Peter de Villier's philosophy of coaching:
There's little difference between winning and losing, except you feel better after winning.
I doubt the South African rugby administrators are quite so lassez faire about winning!
On narrowly winning the first test against the British and Irish Lions on 20th June, despite enjoying a healthy lead for most of the match:
I heard the papers went mad. Sorry for them. Do they know we won the match? We‘ve taken 12 years to beat the Lions and if we beat them by one point or 20 points it does not matter.
Perhaps he does care about winning after all.
All Black rivalry
Here's what he had to say in his pre-match interview before playing the All Blacks at Newlands in Cape Town, which the Springboks lost 19-0:
If you look at the Bible and see how Joseph got out of the pit and ended up in the palace, but between the pit and the palace there was a moerse lot of kak.
Perhaps Peter shares some of Joseph's prophetic abilities?
And here's what he had to say on another occasion, when the Springboks managed to beat the old foe:
We went wild, wild, wild - some of the guys went wilder than that.
Life in South Africa
I believe life within your own country is sometimes a burden because you have to face it every day, but when you go outside your borders, you see it is actually worse.
So, not all that bad then?
If I listened to 43 million opinions, I believe I would be lost. I’m not concerned about Ricky’s form. Look, if you go to a black mechanic and he doesn’t fix your car, you don’t go back. If you go to a white mechanic and he doesn’t fix your car, you go back and make sure he fixes the problem. What I am saying is give Ricky a chance.
Who says racism in rugby is dead? Strange attitude for the first non-white South African rugby coach to hold though...
God complex?
I firmly believe coaching the Springboks is the hardest job in world rugby because of all the off-field politics that's involved; so naturally a thick skin and oodles of self-belief are a necessity:
If I’m the weakest link then we are bloody strong. I’m a God-given talent. I am the best I can be. I know what I am and I don’t give a damn.
But Peter stops short of equating himself with Jesus Christ:
The same people who threw their robes on the ground when Jesus rode on a donkey were the same people who crowned him and hit him with sticks, and were the same people who said afterwards how we shouldn't have done that, he's the son of God. So that's exactly what we do. You have to look at history as repeating itself. And I'm not saying that I'm God.
And sometimes no-one has a clue what he's on about:
What we try to tell them is when you point your finger into the sky, don't concentrate on the finger because you'll miss all the heavenly glory out there. Concentrate on the heavenly glory you can bring and make yourselves so fulfilled.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Internet Media Vs Print Media: Case Study By Shanq Web
Rise & Rise of Internet Media
Before the advent of internet, Print Media was the only channel to circulate news and carry out brand endorsements.
Today, Internet is the new media. With considerably greater reach, cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and owing to its rapid growth across the world; Internet is the most preferred way to bring your business prospects into effect.
Shanq Web provides Online PR consultation and Social Media Marketing to help you build reinforced online presence right from its very foundation.
We operate premium verified accounts backed by our strategists to target Social Media Influences such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn etc. to augment sales and boost up traffic of your website.
Marketing through the internet is the most cost effective way to reach audiences and the young web savvy generation. With the emergence of the newer technology and communication, people are more invested into marketing through internet. Spending more time with electronic items and spending more time online with newer technology is what makes them potential audience for today’s market.
Marketing in all forms of media is also a good thing if you want to reach as many audiences as possible but if you’re restricted by budgetary constraints, you should look for cheaper and wide spread mediums and this is where internet has its main role.
Internet vs Print
Internet unlike print is a media plus and is the biggest revolution in our lives. More than 40 million users increased in the last decade and more are joining at an alarming rate. Internet has almost every substitute may it be banking, shopping or your daily newspaper. The information available on the internet is much more than you can ever find on the print media. You can browse and read your type and choice of information and news online. It also allows you to create your own newspaper, blog, and website and reach out to the world to display your resources. In short, internet is the best medium for entrepreneurs and business starters to emerge on a global stage. It doesn’t matter what kind of talent you have. All you need to showcase your genius inside. If you’re a writer, you can entertain people with your articles and creativity; if you’re a video maker you can exhibit your innovative creations through hundreds of free video sites online.
Online business promotion is the activity that markets to users on the Internet. Typically, online promotion drives users, through links, from one place on the Internet to your web site. Online promotions are performed to generate new business leads and opportunities. Online promotion is effective because your audience is already using the Internet and it qualifies the customer through the linking banner or headline used.
