Catapult Public Relations

Kroner Communications and Catapult PR-IR to Co-present PR 2.0 in Denver

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:37 +0000

MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Terri Douglas Catapult PR-IR 303-581-7760, ext. 18 tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com Kroner Communications and Catapult PR-IR to Co-present PR 2.0 in Denver Blue Goose Exhibitor Training Center Hosts Complimentary Class FOR RELEASE -- BOULDER, CO â�� January 23, 2012 WHO: Marilyn R. Kroner, principal, Kroner Communications (http://www.KronerCommunications.com) and Terri Douglas, principal, Catapult PR-IR (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com) WHAT: PR 2.0 and Beyond How have blogs, social media, the web and online events affected public relations? What online tools are PR professionals using to get their messages out to the media and their target audiences?Â Kroner and Douglas will discuss: -Â Â Â The â��new rulesâ�� for effective PR -Â Â Â What social media tools and resources are available and which ones work -Â Â Â The risks involved with PR 2.0 -Â Â Â How PR 2.0 can enhance your relationship with journalists -Â Â Â Sources for measuring PR 2.0 WHERE: Blue Goose U - The Exhibitor's Training Center Turnpike Business Park 7100 N. Broadway, Bldg. 3-G Denver, CO 80221 WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11 a.m. â�� 1 p.m. Price: No charge RSVP:Â becci@bluegooseinc.net Lunch will be provided. PRESENTER INFO: About Kroner Communications Kroner Communications is a consulting company focused on results-oriented marketing communications initiatives.Â Â All work begins with measurable objectives, from fully integrated marketing communications campaigns to specific projects.Â Kroner Communications provides integrated message development, public relations, trade show strategy and planning, collateral development, advertising management, and web site marketing management for companies in various industries, including technology, fitness, and event measurement.Â Call 303/478-3044 or click (www.KronerCommunications.com). About Catapult PR-IR Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes: Agile Alliance, CollabNet, FreeWave Technologies, Gorilla Logic, Inovonics, JNBridge, SparkFun and Tasktop Technologies. For more information on Catapult, call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's website at (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com). CONTACT: For more information on the event, please contact: becci@bluegooseinc.net or call (303) 430-1986.

CO-FOUNDER OF CATAPULT PR-IR NAMED FINALIST IN OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:07:39 +0000

Professional Excellence Earns Douglas Denver Business Journal Award Nomination

Boulder, Colo., Aug. 17, 2011 - Terri Douglas, co-founder and principal of Catapult PR-IR, a leader in results-based public and investor relations for technology companies, has been nominated for the upcoming Outstanding Women in Business Awards. The Denver Business Journal will recognize several women who have excelled professionally through leadership, service and innovation at their annual awards luncheon later this month.

"I'm honored to be included in this prestigious group of women," said Douglas. "It is a privilege to be considered."

Douglas is co-founder of Catapult PR-IR, a boutique firm specializing in results-oriented public and investor relations for technology companies. Douglas, a veteran of the high-tech world, has more than 30 years' experience leading the PR/IR activities of industry leaders and emerging growth companies. She has received recognition from PRSA's Gold Pick Annual Report Award, Financial World's Annual Report Award and two National Association of Investment Club's Nicholson Awards for her work and dedication. In addition, Douglas has donated her expertise to help promote local non-profits, such as Mending Faces, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA) and NIRI Rocky Mountain chapter.

The Outstanding Women in Business Awards luncheon will be held on Aug. 23, 2011 at Denver's Marriott City Center Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

About Catapult PR-IR
Catapult provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. It helps clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Its client roster includes: Agile Alliance, FreeWave Technologies, Gorilla Logic, JNBridge, SparkFun Electronics, Tasktop and ThoughtWorks Studios. For more information on Catapult call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's website at http://www.catapultpr-ir.com.

