Cause+Effect » Corporations http://cause-pr.com Our Best And Brightest Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:15:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Wolfe Video http://cause-pr.com/2010/03/wolfe-video/ http://cause-pr.com/2010/03/wolfe-video/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:35:31 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/?p=3096 Celebrating its 25th Anniversary year in 2010, Wolfe Video is the oldest and largest exclusive distributor of lesbian and gay movies is the premiere company providing high-quality feature films about gays and lesbians to all audiences. Since 1985, Wolfe has represented both studios and independent producers.

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    Wolfe proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary throughout 2010, with events and appearances at numerous film festivals, organizations and media outlets across the U.S.

    Wolfe Video and its theatrical division Wolfe Releasing (founded in 2004) have released hundreds of acclaimed films over the past 25 years and will be releasing more than 25 titles in 2010 in honor of this milestone anniversary.

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    + Kathy Wolfe (Founder and CEO)
    In 1985, Kathy Wolfe changed the face of gay and lesbian film distribution when she created Wolfe Video, the first company in the world solely dedicated to distributing lesbian and gay movies to the consumer market. More about Kathy Wolfe

    + Maria Lynn (President)
    A seventeen-year veteran of Wolfe, Maria is responsible for the daily activities of running the company, including acquisitions, contract negotiations and finance. She has extensive knowledge working with novice and seasoned producers and is intimately aware of the challenges and pitfalls they face. Lynn’s background includes Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and over 18 years in finance and operations management. Maria has been named as one of the Women Elite of the video industry three times by Video Business magazine, one of the industry’s leading trade publications.

    + Jenni Olson (Director, E-Commerce & Consumer Marketing)
    Jenni Olson is the creator of PopcornQ, the author of The Ultimate Guide to Lesbian & Gay Film and Video, and the undisputed guru of LGBT film history. More about Jenni Olson.

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    GayCities got started because it was too hard to find useful, up to date, comprehensive information on gay bars, welcoming hotels and B&Bs, good restaurants and fun events when traveling. And the information you can find always seemed to be missing something: what people actually say about the place.

    Launched in 2005, GayCities uses the power of the community as its driving force. Its a place where people share their opinions on the places it lists, where people contribute new places every day and where the site gets better with every new visitor. Users can “become a fan” of someone on the site, and easily to follow their latest reviews, events and posts. Users can add photos, become a fan of favorite destinations and post questions in GayCities’ discussion forums.

    In 2010, GayCities’ updated its popular iPhone app that not only allows users to find the coolest places closest to them in over 150 cities around the globe, it also allows them to “check-in” at any place in its city guides, anywhere.

    This simple, mobile app literally harnesses digital technology to create a real-time, global “gaydar” – it’s the first LGBT-focused app that lets users identify and share their favorite gay-friendly hot spots – from London to Little Rock – while they’re on the go.  Users can “check in” at a location, write a review, and arrange to meet up with friends – and even update their facebook or twitter status  – all from the palm of their hands.

    Suddenly gay people can see each other – all at once – all around the world.  It’s a sign of the times.

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    The first LGBT-focused mobile app that lets users identify and share their favorite gay-friendly hot spots – from London to Little Rock – while they’re on the go.

    We’ve all found ourselves at the wrong bar. Or the right club at the wrong time. Where to go? Whether you find yourself in London (78 gay bars) or Little Rock (5), we figured it should be a lot easier to find your crowd and have one of those great experiences gay men and lesbians are, well, famous for.