The print media consist of all newspapers, newsletters, pamphlets, magazines, and other printed publications, especially those that sell advertising space for raising revenue. Most print media, with the exception of magazines, are local except some national newspapers and trade publications. Also included in print media category are directories, yellow pages, yearbooks, and programs at sporting events.
Print media is traditionally used by marketers to promote their products and to reach target customers. Online advertisement is the emerging and hottest medium of advertisement in recent time. And with the number of Internet users fast growing across the world, new media advertisement has a bright future. In fact, it is just a matter of time when new media or online media advertising will experience a boom all over the world.
Online media is much cheaper than print advertising (news papers and magazines). Small businesses owners find this medium as the most convenient way to promote their brand as they find print advertising outside their budget. Compared to newspaper advertising coverage in online advertising is not limited. The number of people surfing the Web is not limited and thus an advertiser can reach more customers using online media. Another factor favoring online advertising is its edge over print advertising as it can give the surfer both visual and graphic treats. It combines the advantages television and print advertising.
Newspapers involve themselves in political, as well as the social activities. By using online media news papers can create new identity, value and can involve themselves (and their readers) in political and
The print media is yet to make up its mind whether to compete or cooperate with the new challenger - The Internet & the Blogs! Print journalism players have a Web presence, that is mostly the result of a domino effect rather than a carefully thought out strategy. Sadly, the egoist attitude of the editorials always think their domains as 'own territory' but unfortunately, no more on the web. Here rules the righteousness. With Internet gaining popularity, the dynamics of readership changes. The fundamental principles of captive audiences changes. The Internet changed the way commerce and business functions.
Online advertising
You can custom design your approach to different websites and different social networking sites.
Interactive sites
Create something fun to encourage viewers to spend some time on your site. Make it exciting and something that they can participate in.
You tube
You Tube has great ways to target audiences that you are looking for. It has a program that will identify what videos are most popular with the target audience you are seeking and then you can launch your advertising around those videos.
Viral design
A viral design approach is when a video is produced and then the market discovers it and gets excited about it all on its own. Once something is out in the open, then it can continue to spread rapidly from user to user, with no potential end.
Clearly marketing via the internet is a great way to get your name and product out there to the individuals that like to spend their money. More and more people are using the internet for their everyday needs and you can reach a large variety of people that way.
Here are the possibilities of print media:
Print media has always been a popular advertising method. There are a number of different print media to advertise with. There are newspapers, brochures, magazines and fliers. Obviously this has been a very popular way of advertising for years now. Print advertising tends to lean more to the older generations than the younger ones. This is a form of advertising they are use to and grew up with, unlike the younger generations. So, this can target a very different audience, it just depends on what audience you are looking for. Here are some examples of print media:
Newspapers and magazines
Advertising products via newspapers or magazines is a common practice. A lot of times the newspapers and magazines sell advertising space on however large of an area you want and where you want it located. Marketing your product in a new or less popular newspaper will cost far less than placing an advertisement in a popular newspaper where there are many readers. Again, this may end up costing a bit more than the internet, but you also reach a different audience, which could be very beneficial for your business.
Flyers and brochures
Things such as promotional brochures and fliers are also available for advertising purposes. These are used to present information about your business and its capabilities, products or services. All of your company's printed material should go along side with your marketing message and your company image. Brochure contents range from information about your company to specific product features and benefits. Flyers are frequently used to announce a sale, open house or other limited-time event. Both of which are very different from an ad in the newspaper or marketing on the internet. These are very convenient to be able to hand out to your customers or other potential clients.
Before the advent of internet, Print Media was the only channel to circulate news and carry out brand endorsements.
Today, Internet is the new media. With considerably greater reach, cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and owing to its rapid growth across the world; Internet is the most preferred way to bring your business prospects into effect.
Shanq Web provides Online PR consultation and Social Media Marketing to help you build reinforced online presence right from its very foundation.
We operate premium verified accounts backed by our strategists to target Social Media Influences such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn etc. to augment sales and boost up traffic of your website.
Marketing through the internet is the most cost effective way to reach audiences and the young web savvy generation. With the emergence of the newer technology and communication, people are more invested into marketing through internet. Spending more time with electronic items and spending more time online with newer technology is what makes them potential audience for today’s market.
Marketing in all forms of media is also a good thing if you want to reach as many audiences as possible but if you’re restricted by budgetary constraints, you should look for cheaper and wide spread mediums and this is where internet has its main role.
