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Linking America is a networking and discussion group focused on developing business networking relationships within the USA.

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Latest Activity: Aug. 11, 2008

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Advertising Creative Jack Goldenberg wanted to create a viral effort to support Barack Obama for President, and in doing so has launched a small business. What started as a wristwatch to spark conversations has now become an online business. Goldenberg knows a great deal about creating viral campaigns that catch fire as his unique approach to viral marketing helped launch McDonald's Happy Meal, Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, and Pop Rocks candy.

Denville, NJ (PRWEB) March 25, 2008 -- Advertising Creative Jack Goldenberg wanted to create a viral effort to support Barack Obama for President, and in doing so has launched a small business. His original Obama for President wristwatch was so popular at parties and in public that he recently opened an online store selling a line of them. Goldenberg knows a great deal about creating viral campaigns that catch fire as his unique approach to viral marketing helped launch McDonald's Happy Meal, Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, and Pop Rocks candy.

"The goal was to open up discussions about Obama in a laid back way," said Goldenberg. "So I created a viral reminder people could wear on their wrists, sort of a mobile version of You Tube. Ultimately, we're trying to set our country on the right path, and a group of people with synchronized watches demonstrates a united effort to make things better."

I'm hoping other people can do the same, and come November, we'll be holding up our watches to show that the time for change is now, and we made it happen.
Goldenberg's line of five Obama for President watches cater to different aspects of the grassroots mindsets of Obama supporters. From catchy taglines like "Love Your Mama, Vote Obama," to "Time For a Change - We Can Believe," they offer choices that Goldenberg hopes will spur even more conversations.

"I want to convince people that Obama is the right choice, and this watch starts discussions on Obama," noted Goldenberg. "I'm hoping other people can do the same, and come November, we'll be holding up our watches to show that the time for change is now, and we made it happen."

The watches are for sale at www.obamawatches.com.
A little more about Jack:

* Board Member at The Actors Hall of Fame
* Senior Copywriter at Bristol-Myers Squibb
* Creative Director at Einstein, da Vinci & Goldenberg

To find out more about Jack Goldenberg, please visit his profile on Linkedin at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgoldenberg

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To find out more about Barack Obama, visit his Linkedin profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/barackobama
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Invitation to Tax Call with Dr. Ron Mueller

Started by Martha Sue Yeary Jun. 16, 2008.

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Comment by Jessan Dunn Otis on August 11, 2008 at 1:58pm: Set aside a bit of quiet time, hit the link http://zeitgeistmovie.com/main.htm, listen, take notes and then ... share your thoughts.

What say you, please?

Dance on ...

Jessan

Comment by Shaun Callahan on July 3, 2008 at 9:07am

Comment by Martha Sue Yeary on May 30, 2008 at 9:05pm: Let's have an old fashioned "barn-raising" to rebuild Vincent!

I have an idea on how to raise money quickly for Vincent. It requires 40 golfers who will work together to raise support for themselves to play in a golf marathon. I already have it all set up and we can do this together. We actually could pull this off in a very short time.

When I first told Vincent about the concept he was ecstatic. This was at the end of April. I knew that financially he was struggling at that time but he made it through the end of the month and into May.

We all love Vincent for who he is and how much his encouragement has touched our lives. The outpouring of concern today following his letter is a huge example of how much everyone here cares about Vincent.

On Monday night when I talked to Vincent, I suggested launching the golf tournament to raise funds. I asked Vincent how he felt $75,000 more or less would affect what he was doing in building his network. He said it would certainly help.

I know someone this last week responded to the flurry of Linkedin problems with a question to Vincent about him starting his own network. Vincent replied that if he had a couple of million $$$ he might just do that.

On Monday, I told Vincent that I felt it was perfect timing to let all of us who had been supported through the years by him and his ENCOURAGEMENT now support him and everyone could be part of that support in having the fundraising golf tournament to secure funds for him and his plan to build the network.

He asked that I send him something in writing so that he could read it. He also said that he had an excruciating headache and was going on to bed. We were to talk again on Tuesday night. That never happened. The phone calls and emails that I sent have gone unanswered.

I understand now why they were unanswered. In order to have this golf tournament it would have meant that he was saying he needed help and that was very hard for him to admit.

Will you help with this fundraising? Let's call it an old fashioned "BARN-RAISING" so that we can rebuild Vincent! This was done in all the olden days when a family lost their home to a fire. Vincent has lost not only his home to this fire; he has lost much more than that. Vincent lost his self-respect, his zest for life, his family ties that he cherished so dearly and most of all his feeling that he could create a livelihood for himself. We can join together to rebuild not only his home (a place to live) but also to rebuild the valuable respect he needs by knowing that without his asking for help … we wanted to help him.

Please contact me ASAP if you will be part of this project.

Thank you, Margaret, Jason, and all of the rest of you who today intervened in this crisis.

With much love and concern for my friend,

Martha Sue Yeary
LPGA Member
B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Pro, Inc.
www.linkedin.com/in/bionicgolfpro
marthasue@bionicgolfpro.com

619-955-6337 Office
619-453-6337 Cell

Comment by Tom Tuohy on May 19, 2008 at 8:26pm: I am pleased to join this network. As the Founder of Dreams for Kids, a global youth and childrens organization based in Chicago I look forward to conversation which advances our respective interests.

Dreams for Kids will be establishing a presence in 50 states and 50 countries in the next 25 months to advance our mission of bringing a generation of diverse youth together to become active members of their local communities and citizens of the world.

All the best

Tom Tuohy
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtuohy

Comment by Lisa Marie Glover on May 15, 2008 at 7:40pm: Good Day everyone,

My name is Lisa Marie Glover and I have been on the site for about a month now. I am interested in connecting with others. Please feel free to contact with my.

I own two businesses, one is a tranportation consultancy and the other is a custom-hand-beaded jewelry design business. I can help with your mobility and fashion sense!! :)

I am always looking for opportunities to meet new people and to forge new business partnerships. If you feel our connection will benefit the both us I invite you to link with me.

My public LinkedIn profile is
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieglover

I look forward to networking with everyone.

Have a great day!

Lisa Marie Glover

Comment by Ronald (Ron) L. Taylor on March 30, 2008 at 2:21pm: I would like to connect our networks on MLPF! Please view my profile to see if there is any way I might be of service to you.

I am a professional with 20 years of IT / Sales Management / Business experience. I am currently seeking new employment opportunities and am particularly interested in an executive IT management role - VP or Director level - at an organization with an international scope within the software industry.

The Greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada is preferred; however, I will consider any geographic locale for an outstanding opportunity (especially the Greater Atlanta Area).

Feel free to link with me on LinkedIn as well.

Use my email rstaylor777 at sympatico dot ca

My LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldltaylor

Please send me an invitation to connect http://tinyurl.com/2533tt

Best Regards,

Ron