Phil Ivy to Sit out of WSOP, Files Suit Against Full Tilt (Tiltware) for Players Money (World Series of Poker News)
EmmeGirls Models at WSOP Event
One of the best poker players of all time has announced today that he will not play in this year’s World Series of Poker. Phil Ivey has suit in Las Vegas electronically today against Tiltware, the software and marketing firm for Full Tilt Poker. Full Tilt was one of three online gambling sites including PokerStars and Absolute Poker that were shut down by the FBI in April 2011. Players were not been able to retrieve their funds from the online poker sites during the shutdown. 11 people were indicted on charges they knowingly tricked banks into illegally processing payments for gambling in the crackdown.
Full Tilt and PokerStars have reached agreements to reopen to let their players withdraw their money. PokerStars has reportedly paid it’s players back but the Full Tilt players have not been so lucky.
In a Statement released by Phil Ivey on PhilIvey.com he says:
“For many years, I have been proud to call myself a poker player. This great sport has taken me to places I only imagined going and I have been blessed with much success. It is therefore with deep regret that I believe I am compelled to release the following statement.
I am deeply disappointed and embarrassed that Full Tilt players have not been paid money they are owed. I am equally embarrassed that as a result many players cannot compete in tournaments and have suffered economic harm. I am not playing in the World Series of Poker as I do not believe it is fair that I compete when others cannot. I am doing everything I can to seek a solution to the problem as quickly as possible.
My name and reputation have been dragged through the mud, through the inactivity and indecision of others and on behalf of all poker players I refuse to remain silent any longer. I have electronically filed a lawsuit against Tiltware related to the unsettled player accounts. As I am sure the public can imagine, this was not an easy decision for me.
I wholeheartedly refuse to accept non-action as to repayment of players funds and I am angered that people who have supported me throughout my career have been treated so poorly.
I sincerely hope this statement will ignite those capable of resolving the problems into immediate action and would like to clarify that until a solution is reached that cements the security of all players, both US and International, I will, as I have for the last six weeks, dedicate the entirety of my time and efforts to finding a solution for those who have been wronged by the painfully slow process of repayment.”
Bruce Porter Jr is the Social Networks Manager™
Email Bruce@EmmeGirls.com 202 436 6577
Social Media Management by EmmeGirls Modeling
Royal Wedding a Social Media Success with Youtube Facebook Twitter (Video and Pictures)
Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
An estimated 2 billion people tuned in to the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton held today April 29th, 2011 at Westminister Abbey. With the massive amount of interest in the Royal event people turned to social media, Google and social networks to get real time information and participate in the dialog. With doting congratulations written on countless Facebook Fan Pages, Twitter feeds and on the official Royal Family Youtube Channel this is the year the Brits show us how to embrace social media to influence, inform and communicate with large numbers of people.
In what will go down in history as the first social media wedding William and Kate engaged all of us and invited us to view their special moment. With a live feed of the wedding on the official Royal Youtube Channel running simultaneously wtih CNN, FOX, CNBC, BBC and every other major network this is the most watched wedding in history. There are over 12 million upload views on the Royal Youtube Channel as I write this and 100,000 subscribers. These numbers will continue to soar as the world tunes in for more information on the future King and Queen of England.
People watch the royal wedding in Times Square helping to make it the 6th biggest Internet news event ever (CNN.com)
The marriage of William and Kate is being touted as the sixth largest Internet news event in history. The Royal Wedding was even streamed into Times Square where onlookers watched the nuptials live. The top trend on Twitter all day has been #RoyalWedding and when they were tying the knot the top 10 trends had to do with the wedding. Social networks worldwide are buzzing allowing people to share photos, news and stories in real time and getting reactions as well. Search Engines everywhere are seeing a surge of Royal Wedding related keywords and 10 of the top 20 searches on Google in the U.S have been related to the Royal Wedding.
Social Media Management by Bruce Porter jr the Social Networks Manager
Bruce Porter Jr the Social Networks Manager
Email Bruce@EmmeGirls.com 202 436 6577
Social Media Management by EmmeGirls Modeling
Google’s viral marketing April Fools Joke a success with youtube video Gmail Motion (Social Media Management 202 436 6577)
Social Networks Manager™ Bruce Porter Jr Social Media Management for Advertising and Branding
My brother sent me a text and asked “what’s up with Gmail Motion”? Does he mean Google +1 I thought? Google has all but changed the world a few times over and now with it’s +1 recommendation feature in Google Searches expect more changes in search results worldwide. I do remember seeing something about this Gmail Motion earlier on April 1st day but as usual I was busy. I let the text sit in my in inbox and went about my day.
Note to self: Look into Gmail Motion
For those of us that use Gmail on a daily basis you know that we have a public profile that that is searchable and we can make private if we like. We also know that Gmail has a BUZZ feature that we can use to share social media with our friends. Google recently launched it’s +1 recommendation feature where you click a “like” or “plus” button to recommend the website to your friends. People will want to see websites that their friends recommend is the idea. Facebook is far ahead in the game with it’s “Like” button. You can “Like” just about everything on the internet.
