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DESIGNER INDASHIO ROCKS THE RUNWAY AT FUNKSHION FASHION WEEK MIAMI WITH SPLAT HAIR COLOR & SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA

Last weekend Miami set record temperatures outside and on the runway. International designer INDASHIO brought his hottest designs of the season to the main stage runway at Miami Beach’s famed Funkshion fashion tents.  Attendees included Grammy winner LAZEE, Swedish House Mafia, and recording artist Gia Bella, who performed to a packed audience in the chic white fashion tents on South Beach’s Ocean Drive.

Models strutted down the catwalk in INDASHIO’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection dubbed “Klub Kid.” The collection features male and female designs in  bold prints, flirty cuts, and of course, the designer’s signature touch of multicolor urban flair to accentuate the extraordinary fashionable lifestyle. Models were also adorned in one-of-a-kind jewelry by LEOPARDS GEM and prismatic hair color courtesy of SPLAT! Hair Color. The show marked INDASHIO’s fifth show at Funkshion.

“Funkshion is one of the most fun fashion weeks it’s all about music and fashion. Teaming up with Splat! Hair Color complements my colorful collection perfectly! The one of a kind jewelry by Leopards Gem is like the cherry on top”

To view additional images of INDASHIO’s Funkshion show visit, www.indashio.com/blog. 

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About INDASHIO
TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and stylist INDASHIO is one of the youngest talents ever to show at New York Fashion Week. Since the 2003 launch of his self-titled collection, INDASHIO has dressed an avalanche of celebrities including Amber Rose,  Aubrey O’day, Adrienne Baillon,  Denise Richards,  Johnny Weir, Nicky Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Christina Milian, Shontelle, Vanessa Carlton and Vivica A. Fox.

His designs and dynamic personality have been featured in fashion print and TV, including articles and segments for WWD &MTV. INDASHIO was crowned “GLAM GOD” after participating in 8 weeks as a contestant on VH1’s Glam God hosted by Vivica A. Fox. INDASHIO continues to make his mark as an international fashion icon.

About  SPLAT

Created by Corona, CA-based hair color products company DeveloPlus, SPLAT™ is the new extreme, shocking, expressive way for teens and young adults to demonstrate their independence.

The SPLAT ™ “Rebellious Colors” include, “Blue Envy”; “Luscious Raspberries”; “Pink Fetish”; “Lusty Lavender”, “Aqua Rush” and “Multi-Color”.  It is the only product of its type to offer the complete coloring kit—color, bleach and peroxide.  Once applied, the color vibrantly lasts 4 to 6 weeks, longer than any other brand out there.

SPLAT™ is available at all major retailers and drug outlets across the nation, including Walgreen, Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite-Aid, K-Mart, Meijer and more.

For additional information on Splat™ and other DeveloPlus products including Color Oops™ and No Gray™, please visit www.splathaircolor.com or www.Developlus.com

About HOTEL BREAKWATER

Hotel Breakwater, the upscale oceanfront boutique resort located on Miami Beach’s legendary Ocean Drive, is set to re-open late spring 2011. Following multi-million dollar renovations by new parent company Jordache Jeans, the property will again capture the essence of the city’s glamorous lifestyle with its 100 sleek rooms and suites, chic lounges and “unfiltered” concierge services. For more information, please visit www.breakwatersouthbeach.com.

*Note: Miss Ink proudly volunteered public relations services for the 2011 Taste of Pinecrest.

PINECREST, Fla.  – March 21, 2011 – On Sunday, March 6, the Pinecrest Business Association and Panter, Panter, & Sampedro, P.A. hosted the Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest at Pinecrest Gardens.

Over 6,000 people attended the event, which raised approximately $30,000 for the five public schools in Pinecrest bringing the total raised from the event since 2003 to an impressive $250,000.

This year’s event included 15 Pinecrest-area restaurants—including EVOS, The Butcher Shop, Cold Stone Creamery, Sergio’s, Crepe Maker, Roasters’ n Toasters, and Clarabelle’s Cupcakes—each offering attendees a taste of signature items from their menus.

The event also featured booths from more than 25 local businesses; performances by local school groups; rides for kids; a children’s activity area sponsored by the Miami Dolphins Special Teams and Arts for Learning; as well as a raffle for prizes ranging from jewelry to vacation packages.

Photos from the event can be seen on the following pages in this issue. For more information on Pinecrest Business Association, visit pinecrestbusiness.com. Additional information about Panter, Panter & Sampedro is available at panterlaw.com.

