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Adieu to Javier Avellan as he explores new business opportunities

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

We would like to bid a fond farewell to Javier Avellan, a member of our Business Development team and Schipul family, as he leaves our organization to explore new business adventures.

As a company that focuses on knowledge sharing and personal development, it is always a little bittersweet to see a strong team member leave our staff. But watching our employees discover themselves and reach for new goals is a success in itself. We are in the business of not only building great Web sites, but of growing people – a focus that Javier took very seriously through his extensive reading, internal training and public speaking.

Javier will be sorely missed, but the entire Schipul team is very excited for the new opportunities in his path. He will continue to be a friend and colleague to us all for years to come and we wish him nothing but great experiences and much success.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this transition or just general Schipul sales inquiries, please email our Business Development team at (281) 497.6567.

Tendenci Web Marketing Software Continues to Gain Momentum among Nonprofits

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Asian American Justice Center Latest to Choose Tendenci to Power Web Site

HOUSTON, May 7, 2008 – Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) today announced that implementation of Tendenci Web marketing software (www.tendenci.com) continues to accelerate among nonprofit organizations. The Asian American Justice Center recently launched its new upgraded Web site, www.advancingequality.org, becoming the latest nonprofit to move to Tendenci’s suite of Web-based applications.

“Thanks to Tendenci, our new Web site now reflects the true depth and breadth of our organization as well as the value we deliver to the Asian American community,” said Leonie Campbell-Williams, director of communications with the Asian American Justice Center. “In addition to providing easy access to the information we need to advance our mission, the new Web site has a clean, attractive look and feel that is consistent with our other materials.”

Developed and marketed by Schipul – The Web Marketing Company, Tendenci enables nonprofit organizations to quickly and cost-effectively upgrade their Web presence and utilize the latest online tools, such as Really Simple Syndication, events calendars and e-newsletters. Tendenci also scales as a nonprofit grows. Everything from Quickbooks exports up to database integration with data centers is integrated into the suite of Web-based software applications.

Tendenci’s content management system (CMS) enables the staff of the Asian American Justice Center to update Web content quickly and easily without going through a site administrator. Keeping the site more dynamic makes it more valuable and keeps visitors coming back more often.

Nonprofit organizations make up approximately one-third of the nearly 400 Web sites currently powered by Tendenci.

Ed Schipul to Present on the New Media World to PR Pros at Regional Conference

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, April 3. 2008 – Ed Schipul, president and CEO of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), will present Social Media Optimization: Putting the Relations Back in PR, at the upcoming Southwest District Conference of the Public Relations Society of America. Schipul’s presentation will educate PR pros from throughout the Southwest United States on the Internet’s role in this new media world. Interactive channels on the Internet, such as blogs, wikis, podcasts and online videos make up the Social Media that connect groups of people who share similar tastes, interests, affiliations and agendas, said Schipul. Public Relations counselors must learn how to navigate and capitalize on this parallel universe of business and social environments. Social Media channels, which enable and encourage users of a Web site to participate in information exchange, are playing an increasing role in shaping business identities, furthering political campaigns and more. During...

Ed Schipul to Speak at Premier Event for Healthcare Public Relations, Communications and Public Affairs Executives

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, March 17. 2008 – Ed Schipul, CEO of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), will be a presenter at the 19th Annual PRSA Health Academy Conference. Schipul will lead a professional development session entitled Social Media in Healthcare: How PR can Ethically Penetrate Internet-Based Communities. He will update participants on the profound impact of the next generation of the Internet on the way public relations practitioners in healthcare do their jobs. The role of the Internet has changed, with Web visitors becoming Web users – full participants in the online discussion. With this new form of media comes the need for healthcare organizations to develop new communication strategies and techniques. Web sites have evolved, fostering more social interaction among visitors, said Schipul. In healthcare, especially, numerous Internet-based communities have sprung up to serve visitors seeking to share stories and offer support for healthcare concerns. As part of...

Ed Schipul to Help Nonprofit Organizations Leverage the Power of Social Media at 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Will Share Best Practices as Moderator of Pimp My Nonprofit Panel Discussion HOUSTON, February 25. 2008 – How can a typical nonprofit organization spread its message without busting its budget? Ed Schipul, CEO of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), believes the latest Social Media technologies can play an important role for organizations that understand how to safely and effectively harness their power. Schipul will moderate the panel, Pimp My Non-Profit, at the 2008 South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW) next month in Austin. Schipul will be joined by panelists to discuss the latest Web-based social media technologies that nonprofit organizations are utilizing for fundraising and promotion of social causes. The panel consists of innovative social change experts, including Erin Denny, Senior Product Manager, YouthNoise Initiatives, Michaela Hackner, Girls with Macs and World Learning, Beth Kanter, www.bethkanter.org, and Rachel Weidinger, Strategy for...

Evergreen Exhibitions Chooses Schipul - The Web Marketing Company for Vatican Splendors Launch

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2008 – Evergreen Exhibitions, one of the world’s premier providers of traveling museum exhibits, has awarded its ‘Vatican Splendors’ Web site project to Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com). The Vatican Splendors exhibit, which will visit just a few select U.S. cities, is one of the largest collections of Vatican art, documents and historically significant objects ever viewed in North America. Previously, Schipul developed Evergreen Exhibition’s corporate Web site and its highly successful site promoting its, SPACE: A Journey to Our Future, traveling exhibit. The Vatican Splendors exhibit Web site, www.vaticansplendors.com, was designed by Schipul and is powered by Tendenci Web marketing software. Schipul will assist Evergreen Exhibitions in providing exhibit information as well as assisting in promoting each host museum through the Web site. The Florida International Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla. introduced the exhibit on February 9th for a...

