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Company executives say cost cuts will pave the way to a better future for Hewlett-Packard, with a focus on software, services and storage.
Hewlett-Packard says that by making cuts now, its investing in its future. But some analysts are still waiting for the other shoe to drop. The Palo Alto, Calif., computer giant,
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or roughly 10 percent of its worldwide workforce.
Representatives said the company expects the measure, which serves to streamline operations such as information technology and seek out redundancies among the product groups, will save it nearly $2 billion per year, boosting profits and allowing it reinvest in its products as well as to offset so-called competitive pressures, said Mark Hurd, Hewlett-Packard Co.s
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Righting its finances is only the first step in HPs plan to remake itself into a more formidable competitor, the company indicated. The restructuring will also adjust the way its direct sales staff works, making it easier for representatives to sell a wider range of products and services to businesses, for example. But the company left out numerous details about the rest of its future planssome of which might not be final as of nowincluding how it might adjust its product lines, such as PCs, storage, software and services.
Thus, despite largely viewing HPs restructuring in positive light, analysts said they were still waiting to hear more. HP has a long list of issues to address, ranging from better sorting out the relationship between its indirect and direct sales channelsan issue the restructuring touches on by disbanding the HP Customer Solutions Group, which was responsible for sales to businesses, and moving the groups salespeople into its product groupsto differentiating its products from competitors and clearing up the confusion that having two PC brands creates, several analysts said. "No one wants to see HP fail, because its one of the few remaining global PC companies and one of the few remaining systems companies that can do end-to-end solutions," which involves selling and servicing products ranging from back-end servers and software to desktop PCs, said Leslie Fiering, an analyst with Gartner Inc., of Stamford, Conn. "And, at the end of the day, it makes good products." But good products only go so far. HP could make a useful start by addressing customers complaints about its large business account teams, which Fiering said have been known to set high expectations and not follow through.
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"At the end of the day, the salespeople must return phone calls. Its account management 101," Fiering said. "I cant tar every team with the same brush, but fact that there are so many [complaints] leads one to think its structural."
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En route to a high school reunion, Taku Morisaki reflects on his past. Ten years earlier, transfer student Rikako fell for Taku's friend Matsuno, perhaps to hide the alienation she felt at an unwelcoming school. On a trip to Hawaii, her money was stolen, and she surprisingly turned to Taku for help-a simple and possibly innocent act that changed the trio's relationships forever.
Based on a Saeko Himura novel originally serialized in Animage magazine, this is Studio Ghibli's only television drama and was made by the studio's younger members for a themed broadcast during the Golden Week holiday. The stress of making OW and Here Is Greenwood simultaneously would leave director Mochizuki briefly hospitalized. The studio also made two animated shorts to celebrate the 40th anniversary of broadcaster Nippon TV.
Taku Morisaki - is our main character in the beginning he doesn't go looking for love, love just finds him. He is a average school boy, good at sports, smart and extra kind to the ladies. He likes helping others out, in fact it's what got him in this kind of situation in the first place. But the word that describes him the best is probably "amateur". And now the question is how does a amateur react when he falls in love?
Rikako Muto - is the beautiful new girl. She is talented, sporty and extra arrogant. Rikako is also very smart and tricky. Her family is having a lot of problems at the moments so she tends to get sensitive. She even went as far as to try to fly with plane with the money she borrowed form friends. Well, not only is she a bad planner but she is even worse wiu love.
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2 | 海がきこえる Umi ga Kikoeru [I Can Hear the Sea] | 6+02 | |
3 | シーサイド ストリート Shiisaido Sutoriito Seaside Street | 3+28 | |
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US 20060101423 A1 Abstract Data is requested by an XML application conforming to the XML data model. The data is stored in an SQL database conforming to the relational data model. A mapping component transforms the XML query into an SQL query using a mapping component comprising instructions obtained from an instruction set defined by a mapping algebra. The transformed operation is used to retrieve the data. Once retrieved, the algebraically defined mapping component transforms the SQL data from data conforming to the relational data model to data conforming to the XML data for use in the XML application.