Internet vs Print
Internet unlike print is a media plus and is the biggest revolution in our lives. More than 40 million users increased in the last decade and more are joining at an alarming rate. Internet has almost every substitute may it be banking, shopping or your daily newspaper. The information available on the internet is much more than you can ever find on the print media. You can browse and read your type and choice of information and news online. It also allows you to create your own newspaper, blog, and website and reach out to the world to display your resources. In short, internet is the best medium for entrepreneurs and business starters to emerge on a global stage. It doesn’t matter what kind of talent you have. All you need to showcase your genius inside. If you’re a writer, you can entertain people with your articles and creativity; if you’re a video maker you can exhibit your innovative creations through hundreds of free video sites online.
Online business promotion is the activity that markets to users on the Internet. Typically, online promotion drives users, through links, from one place on the Internet to your web site. Online promotions are performed to generate new business leads and opportunities. Online promotion is effective because your audience is already using the Internet and it qualifies the customer through the linking banner or headline used.
The print media consist of all newspapers, newsletters, pamphlets, magazines, and other printed publications, especially those that sell advertising space for raising revenue. Most print media, with the exception of magazines, are local except some national newspapers and trade publications. Also included in print media category are directories, yellow pages, yearbooks, and programs at sporting events.
Print media is traditionally used by marketers to promote their products and to reach target customers. Online advertisement is the emerging and hottest medium of advertisement in recent time. And with the number of Internet users fast growing across the world, new media advertisement has a bright future. In fact, it is just a matter of time when new media or online media advertising will experience a boom all over the world.
Online media is much cheaper than print advertising (news papers and magazines). Small businesses owners find this medium as the most convenient way to promote their brand as they find print advertising outside their budget. Compared to newspaper advertising coverage in online advertising is not limited. The number of people surfing the Web is not limited and thus an advertiser can reach more customers using online media. Another factor favoring online advertising is its edge over print advertising as it can give the surfer both visual and graphic treats. It combines the advantages television and print advertising.
Newspapers involve themselves in political, as well as the social activities. By using online media news papers can create new identity, value and can involve themselves (and their readers) in political and
The print media is yet to make up its mind whether to compete or cooperate with the new challenger - The Internet & the Blogs! Print journalism players have a Web presence, that is mostly the result of a domino effect rather than a carefully thought out strategy. Sadly, the egoist attitude of the editorials always think their domains as 'own territory' but unfortunately, no more on the web. Here rules the righteousness. With Internet gaining popularity, the dynamics of readership changes. The fundamental principles of captive audiences changes. The Internet changed the way commerce and business functions.
Online advertising
You can custom design your approach to different websites and different social networking sites.
Interactive sites
Create something fun to encourage viewers to spend some time on your site. Make it exciting and something that they can participate in.
You tube
You Tube has great ways to target audiences that you are looking for. It has a program that will identify what videos are most popular with the target audience you are seeking and then you can launch your advertising around those videos.
Viral design
A viral design approach is when a video is produced and then the market discovers it and gets excited about it all on its own. Once something is out in the open, then it can continue to spread rapidly from user to user, with no potential end.
Clearly marketing via the internet is a great way to get your name and product out there to the individuals that like to spend their money. More and more people are using the internet for their everyday needs and you can reach a large variety of people that way.
Here are the possibilities of print media:
Print media has always been a popular advertising method. There are a number of different print media to advertise with. There are newspapers, brochures, magazines and fliers. Obviously this has been a very popular way of advertising for years now. Print advertising tends to lean more to the older generations than the younger ones. This is a form of advertising they are use to and grew up with, unlike the younger generations. So, this can target a very different audience, it just depends on what audience you are looking for. Here are some examples of print media:
Newspapers and magazines
Advertising products via newspapers or magazines is a common practice. A lot of times the newspapers and magazines sell advertising space on however large of an area you want and where you want it located. Marketing your product in a new or less popular newspaper will cost far less than placing an advertisement in a popular newspaper where there are many readers. Again, this may end up costing a bit more than the internet, but you also reach a different audience, which could be very beneficial for your business.
Flyers and brochures
Things such as promotional brochures and fliers are also available for advertising purposes. These are used to present information about your business and its capabilities, products or services. All of your company's printed material should go along side with your marketing message and your company image. Brochure contents range from information about your company to specific product features and benefits. Flyers are frequently used to announce a sale, open house or other limited-time event. Both of which are very different from an ad in the newspaper or marketing on the internet. These are very convenient to be able to hand out to your customers or other potential clients.