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    ]]>     http://cause-pr.com/2010/03/gaycities/feed/ 0     dot429 http://cause-pr.com/2009/12/dot429/ http://cause-pr.com/2009/12/dot429/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:43:56 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/?p=2399 Launched in January of 2010, dot429 was created with a simple vision in mind – to create a way for gay men and women to network and help each other build successful careers and lives. “Our aim with dot429 is to give LGBT people a better way to network with each other,” said CEO Richard Klein. “Many LGBT people have faced discrimination in the workplace and in their lives. We want to counteract that by helping give each other a bit of an advantage.”

    dot429 is designed to make being gay an advantage in the professional world, by ushering in the next generation of professional networking, and providing a unique on and offline platform for the LGBT community to connect and expand their existing networks. “We want dot429 to be both a great place to connect and also a place that stimulates the mind and creates conversation,” explained Chief Creative Officer Sabrina Riddle.

    dot429.com will create an elegantly designed online community featuring member profiles, blogs written by industry leaders, a listing of exclusive networking events, mentoring opportunities, and other ways to connect. dot429’s live signature events will connect people who will have professional goals in common – including a monthly networking brunch and a series of intimate dinners targeted at specific interests and professions. At first these events will take place in the top regions for LGBT people – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago – but events will quickly spread to regions nationally.

    “We started with 500 founding members who are leaders in their fields and have now expanded to over 4,000 members even before we’ve launched,” said Klein. “Members include luminaries such as fashion designer John Bartlett, celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner, CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Business Author Chip Conley, and civil rights activist Kate Kendell. We have leaders in every field of business, design, health, law, politics, entertainment, and leisure.”

    The site will be free and open to all members and supporters of the LGBT community. Members will have a profile, ability to connect to people they know, access to blogs and mentoring, and invites to mixers and parties. In addition there will be a premium membership which allows greater access, entry to events, and additional options for a quarterly fee.

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    Launched in January of 2010, dot429 was created with a simple vision in mind – to create a way for gay men and women to network and help each other build successful careers and lives. dot429 connects the LGBT community online and in person – making each of us a part of something powerful. dot429 helps LGBT people network professionally and socially with peers in their home city and across the world – helping each of us succeed in our careers and enrich our lives.

    To celebrate its January launch, dot429 hosted its inaugural launch party at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on January 10th. Proceeds from the event benefited GLAAD, and guests enjoyed brunch, bloody marys, and conversation to rival the spectacular view of Yerba Buena’s artful gardens. Guests were treated to a complimentary guided tour of the art on display with YBCA Visual arts Curator Betti-Sue Hertz, and cuisine prepared by celebrity chefs Jennifer Biesty from Scala’s bistro and Jamie Lauren from Absinthe – both of whom were recently featured as contestants on Bravo Television’s Top Chef.

    In New York, dot429 founders celebrated on January 14th with a party at the Penthouse of the Rivington Hotel. This event benefited Bailey House, an organization that provides services to victims of HIV/AIDS in New York. Over 250 well-connected guests attended. The evening featured music by DJ Farika and drinks by Absolut.

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    + Richard Klein (Cofounder and CEO)
    Founder and publisher of Surface magazine, Richard is a successful entrepreneur and a voice in the world of design.  Richard started his career in retail design in New York and then moved west, where he started Surface in 1994.  Richard is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.

    + Bill Stewart (Chief Marketing Officer)
    A veteran marketer, Bill has led marketing teams for fortune 500 companies and for successful start-ups. Most recently Bill wrote the turn-around plan for Kmart, bringing back the blue light and helping to build the momentum to a return to growth. He has also led marketing organizations at Levi-Strauss, Coca-Cola, Ashford.com, and askRed.com. Bill holds a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

    + Sabrina Riddle (Chief Creative Officer)
    Sabrina has over 15 years experience in successfully growing luxury hospitality and consumer-based businesses ranging from food and travel, fashion and design, entertainment and events to social media and emerging technologies. She is currently the owner of Orson, an exclusive San Francisco restaurant, and she is also Creative Director and Founder of Bind, a San Francisco fashion design house. She has held positions as Chief Marketing, Media and Sales Officer and attorney. Sabrina has spoken on numerous panels across the country about the importance of social mission in building emotive brands.

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    ]]>     http://cause-pr.com/2009/12/dot429/feed/ 0     myPartner.com http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/mypartner-com/ http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/mypartner-com/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:35:01 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/?p=1037 myPartner is the #1 relationship site for today’s gay man, offering online introductions and private matchmaking services through it’s unique Partner Perfect Compatibility™ system.

