Humanitarian Nonprofit, PCI Global, Wins the Good Neighbor Contest - Earning an Exclusive Feature in Business Review USA

PCI Global wins WDM's Marketing Product: Digital Footprint, in inaugural Good Neighbor Program.

2012-05-12

SAN DIEGO, CA, May 12, 2012 (Press-News.org) WDM Group, a rapidly growing global media company offering a diverse portfolio of interactive digital publications aimed for affluent C-level executives, is pleased to announce the winner for the Good Neighbor Program: PCI Global. The nonprofit, with an international office based in San Diego, amassed over 300 votes to win the majority vote. PCI Global will be featured in July's edition of Business Review USA.

"We are delighted and so proud of our supporters for rallying around us," says Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications Annette Greg. "For us, this award is important because it can help increase awareness of our live-saving global programs, enabling us to serve more people in need."

PCI Global participated in a two week long contest with Guitars in the Classroom, a nonprofit advocating education through song, and Generate Hope, a nonprofit providing a safe recovery environment for sexually exploited young women. Twitter was the most used communication tool that spread the message of the program across the social media platform.

"WDM's Good Neighbor program celebrates those in our region that are helping others have a better life. PCI is proud to represent our City as a specialist in global development, and we thank WDM for the opportunity to spread awareness about our life-saving work," comments PCI Global CEO George Guimaraes.

Per winning the contest, WDM Group will fulfill a complementary digital footprint for PCI Global. PCI Global will sit in front of millions of users through numerous platforms. Their content will rank high, allowing them to be discovered by potential customers/donors on major search engines such a Google, Yahoo and Bing. The feature in Business Review USA's virtual magazine, web 2.0 website, digital brochure, SEO strategy, PR and Social Media campaign will provide the cutting-edge technology PCI Global will need to launch their digital evolution. The service is valued at $13,000.

About PCI Global
Founded in San Diego over 50 years ago, PCI Global's work has spread to serving 7million people each year in 16 countries. PCI is a nonprofit health and humanitarian aid organization dedicated to preventing disease, improving community health, and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Our programs help end global poverty by providing access to clean water, fighting AIDS in Africa, providing disaster relief, combating world hunger, and promoting women's empowerment and gender equality.

Website: http://www.wdmgroup.com

About WDM Good Neighbor
The Good Neighbor Program of the Month was established to recognize nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community and the world. With offices worldwide from Toronto to Mumbai, WDM Group understands the importance of community. WDM Group's vision is to grow the Good Neighbor Program to a worldwide scale in order to support the noble causes all around the globe.

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