest Innovations: http://www.WakeForestInnovations.com
Preclinical Translational Services:  http://www.wakepreclinicalservices.com
Core Lab Services:  http://www.wakecorelabs.com
Ultrasound Education: http://www.wakeultrasoundeducation.com
Wake Forest Innovation Quarter: http://www.wakeforestinnovationquarter.com

The launch of the Wake Forest Innovations web presence jump-starts operations at the new enterprise and serves to propel engagement among industry and business partners to commercialize Wake Forest’s wide range of licensable technologies and market its scientific services.

“Wake Forest Innovations needed to launch five highly complex, content-rich public websites at the same time on a single day,” said Eric Tomlinson, D.Sc., Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and president, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. “AIS Media provided superb design and high-quality web infrastructure on budget and well within deadline, allowing our content team to ensure a successful, coordinated on-time launch.”

“Working with the Wake Forest Innovations executive team has been a thrill”, said Thomas Harpointner, Chief Executive Officer, AIS Media, Inc. “Our unique digital strategy aims to significantly accelerate global awareness of the Wake Forest Innovations brand, deliver a world-class user experience and drive demand for its licensable technologies and scientific services through digital media channels.”

 About Wake Forest Innovations
Wake Forest Innovations (WakeForestInnovations.com) is the commercialization enterprise of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated, internationally recognized academic medical center. Located in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter (WakeForestInnovationQuarter.com) in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wake Forest Innovations establishes and manages new business and partnerships based on the innovative products and services that arise from ideas, discoveries and the scientific research assets of the Medical Center. The enterprise’s core services include:  Product Innovation & Commercialization Services – to stimulate the creation of innovation technology, products and services, and to license these to existing and start-up companies; Scientific Business Services – to structure, promote and contract the scientific research assets of Wake Forest to partners under competitive terms; and Innovation Quarter Services – to develop the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter as a hub for innovation in biomedical science, materials science and information technology.

About AIS Media
Founded in 1997, AIS Media, Inc. (www.aismedia.com) is a strategic digital marketing and creative agency proud to serve some of the best brands, companies and organizations in the world. AIS Media helps clients propel business and revenue growth through innovative digital strategy, digital marketing and award winning design.

 ATLANTA, GEORGIA – January 17, 2013  – Award-winning strategic digital marketing agency AIS Media, Inc. announced today that its CEO, Thomas Harpointner, served as keynote speaker at the Annual Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) annual Annual Business Meeting & Conference, “Print 2.0, Defining a New Era of Print.” Mr. Harpointner presented his “Top 13 Direct Marketing Strategies of 2013.”

Thomas Harpointner summarizes 2012 as being “A pivotal year in direct marketing, with decisive shifts in technology, business innovation and creativity.” He further explains that while some marketers continue to shift budgets from traditional to digital channels, studies show that the best results are achieved when digital and traditional marketing are deeply aligned. In his keynote presentation, Thomas Harpointner has identified the top 13 marketing strategies based on his agency’s 15 year experience developing high-performance digital strategies and campaigns for clients in a myriad of industries.

“We are delighted to have Thomas Harpointner make an encore presentation at our Annual Meeting on January 17^th,” said Randy Camp, President of PIAG. “The printing and imaging industry is constantly changing, and the key to success lies in the hands of those who embrace the right mix of marketing and media resources.  Thomas is well known for his grasp of the latest and most effective trends in our industry, and we look forward to his comments.”

The 2013 PIAG Annual Meeting focused on ways to progress clients and businesses in the printing and imaging industry. The event was held on Thursday, January 17^th, 2013 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm located at PIAG Headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia.

About The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG)

Since 1894, The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) has been dedicated to advancing the success of Georgia’s printing and imaging industry. Working together with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, PIAG provides training, resources, and a voice of advocacy on both a state and national level. For details, visit: http://www.piag.org/.

