McCartney.com Newsletter February 2005

McCartney.com Newsletter, February 2005

Company News

Welcome to the February Edition of the McCartney.com Newsletter.
(Edited by Martin Nethercutt)

What a month January has been! Since our publications are one month behind the actual events, here's what happened in January:
We saw a level of activity and growth as well as change for the company like we never experienced before. Normally, everyone is still recovering from the holidays and business development is dragging its feet. Not this year! As you all know we are all operating at warp speed all the time, so these newsletters are a good way of slowing down the pace a bit and giving us a moment to breathe and reflect. Here's what we would like to share with you this month:

Angie Survives Knee Replacement Surgery.
Here's her story in her own words:

So ... Momma's got a brand new knee!! (move over James Brown and your Momma's bag)

January 6th saw me being poured into Daniel Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey for a total left knee replacement by surgeon Dr. Colbert (no relation to Claudette).
Ruth checked me in, and was told I should be in recovery by about 3 p.m. By 4:30 p.m. she was getting concerned, and asked the Anesthetist if there was any problem.
"The only problem we had was getting her to stop telling us jokes and succumb to the anesthetic." Needless to say, I have no recollection, and wonder just what type of jokes I was regailing them with. Hopefully clean ones.

All went well and Ruth and Martin were with me a couple of hours later. I was like the thing from another planet for a couple of days, but by the 10th I was homeward bound, and in the wonderful hands of Ruth and Martin at home, meaning I didn't need to go to a rehab facility. My dear old chum Lora Colvard motored down from Grass Valley to help out with the night shift etc., braving the storms, closed freeways, and downed power lines that were going on at that time. I will be forever in her debt. She was put in charge of restricting my pogo stick activities, and trampolining.

A home nursing young man, Edward, was sent to check me out, and he was from Siberia, and knew of Ruth's activities there in the past. Talk about a small world.

I am now back in the fray, driving the truck, walking, catching up on a bundle of fun based stuff that is called Administration! I thank all my dear family, friends, colleagues and clients who called, sent donations to the Tsunami relief fund (I didn't want the Nurses having to handle flowers), John Burnes, whose new car was my mode of transport getting home from hospital, and Sue and Gary who have been constant in getting me around until I was nearly back up to speed.

Four more visits from my diligent physical therapist, Gail, and I will be "on the road again."

Once more - to borrow from James Brown: " I feel good - I knew that I would, yeah."
Angie McCartney

New McCartney.com team members:
We are proud to announce that new people have joined the McCartneyTeam. There is Fee Alvi who is helping to keep the super busy production department afloat. Then we have Lori Eddy and Camilla Cleese who will be working in research and editorial. Lori will be working for the iFanz department and Camilla will take care of the management and PR of www.thejohncleese.com. Stay tuned to progress reports of the Rookies...
(Click on Talent Pool for more information)

Our beloved Art Director Peter Harris (Dr.Atomic) has left his post to pursue more meaningful goals in his life. He still will be checking in with us and will be available for projects from time to time. We wish him luck !

In Development

Zavzag™

Dino Awadisian, CEO and Ben Toker, COO of Zavzag.com have retained McCartney for marketing and promotion of their "talking email" client Zavzag.
Zavzag is a development-stage Internet service, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., providing a fast and easy way to vocally communicate using email.

Users can send pictures, postcards and text with voice emails.
Zavzag’s cutting-edge technology has made sending voice emails simple and less time-consuming than sending ordinary text email.

Zavzag users just speak and click. More information is at Zavzag.com.

iFanz Members will get a big first try out run for free coming up soon...

Upcoming Events

See you at the USA Rugby Sevens

We are inviting the world to join the sport's top teams in Los Angeles, February 12th-13th 2005.
What is USA Rugby Sevens ?
Played on the same size field as traditional 15 a-side rugby, sevens rugby is played with only seven players per side. In addition to a keen understanding of how the game is played, pure speed and athleticism are the foundation for the sevens rugby standout. The game is played with non-stop action, thrilling attacks and game saving tackles.
The USA Sevens debuted at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California in February 2004, marking the first time the United States ever hosted an official IRB event of this magnitude and world importance.

With 16 Nations, 44 Games and 2 incredible days of action, USA Sevens is fast becoming on of the most exciting sporting events in the United States.
Tournament Passes are on sale at the Home Depot Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. Club Seats, Reserved and General Admission tickets are also available.

The Home Depot Center:
866-LA-Group (866-524-7687)

Ticketmaster:
213-480-3232 or charge online:

You can also visit www.homedepotcenter.com for more details regarding the stadium and seating charts. For general event information please call the Home Depot Center at 310-630-2020.

McCartney Client Site of the Month

Danielle Bisutti

Lovely Danielle Bisutti is this month's featured client site. Danielle Bisutti, a Sourthern California native attributes her free spirit and irrepressible streak of wanderlust to the sounds her parents exposed hert to at an early age. Carol King, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, etc.

Her performances are a must see and hear ! Check her out at:

www.daniellebisutti.com or

You can sign up for her newzletter here....

Product Showcase

Every Business Needs Fanz.
Announcing The Birth of The First iFanz Baby - iCommunicationz.com
In this day and age of lifestyle marketing, experiential product launches, technology and media saturation, we believe that by positioning your brand and image through soft marketing and an integrated e-communications strategy, your customers can become your Fanz.

They can be enticed to believe in you, your vision and your future.

What is working for the Entertainment Industry is now available for Corporate and Educational markets.

Control Your Own Published Messaging.

iCommunicationz.com offers a turnkey e-communications suite of online toolz.
Our technology allows you to deploy your rich media, text or HTML releases at the touch of a button.
Key features include:
• State-by-State
• Zip-by-zip
• Timed messaging (10 year clock)
• Auto-responder suite
• Bounced message removal
• Double Opt-in system
• Privacy and COPA compliance
• Word of Mouse® list growth features
• Birthday greetings engine
• Reporting & delivery stats.
• Custom survey engine

iTunesÆ Download of the Month

Billy Preston's Beatles Salute (Billy Preston)

(Crank up your speakers we have embedded a preview in this newsletter.)
This EP is a must have for all Beatles buffs. Billy Preston who is recognized by Sir Paul as the "official 5th Beatle" pays his musical tribute to the Fab 4. Billy Preston's Beatles Salute takes you back in time with style.

Due to the recent passing of Billy Preston's mother Robbie Williams, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Billy and his family. We love you Billy.

Here's how it works:By clicking the link your iTunes will launch automatically and take you to the Music Store. Should you be on a different playlist, all you have to do is click on the "Music Store" within iTunes and from there you can download the track.

Tech Tip of the Month

Take a look at www.legalzoom.com. A useful site for easy making of such documents as Last Will & Testament online. A company founded by Robert Shapiro. Swift, inexpensive and easy to use. A basic Will costs about $40, with later updates/changes at only $9.95. They have many services including trademarks, DBAs, etc.
Your document is sent to you as a pdf within a couple of hours, followed by a hard copy in the mail within 48 hours. A must for busy people on the go. And remember, it is much better to make a Will while you are young and healthy!

iFanz® Newz Version 3.0 Feature

We are frantically working on version 3.0 which will be released mid-March 2005. Among the new features will be a Media Manager where you can manage your media files in your account. Media files like MP3, .Mov, and all pic formats. For all the lastest information on iFanz, please sign up for our iFanz Insiderz Newzletter by clicking here.