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Description This application is related by subject matter to the invention disclosed in commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/652214.1 filed on Aug. 29, 2003, entitled �MAPPING ARCHITECTURE FOR ARBITRARY DATA MODELS.� The present invention relates generally to the field of mapping between data models, and more particularly to an elegant method and apparatus for mapping between data models using an algebraic instruction set ensuring that the mapping performed has optimal characteristics. In recent decades, since the use of computers has become prevalent, the number and type of useful computer applications is expanding, as is their complexity. Furthermore, the world is increasingly populated with information sources where in many cases the data is represented differently from source to source. Thus, increasingly, applications involve using more than one data model. For example, an application might read and manipulate data from one source, in which data is stored in object form, and another source, in which data is stored in relational database form. As another example, a web-based XML application may sometimes be required to utilize data of another type, such as relational database data. In one common scenario, for example, an XML application generates and manipulates XML documents that appear to the user to exist in files or as network packets, when in fact, they are being created on demand through translation from relational database representations. For these applications, it is necessary to develop some method or apparatus whereby fundamental operations, such as operations that accomplish the reading and writing of data, in one data model, are translated into accurate corresponding operations in another data model, and vice versa. It is similarly necessary to be able to accurately convert a structural representation of one data model to a corresponding equivalent structural representation in another data model. To solve these problems, methods of mapping between data models have been developed. However, the task of transforming between data models is still very costly and often inefficient as witnessed by the endless list of products that provide some form of mapping between data models. Attempted solutions to the problem of data model mapping have included approaches that add extensions to query languages (e.g., in the �FOR XML� and �OPEN XML�) products, approaches that explicitly generate code conforming to one or another data mode, and declarative mapping approaches. However, in general, these products tend to be specific to particular data models and of limited applicability. Thus, a generally applicable, unified and declarative mapping approach allowing mapping between any two data models was developed and disclosed in commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/652214.1 filed on Aug. 29, 2003, entitled �MAPPING ARCHITECTURE FOR ARBITRARY DATA MODELS,� the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference. That application specifies the syntax of an innovative declarative mapping approach. But in order for a declarative mapping approach to be not only generally applicable, but also generally accepted, and optimally useful, it would be advantageous if it ensured that the mapping performed using the approach was always both bi-directional and composable. There is therefore a need for a generally applicable, unified, data model mapping approach that is both bi-directional and composable summary of the invention. The present invention satisfies this need. The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a computing device with a processor that executes a software receiving element comprising instructions that receive or accept data conforming to a first data model. The computing device also executes a software transformation element comprising instructions causing transformation of operations or data conforming to the first data model into other operations or data conforming to a second data model. The software transformation element instructions are obtained from a set of programming language instructions that are semantically defined by a mapping algebra that mathematically ensures that the transformation conforms to at least one mapping property, such bidirectional mapping or compositional mapping. Another embodiment of the present invention resides in a method for transforming data including receiving data or operations conforming to a first data model and transforming the data conforming to the first data model into other data or operations conforming to a second data model using executable instructions obtained from a set of programming language instructions. These programming language instructions are semantically defined by a mapping algebra, with the mapping algebra mathematically ensuring that the transformation conforms to at least one mapping property, such as bidirectional mapping or compositional mapping. Yet another embodiment of the present invention comprises a computer-readable medium having instructions for performing steps that include the transforming of received data or operations conforming to a first data model into other data or operations conforming to a second data model, with the instructions being obtained from a set of programming language instructions. These programming language instructions are semantically defined by a mapping algebra, with the mapping algebra mathematically ensuring that the transforming of the received data conforms to at least one mapping property, such as bidirectional or compositional mapping. One advantage of embodiments of the present invention is their general applicability and ability to map between any two data models. Embodiments of the present invention may be used to transform data conforming to an XML data model to data conforming to a relational data model, or from data conforming to an object data model to data conforming to a relational data model. Because of the general applicability of the mapping algebra of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention may also implement products such as �ObjectSpaces,� �MBF,� �WinF S,� �S QLXML,� �FORXML,� �Hibernate,� �TopLink� and International Business Machine Corp.'s �SDO's� (service data objects). Furthermore, executable instructions designed in accordance with embodiments of the present invention provide the benefits traditionally associated with modular programming. Mapping routines that work across data model can be re-used, are easier to understand and need only be changed once to effect global changes in an application. Furthermore, mapping routines can be constructed from other mapping routines without losing critical mathematical properties. Another advantage of embodiments of the present invention is that they provide a way of guaranteeing that data model mapping is both compositional and bidirectional. Other advantages of embodiments of the present invention improve the compilation efficiency of programming languages by providing a formal, recognizable and complete algebraic description of optimized mapping operations implemented in such programming languages. Further advantages of the present invention should become apparent from the detailed description below. FIGS. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an implementation of the method of Definitions As used herein, the term �data� is meant in its broadest possible sense, and includes both �data� commands that specify executable operations, data resulting from such operations as well as the underlying metadata that defines the structure, and relationship and/or fields of a data model. Overview the Transformation Problem Turning now to In a common scenario, an application may be executing operations conforming to a first data model. For example, an XML application may be executing XML operations. In Step 100, a �query� operation is encountered, for example an �XQuery� operation, signaling a request for the retrieval of data. It is not uncommon for this data to conform to some relational (e.g. SQL) or other data model other than XML. Thus in step 110, the data is transformed or �mapped� so that �XQuery� operation becomes a relational data operation. Mapping techniques for accomplishing such transformations are known. However, in accordance with the present invention, a series of executable instructions accomplishes this transformation, where the instruction are obtained from a set of programming language instructions semantically defined by a mapping algebra. The mapping algebra guarantees that the transformation adheres to certain mathematical properties. Specific embodiments of such an algebra are described more fully below. Once the mapping operation is complete, in Step 120 the XQuery operation is replaced with an SQL or other relational data operation allowing retrieval of data conforming to the relation data model (e.g., tabular data). Once the data is retrieved, in Step 130, the retrieved data is again transformed, this time from a data conforming to a relational data base model to data conforming to the XML model. In this way, the data can be used by the XML applications. Furthermore, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the transformation again is executed using instructions derived from an algebraically defined operation set. Turning now to As shown in Mode and Operation of a Mapping Algebra A Unified Mapping System Environment Preferably, the mapping algebra of embodiments of the present invention is used to semantically define the intruction set of an otherwise unified, generally applicable mapping system. A unified three part declarative system of mapping operations, and their syntax, is disclosed U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/652214.1 filed on Aug. 29, 2003, entitled �MAPPING ARCHITECTURE FOR ARBITRARY DATA MODELS� incorporated herein by reference. The system will not be described in great detail here. However, broadly, in the disclosed system, the mapping between the data models is described using a declarative three part mapping schema that provides the information about the correspondence of the structures, fields and relationships between the data models. The system 300 specifies a source data model 302 and a target data model 304, where mapping occurs from the source model 302 to the target model 304 via a mapping component 306. Each data model (302 and 304) has associated therewith metadata characteristics that exposes one or more entities that can be related. That is, the source model 302 exposes source metadata characteristics 308 and the target model 304 exposes target metadata 310 characteristics which metadata (308 and 310) each comprise conceptual entities that are directly relatable via the mapping component 306. The metadata characteristics include the concepts (or expressions) of structure, field, and relationship. The system semantically differentiates the target and source. Thus some domains are classified as the sources 302 and others are classified as the targets 304. The target model 304 holds the view of the source model 302. The mapping is materialized using the query language of the target domain. The source model 302 is the persistent location of the data, and the mapping component translates the query written in the target domain query language to the source domain query language. Thus, this three-part architecture allows one to generalize and unify the semantics of the mapping information in terms of the set of operations that are performed for any given mapping. Turning now to The structure is the base component of the data model schema, and serves as a container for related mapping fields. Examples include a table in a relational domain, a complex type element in the XML domain, and a class in an object domain. A field entity is a data model concept that holds typed data. Conceptually, the field holds scalar values, although in some cases, the field can hold complex data (such as XML data type and UDT). Examples for mapping fields include columns in a relational data model, attributes and simple type elements in an XML domain, and properties in an object domain. The relationship is the link and association between two structures in the same data model, and describes how structures in the same domain relate to each other. The relationship is established through either common fields in the two structures, and/or containment/reference where a structure contains another structure, e.g., XML containment hierarchy, and an object that references another object through its field. A Mapping Design Pattern Example Using the Unified System An example illustrating the unified mapping system is now provided using an inheritance hierarchy of pets and a person that owns pets. The following is a block of source code that defines a class �Person� in ObjectSpaces, one of the many proamming languages that conform to the object data model paradigm:
Note that in accordance with well known principles of such object-oriented definitions, the �Dog� and �Cat� classes inherit the �PetId� and �Name� fields of the defined �Pet� Class. In an embodiment of the present invention, program instructions used to accomplish mapping functions include those in a mapping file containing references to the relational and object or XML schemas. In this embodiment, these schemas provide the metadata about the mapped objects and tables including the idenity columns/properties and the applicable relationships:
Note that the �rsd� and �osd� extensions refer to relational and object schema definitions, respectively. The most trivial pattern maps a single class to a single table and each field to a column. Mapping provides the ability to rename both the table name and the column names. In the example below the �Dogs� table is mapped to the �Dog� class and the �ID� column to the �PetID� field. The �Name� and �IsBabySafe� columns are not renamed. The �Dogs� table is shown below.
