Achievers Named As Finalist in Seven 2012 Stevie? Awards for Sales & Customer Service

San Francisco, CA and Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

Achievers, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, was named today as a finalist in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

?"To be deemed a finalist in all seven categories we applied to this year is incredibly exciting; this honor was only possible because of Achievers' talented and passionate team," said Razor Suleman, Founder and Chief Evangelist, Achievers. "Our success stems from our high-performance culture, our non-negotiable values and engaged employees who are dedicated to driving results. Celebrating success is one of those values, and this is certainly reason to celebrate."

More than 1,000 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted to this year's competition, an increase of almost 30% over 2011. Finalists were determined by the average scores of 93 professionals worldwide, acting as preliminary judges. Achievers is a finalist in seven categories including Demand Generation Program of the Year, Outbound Marketing Program of the Year, Inbound Marketing Program of the Year, Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year, Contact Center of the Year, Customer Service Management Team of the Year, and Incentive, Rewards, or Recognition Provider of the Year.

The awards are presented by the Stevie? Awards, which organizes several of the world's leading business awards shows including the prestigious International Business Awards. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," the final results will be announced during a gala banquet on Monday, February 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.? Finalists from the U.S.A. and several other nations are expected to attend.?? Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/sales.

About Achievers

Achievers is passionate about helping companies reward and recognize brilliant employee performance through our award-winning software.? Customized to your company's brand and culture, Achievers provides easy-to-use social technologies to create authentic moments of recognition that increase employee engagement, retain top talent and drive business success. Achievers will change the way your employees, your managers and your company work together. Check us out on the web at http://www.achievers.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.? Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.? Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com. Sponsors and supporters of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include American Support, Coloredge Los Angeles * New York, Competence Call Center, SDL and ValueSelling Associates.

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Elite SEM Named Digital Marketing Agency of Record for Fashion Brand Milly

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) March 03, 2011

Elite SEM, a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing, today was named Digital Marketing agency of record for the young luxury fashion brand Milly by Michele Smith. The Google AdWords Certified agency will focus on boosting MillyNY.com?s paid search results and rankings through carefully chosen and relevant keywords, branding and Pay Per Click campaigns. The agency?s customized and sophisticated SEM approach is expected to steer the brand?s aggressive e-commerce objectives.

?We are thrilled to add MillyNY.com to our client roster,? says Ben Kirshner, CEO of Elite SEM. ?Milly already has a strong brand following and awareness among consumers looking for bold colors and prints, extravagant fabrics and impeccable quality. Our goal, simply put, is to connect online shoppers to a brand that speaks to their playful personality, glamorous lifestyle and modern aesthetic.?

The agency?s selection signals the changing landscape of fashion marketing. What has traditionally been a brick-and-mortar business for decades is now much more focused on attracting the influential, younger and stylish consumers online. According to MasterCard SpendingPulse, luxury sales rose 6.7% during the 2010 holiday season after a less than stellar 2009.

?Elite SEM is highly respected, trusted and valued in the e-commerce circle,? says Alison Bergen, Manager of Business Development for Milly. ?We see them as a direct extension of Milly?s Marketing & E-Commerce team and look forward to working closely with them to keep our brand top of mind among shoppers.?

About Elite SEM

Elite SEM is one of New York?s fastest growing digital marketing agencies specializing in building top-performing search engine marketing campaigns for clients across a broad spectrum of industries including ideeli, Lauren Merkin, Tommy Bahama, Havaianas, Terminix, Michael C. Fina and PlayFirst. Featured in the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2010, Elite SEM understands firsthand the complexities of the Internet community, the evolving landscape of the marketing and advertising space, and most importantly, how to grow brands with the media in a way that?s smart, innovative and rewarding.

About Milly

The Milly by Michelle Smith collection has defined youthful, luxurious style since 2001. Designer Michelle Smith creates timeless silhouettes with smart, sexy, feminine flair that satisfies her ever-expanding customer base. Born out of Smith?s lifelong love of fashion, Milly is an iconic brand known for exquisite prints and colors, luxurious fabrics and attention-to-detail. Sophisticated and glamorous, her collections embody modern sensibility with a vintage vibe. Milly is sold on the brand?s website MIllyNY.com and the finest specialty and department stores worldwide, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods, and Takashimaya. Spring 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Milly with several exciting new endeavors; the opening of Milly?s flagship boutique on Madison Avenue, the debut of its handbag and fashion jewelry collections, and Milly Minis for young girls ages 2-7.

Media Contact:????

Ragini Bhalla

Phone: (212) 863-9687

Email: Ragini(at)elitesem(dot)com

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