You can imagine my surprise in hearing that Google launched another new product two days after the March 30th launch of +1? I was signing out of my Gmail later on that evening and I saw a video about Gmail Motion. I was greeted by Google’s Product Manager, Paul McDonald. Google claimed to have developed a user interface to send and receive email via hand and body motions. At the end of the video it said click here to try the product then APRIL FOOLS!
It was hands down the April Fools joke of 2011. A lesson in using social media for viral marketing, branding and advertising. The youtube video has registered 5,271,590 views as I write this and 15,102 comments. It has been a topic of conversation even for the Google haters and they have us all wondering how we can use +1 to achieve our targeted advertising goals.
Emme Porter, Bruce Porter Jr owners of EmmeGirls LLC, DC Party Rentals, Social Networks Manager +1 202 436 5114
Bruce Porter Jr the Social Networks Manager
Email Bruce@EmmeGirls.com 202 436 6577
NYC Party Rentals Miami Party Rentals Social Media Management by EmmeGirls Modeling
Corporate Staffing DC Party Rentals Advertise with Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Youtube
Capitals Rally to Victory at 2011 NHL Winter Classic Heinz Field Pittsburgh (via EmmeGirls Blog)
Read original post at our Models Blog
Heinz Field NHL Winter Classic - Photo credit: Megan Herod
It was not the most picturesque of days, it was not the Winter Classic of 2010 in beautiful Boston with the ultimate outdoor weather conditions for a nostalgic outdoor game. It was raining, dreary, a wet, raw Pittsburgh day for the perfect match-up of one of the best games in hockey history. Over 68,000 hockey fans converged at the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2011 NHL Winter Classic. The media surrounding the NHL’s crown jewel annual event has been unprecedented this year. The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins won over the attention of America with an HBO reality show series, 24/7. The four part mini series took hockey fans old and new on a journey following the two teams, from the inside with a behind the scenes view of the months leading up to the most successful sporting event of the year, the 2011 NHL Winter Classic. HBO’s reality TV series offered a backstage pass to the coaches and players lives and showed the differences in the philosophies of the two teams.
This is the fourth year the NHL has hosted a Winter Classic game on New Years Day and the second year that the Penguins have played in the mega match-up since 2008. What made the 2011 NHL Winter Classic so dynamic was the matchup between the two teams, who are such long time rivals they didin’t even shake hands after yesterdays game. To make things even more interesting, there was stark differences and drama in each of the teams in the month leading up to the event. The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Olympic gold medal and Stanly Cup winning forward Sidney Crosby, won 18 of the last 20 games leading up to the Classic. The Capitals didn’t win a game from Dec 3rd to Dec 19th until they finally broke an eight game losing streak in Ottawa when they beat the senators 3-2. The Capitals regained their composure and added momentum in the next week and a half putting them in good position, they won 4 out of the next 5 games. Ironically the one loss they faced was to Pittsburgh, at the Verizon Center, in a nail bitting shootout.
Eric Fehr rejoices after scoring his second goal to lead the Capitals to a 3-1 victory at the 2011 NHL Winter Classic - Photo credit: Gregory Shamus
The Winter Classic was delayed due to the warm weather and rain from 1pm to 8pm yesterday. Approximately 30,000 Caps fans and 40,000 Pens fans converged at Heinz Field for what was to be the most exciting game of the year, and the game did not disappoint. The time change seemed to help, the overall TV ratings were reportedly up by 8%. The first period the Pens started out hot with goal tender Marc-Andre Fleury stopping all 20 shots and getting an assist on Evgeni Malkin goal. This would be the only goal for Pittsburgh on New Years day. Mike Knuble answered with the first goal for the Caps in the second period. The real star of the day was Eric Fehr. He picked a high profile game to let the world know that he is a force to be reckoned with scoring both of Washington’s other goals to make the final score 3-1 Caps. This was such an important win for the Capitals. They emerge victorious, the month long HBO special, that didn’t start out well, ended with the big win in front of millions of hockey fans worldwide. Not only did the Capitals steal the Winter Classic title from the Pens in their own backyard…literally, but they also presented themselves as a team that doesn’t need to rely on their star player to win games. People are thinking this could be the year for the Caps to bring home the coveted Stanley Cup that has eluded our Nations Capital to date.
One of the best parts about the Winter Classic is the nostalgia of playing hockey outside in the elements where hockey originated. And what old time hockey game would be complete without two bruisers squaring off and dropping the gloves. In a fight that will be carried on hockey channels for years John Erskine unleashed the fury with Pittsburgh’s Michael Rupp. These two hockey players fought it out old school style, blow by blow. At one point it looked like Rupp had the upper hand as Erskine lost his footing. The seasoned Capitals veteran regained his balance and landed some massive blows to the Penguins center. The fight ended in a draw as the two exhausted players were subdued by the officials and the game continued to the applause of the crowd. This is real raw hockey.
