TEMPE, Ariz., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — With a combined 30 years of general construction experience in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan and Northern and Southern Arizona Markets, OneSource Development© is pleased to announce the expansion of their organization as the company embarks and advances a massive expansion of their services by developing a “One Source” shop for all general construction needs.

“I believe OneSource is innovating the industry. Many customers, whether they are redesigning their kitchens or building out a commercial location can get frustrated working with a volume of vendors, designers, material sourcing companies, architects, etc.,” said Brandan Millan, co-founder and owner of OneSource Development. “Our customers are extremely satisfied how streamlined we have made the daunting task of construction. The fact we are able to design, layout, provide 3D renderings, consult on material choices and fabricate granite or cabinetry in-house not only saves our customers money, but time, and everyone in construction knows the priority of their customers wanting to save time,” he continued.

“OneSource managed my construction project from beginning to end. The project manager was easy to get a hold of and the entire process was streamlined and simplified by being able to e-mail and text them and get an immediate response. It was unlike any other construction process I have been involved in,” said Natasha Nelson, owner of Yogurtini, a fast growing national self-serve frozen yogurt company. “I would trust OneSource with any of my future projects. They were absolutely incomparable. They were the most efficient and quickest construction company I have ever worked with,” she continued.

About OneSource Development:

OneSource Development is a full service general construction company specializing in commercial and residential construction based in Tempe, Arizona. OneSource is known for unconventional streamlining of the communication and construction process by innovating the “One Source, One Stop” shop with their in-house designers, granite fabrication and in-house millwork and shop. Their skilled craftsmen have over 30 years of experience in drywall, electrical, plumbing, natural stone fabrication, framing, custom media walls, kitchen and bath remodels, cabinetry and millwork, plumbing, custom tiling, electrical, HVAC and interior and exterior paint. OneSource holds a KB-1 contractors license and is bonded and insured. Created and owned by native Arizonans Brandan Millan, Donny Bolen, Tom Clouse and Timothy Russo, this team encompasses a wide range of skill sets and experience, resulting in a synergy like no other construction company in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Past projects include thousands of residential homes as well as Subway franchises, Bashas grocery stores, coffee shops, multiple restaurants and large office complexes. OneSource Development believes in giving back to the men and women in our military by donating services and a percentage of their profits to groups like Wounded Warrior Project and Autism Speaks. To learn more about OneSource Development visit www.azonesource.com , www.facebook.com/onesourcedevelopment , e-mail at info@azonesource.com or call 602.228.3913. For media contacts please contact Orange County Public Relations Agency, NN Public Relations ( www.nnpublicrelations.com ) 480.223.2410.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/onesource-development-announces-major-company-expansion-2011-06-28

We are proud to announce our latest client, True Food For Dogs.

True Food For Dogs has one, primary objective - to increase the quality and length of life for as many dogs as possible. We believe True Food for Dogs is quite simply the very best food for dogs in the world and we want your dog to have the advantages that come with using only USDA/FDA certified, for human consumption ingredients in our healthy homemade recipes.

Keep an eye out for the grand opening of their new location on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach and more news from the company on their site!

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NN Public Relations, Inc. is an Orange County, CA based boutique public relations firm with proven expertise in all aspects of Corporate Communications in the lifestyle and consumer sectors. We specialize in consumer public relations including fashion, emerging technologies, health and lifestyle, and children/baby products.

We are smart and seasoned professionals who are passionate about communicating your message. We offer the creativity and quality of a large firm with the focus and accessibility of an in-house communications department.

We have the experience and ability to think outside the ordinary parameters of public relations.

NNPR doesn’t have the layers and subsequent high costs of larger agencies. We are nimble and provide a high ROI to extend the value of your PR investment. Our expertise is overcoming challenges to gain press coverage for you.

Contact us at (949) 548-2227

Or email NNPR directly at natasha@nnpublicrelations.com

Recently on the Northshore of Oahu, Hawaii, “Heart of a Soul Surfer” the film about Bethany Hamilton who’s arm was bitten off by a shark was being shot at the Turtle Bay Resort. To check out some of our PR firm’s work behind the scenes placing product on celebrities, visit Atwater’s Blog..

-Orange County’s “City Surf” Clothing Line Seeing Growth During Retail Slowdown-

NEWPORT BEACH, CA; (July 23, 2009) — Atwater, the Newport Beach based surfwear line, today announced their expanding retail list will now include Tilly’s, Zumiez and East Coast retailer, Coastal Edge.

Founded in 2006, Atwater has gained notoriety as the “buzz brand” coming out of Southern California and was recently nominated by SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturing Association) for the prestigious “Break Through Brand of the Year” award.