In this embodiment, the Map element provides the existence semantics. It specifies that for every row instance in the table there exists an object instance in the application and for every object instance in the application there exists a row in the corresponding table. The FieldMap element provides the copy semantics. It specifies the column to copy from/to the object field:
This mapping operation is illustrated in Exemplary Algebraic Expressions In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a mapping algebra semantically defines the instructions in the mapping file. The following table describes the operators of an exemplary mapping algebra and explains the design pattern they address. The term �source� designates a type in one domain. These operators are applied to the source type and results in a definition of a target type:
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an exemplary mapping operation is now illustrated to show the use of an exemplary mapping algebra that semantically defines the mapping operations of the mapping file. In some instances, a single object instance is stored in multiple tables, and, therefore, the columns from multiple tables may need to be mapped to the fields of a single class. Continuing with the �Person� class example, taken from object oriented environment, that class has �PersonID,� �Name,� �Street,� �City,� �State� and �Zip� fields. At the same time, the database has separate tables �People� and �Address� that have one-to-one relationship. That one-to-one relationship is illustrated in tabular form below.
The SubMap element adds an additional table specified by the Source and SourceRelationship attributes to the Person Map. This allows mapping columns from the �Address� table to fields of the target class (�Person�) of the container map:
The mapping expressed using the exemplary algebra will be as follows: �People.Rename(ID, PersonID).Up(Address,PersonID).Target (Person).� The mapping operation and its expression using an exemplary mapping algebra are illustrated in Advantageously, the operators of the mapping algebra illustrated in the preceding example define a type based, rather than a value based, language for performing mapping. As is known in the field of programming language development, �type� based languages are those that make extensive use of �types,� i.e., defined categories of instances whose content is constrained by the defined category. The term �value,� on the other hand, refers to the particular content of an instance of a given type. Type-based approaches to programming language and application development have advantages over value-based approaches. Type-based approaches to programming environment development, for example, facilitate error detection at compile time. It is therefore an advantage that the mapping algebra of the preceding embodiment defines a mapping between types. Properties of the Exemplary Mapping Algebra In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the exemplary mapping algebra of the preceding example guarantees that mapping instructions, for example, in a mapping file, that are semantically defined by the algebra, will execute mapping operations that conform to certain mapping properties. Such properties may include bidirectional mapping qualities and compositional mapping qualities. The precise definition of �bidirectional� and �compositional� requires that the mapping algebra be defined precisely, preferably using some well known axiomatic notational form. For instance, in the exemplary algebra of the preceding example, an expression M simultaneously defines: (1) a transformation from source type T to target type T.M; (2) a read, or get, function └M┘ from T to T.M that transforms a value of type T to a value of the mapped type T.M; and (3) an update, or put, function ┌M┐ from T�T.M to T that takes a value of type T (the �original� value) and a value of the mapped type T.M (the �modified value) and reconstructs a �modified� value of the source type T. Advantageously, the exemplary algebra has both bidirectional and compositional qualities. Mathematically, �bidirectional� means (amongst other possible properties) that:
�Compositional� mapping means that for any mapping expression M and N, the composition M.N is a bi-directional mapping expression and that the corresponding read and write function satisfy └M┘(└N┘t)=└M.N┘(t) and ┌M┐(┌N┐t,r)=┌M.N┐(t,r). Exemplary Operating Environment Turning now to In the exemplary environment of Server computer 722 provides management of database 770 by way of database server system software, which may conform, for example, to the relational data model. As such, server 722 acts as a storehouse of data and provides that data to a variety of data consumers. In the example of Client computers 721 that desire to use the data stored by server computer 722 can access the database 770 via communications network 780. Client computers 721 request the data by way of queries. In the embodiment disclosed in Turning now to Computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Memory 804, removable storage 808 and non-removable storage 810 are all examples of computer storage media. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can accessed by device 800. In an embodiment of the present invention, executable instructions derived from program instructions defined by a mapping algebra may be stored on such computer storage media. Device 800 may also contain communications connection(s) 812 that allow the device to communicate with other devices. Communications connection(s) 812 is an example of communication media. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Device 800 may also have input device(s) 814 such as keyboard, mouse, pen, voice input device, touch input device, etc. Output device(s) 816 such as a display, speakers, printer, etc. may also be included. All these devices are well know in the art and need not be discussed at length here. While the invention has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that modification and variations may be made without departing from the principles of the invention as described above and set forth in the following claims. Accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims as indicating the scope of the invention. Referenced by
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Feb 07, 2013, 02:15 AM | |
I just converted two of the DPS-600PB supplies.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1581061 By grounding pin #4, the fan is barely audible. It will ramp up when pushed hard. These are very easy to convert and lifting the DC ground is as easy as snipping a couple wires and removing a mounting screw and inserting a small piece of insulator. In series it is 24.5V, 47A. |
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I thought I read several times in the various threads that only the PS-3601-1C version of the ESP135 was quieter with a temperature controlled fan. The DPS-600PB version was noisy with people trying to slow the fan down with resistors while not overheating the supply. |
Feb 07, 2013, 10:44 AM | |
Just to be clear, the Solid Hobbies supplies are made from the DPS-600PB. Once pin 4 is grounded, the fan is very quiet when running at low amperage. Even at fairly high current draw, it is still quieter than my PL8. I'm not sure exactly what the OP is meaning by "quiet", but my DPS-600PB based PS is a lot quieter than my previous power supplies.
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It sounds (no pun intended) like the DPS-600PB will be fine if I ground pin 4. |
Feb 07, 2013, 03:32 PM | |||
OK, I found the video that Jeremy made showing how quiet the DPS-600PB gets by grounding pin #4. His main goal in the video was to show that the fan will still speed up if the unit gets hot so it is safe to do the mod. But you can sort of tell just how quiet it runs. He is even running it at 50A and it is still quiet.
Feb 07, 2013, 06:50 PM | |
I am testing my setup right now. I run two DSP-600PB's in series. That gives me 25.7V at 47A. I have hooked up two 6S 6000mAh packs so I can run the PL8 at 40A, 25V output, about 1000W. This has the power supply pulling about 12A from the household outlet which is holding right at 122V at the present. The PL8 is drawing 25.7V @ 45.5A from the PS. At this power, the PL8 is noticeably louder than the two DPS-600PB's. I am attaching some pics that I took while testing.
Feb 08, 2013, 02:03 PM | |
Hi rampman,
The fans ramp up,(pardon the pun), as the amps rise. The air coming out of the exhaust on the PS is only warm at the amps I posted above. I believe the fans on these power supplies run higher in stock form because they are designed to be mounted in an additional case and then those cases mounted in racks with many other servers, all producing heat. Mine got only slightly warm to the touch and that was running at 25.7V, 45.5A, almost the rated limit. I haven't personally heard a quieter power supply when it's fan was running than these DSP-600PBs. |
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It is a question when the American people get fed up, not our trying to educate them by itself. It will take both. For now the majority think we're kooky.
