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10/5/11 Aker Ink Rebrands Online Magazine about Arizona History, Culture

Aker Ink President Andrea Aker founded Arizona Oddities in 2009. It explores the quirks, quips, tales and turning points that have shaped the state’s cultural identity. Following two years of sustained growth, Aker has restructured and redesigned the online publication to enhance usability and readability, while still retaining the fun and light-hearted style that thousands of monthly visitor have grown to love.

Additionally, the new layout is more attractive to advertisers. To learn more about contribution and advertising opportunities, email info@arizonaoddities.com.

8/1/11 Aker Ink to Assist Habitat for Humanity with Grant Writing

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona has selected Aker Ink as a grant writing partner. Habitat helps families of low and moderate incomes become homeowners by building and partnering in the creation of affordable housing.

7/1/11 Aker Ink Overhauls Online Presence for PR Professional Association

The website for the Phoenix Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) got a major facelift, thanks to Aker Ink. Founder Andrea Aker, who serves as the technology chair on the board of directors, oversaw all elements of the website redesign, from layout and copywriting through event management and promotion. Strategic partner Effusion Creative Solutions assisted with the development.

Additionally, Aker Ink has helped PRSA revamp it's email marketing processes and expand it's social media presence.

5/2/11 Concrete Flooring Manufacturer Selects Aker Ink to Oversee Content Marketing Strategy and PR

Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF) has tapped Aker Ink and strategic partner New Angle Media to provide content marketing, social media marketing, SEO and PR services. APF develops high-performance flooring products and systems using advanced polymer chemistry.

Contact us to learn more about Aker Ink PR and marketing services.

5/1/11 Aker Ink to Oversee PR & Marketing Efforts for Program Assisting Couples After Prostate Cancer

Aker Ink has been selected to assist Solutions for Intimacy with PR, blogging and website design services. Solutions for Intimacy assists couples with intimacy issues following prostate cancer. Cofounder Cindie Hubiak has also authored "A Woman's Guide to Thriving after Prostate Cancer," which hits the market late summer. Aker Ink will help promote the book as well.

3/15/11 Aker Ink to Assist Personal Development Center with PR Efforts

The Center for Intuitive Development has tapped Aker Ink and strategic partner Wired PR to launch an integrated PR campaign to build the organization's brand awareness and credibility.

The Center for Intuitive Development is an educational center for self awareness, personal development and spiritual enlightenment.

Contact us to learn more about Aker Ink PR and marketing services.

3/1/11 Aker Ink Cofounds PR Launch Pad

In cooperation with Wired PR, Aker Ink has cofounded PR Launch Pad, a PR and marketing communications training module for individuals, non-profits and small businesses. It provides participants with the knowledge and tools to implement PR and marketing campaigns on their own, in accordance with industry best practices. Initial modules include:

• Introduction to PR
• How to Create a PR Plan
• Media Outreach 101
• Media Outreach 201
• Media Training 101
• E-mail Marketing Strategies for a PR Campaign
• How to Create a Social Media Strategy
• Blogging for Business

Additional training modules are under development. Each training session includes in a kit with valuable templates and tip sheets. To learn more about registration and pricing, contact Andrea Aker.

1/1/11 Aker Ink to Co-Host Introductory Marketing Seminar for Small Business Owners

Andrea Aker, owner of Aker Ink, is co-hosting an educational seminar to help small businesses and startups launch PR and marketing campaigns.
The Small Business Launch Pad: Introduction to PR, Social Media and E-mail Marketing has been designed for business owners who cannot initially afford to hire a professional PR and marketing agency. It will equip attendees with practical and affordable strategies they can implement on their own and hit the ground running immediately.

The seminar will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale.

Tickets cost $75. Each registration includes one hour of personal consulting and a Small Business Launch Pad Kit filled with tips, templates and online resources.

Learn more and register for the Small Business Launch Pad. You can also e-mail or call Andrea at (602) 339-7339 for detailed information. Andrea is co-hosting the seminar with Beth Cochran, owner Wired PR in Phoenix.

1/1/11 Andrea Aker Assumes Chair Position on PR Industry Board

Andrea Aker, owner of Aker Ink, is now serving as the chair of the Technology Committee for the Phoenix chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She is currently serving the second year in a three-year term on the board of directors.

Andrea is responsible for website operations, e-mail communications and social media. “I plan to overhaul the website and enhance our social media networks so members get the best experience possible. I believe these efforts will ultimately lead to increased membership and retention.”

PRSA is the world's largest and foremost organization of public relations professionals. It provides professional development, sets standards of excellence and upholds principles of ethics for its members and, more broadly, the multi-billion dollar global public relations profession.