Schipul Creates Emergency Preparedness Alliance with Firestorm Solutions LLC

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Dec. 19. 2007 – Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a provider of Web marketing products and services for businesses and associations, is taking action to minimize the potential impact of a business disruption. Schipul has entered into a strategic alliance with Firestorm Solutions LLC, a leader in business continuity planning, vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation and crisis management. Schipul’s rapid growth and commitment to client service have fueled its interest in planning for disaster. The Houston-based company has a client base of nearly 400 businesses and associations, and more than a half million people regularly use Tendenci® Web marketing software, which is developed and marketed by Schipul. The Houston Area Red Cross, which serves almost 6 million people in 16 counties, recently launched a new Web site powered by Tendenci. We have a responsibility to the organizations that depend on us to deliver maximum uptime, communication and...

Schipul Staffer Organizes Mustaches for Kids Competition

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company is proud to be associated with great organizations and we are equally proud to be associated with our great people. This week, Schipuls Jason McElweenie is making headlines for his efforts to benefit Texas Childrens Cancer Center. The fact that he is advocating putting down the razors and letting the lip fur fly makes it all the better. Read on: Grow A Mustache . . . Help A Kid Houston Man Launches Mustache-Growing Charity to Benefit Texas Children’s Cancer Center HOUSTON, October 23, 2007 -- When kids get sick, some guys will do almost anything to help them get better – even grow a mustache for charity and ask their lady friends to participate, said Jason McElweenie of Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), the volunteer who is organizing the competition for the Houston chapter of Mustaches for Kids. That’s what’s happening beginning November 8 with Sweet Stache, a competition that compares the mustache-growing ability of...

Schipul named #67 fastest growing Houston companies

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMT

At the Houston Fast 100 award ceremony, Schipul was ranked #67 of the 100 fastest growing companies in Houston. We would like to send out warm congratulations to all of the Houston-area busineses who made it to the Houston Business Journal's Houston Fast 100 list.

Our company is fortunate to work with a group of amazing clients and is regularly challenged by the innovation and growth of our Houston business community. While our Houston Fast 100 award is something to celebrate, we are even more honored by being given the trust of an incredible community!

Schipul nominated to HBJ Houston Fast 100 list

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company is pleased to have been nominated for the Houston Fast 100 Award.

The Houston Fast 100 Award, sponsored by the Houston Business Journal, honors 100 of the fastest growing companies in Houston. The businesses are ranked according to their past 2-year growth and are required to be headquartered in the Houston area and be a minimum of five-years-old.

Such recognition is especially meaningful to Schipul as we continue to help businesses, associations and non profit groups grow and connect in our local Houston, national and international communities. Be sure to check out our amazing client list to see the innovative ways that they help expand their own industries and communities!

The Houston Fast 100 awards will be awarded on September 14th, 2007.

Nine Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Divisions Now Powered by Tendenci Software

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), which represents the industry that powers the global economy, is bullish on the Tendenci® (www.tendenci.com) association management suite of applications. SIFMA has implemented Tendenci to power the Web sites for nine of its divisions. SIFMA brings together the shared interests of more than 650 securities firms, banks and asset managers. Tendenci has enhanced our online capabilities and, thus, our value to our members, said John Panchery, managing director with SIFMA. Now, with Tendenci, multiple site administrators can easily add and edit content without the inconvenience of going through a Web site administrator; while, at the same time, securely expanding the editing of pages to a wider group of authorized users. Tendenci’s built-in Content Management System enables SIFMA’s Divisions to update website content instantly. With Tendenci, the Web pages are dynamic and visually appealing, in addition to being...

ERHC Energy Inc. Selects Tendenci to Power Upgraded Web Site

noemail@schipul.com — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT

ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), an independent oil and gas company, today launched a new Web site (www.erhc.com) powered by the Tendenci suite of Web marketing applications.

ERHC's implementation of Tendenci integrates a Content Management System that makes it easier to keep the site updated to reflect the dynamic nature of ERHC's business operations. It also integrates new investor-friendly functionality, such as Really Simple Syndication, to enable users to subscribe to receive alerts when updates are posted. The latest news release headlines are automatically posted to the home page and a search tool enables users to search within the site for content of interest to them.

"ERHC is just beginning to tell the story of the progress we've made," said ERHC's interim Chief Executive Officer Nicolae Luca. "This more robust and dynamic Web site is one of the early initiatives in ERHC's efforts to improve communications with the investment community."

ERHC's new Web site also automates many aspects of search engine optimization, which improves the Company's visibility on Google™ and other major search engines when users look for relevant information online.

The Company has interests in Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 in the Joint Development Zone (JDZ) of Nigeria and the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of central West Africa. ERHC has additional interests in the territorial waters of Sao Tome and Principe, known as the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

About ERHC Energy
ERHC Energy Inc. is a Houston-based independent oil and gas company focused on growth through high impact exploration in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea and the development of undeveloped and marginal oil and gas fields. ERHC is committed to creating and delivering significant value for its shareholders, investors and employees, and to sustainable and profitable growth through risk balanced smart exploration, cost efficient development and high margin production. For more information, visit www.erhc.com.

Hampton Roads Technology Council Grows Virginia High-Tech Community with Tendenci Software

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Another regional information technology association has selected the Tendenci association management software suite (www.tendenci.com) to power its Web site. The Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) recently launched its new, more robust and interactive site, www.hrtc.org. Other Tendenci-driven technology centers include the Houston Technology Center (www.houstontech.org), the Louisiana Technology Council (www.ltc-la.org) and TechColumbus (www.techcolumbus.org). HRTC serves as the technology nerve center for southeastern Virginia, supporting the growth of the region’s technology economy and community through educational initiatives, tech resource connection and networking events. HRTC’s new Web site delivers numerous user-friendly features, such as an online calendar for technology event promotion, online registration and payment, and automated e-mails to alert members about news they care about. “Having a strong, vibrant Web presence is everything to us, and...