A Brief History Of Women In The U.s. Military
Later after she recovered from her musket ball injuries Sampson was promoted and spent several months as a waiter to General John Patterson. Then in the summer of 1783 Sampson suffered a bout of malignant fever and was cared for by Dr. Barnabus Binney, who discovered her true identity, which he kept a secret through her recovery.
After her recovery Dr. Binney sent Sampson to General George Washington to deliver a note, which Sampson knew carried her secret. General Washington read the note and gave Sampson an honorable discharge from the army at West Point, some advice and money to get home. Dr. George Washington issued her an honorable discharge. In all Sampson served a year and a half in the military.
Years later Sampson successfully campaigned publicly to receive a pension from the U.S. Army for her service. Her success bridged the gender gap in veterans’ benefits for many years to come.
Another early record of the desire to allow women to enlist in the military came in 1898 in a letter to President William McKinley from Annie Oakley. Oakley was a famed exhibition shooter, sharpshooter and star in the Buffalo Bill Show. In her letter to President McKinley she "offering the government the services of a company of 50 'lady sharpshooters' who would provide their own arms and ammunition should war break out with Spain.” The Spanish-American War did occur, but Oakley's offer was not accepted.
In 1941 U.S. government established The Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps to create more roles for women in the American Armed Forces; however, political pressures waylaid the Corps efforts until 1943 when the Woman’s Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Women’s Reserves were created during World War II. At this time the word “auxiliary” was also removed making the aforementioned Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps an official part of the U.S. Army.
During World War II, women first saw combat as nurses in the Pearl Harbor attacks on December 7, 1941. In all, there were 350,000 American women served during World War Two; 16 were killed in action; and 1,500 medals, citations and commendations were handed out including the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest combat award, which was given to Virginia Hall, who landed in occupied territory aboard a British Motor Torpedo Boat.
After World War II most women serving in the military returned to civilian life. In 1948 President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Act allowing women to serve in the armed forces in fully integrated units during peace time.
During the Korean War between 1950 and 1953, 120,000 women served. Though records are unclear, women also served in the Vietnam War women in the Air Force and as medical personnel and support staff.
Through the 1980s hundreds of women participated in the various operations, including Grenada and Panama. In 1989, Capt Linda L. Bray, 29, became the first woman to command American soldiers in battle, during the invasion of Panama. But it wasn’t until the 1990s that the pivotal time for women in the U.S. Armed Forces arrived.
In 1991 during the first Gulf War the role of women in the U.S. Armed Forces came to the attention of the world media when it was revealed more than 40,000 women served in almost every role the armed forces had to offer. Though there are many reports to the contrary, women were not permitted to participate in deliberate ground engagements.
Today, women can serve in combat including in command roles but are not allowed to serve on submarines or to participate in Special Forces programs such as the Navy Seals. Enlisted women soldiers are also restricted from serving in Infantry, Special Operations, Artillery, Armor, and Forward Air Defense, but can hold staff positions. Women can fly military aircraft and make up 2% of all pilots in the U.S. Military. As of now there are approximately 50,000 women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq; women make up approximately 15 percent of the U.S. Army.
After her recovery Dr. Binney sent Sampson to General George Washington to deliver a note, which Sampson knew carried her secret. General Washington read the note and gave Sampson an honorable discharge from the army at West Point, some advice and money to get home. Dr. George Washington issued her an honorable discharge. In all Sampson served a year and a half in the military.
Years later Sampson successfully campaigned publicly to receive a pension from the U.S. Army for her service. Her success bridged the gender gap in veterans’ benefits for many years to come.
Another early record of the desire to allow women to enlist in the military came in 1898 in a letter to President William McKinley from Annie Oakley. Oakley was a famed exhibition shooter, sharpshooter and star in the Buffalo Bill Show. In her letter to President McKinley she "offering the government the services of a company of 50 'lady sharpshooters' who would provide their own arms and ammunition should war break out with Spain.” The Spanish-American War did occur, but Oakley's offer was not accepted.
In 1941 U.S. government established The Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps to create more roles for women in the American Armed Forces; however, political pressures waylaid the Corps efforts until 1943 when the Woman’s Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Women’s Reserves were created during World War II. At this time the word “auxiliary” was also removed making the aforementioned Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps an official part of the U.S. Army.
