Recent News

September 26, 2007, Dreams Due Media Group Unveils Its First Children's Book
Dreams Due Media Group, Inc. today announced the availability of its flagship book, Why Are You My Mother? Written primarily for foster-to-adopt families, this book answers the life-altering title question, asked by a young child being adopted out of the child welfare system. Responding to difficult questions of identity and belonging that are unique to adopted children, Why Are You My Mother? is the story of how the sometimes harsh reality of foster care blooms into the tender promises of new beginnings. Its gentle words and welcoming illustrations draw a young child into a world of love and change. Read press release.

June 11, 2007, Dreams Due Media Group Wins Award of Distinction
Dreams Due Media Group's corporate letterhead and envelopes earned an Award of Distinction in The 13th Annual Communicator Awards Competition, the leading international awards program recognizing creative excellence in the communication field. This award honors MediaMonde, Inc. partners Andrules+Fries Design for graphic design and Bouwer Printing & Mailing for print production. Congrats to all companies for receiving this distinguished award!

May 16, 2007, Steve Miller Named Ernst & Young Award Finalist
Steve Miller, president and CEO of Highwinds Network Group, Inc., has been named a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Award in Florida. This year's 25 state finalists were selected by an independent judging panel comprised of area business, academic and civic leaders. "These finalists exemplify the outstanding business talent present in Florida," said Michael J. Brennan, Florida Host of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program. "We are proud to honor them as leaders who nurture economic growth, innovation and the American dream." Congratulations, Steve!

April 30, 2007, Highwinds Retains MediaMonde, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Highwinds Network Group, Inc., headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, has retained MediaMonde, Inc. for marketing and public relations services. MediaMonde, Inc. will play a pivotal role in kicking off the company's major Content Delivery Network offering this summer, and will provide marketing strategy, public relations, content development, and related services in support of the company's ongoing communications efforts. Andrules+Fries Design, Inc., a MediaMonde, Inc. partner, will provide graphic design and programming services for the company's web site, marketing literature, and other communications tools.

April 15, 2007, MediaMonde, Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
MediaMonde, Inc. celebrates five years in business! The firm's president, Deborah Hamilton, founded MediaMonde, Inc. in April 2002. We appreciate the continued support we receive from our valued clients around the world.

September 8, 2006, New Jewelry and Accessory Design Client
Diane Katzman Design, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has chosen MediaMonde, Inc. to work together with Andrules+Fries Design, Inc. on its ongoing communications campaigns. Diane Katzman is recognized as one of the nation's leading collectible jewelry designers, and her artistry has developed a loyal following. A favorite at New York's Museum of Arts & Design, Saks Fifth Avenue and the Neiman Marcus catalog, the Diane Katzman brand has been featured in top fashion publications, including Elle, InStyle and Modern Bride, and on The View, One Life to Live and Today. Her line has graced the runway collections of Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Missoni and Escada. Diane Katzman Design offers a complete line of custom jewelry and personal accessories for businesses and nonprofits.

May 16, 2006, Pay-for-Results Pricing an Attractive Alternative to Offshoring
A2iA Corporation, a MediaMonde, Inc. client since 2005, has released the latest version of A2iA FieldReader, its recognition plug-in for industry-leading document capture and forms processing applications. With this release, A2iA is also introducing a new pricing model that makes automated forms recognition technology extremely attractive and more affordable than human keyers in both domestic and foreign data entry operations. As data entry costs continue to rise in the United States, American businesses are faced with the challenge of keeping costs down without sacrificing speed or accuracy. As a result, more and more U.S. corporations are turning to overseas operations in countries where labor is more affordable. The new A2iA FieldReader pricing model offers a powerful value proposition - for businesses that turn to foreign processing centers, for government agencies that are unable to outsource overseas, for companies currently relying on less-advanced forms of recognition technology, and for businesses forking over a growing portion of their operating budget to manual data entry.

March 29, 2006, Leading Handwriting Recognition Software Client Renews
One of the world's leading developers of advanced handwriting recognition engines, A2iA Corporation (headquartered in Paris and New York), has renewed its public relations contract with MediaMonde, Inc. for a second year.