TechColumbus Selects Tendenci Software for Simple Do-It-Yourself Web Site Development and Maintenance

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT

TechColumbus has selected the Tendenci association management software suite (www.tendenci.com) to power its new Web site, www.techcolumbus.org. Tendenci, which provides a wide array of do-it-yourself Web development functionality, enables the TechColumbus staff to easily create and maintain its own dynamic Web presence. TechColumbus accelerates the growth of Central Ohios tech economy by connecting people and enterprises with valuable resources and assistance. Its new, robust Web site integrates user-friendly features, such as event promotion, registration and management, the ability to post jobs and resumes, and e-newsletter creation and distribution. Together, these capabilities make it possible for TechColumbus to enhance the online experience and to facilitate connections and communications with members and others in the region’s tech-based economy. “As a regional advocate for technology, it is essential that we have a powerful, innovative Web presence to engage and...

Schipul The Web Marketing Company Anticipates Significant iPhone Impact

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Best Web Sites Will Change to Better Serve Increasingly Mobile Web Users HOUSTON, June 26, 2007 – As lines begin to form outside stores that will offer the Apple iPhone, the Web marketing experts at Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) are working furiously to capitalize on the new world of the mobile Web. With its touch screen and zoom-in, zoom-out capabilities, the iPhone is the first wireless phone that advances the Web browsing experience. “The Web development community is just beginning to grasp what the iPhone means in terms of user behavior and adjustments in Web marketing strategy,” said Ed Schipul, CEO and founder of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company. “The most important factor is making sure mobile Web users can access your Web site.” After nearly a decade in the Web marketing field, helping clients anticipate and adapt to change is a constant at Houston-based Schipul. For instance, Google’s popularity...

Houston Zoo Launches New Interactive Web Site with Schipul

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Animal lovers throughout Southeast Texas have a new and naturally wild place to visit online at the redesigned Houston Zoo Web site. The new site, www.houstonzoo.org, was designed by Houston-based Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) in coordination with the Zoo’s Marketing Department. The redesigned Houston Zoo site is powered by the Tendenci® (www.tendenci.com) Web marketing application, which is developed and marketed by Schipul. Attracting 1.5 million visitors each year and home to more than 4,500 animals in over 200 exhibits, the Houston Zoo encourages appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. The new Web site brings that world to life online through subtle animation that has a three-dimensional quality and creates a lush look and feel. The new site incorporates interactive tools, such as podcasts, really simple syndication (RSS) feeds, online event registration and online membership sign-up, renewal and upgrade. Our goal has been...

Schipul Launches Dr. Walter Lowe Sports Medicine Web Site Focused on Shoulder Injuries

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Web Site Offers Answers for Youngsters and Adults Suffering from Improper Training and Overuse HOUSTON, June 20, 2007 – Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a Web marketing solutions provider, is flexing its medical muscles with the launch of a new medical Web site for Walter Lowe, M.D., a specialist in sports medicine. The new site, www.drloweshoulder.com, features educational videos, surgery prep information and articles to provide patients with an in-depth look at healing and preventive processes. Dr. Lowe’s new Web site focuses primarily on the shoulder, one of the most complex joints in the body and a focal point of concern among health experts. A recent surge in the number of serious arm and shoulder injuries – particularly among young pitchers – has prompted widespread concern about overuse and improper training. In fact, Little League Baseball International responded by instituting its first mandatory pitch limits. ...

Ed Schipul to Speak at Bulldog Reporters Media Relations Summit 2007

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

With social media commanding greater attention and respect in public relations circles, Ed Schipul will discuss how PR counselors can sort through the latest media tools and discover the most effective technology for their organization. Schipul, CEO of Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), is scheduled to speak at Bulldog Reporters Media Relations Summit 2007, billed as the worlds largest summit meeting on corporate, product and crisis communications.Schipul will be a panelist for PR Overload: Managing Resources and Conversations in a Web 2.0 World, on June 12th in Washington, D.C. He will be joined by Ephraim Cohen, managing partner of the Fortex Group and by Michael Brewer, executive vice president of Brodeur.Social media Web sites such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are among the emerging ways companies can build relationships and generate buzz, Schipul said. However, these new tools require adopting new marketing and communication paradigms, which is why...

Rachel Schipul Finalist in National Writing Contest

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

As fans of American Idol prepare to choose their favorite budding star this week, a Houston woman is hoping she makes it into the final room of another kind of national contest: a writing contest. Rachel Schipul, a stay-at-home mother of three and a PTA president who always wanted to write a book, is among 10 finalists out of 2,600 who entered the Gather.com First Chapters Writing Competition. Like American Idol, Gather.com enthusiasts vote for their favorite writers and finalists are crossing their fingers hoping for their big break. Schipul entered the first chapter from her unpublished first book, Forty-Two Blue, a crime novel set in Houston. “It’s about a lonely widow who works as a systems analyst living in the Texas Hill Country and is asked by her brother to investigate strange activity on his corporate network,” Schipul explained. “What follows is murder, adventure and romance as the main character puts her life on the line to catch a thief.” A...

Schipul Selected by Wilderness Education Association to Build Online Community

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 14 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions, has launched a robust new Web site for the Wilderness Education Association (WEA). A leader in outdoor leadership instruction, the WEA selected Tendenci® association management software to power its new Web site, www.weainfo.org, which includes numerous social media features designed to foster the development of a vital online community. The WEA is a not-for-profit organization that educates the general public and outdoor leaders in the appropriate use of wildlands and protected areas. With Tendenci (www.tendenci.com), the organizations new Web site is loaded with Web-based tools designed to encourage a dynamic flow of information to keep outdoor enthusiasts involved. The organizations Web site features an easily updated online calendar that promotes an ever-changing WEA course schedule. Online surveys deliver real-time data on the opinions of members. Its easy-to-use Content...

Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation Selects Tendenci to Power Web Outreach

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 02 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation has become the latest private not for profit organization to select the Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) Web marketing application to power its Web site. Designed by True Light Resources (www.truelightresources.com), the Center’s new site at www.cri-usa.org will serve as the centerpiece of the agency’s efforts to promote individual choice, personal growth and community involvement for persons with mental retardation and those needing similar services. Tendenci enables nonprofit organizations of all sizes to increase their online visibility, manage communications, promote and manage events, and simplify online fundraising. Tendenci is developed and marketed by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions. Earlier this spring the Center experienced firsthand the stunning power of the Web to create buzz and give people a voice. After being notified by the City of...

Ed Schipul Presents Social Media Communication Trends to Chicago Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:00:00 GMT

When Ed Schipul says “delicious,” during a luncheon, chances are he’s not talking about the food. The expert in Web marketing is more likely talking about the social media Web site, del.icio.us, where users share online content and links. Mr. Schipul, president of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), is scheduled to provide an overview of social media trends in presentations to the Chicago chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) on April 18th. Mr. Schipul’s luncheon presentation, “The Public in the Machine,” will explore how tools such as Twitter and Web sites such as YouTube, Flickr, Technorati and Wikipedia can help organizations reach, engage and establish close bonds with their target publics. For those who want to apply what they learn from the luncheon, Mr. Schipul will lead an interactive workshop “Trends in public relations technology,” to provide participants with the...

Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations Selects Tendenci Association Management Application

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) has announced that the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) selected Tendenci association management software to power its Web site. TANO, which serves and represents all types and sizes of charitable organizations and works with state and national partners to help local nonprofits, recently introduced its new, more robust Web site Web site, www.tano.org.

Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) is developed and marketed by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company, a leading worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions. TANO’s new Web site enables site visitors to browse frequently updated e-newsletters, participate in various forums and subscribe to receive updates through Really Simple Syndication (RSS).

With Tendenci, TANO’s Web site also includes an easy-to-use Content Management System on every page to enable the association’s multiple site administrators to update the site frequently without the inconvenience of going through a third-party Web site administrator.

“We were attracted by the fact that Tendenci makes it easy for users to add and edit content, which provides endless possibilities for interactivity,” said Barry Silverberg, president and chief executive officer of TANO. “By making it easy to create and send e-newsletters and set up forums, we can increase communications with members and enhance the online experience of our site users.”

TANO’s new site also features a statewide calendar of events, updates on public policy activities of interest to the state’s nonprofit organizations, a frequently updated online library, a career center where users can post jobs and resumes, and an online store featuring Tendenci’s secure, reliable and simple online payment system.

New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chooses Tendenci Association Management Software

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

With the Web profoundly changing television and visual media, the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has launched a new, more robust Web site powered by Tendenci association management software. The new site, www.nyemmys.org, integrates numerous user-friendly features to enhance the online experience and communications of Chapter members and to encourage the exploration of online media. Tendenci association management software is developed and marketed by Houston-based Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web-based solutions for associations and other membership organizations. Although best known for its prestigious Emmy® Awards, the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences offers a broad range of services in support of its mission, which is to build understanding of and interest in the arts, crafts and sciences of television. To that end, the New York...

Ed Schipul Addresses Central Texas Ad League on the Fundamentals of Web Marketing

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Ed Schipul, CEO of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) will share his expertise in Web marketing at the Central Texas Ad League. He is scheduled to present “What Has Your Web Site Done For You Lately? Web Marketing Made Simple” at a meeting of Central Texas Ad League in Killeen on March 2.

Schipul will explore ways members in all communication fields can benefit from their online presence as well as talk about how to use simple community building techniques online.
He will discuss the essentials of building an effective Web site to help generate revenue and enhance an organization's exposure. Attendees also will learn the difference between image versus direct marketing and how Web sites act like direct marketing; they will discover the fundamentals of search engine optimization for their Web sites; and they will learn the importance of focusing on user-centered content.

“Ad professionals, like all communication pros, want to learn more about how to leverage the Web in their marketing efforts,” Schipul said. “By employing a few techniques such as search engine optimization and developing content that highlights customer-oriented benefits, they can achieve an enhanced presence on the Web that will help lead to increased revenue opportunities.”

Schipul’s Web marketing presentation begins at 12 noon on March 2 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. Young Dr. Contact Mary Ann Nickolai at mnickolai@texaspartnersfcu.org to register.

Ed Schipul Addresses Ad Federation Leaders on Effective Use of the Web

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Ed Schipul, CEO of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) will share his expertise in Web marketing with leaders of the region’s adverting community. He is scheduled to present “The Effective Web Site: Is Your Web Presence Helping or Hurting You?” at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) 10th District Winter Leadership Conference in Houston on January 26th. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs across the country, representing 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. Schipul will speak with advertising professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas on how to beef up their Web presence to increase membership, enhance communications and strengthen online participation. He will discuss some of the basics of building an effective Web site to help generate revenue and increase an organizations exposure. Attendees also will discover how other organizations have used Web technology to aid in managing information and...

Reliant Park Empowers Event Planners and Patrons with New Tendenci-Powered Web Site

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

With nearly 600 events annually, 350 acres of land and four venues for entertainment and business, Reliant Park is empowering its visitors and event planners with a new interactive Web site (www.reliantpark.com). Designed by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) and powered by Tendenci Web marketing software (www.tendenci.com), Reliant Park’s new Web site provides expanded interactive tools to assist the destination’s many guests and patrons as well as meeting planners and promoters. “Our goal is to take advantage of the new technology that is out there to continue to improve the Reliant Park experience for our visitors,” said Shea Guinn, President, SMG-Reliant Park. Increased Online Functionality The new Reliant Park site provides everything needed for a meeting planner or guest when inquiring about Reliant Park. It allows users to find upcoming events, ask questions, sign up for newsletters, view floor plans, buy tickets and even book events....