Media Contact:
Guy Murrel
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760, ext. 17
gmurrel@catapultpr-ir.com

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CATAPULT PR-IR AND KRONER COMMUNICATIONS TO CO-PRESENT AT EXHIBITORFASTTRAK DENVER 2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:19:59 +0000

Terri Douglas and Marilyn Kroner will discuss the most effective new tools available to PR pros for increasing client's online visibility

WHO:    Marilyn R. Kroner, principal, Kroner Communications (http://www.KronerCommunications.com) and
Terri Douglas, principal, Catapult PR-IR (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com)

WHAT:    Public Relations 2.0 and Beyond
Kroner and Douglas will provide attendees with answers to important questions addressing how blogs, social media, the web and online events affect public relations. They will present the online tools that PR professionals are using to get their messages out to the media and their target audiences. The presentation will explore the tools that are declining in use and those that are growing, while presenting "new rules" for effective PR. Specifically, attendees will learn what social media tools and resources are available, and what they all have in common. Also, they will share the risks involved with PR 2.0.

Attendees should have some PR background, understand the basics of PR, and be prepared to build upon their foundational experience.

WHERE:    EXHIBITORFASTTRAK DENVER 2011
Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
http://www.exhibitoronline.com/exhibitorshow/fasttrak/sessiondetail.asp?ID=4

WHEN:    Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

PRESENTER
INFO:        About Kroner Communications
Kroner Communications is a consulting company focused on results-oriented marketing communications initiatives.   All work begins with measurable objectives, from fully integrated marketing communications campaigns to specific projects. Kroner Communications provides integrated message development, public relations, trade show strategy and planning, collateral development, advertising management, and web site marketing management for companies in various industries, including technology, fitness, and event measurement. Call 303-478-3044 or click (www.KronerCommunications.com).

About Catapult PR-IR
Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes: Agile Alliance, FreeWave Technologies, Gorilla Logic, JNBridge, Hach, SparkFun Electronics, Tasktop and Thoughtworks Studios. For more information on Catapult, call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's website at (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com).

CONTACT:    For more information on the event, please contact:
Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR
(303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

CATAPULT PR-IR PROMOTES MARY COCHRAN TO DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0000

BOULDER, Colo., June 09, 2010 - Catapult PR-IR (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com), a leading strategic public and investor relations firm specializing in high-technology markets, announced today that Mary Cochran has been promoted to director of marketing and social media. Cochran has been instrumental in developing and executing social media initiatives for Catapult's clients and will continue to support the increased use of social media as part of the public relations mix.

"Catapult has been incorporating social media for some time as a means of promoting its clients and connecting with media and industry analyst influencers," explained Guy Murrel, co-principal of Catapult. "Mary has developed expertise utilizing social media outlets and we're pleased that she'll continue to spearhead this emerging facet of public relations for our clients. Social media expands the reach of our clients' news, and it allows us to tell their story directly to influencers, partners and customers."

Since joining Catapult in 2000, Cochran has successfully helped promote more than 85 businesses with her expertise in marketing and project management, including website management and search optimization.

"I'm always on the lookout for new ways of getting the news out about our clients. Social media enables us to tell our customer's stories in new ways to expanded audiences," she said. "I'm pleased that Catapult has allowed me to take the lead in this exciting arena."

Before joining Catapult, Cochran spent several years as vice president of Growth Management Center, a California-based consulting firm, where she developed computer, administrative and human resource processes. She also managed business operations at other consulting firms, including Symbius and Front Range Marketing. Cochran has a bachelor's degree in management from Pepperdine University and a certificate in human resources from California State University in Long Beach.