March 14, 2006, Aquracy is Now AQ2 Technologies
MediaMonde, Inc. client Aquracy, LLC, a leading provider of advanced turnkey transaction automation solutions, has changed its name to AQ2 Technologies, LLC. Operating under the new AQ2 name, the company is making a transition from its role as a product-centric remittance software developer to an industry-focused payment solutions provider. The change in branding and strategic direction reflects the company's firm commitment to growing and evolving alongside the payment processing space.

January 16, 2006, Aquracy Selects MediaMonde, Inc. for Industry Expertise
MediaMonde, Inc. continues to dominate the information management space - including document imaging, content management, check processing and business process management - with the acquisition of Aquracy, LLC as a new client. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Aquracy is a developer of check, remittance and lockbox processing software, offering a comprehensive and affordable solution to organizations that process large volumes of check payments. Aquracy is undergoing a rebranding effort, beginning with a change of the company name and continuing with literature and web site redevelopment. MediaMonde, Inc. has been brought on board to assist with this major initiative and to help build brand awareness and generate leads for the company through ongoing marketing and public relations campaigns.

January 5, 2006, Protect Your Data and Your Relationships
In this article, Deborah Hamilton explores the connection between data theft and the reality of trying to protect sensitive business data in the technology age, where information is both abundant and vastly accessible. She suggests that data security is ultimately rooted in understanding your data, quantifying it, managing it and knowing where it is at all times. And she demonstrates how document and content management and workflow technologies can help combat the omnipresent fight for security. Read complete article.

November 18, 2005, Deborah Hamilton Becomes New Mother
On National Adoption Day in Denver, Deborah Hamilton and husband Edward Kloczkowski officially became the parents of Joanna Marie, an adorable five-year-old girl who has been in their care as a foster child since February. Theirs was one of 43 Denver County adoptions that took place on this special day. Joanna is enjoying her first year of school as a kindergartener. She also enjoys playing with her friends at daycare, swimming at the local rec center, drawing pink hearts, wearing fancy dresses, writing her name, and spending time with her forever family. Joanna hopes to someday put her creativity to good use at MediaMonde, Inc.

November 9, 2005, AccuImage, LLC Customer Wins Process Innovation Award
MediaMonde, Inc. client AccuImage, LLC is pleased to announce that one of its customers, American HomePatient, has been recognized with a Process Innovation Award from Kinetic Information. AccuImage implemented a revenue qualification system for American HomePatient, one of the nation's largest diversified home health care providers, with 3,500 employees supplying home medical products and services through 286 branch centers across the United States. Together, American HomePatient and AccuImage devised an ambitious plan that has increased employee productivity, cut costs and raised revenue by automating the company's sales order and billing processes. Congratulations, American HomePatient and AccuImage!

October 5, 2005, Lockheed Martin Acquires Coherent Technologies, Inc.
Lockheed Martin has completed its acquisition of Coherent Technologies, Inc., a global leader in laser radar technologies since 1984. The newly-formed Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation and functions as a division of Denver-based Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. MediaMonde, Inc. has been working with the CLR Photonics division of Coherent Technologies since June, and will continue in this role by supporting LMCT's newly-renamed Products Division.

August 5, 2005, New Web Site Launched for Information Management Company
Andrules+Fries Design and MediaMonde, Inc. have launched a new web site for Nashville-based AccuImage, LLC. The new web site is part of a rebranding and marketing effort that encompasses a variety of integrated communications initiatives. A new monthly e-newsletter will be launched later this month.

June 27, 2005, Long-Time Client Hires MediaMonde, Inc. for Technical Writing
Business Imaging Systems, Inc. - a MediaMonde, Inc. client since 2003 - has executed a separate agreement with MediaMonde, Inc. for technical writing. Under this new agreement, MediaMonde, Inc. will create all technical materials, including user manuals and help files, for Business Imaging Systems, Inc.'s prepackaged software applications, including Mobilis Professional, MasterScan, and their newest product, MasterScan Workflow.