Harvard Black Alumni Society Launches New Web Site Powered by Tendenci Association Management Software

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The Harvard Black Alumni Society, a national not for profit organization, has launched a new interactive Web site powered by the Tendenci association management software application to strengthen its efforts to cultivate a sense of alumni community amongst black graduates of Harvard University. The new site, www.hbasonline.org, integrates numerous user-friendly features to enhance the online experience and communications of alumni and help manage the organization’s growth. In addition to its old static Web site, the Harvard Black Alumni Society has used Yahoo! Groups for more than a decade as a way to encourage interaction online. With Tendenci, the organization has incorporated interactive forums into new Web site, along with an easy-to-use online application and payment process, online event management and a fully automated online membership directory. Together, these features enable alumni to share knowledge more effectively. With eight local chapters, the Harvard Black...

Dr. Arthur H. Schipul Jr. 1938 - 2006

noemail@schipul.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:00:00 GMT

We mourn the passing of Dr. Arthur H. Schipul, Jr. - the father of our CEO Ed Schipul. Dr. Arthur Schipul passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in the Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies. He was a loving husband, father, and physician. His generosity was legendary, and his love for his family was demonstrated constantly by his support and photography of everything his wife and children were involved in. He was generous, courageous, loving, and good. There was never a time that he turned away when he could help anyone in need. He was always there, a firm foundation of support. The terrible void he has left behind him can never be filled. Dr. Schipul was born on January 19, 1938 and grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a teenager he worked as a photographer for the Bridgeport Post before entering the US Marine Corps Reserves in 1956. He married Catherine Anne Gray on October 24, 1959. He went into the U.S. Army as a lab technician and served in France before...

Schipul Public Relations technology featured in PR on a Budget book by Leonard Saffir

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Public Relations veteran Leonard Saffir's latest public relations book PR on a Budget: Free, Cheap and Worth the Money Strategies for Getting Noticed touches on the importance of creativity in piecing together a PR campaign.

"Good public relations is no mystery," Saffir said. "Nor should it be a budget breaker. Good PR starts with and ends with the client, and a good PR person will guide the client down the correct path to public understanding of what he is attempting to accomplish, whether it be a product or a service."

With the arrival of new social online technologies, public relations professionals are now, more than ever, able to reach a large audience base with minimal financial investment.

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company CEO Ed Schipul is quoted in the "Internet Public Relations" chapter of Mr. Saffir's book regarding these new technologies and their role in public relations.

Online public relations technology, such as Blogging, Podcasts and RSS feeds, enable communicators and the general public to join in conversation together as never before. Public relations is no longer a one-way street, but is now a far more interactive and personal experience.

Users are able to pick and choose what content and information they absorb online through a variety of online communication tools. For a public relations professional, it is essential that they have a basic understanding of these PR tools so they can fully explore different communication avenues both online and offline.

Be sure to pick up a copy of PR on a Budget for excellent case studies, advice and ideas from public relations and communication practitioners from around the globe.

Schipul The Web Marketing Company Helps American Marketing Association, Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter Improve Their Web Presence

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web-based solutions for associations and other membership organizations, has launched a revitalized Web site for the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the American Marketing Association. The new site, www.dfwama.com features enhanced content and functionality on a stable, secure Web platform. “As the preeminent marketing organization in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we put great value on having a professional and highly visible presence on the Web,” said Jim Dawson, President, DFW Chapter, AMA. “With Schipul’s help, we have migrated from an open source platform that was susceptible to security breeches to a stable, secure platform that automates many aspects of association management.” Powered by Schipul’s proprietary Tendenci® association management application (www.tendenci.com), the new DFW AMA Web site simplifies member communication, database...

Schipul Launches Homeowner-Focused Texas Appraisal Relief Site

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company, a worldwide provider of Web Marketing solutions, has launched a new interactive Web site promoting Texas Appraisal Relief. The new site, www.appraisalrelief.org, enables Texas homeowners to educate themselves and share their opinions about the state’s property appraisal process. The Texas Appraisal Relief Web site also enables Texas taxpayers to express their feelings to The Texas Task Force on Appraisal Reform (TFAR) over the coming weeks. Governor Rick Perry created the TFAR in August 2006 saying, ”Reforms are needed to bring greater fairness to the property tax appraisal system.” The task force has been charged with gathering public input on potential changes to the current Texas property tax appraisal process and making actionable recommendations to present to legislative leaders before January 9, 2007. Powered by Tendenci® Web marketing software from Schipul, the Texas Appraisal Relief site is loaded with...

Louisiana Technology Center Selects Tendenci to Power New Web Site

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Web Marketing to Play Crucial Role in Louisiana Technology Sector’s Recovery Schipul – The Web Marketing Company has announced that the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) has selected the Tendenci association management system to power its new Web site. The organization’s leadership considers the new site, www.ltc-la.org, an important step in helping the LTC realize its vision of making Louisiana “Tech Capitol of the South®.” Tendenci was created by Schipul, a leading worldwide provider of Web-based solutions for membership organizations. The Web-based system automates and simplifies many of the functions of association management. The LTC provides programs, events, organizational support and other value added services that contribute to the competitiveness and growth of Louisiana’s technology industry. The new Web site features user-friendly capabilities designed to make it easier for users to find, review and register for events....