About AIS Media

Founded in 1997, develops and executes creative digital marketing strategies and user experiences that consistently drive measurable business performance for some of the best brands, companies and organizations in the world. Learn more about AIS Media at: http://www.aismedia.com

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – January 7, 2013 – Award-winning digital marketing agency AIS Media, Inc. announced today that its CEO, Thomas Harpointner, is presenting at the Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta’s January Luncheon event to share “Top 13 Direct Marketing Strategies of 2013.” Mr. Harpointner will lead a panel of industry marketing experts in the discussion.

Thomas Harpointner summarizes 2012 as “A pivotal year in direct marketing, with decisive shifts in technology, business innovation and creativity.” Thomas Harpointner will identify the top 13 direct marketing strategies or 2013 based on his agency’s 15-year experience developing high-performance online marketing strategies and campaigns for clients in a myriad of industries.

The event will be held at Maggiano’s located in the Buckhead area on January 31^st, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Seating is limited. Advanced registration is highly recommended. Become a member and save on membership fees!  Or, get involved and volunteer for an exciting association with a multitude of opportunities!

About The Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta
The Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta is a regional, professional association for all those interested in direct marketing. The DMA of Atlanta’s mission is to unify the direct marketing community, to build deep political grassroots in ways that enhance all direct marketers’ lobbying strength; to enhance the national and local educational, informational and networking opportunities; and to build membership locally and nationally. For details, visit: http://www.dma-atlanta.com/

About AIS Media
AIS Media develops and executes innovative digital marketing strategies. Founded in 1997, AIS Media’s award-winning team is known for its proven track record for consistently developing digital marketing programs and user experiences that drive measurable revenue and business growth for leading brands, organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. Learn more about AIS Media at: http://www.aismedia.com

Atlanta, Georgia – Aug 15, 2012 – AIS Media, Inc. announces another successful year in its partnership with Lanier Partners of North Georgia, Inc., a Georgia non-profit organization.  This year’s “Pirates of Lanier Poker Run” event exceeded its goal of $170,000 raised with proceeds benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Camp Sunshine and Naval Special Warfare Kids.

AIS Media is proud to serve as the organization’s official digital marketing agency (pro-bono), planning and executing the event’s online marketing and public relations strategy.

“The Pirates of Lanier event gave our team an opportunity to put our creative and online marketing expertise to use for a great cause”, said Sean Jones, AIS Media, Inc.’s Vice President of Interactive Development. “It gives us great pleasure to give back to the Atlanta community.”

About the Pirates of Lanier event
Pirates of Lanier Poker Run is an annual fundraiser event which benefits several Georgia children’s charities. This year’s event was the largest boat poker run ever held on Lake Lanier, aims to be the largest on the east coast and the top fund raiser for children’s charities in the area.

The 2013 Pirates of Lanier Poker Run event is scheduled for July 18-21. For more information visit: www.PiratesOfLanier.com. We invite your comments by connecting with us at www.Facebook.com/PiratesOfLanierPokerRun

About AIS Media
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, AIS Media, Inc. (http://www.aismedia.com) is an award-winning online marketing agency that plans, designs, executes and manages performance-driven online marketing programs. AIS Media’s clients range from small businesses to organizations to Fortune 500 corporations.

About Lanier Partners of North Georgia, Inc.
Lanier Partners of North Georgia, Inc. (www.lanierpartners.org) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to helping families in need throughout the Atlanta area. Lanier Partners of North Georgia, Inc. is classified by the Internal Revenue Services as exempt under IRC Section 501(c) and as a public charity under IRC Section 509.

Atlanta GA – April 2, 2012  – AIS Media, Inc. EVP, Denise Maling will moderate an exclusive Direct Marketing Association of Atlanta event at Maggiano’s Buckhead April 19, 2012. Denise will lead a panel of banking industry marketing executives to share “Top Priorities, Challenges & Strategies for growing their customer base, enhancing customer loyalty and driving profitability in 2012″. The executive panel includes:

• Mary Hooper, Marketing Channel Manager, Synovus Financial
• Jimmy Trimble, Director of Private Banking, Fidelity Bank
• Hemant Deulkar, Group Vice President – Direct & Digital Marketing, SunTrust Bank
• Rod Witmond, SVP of Product Management and & Marketing, Cardlytics, Inc.