June 13, 2005, Global Leader in Laser Radar Technologies Retains MediaMonde, Inc.
CLR Photonics, Inc., a division of Coherent Technologies, Inc., headquartered near Boulder, Colorado, has selected MediaMonde, Inc. as its agency of record for marketing strategy, public relations, content development and related communications services. In this role, MediaMonde, Inc. will be instrumental in promoting WindTracer, a pulsed Doppler lidar device that uses an infrared, eye-safe laser to bounce off aerosols less than the width of a human hair, providing wind and aerosol data for detecting airport wind hazards and wake vortices, as well as homeland security and meteorological tracking. MediaMonde, Inc. will also lead the company's international unveiling of a complete line of products based on WindTracer's proven lidar technology, including the WindTracer Terminal Doppler Solution. More than 185 professionals develop laser radar technologies and build innovative solutions for the Department of Defense, NASA, domestic and foreign airports, homeland security, and other high-profile installations, under the Coherent Technologies and CLR brands. MediaMonde, Inc. is pleased to have been selected to assist CLR in achieving success through a variety of ongoing, fully-integrated communications campaigns.

May 24, 2005, Business Imaging Systems, Inc. Wins AIIM Awards for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, MediaMonde, Inc. client Business Imaging Systems, Inc. of Oklahoma City has been recognized with an innovative government installation "Channel Connection Award" from Business Solutions for the design and implementation of a content management and distributed scanning solution at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. The company was also named a "Channel Connection Award" finalist in the banking category for a check imaging solution installed at Texas-based Union Square Federal Credit Union. Business Imaging Systems, Inc. was the only company to receive two "Channel Connection Awards" at this year's AIIM Conference and Exposition. Congratulations, BIS!

May 17, 2005, A2iA Demos World's First Handwritten Keyword Spotting Tool
This week at AIIM in Philadelphia, A2iA unveiled the first-ever automated data capture and keyword spotting software for freeform cursive handwriting, making it possible to quickly scan through the content contained within large volumes of unstructured handwritten letters and loosely structured fields within forms. A2iA DocumentReader will be the key to unlocking the valuable cursive handwritten information in future generations of content management, knowledge management and workflow systems. We appreciate the interest and support received from the media and analyst community during this exciting product unveiling.

March 24, 2005, Colbert Packaging Corporation Wins Innovation Award
Congratulations to MediaMonde, Inc. client, Colbert Packaging Corporation, the winner of the Paperboard Packaging Council's "2005 Innovation Award," presented at their annual awards dinner in Washington, D.C. Colbert received the prestigious award for their new BlisterGuard packaging concept and for BlisterGuard's potential impact in the marketplace against plastic packaging. The company's first customer with this new printed package was Topps, the leading manufacturer of collectible baseball cards. Topps now packages four lines of its premium collectible baseball cards in the tamper- and pilfer-resistant BlisterGuard packaging at a substantially lower cost than the plastic clamshell packaging it previously used.

March 1, 2005, Showing is Better Than Telling: The State of PR ROI Metrics
From the American Marketing Association (Phoenix Chapter): "Deborah E. Hamilton, president of MediaMonde, Inc. in Firestone, Colo., explains that many companies and agencies use public relations value (PRV) to measure the success of their public relations initiatives. The formula is: PRV (of any particular print mention) = full-page advertisement rate for that publication x actual amount of space devoted to the company or client x 3 (the theory being that PR is three times more valuable than advertising). Hamilton notes that while the effectiveness of measuring PRV is arguable, it's still a benchmarking tool; PR pros can compare the results of the company's PR efforts from one period to another. Another Hamilton suggestion is to measure coverage quality. PR executives should note whether an article represents the company or client in a positive light or a negative one; how many key messages are included; if an article reaches the target audience; and the importance a publication has given to the story (placement). Using a scale of one to five (or one to 10), marketers could rate the quality of each article and, over a period of time, calculate an average article quality." Read complete article.

February 14, 2005, A2iA Selects MediaMonde, Inc. for Industry Expertise
A2iA Corporation - a leading developer of technology for reading machine print, handprint and cursive handwriting from paper documents - has selected MediaMonde, Inc. as its agency of record for marketing strategy, public relations, content development and other related services. Through these services, and working closely with the A2iA team in New York and Paris, MediaMonde, Inc. will be instrumental in developing strategies and communications materials that help A2iA maintain their competitive edge in the U.S. market. A2iA selected MediaMonde, Inc. because of the firm's extensive experience in document imaging, data recognition, and document and content management technologies.