Ed Schipul to Midwest PR Pros: Future Viability Depends on Knowledge of Social Networking Technologies

noemail@schipul.com — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Ed Schipul, founder and chief executive officer of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com) continues his nationwide speaking tour this week with stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Schipul will present a half-day workshop for the PRSA – Northwest Arkansas Chapter on October 25th titled, Integrating Social Media/New Technologies into Your Public Relations Plans followed by a luncheon presentation. Both discussions will focus on how public relations professionals can adopt the latest technologies, such as RSS, blogs, podcasting and wikis, to engage in a conversation with their audience and outpace the competition. The following day, October 26th, Schipul will serve as the keynote speaker for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – Tulsa Chapters Professional Development Conference 2006, DIY: Your Career, Your Way. His presentation, The Latest High-Tech Gadgets for the PR Pro, will describe how social networking technologies can...

Houston Downtown Park Conservancy Launches Active Imagination Designed Website for Newly Named Discovery Green Park

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:00:00 GMT

The Houston Downtown Park Conservancy and Active Imagination Inc. have teamed up to launch the interactive Web site for Houstons new Discovery Green Park. Schipul – The Web Marketing Companys Tendenci Membership Management Software was honored to have been chosen as the driving force behind the Discovery Green Web site (www.discoverygreen.com). Discovery Green is located near the George R. Brown Convention Center and will be home to a one-acre pond, fountain, jogging trail, outdoor amphitheater, playground, putting green, WiFi accessible public spaces and two restaurants. The parks Web site is designed to promote the many features of this urban park and encourage participation in this new recreational space. Adam Nisenson, principal and creative director of Active Imagination Inc., served as the branding and graphics force behind the Discovery Green project. There are a lot of parks out there, Nisenson said. How do we differentiate ourself? This park is going to be more of...

India Supply Chain Council Selects Tendenci to Power New Web Site

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The newly established India Supply Chain Council™ in Mumbai expects the Internet to fuel rapid growth and has selected the Tendenci association management system to power its Web site. The site, www.supplychains.in, will provide a platform for members to share and implement ideas about technology growth in India.

Tendenci, which automates and simplifies many of the functions of association management, was designed and is marketed by Houston-based Schipul – The Web Marketing Company, a leading worldwide provider of Web-based solutions for membership organizations. This is the latest of a growing number of international organizations turning to Tendenci to satisfy their association management needs.

Tendenci’s integrated Content Management System enables the India Supply Chain Council to easily update Web content without going through a third party. It also encourages distributed authoring among site administrators and registered users. The Council also utilizes Tendenci’s study groups and forums functions to facilitate online knowledge sharing and career development among groups such as information technology and software, high-tech, freight forwarders, and healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail professionals.

“Supply chain and logistics are at the forefront of foreign-invested and local companies operating in India, so it is essential that our Web site make it easy for executives to collaborate for education and networking,” said Max Henry, founder and executive director of the India Supply Chain Council. “By making up-to-date information and resources easily accessible online, we help remove the barriers that stand in the way of international commerce.”

In addition to offering prospective members the ease and convenience of applying online, the Council’s site includes a vendor directory, a career center where job openings are listed and resumes can be posted, a calendar of upcoming events and a research library.

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Ranked 77 on Aggie 100

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

First and foremost, Schipul extends our warmest thanks to our fantastic clients for making this Aggie 100 award possible. We are here to serve you - any awards that brings us are wonderful, but secondary to our clients' success!

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company was named number 77 company on the Aggie 100 list, an award created by the Mays Business School's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship to recognize Texas A&M University graduate-led businesses.

The Aggie 100 program celebrates the 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world and was created to celebrate the success of entrepreneurial Aggies and to provide a forum for them to pass their lessons on to the next generation.

Schipul was ranked number 14 in 2005 and was one of only 29 companies to be ranked on the Aggie 100 list for two consecutive years.

Aggie 100 companies' business success was judged by their job creation, product acceptance and entrepreneurial vision. The award recepients were announced Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at a ceremony at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Ed Schipul, CEO and President of Schipul - The Web Marketing Company, is a political science graduate of Texas A&M University. Congratulations to all Aggie 100 Award recepients and many thanks to our wonderful clients!

Schipul The Web Marketing Company and Houston Theater District Receive Best Arts Site WebAward in 2006 WebAward Competition

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company and Houston Theater District were honored with the Best Arts Website award in the 2006 WebAward Competition for www.houstontheaterdistrict.org.

Houston Theater District is home to nine world-class performing arts organizations and is second in the United States of number of concentrated theater seats in the downtown area (with 12,948 live performance seats and 1,480 movie seats).

The Houston Theater District Web site is dedicated to promoting the rich cultural life of Houston and to keeping Houstonians connected with the arts community. The site is powered by Schipul’s Tendenci® association management software, which empowers users to keep track of showtimes, receive special promotions, sign up for newsletters and find hotel, parking, restaurant and other entertainment choices on the interactive site.

The WebAwards are produced by the Web Marketing Association (WMA). This annual award offers recognition to Web sites that set the standard for Web development and design.

Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology. A complete list of the winning sites can be found at the WebAward Web site at www.WebAward.org.

Central Florida Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators Welcomes Ed Schipul to Discuss PR Technology Advances

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 25, 2006 – RSS, wikis and blogs – the Internets version of alphabet soup – will be on the menu for the October monthly luncheon of the Central Florida Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Ed Schipul, chief executive officer of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), will explain the effective use of social networking technologies in public relations. Schipuls presentation, Trends in Public Relations Technology: Harnessing the Chaos to Encourage Collaboration and Engagement, will focus on how public relations professionals can adopt the latest technologies, such as RSS, blogs, podcasting and wikis, to engage in a conversation with their audience and stay a step ahead of their competition. For those who want to apply what they learn from the discussion, Mr. Schipul will lead an interactive workshop following the luncheon. There has been a revolutionary shift in the role of Web sites that...

