PCI Risk and Security Expert Joins G2 Web Services, LLC

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

G2 Web Services, LLC, the leading provider of merchant compliance monitoring and e-commerce risk management services, today announced that Jen Mack has joined G2 as Vice President of Business Development. In her new role, Mack will be responsible for driving the continued adoption of G2?s merchant risk management services, as well as developing and maintaining strategic partnerships in the payments industry.

?With her extensive experience in PCI security and her strong industry experience, Jen will be a key asset in maintaining and growing G2?s third-party risk mitigation services as well as other merchant risk management capabilities,? said Kevin Omiliak, General Manager of G2 Web Services, LLC. ?We are excited to welcome her to the executive team.?

Mack brings more than 14 years of data security and PCI DSS expertise to G2 Web Services, LLC. Most recently, Mack was the Director of the Global PCI Consulting Service at Verizon Business, where she developed the global PCI Leadership team and liaised with key stakeholders in the payments industry. Prior to Verizon, Mack was Vice President, Fraud Management Solutions at MasterCard, where she developed the first PCI Education Program to drive the adoption of PCI DSS for acquirers and their merchants. She was also the Chairperson of the PCI SSC Marketing Working Group for two years.

About G2 Web Services, LLC

G2 Web Services, LLC is the recognized leader in merchant compliance monitoring and e-commerce risk management. G2 works globally with acquiring banks, independent sales organizations (ISOs), payment service providers (PSPs) and other acquiring value chain members to identify, mitigate and monitor risk posed by their merchants? online presences.

By monitoring millions of merchant websites worldwide and collecting billions of data artifacts, G2 Web Services has built the industry?s largest e-commerce relationship map that provides a comprehensive and global view of e-commerce across the entire industry. From analyzing the risk involved with boarding a new merchant, to third-party and account data compromise (ADC) risk mitigation, to the regular review of website content for compliance violations, G2 provides a comprehensive set of tools and services to effectively manage risk throughout the merchant lifecycle.

G2 is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.g2webservices.com.

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Celebrity & Rock Star Stylist Keanan Duffty Joins VivaSwag.com as Guest Expert

Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2009

Ever wonder how to get that rock star look without spending a fortune? VivaSwag.com, the shopping site with personality, announces its next guest expert, celebrity stylist to the stars Keanan Duffty, slated for Tuesday, December 22nd, as part of its new weekly interview series. Launched December 15th at http://vivaswag.com/vivaladrama/ featuring TV host and beauty expert Stacy Cox, the series features one of Viva Swag?s characters interviewing an industry expert to get tips on the season's latest trends and product recommendations. This week Duffty sits down with Beverly Hills socialite character, Farrah Sterling. She loves fashion and accessories and couldn't wait to learn what Duffty offered.

Duffty collaborated with David Bowie for his clothing line, Bowie by Keanan Duffty Collections, and with Gwen Stefani for her L.A.M.B. collection. Duffty's own line of clothing has been featured on American Idol, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Entourage. A rock star himself, Duffty is a member of the group Slinky Vagabond, and recently released his book REBEL REBEL http://bit.ly/rebelrebel, which details punk rebel fashion and the DIY aesthetic.

Duffty first established his own fashion label in 1999, mixing youthful subversive subcultures with high fashion, music and British iconography. The line was carried by over 70 high-end retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, etc,.

VivaSwag.com, the only online shopping site that meshes social networking with shopping also hosts a bi-monthly Twitter Party, which gives even the most Twitter Party challenged an incredible chance to win great prizes. Twitter followers compete to win up to twelve prizes an hour. Correct answers and a little bit of luck are all it takes to win. Viva Swag?s next Twitter Party will be Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST (8-9:00 PM EST, 7-8:00 PM CST).

In 2010 expect stylists Josie Outlaw, another certified rocker; designer-turned-stylist Laurie Brucker; makeup artist to the stars Julianne Kaye; jewelry designer to stars such as Angelina Jolie, Tamara Bert; and hair stylist for Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Rihanna, Tippi Shorter, and many more to come.

For more information log onto http://www.VivaLaDrama.com to check out our new series. To schedule an interview or to request photos please contact Crys(at)polarispublicity(dot)com.

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DentalInsurance.com Joins National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 03, 2012

DentalInsurance.com, the nation?s leading online source of dental insurance for individuals, families, and businesses, announced today that it is joining NADP, the National Association of Dental Plans, the representative organization for more than 80% of the dental benefits market. Through NADP?s extensive professional development and networking opportunities, DentalInsurance.com will maintain its competitive edge as one of largest private dental insurance exchanges in existence today and ensure its continued place in the market for dental plans.

?DentalInsurance.com is committed to improving consumers? access to affordable dental care by providing access to quality dental coverage. Through NADP membership, DentalInsurance.com will meet and network with top dental insurance carriers to enhance our current dental insurance exchange and prepare for our integral role in the 2014 state-based insurance exchanges,? said Avery Smith, Director of Business of Development at DentalInsurance.com.