About Catapult PR-IR

Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PR SourceCode's Top Tech Communicators, PRSA's Gold Pick Award, O'Dwyers Top Tech Firm in Colorado and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes Agile Alliance, Tasktop Technologies, FreeWave Technologies, JNBridge and ThoughtWorks Studios. For more information on Catapult, call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's website at http://www.catapultpr-ir.com

Contact:

Guy Murrel

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760 ext. 17

gmurrel@catapultpr-ir.com

O’DWYER’S RANKS CATAPULT PR-IR AS TOP TECH PR FIRM IN COLORADO

Mon, 17 May 2010 23:29:00 +0000

Catapult stays true to its mission and commitment to the high technology market

BOULDER, Colo., May 17, 2010 -- Catapult PR-IR, (http://www.catapultpr-ir.com), a leader in results-driven public and investor relations for technology companies, was ranked as Colorado's top PR firm focused exclusively on technology by O'Dwyer's PR Report (http://www.odwyerpr.com). O'Dwyer's provides the latest news and information about PR firms and professionals, the media, corporations, legal issues, jobs and technology. Each year, O'Dwyer's ranks public relations firms nationally based on their annual net fees.

"Catapult has intentionally stayed true to its technology roots to provide clients with the knowledge, experience and influencer relationships needed to create a market-leading position via media and analyst relations," explained Terri Douglas, Catapult's co-founder and principal. "Despite tough economic times, Catapult has seen growing interest from leading technology companies, especially within the software development and open source communities for public relations services that deliver top-line results and business value."

Catapult specializes in helping technology companies define and articulate compelling messages that result in increased brand awareness, market-leading positions and improved financial performance. A boutique agency, its founders and principals play a primary role in both the strategic and day-to-day execution of each and every client engagement. Its proven launch process, and continued commitment to foster win-win relationships between its clients and key industry influencers in the media and analyst community, help tech firms move forward and higher in pursuit of their strategic business goals.

About Catapult PR-IR
Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes the Agile Alliance, Tasktop Technologies, FreeWave Technologies, JNBridge and ThoughtWorks Studios. For more information on Catapult, call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's Web site at http://www.catapultpr-ir.com

JNBRIDGE TAPS CATAPULT PR-IR FOR PRODUCT LAUNCH AND ONGOING PR SERVICES

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

High-tech firm's extensive experience promoting software development tools helps build awareness for interoperability tools

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 13, 2008 - Catapult PR-IR, a leader in high-tech public and investor relations, was selected by JNBridge to increase the company's visibility for its products in the marketplace and provide ongoing public relations services. JNBridge selected Catapult to lead its public relations efforts because of the agency's deep roots, experience and relationships within the software development industry.

Over the past year and a half, Catapult has helped build awareness for JNBridgePro, the company's flagship interoperability product and also for its .NET and Java adapters. JNBridge's unique offering allows developers to quickly and easily build cross-platform applications using its intuitive platform.

"It was clear that Catapult was the right firm for us because of its strong relationships with key analysts and editors in the software development arena," said Deborah Arhelger, COO and co-founder of JNBridge. "In a very short period of time, Catapult has helped us raise our visibility and position our company as the 'interoperability experts' in our target market."

Founded in 2001, JNBridge is a privately held company based in Boulder, Colo. It has grown to hundreds of customers and tens of thousands of users worldwide. JNBridge connects Java and .NET based components and applications together with interoperability tools that are fast, simple to use, and remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability.

"We are proud of our work to date which has resulted in awards and reviews of the company's product and a very high number of media placements," said Terri Douglas, principal of Catapult PR-IR. "Catapults' results-oriented approach yields quantifiable results for clients looking to increase their awareness and create new market categories with innovative new technologies."

About JNBridge
JNBridge connects Java and .NET based components and applications together with tools and adapters that are fast, simple to use and remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability. JNBridge is a privately-held company based in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2001, JNBridge has over 300 unique customers in 37 countries that use JNBridge's solutions in a wide variety of applications in financial services, insurance, media, manufacturing and other industries. Please visit www.jnbridge.com for more information.