Houston Zoo Launches Interactive Blog

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:00:00 GMT

The Houston Zoo has launched its first interactive Blog, showcasing the planning and impending birth of its new baby elephant. The blog is the first phase in a complete website redevelopment. Visit the Houston Zoo Blog blog here: www.houstonzooblog.org

Continuing the zoo’s mission, to provide fun, unique and inspirational experiences which foster appreciation, knowledge and care for the natural world, the blog delivers a newly enhanced learning environment which can be brought into classrooms and homes on-demand.

Children can join in the fun by counting down the days until delivery as they learn and discuss new facts about the mother’s current and expected condition; help with the selection of baby elephant’s name; and watch weekly videos of Shanti’s daily life up and until the birth. Stay tuned for future video updates.

This newly created blog provides an opportunity for children, students, teachers and families to enjoy an up-close and highly personal experience, which they might not otherwise have the opportunity to do. Interactive education certainly helps the zoo expand its current audience base and foster an appreciation for the natural world.

The interactive blog was created in partnership with Schipul, the Web Marketing Company.

For more information on marketing opportunities with the Houston Zoo, contact Debra Ford at dford@houstonzoo.org.

For information on the zoo log on to www.houstonzoo.org

Challenging the rule of the Webmasters, interview with Ed Schipul published in The Houston Chronicle

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT

The following was published in The Houston Chronicles Moneymakers feature on Sept. 12, 2006. To view the published article, click here. Kudos to journalist Anastasia Ustinova, who did as terrific job of capturing the unique benefits of Schipuls proprietary Tendenci association management software application and the philosophies that drive Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ed Schipul. Once upon a time, not so long ago, many marketing and public relation pros thought they did not have to keep up with all that new geeky stuff on the Internet, such as Web blogs, podcasts and personal pages on sites like MySpace. That way of thinking is so last century, says Ed Schipul, the founder and CEO of Houston-based Schipul the Web Marketing Co. With millions of new voices emerging online, blogging, sharing ideas and creating Web communities, Schipuls team of designers and marketing specialists allows its clients to adapt to the fast-paced online environment with help of Tendenci, the...

Schipul The Web Marketing Company Acquires Assets of Aim Managed Hosting

noemail@schipul.com — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company, a worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions, has acquired the assets of Aim Managed Hosting, a Houston-based provider of managed hosting solutions to small- to medium-sized businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 1999 by Arthur Chong, Aim Managed Hosting has built a solid reputation in the education, human resources, steel and banking industries. Mr. Chong has accepted a position on the management team at BMS Solutions as manager, Professional Services.
Schipul – The Web Marketing Company has been providing Web hosting solutions since 1997. The company will seamlessly transition the customers of Aim Managed Hosting with an emphasis on security, stability and personalized customer service.

“We wish Arthur well and are thrilled that this strategic acquisition gives us the opportunity to add to our customer base and showcase Schipul’s Web marketing solutions for businesses,” said Ed Schipul, president and chief executive officer of Schipul – The Web Marketing Company. “At the end of the day, our customers rely on the Schipul team to ensure their Web site is live and functions properly, so delivering reliable and secure Web hosting is among our core services.”

Schipul currently provides Web hosting services to more than 150 businesses and associations around the world, most of which are powered by Schipul’s proprietary Tendenci® Web operating system.

About Schipul – The Web Marketing Company
Schipul – The Web Marketing Company developed and builds on the Tendenci® association management software. Schipul is based in Houston, and provides marketing services on the Internet to a variety of service industries in local, national and international markets. Schipul’s clients include Clear Channel Exhibits, National Pharmacy Technician Association, The Children’s Fund, Wolff Companies and DPK Public Relations. Additional information about Schipul is available at www.schipul.com and www.tendenci.com.

RADIO LOUNGE Connects With Listeners Using Tendenci Web Marketing Software

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:00:00 GMT

RADIO LOUNGE has selected Tendenci Web marketing software (www.tendenci.com) to launch an enhanced Web site, increasing functionality for its users. RADIO LOUNGE is a radio advertising and podcast production consulting company based in Houston. Tendenci is a feature-rich software application that powers marketing-driven Web sites. It is developed and marketed by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions. The new Web site, www.radioloungeusa.com, enables site visitors to browse frequently updated newsletters and articles about advertising, register for events and subscribe to Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds. The Tendenci-powered Web site provides an easy-to-use Content Management System on every page to enable RADIO LOUNGE to update the site frequently without the inconvenience of going through a Web site administrator. With Tendenci, the focus can be on maintaining current articles and other important site...

International Communications Association Selects Tendenci Association Management Software

noemail@schipul.com — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:00:00 GMT

The Media Communications Association – International has selected Tendenci association management software to power its new Web site. The new site, www.mca-i.org, serves as a hub of information and industry resources for visual communicators, media professionals and suppliers around the world.

Tendenci association management software is developed and marketed by Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com). Tendenci is a Web-based application that enables associations to save time and money on administrative tasks such as content management and event promotion and registration, while making it easy to recruit and retain members.

“Media Communications Association – International expects Tendenci association management software to play a pivotal, essential role in increasing our membership base, enhancing communications and strengthening our online member participation,” said Scott Fritz, a member of the board of directors.

Susan Rees, executive director for the Media Communications Association-International, said Tendenci’s automated online conference registration and payment are simple and convenient. “Our members have grown accustomed to managing all sorts of transactions online, so making it easy for them to join and renew their membership through the Web site was a must,” she said.

In addition to providing users valuable membership benefits by giving them access to resumes, job listings and industry resources, Tendenci’s online marketing capabilities offers members more visibility and access.

The Media Communications Association – International’s new Web site also features business and ‘Find A Pro’ directories for members to promote their services, as well as an event calendar to promote chapter meetings and production events. Additionally, the site’s integrated Really Simple Syndication (RSS) function automatically spreads the word of site updates as they happen to those who subscribe.

