Member Spotlight: Janine Just

Meet Janine Just- PR and Marketing Expert and one of our favorite GoGreenRide members!

Janine Just grows brand presence between brands by engaging online communities with targeted messaging, invitations, and special events. She has worked with Rocawear, Baked by Melissa, Angelique Bridal, Mount Holyoke College and many more. We're big fans of her bright and sprite personality, a sentiment that is shared by many others like Steven Weintraub, Associate Director, Experience Strategy & Design, Publicis who notes “I worked with Janine on a high profile Facebook project. She was a pleasure to work with and was extremely dedicated. I hope to work with her again in the future.”

We were lucky to have a chance to chat with Janine Just to hear about her upcoming plans:

GGR:What's your favorite thing about being the Chief Connectologist of your PR startup firm?

JJ: I love introducing new brands to the market, and, of course, I love the community that we have built up over the past few years. People are now inclined to turn to us to get a first look at new products, services and technologies. How is that not a cool way to spend your workday?!?

GGR: Do you have any cool upcoming projects that you are working on?

JJ: Right now we’re working on the launch of .Bk, which is a men’s apparel line that produces limited runs of totally unique microcollections. Their MO is to disrupt mass fashion, one shirt at a time. We love the exclusivity, and the idea that guys of all budgets can score a quality, cool, bespoke shirt that not everyone else in NYC has.

GGR: Anything you would like to suggest to our GoGreenRide members who are trying to get their brands in better shape?

JJ: Make sure to set goals for yourself, but no more than two short-term and two long-term goals at a time. You want to put the focus on actually achieving goals, not simply making them. It’s a quality over quantity situation.This sets you up with either immediate successes (yay!), or, if a campaign flounders and needs a little more work, you’ve already allotted yourself the extra time you need to consider audience feedback and revise, ultimately creating an even better result the next time around. It’s a win-win!

GGR: What's your favorite place to have dinner in NYC?

JJ: Da Marcello on the corner of West Houston Street and MacDougal in the West Village. The food and service are always outstanding, and not to mention, the place is easy on the wallet. Do yourself a favor and check them out for a romantic, oh-so-New-York evening. We all deserve a carb-fest once in a while!

Learn more about Janine on her site janinejust.com or follow her on Twitter via @janinejust

A Billion Acts of Green

We love coming across initiatives that raise awareness of the small steps we can take each day to decrease our environmental impact. A Billion Acts of Green from the Earth Network does just that by inspiring and rewarding both simple individual acts and larger organizational initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability.


If you ride with us, share your experience and know that by choosing GoGreenRide and making smarter choices throughout the day, you are adding up to a big change.

Sales Heaven!

Saks- Up to 70% Off Clearance Lowdown.

Bloomingdale's- Save 50-70%- Final Offer!

Bebe- $50 off $250- Final Offer!

Topshop- Now up to 70% off.

Macy's- 50-75% off- Fashion Clearance.

Urban Outfitters- Goodbye Summer Sale.

 Nine West- Up to 60% off Select Styles!

Neiman Marcus- Save Up to 40% Off Regular Prices.

Lord+Taylor- 15% Off Regular Sale + 25% off Clearance.

                         
Summer is coming to a quick end which only means Goodbye summer sales.NYC is known for its fashion and what better way to spend the weekend than go on a shopping spree? GoGreenRide offers to be your shopping buddy. With our book by hour services, we can drive you from store to store and wait while you take advantage of the great deals.

                                                             

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Member Of The Week: "Person of Interest"

In 2011, "Person of Interest" premiered on CBS, bringing a new crime thriller to television. Starring Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson and Taraji P. Henson, "Person of Interest" tells the electrifying story of a mysterious billionaire, Harold Finch, who builds a machine for the government that detects acts of terrorism before they even happen. Finch recruits the help of ex-CIA Agent, John Reese, and together they act in secret on the New York City streets to prevent violent crimes that the government considers irrelevant. Working outside of the law, Finch and Reese are continuously hunted by the NYPD, CIA Agents, computer hackers, and government officials.