“It is a privilege to moderate this distinguished panel of bank marketing executives and lead the discussion on such a highly relevant topic”, said Denise Maling. “Forward-thinking bank marketing executives today recognize that their consumers are eager to embrace digital self-services platforms, social media and mobile, which provides banks a unique opportunity to reduce expenses while enhancing the customer experience. Our exert panel will share their unique challenges, insights and digital plans.

Seating is limited. Advance registration recommended. Register to attend the event at DMA Atlanta April 19th.

Denise Maling was selected to moderate this executive after recently serving as a presenter at the Georgia Banker’s Association. Denise has a long history working in the banking and financial services industries, having served as a featured speaker at numerous conferences including the Florida Credit Union League. As Executive Vice President at AIS Media, Inc., Denise leads the agency’s banking and financial services client initiatives. Denise has also co-authored the whitepaper: “Top 5 Capital Methods for Banks to Drive Marketing Performance in the Digital Era”, which can be downloaded here: http://aismedia.com/bankreport

AIS Media
Founded in 1997, AIS Media (http://www.aismedia.com) is an award-winning digital marketing and creative agency specializing in the planning, creation, execution and management of performance-driven digital media programs. AIS Media’s competencies include design, application development, search marketing, email marketing, social media and mobile marketing.

AIS Media, Inc.
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Atlanta, Georgia 30326
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – March 13, 2012 – Award-winning digital agency AIS Media, Inc. today announced that Executive Vice President, Denise Maling, will serve as a guest speaker at the Georgia Bankers Association’s Marketing & Communications Conference March 23, 2012 at The Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Session Details
With consumer behavior and technology constantly changing, how do banks—especially community banks—stay relevant? Banking is no longer about a place you go. Banking is something you do. Today’s consumers are using multiple devices to support their banking and financial needs, anytime and anyplace they want to conduct a transaction. It is time to think beyond individual products and services, and position your bank as a relevant institution that reaches consumers where and how they live.

Denise Maling’s session, Cross Channel Digital Marketing, commences at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $350. Exhibit rates are $500.

Related
New whitepaper: “Top 5 Capital Methods for Banks to Drive Marketing Performance in the Digital Era – updated for 2012″. Now available for download: http://bit.ly/AuxUbE

About AIS Media, Inc.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, AIS Media plans, designs, executes and manages performance-driven digital and social media marketing solutions for leading companies, brands, and organizations. For details, visit: http://www.aismedia.com

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Atlanta GA – Jan 20, 2012  –AIS Media, Inc. CEO, Thomas Harpointner, today moderated an executive marketing panel, “Marketing Trends of the Future” at the Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG)” headquarters. Panelists included:

• Ellen Lewis, Chief Creative Officer, IBM Interactive Atlanta
• Louis Sawyer, Chief Strategy Officer, Brummer
• Sanarr McLaughlin, Performance Marketing Manager fo Web & Interactive, Intercontinental Hotels Group
• Ed Farley, SVP Marketing & Corporate Communications, Unisource Worldwide
• Sue Friesen, Marketing Director, Broadspire (a Crawford company)

“It was a privilege to moderate this distinguished panel of marketing experts and lead the discussion on such a highly relevant topic”, said Thomas Harpointner. “The future of marketing consists of deeply integrated digital and traditional channels and we look forward to our continued relationship with the PIAG and its members.”

About AIS Media
Founded in 1997, AIS Media (http://www.aismedia.com) is an award-winning digital marketing and creative agency specializing in performance-driven digital strategy, design, execution and management. AIS Media’s competencies include design, application development, search marketing, email marketing, social media and mobile marketing.