    Pioneering the dating industry in Online Introductions and Private Matchmaking Services for gay men, myPartner caters to sophisticated, cultured and relationship oriented gay men. Unlike other gay dating services, myPartner is a relationship based matchmaking service. myPartner and relationship expert Patrick H. Perrine, foster each member’s ability to not only find the right partner but to develop a relationship that fits their specific needs and wants.

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    Not that long ago, an annual contest like myPartner.com’s America’s Gay Bachelor wouldn’t have been possible.  We’ve made so much progress as a community in the last several years, and this contest shows just how far we’ve come.

    The recent backlash against the passage of California’s Proposition 8 is yet another indication that American society is beginning to understand that it’s important for all couples – gay or straight – to be able to form, maintain and publicly acknowledge their relationships.  There are a lot of dating sites out there for gay men, but myPartner is the only one that emphasizes long-term commitment and healthy partnerships.

    myPartner.com redefines the way gay men find their soul mate and life partner.  A matchmaking service and internet site designed for gay men, by gay men, the company combines the power and reach of the Internet with the personal element of human intuition and intelligence.

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    • Patrick H. Perrine, CEO myPartner.com
    • Alejandro Rubio, the winner of myPartner.com’s annual America’s Gay Bachelor 2009 contest
    • Brendan O’Hara, the runner-up in myPartner.com’s annual America’s Gay Bachelor 2009 contest
    • Abel Lima, the winner of America’s Gay Bachelor 2008 contest

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    ]]>     http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/mypartner-com/feed/ 0     Lucky Dog Leather http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/lucky-dog-leather/ http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/lucky-dog-leather/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:30:41 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/wordpress/?p=848 A working artist from the age of 17, Lucia Gerbino’s life-like sculptures, delicate mosaics and intricate leather pieces have graced the collections of A-list lesbians from Los Angeles to New York for the last decade.  Born in Japan, raised on the beaches of Guam and Southern California, and deeply influenced by her Sicilian roots, Gerbino’s work masterfully combines softness and strength – uncovering sensual curves in tile, glass and stone, and defining sharp edges in the softest leather.

    Lucia considers her pieces functional, wearable art. Her line of made-to-order leather belts, bracelets, leather cuffs and silver jewelry now top the list of must-have accessories for the hottest stars in the country, including Suzanne Westenhoefer, Cathy DeBuono, Jill Bennett, Erin Foley and Lori Micheals, just to name a few.

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    Lucia Gerbino, the founder of Lucky Dog Leather, is redefining the look of leather fashion.  Her updated leather accessories, with a decidedly edgy feel, are cropping up on celesbians from coast to coast.

    Make your favorite person feel like the luckiest dog in town.  Lucky Dog Leather belts, cuffs, t-shirts and bags are always the right gift.

    Lucky Dog Leather is a perfect destination for the picky customer.  With unique leather accessories and silver jewelry, Lucky Dog Leather has attracted some of the most discerning customers around the world.  What’s the Lucky Dog Leather Recipe? Start with a generous helping of Rock and Roll , add a touch of Western, throw in a hint of classic Americana and mix thoroughly. Wrap it all up with some good natured flirting and bake at high heat. Sprinkle with self confidence and serve on a bed of sexy.

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    • Lucia Gerbino, Founder of Lucky Dog Leather

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    ]]>     http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/lucky-dog-leather/feed/ 0     Sweet http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/sweet/ http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/sweet/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:53:19 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/wordpress/?p=830 Sweet is a lesbian travel company with a twist. Merging the best of lesbian travel with social and environmental awareness, Sweet aims to make the world a better place while having a blast in it. All of Sweet’s vacations are carbon neutral, meaning we offset the pollution created by our air, land and sea travel. We’re traveling to amazing places with the very best lesbian entertainers and off-the-hook parties, while also supporting our guests’ personal enrichment, raising money for worthwhile causes and doing meaningful projects all over the world.