As "Person of Interest" is filmed in New York City, GoGreenRide has been proud to provide transportation to various personnel working for the series.

Tune in to the season premiere, Tuesday, September 24 10/9c to watch Finch and Reese's thrilling adventures!

Event Recap: Hearing Health Foundation Summer Soiree

On June 11, GoGreenRide was proud to be a part of the Hearing Health Foundation's Summer Soiree benefit at The West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe. Although forecasted to rain, the evening turned out to be a beautiful night filled with great BBQ food, delicious drinks and inspiring people. Hearing Health Foundation is the largest private funder of hearing research and has remarkably given more than $30 million to hearing and balance research. With fundraising events like this week's Summer Soiree, the foundation moves closer and closer to their mission in preventing and curing hearing loss.

One of our valued GoGreenRide members, Michael Kolodny, is a National Junior Board Member of the Hearing Health Foundation and helped put together the successful event that hosted over two hundred people. The Summer Soiree featured a silent auction and a raffle that GoGreenRide was thrilled to contribute to. For the silent auction, GGR provided complimentary transportation to and from a wine tasting that was being auctioned off. GoGreenRide is so happy to have supported such a great event and to have contributed in making hearing loss a thing of the past.

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The Good Awards 2013

On January 10th, 2013 at the ultra-hip nightclub LAVO, the Diamond Empowerment Fund joined with the international diamond industry to honor leaders committed to corporate social responsibility and promoting education empowerment and prosperity in Africa, where the majority of diamonds are mined.

(From Left to Right): Jeffrey Wright, Angela Simmons, Russell Simmons, Selita Ebanks

walking the Green Carpet at the 2013 Good Awards (Image Source: DEF)

Russell Simmons, music mogul/entrepreneur and co-founder of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, emphasized the importance of the diamond industry to give back and empower the communities where their precious resources are found. “A strong Africa is an educated Africa. For the diamond industry to be sustainable in the future, empowerment of youth through education is essential.”

GoGreenRide was the official transportation provider for the event and provided services to the wonderful Grammy Award winning artist Estelle, model Selita Ebanks and the talented DJ M.O.S.

Grammy Award Winning Artist Estelle!

The Ultra Talented DJ MOS (Image Source: DEF)

The GoGreenRide App

The GoGreenRide apps are currently available for iOS and Android devices. We've made the booking process, easy as 1-2-3, to get you on your way as soon as possible. Your car is booked in three simple steps:

1. Enter your pickup and drop-off locations.
2. Select Ride Now or Ride Later.
3. Review the pricing and time details. Confirm or Deny. 
4. Track your car as it comes to get you.

We think it's a very cool alternative to hailing a yellow cab. Ready to try it out? Visit our website at www.gogreenride.com or  download our apps:

Hope to see you soon,
GoGreenRide

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GoGreenRide's goal is to provide NYC residents with an environmentally friendly car service, at a competitive cost.  We do this with a firm dedication to quality, service and technological advancement.

We're young, green, and different than any other taxi and/or black car service out there.


We're reliable - Our uniform fleet of vehicles helps us ensure that you have the same pleasant riding experience with us each time you get into one of our Hybrids.
We offer outstanding service in every ride you take with GoGreenRide. Professional drivers make sure that every moment of your time in our vehicles runs smoothly and is enjoyable.
We have affordable pricing is on par with other transportation available in New York, including but not limited to yellow cabs.
We're environmentally responsible - GoGreenRide makes sure that we operate as a carbon neutral company. We do this through eco-friendly business practices and through the purchase of carbon offset credits.
We're techies - Want to ride? Book and track your car with your smartphone. Is your phone's battery dying? Charge it up while you ride (Not only do have the outlets, we carry chargers too ... just ask!) Got a laptop? Go online using our free WiFi. Bored? Entertain yourself with our iPad. Forget pre-recorded programs, stream your content live.

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GoGreenRide