Tag: Cellular Sales

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless now offering unique customer training on how to utilize mobile technologies

Posted by Rick Laney – March 4, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless phones and service, is raising the bar on customer expectations of wireless service providers with an unparalleled customer training program.  The company’s “Wireless Internet: The Mobile Office” course teaches businesspeople how to best utilize mobile technology.

Started at its unique Knoxville Training Center where the company has state-of-the-art classroom facilities, the free courses have been popular with businesses wanting to maximize their investment in today’s latest technologies.

Verizon Wireless Training Coordinator Dustin Lashley helps participants understand the nuances of using and simplifying over-the-air business platform transmissions.  He points out that programs like Google-sync can help business owners easily manage sensitive data entries.

“Many businesspeople need to be able to overcome scheduling conflicts when working away from the office,” Latchey explained.  “Various mobile platforms can help office employees seamlessly coordinate with business travelers while they are on the go.  The ability to share information between Blackberry and offices can help drastically simplify the lives of those in the office and those in the airport or hotel room.”

A Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless classroom

In addition to helping business students learn how to manage communication between office and remote personnel, the training sessions teach travelers how to allow friends and family members to access their calendars and travel schedules in a secure manner and make communications easier with those they care about.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless representatives participate in the training sessions explaining the latest mobile technologies and how to best use them to simplify their businesses and maximize returns from traveling and remote employees.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – now operates more than 300 locations throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 200 for the nation’s fastest-growing retailers.

For more information about Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales Expanding in Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted by Ryan Willis – January 26, 2010

Cellular SalesKnoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Jefferson City, Mo.  The new Cellular Sales store will open on February 1 at 2015 Missouri Blvd. 

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  In 2009, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – opened more than 50 new stores bringing the company’s total number of locations to more than 300 throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Inc. Top 100 for retailers. 

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (816) 519-9156. 

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Media Contact:
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless opens five new stores in three states

Posted by Rick Laney – January 8, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. –  Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding again in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.  Five new Cellular Sales stores have opened during the past month.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

NewStoreSeptember“Cellular Sales’ ranking on this year’s Inc. 5,000 list is a testimony to customer service,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales.  “Our business model is based on treating every customer as if they were our only customer.  People notice it when you take care of them.

“How many people are there that know exactly who to call – by name – when they have a question about their cell phone or their service plan?  Our customers have a name and contact number for their own personal wireless consultant, a real person they can talk to right there in their own community.  We’re proud of the way we take care of customers, and we know it is the reason we are growing.”

For the past 15 years, Cellular Sales has consistently outperformed the rest of its industry, and is now the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless.  By year end, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.

“When the economy is booming, growth is expected,” Scism said.  “But companies that are growing in spite of the economy – like Cellular Sales – have to be doing something different.”

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless stores, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

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Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Ackermann PR closes 2009 with impressive roster of new client acquisitions

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 30, 2009

ackermann aKnoxville, TN (December 30, 2009) – Ackermann PR, one of the nation’s premier boutique marketing and public relations firms, has bucked industry trends with what company CEO and President Cathy Ackermann describes as a “banner quarter.”

New client acquisitions for Ackermann include Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), AC Entertainment, HGTV, Cellular Sales, EDP Biotech Corporation, Titanic Pigeon Forge, Baseball LLC, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Moving Picture Books (Rivr Media), Pimento’s Café & Market, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Welty Building Company, and several other non-profit foundations and professional services providers.

In addition to these new partnerships, Ackermann has recently expanded its existing relationships with clients such as Ruby Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway-owned Clayton Homes, CMSS, Wilderness at the Smokies and Radio Systems to include enhanced media relations and strategic digital consulting.

“While we’ve certainly been impacted by the challenging economy, we’re pleased to be finishing up 2009 with what has been a truly exceptional quarter for us,” said Cathy Ackermann. “We’ve added clients in every area of our operations, and we are especially happy with the growth of our digital and social media division, which has really taken off for us this year. We’ve made several great new hires in recent months, and we are enthusiastic about the potential for an even stronger 2010.”

Ackermann PR is a full-service, integrated firm providing strategic public relations, comprehensive marketing capabilities and digital consulting services. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and serves clients across the United States.

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Cathy Ackermann or Katie Granju
(865) 584-0550

FeistyLittleDroid.com celebrates launch with online contests

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 17, 2009

feisty_little_droidCellular Sales Logo

Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2009) – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, is celebrating the launch of FeistyLittleDroid.com, its new online community for Droid users, with an internet contest sure to ignite the interest of fans in galaxies far, far away and close to home.

The site’s first online contest is open to everyone who includes a reference to @feistydroid (the site’s Twitter account) in the body of a Tweet between 11 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 17 and 5 p.m. EST, Friday, December 18. Participants will entered to win one of three $100 gift certificates for purchasing Star Wars-themed merchandise from the official Star Wars Shop online at http://shop.starwars.com.

The contest for FeistyLittleDroid.com is the first of several online giveways and promotions scheduled through January 2010.

FeistyLittleDroid.com offers community members the chance to interact with fellow Droid enthusiasts via a variety of popular social networking tools, including discussion forums, reviews, photos and personal blogs.

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Cellular Sales: Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – operates more than 300 locations throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

DROID is a trademark of LucasFilm Ltd. and its related properties. Used under license.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless opens eight new stores in seven states over past month

Posted by Rick Laney – December 8, 2009

Cellular Sales Logo

Knoxville, Tenn. –  Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.  The eight new Cellular Sales stores opened during the past month.

