DOBSON COMMUNICATIONS - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/31645.xml DOBSON COMMUNICATIONS - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Video Venture Brings TV Quality to Company Videos as Dobson PR and JHD Studio Link http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb478509.htm Unique video venture aligns PR agency & Film studio to bring marketing, media training & entertainment quality video expertise to communicate company messages, marketing campaigns and all areas of employee training and executive media preparedness at www.businessfilmstudios.com . (PRWeb Nov 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb478509.htm Surge Licensing Inks Deal With Nikon Sport Optics for Tred Barta, Star of Hit OLN Show, “Best & Worst of Tred Barta;” Barta Uses Nikon Binoculars in Fishing & Hunting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427312.htm Mark Freedman, President of Surge Licensing, says Nikon Sport Optics agreed for Tred Barta, star of the hit OLN outdoor TV show, “The Best & Worst of Tred Barta,” to promote binoculars and other optics products. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427312.htm Surge Licensing Says 3Rivers Archery to Introduce Tred Barta Line of 3Rivers Archery Products; Barta Stars on Hit OLN Show, “Best & Worst of Tred Barta” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb411551.htm Mark Freedman's Surge Licensing inked a deal with 3Rivers Archery to market a line of Barta bows, arrows, quivers and arm guards based on Tred Barta, star of OLN's TV hit, "The Best & Worst of Tred Barta." (PRWeb Jul 14, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb411551.htm Cardsmart Set For Father’s Day June 18th; American Presidents Calvin Coolidge, Lyndon Johnson & Richard Nixon Took Steps To Honor Fathers; Sonora Dodd Helped Start Day in 1909 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb399298.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says Father's Day is an American tradition tracing origins to Sonora Dodd in 1909 and helped along by three U.S. Presidents, Coolidge, Johnson and Nixon. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb399298.htm Greeting Cards Send The Right Message & Women Over 50 Send The Most, Says Cardsmart http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb390586.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, the national card and gift store franchise, says, "The primary greeting card buyers in America are women over 50, a demographic group that is growing rapidly as baby boomers turn 50 at a fast pace. They look for quality and value, such as Cardsmart's great looking cards at everyday half prices." (PRWeb May 26, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb390586.htm “Finishing Touch” Greeting Cards Offer Touch of Class for Special Occasions At Cardsmart Card & Gift Franchise Stores http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387136.htm Petter Etholm, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Finishing Touch cards have charming designs, trendy accents and lighthearted sentiments that are perfect for occasions needing just the right touch.” (PRWeb May 18, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387136.htm Surge Inks Deals for Tred Barta, the Star of Hit OLN Show “The Best and Worst of Tred Barta”: ACR Electronics, Winslow, Rampage Yachts, 3Rivers & Canyon Ammo Sign On http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386018.htm Mark Freedman says his Surge Licensing is signing deals for TV star Tred Barta, whose hit OLN series, "The Best and Worst of Tred Barta," is attracting national attention. Freedman says www.tredbarta.com will offer 24/7 online information about the hot TV star who is opening a new era in licensing. (PRWeb May 17, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386018.htm Tred Barta Debuts Website, www.tredbarta.com , Outdoors Star Interacts With Fans About Hunting and Fishing, “The Hard Way, The Barta Way” Philosophy & #1 OLN Show http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb385969.htm Mark Freedman, Executive Producer of "The Best and Worst of Tred Barta," said www.tredbarta.com is a new interactive website for the OLN star, Tred Barta, offering steaming video, advice about hunting and fishing and insights of Tred's philosophy of doing things "the hard way, the Barta way." (PRWeb May 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb385969.htm Cardsmart Gets Laughs With 'Check the List' Greeting Cards, Featuring Fun & Interesting Lists http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb376965.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart card and gift stores nationwide, says, "Lists can be fun and Cardsmart is now offering a new card line, Check The List, that is fun, trendy and designed to brighten the spirits of friends and loved, at half-off everyday prices." (PRWeb Apr 25, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb376965.htm Cardsmart Debuts Trendy, Fun 'Cool Cuts' Greeting Cards at Franchise's Stores Nationwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb374282.