During World War II, women first saw combat as nurses in the Pearl Harbor attacks on December 7, 1941. In all, there were 350,000 American women served during World War Two; 16 were killed in action; and 1,500 medals, citations and commendations were handed out including the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest combat award, which was given to Virginia Hall, who landed in occupied territory aboard a British Motor Torpedo Boat.
After World War II most women serving in the military returned to civilian life. In 1948 President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Act allowing women to serve in the armed forces in fully integrated units during peace time.
During the Korean War between 1950 and 1953, 120,000 women served. Though records are unclear, women also served in the Vietnam War women in the Air Force and as medical personnel and support staff.
Through the 1980s hundreds of women participated in the various operations, including Grenada and Panama. In 1989, Capt Linda L. Bray, 29, became the first woman to command American soldiers in battle, during the invasion of Panama. But it wasn’t until the 1990s that the pivotal time for women in the U.S. Armed Forces arrived.
In 1991 during the first Gulf War the role of women in the U.S. Armed Forces came to the attention of the world media when it was revealed more than 40,000 women served in almost every role the armed forces had to offer. Though there are many reports to the contrary, women were not permitted to participate in deliberate ground engagements.
Today, women can serve in combat including in command roles but are not allowed to serve on submarines or to participate in Special Forces programs such as the Navy Seals. Enlisted women soldiers are also restricted from serving in Infantry, Special Operations, Artillery, Armor, and Forward Air Defense, but can hold staff positions. Women can fly military aircraft and make up 2% of all pilots in the U.S. Military. As of now there are approximately 50,000 women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq; women make up approximately 15 percent of the U.S. Army.
The Cutting Edge Of Miami Video Production
far as traditional ways of media presence such as radio, newspapers and magazines are no longer popular and effective, business owners start to turn their eyes on web video presentation. Therefore, the companies offering HD media solutions are getting more and more in demand among companies concerned about their successful and professional web presentation.
If you are looking for a video production company Miami, Florida, please welcome to the company that has shaken the world media industry owing to its creative and innovative video projects. High Definition broadband movies produced by BeanoVision Productions have completely and irreversibly conquered the hearts of millions of media experts and simple amateurs worldwide.
BeanoVision Productions is a relatively young, created in 2003, video production company in Florida, Miami. However, the company is rapidly developing and is now considered the most prospective and innovative all over the United States, with a large clientele all around the world.
BeanoVision Productions is always on the cutting edge of video technology. The company is successfully striving for the leadership on Miami video production market by exercising unique and creative approach to every project, large or small. Our team of highly professional video produces is always ready to assist you even in your most daring desires and offer only the highest quality service, using the latest High Definition Video, Photography & Web Technology.
We suggest 3 major video solutions to select from:
• Business solutions
• Television advertising
• VIP event coverage
We offer 3D animation and graphic design, professional digital photography, appealing script writing, original music composition, the most updated and advanced technologies - all to make your corporate presentation, marketing DVD or web video unique and outstanding. Explore our immense opportunities to build your company’s brand and showcase it to the rest of the world! Well-crafted infomercial is the engine of your company’s promotion. Exclusive TV advertising is our long suit. Each kind of TV presentation from standard commercials, long and short infomercials up to video news releases – becomes a powerful marketing tool and a real masterpiece in our hands. We will not only capture the customer’s attention but also make it almost irresistible for him to pick up the phone and start ordering. Turning potential leads into real buyers is a piece of cake for BeanoVision Productions. Professional HD video filming of corporate events, birthdays, weddings and other special events complemented by custom DVD packaging and duplication will not leave you indifferent.
Our professionals are working to make your website catching and appealing to your potential customers, to foster the dynamic development and sweeping expansion of BeanoVision Productions, and finally, to bring closer the day when we will proudly call ourselves the number 1 video production company Florida
If you are looking for a video production company Miami, Florida, please welcome to the company that has shaken the world media industry owing to its creative and innovative video projects. High Definition broadband movies produced by BeanoVision Productions have completely and irreversibly conquered the hearts of millions of media experts and simple amateurs worldwide.
BeanoVision Productions is a relatively young, created in 2003, video production company in Florida, Miami. However, the company is rapidly developing and is now considered the most prospective and innovative all over the United States, with a large clientele all around the world.