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

“Cellular Sales’ ranking on this year’s Inc. 5,000 list is a testimony to customer service,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales.  “Our business model is based on treating every customer as if they were our only customer.  People notice it when you take care of them.

A new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store“How many people are there that know exactly who to call – by name – when they have a question about their cell phone or their service plan?  Our customers have a name and contact number for their own personal wireless consultant, a real person they can talk to right there in their own community.  We’re proud of the way we take care of customers, and we know it is the reason we are growing.”

For the past 15 years, Cellular Sales has consistently outperformed the rest of its industry, and is now the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless.  By year end, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.

“When the economy is booming, growth is expected,” Scism said.  “But companies that are growing in spite of the economy – like Cellular Sales – have to be doing something different.”

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless stores, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

FeistyLittleDroid.com Provides Online Community for Droid Phone Users

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 7, 2009

feisty_little_droidFans, users and developers of the popular Google Android smartphone now have a brand new online community where they can learn from each other, share ‘Droid apps and tips, get expert advice, and catch up on the latest Droid-related news and blogging.

FeistyLittleDroid.com will open its virtual doors on December 7, and is sponsored by Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer. FeistyLittleDroid offers community members the chance to interact with fellow Droid enthusiasts via a variety of popular social networking tools, including discussion forums, reviews, photos and personal blogs.

Movie fans may recognize the new site’s name as a nod to one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise.

“Everyone’s favorite little Droid in Star Wars was a feisty fellow” said Jay Witherspoon of Cellular Sales. “He was unafraid to back down when challenged, while remaining loyal and eager for friendship. Those are qualities we think reflect the Droid phone and its users, too. So we loved the idea of using the ‘feisty little droid’ reference for our new community.”

To celebrate the launch of  FeistyLittleDroid, the site will be hosting a series of contests and giveaways on the site and through the official FeistyLittleDroid Twitter feed throughout the months of December ‘09 and January ‘10. Prizes will include gift certificates to online retailers specializing in vintage Star Wars toys and collectibles.

Cellular Sales LogoWhile FeistyLittleDroid is sponsored by Cellular Sales, visitors and participants won’t find company sales pitches there. Instead, Cellular Sales intends to offer FeistyLittleDroid as a free community for all Droid fans, no matter where they purchase their phone and service.

“We hope to see the site grow into a premier one-stop shop for Droid enthusiasts who want to develop relationships around their shared interest, and even work collaboratively to create, test and review new apps for the Droid,” said Witherspoon. “We want it to become an entertaining, informative and welcoming home for the entire Droid community. That’s why we have created FeistyLittleDroid with a playful and spirited atmosphere—maybe like the Star Wars cantina, but with less blaster fire.”

Droid fans can create their free online account at FeistyLittleDroid.com beginning on Monday, December 7.

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Media Contact:

Katie Granju, Ackermann PR Digital Communications/Social Media Director
(865) 584-0550
kgranju@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  By year end, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – will operate more than 300 locations throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless Expanding in Corsicana, Texas

Posted by Rick Laney – October 19, 2009

bloglogo1Corsicana, Texas – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Corsicana, Texas, and has opened a new store.  The new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store opened at 3731 W. 7th Avenue.

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  By year end, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. 

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (727) 741-0832.

Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales founder and CEO Dane Scism talks about his company’s rapid growth

Posted by Rick Laney – October 14, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn. — Dane Scism, the founder and CEO of Knoxville-based Cellular Sales, is featured on WBIR’s “Newsmakers” segment this week.  Cellular Sales is the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless and, in spite of a tough economy, has been growing by leaps and bounds.  There are currently 264 Cellular Sales stores across the country and the company will open 50 new locations before the end of this year.

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Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless brings free talk time to U.S. troops with Cell Phones for Soldiers

Posted by Rick Laney – September 28, 2009

 

A Cell Phones for Soldiers drop box inside a Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store

A Cell Phones for Soldiers drop box inside a Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store

Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, has joined forces with Cell Phones for Soldiers at many of its stores in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.  Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nationwide nonprofit group that distributes free telephone calling cards to U.S. troops serving overseas.

Brian Snyder, regional manager for Cellular Sales, said, “We are excited to be able to give back to the soldiers that serve this country.  With so many troops in this area, we believe we can make a positive impact by partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers.”

Cell Phones for Soldiers turned old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. service men and women in 2008.  To do so, Cell Phones for Soldiers collected approximately 50,000 cell phones each month through a network of more than 3,000 collection sites across the country.

The phones are sent to a company that pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone.  Every phone donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers generates about an hour of talk time for a soldier abroad.  Americans replace an estimated 130 million cell phones each year. 

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded in 2004 by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass.  Between them, the two teens had a total of $21 to start the organization.  Since that time, the organization has raised $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

“Cell Phones for Soldiers started as a small way to show our family’s appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed the day-to-day contact with their own families to serve in the U.S. armed forces,” said the teens’ father, Bob Bergquist.  “Over the past few years, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of others – but we have also seen the need to support our troops continue to grow as more troops are sent overseas for longer assignments.”

Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs including providing video phones with prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.

Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  By year end, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.  For the past two years, Inc. magazine named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing companies on its “Inc. 5,000” list. 

According to Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales, the company is evaluating the Georgia, Florida and South Carolina area sponsorship of Cell of Phones for Soldiers and may eventually roll the program out at all of the company’s stores throughout the United States.

For more information about Cellular Sales and the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, or to find a Cellular Sales used cell phone drop-off location near you, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com.

UPDATE:  Watch a great story about the Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless program from NBC’s WTLV in Jacksonville, Fla.

Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com