GIE Media Continues Its Widespread Support for Tsunami Relief

CLEVELAND, Ohio –  GIE Media, parent company of Lawn & Landscape magazine announced today that its corporate-wide initiative to aid the victims of the recent tsunami tragedy has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm by its readership. The extensive Tsunami Relief plan, which was instituted by GIE Media in January, supports the victims of the tragedy through specific relief organization advertising, financial assistance, and ongoing editorial coverage urging readers to continue to lend support.

“As the leading voice in the industries we serve, we felt we had a responsibility to support the victims of the recent tsunami tragedy, and to show our readers that they can make a difference in the lives of those suffering,” explains GIE Media Chief Executive Officer Richard Foster. “Through our significant reach, we have been able to serve as a resource for our readers by communicating the specific needs of the afflicted and by alerting them to the enormous impact they can make – both financially and through volunteer efforts.  We expect our readers to continue to step up and touch millions of lives.”

GIE Media continues to appeal for tsunami relief to its readership of more than 220,000 professionals within the landscaping, recycling, construction, pest control, and golf industries. GIE also plans to donate a portion of the firm’s pretax dollars to aid orphanages both in Thailand and Africa.
 
“Our commitment is long term,” explains Dan Moreland, vice president of GIE Media, “As the preeminent voice within our industries, we feel it is our obligation to lead by example.” 

Specific relief organizations that GIE Media will continue to support include Habitat for Humanity, The Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Save the Children, Unicef, and World Vision. GIE Media has established a Tsunami Relief Web site for industry-related relief effort news, information, and donations. Readers of Lawn & Landscape magazine may submit news or information by e-mailing Internet Editor Lauren Spiers at lspiers@gie.net.

GIE Media has delivered award-winning, industry-leading business-to-business publications for 25 years. Serving professional horticulture, pubic health, recycling, snow management and specialized manufacturing industries, GIE Media offers its clients a wide-range of marketing and communication opportunities within its comprehensive group of leading magazines that include Golf Course News, Lawn & Landscape, Pest Control Technology, and Recycling Today. Each of GIE Media’s 10 publications provides the most relevant and useful news and information available in their respective industries. Visit GIE Media on the Web at www.giemedia.com or call 800/456-0707.