For more information about Tendenci, visit www.tendenci.com.

Cincinnati-Based The Plastic Surgery Group's Web Site Gets Makeover

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:00:00 GMT

New Tendenci-powered site is a valuable information resource for plastic surgery patient community The Plastic Surgery Group has done an extreme makeover of its Web site (www.theplasticsurgerygroup.com) to make it easier for prospective patients to assess their options. The practice, which has locations in Cincinnati and Kentucky, has selected Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) to power its Web properties and maximize its efforts to connect with the plastic surgery patient community. Tendenci is a Web-based software application that powers highly interactive marketing Web sites. It is developed and marketed by Houston-based Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions. Our motto is, Looking your best never felt so great, so it was important that Tendenci makes it easy for Web users to see for themselves how surgical and non-surgical procedures can transform their lives, said Stephanie Butler, patient education and...

Tendenci Association Management Software and the Hispanic Public Relations Association Partner to Enhances the Organization's Web Site

noemail@schipul.com — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), a non-profit organization serving the communications professionals in the Hispanic market, has upgraded its online presence with a new Web site powered by Tendenci association management software (www.tendenci.com). The new user-friendly HPRA Web site (www.hpra-usa.org) makes it easy to access the associations many services and information resources online. Tendenci is a feature-rich software application that powers association Web sites. It is developed and marketed by Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web marketing solutions for associations. With Tendencis all in one Web based association management platform, HPRAs revitalized Web site offers the following: Easy and quick membership registration and dues payment using a secure credit card gateway A job board where prospective employers can easily and quickly post available positions Up to date information about...

New Tendenci-Based Web Site to Help American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Accelerate Growth

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT

The American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine has updated and upgraded its Web site (www.acaom.edu) using the Tendenci Web marketing software application (www.tendenci.com). The ACAOM is an academic institution that offers degree programs to healthcare practitioners based on the theories, principles, and clinical applications of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

The ACAOM’s Web site serves as an extension of the college to educate the public about TCM and to begin establishing a relationship with prospective students and patients.

“Even though our instruction focuses on a 3,000 year old healthcare system, we know leading edge technologies such as Tendenci can play a major role in educating the public,” said John Paul Liang, M.S., M.S.O.M., the ACAOM’s interim president. “If we can use the Web to teach people about TCM, they will be less likely to fear it and more likely to try it.”

Acupuncture and herbal medicine are a part of a complete medical system used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses by addressing patterns of imbalance in the body to promote self-healing. Approaching healing from a holistic point of view, Oriental medicine treats the source of the illness, rather than just treating the symptoms.

The ACAOM’s new Web site targets the growing population that is interested in learning about TCM and makes it easy to contact the college. Every page features a contact form to request information. Tendenci’s easy-to-use content management system simplifies the task of keeping the Web site updated with the latest news and information about acupuncture. Additionally, Tendenci’s integrated Really Simple Syndication (RSS) capabilities enable anyone who wants to stay updated on ACAOM programs to subscribe to automatically receive word of site updates as they happen.

In recent years, acupuncture has experienced rapid growth, which has increased demand for education. Currently, approximately 16,000 acupuncturists are practicing in the U.S. and recent surveys suggest that over 20 million Americans have tried acupuncture. The Food and Drug Administration also estimates that Americans spent approximately $500 million per year during the 1990s on acupuncture services.

Ed Schipul PR technology keynote featured in OKC Journal Record: Internet Guru Encourages PR Practitioners to Enter the Blogosphere

noemail@schipul.com — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

The Journal Record, an Oklahoma City business newspaper, published an article covering Ed Schipul's PRSA OKC's Professional Development Day PR technology keynote presentation.

Entitled 'The Public in the Machine', the presentation went beyond online buzzwords and focused on how public relations professionals can utilize online social technology to communicate openly with the public and better articulate their public relations strategies.

“We need you online,” Schipul said. “It’s a conversation. You have a voice. You’re the alpha-communicators. Learn to use the tools and get right back to the strategy. If everyone joins the conversation in public relations, then next time we’ll know ahead of time about things like Enron.”

Read the entire article in the Journal Record online here (free registration required).

Schipul Helps Public Relations Society of America Richmond Chapter Improve Web Presence

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Schipul – The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a leading worldwide provider of Web-based solutions for membership organizations, has launched a revitalized Web site for the Public Relations Society of America Richmond Chapter. The new site, www.prsarichmond.org, features searchable membership and JOBLink directories, a downloadable media directory, as well as online event registration and payment. The Public Relations Society of America is the worlds largest organization for public relations professionals. The PRSA Richmond Chapter is one of the largest chapters in America, serving more than 200 public relations practitioners throughout Central Virginia. Powered by Schipuls proprietary Tendenci membership management software (www.tendenci.com), the new Web site is an all-in-one solution that enables the PRSA Richmond Chapter to operate more efficiently and connect more effectively with members and others throughout the public relations community. Tendenci will power all...

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Improves Web Outreach with Tendenci Association Management Software

noemail@schipul.com — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:45:00 GMT

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA), has implemented Tendenci association management software (www.tendenci.com) to enhance communications, strengthen its online presence and increase its membership and donor base. Ranked as the tenth largest Latino nonprofit in the nation, the AAMA provides educational and social services to at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families throughout Texas. Powered by Tendenci, AAMAs new Web site, www.aamainc.us, features easy-to-use content management to enable the AAMA to update its site with the latest news and information of interest to the regions Mexican American population, including upcoming events. Tendencis integrated Really Simple Syndication (RSS) capabilities enable anyone who wants to stay updated on AAMA programs and events to subscribe to automatically receive word of site updates as they happen. We selected Tendenci because it gives our agency an all-in-one solution for communicating, networking and organizing...