“Despite the economic downturn we are still seeing growth,” said Dean Bradley, Co-founder and Creative Director for Atwater. “Tilly’s, Zumiez and Coastal Edge are new retailers for us and we are really proud to be hanging on their shelves,” he continued.

About Atwater

Created by design veterans Dean Bradley and Scott Madison, Atwater has quickly become a constant in Southern California menswear fashion. A casual, yet contemporary line combining classic surf styles with a street edge, Atwater consistently draws from the classic heritage of beach life, simultaneously incorporating an elegant, fashion-forward and more sophisticated side to casual surfwear that we call “City Surf”. The Atwater line consists of T-shirts, boardshorts, walkshorts, pants, jackets and accessories including hats by New Era. Atwater can currently be found at most major surf retailers including Jack’s, Surfside Sports, The Closet, Becker, Val Surf, Active Rideshop and fine retailers including Fred Segal and Nordstrom among many others.

About Dean Bradley

A graphic and fine artist, founder and Creative Director, Dean Bradley is internationally recognized and considered a culturally significant designer in the new school art movement and surfwear industry. Bradley’s love for the beach culture has helped shape his graphic thinking and spirit of independent design. Prior to starting Atwater, Bradley served as Art Director for surf industry giant Hurley International where he began designing T-shirt graphics and transforming his artistic abilities into commercial success. During a six-year career with Hurley, Bradley became known for his versatility in original T-shirt graphics for the men’s and girl’s T-shirt lines. Bradley consistently created best-selling designs that continued to increase sales while always setting new T-shirt design trends in the industry.

About Scott “Spides” Madison

The recognized “boardshort specialist”, Design Director Scott Madison combines his love of surfing and fashion into the Atwater brand. With more than 15 years of experience as a designer, Madison established himself as a dominant industry player as the head of design at Hurley International, Madison played a crucial role in the success of Hurley at the transition from Billabong to Hurley in 1999. Madison is highly recognized for his design innovations and credited with creating some of the industry’s top selling pieces by bringing menswear fashion influences into boardshort design.

For more information on Atwater visit www.atwatercollection.com, www.nnpublicrelations.com

Recent Press in the OCBJ!

SURF INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2009 SIMA IMAGE AWARDS

- Surf Industry Recognizes Its Most Influential Companies With 7th Annual Awards Program -

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (March 16, 2009) -The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to announce the list of nominees for the seventh annual SIMA Image Awards, the only awards program that gives the surf industry the opportunity to recognize fellow surf industry companies for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

The goal of the SIMA Image Awards is to identify the surf industry’s most influential companies and recognize them for their efforts to advance and grow the industry over the past year. This year, companies will be recognized in 15 categories: Accessory Product of the Year, Environmental Product of the Year, Footwear Product of the Year, Surfboard Model of the Year, Wetsuit of the Year, Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year, Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year, Men’s Boardshort of the Year, Men’s Retailer of the Year, Women’s Marketing Campaign of the Year, Women’s Apparel Brand of the Year, Women’s Swim Brand of the Year, Women’s Retailer of the Year, Breakthrough Retailer of the Year and Breakthrough Brand of the Year.

“SIMA is excited to announce a very deserving line-up of 2009 Image Award nominees,” said Dick Baker, SIMA chairman emeritus. “To be a final nominee is an honor as each category received more entries than ever this year. We hope all nominees are stoked, as they were selected by their peers from a very competitive group of entries. This speaks to the growing reputation and influence of the SIMA Image Awards, and we look forward to honoring this year’s nominees at Surf Summit.”

2009 SIMA IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEES

OVERALL AWARDS

Breakthrough Brand of the Year

Criteria: Recognizing the small- to mid-size men’s or women’s brand that experienced breakthrough growth between January 1 and December 31, 2008. Consider surfboard, apparel, footwear, wetsuit and accessory brands that had a breakthrough year through product development and/or increased brand recognition and appeal. Nominated companies can be new or established brands, but must have annual U.S. sales of at least $1 million and no more than $25 million.

Atwater
Firewire Surfboards
Sanuk Footwear
Skullcandy
Von Zipper

Broadcast PR is something not understood by many PR people. I had the lucky chance to start my career working for three former tv producers for KTLA, Los Angeles. We shot video, wrote scripts, edited and produced packages for our clients. Every day we would receive a report detailing where our stories ran. The days of packaged PR stories for the news are a lot different than they were a few years ago and PR professionals must stay up to date on how newsrooms get their information.

Clients of mine often want broadcast publicity. What do you do for a client who specifically wants broadcast PR in Orange County? Obviously you can reach out to the larger Los Angeles TV newsrooms, but we have a gem in our own backyard that reaches only OC. Daybreak OC on cable channel KDOC airs every morning covering news and interests around Orange County. Check it out one morning, it is actually a really good news program and being an OC resident, I enjoy the local stories. Below is one of my clients on Daybreak OC just last week.