About Catapult PR-IR
Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes Atmail, Enterprise Management Associates, Envysion, FreeWave Technologies, JNBridge, Subex and. SolutionsIQ. For more information on Catapult, call 303.581.7760 or visit the company's Web site at www.catapultpr-ir.com

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Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 18
Cell: 303-808-6820
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

ENVYSION SELECTED AS A 2008 DEMOGALA SHOWCASE COMPANY

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:50:56 +0000

Envysion to present its award-winning Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) technology at the 2008 DEMOgala

LOUISVILLE, CO - September 29, 2008 - Envysion^TM Inc., (www.envysion.com) the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, today announced it has been selected by the Colorado Software and Internet Association (CSIA) to demonstrate its innovative Envysion Video managed video technology at CSIA's DEMOgala 2008 on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in downtown Denver. Earlier this summer, Envysion received CSIA's APEX Award for Most Innovative Technology Product.

"We are honored that Envysion has been selected by CSIA to showcase Envysion Video at this year's DEMOgala, a premier event for Colorado technology companies," said Matt Steinfort, president and CEO of Envysion. "Envysion Video is redefining video surveillance for our growing list of customers and, in the process, providing organizations with the insight they need to improve their overall business performance."

Out of more than 120 organizations that were nominated, Envysion was one of the elite group of 20 companies that was selected to showcase its technology to DEMOgala participants on the event floor. The Fourth Annual CSIA DEMOgala includes speakers and thought leaders from across the nation in a series of 25 panel discussions centered around disruptive and cutting edge technology and what it means to our lives, business, health and futures.

Envysion is an innovator in web-based video management that goes beyond video surveillance. Envysion provides demonstrable results, enabling customers to improve profitability and the customer experience in every location, every day. Unlike other video surveillance services, Envysion leverages the Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) platform, which is highly scalable, centrally managed, and does not strain customers' IT staff or network.

Envysion has received accolades for its technology not only from CSIA, but also from VON (Video On The Network) Magazine and The Boulder County Business Report as part of its annual IQ Awards ceremony.

About Envysion
Envysion is an award-winning innovator in web-based video management that is redefining video surveillance and providing demonstrable results for its customers. Envysion Video enables organizations to leverage remote video and provides operators insights to improve performance in every location, every day. The service goes beyond traditional security and loss prevention applications by integrating video with business tools such as Point of Sale (POS) systems. Operators benefit from easy-to-use remote viewing of live and recorded video from an unlimited number of locations, providing insight into operations, loss prevention, marketing effectiveness and customer behavior. The company is driving the development of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS), which brings the Software as a Service (SaaS) model to the video surveillance market. Through the MVaaS platform, Envysion Video eliminates the complexity of managing a large- scale video deployment and is constantly and seamlessly upgraded, allowing users to focus on their business. Target markets include restaurants, retail, hotels and financial services. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Louisville, Colorado. For more information, visit www.envysion.com or call 303-590-2350.

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Envysion Press Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760, ext. 18 (office)
303-808-6820 (cell)
http://www.envysion.com

BRENT MCADAMS OF FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO PRESENT AT ELECTRIC POWER 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:40:37 +0000

WHO: Brent McAdams
Director of Sales
FreeWave Technologies

Prior to joining FreeWave Technologies, Mr. McAdams served as the Vice President of Technology and Business Development for the U.S. Telemetry Corporation where he led product development strategy and business development initiatives. Additionally, Mr. McAdams spent more than 10 years as a contract Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with Exxon Chemical in Baton Rouge, LA.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of ISM band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: Building the Ideal Communications Network—Wireless, Wired, Public, Proprietary…So Many Decisions

Numerous communication technologies have been introduced into the market over the years all claiming to be the best and most reliable communication tool. How do you decide what truly is best for your situation? For your future expansion? For the changing needs of your organization?

How can you utilize your current communication systems in combination with newly available products and technologies to create a near perfect solution while also reducing the likelihood of technology obsolescence?

In this presentation, Mr. McAdams will address these questions and focus on creating the ideal communications network using a "Hybrid" approach for monitoring, controlling and pushing network capability to the extreme. Attendees will learn how to integrating various communication options to create a robust and reliable system to meet their specific requirements.

WHERE: Electric Power 2008
May 6-8, 2008
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Md.

WHEN: Tues., May 6, 2008
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Room 331

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. McAdams, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com