BeanoVision Productions is always on the cutting edge of video technology. The company is successfully striving for the leadership on Miami video production market by exercising unique and creative approach to every project, large or small. Our team of highly professional video produces is always ready to assist you even in your most daring desires and offer only the highest quality service, using the latest High Definition Video, Photography & Web Technology.
We suggest 3 major video solutions to select from:
• Business solutions
• Television advertising
• VIP event coverage
We offer 3D animation and graphic design, professional digital photography, appealing script writing, original music composition, the most updated and advanced technologies - all to make your corporate presentation, marketing DVD or web video unique and outstanding. Explore our immense opportunities to build your company’s brand and showcase it to the rest of the world! Well-crafted infomercial is the engine of your company’s promotion. Exclusive TV advertising is our long suit. Each kind of TV presentation from standard commercials, long and short infomercials up to video news releases – becomes a powerful marketing tool and a real masterpiece in our hands. We will not only capture the customer’s attention but also make it almost irresistible for him to pick up the phone and start ordering. Turning potential leads into real buyers is a piece of cake for BeanoVision Productions. Professional HD video filming of corporate events, birthdays, weddings and other special events complemented by custom DVD packaging and duplication will not leave you indifferent.
Our professionals are working to make your website catching and appealing to your potential customers, to foster the dynamic development and sweeping expansion of BeanoVision Productions, and finally, to bring closer the day when we will proudly call ourselves the number 1 video production company Florida
10 Best Marathons To Run In, In The World
New York City Marathon - Described as the “The World’s Most Human Race”, the New York City Marathon attracts over 37,000 participants each year from over 40 countries. The New York City Marathon boasts prize money of $600,000 and about two millions spectators that line the route. The marathon also enjoys coverage from the world media reaching out to more than 300 million TV viewers.
2. The London Marathon – This marathon was first inspired by the New York Marathon, but has surpassed it in terms of a beautiful course and meticulously executed planning. The list of participants is growing each year and the marathon has hosted over 35,000 runners in the last few runs.
3. The Berlin Marathon – The Berlin marathon draws in large crowds and it was estimated that over 35,000 people competed in the race in 2008. The winner of the first Berlin Marathon that was held in 1974 is still a participant in the run to this date. This speaks volumes about the race from a participant’s perspective.
4. The Chicago Marathon - The Chicago marathon re-invented itself after a few lows to become one of the best in the world. The course facilitates speed, making it a special attraction for participants.
5. The Boston Marathon - The Boston marathon is set apart by its high standards in terms of qualifications required. This marathon offers a fast paced course and very good crowd support. It is a matter of prestige to be able to participate in this run.
6. The Honolulu Marathon – This race attracts about 30,000 participants to Hawaii every year and the scenic beauty of the course is especially enticing.
7. The Stockholm Marathon - This race attracts an average of 12,000 participants every year.
8. Paris Marathon – The race enjoys a scenic course and a lot of media coverage. It has 20,000 participants.
9. The Rotterdam Marathon - With 10,000 participants, the Rotterdam course is flat like the rest of the country.
10. The Dubai Marathon - Like the region that hosts it, the Dubai Marathon is small but one of the richest marathons in Asia with prize money of $500,000 and a world record bonus of a million dollars while the number of participants is about 2,000.
2. The London Marathon – This marathon was first inspired by the New York Marathon, but has surpassed it in terms of a beautiful course and meticulously executed planning. The list of participants is growing each year and the marathon has hosted over 35,000 runners in the last few runs.
3. The Berlin Marathon – The Berlin marathon draws in large crowds and it was estimated that over 35,000 people competed in the race in 2008. The winner of the first Berlin Marathon that was held in 1974 is still a participant in the run to this date. This speaks volumes about the race from a participant’s perspective.
4. The Chicago Marathon - The Chicago marathon re-invented itself after a few lows to become one of the best in the world. The course facilitates speed, making it a special attraction for participants.
5. The Boston Marathon - The Boston marathon is set apart by its high standards in terms of qualifications required. This marathon offers a fast paced course and very good crowd support. It is a matter of prestige to be able to participate in this run.
6. The Honolulu Marathon – This race attracts about 30,000 participants to Hawaii every year and the scenic beauty of the course is especially enticing.
7. The Stockholm Marathon - This race attracts an average of 12,000 participants every year.
8. Paris Marathon – The race enjoys a scenic course and a lot of media coverage. It has 20,000 participants.
9. The Rotterdam Marathon - With 10,000 participants, the Rotterdam course is flat like the rest of the country.
10. The Dubai Marathon - Like the region that hosts it, the Dubai Marathon is small but one of the richest marathons in Asia with prize money of $500,000 and a world record bonus of a million dollars while the number of participants is about 2,000.