February 1, 2005, Document Imaging VAR Retains MediaMonde, Inc.
AccuImage, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has retained MediaMonde, Inc. in support of its marketing and public relations initiatives, including a new web site, the launch of an e-newsletter, updated communications materials, promotional videos and CDs, and an ongoing media relations campaign. MediaMonde, Inc. will provide marketing strategy, project management, public relations, content development, and other related services. Andrules+Fries Design, Inc., a MediaMonde, Inc. partner, will provide graphic design and programming services for the web site, e-newsletters and other interactive communications tools.

January 1, 2005, New Document Imaging Solutions Client
California-based Anderson Imaging Group, Inc., an international supplier of deposit automation and remittance processing solutions, has selected MediaMonde, Inc. as its communications partner. MediaMonde, Inc. will provide marketing strategy, public relations, content development and other related services, with the ultimate goal of gaining visibility for products and services offered through Anderson Imaging Group, Inc.

October 1, 2004, Article Published in Tech Industry Trade Journal
Deborah Hamilton's article entitled "Contra Costa County Automates Property Tax Payment Processing" is published in TODAY, the official publication of The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI). The article describes a successful remittance processing solution in use at the Treasurer and Tax Collector's Office in Contra Costa County, the ninth most populous county in California.

May 27, 2004, MediaMonde, Inc. Completes Insurance Communication Review
MediaMonde, Inc. completes an extensive review of communications materials for Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, a 50-year-old provider of insurance services to farmers and ranchers in Colorado. The project included reviewing and editing underwriting, accounting and personal injury protection letter templates, as well as other communications materials used on a regular basis by the company and its agents throughout the state.

March 9, 2004, Business Imaging Systems, Inc. Wins Two Industry Awards
Congratulations to MediaMonde, Inc. client, Business Imaging Systems, Inc., a winner of two distinguished industry awards presented this week at the annual AIIM Expo in New York. The “Best System Integration Award” was presented to Business Imaging Systems, Inc. by CompTIA for the successful implementation of an invoice processing and document management solution at Rent-A-Center, Inc. And Business Solutions presented a “Channel Connection Award” to Business Imaging Systems, Inc. for the most innovative government installation – a child support court case file imaging and document management system implemented at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

February 2, 2004, Check Imaging Manufacturer Retains MediaMonde, Inc.
Atlanta-based CTS North America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of CTS, headquartered in Ivrea, Italy, has retained MediaMonde, Inc. for marketing strategy, public relations, tradeshow management, channel marketing, content development and other related services. Through these ongoing marketing and public relations initiatives, MediaMonde, Inc. will be instrumental in building brand awareness of the new company, while leveraging the parent company's 24-year European history to create North American demand for its banking automation products

January 22, 2004, New Check Processing Software and Services Client
Following several successful project-based marketing initiatives, RT Lawrence Corporation, headquartered in Los Angeles, has selected MediaMonde, Inc. as its provider of ongoing marketing and public relations services. MediaMonde, Inc. will work with the company’s internal marketing manager to launch new products and services, while increasing exposure for the company’s existing payment processing software applications and lockbox services.

November 10, 2003, Turkey, Jingle Bells and Marketing Plans
The holiday season is upon us. In this article, learn the role of marketing strategy and the importance of making time for marketing plan development during the busy holiday season. Take steps now to win over the empowered customer in 2004. Read complete article.

October 24, 2003, New Document Processing Client
Business Imaging Systems, Inc., a provider of document and remittance processing solutions headquartered in Oklahoma City, has selected MediaMonde, Inc. as its agency of record for all marketing and public relations initiatives.

September 30, 2003, Marketing and Training CD-ROM
Animation software developer, eyeMaginations, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, has contracted with MediaMonde, Inc. for scriptwriting services. The marketing and training CD-ROM will be used by eye care professionals interested in the company's 3D animation software.