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, America's fastest growing card and gift store franchise, says "Cool Cuts" cards are retro, funky and fun, and available at everyday half prices at Cardsmart. (PRWeb Apr 19, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb374282.htm Cardsmart Salutes Caregivers With "Art of Caring" Greeting Cards At National Franchise's Everyday Half-Price Value http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb372305.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says Americans appreciate the millions of caregivers who help family and friends, so Cardsmart created "The Art of Caring" greeting cards to help express appreciation for their wonderful service. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb372305.htm Cardsmart Debuts “Treasures of the Spirit” Greeting Cards At Everyday 50% Off Prices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb372416.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says "Treasures of the Spirit" greeting cards are designed with uplifting, inspiring messages for people who care about each other. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb372416.htm Cardsmart Teams With Pitney Bowes To Send Valentine To America At New York’s Grand Central Station; Actress Virginia Madsen Reminds Commuters To Express Their Feelings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb333774.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, joins Pitney Bowes and movie star Virginia Madsen at New York's Grand Central Station Valentine's Day event. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb333774.htm Mark Freedman's Surge Licensing Opens New Licensing Category, Sportfishing Boats, As Rampage Sport Fishing Launches 33’ Barta Canyon Edition Based on OLN Star, Tred Barta http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338141.htm Mark Freedman's Surge Licensing is again making history as exclusive licensor of Tred Barta, star of OLN, by opening sportfishing boats to licensing with the Rampage Barta Canyon Edition. Freedman is acclaimed for his 1980s and '90s licensing and merchandising of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338141.htm Paramount Cards to Sell Lawson Falle Christian Card Unit to Dicksons Gifts; Creates Strategic Publishing Alliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb323109.htm Paramount Cards President and CEO Hamilton Davison announced the sale of Lawson-Falle, a marketer of Christian greeting cards, to Dicksons Gifts, and a strategic alliance to create and manufacture greeting cards for Dicksons, as Paramount focuses on core businesses. (PRWeb Dec 16, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb323109.htm Cardsmart Debuts Personal Stamps; Fun Way to Make Lasting Impression with Family and Friends http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319452.htm Petter Etholm, President of CardSmart, says, "Cardsmart is America's first retailer to offer personalized stamps to bring fun to any occasion involving card mailings." (PRWeb Dec 9, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319452.htm Christmas Cards Tell Story Of America During 100 Years Of Paramount Cards History http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb318965.htm “Christmas cards create a thread that binds families and friends,” says Hamilton Davison, President of Paramount Cards, America's oldest greeting card company. Andy Meehan, Executive Vice President, adds, "Christmas cards reflect trends in society." (PRWeb Dec 6, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb318965.htm Paramount Cards Debuts “Impressions” Greeting Cards, A Blank Card Line Evoking Lasting Feelings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb315402.htm Andy Meehan, Executive V.P. of Paramount Cards, says “Impressions” greeting card line debuts with artistic photos to evoke a variety of moods, featuring blank space for personalized notes. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb315402.htm Cardsmart Debuts 'Ooh La La' Greeting Cards, Adding European Look To Cards AT Half Price Franchise Stores http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312222.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says the "Ooh La La" greeting card line brings a European flair to the extensive card lines offered in the half-price card and gift franchise chain. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312222.htm Avalon Books Enter China As Red Sky Licenses Beijing Sunchime To Market Continuing Avalon Book Series For Girls 8 to 12 Throughout China http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb310973.htm Red Sky CEO Robert Mandell says, “Avalon’s themes of animals, magic, friendship will strike a chord with China’s ‘tweens.” Liuyi Wang, VP of Sunchime, adds, “Avalon's themes will help China's children become more environmentally aware." Red Sky COO Micky Hyman notes, "The Avalon book series opens the door for more licensing in China." (PRWeb Nov 15, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb310973.htm “A Slice Of Life” Greeting Card Line Celebrates Everyday Life http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb310803.htm Andy Meehan, Executive Vice President of Marketing, says new line reflects busy family life with four segments: Women Rock, Kidz Rule, Have I Told You Lately? and Hectic Housewives. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb310803.htm Premier Greetings’ Value Strategy Pays Off For Retailers & Offers Consumers Value Choices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb307279.htm Andy Meehan, Executive Vice President of Paramount Cards, said the company's Premier Greetings unit is gaining popularity with retailers and their customers who seek high quality greeting cards at value prices. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb307279.htm Cardsmart Showcases Franchise at Int'l Franchise Expo in LA at Booth 525; Franchise Magazine Lists Cardsmart in Top 10 of New Franchises http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb306814.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says, "Cardsmart’s strategy is right for today’s value conscious shoppers who want the best cards at the best prices." (PRWeb Nov 5, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb306814.htm “Ooh La La” Greeting Cards Add Tasteful European Look & Tone in Extensive Line From Paramount Cards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb304485.htm Andy Meehan, Exec VP Marketing at Paramount Cards, says, “The new 'Ooh La La' greeting card line adds just a touch of lighthearted fun and European sophistication for card people to add a touch of class to sentiments they share with friends and loved ones." (PRWeb Nov 1, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb304485.htm Avalon, Hit Book Series For Girls 8 to 12, Launches: 'Heart of Avalon,' 10th Avalon Title in Brings To 1,000,000 Copies In Print http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb292359.htm Book Series Is Secret Hit With Girls 8-12. Rachel Roberts, author, says, 'The Avalon books entertain girls and also show them that friendship, teamwork, responsibility and appreciation of their own uniqueness are very important.' (PRWeb Oct 2, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb292359.htm Dalai Lama & Scientists At Mind & Life Institute Conference; Johns Hopkins & Georgetown co-Host As Georgetown Awards CME Credits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb280343.htm Adam Engle, Chairman and co-founder with the Dalai Lama of the Mind and Life Institute, says the Dalai Lama will join acclaimed speakers from the scientific and contemplative communities to discuss sience and cinical applications of meditation. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb280343.htm Cardsmart® Card & Gift Franchisees Enjoy Low Start-Up Costs, Strong Management & Marketing Support http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273261.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart retail stores says, "Our financial start-up and continuing operations fees are among the best in all of franchising." (PRWeb Aug 17, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273261.htm Premier Greetings' Value Strategy Answers Consumers' Concerns About Greeting Card Prices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272145.htm Andy Meehan, Exec VP of Premier Greetings, says greeting cards convey heartfelt sentiment and the prices should make it easy, not hard, for people to exchange messages. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272145.htm Dalai Lama & Scientists Set To Attend Mind & Life Institute Conference: “Science and Clinical Applications of Meditation” Nov. 8-10 In Washington DC; Co-Sponsored By Georgetown & Johns Hopkins http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb260531.htm Adam Engle, Chairman and co-founder with the Dalai Lama of the Mind and Life Institute, said the Dalai Lama and top scientists will participate in the Institute's November conference in Washington DC. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb260531.htm Cardsmart Appoints Frank Crivello Senior Vice President, Retail Sales & Operations, To Help Build Cardsmart Card & Gift Stores To New Heights http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb259902.htm Cardsmart President Petter Etholm said top franchise executive Frank Crivello has joined Cardsmart as Senior Vice President. Crivello helped build 7-Eleven’s franchise network and will oversee franchise expansion for Cardsmart, the greeting card and gift store chain. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb259902.htm Lawson Falle Introduces 2005 Franklin Graham Collection Christmas Cards - Part Of Proceeds To "Operation Christmas Child" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb258663.htm Rick Tocquigny, President of Lawson Falle Publishing, says two Christmas card box sets in the Franklin Graham Collection will highlight the company's product launch with a portion of proceeds donated to "Operation Christmas Child." (PRWeb Jul 7, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb258663.htm Mind & Life Institute, Co-Founded by the Dalai Lama, Says Summer Research Institute Explores Mind, Behavior & Brain Function to Nurture Scientific Exploration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255338.htm Adam Engle, Chairman and co-founder of the Mind and Life Institute with the Dalai Lama, said, The Summer Research Institute hopes to advance training of a new generation of behavioral scientists, neuroscientists, Buddhists and other contemplatives to explore the influence of contemplative practice on mind, behavior, brain function, and health. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255338.htm Cardshop-In-A-Box & CVS Pharmacies In June Promotion To Offer Box Of 30 Handmade Cards At $19.95, For Assortment Worth Over $100 At Specialty Shops http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb248464.htm Andy Meehan, Managing Director of Images From The Heart, says CVS June promotion price of $19.95 for Cardshop-In-A-Box is a great value for 30 handmade cards. Early in 2005, Real Simple Magazine selected Cardshop as a “Product of the Month,” calling it "a card aisle in your desk.” (PRWeb Jun 8, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb248464.htm Surge Licenses Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts To Produce 33’ Barta Canyon Edition; OLN TV Outdoor Hit “The Best and Worst of Tred Barta” In 2nd Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb239705.htm Mark Freedman, Exec. Producer of "Best & Worst of Tred Barta," and President of Surge, exclusive worldwide licensor of Tred Barta, says licensing potential of Barta includes fishing and hunting equipment, clothing, electronics, games, publishing and other categories. (PRWeb May 13, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb239705.htm WiseBuys Opens Cardsmart Card & Gift Shop In Its Canton, New York, Store; Plans More In Northern, NY; Cardsmart Offers Half-Off Prices On All Cards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235945.htm Petter Etholm, CEO of Cardsmart, and Tom Scozzafava, co-founder and CFO of WiseBuys Stores, said their companies teamed to bring card and gift values to Northern, NY shoppers as Cardsmart opens in Canton, NY WiseBuys store. (PRWeb May 4, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235945.htm Cardsmart Stores Ready for Mother’s Day Rush; In 1911 President Wilson Declared Mother's Day National Holiday; Now 3rd Top Card Giving Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235037.htm Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart card and gift stores says Mother's Day is the 3rd busiest time for card stores and the rush is mostly in the final days as children show Mom love and appreciation. (PRWeb May 1, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235037.htm Paramount Cards Says Mother's Day Is 3rd Top Card Giving Day - From Ancient Greece To Modern Days, Mothers Are Honored http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235143.htm Andy Meehan, Executive Vice President of Paramount Cards, says Mother’s Day is the third most important card giving day, as greatful children pamper their Moms. (PRWeb May 1, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb235143.htm IFA Expo Showcases Cardsmart Card & Gift Franchise April 8-10 At Booth 442 of World’s Top Franchise Expo http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb225374.htm Petter Etholm, President, will meet prospective franchisees at Cardsmart Booth 442 to discuss Cardsmart's successful 50% off greeting card and gift store franchise strategy at the IFA gathering. (PRWeb Apr 6, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb225374.htm Giga Ball Gives Kids Giggles As They Crawl Inside to Roll, Spin, Tumble and Bounce http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb221777.htm A new 6-foot giant inflatable ball, the Mega Giga Ball, lets kids inside to roll, spin, tumble and bounce in the playroom or backyard. Mega Giga Ball, from Kidz Kraze, was spotlighted on TV’s “Live with Regis and Kelly” (PRWeb Mar 26, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb221777.htm Surge Appoints Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts Licensee Of Tred Barta, Host of OLN’s “The Best and Worst of Tred Barta,” The Ground Breaking Reality Outdoors Show http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb221790.htm Mark Freedman's Surge Licensing named Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts as official boat licensee of Tred Barta, host of the hit Outdoor Life Network TV show “The Best And Worst Of Tred Barta,” (Saturday, 7:30 pm ET) (PRWeb Mar 26, 2005)

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