Press Release Distribution To The World
Search Engine Optimization
Increasingly, for many business owners create press releases for for search engine optimization, or SEO. To be very brief, SEO is the practice of improving the search results of a particular website for a specific set of search terms. While some SEO practices are forbidden by Google and the other search engines, most SEO tactics are perfectly appropriate and can be crucial for marketing. While detailing all of the best SEO practices far exceeds what can be explained in this article, the important thing to note is that proper distribution of press releases can help raise search engine rankings.
When press releases are distributed to online news sources, they provide a number of "back links" to your site. Because the algorithms used to determine search engine placement uses the number of back links to determine where a site should be listed, a press release that is included on a number of sites can considerably raise your site's listing. As a result, many people distribute press releases with the expressed purpose of SEO, with no intention of ever seeing their article in print.
Traditional Media
The other purpose for creating and sending a press release release is to have an article run in a traditional media outlet, such as in a newspaper or part of a radio or television newscast. Many businesses that have an offline presence in addition to their website, such as a retail store or a geographically based offline service provider, prefer this option, especially when they are starting out.
Select your Distribution Method
Based on the purpose, there are several options to meet your needs. Although there are a number of "free" distribution tools on the web, our experience suggests that the current free distribution sites are not worth the time. The following is a review of the most common distribution options:
PRWeb
PRWeb is a very popular distribution tool starting at $80. It is important to note that it uses RSS (real simple syndication) feeds to distribute news releases. From a practical standpoint, this service is a more affordable option for online distribution for SEO purposes.
The PRWeb pricing model, however, has long caused headaches for companies. PRWeb distribution begins at $80 and includes distribution by basic text. For the significant jump to $200, PRWeb offers additional services, including wider distribution through specific "channels," though these channels are not clearly defined. The simple fact is that if you are interested in ensuring that your releases include keyword anchor text, URL keywords and embedded news images, the $200 option might make sense. PRWeb also has a $360 option that allows you to upload a video and distribute it to the Associated Press.
PR Newswire
While PRWeb is the tool of choice for those seeking online distribution, PR Newswire is the option used by most businesses and organizations to connect with traditional reporters and media outlets, many of whom also publish online.
PR Newswire is a cornerstone of over 5,500 newsrooms in the major media markets and beyond. In addition, PR Newswire for Journalists (PR Newswire's exclusive media-only web site), is a trusted source of news and information for journalists and bloggers from over 27,000 media organizations around the world.
The most popular national distribution channel from PR Newswire is called US1, which delivers releases to thousands of reporters and websites across the country. It is a very good service, but is also quite pricey. A 400-word release distributed through PR Newswires's US1 will cost you $715. If you want to add a photo, it will cost you an additional $680. PR Newswire also allows you to target your distribution to specific industry circuits, including "fashion" and "education" for the same prices. We have also used PR Newswire to distribute releases to specific states and regions. Sending a 400-word document to a single state runs $220.
As with PRWeb, we have had good experiences with PR Newswire, both for SEO purposes and to connect with real reporters who write real news stories. However, US1's cost may be prohibitively expensive for many. Also, unlike PRWeb, PR Newswire requires a membership fee.
The Bottom Line
PRWeb and PR Newswire are both reputable services that will distribute your release in a timely and professional manner. They also have very good customer service.
If your intention is to create and distribute a news release solely for SEO purposes and your budget is limited, PRWeb is a good option, especially coupled with the free local distribution provided by ProPRcopy. If you want to get the most exposure for your press release, especially among the more traditional media, go with PR Newswire. Its US1 newsline is recommended for national distribution and many have found the SEO that comes from those releases to be outstanding, as well. At $715, the price is steep, but in many cases is well worth it.
Increasingly, for many business owners create press releases for for search engine optimization, or SEO. To be very brief, SEO is the practice of improving the search results of a particular website for a specific set of search terms. While some SEO practices are forbidden by Google and the other search engines, most SEO tactics are perfectly appropriate and can be crucial for marketing. While detailing all of the best SEO practices far exceeds what can be explained in this article, the important thing to note is that proper distribution of press releases can help raise search engine rankings.