The word has trickled down from Ted Leonsis that the most exciting game in hockey, the NHL Winter Classic, will come to Washington, DC in the next two to three years. Places being considered for hosting the event are Nationals Park, Fedex Field, M&T Bank Stadium, Camden Yards and RFK Stadium. Nationals Park seems to be the favorite candidate with M&T Bank Stadium as a viable option possibly increasing the Capitals fan base. National Park holds 41,000 fans, RFK Stadium holds 46,000, Camden Yards holds 48,000 M&T Bank Stadium holds 71,000 and Fedex holds 91,000. Caps fans have been trying hard to BRING THE NHL WINTER CLASSIC TO DC and it looks like we may get our wish.
Emme Porter, Bruce Porter Jr celebrating the 2011 NHL Winter Classic win
EmmeGirls is a national promotional marketing agency headquartered in Washington, DC. We staff elite models for various events including, trade show models, spokesmodels, producing in-game entertainment at sporting events, runway fashion shows, hot promotional models and dancers from DC to Las Vegas. The agency is led by CEO Emme Porter. She is former Miss Massachusetts, Bella Vita REAL Reality TV Star and a three time member of the Washington Capitals Cheerleading squad called the Red Rockers. She was recently featured on www.HockeyBuzz.com. You can read the article here: Getting to Know Your Fellow Red Rockers: An Interview with Emme Porter
EmmeGirls represents a new breed of hybrid marketing agency that uses smart, beautiful models in viral grass roots advertising campaigns and the management of social media through networks, search engine optimization, and clever marketing techniques to create the social buzz for advertising and branding. Call today 202 436 5114 and visit our EmmeGirls Promotional Models website.
If you were at the 2011 NHL Winter Classic you can send your photos to have them featured on our websites: Email to Emme@EmmeGIrls.com with photo credit information
EmmeGirls Promotional Models at RSA Conference 2011 USA Moscone Center San Francisco (via EmmeGirls Blog)
Read original post on our Models Blog
Amsterdam Heavy promo with EmmeGirls
The EmmeGirls trade show models will be performing at the RSA Conference 2011 staged at the famed Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco this February 14th – 18th. This marks the 20th year the RSA Conference has been influencing and connecting professional in the information security sector. Learn the latest trends and capitalize on the newest information in this fast changing field. Even President Bill Clinton will be on hand for the final keynote address.
Make sure you have the professional staff needed to make the most out of your time in San Francisco and increase your return on investment (ROI). EmmeGirls staffs CEO level spokesmodels, trade show models and hot promotional models to draw attention to your booth, set appointments for you, create a social buzz to promote your after parties, golf outings and more. EmmeGirls is led by CEO Emme Porter. She is former Miss Massachusetts, Bella Vita REAL Reality TV Star and a three time member of the Washington Capitals Cheerleading squad called the Red Rockers. Trust the hottest promotional marketing agency to know the best male and female talent. Call today 202 436 5114 and visit our EmmeGirls Promotional Models website.
EmmeGirls Trade Show Models at IBS New York- The International Beauty Show (via EmmeGirls Blog)
You can read original article in our MODELS BLOG
Trade Show Models
The EmmeGirls trade show models will be at the Javits Center in New York City this March for the International Beauty Show 2011. The three day event happens March 6th – 9th and is the longest running professional beauty event in the United States. With over 50,000 attendees and 500+ exhibitors expected this is the place to be to learn all of the latest trends and best practices in the beauty industry. Expect salon & spa owners and managers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, suppliers, colorists, makeup artists, skin care specialists, massage therapists, stylists and students on hand for the mega event.
Make sure you have the professional staff needed to make the most out of your time in NYC and increase your return on investment (ROI). EmmeGirls staffs CEO level spokesmodels and hot promotional models to draw attention to your booth, set appointments for you, create a social buzz to promote your after parties, golf outings and more. EmmeGirls is led by CEO Emme Porter. She is former Miss Massachusetts, Bella Vita REAL Reality TV Star and a three time member of the Washington Capitals Cheerleading squad called the Red Rockers. Trust the hottest promotional marketing agency to know the best male and female talent. Call today 202 436 5114 and visit our EmmeGirls Promotional Models website.
EmmeGirls Promotional Models at WonderCon Moscone Center San Francisco Comic-Con (Models Blog)
Emme Porter with EmmeGirls Models Vanessa and Rachel
EmmeGirls Promotional Models will be performing at Comic-Con‘s next big show called WonderCon 2011 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This is the 25th annual WonderCon and is being held April 1st – 3rd in the heart of San Fran. With over 40,000 guest and hundreds of exhibitors expected this is the place to be to mix and mingle with top comic publishers, movie producers, stars and more.
Make sure you have the professional staff needed to make the most out of your time in San Francisco and increase your return on investment (ROI). EmmeGirls staffs CEO level spokesmodels, trade show models and hot promotional models to draw attention to your booth, set appointments for you, create a social buzz to promote your after parties, golf outings and more. EmmeGirls is led by CEO Emme Porter. She is former Miss Massachusetts, Bella Vita REAL Reality TV Star and a three time member of the Washington Capitals Cheerleading squad called the Red Rockers. Trust the hottest promotional marketing agency to know the best male and female talent. Call today 202 436 5114 and visit our EmmeGirls Promotional Models website.