September 23, 2003, New IT Security and Services Client
MediaMonde, Inc. has executed a contract with Boulder Technology Partners, Inc., an IT security and network services firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It is the goal of Boulder Technology Partners, Inc. to advise companies in the Front Range on how to become compliant with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and other government regulations. Through public relations initiatives, MediaMonde, Inc. will assist Boulder Technology Partners, Inc. in raising awareness of this Act, and others, which can bring about hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines as well as possible jail time for corporate executives whose organizations fail to become compliant.

August 18, 2003, Web Site Launched for Compliance Firm
MediaMonde, Inc. and Andrules+Fries Design have launched a new web site for Las Vegas-based Access Technologies Services, Inc., a provider of services designed to assist clients in understanding and complying with such regulations as ADA, FHAA and Sarbanes-Oxley.

July 1, 2003, Graphic Design Partnership Formalized
Andrules+Fries Design and MediaMonde, Inc. have formalized a long-standing business relationship in which they continue to jointly assist companies with their marketing and communications initiatives. Working together, the two firms provide a complete, one-stop marketing solution, by offering such complementary services as graphic design, web site development, public relations and content development.

May 23, 2003, Software Developer Retains MediaMonde, Inc.
Chicago-based William James & Associates, Ltd. - a developer of software for customer relationship management, loan operations management and call center management - has contracted with MediaMonde, Inc. for marketing plan development and content development services. MediaMonde, Inc. will be responsible for researching, writing and editing a variety of marketing materials for WJA, including key messages, product definitions, product datasheets, press kit materials and the company's new web site.

May 14, 2003, Business Plan Development for Recruiting Firm
Ultra Executives, a recruiting firm specializing in the banking and financial services industry, has selected MediaMonde, Inc. for the development of a business plan to be presented to potential investors. MediaMonde, Inc. has worked with Denver-based Ultra Executives over the past year on various content development initiatives, including marketing literature and sales presentations.

March 4, 2003, Colbert Packaging Web Site Updated
MediaMonde, Inc. and Andrules+Fries Design have launched an updated web site for Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products. The first generation web site - designed and developed by Jamie Andrules and Deborah Hamilton (founders of Andrules+Fries Design and MediaMonde, Inc., respectively) - was originally launched in 2000 for Colbert Packaging Corporation, a leader in packaging products since 1959 with offices in Illinois and Indiana.

December 10, 2002, Direct Mail for DISH Network Reseller
Los Angeles-based Pacific Concepts Group, Inc. has retained MediaMonde, Inc. for direct mail content development services, which includes the development of letters and postcards to be used as presales tools. MediaMonde, Inc. has engaged Andrules+Fries Design for graphic design services on this project.

August 25, 2002, Trifold Brochure for Re/Max Agent
Candice Ensign, a Denver area Re/Max agent, has asked MediaMonde, Inc. to develop a new trifold brochure to be used by apartment complexes as a sales referral tool. MediaMonde, Inc. has been working with Ms. Ensign since 2001 on the creation of her new listing brochures.

August 13, 2002, Direct Mail for Architectural and Interior Design Firms
Working in cooperation with New York-based design firm Enzyme Digital, Inc., MediaMonde, Inc. has developed a series of direct mail pieces for use by Pennsylvania-based Architectural Design Associates and Corporate Catalyst Partners.

June 10, 2002, PR-ROI 101: Four Keys to Public Relations Success
In this New York Business Focus article, Deborah Hamilton discusses four ways to improve your public relations success and increase your return on investment. Read complete article.

April 16, 2002, European Manufacturer Retains MediaMonde, Inc.
Seac Banche S.p.A., headquartered in Florence, Italy, has retained MediaMonde, Inc. for marketing, public relations, tradeshow management, channel marketing, content development and other related services. Through these services, MediaMonde, Inc. will be instrumental in the launch of the company's new U.S. subsidiary, Seac Banche USA, Inc., as well as ongoing marketing and public relations services thereafter.

April 15, 2002, New Agency Launched
MediaMonde, Inc. opens its doors in Colorado and begins to service clients in the United States, Canada and Europe. Deborah Hamilton, a ten-year marketing and public relations veteran and freelance consultant since November 2001, serves as the firm's president.