When press releases are distributed to online news sources, they provide a number of "back links" to your site. Because the algorithms used to determine search engine placement uses the number of back links to determine where a site should be listed, a press release that is included on a number of sites can considerably raise your site's listing. As a result, many people distribute press releases with the expressed purpose of SEO, with no intention of ever seeing their article in print.
Traditional Media
The other purpose for creating and sending a press release release is to have an article run in a traditional media outlet, such as in a newspaper or part of a radio or television newscast. Many businesses that have an offline presence in addition to their website, such as a retail store or a geographically based offline service provider, prefer this option, especially when they are starting out.
Select your Distribution Method
Based on the purpose, there are several options to meet your needs. Although there are a number of "free" distribution tools on the web, our experience suggests that the current free distribution sites are not worth the time. The following is a review of the most common distribution options:
PRWeb
PRWeb is a very popular distribution tool starting at $80. It is important to note that it uses RSS (real simple syndication) feeds to distribute news releases. From a practical standpoint, this service is a more affordable option for online distribution for SEO purposes.
The PRWeb pricing model, however, has long caused headaches for companies. PRWeb distribution begins at $80 and includes distribution by basic text. For the significant jump to $200, PRWeb offers additional services, including wider distribution through specific "channels," though these channels are not clearly defined. The simple fact is that if you are interested in ensuring that your releases include keyword anchor text, URL keywords and embedded news images, the $200 option might make sense. PRWeb also has a $360 option that allows you to upload a video and distribute it to the Associated Press.
PR Newswire
While PRWeb is the tool of choice for those seeking online distribution, PR Newswire is the option used by most businesses and organizations to connect with traditional reporters and media outlets, many of whom also publish online.
PR Newswire is a cornerstone of over 5,500 newsrooms in the major media markets and beyond. In addition, PR Newswire for Journalists (PR Newswire's exclusive media-only web site), is a trusted source of news and information for journalists and bloggers from over 27,000 media organizations around the world.
The most popular national distribution channel from PR Newswire is called US1, which delivers releases to thousands of reporters and websites across the country. It is a very good service, but is also quite pricey. A 400-word release distributed through PR Newswires's US1 will cost you $715. If you want to add a photo, it will cost you an additional $680. PR Newswire also allows you to target your distribution to specific industry circuits, including "fashion" and "education" for the same prices. We have also used PR Newswire to distribute releases to specific states and regions. Sending a 400-word document to a single state runs $220.
As with PRWeb, we have had good experiences with PR Newswire, both for SEO purposes and to connect with real reporters who write real news stories. However, US1's cost may be prohibitively expensive for many. Also, unlike PRWeb, PR Newswire requires a membership fee.
The Bottom Line
PRWeb and PR Newswire are both reputable services that will distribute your release in a timely and professional manner. They also have very good customer service.
If your intention is to create and distribute a news release solely for SEO purposes and your budget is limited, PRWeb is a good option, especially coupled with the free local distribution provided by ProPRcopy. If you want to get the most exposure for your press release, especially among the more traditional media, go with PR Newswire. Its US1 newsline is recommended for national distribution and many have found the SEO that comes from those releases to be outstanding, as well. At $715, the price is steep, but in many cases is well worth it.
Social Media And The Safe Ways To Use It
Identity theft and the ways to protect it
It is important to protect your identity in this challenging situation. Take it for granted, if Honda’s identity is robbed by its competitor; the competitor immediately starts to spread rumors against Honda, that vehicles built by Honda are with poor quality. This news may spread like a wildfire around the world without the knowledge of Honda. In return this rumor spoils the reputation of Honda and its credibility with its customers. This identity theft cause irreparable damage to the brand name. It is always difficult to gain the lost name, therefore it is essential to protect the identity. These days social identity protection is offered by many companies, who protect your identities by registering the identity in popular social media sites. This identity protection has to be done before your identity is being robbed by your competitor or someone else.
It is important to protect your identity in this challenging situation. Take it for granted, if Honda’s identity is robbed by its competitor; the competitor immediately starts to spread rumors against Honda, that vehicles built by Honda are with poor quality. This news may spread like a wildfire around the world without the knowledge of Honda. In return this rumor spoils the reputation of Honda and its credibility with its customers. This identity theft cause irreparable damage to the brand name. It is always difficult to gain the lost name, therefore it is essential to protect the identity. These days social identity protection is offered by many companies, who protect your identities by registering the identity in popular social media sites. This identity protection has to be done before your identity is being robbed by your competitor or someone else.
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