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We're Going To Need A Bigger Boat! King Fish Media Announces Expansion, Growth
SALEM, Mass., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent CMI poll of 389 marketing decision makers, 99% of respondents reported using at least one form of content marketing. A recent Advertising Age survey of marketing executives revealed that more than half plan to spend much more on content marketing in the coming year. King Fish Media, the leading provider of marketing solutions, provided more evidence of this growth with the announcement of a Chicago expansion, new clients, new hires, and several key internal promotions.
The Salem-based agency announced a series of new clients for 2012-2013 including: Ameriprise, Avnet, Boston Market, HIMMS, Kretschmer Wheat Germ, Market Forge Industries, and Restaurants.com. To help the company meet these growing demands, King Fish announced the hiring of Keith Wiegold as Director, Client Strategy. Wiegold will be based in Chicago, IL, and is now leading King Fish's aggressive customer growth. At their Salem, MA headquarters, the company hired Topher Dubay as Digital Producer and Ginny Jackson as Studio Designer. Scott Berkley was promoted to VP, Client Services and Kristen Villalongo was promoted to Art Director.
"The marriage of storytelling with mobile, social, and video technologies has created thrilling content marketing opportunities for brands. The rules have changed. You can now interact with customers in ways never before possible," said Cam Brown, President of King Fish Media. "Keith, Scott, Kristen, Topher and Ginny know how to navigate these waters better than anyone. Their ability to stay ahead of the curve and to innovate is why so many clients are turning to us to partner on their marketing programs."
Keith Wiegold comes to King Fish from LiveWorld where he was sales director for the Midwest. Prior to LiveWorld, Keith held senior roles at Omnicom, Publicis, Hearst, and Meredith. He is a featured speaker and author, and has served as adjunct professor at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and Integrated Marketing Communications, teaching masters candidates about the evolving media landscape, new technologies, and resulting changes in economic models.
Scott Berkley brings 20 years of experience leading in-house creative and project management teams and overseeing creative execution of cross platform marketing programs within publishing, advertising, and investment organizations. As VP, Client Services, Berkley will oversee project management teams and strategic partnerships. Kristen Villalongo, King Fish's new Art Director, has run award-winning King Fish campaigns (Davey, Pearl, Hermes) for Zappos, David's Bridal, Keurig and BBVA Compass Bank. Internally, Villalongo manages the King Fish studio and all photo/video shoots conducted by King Fish on behalf of our clients. Topher Dubay previously worked at Mullen as a Digital Producer where he co-managed the strategic planning and execution of all digital projects for Mullen's largest account (Jet Blue) including the first-ever live online game show. Prior to Mullen, Dubay was a Digital Producer at Arnold Worldwide where he managed broadcast, print, digital and radio projects for major accounts including Progressive Direct, Tyson Foods, Dell, Jack Daniels and Bank Midwest among others. Ginny Jackson joins King Fish having executed creative campaigns for Sonesta Hotels, Kayem Foods, and Dancing Deer Bakery. At King Fish, Jackson will work with the art director and project managers creating presentations, print collateral, direct mail projects, interactive PDFs, HTML emails, ad banners, websites, and more. For more information, or to speak with executives from King Fish Media, please contact Mark Ballard, 646-391-0453 or firstname.lastname@example.com About King Fish Media King Fish® ( www.KingFishMedia.com) is an award-winning marketing agency with services ranging from digital (websites, social media, mobile apps, email) to custom magazines and direct mail to events (webcasts and live) and marketing analytics. From conception to implementation, King Fish Media helps its clients drive sales and grow revenue by delivering the right content to the right media channels, the right way. Having won numerous awards for integrated marketing, proof of return on investment, content, and design, King Fish has created profitable programs for companies such as Albertsons, BabyAge.com, Bank of America, BBVA Compass, Boston Market, Carrabba's, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, IBM, Keurig, Nuance, Source Media, SUPERVALU, and Zappos, and others. The King Fish ThinkTank blog was named one of the leaders in content marketing by Junta42, and the "Kings of Content" app is available free on iTunes and Droid. SOURCE King Fish MediaCheck Out Our Best Services for Investors
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