If you would like NN Public Relations to help you with your broadcast PR strategy, give us a call!

Did you see it? Saw it and loved it. Did you also notice all the product placement and name brand mentions within the dialogue? The stand-out to me was the website Bag, Borrow or Steal, a site where members can borrow a designer bag or jewelry. I am sure they are hoping to land the same success Sarah Jessica Parker brought to the pricey Manolo Blahniks brand. I am going to guess this was a good move for them.

Client Silver Cross Baby had huge success after it’s appearance on Sex and the City! Sarah Jessica Parker was also seen pushing her Silver Cross around New York. These appearances were priceless to the brand. If you are looking to get strategic with your brand and put it in the hands of Hollywood, give Orange County’s NN Public Relations a call.

What are the benefits of PR vs. advertising and other marketing tools in a down economy? From my experience in the agency world, a receding economy eventually meant that companies were cutting and pulling back on their marketing budgets. Is this is exactly the opposite of what they should be doing. Working in the PR business for over ten years I have seen how PR can be the most cost effective for most businesses compared to other expensive forms of promotion.

Sharon Lechter of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” says “ I personally believe PR is the absolute best way to promote and expand your business.” Lechter is not a PR person, she is a marketer. She also quotes Bill Andres of Andres Associates who says “Companies that keep their names in the public eye during a downturn are more likely to be perceived as successful, enduring and solid.”

What do you think? What has been your experience when it comes to PR during a slowing economy?

At NN Public Relations we try to always think ahead so we don’t miss any important deadlines. We also make sure we know every publication’s photo requirements, deadlines, story themes and more for hundreds of gift guides. Don’t get left behind trying to “sell” your story 3 weeks before Christmas, give Orange County’s NN Public Relations a call at 949-548-2227.

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We love our new client GAME TRUCK! Currently Game Truck is operating in Arizona and Southern California and is now awarding franchises in 35 states. Video game lovers and mothers in charge of planning their kids special birthday or event love this new concept. Keep checking in to see what Game Truck is up to.

Game Truck Awards Franchising Opportunity

Popular Mobile Video Game Theatre Now Available In Over 35 States

Tempe, AZ. (April 28, 2008) – Game Truck, the original and world’s first Mobile Video Game Theater, announces today the immediate availability of Game Truck franchises in 35 states. Now, anxiously-awaiting, game-loving entrepreneurs will have the chance to run their own mobile video game business.

“Game Truck is a proven system for making money while running a unique and exciting business. Since inception, we have had a huge demand and interest from people around the country who want to have fun while owning their own company. Game Truck is a perfect match for passionate entrepreneurs,” said Scott Novis, inventor and owner of the Game Truck. “Franchising was the logical next step. It is a way for people to share in this passion and jump into the fun aspect of this business without going through the learning stages we have gone through over the past two years,” he continued.

Stemmed from the mind of former video game executive and entrepreneur Scott Novis, Game Truck aims to bring people together to enjoy gaming in a multiplayer gaming environment and to provide gamers with the best gaming experience available.

Game Truck offers several functions, the forefront of which is convenient, interactive, mom friendly birthday parties for children. Being self powered, “The Game Truck only needs a place to park and people to play to throw a great party,” said Scott Novis. It provides gamers of all ages with a birthday party for two hours or more. Complete with four 50-inch high definition plasma TVs and all the latest video game consoles, the Game Truck is operated by a Game Coach who helps manage the party and provides a positive gaming role model for kids.

By only offering multiplayer games, the Game Truck ensures that everyone at the party is having a fun-filled experience together. Through the Game Truck, Novis aims to bring the youngest generation of gamers together, believing that playing a game of Halo™ can be more interactive than playing a round of golf with friends. “It’s good to play together,” said Novis. “And video games, especially multiplayer games, provide some of the most compelling social entertainment on the planet.”

“The most appealing aspects of buying a Game Truck franchise is that your business is mobile. No brick and mortar, no time wasted finding a retail location and negotiating leases. You can be up and ready to go within two to three months. The ramp up time from decision to purchase to collecting revenue is comparatively shorter than most businesses,” said David Wachtel, Chief Operating Officer of Game Truck.

To learn more about being awarded a Game Truck franchise you may contact Manish Adhiya at manish@gametruckparty.com or call 760.438.0202.

About Game Truck:

Game Truck is the original and world’s first Mobile Video Game Theater. Game Truck aims to bring people together to enjoy gaming in a multiplayer environment and to provide gamers with the best gaming experience available. Starting with only one truck in August 2006, there is now a fleet of Game Trucks throughout the Phoenix area. Currently Game Truck is selling franchises in 35 states and the company is expanding operations into the Los Angeles area. To learn more about Game Truck please visit www.gametruckparty.com