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About Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest

Sponsored by the Pinecrest Business Association, Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A., Pinecrest-area restaurants, and businesses, the Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest was held at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida) on Sunday, March 6, 2011. The event featured Pinecrest-area restaurants, entertainment for the children, a judged art show, performances by local school groups and a business showcase. All proceeds from the Taste of Pinecrest will be donated to the five Pinecrest public schools (Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Middle, and Miami Palmetto Senior High).  For additional information on the event visit, http://www.pinecrestbusiness.com/taste_of_pinecrest.asp.

Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A. is the title sponsor of the 2011 Taste of Pinecrest.  Additional sponsors include Jackson Health System, Commissioner Gimenez, Shutts and Bowen, Baptist Health, CitiBank, Costco, Gulliver Schools, Community Newspapers, Bill Ussery Motor Companies, and Intellaclaim Public Adjusters.

Participating restaurants included The Butcher Shop, Cold Stone Creamery, Sir Pizza, EVOS, Sergio’s, Mr. Smooth & The Wrap Guy, Clarabelle’s Cupcakes, Crepe Maker, and Smoke & Spice Catering.

About Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Panter, Panter & Sampedro has been serving the South Florida community for more than 20 years.  Brett Panter and Mitchell Panter formed Panter, Panter & Sampedro to provide quality legal service in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability and many other types of law, which enable the firm to represent people injured due to the negligence of others.  For more information on the firm, visit panterlaw.com or call (305) 662-6178.

About Pinecrest Business Association

Founded in February 2000, The Pinecrest Business Association is a volunteer organization involving all of the Village of Pinecrest and surrounding areas and its more than 600 businesses. Our membership consists of more than 150 local businesses within and around the Village of Pinecrest. The Pinecrest Business Association has raised more than $225,000 for our local schools through the Taste of Pinecrest event. Additionally, we provide an annual scholarship award to a local student for college, we volunteer for Career Day at our schools, and we sponsor charitable events and participate in community events to better our community and establish goodwill and recognition for our members. For more information on the Pinecrest Business Association visit, pinecrestbusiness.com.

BNI Coral Gables and I was told that it was very helpful to several people in the room.  I didn’t deliver a complicated presentation, however, I focused on three basic principles of effective social media marketing that I have dubbed “Miss Ink’s Three C’s of Social Media Marketing.”

These are very simple concepts that I have written about before, however, after the presentation, it was clear that many people can benefit from this information. Whether you’re new to the game, or have a daily social media regimen, these three concepts are the foundation of effective social media marketing.

So, just what are “Miss Ink’s Three C’s of Social Media Marketing”?  I’m glad you asked because here we go:

1. Content: What’s in it for me? This is the question that every single person asks before purchasing a product or service. Post information in your blogs and on your social networks that people will find useful and interesting.

For example, if I simply wrote “Buy from Miss Ink” as the title of this blog, would you read it? Yeah, I didn’t think so. However, you are reading this article because it provides information of value to you. Go ahead and get creative but post information that’s relative your business and expertise.  I love the Frosty fan page on Facebook by Wendy’s.  It focuses on something that is a popular item on the restaurant’s menu but it does so in a witty way that keeps people interested.

2. Consistency: If you have a Twitter account, but are only tweeting once a week or worse, once a month, you’re completely missing the boat. You have to be consistent.

The Internet world moves at a lighting fast pace. Status updates, tweets, blogs: they are all like flashes of lighting, here one second, gone the next.

Of course the information you post doesn’t just disappear, but with so much information being shared, your tweet may be washed away by someone else’s in a flash. That’s because new information is being posted every second of every day and the likelihood that someone will actively search out what you post is really low.

If you’re not sharing information on a regular basis, how can you expect to keep up?  It’s the tried and true marketing principle of repetitive communication.  I’m not saying you need to bombard your fans with new status updates, blogs or emails every 5 minutes. But, what I am saying is be consistent by logging on everyday.  I recommend making it part of your daily schedule.

3. Conversation: Third but certainly not last is conversation.  Let’s go back to the networking event example.  If someone stands up and gives you a testimonial, would you just ignore it or would you thank them for their kind words. I’m going to bet (or at the very least hope) that you said the latter.

This is the same idea with social media. If someone comments on a blog that you wrote or retweets one of your tweets, thank them.  Similarly, participate in the conversation by “listening” (i.e., reading) what others are saying and then respond. In other words, get involved.  Communication is the only way to build relationships and that has to be a two way street.

Of course there is much more to social media marketing than these three concepts, but if you can remember “Miss Ink’s three C’s of Social Media Marketing” you’ll be on your way to powerful results.

Top 3 reasons for not using social media to promote your business:

1. I don’t have the time.

2. I don’t understand how to use it.

3. I don’t think that it would help my business.

Enough with the excuses.

Being that it’s still so “new,” I can understand why people would be intimated by social media or not see its value.  There are so many new developments, that even I get a little dizzy thinking about it from time-to-time.  So, what’s a business owner to do?

