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Hired! MAVERICK Idol winner shares her story!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:45:17 +0000

Earlier this year, MAVERICK hosted its second annual MAVERICK Idol contest where contestants presented to a team of four judges to earn a three month internship. I myself earned my position here at MAVERICK as an account coordinator through my participation in the contest in 2009.

We're happy to announce this year's winner Elana Ziluk has been…

- Author: Katie Boland

ING DIRECT Frees Canadians from Bank Fees with THRiVE ChequingTM, a No-Fee Daily Chequing Account

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:17:19 +0000

TORONTO - August 18, 2010 - ING DIRECT today announced the upcoming launch of THRiVE Chequing, an online, no-fee daily chequing account that will enable Canadians to deposit, withdraw or transfer money for free, all while earning interest. The first chequing account made for Savers, THRiVE Chequing stems from the frustration many Canadians…

- Author: Stephen Rouse

5 Tips for Dealing with Complaints on Twitter

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:25:35 +0000

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- Author: Stephen Rouse

Ford unveils all new Ford Explorer

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:25:08 +0000

Ford Explorer - the vehicle that defined a segment - has been completely reinvented, raising customers' expectations of sport utility vehicle (SUV) fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality.

"The all-new Explorer will deliver today's SUV buyers the attributes they really want and value, and a few they might not even have dreamed…

- Author: Stephen Rouse

Win some kick-ass tickets to the Canadian Open!

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:10:48 +0000

Get ready for a kick-ass Maverick contest!

On Wednesday July 21st Maverick PR is giving away two premium tickets to the Second Round of the 101st RBC Canadian Open on Friday July 23rd. A prize worth more than $500!! Tickets include access to hospitality suite and parking pass.

How to enter -

Winners must be "following" @MAVERICK_PR to be eligible.

Post…

- Author: Katie Boland

German appliance giant introduces tiny vacuum to Canada

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:17:42 +0000

TORONTO-May 27, 2010-Building on a 110-year-old heritage of German-engineered, beautifully designed products, Miele (Canada) Limited has debuted the all-new Miele S2-a compact, nimble and powerful canister vacuum starting at $399-the latest addition to the premium domestic appliance manufacturer's celebrated family of vacuums.

"Miele's history of…

- Author: Stephen Rouse

Sleeping Children Around the World celebrates 40 years of success as a 100 per cent Charity

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:26:57 +0000

TORONTO, May 5, 2010 - Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW), a Canadian international charity dedicated to providing bedkits (bedding, clothing, school supplies and mosquito nets) to children living in underdeveloped countries, celebrates its 40^th anniversary in 2010. Since its inception in 1970 by Murray and Margaret Dryden, parents of NHL…

- Author: Stephen Rouse

5 Myths About New Media

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:23:10 +0000

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- Author: Stephen Rouse

How to Successfully Pitch Bloggers

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:09:39 +0000

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If you or your company has a product that would be of interest to bloggers, when you send them a pitch, DO NOT:

Use the same form pitch letter: It is important that your pitch letter be relevant to the blogger and their blog's content. That doesn't mean you have to craft a new pitch…

- Author: Buket Oktem

Calling all budding PR stars - MAVERICK Idol returns for a second season to find best summer intern

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:03:09 +0000

(Toronto, ON - April 23, 2010) - MAVERICK Public Relations today launches its second annual MAVERICK Idol interview competition to select the company's annual summer PR intern. The lucky winner will be granted a twelve-week paid internship at the award-winning boutique PR firm in Toronto.

"Last year the MAVERICK Idol contest gave me the perfect…

- Author: Parker Mason