    The newly announced “Live Sweet Voluntour 2010” takes Sweet’s mission of love, laughter and unbridled glee around the country as Sweet leads community service projects, gathers Sweeties for fun fitness events to raise much needed funds, and hosts parties to celebrate lesbian lives. The tour will spread lesbian visibility in the United States and help lesbians across the country connect with one another, make a positive impact in their local communities, and interact with their neighbors – who might someday be called upon to vote on LGBT equal rights.

    The Live Sweet tour is expected to run from mid-April to mid-October. Current tour dates include stops in Orlando, FL; New York City, NY; Newark, NJ; and Denver, CO. The public is encouraged to suggest additional community service projects, events and potential tour stops at http://live-sweet.com/

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    Sweet, a lesbian travel company, is launching it’s 2010 “Live Sweet Voluntour” to spread lesbian visibility across the United States.  Sweet’s goal is to help lesbians across the country connect with one another, make a positive impact in their local communities, and interact with their neighbors – who might someday be called upon to vote on LGBT equal rights.
    >>For more information, visit http://live-sweet.com

    Sweet is a lesbian travel company that’s all about making life as sweet as possible.  We travel to amazing places, have tons of fun, and also work to break down big problems – like global warming, pollution, illiteracy and health care – into bite-sized pieces by creating fun and easy opportunities to make a difference in the places we visit. All of Sweet’s vacations are carbon neutral, meaning we offset the pollution created by our air, land and sea travel – and meaning that we were the world’s very first CarbonFree™ cruise.  Sweet produces fun events, we raise money and awareness for causes we’re passionate about, and we run our business in a environmentally and socially responsible way.  Now that’s Sweet.
    >> For more information, please visit: http://discoversweet.com/about/

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    Sweet offered its guests the chance to do more than just see the sights during its Caribbean Cruise this past November, they helped make a real difference in the communities they visited.  In Costa Maya, Mexico, guests had the opportunity to be a part of a fabulous beach clean up in, and joined in as a team of divers cleaned up a coral reef.  In Belize, Sweet volunteers helped create a children’s storytime corner and mini-library in an underprivileged school, and helped brighten the pediatric ward by painting cartoon characters, glow stars and spreading cheer throughout a local hospital’s children’s ward.  In Cozumel, volunteers worked side by side with neighbors and members of the rotary club to paint and replant the Carlos Canseco Community Park, and replant trees in the gorgeous Parque Punta Sur Ecological Reserve.
    >>For more information, please visit: http://discoversweet.com/sweet-caribbean-voluntours/

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    Sweet boasts an impressive roster of signed Sweet Artists, Special Guests and DJs.  We can help connect you to those artists for interviews, and we can provide hi-res images, uncompressed audio and video files as needed to assist with coverage.  Artists include legendary talent such as Suzanne Westenhoefer, musicians like Edie Carey and Jen Foster, and fresh faces like Gloria Bigelow.
    >>For a full list of artists, please visit: http://discoversweet.com/sweet-media-center/

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    ]]>     http://cause-pr.com/2009/07/sweet/feed/ 0     Babes Around Denver http://cause-pr.com/2009/06/babes-around-denver/ http://cause-pr.com/2009/06/babes-around-denver/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:06:33 +0000 ldfarah http://cause-pr.com/wordpress/?p=716 Babes Around Denver (BAD) is the Denver Metro Area’s premier provider of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) nightlife and events. Through these events, BAD serves as a conduit, and as a resource, for local political, community and charitable organizations. In 2008, BAD hosted it’s 60th First Friday event. In both 2008 and 2009, BAD received a coveted “Best of Denver” award from Denver’s Westword newspaper. First Friday is now the largest monthly party for lesbians in the nation.

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    Dede Frain, the founder of BAD, has single-handedly created the largest, regular women’s event in the country.  Her vision, and her hard work, have created a mecca for women in the West in the unlikeliest of settings.

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    BAD was founded to create opportunties for the Denver area LGBT community to gather and give back.  To date, BAD events have raised thousands of dollars for dozens of local charitable organizations.

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    • Dede Frain, Founder of Babes Around Denver
    • DJ Trina J, Resident DJ

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