We were pleased to announce this week the addition of two more European-based companies to our expanding client roster of national and global brands.

Effective immediately, CoreMedia of Germany has appointed Bateman Group as agency of record for the U.S. for the full range of integrated PR and social media communications programs.

In addition, StepStone Solutions of the U.K. retained Bateman for a three-month brand building project to increase perception of StepStone Solutions in the U.S. as one of the world’s leading suppliers of Total Talent Management Solutions.

CoreMedia and StepStone Solutions join a small, but growing cadre of European-based companies who have turned to Bateman Group to jumpstart their North American presence. Others include The Open Group, Jericho Forum, Panda Security and Kapow Technologies.

Please join us in welcoming CoreMedia and StepStone Solutions to the Bateman client roster!

Behold the April Fool’s Day edition of the Bateman Buzz Meter (technically #4), our semi-regular ranking of recent newsworthy events based on PR and Social Media effectiveness.  As always, please comment on any current news headlines or PR stunts you think are worthy of the Buzz Meter we may have missed.

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We know 2010 will be another fast-paced year filled with new and exciting opportunities for the Bateman Group.  January was a growth month for the firm and February is forecast to be one of our busiest on record.  In order to maintain our superior service levels (and some semblance of sanity), we need to expand our team. We’re seeking exceptional candidates to come in and interview for both Associate and Senior Associate positions at the firm immediately.

Here’s the skinny…

Our base salaries are extremely competitive (but vary based on experience) and our benefits package is considered second to none. It includes 100% paid health, vision and dental insurance; 401K plan with company match; state-of-the-art technology tools including the latest laptops and iPhones; three weeks paid vacation the first year; nine paid sick days; new business referral bonuses, new employee referral bonuses, domestic partnership benefits; free monthly parking; beautifully designed office space; and a convenient location near freeway entrances and public transportation. Last, but not least, we offer a nurturing working environment that supports life/work balance like no other.

Candidates should reside in the San Francisco Bay Area with an ability to work full-time from our offices near Potrero Hill. He/she must able to set priorities and deliver results using excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate also should be accustomed to working autonomously under pressure, be extremely self motivated, proactive and deadline oriented. Furthermore, the Bateman Group looks for people who are passionate about technology, have excellent client service skills, proven experience with technology trade, business and social media, a strong team orientation, and would enjoy the opportunity to work closely with agency senior management on their own career growth. Finally, he/she must able to leave their ego at the door, but not their sense of humor.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional client service, from strategies to tactics
• Creative, proactive communications and business development, including new media (podcasting, blogs, RSS feeds, etc.)
• Driving account activities, positioning ideas to managers and clients, implementing programs and presenting results as they follow
• Content development including: communications plans, press releases, corporate backgrounders, customer case studies, speaking abstracts, awards submissions, contributed articles, etc.
• Executing proactive editorial and social media/blogger influencer outreach programs
• Planning and organizing press/analyst tours and tradeshows
• General account reporting/administrative tasks
• Contributing to business development initiatives and internal training programs as requested

Requirements include:

• Senior Associates possess 3-5 years of high-tech public relations, communications or related professional experience; Associates possess 1-3 years experience (including internships)
• Pre-existing knowledge of at least one of our four main practice areas: 1) Software for consumers, developers, and the enterprise; 2) Systems for the transport of voice and data; 3) Security of the network, desktop, device or data; and 4) Services targeting both businesses and consumers.
• Excellent organizational, communications (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Established relationships with technology trade press/analyst community as well as business press
• Prior client service experience required; new business experience preferred
• Proficiency with basic computer and PR tech applications including Cision, Lexis, Sysomos, Meltwater, CatchPole, Google Docs and News Alerts, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Additional technology prowess given priority (blogging, podcasting, RSS feeds)
• Ability to travel to and from client/new business meetings as appropriate

If this describes you, please forward a cover letter and your resume via email to: hr@bateman-group.com

We’re not seeking freelancers or contractors for this position – full-time candidates only, please. Individuals lacking technology experience, either agency or in-house, need not apply. No phone calls from candidates or inquiries from recruiters, please. The Bateman Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We were pleased to announce this week that Kapow Technologies and Solace Systems have both selected the Bateman Group as their PR and social media marketing agency of record. Work for Kapow Technologies began in earnest in May and programs for Solace Systems kicked off in June.

Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Kapow Technologies eliminates the barriers to accessing, enriching and serving enterprise and public web data, allowing Fortune 1000 companies to create high-value applications using timely, relevant web data sources with no coding required.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Solace Systems is a leading provider of content networking and messaging middleware equipment for enterprises, information providers and service providers globally.

Please join us in welcoming Kapow Technologies and Solace Systems to the Bateman client roster!