1. Make it a part of your day. Schedule it into your daily plan.

2. Create a monthly plan for your strategies and tactics.

3. Get creative with your content and stay consistent with your activity.

Still not sold that you can use social media for your business? Or, do you already have some social media presence, but rarely give it attention?

Miss Ink is offering a FREE social media analysis for your business. There is no catch and no obligation to work with us. We just want to help point you in the right direction. We will research your current social media presence, perform a quick analysis of activity and offer a few suggestions on how to improve your efforts. Interested? Email Misty@miss-ink.com to request your complimentary social media analysis. (One free analysis per business or organization. Must be located in the Greater Miami area.)

Dear Friends:

As another December races on, I, like so many of you, am reminiscing about the challenges and triumphs of 2009 and looking forward to all that awaits in 2010. January will mark two years since the inception of Miss Ink. It may seem like a small accomplishment in the grand scheme of the business world, but to me, it is an anniversary that I feel blessed to have reached.

Sometimes we take chances and sometimes they work the way we want them to and sometimes they don’t. At the end of the day, we learn and we grow. For instance, it has become clearer than ever, both personally and professionally, that people are the most important part of one’s life. To that end, I would like to take this opportunity to say that I am truly grateful to have each and every one of you in my life.

Many of you receive the Miss Ink newsletter, which I often end by saying, “thank you for allowing me to a be a member of your team.” I mean that sincerely and eagerly anticipate another year of living and learning alongside each of you.

May you and yours have a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2010.

Sincerest regards,

Misty L. Buck
President
Miss Ink

Miss Ink Holiday Hours: In celebration of the holidays, Miss Ink will be closed beginning Thursday, December 24 and reopen Monday, January 4.

Top five benefits of web content writer services:

1. Organize your ideas – It’s not easy to write about yourself or about your company.  Web content writers will interview you to organize your ideas into the message you want to deliver.
   
2. Cohesive branding – Every successful company is supported by a clearly defined message.  Professional writers will help ensure that your web site’s message is consistent with your marketing and promotional materials. The benefit is that your clients will know exactly what services and/or products you provide through one consistent and cohesive message.
3. Collaborative editing process – Once a web content writer delivers the initial content, they will work with you through the revision period to make  sure each web page is reflective of your vision for your company.  It may take several revisions but rest assured that the collaborative editing process will produce effective results.
4. Search engine optimized content – Most content writer services include search engine optimized (SEO) content.  From relevant keyword terms to hyperlinks, they should use the latest SEO techniques to help your clients and prospects find you in the search engines.
5. Network of graphic and web designers – Many web content writers work with a strong network of graphic designers, web site designers and Internet marketing companies, several which specialize in specific industries.  For example, at Miss Ink, we are happy to make recommendations based on your goals and your budget.

Did you know that Miss Ink offers web content writer services under our copywriting division? Contact us for more information including a complimentary consultation and rate quote.

SOBE WELL OPENS IN CORAL GABLES

Wellness center offers a variety of services from chiropractic to acupuncture to

nutrition in an upscale spa atmosphere

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – October 16, 2009 – SoBe Well, a comprehensive wellness center, today announced that it has opened its doors in Coral Gables.  Located at 3121 Ponce De Leon, SoBe Well’s services include chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition, as well as massage, physical therapy, and spinal decompression.

Led by renowned practitioner, author and educator, Dr. Patrece Frisbee, who boasts more than 20 years of healthcare management, SoBe Well operates under the motto “where wellness meets wellbeing.” To enhance the wellness experience, Dr. Frisbee has incorporated a green approach to her center by trading in a traditional doctor office setup for an earth-friendly, upscale spa environment complete with recycled furnishings, organic textiles as well as towels and linens made of organic materials.

“As a veteran healthcare provider I saw a void in the way that we provide healthcare.  Patients are accustomed to uncomfortable doctors’ offices that sometimes increase tension and anxiety. I created SoBe Well out of a belief that wellness is nurtured through all five senses, so our space is calming, not clinical,” says Dr. Frisbee.

In addition to its tranquil environment, SoBe Well is focused on personalization. SoBe Well’s services are available a la carte or as part of a customized, multi-pronged treatment program designed for each individual patient to address a full range of health and wellness issues.  In fact, during a new patient’s initial consultation and body evaluation, Dr. Frisbee employs advanced scientific technology to address each individual’s issues.

Once such technology is the Zyto, which tests patients’ overall health by having them place their hand on a hand cradle (similar to a mouse) for several minutes while it measures fluctuations in electrical conductivity of the skin. The test reveals a variety of personal wellbeing details, such as vitamin deficiencies and food allergies.