Combining the service and security of an established insurance brokerage with the convenience and technology of the Internet, DentalInsurance.com is creating the standard for online dental insurance comparison-shopping and plan enrollment. As an aggregator of dental plans, DentalInsurance.com offers an online solution that empowers consumers to easily compare and purchase the right dental insurance and discount coverage for their needs, making it the ideal model for the upcoming state-based health insurance exchanges mandated by The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

About NADP

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is the recognized resource of the dental benefits industry. As the largest non-profit national trade association focused exclusively on the dental benefits industry, NADP?s dental plan members provide dental coverage (i.e. DHMOs (dental HMOs), PPOs, dental discount plans, and indemnity plans) to over 140 million Americans.

About DentalInsurance.com

Based in Los Angeles, CA, DentalInsurance.com has been the preeminent dental insurance and dental discount plan comparison shopping experience since 2001. A leading innovator and provider of dental insurance and discount protection to individuals and employers, DentalInsurance.com was the first company to enable consumers to compare, apply for, and purchase dental insurance and discount protection from top-rated insurance carriers online via the company?s website at http://www.dentalinsurance.com. Working diligently to deliver the most competitive carriers and plans nationwide, DentalInsurance.com provides individuals, families, and businesses quality dental coverage to fit every budget and lifestyle.

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Jacqui Wenzel Former President of Ports 1961 Joins CHIC.TV?s Advisory Board

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 17, 2011

Jacqui Wenzel joins CHIC.TV as an Advisory Board member to help strengthen the media company?s ties to the fashion industry and to further enhance CHIC.TV?s value in social media and video production to fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, as well as to provide more exclusive and original productions.

"I'm delighted to be part of CHIC.TV's progressive approach to delivering global fashion news and entertainment. As an industry leader that successfully leverages technology and social media, I'm confident that our collaboration will yield tremendous results for the fashion community," commented Jacqui Wenzel.

This is not the first relationship between Wenzel and CHIC.TV. During her time as President of Ports 1961 Jacqui and her team worked closely with the social media and video production company on a variety of projects such as, a long form documentary film, CRAEFT which provided an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the label?s preparations for their Fall 2011 show at New York Fashion Week. The project airs exclusively on Hulu Movies. CHIC.TV has also produced several shorter format videos for Ports including PORTS 1961 JOURNEYS, which followed the brand to London for a Harvey Nichols boutique launch and Helsinki for a campaign photo shoot.

A proven editor of fashion design and luxury marketing, Jacqui Wenzel brings with her years of successful industry experience. Starting her career as a buyer for high-end department stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Henri Bendel, she understands the importance of careful editing, the subtle details that establish a brand and the challenge of promoting a designer's image, such as Stephen Sprouse and Romeo Gigli, within the structure of sales and profit accountability.

In 2004 Wenzel was appointed as VP of US Operations and, later, President at Ports 1961 where she lead a core team in establishing the label in the US and abroad, including launching boutiques at Bloomingdale?s New York and Harvey Nichols London. While at Ports 1961, the brand presented several times at New York Fashion Week, received numerous editorials in leading fashion magazines and collaborated with fashion insiders, socialites and celebrities such as Glenda Bailey, Joe Zee, Olivia Palermo and Arrianna Huffington.

?I?m ecstatic that Jacqui Wenzel is joining our team.? says Rami Rinot, CEO of CHIC.TV. ?We?ve worked with her on many social media and video productions for Ports 1961. Jacqui?s vision of brand engagement through social media aligns with CHIC.TV?s strategy. What particularly struck me about Jacqui is that she understands the importance of the ?cool factor? in marketing any fashion brand. Because of this understanding, married with her tremendous roots in the fashion industry, I?m confident she will be invaluable in helping CHIC.TV to secure our position as a leading media outlet for the the industry?.

ABOUT CHIC.TV

CHIC.TV is a fashion and lifestyle video magazine covering fashion, models, beauty, dining, travel and all that is chic. CHIC.TV airs on the largest syndication network in the industry with partners including Hulu, YouTube, AOL, Glam, iTunes and many others as well as airing videos on our home site CHIC.TV. Viewed by millions, CHIC.TV is best known for its ten seasons of New York Fashion Week coverage with exclusive looks at the day?s shows, celebrities, top models, interviews, and beauty tips. CHIC.TV works with brands like Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor and Ferrari to maximize their social media potential though video production, syndication and various other tools and platforms. The company had recently launched its fashion CHIC.TV iPad Magazine titled ?CHIC? and will soon release its second iPad app ?Models Magazine?.

Links:

CHIC.TV Home: http://www.chic.tv

CRAEFT Film: http://www.hulu.com/craeft

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