Complimenting the Zyto evaluation is the Foot Leveler test, which evaluates the body’s overall balance by looking at where an individual places pressure on his or her feet while in a normal standing position.  The test can indicate the sources of imbalance due to poor posture and spinal alignment problems.

“I take special care with new patients spending between one to two hours on their full body evaluation,” adds Dr. Frisbee.  “Not all health problems present symptoms, but most can be traced to improper alignment.  This is why I start evaluations with tests like the Zyto and the Foot Leveler to help me identify alignment issues.  Proper adjustments overtime can lead to improvement in the quality of life for patients and prevent further problems from developing.”

SoBe Well is currently offering a complimentary full-body evaluation for first-time visitors.  Appointments may be scheduled by calling (305) 598-6767.

SoBe Well’s office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment only.  For more information, visit www.sobewell.com.

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About SoBe Well

Located in the heart of Coral Gables, SoBe Well is an oasis of healing and health in an upscale spa atmosphere.  With an emphasis on personal care, tailored to each patient’s own wellness needs, SoBe Well offers an array of services including chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition, as well as massage, physical therapy, and spinal decompression. Led by renowned practitioner, author and educator, Dr. Patrece Frisbee, SoBe Well’s services are available a la carte or as part of a customized, multi-pronged treatment program designed for each individual patient to address a full range of health and wellness issues. SoBe Well operates under the creed, “where wellness meets wellbeing,” incorporating a green approach to its practice.  Through earth-friendly design, recycled furnishings, sustainable office supplies and organic textiles, SoBe Well is as comforting to its planet as it is to its patients. SoBe Well is located at 3121 Ponce De Leon. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment only.  For more information, call (305) 598-6767 or visit www.sobewell.com.

About Dr. Patrece Frisbee

Dr. Patrece Frisbee is a doctor of Chiropractic, a board certified Acupuncturist and a respected and visible authority on alternative therapies throughout South Florida and beyond. She is also a holistic nutritionist, a published author, and boasts more than 20 years of healthcare management experience.  Dr. Frisbee brings a high level of energy to every endeavor and possesses an uncommon ability to harness a diverse spectrum of therapies for the benefit of her patients.

Beginning her professional life with a Doctorate Degree of Chiropractic and a B.S. in nutrition, Dr. Frisbee went on to receive certifications in Acupuncture from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Herbology from Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Oriental Medicine from China Medical University in Beijing.Her quest to bring a multi-disciplined approach to diagnostics and healing has garnered national attention, and led her, in 2004, to become a founding partner of TheCEU.com, a breakthrough online continuing education resource that delivered CE credits in 50 states for Nursing, Acupuncture and Massage, and in 36 states for Chiropractic. With the publication of Back to the Basics With Balanced Nutrition, and the 2000 founding of her mobile diagnostic/treatment business serving businesses and a high-end residential clientele, she further expanded her healthcare skills to reach a wider audience.

Her boundless enthusiasm for personal interaction coupled with her strong leadership and healthcare management skills enable Dr. Frisbee to bring a wealth of assets to her practice and, most importantly, to her patients.

Staying in touch with your customers is now easier than ever! Miss Ink has joined the Constant Contact Business Partner Program to provide its clients with easy-to-use email marketing and online survey products to help them build strong, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact®, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing and online survey tools for small organizations.

With Email Marketing by Constant Contact, you can:

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•    Measure your email campaign results; see who opened and where they clicked so you can send highly targeted follow-up communications.
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Email marketing can work for your business! Use it to:

•    Announce product arrivals
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•    Give helpful tips to clients
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The way people use the Internet is changing immensely.  Just this week Nielson released a report stating that “social networking and blog sites capture more Internet time and advertising.”  The study states that:

Americans have nearly tripled the amount of time they spend at social networking and blog sites such as  Facebook and MySpace from a year ago, according to a new report from The Nielsen Company.   In August 2009, 17 percent of all time spent on the Internet was at social networking sites, up from 6 percent in August 2008.

Read the full study here: http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/social-networking-and-blog-sites-capture-more-internet-time-and-advertisinga/

Knowing this, it’s more imperative than ever to understand social media and how to use it for marketing purposes.  Some of the benefits of social media include:

•    Increased traffic to your web site
•    Increased ranking in search engines
•    Build consumer trust with direct access relationships
•    Become the go-to source in your industry (with the right content)
•    Your clients and customers can easily refer you by sharing links

Miss Ink offers a variety of services to help our clients take advantage of Internet marketing.  From social media education workshops to social media management to SEO-friendly copy writing to email newsletter campaigns, Miss Ink can help your company or organization grow through cost-effective Internet tools.

Contact us to set up your free phone consultation at (305) 537-6465 or info@miss-ink.com.

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